Open Floor: SI's NBA Show

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down Luka Dončić's MVP-like start to the season and whether the Lakers have enough around him to compete with the Spurs and Rockets. We also get into how the Memphis Grizzlies have avoided a bottoming-out rebuild to start the season 6-0 and what the NBA can do to prevent more catastrophic injuries to star players.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 make to stay competitive going forward and whether the undefeated Houston Rockets are better than we thought.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Sixers’ superteam so far before breaking down how concerned the winless Heat, Warriors, and Knicks should be going forward.Sponsored by:IM8: im8health.com/openfloor code: OPENFLOORAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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, what we can expect from Lauri Markkanen in a full season, and how he has coached Jaren Jackson Jr. since he came over from Memphis.Sponsored by:IM8: im8health.com/openfloor code: OPENFLOORAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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, and what we can expect from an exciting Orlando team led by Paolo Banchero.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy