Handing Out the ‘Heat’ Awards for This NBA Season With Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Rob Mahoney
Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Rob Mahoney host a live podcast in LA, using quotes from the 1995 film Heat as a thematic framework to analyze the 2025-26 NBA season, delivering sharp commentary on team strategies, player performances, and league-wide issues like tanking and inj
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