Podcast
Open Floor: SI's NBA Show
Hosted by SI NBA · EN
From the NBA Draft to the playoffs and back again, Chris Mannix, Rachel Nichols, and Evan Turner take you on a ride across the NBA standings, laying out the latest news and rumors along the way and leaving no basketball conspiracy theory stone left unturned.
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The Knicks Masterful Run & a Giannis Conclusion Looms (w/ Rachel Nichols)
2d ago00:49:21Tap to summarizeChris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down how the Knicks' carefully built roster was able to win it all and whether Jalen Brunson is the most improbable superstar of all time. They also get into what Victor Wembanyama should focus on next after the first major loss of his career and where Giannis will end up as the Bucks' NBA draft deadline for trading him approaches.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →How Do the Spurs Get Over That Epic Collapse? (w/ Evan Turner)
6d ago00:35:06Tap to summarizeChris Mannix and Evan Turner share their thoughts on the bevy of mistakes that led to the Knicks completing the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history and break down OG Anunoby's ascension, as well as whether the Spurs can recover from the loss and make this a series.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Reacting to the Knicks' Historic 29-Point Comeback
1w ago00:14:57Tap to summarizeChris Mannix breaks down how the Knicks came back from a 29-point deficit in the second half of their Game 4 win over the Spurs, what happened in the locker room at halftime, why OG Anunoby is the MVP of this series, and what costly mistakes the Spurs made that cost them the game.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Spurs Have the Momentum After Altering Strategy In Game 3 (w/ Rachel Nichols)
1w ago00:47:11Tap to summarizeChris Mannix & Rachel Nichols break down how the Spurs were able to take Game 3 against the Knicks by ditching the bad three-pointers and focusing on getting to the paint. They also get into whether fans being priced out of the Finals led to the underwhelming Knicks crowd, Stephon Castle's veteran-like performance, and whether San Antonio can continue its momentum in Game 4.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →How It Feels To Be A Knicks Fan
1w ago00:27:31Tap to summarizeChris Mannix sits down with his longtime friend Alex, a long-suffering Knicks fan, to talk about New York's magical run to the Finals, the team's past failures, and what will happen to the city if they win.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Knicks Bully the Spurs to Go Up 2-0 (w/ Evan Turner)
2w ago00:45:29Tap to summarizeChris Mannix and Evan Turner break down how the Knicks used their more experienced roster to take two wins in San Antonio against the Spurs, why Wemby looks gassed against a New York team led by narrative-changing performances from Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns.Sponsored by: Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR' Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Knicks vs. Spurs: Previewing the 2026 NBA Finals (w/ Rachel Nichols)
2w ago00:55:27Tap to summarizeChris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Finals matchup between the Knicks and Spurs, whether Mitchell Robinson's hand injury will be a major factor, whether the lack of rest will benefit the Spurs, and which player's legacy will be affected the most by a win.Sponsored by: Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR' Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →The Thunder Will Have A Very Complicated Offseason (w/ Mark Medina)
2w ago00:24:16Tap to summarizeChris Mannix and Mark Medina break down how Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs took down the Thunder in their seven-game series, how Wemby turned Chet Holmgren into a non-factor, and what moves San Antonio could make with a roster that is about to become very expensive.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →The SGA Flopping Debate Reaches Its Apex (w/ Rachel Nichols)
3w ago00:33:43Tap to summarizeChris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down what to expect from both teams in the WCF and discuss whether SGA is really flopping as much as people say after the controversy surrounding his playing style became one of the biggest stories of the playoffs. They also get into the Magic hiring Sean Sweeney as their new head coach and what the Spurs assistant can bring to the franchise.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Spurs Come Together & Knicks Embarrass the Cavs (w/ Rachel Nichols)
3w ago00:52:49Tap to summarizeChris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Spurs evening their series against the Thunder and whether San Antonio is the more complete team. They also discuss what the Cavs might do after getting run off the floor by the Knicks, whether the Celtics will trade Jaylen Brown despite his stellar yet weird season, and whether LeBron will return to Cleveland or retire.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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