HBO in talks with Bill Simmons about ‘multipart deal’

Bill Simmons ESPNBill Simmons is the biggest free agent in the sports media world, and it sounds like he has a potential new deal on his hands.

The Hollywood Reporter published an article Wednesday about HBO’s future plans, and one thing they mention is how the network is in talks with Simmons, who is done with ESPN.

THR mentions that HBO is hoping to land a deal with Simmons:

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