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Open Floor: SI"s NBA Show

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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51:33

The Kawhi Leonard Aspiration Scandal Continues (w/...

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2026/02/13

Chris Mannix talks to Pablo Torre about his ongoing investigation into the Kawhi Leonard/Steve Ballmer cap circumvention scandal, how the paper trail continues to grow, and what Adam Silver might say about the league's investigation at all star weekendChris also speaks to NBA hall of famer George Karl about the new Amazon documentary 'Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association', his time in the ABA with the San Antonio Spurs, and what he thinks of today's

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43:07

Will A.D. Get A Big Extension & The NBA's HUGE...

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2026/02/10

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the comments made by Anthony Davis about joining the Wizards and if he'll get the extension he wants from Washington. We also discuss the egregious tanking done by the Jazz, the ways the league could discourage the entire league from losing on purpose, and the scrap pile that all star weekend has turned intoSponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

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50:16

The Trade Deadline Ends & Tanking Season Begins (w/...

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2026/02/07

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down a very eventful trade deadline and get into why the Wizards trade for Anthony Davis is a great move for the oft struggling franchise, how long Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the Bucks after no deal was made for the superstar, why more teams than ever have no reason to win for the rest of the season, and and the important ramifications of the Clippers dealing Ivica Zubac to the PacersGo to https://surfshark.com/OPENFLOOR or use code OPENFLOOR at

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63:34

Trade Deadline Moves Begin While Harden Wants...

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2026/02/03

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down Jaren Jackson Jr. being dealt to the Jazz and why Utah is still going to tank creatively to land a future star in this years draft. We also discuss if the Timberwolves are trying to set up their own trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo after making a move of their own, hw better the Celtics are with the newly acquired Nikola Vučević, and what is going on exactly with James Harden demanding a trade out of the blueGo to https://surfshark.com/OPENFLOOR or use code

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32:02

Giannis Has Played His Last Game for the Bucks (w/...

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2026/01/29

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the reports that the Bucks are listening to aggressive trade offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo after the future hall of famer expressed his desire to play for another team. We discuss if the Bucks will wait until the offseason to deal Giannis, which teams will make a play for him, and if a trade will pay off for the lucky franchiseAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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36:12

Clippers Miraculous Turnaround & The Warriors Steph...

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2026/01/27

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down how the red hot Clippers have entered the play in mix after a 6-21 start and if James Harden should save his energy for a playoff run. We also discuss why the Warriors need to sit down with Steph to discuss what the teams future should be and how Giannis Giannis Antetokounmpo's calf injury could impact the trade talks surrounding himAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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41:18

Pistons Try to Outrun Celtics & Warriors Kuminga...

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2026/01/22

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down how the red hot Pistons may have Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on their heels if the all star returns for Boston this season before discussing Mike Dunleavy's comments on Jonathan Kuminga's trade demand and the Knicks suffering their worst loss of the seasonSponsored 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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32:50

Blazers Become a Contender Again & The Knicks KAT...

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2026/01/19

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down the Portland Trail Blazers recent hot streak and how the franchise has finally turned the corner after several years of rebuilding. We also break down the if there is friction between Karl-Anthony Towns and head coach Mike Brown and the Detroit Pistons stellar record so far this seasonSponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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47:26

Rockets Concerning Losing Streak & Complicated Star...

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2026/01/13

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down who they think should be all star starters, the Rockets road losing streak out west, if the Grizzlies can find a trade destination for Ja Morant by the deadline, and how Anthony Davis' recent injury history may have complicated a Trae Young dealAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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58:32

Ja Morant Is on the Market While Giannis Insists He's...

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2026/01/09

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down who might be willing to trade for Ja Morant as the Grizzlies start listening to offers for the former all star and why they might have to settle for a meager return. We also discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo saying he'll never ask for a trade out of Milwaukee, how much Trae Young will actually play for the Wizards this season, and if the Warriors have any moves left to make with the remaining pieces of their dynasty runSponsored by Underdog: Download the

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45:09

Atlanta Gets A Trae Young Trade Going & Boston...

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2026/01/06

Chris Mannix & Rachel Nichols break down the Hawks looking at trade destinations for Trae Young, where the star guard could be traded to, and if it's worth it for the team to deal him. We also get into the Celtics surging into second place in the East behind MVP level play from Jaylen Brown and if the struggling Thunder will make a move at the deadlineSponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

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37:08

A Pro's Perspective on the Portal & Lakers Lose Big...

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2026/01/02

Chris Mannix & Evan Turner break down the latest on semi-pro players returning to college and get Evan's perspective as a former college athlete in the pre NIL days. We also get into why the league should get rid of it's 65 game minimum rule in order to qualify for awards, the Clippers defense doing a 180 during their current hot streak, and what is going wrong for the Lakers after another blow out lossAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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56:33

New Anti Tanking Rules & NCAA Portal Chaos (w/ Rachel...

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2025/12/30

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols wonder if LeBron will announce his retirement during all star weekend, if the Clippers win streak is for real, who the Hawks might be able to trade Trae Young to, the league's new proposed anti tanking measures, and if the recent string of pro's returning to college could continue taking on a life of it's ownAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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51:56

The Lakers Have a Luka Problem (w/ Rachel Nichols)

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2025/12/27

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Lakers recent struggles, JJ Redick's harsh comments on the team, and why Luka's lack of effort on the defensive end needs to be addressed. We also discuss the chances the Mavs deal Anthony Davis after another groin injury, the Spurs winning three games against the champion Thunder, and if the Cavs can get it together with a healthy lineupSponsored by: Rocket Money (rocketmoney.com/openfloor)Advertising Inquiries:

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58:49

Spurs Cruising w/ Wemby Back & Kawhi's Championship...

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2025/12/19

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down how Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs stellar backcourt can lead San Antonio further into the playoffs than we originally thought. We also discuss if Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury history should make teams concerned about a possible trade, if the Clippers should blow it up as their nightmare season get's worse, if LeBron's all star streak will end, and rumors about Jayson Tatum wanting to return from his achilles tear by the end of the

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53:41

Are the Cup Finals an NBA Finals Preview? (w/ Rachel...

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2025/12/16

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss if the NBA will move the NBA Cup Finals out of Vegas before breaking down why the matchup between the Spurs and Knicks looks like a potential Finals preview with two MVP candidates matching up in the desert. We also discuss if New York is better with Karl-Anthony Towns or Giannis and what has caused the crumbling relationship between Jonathan Kuminga and the WarriorsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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54:34

The Celtics Are Too Good To Tank...And So Are the Mavs?

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2025/12/09

Rachel Nichols & Evan Turner break down the Celtics surging into 3rd place behind Jaylen Brown and why the team may be too talented to tank.We also get into the Knicks winning 7 of 8, James Harden moving into the top ten all time scoring list, and if the Mavericks should try and tank or build on their recent improved playSponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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50:52

Giannis Trade Intensifies & Chris Paul's Abrupt Exit...

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2025/12/05

Rachel Nichols and Evan Turner break down LeBron's streak of scoring over ten points in a game coming to an end before getting into the intensifying Giannis trade rumors and how the rest of the season may play out for him. We also discuss what exactly happened for the Clippers to end their reunion with Chris Paul so abruptly and why the new U.S.A. vs. the world all star format may leave some big names out of the mixSponsored by: Rocket Money (rocketmoney.com/openfloor)Advertising Inquiries:

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47:48

Clippers Sink Deeper While the Lakers Take Off (w/...

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2025/12/02

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss what desperate moves the Clippers might make as their season slips away further, if the Lakers will add another center to pair with their thriving big 3, if the Hawks will remain patient and stick with Trae Young through this season, and what has gone wrong with the average Cavaliers this seasonSponsored by: Rocket Money (rocketmoney.com/openfloor)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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58:34

Our Quarter Season NBA Awards (w/ Rachel Nichols)

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2025/11/25

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the Klay Thompson vs. Ja Morant feud before debating our quarter season awards for the league so far including MVP, coach of the year, rookie of the year, most improved, sixth man, 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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