Open Floor: SI's NBA Show

Chris Mannix is joined by NBC’s Grant Liffmann to break down Jalen Duren signing a last-minute contract extension with the Pistons and whether tensions over the details could arise if the Pistons underperform. We also get into whether we’re underestimating the OKC Thunder after a very eventful offseason across the league and how the Sixers will manage their loaded yet aging roster.

Chris Mannix and Sam Amick of The Athletic break down some of the highlights from NBA media day, including the Clippers taking an apologetic tone as they move into an uncertain future, Jalen Duren being away from the Pistons as his contract situation remains unresolved, Nikola Jokic declaring that he would sign an extension with the Nuggets after this season, and whether the Lakers can really contend for a title with their new rost...

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down the standoff between the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren over his contract extension and whether he will accept a massive offer that could weigh down the franchise financially. We also discuss whether Karl-Anthony Towns will accept slightly less money to remain with the Knicks and Ime Udoka's high expectations for a Rockets team that expects to have two major role players healthy at the start...

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down what Adam Silver will be asked about most at his post–Board of Governors press conference following the conclusion of the Clippers’ Aspiration investigation, before getting into the big names who always find themselves in trade rumors and the likelihood that they could be dealt.

Chris Mannix is joined by 10-year NBA veteran Evan Turner to break down all the biggest storylines heading into training camp. They react to Jaylen Brown’s boxing debut in Nigeria and delve into the heavy long-term fallout from the NBA’s historic sanctions against Steve Ballmer and the Clippers. Plus, the guys preview Jayson Tatum’s upcoming season in Boston without Jaylen Brown, examine how Ivica Zubac fits along...

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols return to break down the fallout from the NBA’s historic sanctions against the Clippers following the Kawhi Leonard investigation. Plus, Nikola Jokić declines a contract extension in Denver for the second straight summer, the Cavs lock up Donovan Mitchell while adding James Harden, and Russell Westbrook officially calls it a career after 18 seasons.

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 Leonard Aspiration scandal. We get into how Pablo Torre’s reporting was the catalyst for the investigation, what the NBA’s own investigation found, whether the Clippers can ever recover from this, and whether Ballmer will sell the team.

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 Westbrook calling it a career after a memorable 18-year career, and the NBA beginning to release its 2026–27 schedule, including marquee games and matchups to watch for.

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 renovating the team's arena. They also discuss whether the Blazers relocating is even possible and whether the previous ownership group deserves some blame for letting this happen.

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 owner is playing hardball with the city over arena renovations, and what Sam Presti's latest trade says about the Thunder's plans for the future.

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 recent grumblings about team building and the second apron, as well as Gary Trent Jr. joining Kawhi Leonard as the latest possible salary cap circumvention violator.

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 Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft capital. They unpack the high-stakes sweepstakes surrounding LeBron James' departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, parsing through Rich Paul's infamous "magical whiteboard" and a potential return to Cleveland. ...