Open Floor: SI's NBA Show
From the NBA draft to the playoffs and back again, Chris Mannix 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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 447
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Kyrie Irving returns, Kevin Durant's title odds, champions & non-champions in the 2020s
On today's episode, Ben Golliver and Michael Pina dig into Kyrie Irving's return to the court for the Brooklyn Nets. How did he look and can he pair effectively with Spencer Dinwiddie? Will the Nets …
John Beilein's slugs, RJ Barrett's blurry Knicks existence & the NBA's biggest dead ends
On today's show, Ben Golliver and Michael Pina discuss the John Beilein controversy in Cleveland. Is his "thugs vs. slugs" explanation believable? What do these repeated leaks say about his job secur…
Russell Westbrook returns to OKC, three cheers for Sam Presti, Pondering midseason boredom
On today's episode, Ben Golliver opens with exciting news about former Open Floor co-host Andrew Sharp, who has made his triumphant return to the NBA podcast world. From there, Ben and Michael Pina d…
RIP David Stern, Bold predictions for 2020, Alternative all-decade awards
On today's show, Ben Golliver and Michael Pina open with a remembrance of former NBA Commissioner David Stern, who died this week at age 77. What were some of Stern's most memorable moments and accom…
Kawhi, LeBron, Embiid, Luka & 10 Post-Christmas NBA Takeaways
On today's show, Ben Golliver and Michael Pina reconvene after a short holiday break to run through 10 takeaways from the NBA on Christmas. Did Kawhi Leonard seal his spot as the greatest player in b…
NBA on Christmas Preview: LeBron vs. Kawhi, Giannis vs. Embiid & key stats to consider
On today's episode, Ben Golliver and Michael Pina offer a full preview of the NBA's 2019 Christmas quintuple-header, ranking the games in terms of watchability. What's at stake for LeBron James's Lak…
Who are the NBA's heels? Did the 2010 Celtics break LeBron? What's up with Ayton?
On today's show, Ben Golliver and Michael Pina are joined by special guest Captain Accountability, who has many thoughts on Deandre Ayton's return from a 25-game drug suspension. From there, Ben and …
NBA trade season opens, favorite fake trades, "real fans"
On today's show, Ben Golliver and Michael Pina celebrate the Dec. 15 NBA trade-eligibility deadline by compiling their favorite fake trades. DeMar DeRozan to the Bulls? Kevin Love to the Suns? Kyle L…
Kawhi Leonard’s triumph, Bam Adebayo’s breakout, First-Time All-Stars
On today's show, Ben Golliver and Michael Pina discuss Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto for ring night. Did Leonard and the Clippers make a statement? Are they engaged in a "tortoise and the hare" r…
Knicks change coaches, Giannis vs. LeBron Finals dreams, the case for Team Fandom
On today's episode, Ben Golliver and Michael Pina ask the questions no one else is asking about the New York Knicks' coaching change. Who, really, is to blame for the players' lack of effort? If Masa…
Live from the Bronny James beat, more NBA cheating ideas, Peak Giannis
On today's episode, Ben Golliver and Michael Pina dig deep into Bronny James and the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers. After Ben's visit to the elite high school in California, they discuss the different e…
Quarterly NBA awards, the ethics of a scoring rampage, Spurs’ faith dwindling?
On today's episode, Ben Golliver and Michael Pina reconvene after the long holiday weekend to hand out first-quarter NBA awards. LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo or James Harden for MVP? Is Luka D…
NBA schedule proposals, cheating the game, Harden's double teams
On today's show, Ben Golliver and Michael Pina vote up or down on the NBA's three major schedule proposals: reseeding the conference finals, adding a midseason tournament, and incorporating play-in g…
LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the top 5 stories of the 2019-20 season so far
On today's show, Ben Golliver and Michael Pina run through the top five basketball stories of the 2019-20 season so far, highlighted by LeBron James's resurgence and Luka Doncic's emergence as an MVP…
Celtics cruising, Sixers stumbling, Carmelo resurrected, Paul George shining
On today's episode, Ben Golliver welcomes his new co-host: Michael Pina, NBA writer for SB Nation. With Open Floor's bi-coastal balance restored, Ben and Michael dig into two teams at the top of the …
Knicks coaching crisis, Harden's place in the hierarchy, Shot quality vs. shot location
On today's podcast, Ben Golliver and Rob Mahoney discuss the dilapidated state of the Knicks. Is there any coach, or person, alive who could replace David Fizdale and find success? Why did the front …
Siakam's soaring Raptors, Lillard's slumping Blazers, Rob Mahoney reflects on 7 years at SI
On today's show, Ben Golliver and Rob Mahoney open with extended comments on Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors. Where does Siakam rank right now? Is he actually Giannis-like? Does Toronto's playe…
Giannis revenge mission, NBA statues, load management ethics
On today's show, Ben Golliver and Rob Mahoney go deep on the Milwaukee Bucks after their recent win over the Los Angeles Clippers. They engage in comical Giannis Antetokounmpo hyperbole on the follow…
Luka Luka Luka, Bucks check-in, sputtering Rockets
On today's episode, Ben Golliver and Rob Mahoney discuss the mounting hype around Luka Doncic following his weekend duel with LeBron James and his multiple triple-doubles. Should Dallas be viewed as …
Steph Curry’s injury, Kawhi Stockton, Team Jo or Team KAT?
On today's episode, Ben Golliver and Rob Mahoney discuss the grisly repercussions of Stephen Curry's broken hand for the Golden State Warriors. Should Golden State tank? Does this increase the urgenc…