A Rockets Gut Punch, Expectations for the Celtics and Pacers, and a Vegas Tourism Slump With Zach Lowe, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan from The Bill Simmons Podcast

A Rockets Gut Punch, Expectations for the Celtics and Pacers, and a Vegas Tourism Slump With Zach Lowe, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

1 hour 58 minutes Posted Sep 23, 2025 at 7:17 pm.

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Fred VanVleet injury and to discuss how it may have derailed the promising Rockets season

Then, Bill and Zach check in with the Celtics and the Pacers ahead of the season

Finally, Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey join to talk about what’s going on in Vegas

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Fred VanVleet injury and to discuss how it may have derailed the promising Rockets season (7:19). Then, Bill and Zach check in with the Celtics and the Pacers ahead of the season (01:12:11). Finally, Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey join to talk about what’s going on in Vegas (01:26:05).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Zach Lowe, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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