Episodes
Chris Mannix is joined by the NY Post's Ryan Glasspiegel to get into Warner Bros matching Amazon's offer for NBA TV rights, what it could mean for Inside The NBA, how Amazon can pull off taking over NBA games, and how the leagues media deals have continued to increase exponentially  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/25/24
Published 07/25/24
Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina as we get into some more NBA TV rights news, Bronny James up and down performance in summer league, why USA basketball needs to change their approach if they want to compete in the future, why the Cavs need to make more changes if they want to compete, and Russell Westbrook's fit with the Nugget's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/23/24
Chris Mannix is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buhan to discuss the L.A. Clippers letting Paul George walk to the Philadelphia 76ers & the rest of their mild off season acquisitions before breaking down what the Lakers might look like next season running back most of their roster after failing to land any major free agents See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/09/24
Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina to break down why the Celtics ownership is putting the team up for sale and the start of NBA free agency including Paul George signing with the Sixers, the Clippers puzzling signings, the Warriors losing Klay Thompson to Dallas, and Oklahoma City acquiring very tradable contracts for the future See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/02/24
Chris Mannix breaks down the first free agency moves of the offseason with Ben Golliver including the Knicks trading for Mikal Bridges, if the Rockets will try to acquire Kevin Durant, and why the Clippers should resign Paul George. We also get into the draft with SI's Kevin Sweeney about the Pistons picking Ron Holland at #5, Dalton Knecht's slide to #17, Kyle Filipowski's off court drama, and Bronny James going to the Lakers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/28/24
Chris Mannix is joined by Dan Woike of the LA Times to break down what led to the Lakers hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach, why the job isn't all it's cracked up to be, and what moves the team may make going forward to compete in the western conference See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/21/24
Chris Mannix and Mark Medina break down the Celtics win over the Dallas Mavericks for their 18th title and why you can't buy a championship anymore, the narrative that they only played easy teams, and what the future is for both teams going forward See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/18/24
Chris Mannix us joined by The Athletics Jovan Buhato break down the Celtics dominant Finals performance that has them one win away from a title before getting into the Lakers coaching search and why UConn's Dan Hurley turned them down See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/13/24
Chris Mannix is joined by Howard Megdal from the IX Sports to discuss Caitlin Clark's first month in the league, other players rough play, the media's coverage of her, and the national explosion of the league as a whole this season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/05/24
Chris Mannix is joined by Rachel Nichols to discuss if the Timberwolves can really run it back and possible trade destinations for Karl-Anthony Towns before getting into the finals matchup and Kyrie's growth as a member of the Mavericks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/03/24
Chris Mannix and Mark Medina break down the Karl-Anthony Towns led Wolves victory in game five and whether they can win in Minnesota to force game six. We also get into if the Celtics run to the finals was really that easy and if the Lakers head coaching position is really all that it's cracked up to be  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/29/24
Chris Mannix breaks down the Timberwolves huge comeback win against the Nuggets and why Denver's lack of bench help may be a problem for them going forward. Chris also welcomes Chris Forsberg from NBC Sports Boston to discuss the return of Kristaps Porziņģis, Tyrese Haliburton's impact on the game, and why Aaron Nesmith will be the x factor in this series See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/20/24
Chris Mannix is joined by SI's Kevin Sweeney to break down Bronny James performance at the draft combine, the uncertainty about who will be taken with the first pick, where Zach Edey will be taken, and why some prospects draft stock fell in the last year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/17/24
Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina to break down if JJ Redick is really the best candidate for the Lakers head coaching job, how a healthy Indiana Pacers team has found themselves losing to an injury ravaged Knicks, if the Lakers can keep LeBron with a sizable pre draft trade, and if the Suns can salvage their immediate future by trading Kevin Durant See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/15/24
Chris Mannix breaks down the questionable decision by the NBA to fine and not suspend Jamal Murray after the Nuggets guard threw a heat pack onto the court during play in the team's gams two loss to Minnesota. He also discusses Patrick Beverley being dealt a four game suspension for throwing a ball at a fan before bringing in the  NY Post's Ryan Glasspiegel to discuss the developments in the league's new TV rights deal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/09/24
Chris Mannix talks to NBA veteran and current Celtics analyst Brian Scalabrine about if Paul George would find more success with the Magic or Sixers, what the Clippers and Lakers can do with a lack of immediate home grown talent, and how much the Celtics will be miss an injured Kristaps Porziņģis in their second round matchup against the Cavaliers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/06/24
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Published 05/24/23
REMINDER: Open Floor will be moving to the Crossover feed starting next week so please subscribe and join us there! Mannix is joined again by Rohan Nadkarni and Chris Herring to break down how the MVP race between Nikola Jokić & Joel Embiid has gotten even closer, if the Lakers are really a contender with Anthony Davis missing crucial games, the failure of Michael Jordan during his tenure as the owner of the Charlotte Hornets as he looks to sell the team, and what the Grizzlies will look...
Published 03/22/23
Rohan and Chris and joined by Chris Mannix again on this week's Open Floor where we break down a wide open western conference and why the Kyrie Trade hasn't worked out so far in Dallas, how a once dead in the water Lakers team has become competitive with their retooled roster, the weaknesses of the Denver nuggets, and how the how far the Cavaliers defense could take them in the playoffs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/16/23
Chris Mannix joins Rohan & Herring to get into both the real life and basketball consequences that Ja Morant could face after his gun related IG live controversy. We also discuss the red hot NY Knicks and how the Celtics have slid in the standings after a tough post all star game schedule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/08/23
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris react to the news of LeBron’s ankle injury and if the Lakers can still make the playoffs. Then they discuss a fun weekend of hoops, including Nikola Jokic’s 40-point triple double against the Clippers and his budding MVP case. After that, they hop around the league to marvel at the very fun Knicks, the depth of the Bucks, and the emergence of the Kings. And finally, Rohan closes the show with the return of the Love Island minute See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Published 03/01/23
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris preview the final quarter of the NBA season. They run through their thoughts on the Warriors and Stephen Curry, the Clippers deciding to sign Russell Westbrook, Nikola Jokic’s MVP case, if anyone can compete with Boston and Milwaukee in the East, and much more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/23/23
Rohan Nadkarni and Chris Herring are joined by the Crossover podcasts Chris Mannix and Howard Beck for part 2 of our trade deadline megapod to break down some of the biggest storylines from the trade deadline. In this episode, Rohan is attacked for his lukewarm feelings on the Lakers’ moves. Everyone is surprised by the lack of action from the Toronto Raptors. And the group wonders if the Warriors received enough in the James Wiseman trade. Also on the agenda: the Jae Crowder saga, the Bulls,...
Published 02/10/23
On today’s show, Rohan and Chris react to the Kyrie Irving trade. They discuss their skepticism about the trade on and off the court, whether it was worth the risk for the Mavericks, and if Dallas can make it further than it did in last year’s playoffs. Then they wonder what the Nets should do with Kevin Durant, and if Brooklyn potentially got better as a result of this trade. They also break down what the deal means for the Lakers. Finally, they state their appreciation for LeBron James as...
Published 02/07/23