Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week are Gary Washburn, who covers the Celtics for the Boston Globe, and Elton Brand, the new GM of the Philadelphia 76ers. Mannix and Washburn talk about the new-look Celtics, Gordon Hayward's recovery, Kyrie Irving's commitment to the team long term and what could derail a loaded Boston team. Later, Mannix and Brand talk about Brand's rapid rise in the executive ranks, his job as GM of the Sixers, expectations for Markelle Fultz and more. Learn more ab...
Oct 17, 2018•47 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week are Milwaukee Bucks reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Matt Velazquez and OKC Thunder beat reporter Erik Horne from The Oklahoman. Chris and Matt talk about the Bucks new head coach, Mike Budenholzer and how this Bucks group is adapting to their new coach. Later, Chris talks with Erik Horne about how surprised he was that Paul George is back in OKC, and what, if any pressure is on Billy Donovan this season. All that and more. Learn more abo...
Oct 10, 2018•49 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week are Washington Post senior NBA writer Tim Bontemps and The Athletic's Joe Vardon. Mannix and Bontemps dive into the Lakers early returns, LeBron's chances to win MVP, Brad Stevens criticisms of his team in Boston and how Kevin Durant has decided to handle his upcoming free agency. Later, Mannix and Vardon talk about the Cavs plans post-LeBron James, the priorities for the front office, why the team chose to extend Kevin Love and more. Learn more abo...
Oct 03, 2018•47 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Dan Woike, the national NBA writer with the Los Angeles Times. Mannix and Woike take a deep dive into LeBron James's first media day as a Laker, LA's point guard position battle, the latest with Jimmy Butler, Anthony Davis's decision to switch agents and Kyrie Irving's declaration that Boston could beat Golden State in the Finals this season Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://re...
Sep 25, 2018•59 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Tim Bontemps, national NBA writer for the Washington Post. Mannix and Boston talk about Lee Jenkins surprise move from SI to the Clippers, what can stop the Warriors, expectations for LeBron James and the Lakers, how Kawhi Leonard fits in Toronto, how Boston will distribute minutes and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r...
Sep 19, 2018•1 hr
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week are longtime Knicks beat writer Frank Isola and Jeff McDonald, who covers the Spurs for the San Antonio Express-News. Mannix and Isola talk about the Knicks quiet offseason, expectations for David Fizdale as head coach, Frank Ntilikina's development, how the Knicks can look attractive to free agents in 2019 and more. Later, Mannix and McDonald unpack the Kawhi Leonard trade, how DeMar DeRozan fits in, Gregg Popovich's future and more. Learn more abo...
Sep 11, 2018•57 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports are Candace Buckner, Wizards beat writer for the Washington Post, and Tony Jones, who covers the Jazz for the Salt Lake Tribune. Mannix and Buckner dive into the Wizards decision to sign Dwight Howard, how he fits in Scott Brooks system, pressure on the John Wall-Bradley Beal backcourt and more. Later, Mannix and Jones examine Utah's quiet offseason, the next step for Donovan Mitchell, how a healthy Dante Exum fits into the mix and more. Learn more about your...
Sep 05, 2018•57 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle and Michael Grange of Rogers Sportsnet. Mannix and Feigen discuss Houston's roster turnover, the Carmelo Anthony-Mike D'Antoni relationship, how 'Melo fits in Houston and more. Later, Mannix and Grange dive into Kawhi Leonard's first month in Toronto, his relationship with Nick Nurse, how Nurse intends to coach him, how Kawhi fits alongside Kyle Lowry and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...
Aug 30, 2018•57 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week are Mark Medina from the San Jose Mercury News and Keith Pompey from the Philadelphia Inquirer. Mannix and Medina talk about the interesting offseason for the Warriors, adding Demarcus Cousins, and how the Warriors have set themselves up to win for many more years. Chris also talks with Keith Pompey, and they get into Markelle Fultz, how Ben Simmons can improve his shot and who is actually running the Sixers with Bryan Colangelo gone. Learn more abo...
Aug 21, 2018•55 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Nick Wright, the co-host of First Things First on FS1. Mannix and Wright dive into the surprising report that Carmelo Anthony will come off the bench in Houston, LeBron’s impact on the Lakers next season and go back and forth over who will emerge as the top team in the post-LBJ Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt...
Aug 14, 2018•49 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Celtics coach Brad Stevens. Mannix and Stevens look back on Boston's Game 7 loss, LeBron's decision to leave the conference, how Stevens approaches his starting lineup this season, Kyrie Irving's looming free agency and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 07, 2018•34 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week are Sarah Kustok, NBA analyst for the YES Network and Fox Sports 1, and ESPN's Arash Markazi. Kustok and Mannix dive into LeBron James's first public comments since joining the Lakers, if the Rockets really should sign Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant's future and more. Later, Mannix and Markazi take a deep dive on the Lakers, including the future of Luke Walton as head coach. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Adv...
Aug 01, 2018•1 hr 23 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Wizards head coach Scott Brooks. Mannix and Brooks discuss Washington's season, John Wall's health, the Wizards offseason moves--including bringing in Dwight Howard--and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 24, 2018•36 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Fran Fraschilla, former college coach and college basketball analyst. Mannix and Fraschilla dive into everything summer league, from big names like Marvin Bagley and Trae Young to rising players Kevin Knox and Troy Brown. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 17, 2018•38 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Wes Wilcox, former GM of the Atlanta Hawks. Mannix and Wilcox discuss the Lakers recent additions, DeMarcus Cousins impact on Golden State, Carmelo Anthony's future and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 10, 2018•49 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is former Nets and Sixers general manager Billy King. Mannix and King dive into LeBron James’s deal with the Lakers, what it means for Kawhi Leonard, Paul George’s decision to lock himself into Oklahoma City and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 02, 2018•45 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports is Howard Beck, senior writer at Bleacher Report. Mannix and Beck dive into LeBron’s free agency, Paul George, the market for DeMarcus Cousins, Becky Hammon’s promotion and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 28, 2018•58 min
Yahoo Sports NBA draft show featuring Mike Hopkins, Wes Wilcox and Pete Thamel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 22, 2018•5 hr 11 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports is Yahoo’s NBA draft crew: Pete Thamel, Mike Hopkins and Wes Wilcox. The crew dives into the top of the draft, explore who might be the next Donovan Mitchell, riskiest picks and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 21, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports is former All-Star Caron Butler. Mannix and Butler look at Kevin Durant's two years in Golden State, LeBron James's actions in Game 1, James's future, the market for DeMarcus Cousins and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 11, 2018•41 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week are Yahoo NBA writers Shams Charania and Michael Lee. Mannix and Charania discuss Bryan Colangelo’s ouster as GM of the Sixers, Kawhi Leonard’s future in San Antonio, the market for restricted free agents and more. Later, Mannix and Lee dive into the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant’s two years in Golden State and have an extended conversation about how NBA players attack social issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co...
Jun 07, 2018•1 hr 19 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Jason Lloyd from The Athletic and Mark Medina from the San Jose Mercury News. Mannix and Lloyd talk about LeBron's performance in the conference finals, what he has left for the NBA Finals, who needs to step up for the Cavs to have a shot against Golden State and more. Later, Mannix and Medina talk about the relationship between Kevin Durant and Draymond Green, the health of the Warriors, the bench, more Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...
May 30, 2018•53 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week are Jeff Zilgitt from USA Today and Pete Thamel from Yahoo Sports. Mannix and Zilgitt dive into the Cavs-Celtics series, the Bucks hiring Mike Budenholzer, the impact of legalized sports gambling on the NBA and more. Later, Mannix and Thamel sit down at the NBA draft combine and discuss the performances of some of the top prospects, why some choose to skip it, if there is a clear No. 1 and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...
May 21, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Brian Scalabrine, former NBA forward and NBA Insider for Yahoo and NBC Sports Boston. Mannix and Scal talked Cavs-Celtics, the coaching change in Toronto, the battle over Mike Budenholzer, the Sixers offseason priorities and more Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 14, 2018•43 min
Bleacher Report’s NBA writer Howard Beck joins Chris to break down the NBA Playoffs and give his thoughts on the Knicks hiring of new head coach David Fizdale. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 08, 2018•54 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is YES Network and Fox Sports NBA analyst Sarah Kustok. Mannix and Kustok examine the future of Oklahoma City, LeBron’s incredible first round series, Boston’s young stars and more Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 01, 2018•52 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports is Ian Thomsen, longtime NBA writer and author of the new book, The Soul of Basketball. Mannix and Thomsen discuss LeBron James’s role in Thomsen’s book, his future in Cleveland, a combustible Kawhi Leonard situation in San Antonio, Thomsen’s lengthy interview with Gregg Popovich and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...
Apr 25, 2018•55 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Dan Pfeiffer, former White House Communications Director, author and co-host of Pod Save America. Mannix and Pfeiffer talk about the impact of basketball in the Obama White House, why Dan Trusts the Process, NBA players speaking out on social issues and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 17, 2018•58 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Nick Wright, the co-host of First Things First on FS1. Mannix and Wright take a deep dive into the state of the Cavs, LeBron James’s future, Kawhi Leonard’s trade value and what kind of season it’s been for Russell Westbrook and Oklahoma City. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 10, 2018•57 min
Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Adam Himmelsbach, Celtics beat writer for the Boston Globe. Mannix and Himmelsbach discuss Boston's improbable winning streak, Kyrie Irving's knee injury, what the team needs from Al Horford and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 03, 2018•27 min
