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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Wemby Dominates Game 1 & ECF Finals Preview
1w ago00:41:58Tap to summarizeChris Mannix and Evan Turner break down Victor Wembanyama’s historic performance in the Spurs’ Game 1 win over the Thunder, why Chet Holmgren needs to step up for OKC to have a chance, and the bright future of San Antonio’s roster. They also discuss how James Harden and Evan Mobley need to deliver if the Cavs want to beat the Knicks and why they like the Pelicans’ hiring of Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →The Future of the Lakers w/ LeBron, Luka, & Reaves (w/ Jovan Buha)
2w ago00:29:06Tap to summarizeChris Mannix & Jovan Buha break down whether LeBron James will be back with the Lakers next season and for how much money, what value Austin Reaves holds with the team, and if pairing the oft-injured Luka Dončić with Giannis Antetokounmpo is a good idea.Check out Buha's Block here: https://tinyurl.com/54b89hcuAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Daryl Morey Fired by Sixers & Giannis Trades That Make Sense (w/ Evan Turner)
2w ago01:03:57Tap to summarizeChris Mannix & Evan Turner break down how the Spurs are disproving the notion that young teams can’t win in the playoffs, the Knicks steamrolling the Sixers, the moves that led to Daryl Morey’s dismissal in Philly, and the Giannis Antetokounmpo trades that make sense after the Bucks announced they would listen to offers before next month’s draft.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Winners & Losers of the NBA Draft Lottery (w/ Rachel Nichols)
2w ago00:47:22Tap to summarizeChris Mannix & Rachel Nichols break down how the order at the top of the dradft isn't just a lock just yet before getting into the overall winners and losers of the highly anticipated lottery. We also get into what the Sixers do going forward after getting swept by the Knicks and Steve Kerr signing a two year extension with the WarriorsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →The Foul Baiting Question & What's Going On with Jaylen Brown? (w/ Evan Turner)
2w ago00:55:11Tap to summarizeChris Mannix & Evan Turner break down whether the Lakers’ complaints about the refs are valid before discussing James Harden’s terrible playoff performance so far, whether Masai Ujiri will keep Jason Kidd as the Mavericks’ head coach, and the increasingly strange relationship between Jaylen Brown and the Celtics.Sponsored by: Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR' & Goldbelly: goldbelly.com code: OPENFLOORAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Orlando's Unappealing Coaching Job & Playoff Meltdowns (w/ Rachel Nichols)
3w ago00:53:19Tap to summarizeChris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down why Jamahl Mosley was getting fired with or without a series win over the Pistons, what moves Masai Ujiri might make as the Mavericks new team president, the myriad of mistakes made that led the Boston Celtics to blowing a 3-1 lead, and what moves are left for the Rockets to make after losing in the first round to a very injured Lakers teamSponsored by: Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR' & Goldbelly: goldbelly.com code: OPENFLOORAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Embiid Dominates the Celtics & Nuggets Crumble Against Wolves (w/ Evan Turner)
4w ago01:07:51Tap to summarizeChris Mannix and Evan Turner break down the Sixers evening the series with the Celtics at three apiece and what Boston can do to stop a rejuvenated Joel Embiid. They also discuss what the Denver Nuggets will do with their roster going forward after being eliminated by a depleted Timberwolves team, and why they’re still high on the Hawks for next season after their historic blowout loss to the Knicks in an elimination game.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Rockets on Life Support & Pat Riley's Eye Opening Press Conference (w/ Rachel Nichols)
4w ago00:55:02Tap to summarizeChris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down what might be causing Nikola Jokić’s less-than-stellar play, the Cavaliers’ mediocre play against the Raptors, whether the Magic can pull off an upset against the Pistons, why Kevin Durant is not the issue for the Rockets in their series against the Lakers, Steve Kerr’s proposal to end the three-point shot, and what to make of Pat Riley’s interesting state-of-the–Miami Heat press conference.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Billy Donovan OUT In Chicago & the Blazers Get Cheaper (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Apr 2300:50:59Tap to summarizeChris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Billy Donovan’s exit as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and whether he could land with the Warriors if Steve Kerr steps down. They also examine the rumor mill surrounding cost-cutting measures by new Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon and the surprising turn in the Lakers–Rockets series.Goldbelly: goldbelly.com code: OPENFLOORAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →The WNBA’s PR Problems & NBA Playoffs Preview (w/ Evan Turner)
Apr 1701:01:24Tap to summarizeChris Mannix and Evan Turner discuss the cost of owning a team in smaller markets, then break down Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham receiving exceptions to the league’s 65-game rule, why the WNBA keeps getting in its own way as it grows in popularity, and their predictions for the first round of the playoffs.Sponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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