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One-on-One With New Orlando Magic Head Coach Sean Sweeney Oct 15, 2026

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Chris Mannix talks to new Magic head coach Sean Sweeney about his days doing everything on a college staff, breaking into the league with the Brooklyn Nets, working with a young Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, the Spurs’ Finals run this season, and what we can expect from an exciting Orlando team led by Paolo Banchero.

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Predicting the Eastern Conference Over/Under Win Totals (w/ Rachel Nichols) Oct 13, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss their over/under win predictions for the Eastern Conference and how they see the more competitive East shaping up this season.

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OKC Nails Another Draft Class & the Re-Debut of Ja Morant & LaMelo Ball (w/ Evan Turner) Oct 09, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner meet up in Chicago to break down Evan's experience playing against a pre-NBA Luka Dončić, why Joel Embiid will be the X-factor for the Sixers, their early MVP favorites, what to expect from Ja Morant and LaMelo Ball this season as they try to make things work with their respective teams, and how the new-look Chicago Bulls are finally putting something together.

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The Knicks Contract Dilemma & What's Real From Sixers Training Camp (w/ Rachel Nichols) Oct 05, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Jalen Duren’s first public comments since signing his contract extension and what moves the Pistons need to make to become a true top contender in the Eastern Conference. We also discuss which Knicks players they will choose to extend from their beloved championship core and hear about what Rachel saw during her trip to 76ers training camp.

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Pistons Try To Move Past Contract Drama & Underestimating OKC (w/ Grant Liffmann) Oct 02, 2026

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Chris Mannix is joined by NBC’s Grant Liffmann to break down Jalen Duren signing a last-minute contract extension with the Pistons and whether tensions over the details could arise if the Pistons underperform. We also get into whether we’re underestimating the OKC Thunder after a very eventful offseason across the league and how the Sixers will manage their loaded yet aging roster.

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NBA Media Highlights: Duren's Contract, Jokic Staying Put, & the Lakers (w/ Sam Amick) Sep 29, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Sam Amick of The Athletic break down some of the highlights from NBA media day, including the Clippers taking an apologetic tone as they move into an uncertain future, Jalen Duren being away from the Pistons as his contract situation remains unresolved, Nikola Jokic declaring that he would sign an extension with the Nuggets after this season, and whether the Lakers can really contend for a title with their new roster.

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Jalen Duren & KAT's BIG Contract Questions & Houston's Expectations (w/ Evan Turner) Sep 25, 2026

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down the standoff between the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren over his contract extension and whether he will accept a massive offer that could weigh down the franchise financially. We also discuss whether Karl-Anthony Towns will accept slightly less money to remain with the Knicks and Ime Udoka's high expectations for a Rockets team that expects to have two major role players healthy at the start of the season.

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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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