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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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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the bombshell reporting by Pablo Torre that alleges Kawhi Leonard signed a $28 million no-show marketing agreement to circumvent the salary cap. We break down why it appears to be true, past punishments for teams doing it, and why we can expect a thorough investigation by the league into an issue it takes very seriouslyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
1Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the western conference contenders tier list into who the ring chasers, middle of the pack, and Cancun bound teams are and wonder if we'll see another slugfest between the Thunder and Nuggets in the playoffs, if we're underrating the Clippers and Lakers, where the Wolves and Mavs land after their roster mishaps, the disasters that are the Kings and PelicansAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the eastern conference contenders tier list into who the ring chasers, middle of the pack, and Cancun bound teams are and wonder if this is the most important season for the Cavs since LeBron left, why we're bullish on the all in Hawks, and if the Celtics are really bad enough to miss the playoffsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Mannix and Albert Breer discuss Michael Porter Jr.'s recent comments on how gambling has affected the league and the pressure it puts on players before discussing some of the games we're most looking forward to after the league wide schedule release. We also discuss if the Portland Trail Blazers will remain in Portland in the long term after the teams sale and why the Celtics will have a new governor after their record breaking sale was completeSponsored by: https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down Luka getting a big extension from the Lakers and why Bronny James wasn't among the players at his press conference. We also get into if Giannis will join the Bucks at training camp, where Russell Westbrook will end up in free agency, how long De'Aaron Fox will be with the Spurs after signing a max extension, and what the Connecticut Sun's massive asking price means for an eventful future of the WNBASponsored by: https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Damian Lillard making a feel good return to the Blazers and how he'll fit into their roster once he recovers from his achilles injury. We also break down where Chris Paul will fit in the Clippers roster during his farewell season with the team and if Marcus Smart will be a major contributor after signing with the LakersAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols get into how Yang Hansen has become the talk of Summer League before getting into Rich Paul's vague comments on LeBron's future, Bradley Beal joining the Clippers after a buyout with the Suns, and Adam Silver's comments on possible league expansionAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down Cooper Flagg's promising summer league debut and why we expect him to improve by the time he's finished in Vegas. We also discuss the vague answers given by Giannis about his affinity for Milwaukee, the puzzling extension given to Devin Booker, the Heat acquiring Norman Powell, and the latest on he possibility of LeBron leaving for another teamAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ahead of the phenom's NBA summer league debut, SI's Chris Mannix sits down with his mother, childhood coaches, NBA vet Brian Scalabrine, and Duke head coach Jon Scheyer about growing the talent from a first grader dominating the rec league to the most highly sought after prospect since LeBron JamesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Mannix is joined by Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Knicks finally hiring Mike Brown as their new head coach and if is coaching style will fit in with the James Dolan led organization and if a LeBron trade could actually happen with the teams very minor moves in free agencyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni of NBC News discuss the Bucks deciding to waive Damian Lillard and stretch the remainder of his contract following his achilles tear before discussing how the winner and loser of free agency including the Rockets and Hawks making major moves to contend and the Lakers and Pacers making little improvements and suffering huge departuresAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Mannix and Jovan Buha discuss LeBron James exercising his option for the 2025 season and if he'll seek a trade if the team isn't prepared to compete for a championship this season. We also get into the state of the Lakers roster and if the rumored additions and subtractions will live up to the expectations of Luka DoncicAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols get into an eventful NBA and discuss Ace Bailey getting snagged by the Jazz in a surprise move, the Suns loading up on questionable centers, why the Pelicans gave up an unprotected first round pick to draft Derik Queen, the wild swing made by the Blazers in drafting China's Yang Hansen, plus the moves made by the Celtics and Mavericks to remain contendersAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Tyrese Haliburton's devastating injury in game 7 and if the league can do anything to mitigate these injuries before breaking down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's case for the hall of fame and if the Thunder can build a dynasty in today's modern party filled NBAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina to discuss the Lakers $10 billion sale, if it's still profitable to run an NBA team, and what changes may come to the Lakers front office. We also break down the first Finals game 7 in ten years and discuss if the Thunder start a new dynasty or if the Pacers are the team of destinySponsored by: LinkedIn JobsLinkedIn.com/OPENFLOORAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss if the Indiana Fever need an enforcer for Caitlin Clark after a very physical game against the Connecticut Sun before getting into why the Desmond Bane trade was one of the rare trades where both teams win and why Jalen Williams will keep climbing the all nba rankiings next season after his 40 point explosion in game sox of the FinalsSponsored by: LinkedIn Jobslinkedin.com/openfloorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss how the Knicks coaching search keeps getting more desperate as a fifth team denies a request to poach their play caller, how the Kevin Durant trade rumors intensifying means we are in for an eventful draft night, and what the Thunder need to do to even the series as the Pacers out hustle them in game threeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Mannix discusses the rumors surrounding Jason Kidd leaving the Mavericks to coach the Knicks and why the Mavs should consider blowing up the roster around Cooper Flagg before he's joined by Mark Medina to break down how the Thunder bounced back from their own Pacers comeback to dominate in game 2Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols get into the surprise firing of Tom Thibodeau and question the motives behind letting a coach go that led the Knicks to their first conference finals in twenty five years. We also discuss the end of the NBA on TNT as the league goes to streaming, and preview the Finals matchup between the Thunder and PacersSponsored by: Underdog SportsMust be 18 plus (19 plus in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 plus in Colorado for some games; 21 plus in Massachusetts and Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org. In Arizona, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXT-STEP to 53342. In New York, call the 24/7 HOPE line at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris Mannix is joined by Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk about what the Knicks need to do after losing to the Pacers in the ECF, what Mitchell Robinson does for this team, the good and not so good of Karl-Anthony Towns, and how Jalen Brunson can become the best player in franchise historySponsored by: Underdog SportsMust be 18 plus (19 plus in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 plus in Colorado for some games; 21 plus in Massachusetts and Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org. In Arizona, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXT-STEP to 53342. In New York, call the 24/7 HOPE line at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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To me it is anoying that Michael cannot go for 15 secs without being interrupted by Rohan. I can't help but thinking: why should I listen to someone that shows utter disregard for yhe opinions of others. Congratulations Michael on handling the contant interruptions with bullet proof patience.
Ad a returning listener, the amount of ads is ridiculous and they are annoying. "Hi, my name is Karen, go listen to my stupid podcast about stupid girly stuff" in the most obnoxious voice. Sorry if this sounds sexist, but know your audience, please! PS: Rohan is the best!
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I'm praying that by new host you mean old host, no offense to rob or anyone else.
great show
3 series' left in the Playoffs at this point and can't possibly fit them all in within 80 minutes🤔. Pathetic.
fail. this take is very cold.
you all really spent 50 mins talking about the Lakers...
this show is enjoyable even tho Andrew is half stupid when it comes to the NBA