Open Floor: SI's NBA Show

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 deadline

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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 loss

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 own

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 lineup

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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 Tat...

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 Warriors

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 play

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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 mix

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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 season

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down how the Sacramento Kings have given up sixteen games into the season and what they should do with some talented roster pieces. We also get Evan's take on the red hot Raptors, how the Clippers continue to underperform in every way, if Anthony Davis could be shopped following his return from injury, and if LaMelo can be a franchise player outside of Charlotte

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the surprising Toronto Raptors finally putting it together after years of moves following the departure of Kawhi Leonard, what moves are left for the Pelicans this season after the firing of head coach Willie Green, and what teams should think about trading for Ja Morant as the situation continues to worsen in Memphis

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down the unreal play of Nikola Jokic and wonder if if averaging anther triple double will be enough to beat out SGA and the 70 win Thunder for the MVP award. We also discuss if the Mavs will blow it up post Nico Harrison or wait until Kyrie Irving is back from injury, and what is going on with the underperforming Warriors this season

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Cade Cunningham led, red hot Detroit Pistons, why the aging Clippers have limped out of the gate to start the season, how the hopeful Mavericks have gone downhill so fast this season, and more

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Chris Mannix is joined by former NBA player Evan Turner for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest around the league. The two dive into the ongoing saga surrounding Ja Morant, how coaches should manage player drama in today’s NBA, and what’s really behind the Dallas Mavericks’ struggles. Plus, Evan shares his thoughts on what’s going on with the Boston Celtics and how they can get back on track.

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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 hi...

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 Orleans

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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 draft

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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 Mavs

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