What Rob Mahoney has said about Oklahoma City Thunder
2 quotes · 1 episode · May 29, 2026
Rob Mahoney, The Ringer NBA writer and co-host of The Ringer NBA Show, has been quoted on Oklahoma City Thunder 2 times in 1 episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, most recently on May 29, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Mahoney argues Lu Dort's minutes should be sharply reduced in Game 7 in favor of Alex Caruso.
“It needs to be like a Caruso playing 36 minutes and a Ludort playing 10 to 15 minutes”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Game 7 Fever in OKC, NBA Lottery Reform, and a Mega-Mailbag With Rob Mahoney, David Jacoby, and Joe House (May 29, 2026) · Listen from 26:49
- Didn’t happen
Mahoney predicts Oklahoma City will win Game 7 against the Spurs, though with little confidence.
“I think OKC will win. I don't feel great about it. Clearly, the line between these two teams is very thin”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Game 7 Fever in OKC, NBA Lottery Reform, and a Mega-Mailbag With Rob Mahoney, David Jacoby, and Joe House (May 29, 2026) · Listen from 29:17
Predictions
- Didn’t happen
Mahoney predicts Oklahoma City will win Game 7 against the Spurs, though with little confidence.
“I think OKC will win. I don't feel great about it. Clearly, the line between these two teams is very thin”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Game 7 Fever in OKC, NBA Lottery Reform, and a Mega-Mailbag With Rob Mahoney, David Jacoby, and Joe House (May 29, 2026) · Listen from 29:17 · Oklahoma City Thunder
Mahoney picked Oklahoma City to win Game 7, but San Antonio won 111-103 on Saturday, May 30, 2026, and moved on to the NBA Finals. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 22 points and Julian Champagnie added 20.
Sources: As it happened: Spurs beat Thunder in Game 7 of Western Conference finals · Who Won the 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals? Everything to Know
Checked Oct 6, 2026
Episodes
Game 7 Fever in OKC, NBA Lottery Reform, and a Mega-Mailbag With Rob Mahoney, David Jacoby, and Joe HouseThe Bill Simmons Podcast · May 29, 2026 · 1 h 51 min
Bill Simmons and Rob Mahoney react to the Spurs forcing Game 7 against the Thunder, then Simmons, David Jacoby and Joe House discuss NBA lottery reform, Cavs losers and a mailbag.
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