From the NBA draft to the playoffs and back again, Chris Mannix takes 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.
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 Tatum wanting to return from his achilles tear by the end of the season
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 Rachel Nichols discuss the Klay Thompson vs. Ja Morant feud before debating our quarter season awards for the league so far including MVP, coach of the year, rookie of the year, most improved, sixth man, and more
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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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