Los Angeles Clippers
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Los Angeles Clippers has come up in 6 episodes across 2 podcasts in TMT, including The Bill Simmons Podcast, Friends Keep Secrets. 5 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Blake GriffinRetired American NBA power forward, six-time All-Star best known for his years with the Los Angeles Clippers, now a basketball analyst
Griffin says the Clippers were an undesirable destination for players when he arrived.
“nobody wanted to play for the Clippers when I got there”
Friends Keep Secrets: The Blake Griffin Episode (Jun 30, 2026) · Listen from 12:53
Zach LoweRinger NBA analyst referenced repeatedly
Lowe said his gut, not reporting, told him the Clippers would not give up the No. 5 pick for Jalen Brown.
“I just think this pick from Indiana... is such a gift from the basketball and the lottery gods and such a rare opportunity for a franchise”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Giannis Never-Trade and a Mega-Mailbag With Zach Lowe, Plus Wyndham Clark’s Second U.S. Open Title With Joe House (Jun 22, 2026) · Listen from 10:55
Doc RiversMilwaukee Bucks head coach
Rivers says he wouldn't be surprised if the Clippers were involved in a Giannis trade given Steve Ballmer's financial resources.
“I actually wouldn't be surprised at all if the Clippers were involved in this at all. With the financial ability of Steve Ballmer”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: 2026 Finals Lessons, Giannis’s Next Stop, Brunson’s Apex, and Mike Brown’s Magic Touch With Doc Rivers (Jun 17, 2026) · Listen from 1:16:01
Bill SimmonsSportswriter and founder of The Ringer, host of The Bill Simmons Podcast
Simmons recommended the Clippers consider trading back with Sacramento to No. 7, but said Keaton Wagler should be the pick if they stay at five.
“but if you're staying at five, I think Wagler has to be the pick”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Wizards Win (Something!) and More Lottery Reactions, Plus the Juggernaut Knicks With Joe House, Tate Frazier, and Chris Vernon (May 11, 2026) · Listen from 33:24
Tate FrazierThe Ringer's first employee and producer/host on Ringer Tailgate, NBA draft enthusiast
Frazier said the Clippers could easily justify taking Darius Acuff at No. 5 after landing Indiana's pick.
“you could talk yourself into acuff pretty easily there at number five”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Wizards Win (Something!) and More Lottery Reactions, Plus the Juggernaut Knicks With Joe House, Tate Frazier, and Chris Vernon (May 11, 2026) · Listen from 31:37
Coverage over time
Podcasts
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · 5 episodes
- Friends Keep Secrets · 1 episode
Episodes
The Blake Griffin EpisodeFriends Keep Secrets · Jun 30, 2026 · 1 h
Retired NBA star Blake Griffin talks with Benny Blanco, Dave Burd and Kristin Batalucco about pressure, injuries, Lob City, locker-room life, trash talk and retirement.
2026 NBA Draft Winners and Losers With Joe House and J. Kyle MannThe Bill Simmons Podcast · Jun 24, 2026 · 1 h 59 min
Bill Simmons, Joe House, and J. Kyle Mann react live on Netflix to the 2026 NBA draft's first round, naming winners and losers team by team.
- The Giannis Never-Trade and a Mega-Mailbag With Zach Lowe, Plus Wyndham Clark’s Second U.S. Open Title With Joe House
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jun 22, 2026 · 1 h 56 min
Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe discuss the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga and a listener mailbag, then Joe House recaps Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open win.
- NBA Draft Questions, Harper vs. Fox, and the USMNT’s World Cup Ceiling
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jun 19, 2026 · 2 h 11 min
Bill Simmons previews the 2026 NBA draft and Finals fallout with Tim Legler, then discusses the USMNT's World Cup outlook with Anthony Dabbundo.
- 2026 Finals Lessons, Giannis’s Next Stop, Brunson’s Apex, and Mike Brown’s Magic Touch With Doc Rivers
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jun 17, 2026 · 1 h 60 min
Bill Simmons and Doc Rivers break down the Knicks' 2026 NBA Finals win over the Spurs, Jalen Brunson's legacy, Mike Brown's coaching, and Giannis trade scenarios.
- The Wizards Win (Something!) and More Lottery Reactions, Plus the Juggernaut Knicks With Joe House, Tate Frazier, and Chris Vernon
The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 11, 2026 · 1 h 46 min
Bill Simmons, Joe House, Tate Frazier and Chris Vernon react to the 2026 NBA draft lottery won by the Wizards, preview top picks, and discuss the playoffs.