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The Knicks Repeat Odds & Luka Takes Over The Lakers (w/ Rachel Nichols) Sep 22, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Knicks' chances of ending the streak of non-repeat champions before getting into whether the new-look Lakers, led by MVP front-runner Luka Doncic, can compete for a top seed in the West and how good the non-tanking Utah Jazz will be over a full season.

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The Odds of a Second Kawhi Championship & Are the Celtics Underrated? (w/ Evan Turner) Sep 18, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down whether Kawhi Leonard can lead the Raptors to a second championship before getting into how good the new-look Wizards can actually be this year and whether the Boston Celtics can surprise everyone again by locking up a top seed in the Eastern Conference.

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Adam Silver's Biggest Presser Ever & NBA Trade-ability Odds (w/ Rachel Nichols) Sep 14, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down what Adam Silver will be asked about most at his post–Board of Governors press conference following the conclusion of the Clippers’ Aspiration investigation, before getting into the big names who always find themselves in trade rumors and the likelihood that they could be dealt.

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Jayson Tatum’s Breakout Season, The Post-Kawhi Clippers & Surprise East Contenders (w/ Evan Turner) Sep 11, 2026

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Chris Mannix is joined by 10-year NBA veteran Evan Turner to break down all the biggest storylines heading into training camp. They react to Jaylen Brown’s boxing debut in Nigeria and delve into the heavy long-term fallout from the NBA’s historic sanctions against Steve Ballmer and the Clippers. Plus, the guys preview Jayson Tatum’s upcoming season in Boston without Jaylen Brown, examine how Ivica Zubac fits alongside Tyrese Haliburton in Indiana, and break down their biggest surprise sleeper teams for the 2026–27 season.

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Can The Clippers Recover From Landmark Penalties? (w/ Rachel Nichols) Sep 09, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols return to break down the fallout from the NBA’s historic sanctions against the Clippers following the Kawhi Leonard investigation. Plus, Nikola Jokić declines a contract extension in Denver for the second straight summer, the Cavs lock up Donovan Mitchell while adding James Harden, and Russell Westbrook officially calls it a career after 18 seasons.

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Unpacking The Biggest Punishment In NBA History (w/ Rachel Nichols) Sep 03, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols return to break down the NBA finally unveiling its punishment for the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer’s role in the Kawhi Leonard Aspiration scandal. We get into how Pablo Torre’s reporting was the catalyst for the investigation, what the NBA’s own investigation found, whether the Clippers can ever recover from this, and whether Ballmer will sell the team.

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Kuminga Signs with Minnesota & Our 2026 Breakout Candidates Aug 28, 2026

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SI's Liam McKeone and Blake Silverman break down Jonathan Kuminga signing a prove-it deal with Minnesota and how much he can help a Timberwolves team desperate for forward depth. We also get into some of our candidates for young players who could break out in 2026–27.

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Lakers Sale Drama Gets Messier & More Offseason Trades Aug 20, 2026

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SI's Liam McKeone and Blake Silverman break down how Mark Walter's legal troubles and Jeannie Buss refusing to sell the team could impact the purchase of the Lakers. We also get into the Cavs upgrading their roster by trading Dennis Schröder, as well as the offseason signings we're still waiting on.

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The Lakers Shocking $12B Sale & The NBA Starts The Schedule Release Aug 13, 2026

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SI's Liam McKeone and Blake Silverman get into the shocking sale of the Los Angeles Lakers just one year after Mark Walter purchased the team. We also get into Russell Westbrook calling it a career after a memorable 18-year career, and the NBA beginning to release its 2026–27 schedule, including marquee games and matchups to watch for.

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Who Got Better or Worse & The Pelicans’ Uneventful Offseason Aug 07, 2026

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SI's Liam McKeone and Blake Silverman fill in for Chris Mannix as they take a look at whether the Pistons and Timberwolves got better or worse after some major trades, why the Pelicans didn't make any roster moves this offseason, and some under-the-radar moves we liked.

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