The Crossover NBA Show

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes 14-year NBA vet Thaddeus Young, who has seen it all in his career: playing with Allen Iverson, living through The Process in Philly, being traded for Kevin Garnett and Kevin Love. He’s got stories to tell. And he’s got some advice for the Bucks on how to guard Kevin Durant, too. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Adv...

Mannix and Beck dive into what could be an interesting Lakers offseason (with an assist from LA Times Lakers beat writer Dan Woike), the Clippers recent surge, Chris Paul's spectacular playoffs, the Nets injury woes and more; later, Cavs point guard Collin Sexton joins Mannix to discuss his situation in Cleveland, going up against top playmakers, matching up against his former coach, Chris Pau...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes author Howard Bryant to discuss the state of NBA activism, one year after the George Floyd protests. Is the league still engaged? Or has everyone already moved on? Bryant also offers his theory on the recent wave of fan misconduct. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

Mannix and Beck discuss the future of Blazers guard Damian Lillard (with an assist from NBC Sports Northwest reporter Dwight Jaynes), the Clippers series saving comeback against Dallas, the Mavericks need to improve the roster around Luka Doncic, the Celtics coaching search and more.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes diehard Nets fan Benny Horowitz, the drummer for the New Jersey punk-rock band, The Gaslight Anthem. They discuss the Nets’ rapid transformation, James Harden’s seamless transition, the highs and lows of Nets fandom and the upcoming Nets-Bucks series.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https:/...

BONUS POD! Joining Mannix for this bonus episode is Ryan McDonough, longtime NBS executive and former assistant GM in Boston. Mannix and McDonough discuss Danny Ainge's decision to step down in Boston, ownership's decision to elevate Brad Stevens, why the Celtics didn't pursue Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti, Ainge's legacy with the Celtics and more.  Learn more about your ad-c...

Mannix and Beck are joined by longtime NBA writer Ken Berger, who is back with a new basketball newsletter focused on sports science. Mannix, Beck and Berger discuss the run of ugly incidents at NBA arenas, the state of the two LA teams, an important offseason in Boston and where the hell has Berger been? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquirie...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Dr. Derick Anderson, a psychologist who works with players and referees; and SI’s Michael Pina, who wrote this week about the unique strain on NBA teams amid the pandemic. How well has the NBA done in this area? What more can teams be doing? And what responsibility do we have as fans and media in understanding the challenges players face? Learn more abou...

Mannix and guest host Rohan Nadkarni discuss a big offseason in Golden State (with an assist from Warriors beat man Anthony Slater), a huge moment for the Clippers, Indiana's coaching issues, Devin Booker/Trae Young's playoff debuts, the NBA pushing a midseason tournament again, more.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://r...

On our new Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes two-time NBA champion Lamar Odom, to discuss his new documentary 'Lamar Odom: Reborn', chronicling his recovery from addiction. and Kobe Bryant’s enduring impact. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Mannix and Beck unveil their MVP ballots, explore the success of the play-in tournament, look at the most compelling first round matchups and debate the Hall of Fame merits of Robert Horry. Later, Wizards coach Scott Brooks joins Mannix to discuss Washington's second half surge, Brooks's relationship with Russell Westbrook, the impact of Daniel Gafford, what the results of this...

BONUS episode! In 2017, Mannix sat down with Marv Albert, the longtime voice of the NBA with NBC, TNT and others. With Albert announcing his retirement this week, we bring back that conversation with a broadcasting legend, one that covers some of the biggest moments of his career. Subscribe, rate and review this pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you download podcasts.  Learn more about yo...

On our new Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes  NBA on TNT  host Adam Lefkoe, who just wrapped the second season of the (newish) Tuesday show. Adam shares a ton of Shaq stories, plus insights on Dwyane Wade, Candace Parker, Ernie Johnson and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

Mannix and Beck discuss the state of the Lakers (with an assist from The Athletic's Bill Oram), LeBron's place on the All-NBA ballot, what the eye-popping numbers of Russell Westbrook really mean, the Wizards as a No. 8 seed 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...

On our new Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes former Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce. They discuss the unique challenges of this season, Pierce’s dismissal by the Hawks, Joel Embiid’s evolution, the Nets’ title hopes, the pros/cons of the play-in tournament and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

Mannix and Beck discuss the Nets biggest playoff issue (with an assist from YES Network analyst Sarah Kustok), Chris Paul's MVP candidacy, OKC's brazen tanking, plus your questions on the toughest award on the ballot this year and what to make of the Lakers scuffles. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at...

On our new Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes NBA scheduling czar Evan Wasch, to discuss the new play-in tournament and its impact on tanking. Plus, everything you ever wanted to know about back-to-backs, injuries and scheduling challenges in a pandemic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Mannix and Beck discuss the surging Knicks (with an assist from MSG analyst Alan Hahn), the struggling Blazers and Kevin Durant's return in Brooklyn. Plus your Twitter questions on Zach LaVine's contract talks, a potential CJ McCollum trade in Portland and the best local broadcast teams. Subscribe, rate and review the pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you download podcasts! Learn...

On our new Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Pod Don’t Lie hosts (and Knicks fans) Sam Morril and Stavros Halkias. The two stand-up comics are all in on this amazing/captivating/surprising Knicks team and its playoff potential. They also discuss the challenges of performing comedy during a pandemic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries:...

Mannix and Beck are joined by Chris Forsberg, Celtics reporter for NBC Sports Boston, to discuss the suddenly white-hot Celtics, the growth of Jayson Tatum, the aborted Myles Turner trade and what's at stake for Boston in these playoffs. Plus LaMarcus Aldridge's Hall of Fame case, Dallas's gripes about the play-in tournament and your questions on USA Basketball, Kobe Bryant as the new...

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 t...

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 Step...

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 de...

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.  Learn mo...