The Crossover NBA Show

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes former Kings guard Doug Christie to reflect on Chris Webber’s career, his Hall of Fame induction and the many what-ifs of the early-2000s Sacramento Kings. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In recognition of a decorated, 19-year NBA career, Paul Pierce will be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday. On a special episode of The Crossover, key voices from Pierce's career -- including Roy Williams, Antoine Walker, Rick Pitino and Doc Rivers -- weigh in on some of its pivotal moments.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes James Cadogan, the first ever executive director of the National Basketball Social Justice coalition. They discuss the one-year anniversary of the Jacob Blake shooting and the player wildcat strike that followed, the NBA’s support of police reform and voting rights and what the else coalition hopes to accomplish. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...

It’s been a great offseason for Sixers vet Danny Green, who signed a rich new contract and married his longtime girlfriend Blair Bashen. The three-time NBA champ discusses his decision to return to Philly, the Sixers’ title hopes, the fate of Ben Simmons and much more Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privac...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes the NBA’s scheduling czars, Evan Wasch and Tom Carelli, to explain how the schedule gets made. How did they decide who plays on Christmas? What influence do teams have? Why did YOUR team get screwed? (Kidding, no one got screwed.) And when will the NBA stage its own “Field of Dreams” style game? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...

We’ve reached the dog days of summer -- but there’s still plenty to debate! The Athletic’s Sam Amick joins Howard Beck to discuss the Draymond-KD interview, the revived Best Player in the NBA debate and six burning questions, such as: Which star will be traded next? What team is poised for a Suns-like breakthrough? And who do we think will finish in the top four of each conference? Learn more abou...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes legendary photographer George Kalinsky, who will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame next month. Kalinsky, the official photographer for Madison Square Garden since 1966, shares stories from his time with Knicks legend Willis Reed, as well as Frank Sinatra, Muhammad Ali and others. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...

Chris Mannix welcomes analyst Fran Fraschilla to break down how well Jalen Green will be this season with the Rockets young roster, why the Raptors chose Scottie Barnes over Jalen Suggs, Alperen Şengün's impressive summer league play, and Sam Presti's choice to nab Josh Giddey at number six Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: http...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes agent Todd Ramasar to discuss this years fast paced moves, what the league is watching for when it comes to tampering, and how he prepares his clients for entering free agency Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Mannix is joined by Marc Stein to break down the U.S. gold medal win, Dennis Schröder's free agency misstep, & where the Laker's new pieces fit in before talking to league Vice President of referee development and training Monty McCutchen on what changes to the rules and officiating might be coming next season Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.c...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes former Pacers star Jermaine O’Neal to discuss the infamous brawl between players and fans at a Pacers-Pistons game on Nov. 19, 2004. The incident is the subject of a new Netflix documentary, Untold: Malice at the Palace. O’Neal opens up about his role in the melee, the impact on his career and the NBA’s ongoing concerns about fan misbehavior. Learn more...

Mannix and Beck break down the wild start of NBA free agency including Chris Paul's huge four year deal to return to Phoenix, what Kyle Lowry can bring to the Miami Heat, the questions surrounding the Knicks signing of Evan Fournier, and what the Lakers new additions can bring to L.A. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...

On the Friday edition, Chris MAnnix sits down for an extended one on one conversation with director of USA Basketball, Jerry Colangelo, to discuss getting players to commit after their third place Olympic finish in 2004, the keys to putting the roster together, and his history as a sports executive Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: http...

Mannix and Beck dive into what could be a busy week leading up to Thursday's NBA draft, from the Grizzlies/Pelicans trade to what Golden State is thinking to Oklahoma City's next move. Plus the state of USA Basketball (hint: not good) and how the NFL's new COVID protocols could foreshadow the NBA's. Later, draft insider Chad Ford on intrigue at the top of the draft, trade chatter i...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes the director and star of 'Space Jam: A New Legacy', Malcolm D. Lee and Don Cheadle, to talk working with LeBron, shooting hoops on set, and acting vs. playing in the NBA Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today's episode, Michael and Chris are joined by Rohan and special guest, Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Howard Beck, who also co-hosts SI's Crossover NBA Show. The guys talk about the Finals, Giannis Antetokounmpo's place in history, super teams, Chris Paul's future, whether Mike Budenholzer should retire on top, and so much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...

Filling in for Beck this week is SI's Rohan Nadkarni. Mannix and Nadkarni discuss how Milwaukee has seized control of this series, what's going on with Chris Paul, Damian Lillard's latest comments, the state of USA Basketball and more; later, Jeremy Woo joins to discuss the latest draft chatter, where newly eligible Jared Butler could fall, the non-lottery player Woo sees as a future A...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry and Bucks exec Alex Lasry, to discuss the 2021 Finals, the incredible rise of Giannis Antetokounmpo and lessons learned in seven years of franchise ownership. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva...

Mannix and Beck dive into how the Bucks got back into the series, how significant is USA Basketball's exhibition loss to Nigeria, Damian Lillard's comments on Portland, Jamahl Mosley's hire in Orlando and more. Later, Brandon Williams and Kevin Ollie, the top basketball officials at the fledgling Overtime Elite, join to discuss how this new program can be successful.  Learn more about...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Nets veteran Spencer Dinwiddie, who has declared himself (accurately) “the best free agent point guard” available this summer. Spencer goes into depth about his free agency, what he’s looking for and the Nets’ chances of keeping him. He also discusses his exciting new social-media platform, Calaxy, which is launching soon. Learn more about your ad-choice...

This week Mannix and Beck dive into the Suns-Bucks matchup, take a deep dive into the Hawks future, look back at an awkward introductory press conference for Chauncey Billups in Portland and more. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you download podcasts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes comedian and host of 'NBA Story Time', Jamel Johnson to discuss the Shaq/Hakeem one on one that never came to be, the 1990's Washington Bullets, being a Clippers fans in L.A., and how a stand up comedian can pull a Kenny Anderson Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....

Mannix and Beck take a deep dive into Damian Lillard's future in Portland -- along with potential trade partners that could emerge in the coming weeks -- Ime Udoka's introductory press conference in Boston, USA Basketball's roster (and Kevin Love's place on it), the Mavericks new regime, a shakeup in the Utah front office and more. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spot...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes 76ers CEO Scott O’Neil, to discuss Philly’s playoff collapse and what comes next. They also discuss the life lessons and inspirational stories in Scott’s new book, “Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded and Thriving.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://r...

Mannix and Beck dive into a disappointing finish in Utah (with an assist from The Athletic's Tony Jones), Ben Simmons's future in Philadelphia, a housecleaning in Dallas, Brad Stevens makes his first big trade, why Stan Van Gundy failed in New Orleans and more. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you download podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...