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Kyrie Irving Calls Out Bill Simmons Over D’Angelo Russell Jab on Podcast

The exchange comes as Dallas turns to Russell for playmaking during Irving’s ACL rehab.

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Sep 29, 2025; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard D'Angelo Russell (5) poses for a photo during the Mavericks 2025 media day at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2025; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) poses for a photo during the Mavericks 2025 media day at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Overview

  • On his podcast, Bill Simmons likened D’Angelo Russell to a houseguest welcome for a day but tiring by day six.
  • Kyrie Irving responded on X, saying Simmons would not say that to Russell in person and posting a GIF from The Wire.
  • Russell joined the Mavericks on a two-year deal to provide veteran ball-handling next to Luka Dončić as Irving recovers from his knee injury.
  • Coverage cited Russell’s 2024–25 output at 12.6 points and 5.1 assists per game on 39.0% shooting as justification for the signing.
  • As of publication, neither Simmons nor Russell has issued a substantive reply, and reports note prior online back-and-forth between Irving and Simmons.