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Open Floor: SI"s NBA Show

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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50:16

Zion Injured...Again & What Is Going On With Ja? (w/...

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2025/11/05

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols dive into the latest injury for Zion Williamson and how his injury will affect the struggling Pelicans. They also discuss the Miliwaukee Bucks and what Giannis' future could be with the Bucks, how impressive Ryan Rollins has been for Miliwaukee this season. Finally, Chris and Rachel react to the Ja Morant situation in Memphis and if there is a possibility that the Grizzlies could look to trade him.Sponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code

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50:38

NBA Surprises & Disappointments So Far (w/ Evan Turner)

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2025/10/31

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down some of the biggest surprises after the first week of the season and get into how the Miami Heat are winning with a new roster, why the Orlando Magic's new additions haven't put it together yet, the Sixers remaining undefeated behind their young guards, and the dismal situation already happening in New OrleansSponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR' & Rocket Money (rocketmoney.com/openfloor)Advertising

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51:40

Wemby's Unreal Start & Boston's Playoff Despair (w/...

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2025/10/28

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down how the stellar Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton will have to lead a Lakers team in a stretch without Luka & LeBron. We also discuss Wemby's early hall of fame level play, the Spurs young core, and why the winless Celtics may not want to make the play in to cash in on a loaded draftSponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR' & Rocket Money (rocketmoney.com/openfloor)Advertising Inquiries:

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43:05

Billups Joins Rozier In MASSIVE Gambling Scandal (w/...

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2025/10/24

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner discuss what we know so far about Chauncey Billups arrest and Terry Rozier's suspension due to two ever changing gambling scandals. We also discuss why former player Damon Jones role could be even bigger in the scandal before breaking down the Rockets in their seasoning opening loss to the Thunder, and Wemby's huge, MVP caliber performance against the MavsSponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR'Advertising Inquiries:

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100:57

Durant's BIG Extension & Updating Our Sixers...

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2025/10/21

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down Kevin Durant's two year extension with the Rockets, the remaining extensions given out before Monday's deadline, how we're feeling about the Sixers after seeing them during the preseason, how Joe Mazzulla will lead the Celtics this season, and moreSponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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40:17

Under the Radar Underperformers (w/ Evan Turner)

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2025/10/17

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down some teams we don't plan on talking about this season and discuss why the Kings are the most hopeless team in the NBA, why the Hornets should have the talent to finish at .500 in a weak eastern conference, why the Pelicans need to be in win now mode after trading away next years draft pick, how the Grizzlies have already been bit by the injury bug before the season has even begun, and moreSponsored by: Rocket Money (rocketmoney.com/openfloor)Advertising

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60:22

Are Magic & Spurs For Real?/ Lauri Markkanen's Trade...

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2025/10/15

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss LeBron's sciatica and if time off this season could actually be good for him before discussing how far the new look Magic and Spurs will go after looking freat in the preseason. We also discuss when and where the Jazz might deal Lauri Markkanen, get into the annual GM survey, and Mannix talks to Jay King from The Athletic about losing 57-4 in. scrimmage featuring the Celtics media members vs. the Celtics coaching staffSponsored by: Rocket Money

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33:32

Kevin Harlan Is Your Fave Announcer's Fave Announcer

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2025/10/12

Chris Mannix is joined by Kevin Harlan to talk about how he got it into broadcasting right out college, the great advice he got from John Madden to open up on the mic, moving from TNT to call the NBA on Amazon, and how he can make anything sound excitingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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39:10

LeBron's Non-Decision & Conference Top 4 Seeds

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2025/10/10

Chris Mannix is joined by new weekly co-host Evan Turner to discuss LeBron's "Decision 2.0", what the new look Lakers can do this season, why Cade Cunningham is a top ten player, and what our top four teams are in the Eastern & Western conferencesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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61:15

WNBA Head For Long Lockout & Giannis To NY!? (w/...

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2025/10/08

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss LeBron's non-decision "announcement" before getting into the WNBA's battle between the players and commissioner Cathy Engelbert. We also break down the news that the Bucks spoke to the Knicks about Giannis this summer, why we think Victor Wembanyama could win the MVP this season, and why the Wolves young players need to come through this year after two years of roster degradation Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

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41:08

The NBA Is Back On NBC (w/ Michael Grady)

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2025/10/06

Chris Mannix is joined by play-by-play announcer Michael Brady, who will be calling games for the leagues return to NBA this season, to discuss the many broadcasting jobs he's had along the way, the level of rehearsal they prefer before going on air, their most intriguing storylines heading into this season, and moreSponsored by: Rocket Money (rocketmoney.com/openfloor)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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50:30

Kawhi Remains Tight Lipped At Media Day (w/ Rachel...

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2025/09/29

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down Kawhi Leonard's six minute appearance at media day before he was whisked away by Clippers personnel, how the Lakers looked with a rebuilt roster, why the Lakers decided to extend JJ Redick's contract, how many games Joel Embiid will play this season, and moreSponsored by: Rocket Money (rocketmoney.com/openfloor)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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49:44

Rockets Young Core Tested & Nuggets Preseason...

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2025/09/23

Chris Mannix discusses how the Rockets will respond to losing Fred VanVleet to a torn ACL before he's joined by Rachel Nichols to break down how Kevin Durant will fit into a lengthy Houston lineup, why the Magic paid a high cost for Desmond Bane in a weak eastern conference, and why an anonymous league poll had very few people picking the Nuggets to win the Northwest division despite a great offseason of roster buildingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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49:43

Adam Silver Addresses Kawhi Scandal & Sixers or...

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2025/09/11

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols debate if we're underrating or overrating the Sixers and Celtics going into this season before getting into Adam Silver addressing the Kawhi Leonard scandal publicly, if the league will want to take on Steve Ballmer, and Silver's rough comments on the rising costs of watching an NBA game at home and in personAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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14:37

Steve Ballmer Gives Unconvincing Denial of Scandal...

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2025/09/05

Chris Mannix dissects Steve Ballmer breaking his silence on Sportscenter in an interview with Ramona Shelburne where he emphatically denied his involvement in the Kawhi Leonard endorsement scandal and why his many reasons were less than convincing Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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35:53

The Kawhi Endorsement Scandal Won't Go Away Soon (w/...

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2025/09/04

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

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72:15

Western Conference Contender Tier List (w/ Rachel...

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2025/09/03

Chris 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:

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40:24

Eastern Conference Contender Tier List (w/ Rachel...

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2025/08/28

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

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47:53

Must See 2025 Games & Big Ownership Changes (w/...

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2025/08/15

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

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59:58

What Luka & De'Aaron Fox's Extension's Mean for the...

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2025/08/06

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

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