Open Floor: SI's NBA Show

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down how much Giannis Antetokounmpo & Trae Young will play after returning from injury, Lu Dort's cheap shot on Nikola Jokic, if the Knicks will show up in the playoffs after an up and down season, why Joe Mazzulla is the front runner for coach of the year, and if Cooper Flagg or Kon Knueppel is more deserving of rookie of the year

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down the Lakers recent losing streak and why their big names not meshing together signals a first round loss for the franchise. We also get into why the Pelicans need to trade a finally healthy Zion Williamson this offseason and why the Bulls are desperate for some lottery luck to pull them out of obscurity

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down how Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs could be ready to compete for a title this year despite their rosters limited playoff experience, Joe Mazzulla remaining tight lipped on if Jayson Tatum will return soon, Adam Silver addressing the reps for every team on how the league is unhappy with tanking, and where LeBron will spend his (possible) final season

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner share there thoughts on why college basketball coaches go after the media so often before discussing the good and bad of all star weekend, if Jayson Tatum can help the Celtics in a smaller role this season, and if James Harden's presence can lure LeBron James to Cleveland for his final season

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Chris Mannix is joined by NBA on NBC’s and former Atlanta Hawks executive Grant Liffmann to break down a loaded NBA conversation coming out of All-Star Weekend.

The guys recap the biggest takeaways from NBA All-Star Weekend 2026, including why this year’s All-Star Game felt more competitive than in recent seasons and how young stars like Victor Wembanyama are beginning to take control of the spotlight. They also debate whether the NBA needs to overhaul All-Star Saturday Night, including a serious discussion on replacing the Dunk Contest with a 1-on-1 tournament.

Plus, Adam Silver’s latest comments on tanking spark a deeper conversation about competitive integrity, draft pick protections, and whether the current system is creating unintended consequences around the league.

And looking ahead to the playoff race: If Jayson Tatum returns, do the Boston Celtics become the team to beat in the Eastern Conference? Mannix and Liffmann analyze what Tatum’s potential return could mean for the Celtics, the balance of power in the East, and which dark horse contenders could make noise in the second half of the season.

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