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The Kawhi Leonard Aspiration Scandal Continues (w/ Pablo Torre) Feb 13, 2026

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Chris Mannix talks to Pablo Torre about his ongoing investigation into the Kawhi Leonard/Steve Ballmer cap circumvention scandal, how the paper trail continues to grow, and what Adam Silver might say about the league's investigation at all star weekend

Chris also speaks to NBA hall of famer George Karl about the new Amazon documentary 'Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association', his time in the ABA with the San Antonio Spurs, and what he thinks of today's game

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Will A.D. Get A Big Extension & The NBA's HUGE Tanking Problem (w/ Rachel Nichols) Feb 10, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the comments made by Anthony Davis about joining the Wizards and if he'll get the extension he wants from Washington. We also discuss the egregious tanking done by the Jazz, the ways the league could discourage the entire league from losing on purpose, and the scrap pile that all star weekend has turned into

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The Trade Deadline Ends & Tanking Season Begins (w/ Rachel Nichols) Feb 07, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down a very eventful trade deadline and get into why the Wizards trade for Anthony Davis is a great move for the oft struggling franchise, how long Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the Bucks after no deal was made for the superstar, why more teams than ever have no reason to win for the rest of the season, and and the important ramifications of the Clippers dealing Ivica Zubac to the Pacers

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Trade Deadline Moves Begin While Harden Wants Out...Again (w/ Rachel Nichols) Feb 03, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down Jaren Jackson Jr. being dealt to the Jazz and why Utah is still going to tank creatively to land a future star in this years draft. We also discuss if the Timberwolves are trying to set up their own trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo after making a move of their own, hw better the Celtics are with the newly acquired Nikola Vučević, and what is going on exactly with James Harden demanding a trade out of the blue

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Giannis Has Played His Last Game for the Bucks (w/ Rachel Nichols) Jan 29, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the reports that the Bucks are listening to aggressive trade offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo after the future hall of famer expressed his desire to play for another team. We discuss if the Bucks will wait until the offseason to deal Giannis, which teams will make a play for him, and if a trade will pay off for the lucky franchise

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Clippers Miraculous Turnaround & The Warriors Steph Curry Dilemma (w/ Evan Turner) Jan 27, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down how the red hot Clippers have entered the play in mix after a 6-21 start and if James Harden should save his energy for a playoff run. We also discuss why the Warriors need to sit down with Steph to discuss what the teams future should be and how Giannis Giannis Antetokounmpo's calf injury could impact the trade talks surrounding him

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Pistons Try to Outrun Celtics & Warriors Kuminga Conflict (w/ Rachel Nichols) Jan 22, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down how the red hot Pistons may have Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on their heels if the all star returns for Boston this season before discussing Mike Dunleavy's comments on Jonathan Kuminga's trade demand and the Knicks suffering their worst loss of the season

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Blazers Become a Contender Again & The Knicks KAT Drama (w/ Evan Turner) Jan 19, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down the Portland Trail Blazers recent hot streak and how the franchise has finally turned the corner after several years of rebuilding. We also break down the if there is friction between Karl-Anthony Towns and head coach Mike Brown and the Detroit Pistons stellar record so far this season

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Rockets Concerning Losing Streak & Complicated Star Trades (w/ Rachel Nichols) Jan 13, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down who they think should be all star starters, the Rockets road losing streak out west, if the Grizzlies can find a trade destination for Ja Morant by the deadline, and how Anthony Davis' recent injury history may have complicated a Trae Young deal

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Ja Morant Is on the Market While Giannis Insists He's Not (w/ Evan Turner) Jan 09, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down who might be willing to trade for Ja Morant as the Grizzlies start listening to offers for the former all star and why they might have to settle for a meager return. We also discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo saying he'll never ask for a trade out of Milwaukee, how much Trae Young will actually play for the Wizards this season, and if the Warriors have any moves left to make with the remaining pieces of their dynasty run

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