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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
Golden State Warriors
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Los Angeles Clippers
Cleveland Cavaliers
San Antonio Spurs
Victor Wembanyama
Philadelphia 76ers
Kawhi Leonard
Jimmy Butler
Indiana Pacers

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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Chris Mannix & Evan Turner break down the latest developments in the ongoing media battle between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and whether their differing personalities led to Brown being traded. We also get into what moves the OKC Thunder should ma... more

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the severe lower-leg injury suffered by Jalen Williams, how the Thunder will deal with his prolonged absence, and whether the NBA needs a longer training camp to help players better prepare for the season. They... more

Chris Mannix talks to Jazz head coach Will Hardy about coaching through a long rebuild, how he views his depth at the guard position, coaching his young core of Keyonte George, Darryn Peterson, & Ace Bailey, if we can expect a bigger lineup at times,... more

Chris Mannix talks to new Magic head coach Sean Sweeney about his days doing everything on a college staff, breaking into the league with the Brooklyn Nets, working with a young Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, the Spurs’ Finals run this season, a... more

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Recent Guests

Will Hardy
Head coach of the Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
Episode: One-on-One With Utah Jazz Head Coach Will Hardy
Sean Sweeney
NBA coach and former assistant with the Nets, Pistons, Mavericks and Spurs
Orlando Magic
Episode: One-on-One With New Orlando Magic Head Coach Sean Sweeney
Evan Turner
10-year NBA veteran, former second overall pick, Chicagoan, guest on the episode
Former NBA Player, Chicago native
Episode: OKC Nails Another Draft Class & the Re-Debut of Ja Morant & LaMelo Ball (w/ Evan Turner)
Sam Amick
Senior writer, The Athletic; guest on episode
The Athletic
Episode: NBA Media Highlights: Duren's Contract, Jokic Staying Put, & the Lakers (w/ Sam Amick)
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)
Rachel Nichols
Guest on Open Floor: SI's NBA Show
Episode: Knicks vs. Spurs: Previewing the 2026 NBA Finals (w/ Rachel Nichols)
Mark Medina
Basketball writer and media contributor
Forbes, Fadeaway World, CBS LA, Spectrum Sportsnet, Fox Sports Radio
Episode: The Thunder Will Have A Very Complicated Offseason (w/ Mark Medina)

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 States3 months ago
  • What is this even?

    Straight cabbage

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LanceThomasSTAN
    United States4 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 States5 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    qwertyuiopasdz
    United States6 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 States7 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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One-on-One With New Orlando Magic Head Coach Sean Sweeney
Q: What is your vision for how this team looks at its best every night?
Sweeney wants the Magic to play physical, connected defense and attack with balance and control on offense. He also wants the team to create together and use its versatile players in advantageous positions, including through screening.
One-on-One With New Orlando Magic Head Coach Sean Sweeney
Q: How did you get into coaching, and why was coaching the way you wanted it to go?
Sweeney says he knew in high school he wanted to stay in basketball even if playing did not work out. His former high school coach offered him a job at Anoka Ramsey Community College, and he moved through college coaching roles before getting an opportunity with the Nets.
One-on-One With Utah Jazz Head Coach Will Hardy
Q: When you're drafting a Darryn Peterson, another kind of lead guard type, was there any concern in your mind about how that, if that could adversarially affect someone like Keyonte and how have you kind of tried to focus on making that work, that pairing?
Hardy says he sees the pairing as an opportunity, not a conflict. Both players can handle the ball and play off it, and he wants them to focus on helping one another rather than on labels such as point guard.
One-on-One With Utah Jazz Head Coach Will Hardy
Q: For you, these last couple of years, like how hard, what did it get for you? Like, was there ever a point where you're like, are we ever going to dig our way out of this and get to the other side?
Hardy says he sometimes experiences doubt and is hard on himself, but his belief in the Utah organization and its willingness to work has not wavered. He sees it as his responsibility to sustain that belief for the team and fans.
OKC Nails Another Draft Class & the Re-Debut of Ja Morant & LaMelo Ball (w/ Evan Turner)
Q: Which backcourt duo looks most likely to succeed this season, Dame-Lillard or Ant-LaMelo?
The hosts lean toward Minnesota with LaMelo and Anthony Edwards due to high-level chemistry and shared pace, while acknowledging that Dame and Lillard offer strong stability and scoring punch, making it a close call that hinges on fit and health.

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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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