Hour 1: NBA’s Convoluted Anti-Tanking Proposal, plus Rams GM Les Snead Talks Ty Simpson

Hour 1: NBA’s Convoluted Anti-Tanking Proposal, plus Rams GM Les Snead Talks Ty Simpson

From The Rich Eisen Show by ESPN, Rich Eisen Productions, Rich Eisen

April 29, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

Rich Eisen and his crew discuss the NBA's new anti-tanking proposal and interview Rams GM Les Snead about drafting Ty Simpson and the future of Matthew Stafford.

Rich, Brockman and TJ weigh in on the NBA’s convoluted new proposal to end Draft Lottery tanking. Rams GM Les Snead tells Rich why he pulled the trigger on drafting Alabama QB Ty Simpson despite having Matthew Stafford playing at an elite level, how much longer he expects the reigning NFL MVP to play in Los Angeles, why Los Angeles drafted a tight end in the 2nd-round to join an already crowded TE room, and that he’s in “lock step” with head coach Sean McVay on all roster decisions. Rich and the guys break down the latest in the NBA Playoffs including Joel Embiid looking like his old self in the 76ers’ Game 5 win over the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Rich Eisen

Guest: Les Snead

Topics covered

  • NBA Draft Lottery
  • Tanking Proposal
  • NFL Draft
  • Rams GM Insights
  • NBA Playoffs
  • Ty Simpson
  • Matthew Stafford

Keywords

  • NBA
  • tanking
  • Les Snead
  • Ty Simpson
  • Matthew Stafford
  • Joel Embiid
  • NFL MVP
  • Rams
  • 76ers
  • Celtics

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Organizations: NBA, Los Angeles Rams, Alabama, 76ers, Celtics

Products: Ty Simpson

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