Open Floor: SI's NBA Show

Feb 02 2025 397 ep. 61 mins 1.5k

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From the NBA draft to the playoffs and back again, Chris Mannix takes 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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Chaos: Luka Dončić to the Lakers (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Feb 02 2025 33 mins

Chis Mannix and Rachel Nichols convene for an emergency podcast to break down the wild trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, why the Mavs would do this, and what it means for the Lakers futureSponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust 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 old

Another Potential Betting Scandal? (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Jan 31 2025 49 mins

Chris Mannix is joined by Rachel Nichols as they dissect what we know about the NBA investigating and clearing Terry Rozier of any wrongdoing after irregular betting patterns were found before a game of his in 2023. We also discuss the Kings making De'Aaron Fox available in a trade, Rachel's take on Jimmy Butler's indefinite suspension, and if the NBA could really imple

Butler Suspended Indefinitely & Deadline Moves (w/ Sam Amick)

Jan 28 2025 26 mins

Chris Mannix is joined by Sam Amick of The Athletic to discuss the Miami Heat suspending Jimmy Butler indefinitely for quitting a team practice, why the Lakers will be quiet at the trade deadline, and if the Rockets could use their loaded roster in a move to land a star playerSponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 year

All Star Starters & Surprises/Disappointments (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Jan 22 2025 60 mins

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichol discuss who they selected as their starters for the all star game before discussing who are the biggest surprises and disappointments at the halfway point of the season, and how the Nuggets have been able to bounce back behind Nikola Jokić & Russell WestbrookSponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Alabama

Celtics Cause For Concern? (w/ Ben Golliver)

Jan 17 2025 44 mins

Chris Mannix is joined by Ben Golliver of The Washington Post to discuss if we should be concerned about the Celtics after they drop 3 of 5, the latest in the Jimmy Butler trade drama, if the Warriors can even make any significant moves at the deadline, and if a young Rockets team can have success in the playoffs this yearSponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust be 18 years or older. 19

Buying In On Cleveland & The Re-Beam Team Kings (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Jan 10 2025 40 mins

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the Cavaliers big win over the Thunder and if we're buying them as a championship contender, the latest in Jimmy Butler vs. The Heat, the Kings winning five in a row after firing Mike Brown, and the Pistons finally putting it together after years of rebuildingSponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Al

How The Thunder Climbed to the Top of the West (w/ Nick Gallo)

Jan 07 2025 42 mins

Chris Mannix discusses Jimmy Butler demanding a trade from the Miami Heat and why he won't end up on the Suns before talking to Oklahoma City Thunder sideline reporter Sam Gallo how the team was able to rebuild with young talent to challenge the Boston Celtics for odds on title favoriteSponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Alabama and Neb

What Stars Are on the Trade Block? (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Jan 03 2025 58 mins

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss what the Pelicans might do with an injured Zion Williamson amidst a disastrous season for the Pelicans, if De'Aaron Fox could be on the move from the Kings, how the Suns roster could look soon after a 15-17 start, the Lakers recent acquisitions, and the ongoing questions about Jimmy Butler's future in MiamiSponsored by: Underdog Fa

The State of the Milwaukee Bucks

Dec 20 2024 33 mins

Chris Mannix sits down with Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to discuss how the Milwaukee Bucks have rebounded after a 2-8 start to win the NBA Cup, how Giannis and Dame are playing together, and Doc Rivers rough tenure with the team so farSponsored by: Underdog FantasyMust be 18+ (19+ AL, Nebraska; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+MA & AZ) and present in a state

NBA Trade Season Officially Begins

Dec 18 2024 49 mins

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the officIal start of NBA trade season as the Warriors dealing for Dennis Schröder and whether they'll add another big name with Jimmy Butler. We also discuss how Jamal Murray's struggles this season has factored into the Nuggets record and if Minnesota is regretting the Karl Anthony Towns trade as he makes his return with the Knicks