Open Floor: SI's NBA Show

Unpacking The Biggest Punishment In NBA History (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols return to break down the NBA finally unveiling its punishment for the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer’s role in the Kawhi Leo

Kuminga Signs with Minnesota & Our 2026 Breakout Candidates

SI's Liam McKeone and Blake Silverman break down Jonathan Kuminga signing a prove-it deal with Minnesota and how much he can help a Timberwolves team desperate for forwar

Lakers Sale Drama Gets Messier & More Offseason Trades

SI's Liam McKeone and Blake Silverman break down how Mark Walter's legal troubles and Jeannie Buss refusing to sell the team could impact the purchase of the Lakers. We a

The Lakers Shocking $12B Sale & The NBA Starts The Schedule Release

SI's Liam McKeone and Blake Silverman get into the shocking sale of the Los Angeles Lakers just one year after Mark Walter purchased the team. We also get into Russell We

Who Got Better or Worse & The Pelicans’ Uneventful Offseason

SI's Liam McKeone and Blake Silverman fill in for Chris Mannix as they take a look at whether the Pistons and Timberwolves got better or worse after some major trades, wh

Inside Tom Dundon's Cheap Standoff With Portland (w/ Bill Oram)

Chris Mannix is joined by The Oregonian's Bill Oram to break down the latest on new Blazers owner Tom Dundon and his standoff with the city of Portland over the cost of r

The Dust Settles on Decision 3.0 & the LeBron Losers’ Next Moves (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Chris Mannix & Rachel Nichols break down why LeBron chose the 76ers as his next team and the dynamic that may form throughout the season. We also discuss what the Heat wi

LeBron James Signs with the Philadelphia 76ers

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down the breaking news of LeBron James signing with the Sixers as they hear about it live on the podcast before getting Evan's thoughts

Blazers Owner Remains Cheap on Arena Deal & Sam Presti's Interesting Trade (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Chris Mannix & Rachel Nichols break down why LeBron James' family may influence the choice of his next team more than people think, why the Portland Trail Blazers' new ow

LeBron's Decision 3.0 & MORE Cap Circumvention? (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the latest on LeBron's next destination and why it may be none of the favorites currently being floated. They also discuss the

Luka's Lakers, Toxic Assets, and Three-Dimensional Chess (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols dive headfirst into a wild alternate NBA reality to break down the fallout of a shocking blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the P

The Truth Behind the Celtics Trading Jaylen Brown (w/ Jay King)

Senior Writer Chris Mannix is joined by The Athletic's Jay King to break down the Boston Celtics' first press conference following the blockbuster Jaylen Brown trade. Aft

Breaking Down the Celtics' Stunning Jaylen Brown Trade (w/ Evan Turner)

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner react to the Celtics' stunning decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and a handful of draft picks, breaking down why th

Lakers Spend Big On Free Agency & Other Major Moves (w/ Grant Liffmann)

Chris Mannix and Grant Liffmann break down the major free-agent signings made by the Los Angeles Lakers after the departure of LeBron James, including the massive price t

LeBron Leaves the Lakers & Ja Morant Traded (w/ Evan Turner)

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down LeBron James' decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers and speculate on whether he'll take less money to sign with a team like the

Breaking Down the LaMelo Ball Trade & Brown For Mobley? (w/ Evan Turner)

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down the risks the Charlotte Hornets and Minnesota Timberwolves took when they dealt LaMelo Ball in exchange for Naz Reid and a slew of

The Giannis Trade Saga Is Over While Jaylen Brown's Begins (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Wizards taking AJ Dybantsa first overall, whether the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks should feel they got enough in return

The Knicks Masterful Run & a Giannis Conclusion Looms (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down how the Knicks' carefully built roster was able to win it all and whether Jalen Brunson is the most improbable superstar of all

How Do the Spurs Get Over That Epic Collapse? (w/ Evan Turner)

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner share their thoughts on the bevy of mistakes that led to the Knicks completing the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history and break down OG A

Reacting to the Knicks' Historic 29-Point Comeback

Chris Mannix breaks down how the Knicks came back from a 29-point deficit in the second half of their Game 4 win over the Spurs, what happened in the locker room at halft