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The Most Anticipated First Round Match Ups (w/ Rachel Nichols) Apr 19, 2025

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down their most anticipated first round playoff series including: The two close to call matchup between the Nuggets and Clippers, what players need to step up for the Rockets in order to beat the playoff tested Warriors, how the Wolves will fare against the re tooled Lakers, the sure to be brawl between the Knicks and Pistons, and the questions surrounding availability in Milwaukee vs. Indiana

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Our NBA Awards Go To... (w/ Rachel Nichols) Apr 18, 2025

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the disastrous media session held by Nico Harrison and the Mavs front office before revealing who we voted for the MVP, Most Improved Player, Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and more

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Key Playoff Difference Makers (w/ Mark Medina) Apr 16, 2025

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Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina to discuss the Suns firing head coach Mike Budenholzer before discussing what players will be key difference makers including Jayson Tatum, Evan Mobley, Giannis, Russell Westbrook, and more

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Luka Returns To Dallas & Michael Malone's Firing (w/ Rachel Nichols) Apr 11, 2025

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols get into the good and bad of Luka's return to Dallas, the shocking firing of Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, why we have some doubts about the title hopes for the Thunder this season, and the suns officially being eliminated from the playoff picture

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Unpacking A Hectic Lakers Season (w/ Dan Woike) Apr 08, 2025

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Chris Mannix sits down with Dan Woike of the LA Times to discuss the state of the Lakers after a dominant win over the Oklahoma City Thunder and how Austin Reaves has looked like a border line all star, LeBron settling into a different role every night, and Luka Doncic preparing to play his first game back in Dallas

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What Really Happened: The Luka Doncic Trade Apr 03, 2025

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Chris Mannix talks to ESPN's Tim MacMahon and author of the new book 'The Wonder Boy: Luka Doncic and the Curse of Greatness' about led to the team deciding to trade him, small moves made by the team that may have sped up their decline in their relationship with the star, and more

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The Grizzlies Surprise Firing of Taylor Jenkins Mar 31, 2025

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss why the Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins right before the start of the playoffs and the year long changes that led to his dismissal. We also discuss how the Lakers remaining schedule could find them in the play in, and the leagues plan to create their own euro league

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LeBron's Pat McAfee Rebuttal & Playoff Implications (w/ Rachel Nichols) Mar 27, 2025

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss LeBron James sitting down with Pat McAfee on ESPN for 90 minutes as the conversation around him and Stephen A drags on. We also discuss if the Warriors have shown they are a contender in the west with Jimmy Butler, if the Mavericks should focus on tanking out of play in contention, the Lakers regressing defense, and how the Suns have made a recent push without Bradley Beal

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How Far Can The Knicks Really Go? (w Alan Hahn) Mar 25, 2025

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Chris Mannix is joined by MSG's Alan Hahn to discuss the good but puzzling New York Knicks can beat the Celtics, successfully pair Karl Anthony Towns with a healthy Mitchell Robinson, and if Thibs should give the bench more minutes

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Celtics Sell For Record Price & PHX's Booker Question (w/ Rachel Nichols) Mar 20, 2025

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Boston Celtics selling for a record $6.1 billion and if the tv rights bubble will cause this number to stand for awhile. We also discuss the Milwaukee Bucks sputtering offensive output, if the Knicks will make it to the conference finals, and what the Suns will do as a play in appearance looks unlikely

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