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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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47:09

Tatum's Cathartic MSG Return & The Houston Rockets...

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2026/04/10

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down Joel Embiid’s unlucky case of appendicitis, then discuss Jayson Tatum’s triumphant return to Madison Square Garden less than a year after tearing his Achilles there in the playoffs. They also examine whether the Houston Rockets’ recent winning streak is enough to carry them deep into the playoffs and the tight MVP race between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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61:00

UNC's Shocking Michael Malone Hire & Lakers Injury...

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2026/04/07

Chris Mannix & Rachel Nichols break down the Chicago Bulls finally cleaning house in their front office, why Michael Malone decided to forgo a return to the NBA to coach at the University of North Carolina, how major injuries to Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves have doomed the Lakers’ promising season, and whether the showdown between Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama is a preview of things to come in the playoffs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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40:15

Will LeBron Take Less Money & Knicks Rollercoaster...

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2026/04/02

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down how the Lakers have remained the NBA’s hottest team and whether LeBron James will take less money to contribute to a contender next season. They also discuss how the Knicks are caught in another rough spell and Jayson Tatum winning Player of the Week as another step in his remarkable comeback.Sponsored by:Sponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR' & Goldbelly: goldbelly.com code: OPENFLOORAdvertising Inquiries:

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52:31

Luka Surging For MVP & Confusing Anti-Tanking...

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2026/03/31

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down how Luka Dončić is making a late-season MVP push, Adam Silver’s very complicated anti-tanking proposals he outlined at the annual Board of Governors meetings, why the Sixers could surprise someone in the first round of the playoffs, and the increasingly complex trade situation involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.Sponsored by:Sponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR' & Goldbelly: goldbelly.com code:

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44:23

Closest MVP Race in Years & The Cam Thomas Situation...

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2026/03/26

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down how this year's MVP race could come down to the wire, as well as which three players they believe are most deserving. They also share additional thoughts on the increasingly scrutinized 65-game minimum rule and discuss what the future holds for Cam Thomas after being waived by two tanking teams within a monthAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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44:51

The Lakers & Knicks Finally Get Through Midseason...

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2026/03/24

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss whether there will be any updates on league expansion or the Clippers investigation at the Board of Governors meetings before discussing the Lakers winning nine in a row behind Luka Dončić, why Karl-Anthony Towns keeps getting criticized even when the Knicks win, and what is going wrong for the Rockets to end the seasonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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47:54

Lakers Are Actually Contenders & Is Expansion Really...

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2026/03/20

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Lakers sweeping the Rockets in a two-game series behind improved play from Deandre Ayton and a new role for LeBron James, why the NBA's 65-game minimum rule is hurting the competitive MVP race, and whether the league really needs to expand to 32 teamsSponsored 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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27:18

Spurs Gaining on OKC & Clippers Improbable Turnaround...

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2026/03/16

Chris Mannix is joined by 18-year NBA vet Derek Fisher to break down how Victor Wembanyama should be in the MVP discussion if the Spurs can overtake the Thunder, the Clippers miraculous turnaround following a 6-20 start to the year, and why both L.A. teams could pull an upset in the playoffsSponsored 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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35:12

Tatum Still Working His Way Back & Inside NBA Fights...

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2026/03/13

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down how LeBron James is elevating his play towards the end of the season to propel the Lakers, how Jayson Tatum is looking after three games back, Jaylen Brown's questionable ejection on national TV, how much players should defend a teammate after they're disrespected on the court, and how the Orlando Magic are playing to their potential after underwhelming this farAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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51:47

Lakers Better Without LeBron? & SGA Locks In MVP (w/...

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2026/03/11

Chris Mannix & Rachel Nichols break down how Jayson Tatum looked in his first three games back, why the Lakers keep showing that they're better without LeBron James in the lineup, if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game winner against Denver locked in his second straight MVP award, and if the Pistons four game losing streak means they aren't the favorites in the eastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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40:00

Jayson Tatum Will Officially Return & Hornets are on...

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2026/03/05

Chris Mannix & Evan Turner break down Jayson Tatum being expected to make his season debut 10 months after tearing his achilles, how far the red hot Charlotte Hornets could go this season and beyond, and the recent sideline tiff between Luka Doncic and JJ RedickSponsored 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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47:08

Lu Dort vs. Jokic & Joe Mazzulla's Coaching...

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2026/03/03

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down how much Giannis Antetokounmpo & Trae Young will play after returning from injury, Lu Dort's cheap shot on Nikola Jokic, if the Knicks will show up in the playoffs after an up and down season, why Joe Mazzulla is the front runner for coach of the year, and if Cooper Flagg or Kon Knueppel is more deserving of rookie of the yearSponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR'Advertising Inquiries:

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32:07

Lakers Will Be One and Done & The Bulls Decide to...

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2026/02/27

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down the Lakers recent losing streak and why their big names not meshing together signals a first round loss for the franchise. We also get into why the Pelicans need to trade a finally healthy Zion Williamson this offseason and why the Bulls are desperate for some lottery luck to pull them out of obscurityAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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46:32

Spurs Are Ready For a Title & NBA Addresses Tanking...

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2026/02/23

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down how Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs could be ready to compete for a title this year despite their rosters limited playoff experience, Joe Mazzulla remaining tight lipped on if Jayson Tatum will return soon, Adam Silver addressing the reps for every team on how the league is unhappy with tanking, and where LeBron will spend his (possible) final season Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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40:34

Can Tatum Find A Role This Year & LeBron's Cavalier...

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2026/02/19

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner share there thoughts on why college basketball coaches go after the media so often before discussing the good and bad of all star weekend, if Jayson Tatum can help the Celtics in a smaller role this season, and if James Harden's presence can lure LeBron James to Cleveland for his final seasonSponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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47:25

Are the Boston Celtics the Team to Beat in the East...

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2026/02/17

Chris Mannix is joined by NBA on NBC’s and former Atlanta Hawks executive Grant Liffmann to break down a loaded NBA conversation coming out of All-Star Weekend.The guys recap the biggest takeaways from NBA All-Star Weekend 2026, including why this year’s All-Star Game felt more competitive than in recent seasons and how young stars like Victor Wembanyama are beginning to take control of the spotlight. They also debate whether the NBA needs to overhaul All-Star Saturday Night, including a serious

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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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