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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Jul 2, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Winner & Losers of NBA Free Agency (w/ Rohan Nadkarni)
Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni of NBC News discuss the Bucks deciding to waive Damian Lillard and stretch the remainder of his contract following his achilles tear before discussing how the winner and loser of free agency including the Rockets and Hawks making major moves to contend and the Lakers and Pacers making little improvements and suffering huge departures Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 30, 2025 · 39 min
Is There Really A Trade Market For LeBron (w/ Jovan Buha)
Chris Mannix and Jovan Buha discuss LeBron James exercising his option for the 2025 season and if he'll seek a trade if the team isn't prepared to compete for a championship this season. We also get into the state of the Lakers roster and if the rumored additions and subtractions will live up to the expectations of Luka Doncic Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 27, 2025 · 59 min
Breaking Down The Wildest NBA Draft In Years (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols get into an eventful NBA and discuss Ace Bailey getting snagged by the Jazz in a surprise move, the Suns loading up on questionable centers, why the Pelicans gave up an unprotected first round pick to draft Derik Queen, the wild swing made by the Blazers in drafting China's Yang Hansen, plus the moves made by the Celtics and Mavericks to remain contenders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 23, 2025 · 34 min
Haliburton's Injury Clouds OKC's Title Clincher (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Tyrese Haliburton's devastating injury in game 7 and if the league can do anything to mitigate these injuries before breaking down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's case for the hall of fame and if the Thunder can build a dynasty in today's modern party filled NBA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 21, 2025 · 40 min
Lakers $10 Billion Sale & Game 7 Finals Showdown (w/ Mark Medina)
Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina to discuss the Lakers $10 billion sale, if it's still profitable to run an NBA team, and what changes may come to the Lakers front office. We also break down the first Finals game 7 in ten years and discuss if the Thunder start a new dynasty or if the Pacers are the team of destiny Sponsored by: LinkedIn Jobs LinkedIn.com/OPENFLOOR Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 18, 2025 · 47 min
Desmond Bane Traded & Jalen Williams Ascension (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss if the Indiana Fever need an enforcer for Caitlin Clark after a very physical game against the Connecticut Sun before getting into why the Desmond Bane trade was one of the rare trades where both teams win and why Jalen Williams will keep climbing the all nba rankiings next season after his 40 point explosion in game sox of the Finals Sponsored by: LinkedIn Jobs linkedin.com/openfloor Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 13, 2025 · 53 min
Everyone Rejects The Knicks & Pacers Out Run OKC (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss how the Knicks coaching search keeps getting more desperate as a fifth team denies a request to poach their play caller, how the Kevin Durant trade rumors intensifying means we are in for an eventful draft night, and what the Thunder need to do to even the series as the Pacers out hustle them in game three Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 9, 2025 · 31 min
Thunder Even It Up & the Jason Kidd To Knicks Rumors (w/ Mark Medina)
Chris Mannix discusses the rumors surrounding Jason Kidd leaving the Mavericks to coach the Knicks and why the Mavs should consider blowing up the roster around Cooper Flagg before he's joined by Mark Medina to break down how the Thunder bounced back from their own Pacers comeback to dominate in game 2 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 4, 2025 · 54 min
Thibs Shocking Firing & Thunder/Pacers Preview (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols get into the surprise firing of Tom Thibodeau and question the motives behind letting a coach go that led the Knicks to their first conference finals in twenty five years. We also discuss the end of the NBA on TNT as the league goes to streaming, and preview the Finals matchup between the Thunder and Pacers Sponsored by: Underdog Sports Must be 18 plus (19 plus in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 plus in Colorado for some games; 21 plus in Massachusetts and Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org. In Arizona, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXT-STEP to 53342. In New York, call the 24/7 HOPE line at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 2, 2025 · 42 min
The Knicks Need To Run It Back (w/ Fred Katz)
Chris Mannix is joined by Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk about what the Knicks need to do after losing to the Pacers in the ECF, what Mitchell Robinson does for this team, the good and not so good of Karl-Anthony Towns, and how Jalen Brunson can become the best player in franchise history Sponsored by: Underdog Sports Must be 18 plus (19 plus in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 plus in Colorado for some games; 21 plus in Massachusetts and Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org. In Arizona, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXT-STEP to 53342. In New York, call the 24/7 HOPE line at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 28, 2025 · 53 min
Ant Edwards Playoff Struggles & Knicks Mix It Up (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Ant Edwards passive game four performance and if he still has room to grow as a player at only twenty three years old. We also discuss the Knicks lineup changes against the Pacers, what the Mavs can expect from Cooper Flagg next season, and what we can anticipate from Giannis Antetokounmpo's upcoming meeting with the Bucks Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 23, 2025 · 31 min
Dissecting That Crazy Pacers Comeback (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the wild game ending comeback by the Pacers against the Knicks in game one, how Aaron Nesmith played at an an all star level down the stretch, the rampant flopping throughout the game, if Tyrese Haliburton's dad should be reinstated for the rest of the series, and more Sponsored by: LinkedIn Jobs Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 20, 2025 · 41 min
Nuggets Window Closing & ECF Preview (w/ Mark Medina)
Chris Mannix is joined by Sportskeeda's Mark Medina to break down what moves the Nuggets have left with a talented yet shallow roster, what we can expect from a stacked Knicks/Pacers series, and the logistics of the Cavs keeping their championship window open by trading for Giannis Sponsored by: LinkedIn Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 16, 2025 · 44 min
Wolves In WCF Again & Warriors Still Contenders (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols convene for the first time since the crazy draft lottery and share their ideas for how they'd fix the lottery odds, Julius Randle proving his doubters wrong this postseason, why we're still high on the Warriors as contenders going forward, and what the Celtics should do as they wrestle with losing Jayson Tatum for all of next season Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 13, 2025 · 50 min
Inside The Most Dramatic Draft Lottery Ever (w/ Kevin Sweeney)
Chris Mannix and SI's Kevin Sweeney talk live in Chicago at the NBA draft combine about the shocking draft lottery that saw the Mavericks jump to the number one pick and in position to draft Cooper Flagg. We also break down how a potential Giannis trade fits into the drafts, which tanking teams need to make a trade to move up, and our thoughts on several potential lottery picks Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 9, 2025 · 27 min
Celtics Implode Against The Knicks (w/ Jay King)
Chris Mannix talks to Jay King of The Athletic about the Celtics falling down 0-2 to the Knicks and how they've blown two twenty point leads, the less than stellar play of Jayson Tatum, the Hack-a-Mitchell strategy, and what could be the mystery illness inflicting Kristaps Porziņģis Sponsored by: LinkedIn LinkedIn.com/OPENFLOOR Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 8, 2025 · 41 min
A Huge Giannis Disagreement & Clippers Lackluster Ending (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols take their Giannis trade disagreement even further after the Bucks first round defeat, Tyrese Haliburton using his player poll snub as playoff fuel, how Steph Curry's untimely injury will impact the Warriors, and what the Clippers should do after their completely healthy roster came up short in the first round Sponsored by: LinkedIn LinkedIn.com/OPENFLOOR Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 29, 2025 · 46 min
Rockets Not Ready Yet & The Giannis Conundrum (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Jimmy Butler's takeover against the Rockets in game 4 and if the Rockets bright future should include Jalen Green. We also get into JJ Redick playing his starting five for the entire second half of Game 4 and if and where Milwaukee should trade Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason following Damian Lillard's devastating achilles tear that will end the superstar duo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 24, 2025 · 44 min
Anonymous Poll Drama & Bucks In Trouble (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Rick Carlisle's comments about Tyrese Haliburton being named the league's most overrated player in an anonymous player poll, Luka trying to chase Rudy Gobert in the Lakers game 2 win, the Knicks having a tougher time against the Pistons than many thought, and what the Bucks will do in the offseason if they lose to the Pacers in the first round Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 years or older in CO for some games, 21 years or older in Massachusetts & Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in Colorado for some games. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; In Arizona call: 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; In New York Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY(467369). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 21, 2025 · 47 min
Rockets Horrible Game 1 & Knicks Big Run (w/ Fred Katz)
Chris Mannix is joined by Fred Katz of the Athletic to discuss if more changes are coming in Atlanta after the dismissal of GM Landry Fields before breking down the Rockets awful performance in game one against the Warriors, the Wolves packing up the Lakers in Los Angeles, and if the Pistons can adjust after a game one loss to the Knicks Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 years or older in CO for some games, 21 years or older in Massachusetts & Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in Colorado for some games. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; In Arizona call: 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; In New York Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY(467369). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy