Orlando's Unappealing Coaching Job & Playoff Meltdowns (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Orlando's Unappealing Coaching Job & Playoff Meltdowns (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Author: SI NBA May 5, 2026 Duration: 53:19

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down why Jamahl Mosley was getting fired with or without a series win over the Pistons, what moves Masai Ujiri might make as the Mavericks new team president, the myriad of mistakes made that led the Boston Celtics to blowing a 3-1 lead, and what moves are left for the Rockets to make after losing in the first round to a very injured Lakers team


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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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