Week 1 NBA Notes. Plus, NBA Then and Now With Jackie MacMullan and Bob Ryan 

The Ringer's Bill Simmons shares some thoughts from Week 1 of the 2020-21 NBA season (2:00), before talking with sports media legends Jackie MacMullan and Bob Ryan to discuss NBA stories ranging from the 1960s up until today. They also discuss tweaks to this NBA season, including travel and the shortened schedule, the James Harden sweepstakes, and more (27:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices