Open Floor: SI's NBA Show

Open Floor: SI's NBA Show

Author: SI NBA Language: English Episodes: 100
There’s always another layer to the story in the NBA, a rumor beneath the headline or a strategic gamble that changes everything. Open Floor: SI's NBA Show digs into those details with Chris Mannix, who navigates the entire league landscape from the draft through the playoffs and into the next season’s speculation. This isn’t just a recap of scores; it’s a conversation about the forces shaping the standings, the trades that alter franchises, and the off-court narratives that captivate fans. Each episode unpacks the latest news with the insight you’d expect from Sports Illustrated, while also entertaining the deeper debates and conspiracy theories that make the league so endlessly discussable. You’ll hear clear analysis on team building, playoff pushes, and the evolving legacy of the game’s biggest stars. For anyone who thinks about basketball beyond the highlight reel, this podcast provides a regular, grounded yet engaging look at the real NBA calendar, where the story never actually stops. Tune in for a perspective that’s as much about the why and what’s next as it is about what just happened on the court.
Episodes
A Pro's Perspective on the Portal & Lakers Lose Big (w/ Evan Turner) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:08
Chris Mannix & Evan Turner break down the latest on semi-pro players returning to college and get Evan's perspective as a former college athlete in the pre NIL days. We also get into why the league should get rid of it's…
New Anti Tanking Rules & NCAA Portal Chaos (w/ Rachel Nichols) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:33
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols wonder if LeBron will announce his retirement during all star weekend, if the Clippers win streak is for real, who the Hawks might be able to trade Trae Young to, the league's new proposed…
The Lakers Have a Luka Problem (w/ Rachel Nichols) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:56
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Lakers recent struggles, JJ Redick's harsh comments on the team, and why Luka's lack of effort on the defensive end needs to be addressed. We also discuss the chances the Ma…
Are the Cup Finals an NBA Finals Preview? (w/ Rachel Nichols) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:41
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…
The Celtics Are Too Good To Tank...And So Are the Mavs? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:34
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…