2025 NBA Trade Value Rankings With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast

[@TheGreatKrystoff]

Rusillo's confused and concerned expression as though he's reading some horrible news whenever somebody else is talking on podcasts is so iconic. I know it's just his listening face but it's still hilarious to me

[@swagavellijones4331]

Bill says so much dumb stuff it boggles Ryen. Ryen gives Bill the Trump faces

[@hustlecrowe9440]

Because he has to pretend shit like "Amen Thompson is a top 20 player" because he has a good month and beat Boston (but has a 3PT% of 19%). LOL

[@Mikeybigplays]

@@hustlecrowe9440it’s trade value not player rankings

[@kenlen8029]

Def voted for Trump

[@ineedsaltplease620]

It's because he's a narcissistic asshole

[@danielxcha]

Out of nowhere a Bill and Ryen NBA podcast. Always great to watch that

[@YoItsDev]

forreal! wish they did one together weekly

[@kb5509]

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

[@jagutichsachma]

@@YoItsDev if i remember correctly that may start again when football is done.

[@Sutairn]

Ryen doesn't even make NBA videos anymore whats he doing here, plus he shows less kitchen now.

[@GarbageTimeSports]

Best guys in the biz

[@patclearly]

By God, That’s Ryen Rusillo’s music!

[@RandomlyRandom2025]

He's broken in half!!!

[@ld3789]

damn his soul!!

[@iank3924]

Bah Goddddd! That man had a family! * fixed it for you :)

[@cameronmowat6638]

Luke Warm Ryen Rusillo goes hard

[@Omegaman18]

You fool! Thats Kitchener Leslie’s girlfriend!

[@belleairballer]

I will listen to every second of Rusillo and Simmons talking hoops they ever release!

[@fortynights1513]

These two make for some great videos. It’s also interesting when House is in the house.

[@jackcoghlan7200]

they just have such good chemistry and are so fun to listen to

[@davidweiss4731]

Yes, me too! I love it most when it's just these two talking NBA

[@freemoneyempire9745]

2 hours of Bill and Ryen the world is healing

[@dennisshaper4744]

Yea, no. Listened, kept listening, then realized, I could be asleep.

[@davud1]

Is it though

[@rekrap115]

Russillo and Bill is just the best

[@skatedurr]

fax

[@MangosInTrees]

Simmons and Russillo is peak sports podcasts

[@aja3longhorn375]

I knew you were a man of culture

[@NikhilKumar-fo5on]

YES!!! Bill & Russillo just make sense together, idk why they stop their dual-podcasts during football season

[@stevemiller1345]

Too many people watched and listened. So they went back to NBA where no one watches or listens

[@jaskaranuppal5356]

Because NFL > NBA, especially with the new CBA

[@kevinc8955]

@@jaskaranuppal5356 NFL product is better, but the NFL is far less interesting podcast content.

[@Funkmania.]

Jokic - Westbrook levels of chemistry here

[@Brysonhundley]

Which one is Jokic in this dynamic?

[@MibrTuk]

@@Brysonhundley bs is obviously jokic...

[@prod.snqwfall1347]

This is perfect because Russillo is Westbrook in the analogy 💀

[@xavierjohnson4496]

Truly the two goats of this internet sports shit with respect to pmt and excluding pat bc hes on espn. These two are the standard for me.

[@JeewanthaBandara]

Three weeks till Russillo-Simmons Sunday pods. Hold the line!!!

[@nostradumass6248]

jimmy butler vs pat riley is the greatest self-sabotage competition i’ve ever seen

[@jhank0cean]

not exactly sure what they are sabotaging other than a first round exit so personally can't rank it that high

[@nostradumass6248]

@@jhank0ceanwell jimmy’s sabotaging his opportunity for any team to want him (again) and riley’s sabotaging the season and the hope of anyone wanting to go to the heat (again)

[@tj-23]

@@nostradumass6248 did any player tell you they wouldn’t consider Miami? If not, you should probably not spread false rumors.

[@stephenhoffman2007]

That's not a thing for Riley. It's one of the best cities to play in. No income tax, and he's already did this with Shaq, D wade and LeBron. So people wanting to play in Miami will never change. Will forget in 4 years about Jimmy being mad there. Just like everyone forgets he did the exact same thing in Minnesota. Differance for a player is you get old and that really why no one wants the headache to go along with a dude who plays 60 games.

[@nostradumass6248]

@@tj-23 did anyone tell you they wanna play in miami? bc i’m at least going off what’s gone on post-lebron leaving and how that fell out. you seem to be going off general perception.

[@jerryrooster22]

Jokić resurrecting Ben Simmons next season is going to be interesting

[@Riles3152]

I'm not sure that even Jokic can salvage Simmons at this point. The difference between Westbrook and Simmons is that Westbrook genuinely loves the game, isn't afraid to fail and has an unwavering belief in himself. None of those things seem anywhere close to being the same case with Simmons.

[@TarikM]

@@Riles3152and he’s passionate and intense af, Simmons always seems like he’s too cool for school

[@xavierjohnson4496]

You legit nailed that ​@@Riles3152

[@NikhilKumar-fo5on]

1:43:35 Bill & Ryen have their "i tell ya this Tatum......... i think he's incredible." moment ❤ Ryen with his hands on his head staring wistfully into space, Bill furiously nodding along silently. this is what we came here for folks, this is what makes this duo special.

[@Harrypilez]

Was literally thinking, "its getting to be that time of year" and BAM just like that! Great stuff fellas thank you!

[@itsyoboyb6314]

These two are great together cause Ryen understands exactly how Bill’s brain works, and isn’t afraid to make fun of Bill about it. For example, knowing Bill was gonna go all in on Amen Thompson cause Bill saw him play great against the Celtics.

[@dwaynelee1789]

Bill and Ryen always love the intensity. I am glad they both have found a lane where they can truly be themselves. Ryen talking about Amen Thompson was hilarious.

[@Oliverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr]

Can I just say if you’re gonna produce a video podcast with a topic like this one, you might as well add a visual overlay of the list of players at relevant points during the show

[@enemycap9163]

@@Oliverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr yea I’d like to be able to see the whole list at once

[@zalemdreams]

I actually think it's positive that they don't because it incentivizes you to listen to the discussion as opposed to rushing to the final graph and (for a lot of people) getting up in arms about it on social media. We need more long content and I'd argue they're doing us a favor.

[@enemycap9163]

@@zalemdreams I listened to the whole thing I found myself having to skip back many times bc I missed the name of the player they were talking about.

[@cl4709]

How about contract numbers? For example they talked about Josh Hart being on a good contract but didn’t even say what it was. Am I supposed to be tabbed into google while I listen to this podcast?

[@ImRanchWilder]

Holy moley, you are right about embid. He looked slower than a drunk and injured brook Lopez in those warrior highlights

[@bagbroch9339]

Jokic fixing russ really is one of the biggest accomplishments in recent hoops. It’s been amazing.

[@SoundslikeLogic]

Brunson not in the untouchable group? CRAZY. He's Leon Rose's godson, he grew up with Thibs, his dad is on the coaching staff, the team is built around him and his college friends, and he's on an INCREDIBLY team friendly contract. Not only is he an instant hangup if you called Leon Rose about him, Leon's probably putting you on silent for a month or two.

[@mikecarroll3538]

Petition to get Bill on Life Advice

[@deepvoicedude4749]

Would be hilarious since he’s so out of touch.

[@vitocarlucci111]

He would force Russillo sit through a top 25 list of greatest advice given by former Celtics GMs.

[@LaskInHD]

Bill would just tell everyone to stop bitching

[@Mat3yka]

Need more russillo and Simmons talking all sports they are the best duo out there

[@drew4064]

Surprise two hour Ryen-Bill pod, HELL yes

[@daxlappala9831]

Bill thinking Tatum and Giannis were the same age might be a Mount Rushmore Simmons moment

[@OGMichaelC]

When a podcast is almost 2 hours, we need time stamps!!

[@ayrtonsenna4302]

Bill: You called him a 1% athlete, i think he's a .01% athlete. Russillo: You're the best to ever do it!

[@joeb588]

Hahaha that one was way more fair than the one Russillo didn’t call out where he was like “12 seconds? more like 4”

[@RavensNBA]

Best video of the year. Thanks Bill!!! Please keep doing this each year.

[@murrayhill7450]

This is my favourite pod every year I love it

[@Cweezy580]

My favorite podcast duo

[@MibrTuk]

the best bromance podcast ever

[@rogersreview]

Okay, I know I’m a Blazers homer - but Deni Avdija has one of the best value contracts hands down. Descending contract at only 6.35% of the cap ($11.8 mil) in 27-28 when he’ll be in his prime 😭

[@fortynights1513]

Imagine what a trade value ranking list would look like in other leagues. Also, imagine what Bill Simmons’ worst contracts draft in 2017-18; could’ve looked like. It could’ve gone to 30 after the 2016 free agency class.

[@terrygoosedowning171]

Great to have you two back,🤘🤘

[@wjw96]

Russillo’s face when Bill says Hartenstein above Barnes/Young/Herro 😭😭 just a ludicrous take

[@hehexD2002]

I would watch a doc about those infamous ESPN days for Bill and Russillo.

[@mdaalam184]

Probably going to be an insane amount of insiders on $Qardun

[@tylervickery6828]

Love these guys together. So dry and funny but really know their shit too

[@Suraj_o2]

$Qardun 10x coming in the morning.. people still sleeping

[@eliwurster5237]

They gotta make a bill and ryen podcast about nfl and nba. I genuinely think it would be top 10 in sports pods

[@ScroopyHoopers]

Ryen actually stopped short of saying “Bill, have you lost your effing mind?” when discussing Scottie Barnes vs Tyler Herro.

[@jasonlevesque6340]

I think the best thing Bill Simmons could do is acknowledge the NFL season ended and start Sunday podcasts about anything else this week.

[@SanjayKumar-u4z7l]

ICO on is already at $54m, way too many insiders stacking up Qardun. I got my measly $400 in

[@redtrooper7622]

I could listen to a podcast of these two reading nutrition labels on the back of food packages--that's how entertaining their synergy is together.

[@rosslapetina8887]

Missed this. Thank you gentlemen.

[@kevinstar4621]

These two are always the best to put on when about to eat

[@coltonroedl5736]

Best pod of the year!!

[@macedindu829]

I'm getting meniscus surgery next week. The hospital sent me this video to watch about what to expect with knee surgery, and one of the interesting things is it said that for every pound of weight you lose, it's effectively like 3 pounds of stress of your knees. Something to keep in mind with big men and knee problems.

[@randdomize858]

At first I thought you meant THIS video and was very confused

[@RyanAKAStreakk]

@@randdomize858 same

[@JJ_5289]

Exactly thats why i dont feel bad at all for embiid. As hard as it is, im sure he had doctors and trainers telling him he has to slim down. And he looks like he didnt prepare at all for the season

[@SaniOsrs]

I just had acl surgery last week hang in there!

[@ljutko7]

Emfroud on 54 is pure gold. And true!!!

[@kelvinball5762]

I had a chance tonight to see my father after years of separation-we've worked for a long time to get back on good terms after I moved out of state. But the second I got the notification that Bill dropped an episode with Russillo, I dropped everything and ran to my laptop. Plans cancelled. Sorry Dad better luck next time.

[@rwhite28]

How many ovens does Russillo need?

[@dinbo7878]

Im a Knicks fan, the OG contract is crazy. I can’t see that aging well.

[@n21james1]

Cade Cunningham is so good!

[@osamascamel1272]

Need more Rusillo content. GOAT duo

[@Salty_Cyclist]

I love it when they just have the Varsity guys on.

[@fentanyljones6956]

Amen’s second jump (no wind up) is unreal. On a phone screen his movements will scramble your perception sometimes

[@39872adnan]

I was not expecting the Maddog impressions!!!

[@Drawing.527]

Makes sense that Trump would just back another upcoming altcoin like $QARDUN instead of Bitcoin for more profits

[@Ankitgamer1k-v5j]

Trump and Bezos discussed $Qardun at the inaguration party

[@curtismassarella4070]

If there's one thing I love it's a nba trade value cast!

[@kiranbonela4417]

Much better that Trump shills Qardun than some memecoin as this coin has actual utility

[@TheWarmUpNBA]

Andrew Nembhard is way too low. The Pacers went from the 12 seed while he missed time the first 25 games to the 5 seed and he is an all league defender Plus him having an amazing first playoff run and being under contract for 4 seasons under 20 mill a year. By far the second most valuable guy on the Pacers

[@JossParkerPopArt]

NAPTOWN!!!!

[@Born-Again512]

@@TheWarmUpNBA Neither of these guys have watched a single Pacers' game all season

[@Prandei]

Hes been fn amazing. Tbh i dont ever watch the Papers, then him and Turner were so nice last playoffs, that i tuned in a few times. And while they were a trainwreck in the beginning of the season, Nembhard and Siakam were fn carrying, Nembhards just a really dangerous, versatille threat.

[@HarshSingh-u4e]

Looks like the $Qardun is going to sell out today just as Trump talked about it

[@PeteCarter46]

Toronto feels awesome about the Scottie Barnes contract, unsure why Bill consistently dislikes him so much but then loves almost every other big playmaking wing who can defend

[@Veggamattic]

He doesn't watch the Raptors...it's so obvious..

[@dim499]

In 2005 BS had Jermaine O'Neal over Dirk as 12th and 13th. Ever since than I keep my eye on Bill.

[@lukewaters5953]

Having Brandon Miller ahead of Ja is clinically fucking insane

[@MrOctober44]

Quite sane

[@MOdeBeast567]

As a Sixers fan I value McCain higher than embiid 😭

[@SomeChink]

I think any sane person would Paying a guy like Embiid more than a million dollars per game played is insane

[@markcroft2743]

How can Markenan get in any kind of Groove with Ainge having him constantly sit out so they can tank?

[@QbaLibre1]

About time ⏲️👏!!!!

[@allank8497]

If you really wanna know the actual ranking of most valuable assets, you can always just take the list out out by bill and ryen and bump Tatum down a tier or two and then you’ll have a pretty accurate list

[@rjejames28]

Deni advija should be somewhere on this list. He is on one of the best contracts in the league and balling. He just put 30 and 10 on the bucks and plays solid D.

[@johnw9907]

I’ve been waiting for this list for a couple of weeks now!! Go Rockets!!🚀

[@Raptors2019C]

Taking Tyler over Scottie LMAOOOOOO

[@mollyweir9350]

You expect anything better?

[@Conzore]

I KNEW this pod was coming

[@stephencrocker7831]

Not sure if Monk was mentioned but 4 for 78 is a steal for his production especially with Sabonis/his improved playmaking. I think would have a lot of value for a 26 year old still getting better

[@Brooklynbadazz]

This guy bill never fails to disrespect Damian LILLARD

[@blueishgreen4833]

@@Brooklynbadazz I was actually disgusted.

[@MatthewMedina-b7l]

Kawhi left as a sophomore. Only two years in college. I always appreciate this pod when it comes once a year. I do think Bill was caught up with Amen Thompson. I would 100% trade him for Booker. Glad he corrected it.

[@VishalBhone-bh7mf]

Trump found a way to pump a coin like steroids... crazy that Qardun is an ICO instead of directly..

[@jeffreyvalentyn6815]

@@VishalBhone-bh7mf Oak’s words echoed… there’s a time and place for everything, but not now

[@Lukacrosstepback77]

Let's go love your nba episodes

[@scottb6723]

Not having Nembhard on the actual list is wild

[@him4882]

Sick view behind Ryen

[@alvarosalmeron05]

LOVE this ❤🏀

[@leonardjohnson1674]

Great podcast.

[@haHAAAAAAA3]

russillo actually sounded angry about bam bein in the group wit lamelo and zion 😹

[@utlonghorns104ever]

@@haHAAAAAAA3 then didn’t seem too happy at Bill saying he’d trade for lamelo over Zion

[@SaniOsrs]

Ryen hates Lamelo because he likes to form opinions based on preconceived notations and never admit he's wrong. He hated Lamelo before he was drafted and refuses to admit he's actually a great player

[@Labtiger69]

Let’s fucking go Russillo. As a fellow Booker super fan almost made me tear up

[@ClayClaydol]

The Scottie Barnes slander is still crazy. The clear "out of site, out of mind" mentality with Bill and teams he doesn't watch is clear and evident. He should be right alongside JJJ, Mobley, and Cade. He's just as good as them. Otherwise, great pod!

[@PeteCarter46]

50 points difference between him and Bachero highlights the insane bias, as russillo noted

[@jasonandrews3363]

Who da fook is dat guy?

[@scottrichards3587]

Wizard center value is underrated. Rebounds and shoots well, and fresh since Wiz have been benching him to lose games. I hope Cavs get him as Allen backup.

[@maxhanley_o.o]

This is very healing to me

[@ilovewithcaution]

Three Spurs in the top 61 is a pleasant surprise. Could be four Spurs if they can land Fox

[@Veggamattic]

I don't have Castle in my top 100

[@therealmvp1024]

Nothing like Bill and Russillo

[@noahjulia8342]

Ty Jerome for MIP

[@frankmaitland1254]

The last 30 minutes should have been Cross over pod. Podfather joins Nephew Kyle and your Boy for life advice

[@mikecarroll3538]

Would love to see Bill on life advice

[@Reuben35newman]

Jokic might be the Tarantino & Westbrook the John Travolta of the modern NBA

[@nuggz720]

Can you guys think of adding chapters as it helps me get back to the part i missed due to having this on during work?

[@KtonV]

These guys constantly push narratives of why a player isn’t playing the way they think he should but god forbid in their minds anyone hold front offices accountable.

[@matt-qz2dv]

Its like a dad and his favourite son podcasting

[@Earl_E_Burd]

MacMahon would be a great third piece with Simmons and Russillo

[@vitocarlucci111]

LaVine slander is no longer tolerated on The Ringer. Bill had to check Russillo for a sec there.

[@exilhamburger4802]

If you compare the Jokic/Morris incident video with the new Wemby/Zubac one, that No. 1 ranking for Wemby gets a little shaky! I agree with Wemby*s assessment, that the number of fouls on him is insane and not everything gets called, but that is just the way NBA games are called. But the way Zubac casually shoved Wemby away, without running at full speed or any overt arm push shows a major weakness of Wemby, that other top rated players don't have.

[@drewa6891]

This is the good stuff