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Open Floor: SI's NBA Show

652 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2.3K ratings

From the NBA draft to the playoffs and back again, Open Floor takes you on a ride across the NBA standings, laying out the latest news and rumors along the way and leaving no basketball conspiracy theory stone left unturned. Join hosts Chris Herring and Rohan Nadkarni as they let their imaginations run free up and down the court and around the world. Welcome to the Open Floor Globe.

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Dunks Are Properly Rated w/ Josh Gondelman

August 05, 2022 17:54 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

On today’s show, Rohan is joined by comedian and writer Josh Gondelman. First, the two reveal which team they are most confident could win the Finals if the playoffs started today. Then they open up the mailbag, answering a shocking question about dunks before diving into walk-up songs and Timberwolves slander. After Rohan angers another fan base, the Love Island minute returns with an apology, and the show closes with Josh answering some questions about his comedy career, including what it’...

Honoring Bill Russell w/ John Gonzalez

August 01, 2022 18:08 - 1 hour - 57 MB

On today’s show, Rohan is joined by SI Weekly host John Gonzalez. The pair first pay tribute Bill Russell and his incredible legacy beyond basketball, particularly his civil rights activism. Later, they wonder why the NBA is still pursuing tampering in the wake of reported investigations into the Sixers and Knicks. Then they open up the mailbag to discuss the usefulness of statistics and share their feelings on possible NBA expansion. Finally, Rohan and John close the show with the return of...

Andrew Sharp Returns & The Most Disappointing Offseasons

July 29, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

On today’s show, Rohan is joined by former Open Floor host Andrew Sharp. The two reveal the teams they believe had the most disappointing offseasons, including a surprising answer from Sharp. Then they dive into some fun emails, pondering what Damian Lillard should do with his career and if Rohan’s recent Mavs slander has been justified. They close the show with a discussion about their favorite NBA throwback jerseys, and why the current crop of threads are mostly bad See omnystudio.com/lis...

Kevin Durant for Jaylen Brown & Bad Shot Selection Legends

July 25, 2022 18:56 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

On today’s show, Rohan and Chris somehow discuss baseball before diving into the latest Kevin Durant news. The duo react to the report of a KD-for-Jaylen Brown trade and wonder whether it makes sense for either side. They also discuss if the league needs to respond to player movement in the next CBA. They finish the show by reaching into the mailbag, answering questions about players who should’ve taken different shots, and guessing which 2022 playoff teams may not be so lucky next season S...

James Harden: Disappointing or Disappointment?

July 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

On today’s show, Chris and Rohan address the Miles Bridges situation before diving into basketball. The duo then discuss James Harden’s new contract with the Sixers and their expectations for Philly this season. They also open up the mailbag to admit some past mistakes, assess a potential Donovan Mitchell-led Knicks team, and explain why they would never live in Orlando. And finally, a special announcement to close the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is LeBron James on the Right Team?

July 18, 2022 18:35 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

On today’s show, Rohan and Chris acknowledge the Keldon Johnson extension before diving into a bevy of Lakers topics. They review LeBron’s Drew League performance before discussing the scattershot nature of his Lakers tenure. Then the duo marvel at the public divorce between Russell Westbrook and his now former agent before answering an email about Anthony Davis. Finally, Chris admits his love for World War II-era cinema before he and Rohan hand out some book recommendations See omnystudio....

Who's The Worst Player on a Championship Team?

July 15, 2022 17:39 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Rohan kick things off with a special announcement before they dive into a whole bunch of fantastic mailbag questions. They talk about Deandre Ayton's restricted free agency and questionable future in Phoenix, propose their favorite fake Donovan Mitchell trades, explain why the Mavs aren't a lock to make the playoffs, debate who the worst player on a championship team can be, and so much more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Way-Too-Early Awards Predictions

July 11, 2022 18:37 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris open up the mailbag and take a look ahead at the 2022-23 season by submitting ballots for every major award. They reveal who they think will win MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year, and Coach of the Year, with some outside the bold, outside-the-box predictions sprinkled into the discussion.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer League Reactions & The Brandon Ingram Question

July 08, 2022 18:12 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris offer some first reactions to Summer League and some standout names (Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, Jabari Smith Jr., etc.) from the 2022 draft class. They then open up the mailbag and break down some more Kevin Durant trade offers (and the big Brandon Ingram question), wonder if, in light of Bradley Beal's new contract, the Wizards are officially the most hopeless franchise in the league, and so much more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Minnesota is All In + Free Agency Reactions

July 05, 2022 18:54 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

On today’s episode, Michael and Rohan discuss the ongoing saga with Kevin Durant’s trade request, including which teams they would like to see him play for most. Then they dive into the Rudy Gobert and Dejounte Murray trades, and if either one significantly affects the Wolves’ or Hawks’ title odds. Finally, Michael forces Rohan to confront the success of the Celtics’ offseason, and the hosts pick their favorite and least favorite signing of the summer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Free Agency Winners & Losers (So Far)

July 01, 2022 18:12 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris discuss Kevin Durant's trade request, whether the Nets should honor his list of desired destinations and where the Nets go from here. Then they get into the first day of free agency by giving their winners and losers to the first day of activity, while responding to breaking news in real time!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Previewing Free Agency + KD Trades

June 27, 2022 19:40 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Rohan preview free agency by taking a look at several teams and players they have their eye on heading into July 1. What will the Suns and Jazz do? Will the Hawks take a step back? Who will sign Kyrie Irving? What about Miles Bridges? They then move on to talk about potential Kevin Durant destinations, should he request a trade, before opening the mail bag and answering a whole bunch of fascinating questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Draft Winners & Losers

June 24, 2022 17:10 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Rohan give their winners and losers from the 2022 NBA draft. What were the Knicks thinking? Will they regret not using the 11th pick and instead opting to improve via free agency? Should the Magic have taken Jabari Smith Jr. instead of Paolo Banchero? Which team has a brighter future: the Pistons or the Thunder? All those questions, and so many more, are answered in today's show. Also: the Royston Rip City Report makes its triumphant return See omnystudio.com...

Kyrie Rumors + Previewing the NBA Draft

June 21, 2022 18:05 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Rohan discussed Kyrie Irving's looming player option and wondered which team he'll end up on next season. They also went over Bradley Beal's free agency and Charlotte's puzzling search for a new head coach before a long conversation about the NBA draft. They finished things off by opening the mailbag and answering a few leftover questions about the Finals, Steve Kerr's legacy, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Curry’s Top Ten Ascent

June 17, 2022 20:13 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

On today’s special episode, Michael, Chris, and Rohan give their thoughts on Game 6 of the NBA Finals and what the Warriors win means for Stephen Curry’s legacy. Then they briefly preview who will be No. 1 on their Top 100 lists for next season, which leads to shock and disagreement. The trio also discusses Jayson Tatum’s Finals performance, and gives way too early predictions for next season, leading to some more chaos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steph’s Domination + Previewing Game 5

June 13, 2022 17:25 - 1 hour - 61 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris break down the NBA Finals with a look back at Game 4 and a look ahead to Game 5. They get into Steph Curry's dominance (where does he rank on the list of players they've watched with their own two eyes?), Draymond Green's diminished role, Jayson Tatum's struggles, the Finals MVP debate, and so much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly of the Finals So Far

June 10, 2022 19:18 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris break down Game 3 of the NBA Finals and zoom out to answer a few questions about the series. What is each team's best five-man unit? Which players have been the most disappointing? What stats have surprised us both the most? Michael and Chris then open up the mailbag to wonder which active role players would make the best head coaches, and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston Meets Golden State's Buzzsaw

June 06, 2022 18:10 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Rohan break down and react to Game 2 of the NBA Finals, where the Warriors bounced back with a commanding win over the Celtics. What adjustments did Steve Kerr make to get the win? Were Draymond Green's antics over the top or exactly what Golden State needed? How can Boston's offense get back on track in Game 3? All those questions, and more, are answered in today's show.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston Blitzes The Warriors

June 03, 2022 17:11 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris took a deep dive into Game 1 of the NBA Finals. How did the Celtics blow the game wide open like they did, particularly after Steph Curry's volcanic first quarter? Did Jayson Tatum have the best 3-for-17 performance in postseason history? What adjustments can/should the Warriors make coming off a night where Boston could not miss from behind the three-point line? All those questions, and more, are answered in today's show See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The Mega Finals Preview Pod

May 31, 2022 18:13 - 1 hour - 66 MB

On today's show, Michael and Rohan give the people what they want, breaking down Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Heat and Celtics. Was Jimmy's shot the right decision? What should Miami do with Tyler Herro this summer? Then they open up the mailbag and preview what should be a classic NBA Finals, answering several key questions about Boston and Golden State's individual matchups and x-factors before arriving at their predictions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

Can Anyone Stop Another Warriors Title Run?

May 27, 2022 17:38 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris discuss a Warriors team that's headed to their sixth NBA Finals in eight seasons. Both picked Mavs in 6 before the series started, so how were they so wrong? Is the Wiggins trade the most lopsided in recent NBA history? They then wonder what's next for Dallas, and how it can avoid following the same short-term path Atlanta is currently on. After opening the mailbag to answer a few questions, they close things out with a conversation about the Eastern Con...

The Warriors Are That Good

May 23, 2022 19:41 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Rohan break down the Western Conference Finals, Andrew Wiggins, Steph Curry and a miraculous Warriors team that's one win away from another championship series. Then they look at the East, where Boston and Miami are locked into a fascinating tug-of-war.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting Heated Over Miami/Boston & Our Lottery Reactions

May 19, 2022 20:20 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

In today's show, Michael and Rohan break down the Eastern Conference Finals with a long discussion about Jimmy Butler's fantastic Game 1, what adjustments (if any) the Celtics should make if they want to bounce back, and more. Then they open the mailbag and answer a few questions about the lottery, wondering if Sacramento and Detroit will trade their picks and accelerate their respective rebuilds or continue to add young talent. Plus: a shocking Deandre Ayton fake trade! See omnystudio.com/...

The Sun Has Set on the Phoenix Suns

May 16, 2022 21:21 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris recap Sunday's Game 7 action and wonder what's next for the Suns and Bucks after both teams were blown off the floor. Is the championship window shut for Phoenix? How much work does Milwaukee need to do to push Giannis past the finish line yet again? They then preview the two conference finals series by analyzing a few key matchups before making final predictions about which teams they think will meet in the Finals. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Harden's Demise & Luka's Ascension

May 13, 2022 18:40 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris wonder what's next for James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers. Where do they go from here, after Harden's scoreless second half in Game 6? Were Joel Embiid's post-game comments fair? How can the Sixers bounce back next season? Over in Dallas, will Luka Doncic bolster his playoff reputation with a magical Game 7 against the regular season's best team? Chris and Michael then open up the mailbag and answer a few quick questions about the Celtics/Bucks and ...

8 Questions About the NBA Playoffs

May 10, 2022 21:38 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Rohan ask one big question about all four second-round playoff series. Can the Celtics sustain their small-ball success? What impact, if any, will Duncan Robinson have against the Sixers? Can the Grizzlies come back and win three straight games? What's it going to take for Phoenix's offense to get back on track? Then they open up the mailbag and have a conversation about postseason officiating.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Milwaukee Has A Giannis Problem

May 06, 2022 19:38 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris preview Saturday's Game 3's between the Grizzlies/Warriors and Celtics/Bucks. What adjustments can Steve Kerr make to slow down Ja Morant? What adjustments can Mike Budenholzer make so Giannis Antetokounmpo's life isn't so hard on offense? Then they open up the mailbag to answer a few questions about playoff officiating, Luka Doncic's extremely high usage rate, and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking Down the Game 1 Action

May 02, 2022 21:27 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Rohan quickly address the impact Joel Embiid's orbital fracture/concussion will have on Philadelphia's second-round matchup against the Miami Heat. Then they break down Sunday's Game 1 action from the Bucks-Celtics and Grizzlies-Warriors series. What adjustments does Boston need to make, if any, to tie things up? Was Draymond Green's ejection the right decision? Why don't we talk about Ja Morant's defense like we do Trae Young's? And more! See omnystudio.com/...

Previewing An Even Better Second Round & Utah's Big Questions

April 29, 2022 20:37 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris discuss Thursday night's slate of games before previewing and making series predictions about Heat-Sixers and Mavericks-Suns. They then wonder where the Jazz are going after a disappointing first-round exit and praise a Pelicans team that's poised to take a major leap next season. Also, a quick conversation about Celtics-Bucks and a few mailbag questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Durant's Legacy + A Classic First-Round Matchup

April 25, 2022 18:42 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Rohan open up the mailbag to discuss Wolves/Grizzlies, Ja Morant's struggles, Karl-Anthony Towns' up-and-down postseason, how a potential first-round loss will impact Kevin Durant's legacy, whether the Jazz should trade Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell (or both?), and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors New Death Lineup & KAT's Night To Forget

April 22, 2022 18:34 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

On today’s Open Floor, Rohan fills in for Michael and is joined by Chris to discuss the fall of the house of Jazz and Karl-Anthony Towns’s unethical four-shot game against the Grizzlies. Is there anything Utah can do to salvage its series against the Mavs? Can the Wolves bounce back from blowing multiple 20-point leads? Then they look ahead to Game 3 between the Celtics and Nets, including Kevin Durant’s struggles and what the Brooklyn home crowd will sound like. They also touch on Nikola Jo...

Jayson Tatum Is A Hero

April 18, 2022 22:18 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

In today's episode, Michael and Rohan react to every award finalist who was revealed by the NBA over the weekend. Who else besides Bam Adebayo was snubbed? They then recap the playoff's opening weekend with deep dives into Boston's buzzer-beating win over Brooklyn, Miami's dominant performance against Atlanta, Minnesota shocking Memphis, and so much more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Mega Playoff Preview

April 15, 2022 20:04 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Rohan react to Paul George being placed into Health and Safety Protocols and having to miss Friday night's Play-In game before they predict winners for Clippers/Pelicans and Hawks/Cavaliers. They then give a deep dive preview for all eight first-round playoff series, predicting winners, analyzing key individual and team matchups, and so much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Star Filled Play In Preview

April 11, 2022 20:23 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB

In today's episode, Michael and Rohan preview all four play-in games with a deep dive into some individual matchups, strategic advantages, and key x-factors. Should Brooklyn worry about its porous defense against a team that has Darius Garland? Will Evan Mobley defend Kevin Durant? How will the Hornets guard Trae Young's pick-and-rolls? Also: how will the Hornets attack Trae Young? Does Pelicans-Spurs matter at all? Who is the best player in Clippers-Timberwolves, and why is that the game ev...

The Raptors Are Actual Contenders & Our All NBA Ballots

April 08, 2022 16:45 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris break down a Raptors team that might be a pseudo title contender? Then they go over their official MVP ballots and have a long debate about Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid before covering all three All-NBA teams and revealing who they'll have on each squad. Does LeBron James belong on the first team or on none at all? Where should Kevin Durant go? Will the Suns have two players or one?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lakers Failure + Favorite First-Round Matchups

April 04, 2022 21:40 - 1 hour - 66 MB

In today's episode, Michael and Rohan discuss the disastrous Lakers and likelihood that they won't even make the play-in tournament before answering a few mailbag questions and breaking down the five potential first-round matchups they most hope we get to see.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giannis Takeover + Our MIP, DPOY, 6MOY Ballots

April 01, 2022 20:39 - 1 hour - 71 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris wonder if Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent nationally televised performances can push him to a third MVP award before they open the mailbag to discuss Joel Embiid's postseason durability and New York's questionable future. What can they get for Julius Randle? Is RJ Barrett good enough to build around? They then reveal their (penciled in) official ballot decisions for Most Improved Player, Defensive Player of the Year, and 6th Man of the Year. See omnystud...

Trouble in Boston and Miami + Coach of the Year

March 29, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Rohan react to Rob Williams's torn meniscus and the Miami Heat's troubling losing streak before they open up the mail bag to discuss Quin Snyder's future in Utah (and whether he can save the Lakers next season), the greatest "teams" of all time, and Top 3 candidates for Coach of the Year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Butler's Two-Front War & Harden's Extracurricular's w/ Stavros Halkias

March 25, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

SI's own John Gonzalez and comedian Stavros Halkias take over this Friday's Open Floor to break down the minutiae of the Miami Heat's near dust up between Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra, and Udonis Haslem before taking a look at why James Harden's off court fun may hurt the Sixers title chances, the unfortunate odds of a Celtics championship, and the many mistakes of his hometown Knicks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Nets finished? + Best Individual Seasons

March 21, 2022 19:45 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Rohan discuss Ben Simmons' back injury and its effect on Brooklyn's title odds, and a recent report from Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Howard Beck about Suns/Mercury owner Robert Sarver, and why the NBA's investigation has frustrated some activists. They then open up the mail bag to break down and compare the very best seasons LeBron James and Michael Jordan ever had, before expanding the conversation and ranking the 3 greatest individual seasons from the l...

Steph Curry's Injury & NBA Tank Teams

March 18, 2022 19:09 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris talk about Steph Curry's foot injury. Was it a dirty play by Marcus Smart? Can Golden State actually slide from the No. 3 seed to No. 4 or even No. 5? Are they more likely to lose in the first round than make it to the conference finals? In the spirit of March Madness, they then take a look at a few teams that are currently tanking (or should be tanking) and debate which ones they'd most like to say land a top-3 pick See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Popovich is the GOAT + All-NBA teams

March 14, 2022 20:28 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Rohan open up with a discussion about how incredible NBA Sundays have been over the past few weeks. They then celebrate Gregg Popovich's record-setting win by ranking the three best coaches in NBA history and giving their favorite Pop-related stories. After answering a couple mailbag questions, they also give their All-NBA teams for the 2021-22 regular season. Did LeBron make first team? What about Steph Curry? Where did Jayson Tatum and Kevin Durant land? All...

A Sixers Meltdown & A Rookie of the Year Check in

March 11, 2022 20:57 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris offer their reaction to Thursday night's highly anticipated game between the Sixers and Nets. After Brooklyn's lopsided win, what did we learn about both teams? Is Kevin Durant once again the best player alive? They then turn their attention to a very close Rookie of the Year race, where Scottie Barnes, Evan Mobley, and Cade Cunningham all have a strong case to win the award. And finally, they shout out the Minnesota Timberwolves, a team that's quietly o...

Examining Ja Morant's Historic Season

March 07, 2022 20:37 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Rohan open up with a quick look at Sunday's incredible NBA action before they open up the mail bag to discuss Golden State's worrisome recent stretch (and whether Draymond Green can save them) and why Steve Nash doesn't receive as much criticism for the Nets' struggles as other coaches that have fallen short of expectations (like the Lakers' Frank Vogel). They then break down Ja Morant's incredible third season. How surprising is it, really? If they could pick...

Watch Out For the Pelicans & The Foreign MVP Explosion

March 04, 2022 18:39 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris talk about the surprising New Orleans Pelicans, a team that's quietly been very good over the past month despite not having Zion Williamson. Can they actually make some noise in the play-in/playoffs? They then open up the mailbag and answer a question about the Spurs, a team that might have a brighter future than people think. They also answer a question about the Kings, a team that might have a worse future than people think. They also answer an interes...

Harden & Joel Embiid Look Invincible

February 28, 2022 22:21 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

On today's show, Michael and Rohan discuss James Harden's extremely good first two games with the Philadelphia 76ers. What worked? What didn't? How can any team stop the Sixers if Harden is for real? And why, at the same time, is it OK to be skeptical about him sustaining the early success? They then talk about recent developments with the Brooklyn Nets, where Ben Simmons is day-to-day with back soreness and Kyrie Irving won't be cleared to play at Barclays Center as soon as many expected. T...

Whose Legacy Needs The 2022 Championship?

February 25, 2022 18:44 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris open up the mailbag and debate which star could have his legacy most impacted by winning this year's championship? Is it Steph? Embiid? Giannis? Chris Paul? Ja Morant? They then wonder if the Lakers would've been better off never acquiring LeBron and Anthony Davis in the first place, and take a stab at projecting how many titles the city of Los Angeles will win over the next 5 years. After that, they show love to Cade Cunningham and the Pistons before an...

Chris Paul's Injury, All-Star Reactions, & Power Ranking the East

February 22, 2022 22:22 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

On today's show, Michael and Rohan discuss how serious Chris Paul's broken thumb really is. Can the Suns still win it all? How much will it impact Deandre Ayton's push for a max contract? Then they offer a few reactions to All-Star weekend, including a few stories Michael had from his time in Cleveland. And last but not least, with roughly 25 games left in the regular season, they Power Rank an incredibly competitive Eastern Conference. Which team is most likely to win it all? Which very goo...

Anthony Davis Injury Reaction + NBA All-Star Predictions

February 18, 2022 20:20 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

On today's episode, Michael and Chris wonder how concerned the Lakers should be about Anthony Davis's sprained foot. Can they make the playoffs or is their season done? What about long-term? Are AD's best days behind him? Then they make All-Star predictions for every event—including the three-point and slam dunk contest—and take a stab at who will win MVP of the actual game. They also open up the mailbag and answer a few questions about Kyrie Irving and how the Mavericks should build around ...

The Open Floor 2022 All-Star Draft

February 14, 2022 21:37 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

On today's show, Michael and Rohan open things up with some snap reactions to players who changed teams at the trade deadline. How does Derrick White look in Boston? Is Tyrese Haliburton even better than Indy expected? They then conduct an All-Star draft, choosing their own squads like LeBron James and Kevin Durant did last week on TNT. Who will be the first pick? Who will go last? And most importantly, who picked the better roster? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...

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