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The SGA Flopping Debate Reaches Its Apex (w/ Rachel Nichols) May 30, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down what to expect from both teams in the WCF and discuss whether SGA is really flopping as much as people say after the controversy surrounding his playing style became one of the biggest stories of the playoffs. They also get into the Magic hiring Sean Sweeney as their new head coach and what the Spurs assistant can bring to the franchise.

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Spurs Come Together & Knicks Embarrass the Cavs (w/ Rachel Nichols) May 26, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Spurs evening their series against the Thunder and whether San Antonio is the more complete team. They also discuss what the Cavs might do after getting run off the floor by the Knicks, whether the Celtics will trade Jaylen Brown despite his stellar yet weird season, and whether LeBron will return to Cleveland or retire.

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Knicks Run Over James Harden // Injuries Hit Spurs & Thunder (w/ Rachel Nichols) May 22, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Knicks taking a 2-0 lead over the Cavaliers, the extent of Donovan Mitchell’s injury, and whether Kenny Atkinson should make major lineup changes. They also discuss the growing list of injuries in the Western Conference Finals and whether the Thunder will continue their physical play against Wemby.

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Wemby Dominates Game 1 & ECF Finals Preview (w/ Evan Turner) May 19, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down Victor Wembanyama’s historic performance in the Spurs’ Game 1 win over the Thunder, why Chet Holmgren needs to step up for OKC to have a chance, and the bright future of San Antonio’s roster. They also discuss how James Harden and Evan Mobley need to deliver if the Cavs want to beat the Knicks and why they like the Pelicans’ hiring of Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach.

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The Future of the Lakers w/ LeBron, Luka, & Reaves (w/ Jovan Buha) May 15, 2026

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Chris Mannix & Jovan Buha break down whether LeBron James will be back with the Lakers next season and for how much money, what value Austin Reaves holds with the team, and if pairing the oft-injured Luka Dončić with Giannis Antetokounmpo is a good idea.

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Daryl Morey Fired by Sixers & Giannis Trades That Make Sense (w/ Evan Turner) May 13, 2026

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Chris Mannix & Evan Turner break down how the Spurs are disproving the notion that young teams can’t win in the playoffs, the Knicks steamrolling the Sixers, the moves that led to Daryl Morey’s dismissal in Philly, and the Giannis Antetokounmpo trades that make sense after the Bucks announced they would listen to offers before next month’s draft.

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Winners & Losers of the NBA Draft Lottery (w/ Rachel Nichols) May 11, 2026

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Chris Mannix & Rachel Nichols break down how the order at the top of the dradft isn't just a lock just yet before getting into the overall winners and losers of the highly anticipated lottery. We also get into what the Sixers do going forward after getting swept by the Knicks and Steve Kerr signing a two year extension with the Warriors

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The Foul Baiting Question & What's Going On with Jaylen Brown? (w/ Evan Turner) May 09, 2026

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Chris Mannix & Evan Turner break down whether the Lakers’ complaints about the refs are valid before discussing James Harden’s terrible playoff performance so far, whether Masai Ujiri will keep Jason Kidd as the Mavericks’ head coach, and the increasingly strange relationship between Jaylen Brown and the Celtics.

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Orlando's Unappealing Coaching Job & Playoff Meltdowns (w/ Rachel Nichols) May 05, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down why Jamahl Mosley was getting fired with or without a series win over the Pistons, what moves Masai Ujiri might make as the Mavericks new team president, the myriad of mistakes made that led the Boston Celtics to blowing a 3-1 lead, and what moves are left for the Rockets to make after losing in the first round to a very injured Lakers team

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Embiid Dominates the Celtics & Nuggets Crumble Against Wolves (w/ Evan Turner) May 01, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down the Sixers evening the series with the Celtics at three apiece and what Boston can do to stop a rejuvenated Joel Embiid. They also discuss what the Denver Nuggets will do with their roster going forward after being eliminated by a depleted Timberwolves team, and why they’re still high on the Hawks for next season after their historic blowout loss to the Knicks in an elimination game.

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