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Open Floor: SI's NBA Show

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Los Angeles Lakers
Boston Celtics
NBA
Bronny James
Dallas Mavericks
NBA Playoffs
Paul George
Lebron James
Jalen Brown
Jason Tatum
Los Angeles Clippers
New York Knicks
NBA Draft Combine
Philadelphia 76ers
USC Basketball
NBA Finals
Celtics
Pacers
Luka Doncic
WNBA

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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Rohan Nadkarni
Former co-host of this podcast, now with NBC News
NBC News
Episode: Winner & Losers of NBA Free Agency (w/ Rohan Nadkarni)
Mark Medina
NBA reporter and commentator
Sportskeeda, Fox Sports Radio
Episode: Key Playoff Difference Makers (w/ Mark Medina)
Rachel Nichols
Sports journalist and sports commentator
FS1 and Monumental Sports Network
Episode: Luka Returns To Dallas & Michael Malone's Firing (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Tim MacMahon
ESPN writer and author of The Wonder Boy.
ESPN
Episode: What Really Happened: The Luka Doncic Trade
Chris Fedor
Cavaliers reporter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Episode: Can The Cavs Reach 70 Wins? (w/ Chris Fedor)
Jovan Buha
A sports journalist covering the Lakers for The Athletic and creator of Buha's Block on YouTube.
The Athletic
Episode: The Lakers are Rolling Post Luka Trade (w/ Jovan Buha)
Nick Gallo
Long-time team reporter and sideline reporter with the Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
Episode: How The Thunder Climbed to the Top of the West (w/ Nick Gallo)
Lauri Markkanen
Former NBA All-Star with Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
Episode: Over/Under Win Totals w/ Rohan Nadkarni & Lauri Markkanen Interview
Sam Amick
Senior writer at The Athletic, covering the NBA
The Athletic
Episode: Who's Trending Up & Down in the Western Conference

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Chris Mannix
Senior writer at Sports Illustrated and host of Open Floor: SI's NBA Show. Known for his insightful commentary on NBA events and ability to dissect complex basketball scenarios with clarity.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Laker talk.

    You need to spend the whole pod on the lakers. Come ON ! There is no other news in theNBA. According to you. 👍🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cabo rave
    United States3 months ago
  • The NBA is complex…

    If you like simple NBA analysis like “Put ball in hoop” this is the pod for you…

    If you care about theory or process go check out Hot Hand Theory

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LanceThomasSTAN
    United States4 months ago
  • Fun

    Great pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colton’sroed
    United States6 months ago
  • There is only a handful of nba teams. As usual with you.

    You must be over the moon. Finally you can gush over your lakers. There is actually something going on…. Now you can be the boring GET UP guys over and over and over.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    cabo rave
    United States7 months ago
  • Rachel is smart

    Podcast Addict
    5
    gpkos2018
    9 months ago

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Many enjoy the diverse guest appearances, bringing fresh insights and perspectives.
Some listeners feel the podcast sometimes veers into irrelevant tangents but generally maintain that it remains informative and entertaining.
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Recurring complaints focus on the perceived bias toward certain teams, particularly the Lakers, and a desire for more balanced coverage.

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The NBA Is Back On NBC (w/ Michael Grady)
Q: What is the biggest storyline going into this NBA season for you?
There are multiple storylines, but a key one is the emergence of the Oklahoma City Thunder as a team that could dominate in the playoffs.
The NBA Is Back On NBC (w/ Michael Grady)
Q: Was calling games always the end goal for you?
Yes, it was always a dream to be a play-by-play announcer, influenced heavily by legendary broadcasts like Bob Costas' calls during Michael Jordan's era.
Thunder Even It Up & the Jason Kidd To Knicks Rumors (w/ Mark Medina)
Q: What adjustments do you think Indiana needs to make after the game?
Indiana must keep games competitive in the first three quarters and find ways to be more disciplined with their decision-making to reduce turnovers.
Dissecting That Crazy Pacers Comeback (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Q: Does game one change your perception of how you thought this series was going to go?
I thought the Pacers were going to win in six, but now I’m not sure and see that it’s likely going to be a hard-fought series.
Dissecting That Crazy Pacers Comeback (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Q: What adjustment do you think the Knicks have to make going into game two?
The Knicks need to attack Tyrese Haliburton more and try to exploit him on defense, given he's their weaker link.

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4. Tim MacMahon
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