Best SI NBA Podcasts (2025)

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Clippers Sink Deeper While the Lakers Take Off (w/ Rachel Nichols) 47:48

1d ago47:48

47:48

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 Sponsored by:…

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Our Quarter Season NBA Awards (w/ Rachel Nichols) 58:34

4d ago58:34

58:34

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 Sponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR' Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b…

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AD & LaMelo Involved In Very Different Trade Rumors (w/ Evan Turner) 53:43

12d ago53:43

53:43

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 LaMe…

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The Raptors Rebuild Is Working & Ja Morant Trade Candidates (w/ Rachel Nichols) 43:15

4d ago43:15

43:15

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 worse…

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Jokic vs. SGA MVP Race & The Mavs Hitting Restart? (w/ Evan Turner) 47:47

20d ago47:47

47:47

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 …

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Dissecting The Mavericks Train Wreck (w/ Rachel Nichols) 55:16

21d ago55:16

55:16

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 Sponsored by: Rocket Money (rocketmoney.com/openfloor) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri…

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Ja Morant’s Mess, Dallas Woes & Boston’s Rollercoaster Start (w/ Evan Turner) 46:53

27d ago46:53

46:53

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…

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Zion Injured...Again & What Is Going On With Ja? (w/ Rachel Nichols) 50:16

28d ago50:16

50:16

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 i…

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NBA Surprises & Disappointments So Far (w/ Evan Turner) 50:38

24d ago50:38

50:38

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 Orlean…

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Wemby's Unreal Start & Boston's Playoff Despair (w/ Rachel Nichols) 51:40

1M ago51:40

51:40

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 Sponsored by Underdog: D…

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Billups Joins Rozier In MASSIVE Gambling Scandal (w/ Evan Turner) 43:05

1M ago43:05

43:05

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…

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Durant's BIG Extension & Updating Our Sixers Prediction? (w/ Rachel Nichols) 42:47

1M ago42:47

42:47

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down Kevin Durant's two year extension with the Rockets, the remaining extensions given out before Monday's deadline, how we're feeling about the Sixers after seeing them during the preseason, how Joe Mazzulla will lead the Celtics this season, and more Sponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use c…

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Under the Radar Underperformers (w/ Evan Turner) 40:17

2M ago40:17

40:17

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down some teams we don't plan on talking about this season and discuss why the Kings are the most hopeless team in the NBA, why the Hornets should have the talent to finish at .500 in a weak eastern conference, why the Pelicans need to be in win now mode after trading away next years draft pick, how the Grizzlies …

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Are Magic & Spurs For Real?/ Lauri Markkanen's Trade Future (w/ Rachel Nichols) 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss LeBron's sciatica and if time off this season could actually be good for him before discussing how far the new look Magic and Spurs will go after looking freat in the preseason. We also discuss when and where the Jazz might deal Lauri Markkanen, get into the annual GM survey, and Mannix talks to Jay King from…

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Kevin Harlan Is Your Fave Announcer's Fave Announcer 33:32

2M ago33:32

33:32

Chris Mannix is joined by Kevin Harlan to talk about how he got it into broadcasting right out college, the great advice he got from John Madden to open up on the mic, moving from TNT to call the NBA on Amazon, and how he can make anything sound exciting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr…

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LeBron's Non-Decision & Conference Top 4 Seeds 39:10

30d ago39:10

39:10

Chris Mannix is joined by new weekly co-host Evan Turner to discuss LeBron's "Decision 2.0", what the new look Lakers can do this season, why Cade Cunningham is a top ten player, and what our top four teams are in the Eastern & Western conferences Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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WNBA Head For Long Lockout & Giannis To NY!? (w/ Rachel Nichols) 1:01:15

2M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss LeBron's non-decision "announcement" before getting into the WNBA's battle between the players and commissioner Cathy Engelbert. We also break down the news that the Bucks spoke to the Knicks about Giannis this summer, why we think Victor Wembanyama could win the MVP this season, and why the Wolves young play…

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The NBA Is Back On NBC (w/ Michael Grady) 41:08

2M ago41:08

41:08

Chris Mannix is joined by play-by-play announcer Michael Brady, who will be calling games for the leagues return to NBA this season, to discuss the many broadcasting jobs he's had along the way, the level of rehearsal they prefer before going on air, their most intriguing storylines heading into this season, and more Sponsored by: Rocket Money (roc…

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Kawhi Remains Tight Lipped At Media Day (w/ Rachel Nichols) 50:30

2M ago50:30

50:30

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down Kawhi Leonard's six minute appearance at media day before he was whisked away by Clippers personnel, how the Lakers looked with a rebuilt roster, why the Lakers decided to extend JJ Redick's contract, how many games Joel Embiid will play this season, and more Sponsored by: Rocket Money (rocketmoney.com/ope…

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Rockets Young Core Tested & Nuggets Preseason Disrespect (w/ Rachel Nichols) 49:44

2M ago49:44

49:44

Chris Mannix discusses how the Rockets will respond to losing Fred VanVleet to a torn ACL before he's joined by Rachel Nichols to break down how Kevin Durant will fit into a lengthy Houston lineup, why the Magic paid a high cost for Desmond Bane in a weak eastern conference, and why an anonymous league poll had very few people picking the Nuggets t…

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Adam Silver Addresses Kawhi Scandal & Sixers or Celtics? (w/ Rachel Nichols) 49:43

3M ago49:43

49:43

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols debate if we're underrating or overrating the Sixers and Celtics going into this season before getting into Adam Silver addressing the Kawhi Leonard scandal publicly, if the league will want to take on Steve Ballmer, and Silver's rough comments on the rising costs of watching an NBA game at home and in person Adverti…

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Steve Ballmer Gives Unconvincing Denial of Scandal Involvement 14:37

3M ago14:37

14:37

Chris Mannix dissects Steve Ballmer breaking his silence on Sportscenter in an interview with Ramona Shelburne where he emphatically denied his involvement in the Kawhi Leonard endorsement scandal and why his many reasons were less than convincing Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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The Kawhi Endorsement Scandal Won't Go Away Soon (w/ Rachel Nichols) 35:53

3M ago35:53

35:53

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the bombshell reporting by Pablo Torre that alleges Kawhi Leonard signed a $28 million no-show marketing agreement to circumvent the salary cap. We break down why it appears to be true, past punishments for teams doing it, and why we can expect a thorough investigation by the league into an issue it takes ver…

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Western Conference Contender Tier List (w/ Rachel Nichols) 1:12:15

3M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the western conference contenders tier list into who the ring chasers, middle of the pack, and Cancun bound teams are and wonder if we'll see another slugfest between the Thunder and Nuggets in the playoffs, if we're underrating the Clippers and Lakers, where the Wolves and Mavs land after their roster mis…

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Eastern Conference Contender Tier List (w/ Rachel Nichols) 40:24

3M ago40:24

40:24

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the eastern conference contenders tier list into who the ring chasers, middle of the pack, and Cancun bound teams are and wonder if this is the most important season for the Cavs since LeBron left, why we're bullish on the all in Hawks, and if the Celtics are really bad enough to miss the playoffs Advertis…

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