The Crossover NBA Show

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Scoop, Here They Are! It’s Tag Team! Apr 16, 2021

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On our new Friday edition of the show, Howard Beck welcomes Tag Team – DC The Brain Supreme and Steve Rolln – to discuss their incredibly popular Geico ad, the boost it's given their careers and their NBA fandom.

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A-Rod in Minnesota ... or Seattle? Apr 13, 2021

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This week Mannix and Beck discuss A-Rod's surprise entrance into the NBA ownership ranks (with an assist from The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski), the state of the MVP race and just how serious a threat is Utah to win the Western Conference? Plus your Twitter questions on offseason shakeups, the Bulls roster issues, R.J. Barrett's play with the Knicks and more. Subscribe, rate and review this pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you download podcasts!

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The Bucks Go All-In Apr 06, 2021

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Mannix and Beck dive into Milwaukee's decision to extend Jrue Holiday -- and go all-in on the Giannis/Khris Middleton/Holiday core -- and what it means if the team comes up short in the playoffs, how significant a rough stretch could be for the Lakers, what it would mean for LeBron James's legacy if he takes an eighth seed to a championship, how Golden State's struggles reflect on Stephen Curry and more. Support the pod by subscribing, rating and reviewing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you download podcasts.

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State of the Lakers Mar 30, 2021

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Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Dan Woike, Lakers beat writer for the LA Times. Mannix and Woike discuss the Kyle Lowry trade that wasn't, the impact of Andre Drummond, how concerned the Lakers are about Anthony Davis's leg injury and just how bad could things get for LA with Davis and LeBron James out; later, SI NBA Draft analyst Jeremy Woo on the Cade Cunningham/Evam Mobley debate, players that have boosted their draft stock in the tournament, Gonzaga's draft prospects, who teams are hoping to get a longer look at, more. Subscribe, rate and review this pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you download podcasts!

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A Day of Deadline Drama Mar 26, 2021

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Mannix and Beck discuss a wild NBA trade deadline, from the Raptors decision not to move Kyle Lowry, the Heat’s pivot to Victor Oladipo, the Nuggets arming up for a run in the Western Conference, the Rockets (seemingly) pathetic final haul for James Harden, the Clippers adding a playmaker, the Celtics adding a scorer and a look ahead to the impact of what could be a robust buyout market.

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Trade Season Extravaganza Mar 23, 2021

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The trade deadline is upon us! Where will Oladipo land? Who’s getting Aaron Gordon? Should the Knicks buy or sell? Mannix and Beck dive into the biggest storylines as we head toward Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET trade deadline. Also, Beck chats with NBA officiating chief Monty McCutchen – on player complaints, fanless games, the unique challenges of this season and McCutchen’s epic pandemic beard.

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Does C-Webb belong in the HOF? Mar 17, 2021

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On this week’s pod, Mannix and Beck dive into Chris Webber’s case for the Hall of Fame – and why his college basketball accomplishments should be counted – the team that needs to make a deal before the March 25th trade deadline (hint: one is in L.A.) and take a long look at the MVP race—and if Chris Paul belongs in it. As always, support the pod by subscribing, rating and submitting reviews on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you download your pods.

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One Year of COVID, Where Does LaMarcus Aldridge Land? Mar 11, 2021

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This week, Mannix and Beck dive into the one-year anniversary of the NBA's decision to shut down its season, from what we thought was going to happen back then to how the NBA has handled in its attempt to exist during a global pandemic. Plus the future of LaMarcus Aldridge -- and could a reunion in Portland be in the offing? -- the sustainability of the Jazz success in the second half of the season, a wide open MVP race and more. Subscribe, rate and review the pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you download your favorite podcasts!

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The Knicks are back! (Maybe) Mar 03, 2021

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On this week’s Crossover, Mannix and Beck explore the Knicks’ fantastic resurgence and whether it’s sustainable. They also discuss the Hawks’ firing of Lloyd Pierce, the Kristaps Porzingis trade rumors and whether Kobe should be the new NBA logo. Then, Beck interviews J.A. Adande about his new podcast with Jack McCallum about Kobe, LeBron and the 2008 Redeem Team.

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It’s Snub Season! Feb 25, 2021

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On this week’s Crossover Pod, Mannix and Beck discuss the All-Star reserves. Was there a legitimate snub? Should the NBA change how reserves are chosen? Plus what happened with the Minnesota coaching change, if the ‘Wolves deserve the criticism being leveled at them, if DeMarcus Cousins can help a contender, what’s going wrong in Boston and more; later, former Boston Herald beat writer Steve Bulpett on 35 years on the Celtics beat, why covering Reggie Lewis’s death was his most challenging assignment, what he’s seen in the Celtics this season, what it’s been like to watch from the sidelines, more. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you download your favorite pods.

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