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Open Floor: SI's NBA Show

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Los Angeles Lakers
Boston Celtics
New York Knicks
Oklahoma City Thunder
Lebron James
Dallas Mavericks
NBA Playoffs
Milwaukee Bucks
Luka Doncic
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Golden State Warriors
Cleveland Cavaliers
San Antonio Spurs
Victor Wembanyama
Philadelphia 76ers
Los Angeles Clippers
Jimmy Butler
Houston Rockets
Kawhi Leonard

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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Recent Guests

Bill Oram
Columnist for The Oregonian
The Oregonian / OregonLive
Episode: Inside Tom Dundon's Cheap Standoff With Portland (w/ Bill Oram)
Jay King
Celtics reporter for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: The Truth Behind the Celtics Trading Jaylen Brown (w/ Jay King)
Grant Liffmann
Front office insider, NBC Sports
NBC Sports
Episode: Lakers Spend Big On Free Agency & Other Major Moves (w/ Grant Liffmann)
Jovan Buha
Longtime Lakers reporter, Buha's Block on YouTube
Buha's Block (YouTube)
Episode: The Future of the Lakers w/ LeBron, Luka, & Reaves (w/ Jovan Buha)
Derek Fisher
18-year NBA veteran, former NBA head coach
NBC Sports (upcoming Spurs-Clippers call)
Episode: Spurs Gaining on OKC & Clippers Improbable Turnaround (w/ Derek Fisher)
Evan Turner
Former NBA player, NBA veteran, friend of Jayson Tatum
Episode: Jayson Tatum Will Officially Return & Hornets are on FIRE (w/ Evan Turner)
George Karl
Former NBA coach and Naismith Hall of Famer, executive producer of the documentary Soul Power
Episode: The Kawhi Leonard Aspiration Scandal Continues (w/ Pablo Torre)
Kevin Harlan
Iconic sports broadcaster and play-by-play commentator
Amazon
Episode: Kevin Harlan Is Your Fave Announcer's Fave Announcer
Rachel Nichols
Sports journalist and senior writer at Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Episode: What Luka & De'Aaron Fox's Extension's Mean for the West (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Hosts

Chris Mannix
Host of Open Floor: SI's NBA Show; senior SI analyst; long-time NBA writer
Rachel Nichols
Co-hosts and lead discussion driver with media experience

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • New fill ins.

    Nice try guys. You linger way too long on the same issue. Keep it moving.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cabo rave
    United States20 days ago
  • What is this even?

    Straight cabbage

    Tried calling it 🗑️ an the comment wouldn’t get posted

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LanceThomasSTAN
    United States2 months ago
  • More Rachel, Less Evan

    This is a tale of two pods. The episodes with Rachel are terrific — she and Mannix are both smart and insightful and they have a great rapport. Evan Turner is not ready for prime time. He’s inarticulate, rambling and seems unprepared. Please find a better second co-host or give us more Rachel!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Desidero
    United States3 months ago
  • Chris is a dumb guy

    “Knicks are a good east team I guess but not a great team - everyone would admit that) - top 3 offense and top 7 defense in the reg season - top 4 net rating - and has had the best net and making history with their 7 game win streak and margin of victories. You are not tapped in and should consider steering clear of talking about basketball.

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    1
    qwertyuiopasdz
    United States4 months ago
  • Evan

    Evan evan. A man of color and educated too. What’s with the right wing slander of the west coast Portland area? Sad.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cabo rave
    United States5 months ago

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Rachel's presence widely praised for balance and depth
Insightful but sometimes polarizing debates around star moves and ownership influence
Evan Turner opinions split listeners—strong reactions to some takes
High-quality, in-depth NBA analysis with entertaining banter

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Inside Tom Dundon's Cheap Standoff With Portland (w/ Bill Oram)
Q: What role does Jody Allen play in this situation and how does that affect the deal?
The discussion centers on fiduciary responsibilities and whether selling the team to Dundon was the best path for keeping it in Oregon, with debate over whether a local sale would have better preserved the city's access to the franchise.
Inside Tom Dundon's Cheap Standoff With Portland (w/ Bill Oram)
Q: How likely is relocation and what options could Dundon pursue if Portland stalls?
Relocation appears to hinge on how the city and state respond to public financing and leverage; potential targets include cities like Seattle, Austin, and Kansas City, with expansion fees and market conditions playing a big role in any move.
Inside Tom Dundon's Cheap Standoff With Portland (w/ Bill Oram)
Q: What was your first warning sign about the Blazers' future in Oregon?
The signs pointed to a disruptive leadership style under Dundon and an unprepared local system for his aggressive bargaining, with the sense that he would push hard on terms and leverage the relocation threat to maximize leverage.
The Truth Behind the Celtics Trading Jaylen Brown (w/ Jay King)
Q: Did you come away with any clarity on why this particular deal was done so quickly?
The guest acknowledges that while there were basketball reasons discussed, there isn't full clarity on why the deal happened as rapidly as it did, leaving some questions about the decision timeline and the prioritization of long-term fit over immediate improvement.
The Thunder Will Have A Very Complicated Offseason (w/ Mark Medina)
Q: Do you think that a big swing for a top player is even possible without dismantling the Thunder's depth?
Yes, it's possible in theory to pursue a high-impact upgrade by leveraging a combination of top draft capital and selective roster moves, but it would require sacrificing either future assets or one of the core young stars, which the Thunder may be reluctant to do given their emphasis on continuity and ceiling through youth.

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The show blends deep NBA analysis with insider perspective, covering blockbuster trades, front-office strategy, cap economics, and league-wide narratives. Episodes often pair measured breakdowns of team moves with lively banter, personal anecdotes, and occasional hot takes, making it useful for listeners who want both context and entertainment around summer sagas, salary cap gymnastics, and franchise-building. A notable strength is its ability to mix high-level strategy with on-the-ground reporting from credible insiders, plus the hosts' willingness to speculate about ownership, arena deals, and league geography. Potential listeners should enjoy thoughtful debates on basketball mechanics, player movement, and front-office decision-making, a... more

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