Open Floor: SI's NBA Show

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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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Oct 17, 2025 · 40 min
Under the Radar Underperformers (w/ Evan Turner)
Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down some teams we don't plan on talking about this season and discuss why the Kings are the most hopeless team in the NBA, why the Hornets should have the talent to finish at .500 in a weak eastern conference, why the Pelicans need to be in win now mode after trading away next years draft pick, how the Grizzlies have already been bit by the injury bug before the season has even begun, and more Sponsored by: Rocket Money (rocketmoney.com/openfloor) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 15, 2025 · 1 hr
Are Magic & Spurs For Real?/ Lauri Markkanen's Trade Future (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss LeBron's sciatica and if time off this season could actually be good for him before discussing how far the new look Magic and Spurs will go after looking freat in the preseason. We also discuss when and where the Jazz might deal Lauri Markkanen, get into the annual GM survey, and Mannix talks to Jay King from The Athletic about losing 57-4 in. scrimmage featuring the Celtics media members vs. the Celtics coaching staff Sponsored by: Rocket Money (rocketmoney.com/openfloor) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 12, 2025 · 33 min
Kevin Harlan Is Your Fave Announcer's Fave Announcer
Chris Mannix is joined by Kevin Harlan to talk about how he got it into broadcasting right out college, the great advice he got from John Madden to open up on the mic, moving from TNT to call the NBA on Amazon, and how he can make anything sound exciting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 10, 2025 · 39 min
LeBron's Non-Decision & Conference Top 4 Seeds
Chris Mannix is joined by new weekly co-host Evan Turner to discuss LeBron's "Decision 2.0", what the new look Lakers can do this season, why Cade Cunningham is a top ten player, and what our top four teams are in the Eastern & Western conferences Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 8, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
WNBA Head For Long Lockout & Giannis To NY!? (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss LeBron's non-decision "announcement" before getting into the WNBA's battle between the players and commissioner Cathy Engelbert. We also break down the news that the Bucks spoke to the Knicks about Giannis this summer, why we think Victor Wembanyama could win the MVP this season, and why the Wolves young players need to come through this year after two years of roster degradation Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 6, 2025 · 41 min
The NBA Is Back On NBC (w/ Michael Grady)
Chris Mannix is joined by play-by-play announcer Michael Brady, who will be calling games for the leagues return to NBA this season, to discuss the many broadcasting jobs he's had along the way, the level of rehearsal they prefer before going on air, their most intriguing storylines heading into this season, and more Sponsored by: Rocket Money (rocketmoney.com/openfloor) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 29, 2025 · 50 min
Kawhi Remains Tight Lipped At Media Day (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down Kawhi Leonard's six minute appearance at media day before he was whisked away by Clippers personnel, how the Lakers looked with a rebuilt roster, why the Lakers decided to extend JJ Redick's contract, how many games Joel Embiid will play this season, and more Sponsored by: Rocket Money (rocketmoney.com/openfloor) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 23, 2025 · 49 min
Rockets Young Core Tested & Nuggets Preseason Disrespect (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix discusses how the Rockets will respond to losing Fred VanVleet to a torn ACL before he's joined by Rachel Nichols to break down how Kevin Durant will fit into a lengthy Houston lineup, why the Magic paid a high cost for Desmond Bane in a weak eastern conference, and why an anonymous league poll had very few people picking the Nuggets to win the Northwest division despite a great offseason of roster building Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 11, 2025 · 49 min
Adam Silver Addresses Kawhi Scandal & Sixers or Celtics? (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols debate if we're underrating or overrating the Sixers and Celtics going into this season before getting into Adam Silver addressing the Kawhi Leonard scandal publicly, if the league will want to take on Steve Ballmer, and Silver's rough comments on the rising costs of watching an NBA game at home and in person Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 5, 2025 · 14 min
Steve Ballmer Gives Unconvincing Denial of Scandal Involvement
Chris Mannix dissects Steve Ballmer breaking his silence on Sportscenter in an interview with Ramona Shelburne where he emphatically denied his involvement in the Kawhi Leonard endorsement scandal and why his many reasons were less than convincing Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 4, 2025 · 35 min
The Kawhi Endorsement Scandal Won't Go Away Soon (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the bombshell reporting by Pablo Torre that alleges Kawhi Leonard signed a $28 million no-show marketing agreement to circumvent the salary cap. We break down why it appears to be true, past punishments for teams doing it, and why we can expect a thorough investigation by the league into an issue it takes very seriously Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 3, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Western Conference Contender Tier List (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the western conference contenders tier list into who the ring chasers, middle of the pack, and Cancun bound teams are and wonder if we'll see another slugfest between the Thunder and Nuggets in the playoffs, if we're underrating the Clippers and Lakers, where the Wolves and Mavs land after their roster mishaps, the disasters that are the Kings and Pelicans Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 28, 2025 · 40 min
Eastern Conference Contender Tier List (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the eastern conference contenders tier list into who the ring chasers, middle of the pack, and Cancun bound teams are and wonder if this is the most important season for the Cavs since LeBron left, why we're bullish on the all in Hawks, and if the Celtics are really bad enough to miss the playoffs Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 15, 2025 · 47 min
Must See 2025 Games & Big Ownership Changes (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Albert Breer discuss Michael Porter Jr.'s recent comments on how gambling has affected the league and the pressure it puts on players before discussing some of the games we're most looking forward to after the league wide schedule release. We also discuss if the Portland Trail Blazers will remain in Portland in the long term after the teams sale and why the Celtics will have a new governor after their record breaking sale was complete Sponsored by: https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 6, 2025 · 59 min
What Luka & De'Aaron Fox's Extension's Mean for the West (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down Luka getting a big extension from the Lakers and why Bronny James wasn't among the players at his press conference. We also get into if Giannis will join the Bucks at training camp, where Russell Westbrook will end up in free agency, how long De'Aaron Fox will be with the Spurs after signing a max extension, and what the Connecticut Sun's massive asking price means for an eventful future of the WNBA Sponsored by: https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 21, 2025 · 46 min
Lillard Returns To PDX & Chris Paul Joins LA Again (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Damian Lillard making a feel good return to the Blazers and how he'll fit into their roster once he recovers from his achilles injury. We also break down where Chris Paul will fit in the Clippers roster during his farewell season with the team and if Marcus Smart will be a major contributor after signing with the Lakers Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 17, 2025 · 44 min
LeBron's Cagey Future & Beal Gets A Buyout (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols get into how Yang Hansen has become the talk of Summer League before getting into Rich Paul's vague comments on LeBron's future, Bradley Beal joining the Clippers after a buyout with the Suns, and Adam Silver's comments on possible league expansion Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 11, 2025 · 49 min
Cooper Flagg's Summer League Debut & Giannis' Vague Future (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down Cooper Flagg's promising summer league debut and why we expect him to improve by the time he's finished in Vegas. We also discuss the vague answers given by Giannis about his affinity for Milwaukee, the puzzling extension given to Devin Booker, the Heat acquiring Norman Powell, and the latest on he possibility of LeBron leaving for another team Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 10, 2025 · 19 min
Creating Cooper Flagg
Ahead of the phenom's NBA summer league debut, SI's Chris Mannix sits down with his mother, childhood coaches, NBA vet Brian Scalabrine, and Duke head coach Jon Scheyer about growing the talent from a first grader dominating the rec league to the most highly sought after prospect since LeBron James Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 4, 2025 · 41 min
Knicks Hire Mike Brown & LeBron Trade Rumors (w/ Fred Katz)
Chris Mannix is joined by Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Knicks finally hiring Mike Brown as their new head coach and if is coaching style will fit in with the James Dolan led organization and if a LeBron trade could actually happen with the teams very minor moves in free agency Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy