Yahoo Sports Nba: Chris Mannix

Chris Mannix, Rohan Nadkarni, and Chris Herring discuss the Lakers and Heat taking 3-1 leads over the Grizzlies and Bucks following dominant performances by LeBron James and Jimmy Butler before breaking down the Knicks taking control of their series against the Cavs and Anthony Edwards taking on a leadership role with the Wolves in the playoffsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Mannix, Rohan Nadkarni, and Chris Herring get into if Draymond Green's game three suspension was justified and how the Warriors adapted in their dominant victory over the Kings. We also discuss if the Clippers should start over with a first round loss looking likely after injuries to Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, and how the Cavaliers adjusted their game plan to go after Jalen Brunson Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Mannix, Rohan Nadkarni, & Chris Herring share there thoughts on Draymond Green's ejection in game two against the Kings for stomping on the chest of Domas Sabonis before breaking down the Lakers dominant performance in game one against the Grizzlies and if the Cavs have enough to come back against the KnicksAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rohan and Chris break down the first round playoffs matchups and wonder if the Warriors experience can take them on a long run, if the Knicks can beat the Cavs without a healthy Julius Randle, and if the Nets can give the Sixers a tougher time than people thinkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Mannix talks to author Jeff Benedict about his unauthorized biography of LeBron James, 'LeBron'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mannix and Rohan break down what the top teams have to play for in their final two games of the season before discussing what the Mavericks might do in the offseason following comments made by Mark Cuban, and what the rest of Zion Williamson's time with the Pelicans might look likeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mannix, Rohan & Chris break down Kevin Durant's return to the Suns and if the team will have played together enough to challenge for a title, how the Knicks can stay hot without Julius Randle, if the Warriors have a chance at a playoff run without Wiggins, and their reactions to the new CBA changesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mannix and Rohan breka down the MVP race as ESPN's straw poll puts Joel Embiid slightly ahead of Nikola Jokić. We also discuss whether Mannix's bold prediction of the Lakrs winning the west can actually happen and if this will actually be the offseason that the Blazers will trade Damian LillardAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, Rohan and Chris Herring start with discussing Joel Embiid’s absence in Monday’s game between the Sixers and Nuggets. Then they dive deep into the state of the Mavericks, wondering who the ideal partner for Luka Doncic would be and how the team can go about building around Luka. Later. Rohan expresses his glee at Jaylen Brown’s seeming lack of enthusiasm for playing in Boston. Finally, Rohan and Chris praise the Timberwolves for their recent hot stretch and what it could mean for the postseasonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mannix is joined again by Rohan Nadkarni and Chris Herring to break down how the MVP race between Nikola Jokić & Joel Embiid has gotten even closer, if the Lakers are really a contender with Anthony Davis missing crucial games, the failure of Michael Jordan during his tenure as the owner of the Charlotte Hornets as he looks to sell the team, and what the Grizzlies will look like going forward with the return of Ja MorantAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rohan and Chris and joined by Chris Mannix again on this week's Open Floor where we break down a wide open western conference and why the Kyrie Trade hasn't worked out so far in Dallas, how a once dead in the water Lakers team has become competitive with their retooled roster, the weaknesses of the Denver nuggets, and how the how far the Cavaliers defense could take them in the playoffsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Mannix joins Rohan & Herring to get into both the real life and basketball consequences that Ja Morant could face after his gun related IG live controversy. We also discuss the red hot NY Knicks and how the Celtics have slid in the standings after a tough post all star game scheduleAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mannix and Beck break down the Clippers signing of Russell Westbrook off the buyout market and this hurts a team that hasn't met its lofty expectations, We also discuss if the Lakers recent success following their deadline moves makes them a contender in the second half, why the Mavs have struggled since trading for Kyrie Irving, and what the Cavaliers look like heading into a likely playoff berthAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck sits down with Hall of Famers Karl Malone and Allen Iverson to reflect on their careers, their complicated relationship with the league with their thoughts on today’s gameAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mannix and Beck break down the highs and lows of the all star weekend festivities, Adam Silver's not so candid press conference, things to watch out for in the second half of the season, and who's still available on the buyout marketAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes the Washington Post’s Michael Lee, to discuss Kevin Durant’s move to Phoenix. Is it championship or bust for the Suns? What’s at stake for KD now? And how much blame should he bear for the failures in Brooklyn?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mannix and Beck break down the nearly rescinded trade involving Gary Payton II between the Trail Blazers and Warriors before discussing the actual title chances Phoenix has going forward, how the Mavs look with Luka & Kyrie, and how the retooled Lakers look as they try to get into the playoffsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mannix and Beck are joined by Open Floor Pods Rohan Nadkarni & Chris Herring for part one of our trade deadline breakdown where we get into the late massive deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns and a massive haul to the Brooklyn Nets. We also discuss the Memphis Grizzlies lack of major moves as a title contender in a western conference that just got tougher  Check out the Open Floor podcast feed for part 2 of our trade deadline breakdownAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mannix and Beck break down Kyrie Irving's trade to the Maverick's from the Nets side of getting players in return that allows them to remain a competitor to where Dallas imagines Luka and Kyrie taking themAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mannix and Beck convene for a bonus/emergency pod to break down Kyrie Irving's demand for a trade from the fourth place Nets just days before the trade deadline Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy