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 4, 2024 · 21 min
Greg Oden Reflects on His Career
Chris Mannix talks to former no. 1 overall pick Greg Oden about the unexpected turn his career in the NBA took, how he knew it was time to retire, learning to find himself after stepping away from the league, and being inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame Our Sponsor: Go to FactorMeals.com/OpenFloor50 & use code: OPENFLOOR50 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 1, 2024 · 49 min
Unpacking The Karl-Anthony Towns Trade w/ Fred Katz
Chris Mannix talks with Fred Katz of the Athletic about the passing about NBA hall of famer Dikembe Mutombo before breaking down the surprise blockbuster trade between the Knicks and Timberwolves that sent all star Karl-Anthony Towns to New York Our Sponsor: Go to FactorMeals.com/OpenFloor50 & use code: OPENFLOOR50 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 27, 2024 · 39 min
How The Celtics Will Defend Their Title
Chris Mannix discusses the news that Kawhi Leonard underwent knee surgery in the offseason before he's joined by Jay King of the Athletic to discuss the big extensions handed out by Boston this off season, how Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will play this year after finally winning a title, and what the team may look like in the future Head to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash openfloor50 and use code openfloor50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. That’s code openfloor50 at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash openfloor50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 24, 2024 · 41 min
Rough Offseason For Nuggets & Clippers w/ Ben Golliver
Chris Mannix is joined by Ben Golliver of the Washington Post to get into Adrian Wojnarowski's retirement, Joel Embiid's contract extension, how much the Lakers can really compete this season, and how the departure of key veterans will impact the Clippers and Nuggets Head to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash openfloor50 and use code openfloor50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. That’s code openfloor50 at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash openfloor50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 10, 2024 · 26 min
The Wizards Rebuild w/ Head Coach Brian Keefe
Chris Mannix talks to new Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe about taking over as head coach mid season, how he sees the teams rebuild going, the squad's young French players, and what role Jordan Poole will have on the team next season Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 27, 2024 · 40 min
T-Wolves High Expectations & Kenny Smith
Chris Mannix is joined by Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic to discuss what is going on with the ownership of the Timberwoves and the title hopes for the team heading into next season. We also speak to NBA vet and 'Inside the NBA' host on the show ending at TNT after next season, USA basketball, and the Celtics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 19, 2024 · 58 min
Can The Knicks Compete with the Celtics?
Chris Mannix is joined by Rohan Nadkarni to break down the rumors of a past trade proposal that would have sent LeBron to the Warriors, if the Knicks have bolstered their roster enough to compete with the Celtics, why the Warriors were given the most nationally televised games this season, and if the Suns are a contender or a pretender Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 25, 2024 · 34 min
NBA TV Rights Update
Chris Mannix is joined by the NY Post's Ryan Glasspiegel to get into Warner Bros matching Amazon's offer for NBA TV rights, what it could mean for Inside The NBA, how Amazon can pull off taking over NBA games, and how the leagues media deals have continued to increase exponentially Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 23, 2024 · 49 min
USA Basketball Needs An Overhaul
Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina as we get into some more NBA TV rights news, Bronny James up and down performance in summer league, why USA basketball needs to change their approach if they want to compete in the future, why the Cavs need to make more changes if they want to compete, and Russell Westbrook's fit with the Nugget's Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 9, 2024 · 55 min
Lakers & Clippers Lackluster Free Agency
Chris Mannix is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buhan to discuss the L.A. Clippers letting Paul George walk to the Philadelphia 76ers & the rest of their mild off season acquisitions before breaking down what the Lakers might look like next season running back most of their roster after failing to land any major free agents Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 2, 2024 · 56 min
2024 NBA Free Agency Kicks Off
Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina to break down why the Celtics ownership is putting the team up for sale and the start of NBA free agency including Paul George signing with the Sixers, the Clippers puzzling signings, the Warriors losing Klay Thompson to Dallas, and Oklahoma City acquiring very tradable contracts for the future Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 28, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min
Draft Recap w/ Ben Golliver & Kevin Sweeney
Chris Mannix breaks down the first free agency moves of the offseason with Ben Golliver including the Knicks trading for Mikal Bridges, if the Rockets will try to acquire Kevin Durant, and why the Clippers should resign Paul George. We also get into the draft with SI's Kevin Sweeney about the Pistons picking Ron Holland at #5, Dalton Knecht's slide to #17, Kyle Filipowski's off court drama, and Bronny James going to the Lakers Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 21, 2024 · 33 min
Lakers Hire JJ Redick
Chris Mannix is joined by Dan Woike of the LA Times to break down what led to the Lakers hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach, why the job isn't all it's cracked up to be, and what moves the team may make going forward to compete in the western conference Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 18, 2024 · 24 min
Celtics Win 18th Championship
Chris Mannix and Mark Medina break down the Celtics win over the Dallas Mavericks for their 18th title and why you can't buy a championship anymore, the narrative that they only played easy teams, and what the future is for both teams going forward Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 13, 2024 · 29 min
Celtics Near Title & Hurley Turns Down LA
Chris Mannix us joined by The Athletics Jovan Buhato break down the Celtics dominant Finals performance that has them one win away from a title before getting into the Lakers coaching search and why UConn's Dan Hurley turned them down Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 5, 2024 · 28 min
Caitlin Clark & The WNBA's Expansion
Chris Mannix is joined by Howard Megdal from the IX Sports to discuss Caitlin Clark's first month in the league, other players rough play, the media's coverage of her, and the national explosion of the league as a whole this season Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 3, 2024 · 36 min
NBA Finals Preview w/ Rachel Nichols
Chris Mannix is joined by Rachel Nichols to discuss if the Timberwolves can really run it back and possible trade destinations for Karl-Anthony Towns before getting into the finals matchup and Kyrie's growth as a member of the Mavericks Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 29, 2024 · 40 min
Celtics Finals Run & Lakers Coaching Search
Chris Mannix and Mark Medina break down the Karl-Anthony Towns led Wolves victory in game five and whether they can win in Minnesota to force game six. We also get into if the Celtics run to the finals was really that easy and if the Lakers head coaching position is really all that it's cracked up to be Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 20, 2024 · 30 min
Conference Finals Preview
Chris Mannix breaks down the Timberwolves huge comeback win against the Nuggets and why Denver's lack of bench help may be a problem for them going forward. Chris also welcomes Chris Forsberg from NBC Sports Boston to discuss the return of Kristaps Porziņģis, Tyrese Haliburton's impact on the game, and why Aaron Nesmith will be the x factor in this series Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 17, 2024 · 17 min
Bronny James Draft Stock
Chris Mannix is joined by SI's Kevin Sweeney to break down Bronny James performance at the draft combine, the uncertainty about who will be taken with the first pick, where Zach Edey will be taken, and why some prospects draft stock fell in the last year Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy