Chris Mannix is joined by Ben Golliver to discuss if this weekends all star festivities will improve over previous editions, Jimmy Butler's first week with Golden State, the Knicks title chances as they stay hot heading into the break, and how the loaded Grizzlies have stayed under the radar as the #2 seed out west Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Mu…

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the new look Lakers with Luka Doncic after his first game with the team, the fallout for the Hornets and Lakers after their trade swapping Mark Williams and Dalton Knecht, and the anger from Mavericks fans at GM Nico Harrison and team ownership that has bled into the arena Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must …

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the rest of an eventful trade deadline and why Jimmy Butler joining the Warriors won't help them that much, why the league is terrified of De'Aaron Fox joining the Spurs, the Lakers making more movies to bolster their roster with Luka and LeBron, Brandon Ingram joining a rebuilding Raptors team, the Suns m…

Chis Mannix and Rachel Nichols convene for an emergency podcast to break down the wild trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, why the Mavs would do this, and what it means for the Lakers future Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 years or older in …

Chris Mannix is joined by Rachel Nichols as they dissect what we know about the NBA investigating and clearing Terry Rozier of any wrongdoing after irregular betting patterns were found before a game of his in 2023. We also discuss the Kings making De'Aaron Fox available in a trade, Rachel's take on Jimmy Butler's indefinite suspension, and if the …

Chris Mannix is joined by Sam Amick of The Athletic to discuss the Miami Heat suspending Jimmy Butler indefinitely for quitting a team practice, why the Lakers will be quiet at the trade deadline, and if the Rockets could use their loaded roster in a move to land a star player Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18 years or older. 19 years or ol…

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichol discuss who they selected as their starters for the all star game before discussing who are the biggest surprises and disappointments at the halfway point of the season, and how the Nuggets have been able to bounce back behind Nikola Jokić & Russell Westbrook Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18 years or older. 1…

Chris Mannix is joined by Ben Golliver of The Washington Post to discuss if we should be concerned about the Celtics after they drop 3 of 5, the latest in the Jimmy Butler trade drama, if the Warriors can even make any significant moves at the deadline, and if a young Rockets team can have success in the playoffs this year Sponsored by: Underdog Fa…

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the Cavaliers big win over the Thunder and if we're buying them as a championship contender, the latest in Jimmy Butler vs. The Heat, the Kings winning five in a row after firing Mike Brown, and the Pistons finally putting it together after years of rebuilding Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18 years o…

Chris Mannix discusses Jimmy Butler demanding a trade from the Miami Heat and why he won't end up on the Suns before talking to Oklahoma City Thunder sideline reporter Sam Gallo how the team was able to rebuild with young talent to challenge the Boston Celtics for odds on title favorite Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18 years or older. 19 y…

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss what the Pelicans might do with an injured Zion Williamson amidst a disastrous season for the Pelicans, if De'Aaron Fox could be on the move from the Kings, how the Suns roster could look soon after a 15-17 start, the Lakers recent acquisitions, and the ongoing questions about Jimmy Butler's future in Miami S…

Chris Mannix sits down with Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to discuss how the Milwaukee Bucks have rebounded after a 2-8 start to win the NBA Cup, how Giannis and Dame are playing together, and Doc Rivers rough tenure with the team so far Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18+ (19+ AL, Nebraska; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+MA …

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the officIal start of NBA trade season as the Warriors dealing for Dennis Schröder and whether they'll add another big name with Jimmy Butler. We also discuss how Jamal Murray's struggles this season has factored into the Nuggets record and if Minnesota is regretting the Karl Anthony Towns trade as he makes h…

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Nikola Jokic playing super human basketball as the Nuggets hit their worst slump in years and what they may to do correct course as soon as possible. We also discuss how a healthy Grizzlies team could win the western conference and if trading LeBron and A.D. now is the best move the Lakers can do for their fu…

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the early season TV ratings for the league before discussing how LeBron James is starting to show his age a bit, if the Cavaliers are a threat to the Celtics after beating them at home, how the surging Bucks may want to make a big trade soon, and how the Knicks are not getting the defense out of Mikal Bridges…

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the Lakers recent three game skid before breaking down the early season success of the Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, and Brooklyn Nets, and which of those teams can sustain winning late into the season Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18+ (19+ AL, Nebraska; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+MA & AZ) and pr…

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the tepid response that the new four team pickup style all star game received and how they would inject some life into the game. We also discuss how JJ Redick has led the Lakers to early season success and how the Clippers have fared without Paul George and an injured Kawhi Leonard Sponsored by: Underdog F…

Chris Mannix and Mark Medina discuss Dalton Knecht's 37 point heater, the Cavs/Celtics NBA Cup showdown, the Warriors jumping out to a surprising 10-3 start, and the Sixers problem's with Joel Embiid and Paul George amid their 2-11 start Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18+ (19+ AL, Nebraska; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+MA & AZ) and present …

Chris Mannix is joined by Ben Golliver of the Washington Post to discuss how the Sixers have a chemistry problem whether Joel Embiid is healthy or not, the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers early season success, and what level on the panic meter the Nuggets & Bucks are at right now Sponsored By: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18+ (19+ AL, Nebraska; 19+ in C…

Chris Mannix talks to Darius Miles and Quentin Richardson about the 10th anniversary of the Players Tribune, who the first player was to bust their ass, the value of the three pointer in today's NBA, and more Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18+ (19+ AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+MA & AZ) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy o…

Chris Mannix talks to Rachel Nichols about Bronny James appearing with LeBron in his first game, the Celtics record setting three point attempts & Joel Embiid missing the Sixers season opener before a sit down with Adam Silver about the amount of parity in the league, when we will see expansion teams, and how the league responded to last seasons ga…

Chris Mannix is joined by Rohan Nadkarni this week to discuss the improbable return of Lonzo Ball, the WNBA's odd end to a very successful finals, and what we think of some pre season over/under win totals for bubble teams. Chris also sits down with Utah Jazz all star Lauri Markkanen and gets into offseason trade rumors surrounding him and the outl…

Chris Mannix is joined by Sam Amick of The Athletic to discuss some results from this season's GM survey before discussing where the Warriors, Suns, Kings & Clippers are trending after an offseason of additions and major departures Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina to break down Bronny James debut with the Lakers and why we should temper expectations for him going forward. We also discuss how the Suns new additions will fit in and our first look at the post KAT Timberwolves Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac…

Chris Mannix talks to former no. 1 overall pick Greg Oden about the unexpected turn his career in the NBA took, how he knew it was time to retire, learning to find himself after stepping away from the league, and being inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame Our Sponsor: Go to FactorMeals.com/OpenFloor50 & use code: OPENFLOOR50 Advertis…