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Breaking Down the LaMelo Ball Trade & Brown For Mobley? (w/ Evan Turner) Jun 26, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down the risks the Charlotte Hornets and Minnesota Timberwolves took when they dealt LaMelo Ball in exchange for Naz Reid and a slew of picks, why they strongly disagree about a possible trade swapping Jaylen Brown for Evan Mobley, and whether the Heat will be able to compete for a title after trading away half their roster for Giannis.

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The Giannis Trade Saga Is Over While Jaylen Brown's Begins (w/ Rachel Nichols) Jun 24, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Wizards taking AJ Dybantsa first overall, whether the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks should feel they got enough in return after sending Giannis to South Beach, and how much Jaylen Brown feels slighted after it was confirmed that the Celtics were willing to include him in a trade for Giannis.

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The Knicks Masterful Run & a Giannis Conclusion Looms (w/ Rachel Nichols) Jun 16, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down how the Knicks' carefully built roster was able to win it all and whether Jalen Brunson is the most improbable superstar of all time. They also get into what Victor Wembanyama should focus on next after the first major loss of his career and where Giannis will end up as the Bucks' NBA draft deadline for trading him approaches.

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How Do the Spurs Get Over That Epic Collapse? (w/ Evan Turner) Jun 12, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner share their thoughts on the bevy of mistakes that led to the Knicks completing the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history and break down OG Anunoby's ascension, as well as whether the Spurs can recover from the loss and make this a series.

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Reacting to the Knicks' Historic 29-Point Comeback Jun 11, 2026

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Chris Mannix breaks down how the Knicks came back from a 29-point deficit in the second half of their Game 4 win over the Spurs, what happened in the locker room at halftime, why OG Anunoby is the MVP of this series, and what costly mistakes the Spurs made that cost them the game.

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Spurs Have the Momentum After Altering Strategy In Game 3 (w/ Rachel Nichols) Jun 10, 2026

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Chris Mannix & Rachel Nichols break down how the Spurs were able to take Game 3 against the Knicks by ditching the bad three-pointers and focusing on getting to the paint. They also get into whether fans being priced out of the Finals led to the underwhelming Knicks crowd, Stephon Castle's veteran-like performance, and whether San Antonio can continue its momentum in Game 4.

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How It Feels To Be A Knicks Fan Jun 08, 2026

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Chris Mannix sits down with his longtime friend Alex, a long-suffering Knicks fan, to talk about New York's magical run to the Finals, the team's past failures, and what will happen to the city if they win.

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Knicks Bully the Spurs to Go Up 2-0 (w/ Evan Turner) Jun 06, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down how the Knicks used their more experienced roster to take two wins in San Antonio against the Spurs, why Wemby looks gassed against a New York team led by narrative-changing performances from Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns.

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Knicks vs. Spurs: Previewing the 2026 NBA Finals (w/ Rachel Nichols) Jun 03, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Finals matchup between the Knicks and Spurs, whether Mitchell Robinson's hand injury will be a major factor, whether the lack of rest will benefit the Spurs, and which player's legacy will be affected the most by a win.

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The Thunder Will Have A Very Complicated Offseason (w/ Mark Medina) Jun 01, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Mark Medina break down how Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs took down the Thunder in their seven-game series, how Wemby turned Chet Holmgren into a non-factor, and what moves San Antonio could make with a roster that is about to become very expensive.

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