Open Floor: SI's NBA Show
Episodes
Nuggets Window Closing & ECF Preview (w/ Mark Medina)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Sportskeeda's Mark Medina to break down what moves the Nuggets have left with a talented yet shallow roster, what we can...
Wolves In WCF Again & Warriors Still Contenders (w/ Rachel Nichols)
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols convene for the first time since the crazy draft lottery and share their ideas for how they'd fix the lottery odds...
Inside The Most Dramatic Draft Lottery Ever (w/ Kevin Sweeney)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and SI's Kevin Sweeney talk live in Chicago at the NBA draft combine about the shocking draft lottery that saw the Mavericks jump to ...
Celtics Implode Against The Knicks (w/ Jay King)
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix talks to Jay King of The Athletic about the Celtics falling down 0-2 to the Knicks and how they've blown two twenty point leads, the ...
A Huge Giannis Disagreement & Clippers Lackluster Ending (w/ Rachel Nichols)
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols take their Giannis trade disagreement even further after the Bucks first round defeat, Tyrese Haliburton using his pla...
Rockets Not Ready Yet & The Giannis Conundrum (w/ Rachel Nichols)
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Jimmy Butler's takeover against the Rockets in game 4 and if the Rockets bright future should include Jale...
Anonymous Poll Drama & Bucks In Trouble (w/ Rachel Nichols)
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Rick Carlisle's comments about Tyrese Haliburton being named the league's most overrated player in an ...
Rockets Horrible Game 1 & Knicks Big Run (w/ Fred Katz)
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Fred Katz of the Athletic to discuss if more changes are coming in Atlanta after the dismissal of GM Landry Fields before br...
The Most Anticipated First Round Match Ups (w/ Rachel Nichols)
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down their most anticipated first round playoff series including: The two close to call matchup between the Nugg...
Our NBA Awards Go To... (w/ Rachel Nichols)
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the disastrous media session held by Nico Harrison and the Mavs front office before revealing who we voted for...
Key Playoff Difference Makers (w/ Mark Medina)
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina to discuss the Suns firing head coach Mike Budenholzer before discussing what players will be key difference mak...
Luka Returns To Dallas & Michael Malone's Firing (w/ Rachel Nichols)
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols get into the good and bad of Luka's return to Dallas, the shocking firing of Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Mal...
Unpacking A Hectic Lakers Season (w/ Dan Woike)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix sits down with Dan Woike of the LA Times to discuss the state of the Lakers after a dominant win over the Oklahoma City Thunder and how A...
What Really Happened: The Luka Doncic Trade
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix talks to ESPN's Tim MacMahon and author of the new book 'The Wonder Boy: Luka Doncic and the Curse of Greatness' about led to...
The Grizzlies Surprise Firing of Taylor Jenkins
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss why the Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins right before the start of the playoffs and the year long cha...
LeBron's Pat McAfee Rebuttal & Playoff Implications (w/ Rachel Nichols)
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss LeBron James sitting down with Pat McAfee on ESPN for 90 minutes as the conversation around him and Stephen A ...
How Far Can The Knicks Really Go? (w Alan Hahn)
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by MSG's Alan Hahn to discuss the good but puzzling New York Knicks can beat the Celtics, successfully pair Karl Anthony To...
Celtics Sell For Record Price & PHX's Booker Question (w/ Rachel Nichols)
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Boston Celtics selling for a record $6.1 billion and if the tv rights bubble will cause this number to ...
Can The Cavs Reach 70 Wins? (w/ Chris Fedor)
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix talks about people claiming Shai Gilgeous-Alexander foul baiting on his way to MVP before he's joined by Chris Fedor from the Clevela...
LeBron vs. Stephen A. & Den/OKC Throw Down (w/ Rachel Nichols)
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols LeBron James on court confrontation of Stephen A Smith over comments about Bronny Jr and Stephen A's ongoing respo...
The Mavs Devastating Implosion Continues (w/ Rachel Nichols)
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss what Kyrie Irving tearing his ACL means for the Mavericks going forward, an even more loaded post trade deadli...
The Lakers are Rolling Post Luka Trade (w/ Jovan Buha)
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by the Athletic's Jovan Buha to discuss how the new look Lakers are 10-2 after the Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis trade, how the...
Are the Lakers Legitimate Title Contenders? (w/ Rachel Nichols)
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the new look Los Angeles Lakers and if they’re legitimate title contenders post-Luka Doncic trade. Plus, the...
Lu Dort on Defensive Dominance & Going Undrafted
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix sits down with Thunder guard Lu Dort on what it was like going undrafted, making defense the cornerstone of his game, defending smaller g...
Butler's Warriors Debut & Knicks Turn Up The Heat (w/ Ben Golliver)
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Ben Golliver to discuss if this weekends all star festivities will improve over previous editions, Jimmy Butler's first ...
Anarchy In Dallas after Luka Trade (w/ Rachel Nichols)
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the new look Lakers with Luka Doncic after his first game with the team, the fallout for the Hornets and Laker...
An Eventful Trade Deadline Recap (w/ Rachel Nichols)
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the rest of an eventful trade deadline and why Jimmy Butler joining the Warriors won't help them that m...
Chaos: Luka Dončić to the Lakers (w/ Rachel Nichols)
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chis Mannix and Rachel Nichols convene for an emergency podcast to break down the wild trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers in exchange for Ant...
Another Potential Betting Scandal? (w/ Rachel Nichols)
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Rachel Nichols as they dissect what we know about the NBA investigating and clearing Terry Rozier of any wrongdoing after ir...
Butler Suspended Indefinitely & Deadline Moves (w/ Sam Amick)
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Sam Amick of The Athletic to discuss the Miami Heat suspending Jimmy Butler indefinitely for quitting a team practice, why t...
All Star Starters & Surprises/Disappointments (w/ Rachel Nichols)
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichol discuss who they selected as their starters for the all star game before discussing who are the biggest surprises and d...
Celtics Cause For Concern? (w/ Ben Golliver)
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Ben Golliver of The Washington Post to discuss if we should be concerned about the Celtics after they drop 3 of 5, the lates...
Buying In On Cleveland & The Re-Beam Team Kings (w/ Rachel Nichols)
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the Cavaliers big win over the Thunder and if we're buying them as a championship contender, the latest in...
How The Thunder Climbed to the Top of the West (w/ Nick Gallo)
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix discusses Jimmy Butler demanding a trade from the Miami Heat and why he won't end up on the Suns before talking to Oklahoma City Thun...
What Stars Are on the Trade Block? (w/ Rachel Nichols)
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss what the Pelicans might do with an injured Zion Williamson amidst a disastrous season for the Pelicans, if De&...
The State of the Milwaukee Bucks
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix sits down with Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to discuss how the Milwaukee Bucks have rebounded after a 2-8 start to win...
NBA Trade Season Officially Begins
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the officIal start of NBA trade season as the Warriors dealing for Dennis Schröder and whether they'll ad...
The Denver Nuggets Quick Free Fall (w/ Rachel Nichols)
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Nikola Jokic playing super human basketball as the Nuggets hit their worst slump in years and what they may to...
LeBron James Is Starting To Age A Little (w/ Rachel Nichols)
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the early season TV ratings for the league before discussing how LeBron James is starting to show his age a bi...
Early Season Overachievers (w/ Rachel Nichols)
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the Lakers recent three game skid before breaking down the early season success of the Orlando Magic, Houston ...
NBA Tweaks All Star Game Yet Again (w/ Rachel Nichols)
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the tepid response that the new four team pickup style all star game received and how they would inject som...
Cavs/Celtics & Sixers Confront Embiid
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Mark Medina discuss Dalton Knecht's 37 point heater, the Cavs/Celtics NBA Cup showdown, the Warriors jumping out to a surprising ...
Sixers Are In Trouble With or Without Embiid (w/ Ben Golliver)
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Ben Golliver of the Washington Post to discuss how the Sixers have a chemistry problem whether Joel Embiid is healthy or not...
Darius Miles & Quentin Richardson
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix talks to Darius Miles and Quentin Richardson about the 10th anniversary of the Players Tribune, who the first player was to bust their as...
Rachel Nichols on Season Opening & Adam Silver Interview
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix talks to Rachel Nichols about Bronny James appearing with LeBron in his first game, the Celtics record setting three point attempts &...
Over/Under Win Totals w/ Rohan Nadkarni & Lauri Markkanen Interview
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Rohan Nadkarni this week to discuss the improbable return of Lonzo Ball, the WNBA's odd end to a very successful finals,...
Who's Trending Up & Down in the Western Conference
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Sam Amick of The Athletic to discuss some results from this season's GM survey before discussing where the Warriors, Sun...
Preseason Debut For Bronny James
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina to break down Bronny James debut with the Lakers and why we should temper expectations for him going forward. We...
Greg Oden Reflects on His Career
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix talks to former no. 1 overall pick Greg Oden about the unexpected turn his career in the NBA took, how he knew it was time to retire, lea...
Unpacking The Karl-Anthony Towns Trade w/ Fred Katz
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix talks with Fred Katz of the Athletic about the passing about NBA hall of famer Dikembe Mutombo before breaking down the surprise blockbus...
How The Celtics Will Defend Their Title
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix discusses the news that Kawhi Leonard underwent knee surgery in the offseason before he's joined by Jay King of the Athletic to discu...
Rough Offseason For Nuggets & Clippers w/ Ben Golliver
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Ben Golliver of the Washington Post to get into Adrian Wojnarowski's retirement, Joel Embiid's contract extension, h...
The Wizards Rebuild w/ Head Coach Brian Keefe
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix talks to new Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe about taking over as head coach mid season, how he sees the teams rebuild going, t...
T-Wolves High Expectations & Kenny Smith
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic to discuss what is going on with the ownership of the Timberwoves and the title hopes for th...
Can The Knicks Compete with the Celtics?
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Rohan Nadkarni to break down the rumors of a past trade proposal that would have sent LeBron to the Warriors, if the Knicks ...
NBA TV Rights Update
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by the NY Post's Ryan Glasspiegel to get into Warner Bros matching Amazon's offer for NBA TV rights, what it could mean...
USA Basketball Needs An Overhaul
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina as we get into some more NBA TV rights news, Bronny James up and down performance in summer league, why USA bask...
Lakers & Clippers Lackluster Free Agency
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buhan to discuss the L.A. Clippers letting Paul George walk to the Philadelphia 76ers & the res...
2024 NBA Free Agency Kicks Off
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina to break down why the Celtics ownership is putting the team up for sale and the start of NBA free agency includi...
Draft Recap w/ Ben Golliver & Kevin Sweeney
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix breaks down the first free agency moves of the offseason with Ben Golliver including the Knicks trading for Mikal Bridges, if the Rockets...
Lakers Hire JJ Redick
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Dan Woike of the LA Times to break down what led to the Lakers hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach, why the job isn'...
Celtics Win 18th Championship
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Mark Medina break down the Celtics win over the Dallas Mavericks for their 18th title and why you can't buy a championship anymor...
Celtics Near Title & Hurley Turns Down LA
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix us joined by The Athletics Jovan Buhato break down the Celtics dominant Finals performance that has them one win away from a title before...
Caitlin Clark & The WNBA's Expansion
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Howard Megdal from the IX Sports to discuss Caitlin Clark's first month in the league, other players rough play, the med...
NBA Finals Preview w/ Rachel Nichols
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Rachel Nichols to discuss if the Timberwolves can really run it back and possible trade destinations for Karl-Anthony Towns ...
Celtics Finals Run & Lakers Coaching Search
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix and Mark Medina break down the Karl-Anthony Towns led Wolves victory in game five and whether they can win in Minnesota to force game six...
Conference Finals Preview
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix breaks down the Timberwolves huge comeback win against the Nuggets and why Denver's lack of bench help may be a problem for them goin...
Bronny James Draft Stock
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by SI's Kevin Sweeney to break down Bronny James performance at the draft combine, the uncertainty about who will be taken ...
Knicks/Pacers & Trading Kevin Durant
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina to break down if JJ Redick is really the best candidate for the Lakers head coaching job, how a healthy Indiana ...
Playoff Punishments & NBA TV Rights
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix breaks down the questionable decision by the NBA to fine and not suspend Jamal Murray after the Nuggets guard threw a heat pack onto the ...
The Future of First Round Cast Off's w/ Brian Scalabrine
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix talks to NBA veteran and current Celtics analyst Brian Scalabrine about if Paul George would find more success with the Magic or Sixers, ...
MVP Race Tightens & MJ'S Hornet's Legacy
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
REMINDER: Open Floor will be moving to the Crossover feed starting next week so please subscribe and join us there! Mannix is joined again by Rohan Na...
How The West Could Be Won
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rohan and Chris and joined by Chris Mannix again on this week's Open Floor where we break down a wide open western conference and why the Kyrie Tr...
Ja Morant's Consequences & The Surging Knicks
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix joins Rohan & Herring to get into both the real life and basketball consequences that Ja Morant could face after his gun related IG l...
Are the Lakers’ Playoffs Hopes Done?
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris react to the news of LeBron’s ankle injury and if the Lakers can still make the playoffs. Then they discuss a fu...
Previewing the Final Stretch of the Season
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris preview the final quarter of the NBA season. They run through their thoughts on the Warriors and Stephen Curry, the...
Trade Deadline Megapod Pt 2: Why Didn't They Make a Deal?
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rohan Nadkarni and Chris Herring are joined by the Crossover podcasts Chris Mannix and Howard Beck for part 2 of our trade deadline megapod to break d...
The Aftermath of the Kyrie Trade
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris react to the Kyrie Irving trade. They discuss their skepticism about the trade on and off the court, whether it was...
Where Should OG Anunoby Go?
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris start by discussing the OG Anunoby-mania surrounding the trade deadline. They break down whether he will be worth t...
A NBA Rivalry Week Recap
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan is joined by Sports Illustrated senior writer Chris Mannix. They begin by discussing some of the week’s rivalry games, incl...
What's Causing The Scoring Boom?
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris start by discussing some notable performances from MLK Day, including Walker Kessler’s big night against the Wolv...
NBA Season Halfway Point Surprises
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris begin by discussing their observations from Thursday night’s games, including Luka’s minutes and the third-quar...
Trae Young for Karl-Anthony Towns?
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris begin by discussing the Nuggets’ blowout win over the Clippers, if it holds any significance, and the experience ...
New Contenders in the New Year
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris run over Rohan’s list of contenders headed into 2023. Which of the Grizzlies, Clippers, Warriors and Nuggets is t...
Christmas Day NBA Preview
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris look ahead to a few of the Christmas Day games, starting with the heavyweight tilt between Boston and Milwaukee. Is...
What Happened to Kevin Arnovitz? featuring Kevin Arnovitz
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan is joined by former ESPN NBA writer Kevin Arnovitz. They discuss Kevin’s experience of watching the NBA as a casual fan and...
A Tribute to Grant Wahl
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan is joined by Sports Illustrated senior writer Jon Wertheim to celebrate the life of their friend, Grant Wahl.Advertising Inqu...
Revisiting the Biggest Offseason Trades
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris begin by discussing the early returns of Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell, and Dejounte Murray trades from the summer....
The Anthony Davis Revival
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris hop around the league to discuss several teams. They start with Anthony Davis’s recent hot stretch and what it me...
Checking In On The Heat & Nuggets
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris dive deep on a team they’ve both written about recently: the Miami Heat. They break down the team’s overwhelmin...
Our Quarter Season Awards
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and John revisit Lakers trade rumors and a potential Kemba Walker signing before handing out their Quarter Season Awards. The...
Injuries Ravage the League Already
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and John begin by discussing the returns of Kawhi Leonard and Kyrie Irving and what they mean for their respective teams. The...
Light the Sacramento Beam!
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris start with a spirited discussion about one of the most fun teams in the league, the Sacramento Kings, and what make...
The Anthony Davis Fake Trade Machine
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and John start by running through some Anthony Davis fake trades the Lakers may need to consider. They also briefly discuss t...
What’s Wrong with the Wolves?
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris start by discussing the continued success of the Utah Jazz. Should the front office keep the team together? And is ...
Can Anyone Stop the Bucks (or Jazz)?
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and John start by discussing the remedial measures the Nets have laid out for Kyrie Irving while he’s suspended from basket...
A Rough But Also Great Start To The Season
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris start by discussing the latest news regarding Kyrie Irving and Josh Primo. Then they open up the mailbag to get int...
Warriors Temperature Check w/ Dan Devine
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan is joined by Yahoo Sports’s Dan Devine. They begin by discussing the mess with the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving, both on ...
Let's Give Ben Simmons Some Time
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris start by discussing the slight improvements they’ve seen from Ben Simmons, and whether or not he can ultimately m...
Adam Silver Hates Tanking & Teams To Worry About
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rohan & John discuss Adam Silver's comments about relegating bad teams to discourage tanking, the early struggles of the Sixers and Heat, and ...