Joining SI’s Chris Mannix this week is Gary Washburn, senior NBA writer at the Boston Globe and co-author of The Spencer Haywood Rule: Battles, Basketball, and the Making of an American Iconoclast. Mannix and Washburn discuss Washburn’s three months in the NBA bubble, the impact of the NBA’s embracing of the social justice movement, the impact on LeBron James’s legacy and more. Plus a deep dive into Gary’s new book on Haywood, an influential figure in the early NBA whose impact is still being fe...
Oct 15, 2020•38 min
SI’s Rohan Nadkarni and The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals, including the Anthony Davis-on-Jimmy Butler matchup, the Lakers’ shooting advantage from three, and potential rotation changes for the Heat. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 09, 2020•22 min
SI's Chris Mannix this week is Ryan McDonough, former GM of the Phoenix Suns. Mannix and McDonough dive into a (likely) Lakers championship, if LA should run it back with the same group, what's the market for Dwight Howard and more. Plus the Sixers grabbing Doc Rivers, Philadelphia's roster, Golden State's options, a potential Bradley Beal trade, more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...
Oct 08, 2020•52 min
SI’s Rohan Nadkarni and The New York Times’s Sopan Deb discuss the NBA Finals, the construction of the Lakers, and what the next NBA season could look like. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 08, 2020•24 min
SI’s Rohan Nadkarni, the GOAT podcast’s Andrew Sharp, and producer Chris Lindsay discuss Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the one-sided nature of the series, and lament the injury to guard Goran Dragic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 07, 2020•26 min
SI’s Rohan Nadkarni and Basketball News’s Nekias Duncan look ahead to Game 4 of the NBA Finals, and discuss how both teams may adjust to strategic wrinkles introduced in Game 3. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 06, 2020•21 min
SI’s Rohan Nadkarni and GQ’s Clay Skipper discuss the Heat’s shocking Game 3 win in the Finals, including Jimmy Butler’s heroics, Tyler Herro’s eating habits and what it all means moving forward. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 05, 2020•22 min
SI’s Rohan Nadkarni and SI’s Jeremy Woo discuss the aftermath of the Lakers’ Game 1 blowout win in the Finals and if the injury-laden Heat still have a chance. They also break down what Doc Rivers’s arrival in Philly means for Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, and marvel at Kyrie Irving’s latest philosophical musing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 02, 2020•21 min
SI’s Rohan Nadkarni and The Chicago Tribune’s DeAntae Prince discuss the Lakers’ dominant Game 1 win in the Finals, how Goran Dragic’s injury affects the series, and if Anthony Davis is an early favorite for Finals MVP. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 01, 2020•20 min
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Howard Beck, senior NBA writer with Bleacher Report. Mannix and Beck discuss the Clippers decision to part with Doc Rivers, the chances Ty Lue gets the top job, if Phil Jackson can be coaxed out of retirement and more. Plus Boston's offseason priorities and an NBA Finals preview. Later, ABC/ESPN broadcaster Mike Breen on calling games from the bubble, which of hs on-air partners, Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson, want back into the coaching ranks more, what ...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 8 min
SI’s Rohan Nadkarni and The Athletic’s Jovan Buha discuss the NBA Finals and LeBron’s standing among fans in Los Angeles. Buha also breaks down all the behind-the-scenes drama with the Clippers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 30, 2020•23 min
SI’s Rohan Nadkarni and GQ’s Michael Pina look ahead to the Finals matchup between the Heat and Lakers, ponder what another championship would mean for Erik Spoelstra, and offer early thoughts on the future of the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 29, 2020•24 min
SI’s Rohan Nadkarni and SI’s Jeremy Woo discuss the Heat clinching a berth to the NBA Finals and Rohan gloats about Bam Adebayo. They also offer early thoughts on the Finals matchup and the Celtics future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 28, 2020•20 min
SI’s Rohan Nadkarni and the Light Years Podcast’s Sam Esfandiari discuss the Lakers’ gritty Game 4 win over the Nuggets, what style of LeBron team the Lakers are, if Denver is the spiritual successor to the Warriors, and look ahead to next year’s western conference. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 25, 2020•23 min
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Dan Woike, national NBA writer with the Los Angeles Times. Mannix and Woike talk about LeBron's frustration at receiving too few MVP votes, the perception of Giannis, how the Clippers approach this offseason, Adam Silver's comments on next season and my thoughts on the Bulls hiring of Billy Donovan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...
Sep 24, 2020•40 min
SI’s Rohan Nadkarni and ESPN’s Jorge Sedano discuss Tyler Herro leading the Heat to a Game 4 win over the Celtics, why Miami’s 3-1 lead is “unsettling,” and speculate about a possible Heat-Lakes matchup in the Finals. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 24, 2020•23 min
SI’s Rohan Nadkarni and CNN’s Omar Jiminez discuss there Nuggets’ Game 4 win over the Lakers, Jamal Murray’s place among NBA point guards, and if the Lakers should be worried about their halfcourt offense. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 23, 2020•21 min
SI’s Rohan Nadkarni and The OC Register’s Kyle Goon discuss the Lakers’ run through the postseason, examine LeBron’s relationship with Anthony Davis, and try to make sense of Rajon Rondo. social: On #CrossoverDaily, @RohanNadkarni & @KyleGoon discuss the LeBron-AD relationship, Rajon Rondo, and the proper way to make a PB&J. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...
Sep 22, 2020•22 min
SI’s Rohan Nadkarni and GOAT’s Andrew Sharp discuss the Lakers’ thrilling Game 2 win over the Nuggets, including what Mason Plumlee was thinking on the last play of the game, why Anthony Davis unlocks the Lakers, and what the playoffs have done for Nikola Jokic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 21, 2020•22 min
SI’s Rohan Nadkarni and The Ringer’s Ron Mahoney break down the Heat’s Game 2 win over the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals, including Miami’s zone defense, Jimmy Butler’s heroics, and the struggles of Jayson Tatum. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 18, 2020•21 min
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Billy King, former Sixers and Nets general manager. Mannix and King talk the Clippers latest playoff meltdown, Paul George's curious comments, what L.A.'s offseason options are and more. Plus a big offseason in Milwaukee, where the Rockets go from here and what is up with the Kings GM search? Later, boxing promoter Bob Arum talks about his attempt to buy the Timberwolves in the mid-1990's ... and the wild story about how it all unraveled. Learn more about y...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min
SI’s Rohan Nadkarni and Crooked Media’s Gideon Resnick discuss the fallout of the Clippers’ shocking postseason exit and where they should go from here, as well as the effectiveness of NBA activism in the wake of the Breonna Taylor settlement in Louisville. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 17, 2020•20 min
On the first episode of Crossover Daily, SI’s Rohan Nadkarni and The Ringer’s Paolo Uggetti discuss the Nuggets’ Game 7, upset win over the Clippers, and the Bam Adebayo block that gave Miami a 1-0 lead in the East Finals Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 16, 2020•18 min
Joining SI's Chris Mannix from the NBA bubble this week is Sam Amick, senior writer with The Athletic. Mannix and Amick discuss the Nets hiring Steve Nash in Brooklyn, what challenges Nash will face in his first season, if race should be considered in this decision and more. Plus how optimistic the Jazz should be about its future, what are some of Oklahoma City's next moves and what are Milwaukee's options with Giannis Antetokounmpo? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...
Sep 07, 2020•56 min
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Jeremy Woo, SI.com's NBA draft analyst. Mannix and Woo discuss Minnesota's options at the top of the draft, how valuable the Warriors pick will be at No. 2, where LaMelo Ball could land and more; later, Taj Gibson with his reaction to the shooting of Jacob Blake, how he feels about the NBA bubble, the possibility of another tour of duty with Tom Thibodeau and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquirie...
Aug 31, 2020•56 min
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Shaun Powell, longtime NBA writer for NBA.com. Mannix and Powell discuss the events of this week, from the Bucks decision to sit out a playoff game, to the NBA's response, to the players meeting and how the league moves forward. 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 27, 2020•26 min
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is former Suns GM Ryan McDonough. Mannix and McDonough dive into Phoenix's future, how GM's will be impacted by virtual draft prep and a little insight into McDonough;s decision to draft DeAndre Ayton in 2018. Plus are Miilwaukee and the Lakers in any real trouble? Later, actor Jake Johnson on his new animated Netflix show HOOPS, being a Bulls -- and Tom Thibodeau fan -- possible NBA cameos for his show, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Marc Stein, senior writer with the New York Times. Mannix and Stein discuss the latest bubble developments, from the play of Devin Booker and TJ Warren, the future of the play-in series, Ty Lue's coaching options over the next month 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 13, 2020•30 min
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Nick Wright, co-host of First Thing's First on FS1 and host of What's Wright on SIRIUS XM. Mannix and Wright dive into early returns on the Lakers, the Bucks three-point defense, the Rockets chances of making a run, the future of the NBA 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 06, 2020•51 min
Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week are two of his bubblemates: Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times and Orange County Register's Lakers beat writer Kyle Goon. Mannix, Ganguli and Goon discuss the latest developments in the bubble, Lou Williams punishment for breaking it, how serious the Clippers ongoing health and availability issues are, how significant the loss of Avery Bradley is to the Lakers and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising In...
Jul 30, 2020•37 min