The Crossover NBA Show

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes the Washington Post’s Michael Lee, to discuss Kevin Durant’s move to Phoenix. Is it championship or bust for the Suns? What’s at stake for KD now? And how much blame should he bear for the failures in Brooklyn? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mannix and Beck break down the nearly rescinded trade involving Gary Payton II between the Trail Blazers and Warriors before discussing the actual title chances Phoenix has going forward, how the Mavs look with Luka & Kyrie, and how the retooled Lakers look as they try to get into the playoffs Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mannix and Beck are joined by Open Floor Pods Rohan Nadkarni & Chris Herring for part one of our trade deadline breakdown where we get into the late massive deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns and a massive haul to the Brooklyn Nets. We also discuss the Memphis Grizzlies lack of major moves as a title contender in a western conference that just got tougher  Check out the Open Floor...

Mannix and Beck break down Kyrie Irving's trade to the Maverick's from the Nets side of getting players in return that allows them to remain a competitor to where Dallas imagines Luka and Kyrie taking them Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mannix and Beck convene for a bonus/emergency pod to break down Kyrie Irving's demand for a trade from the fourth place Nets just days before the trade deadline  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Friday edition of the crossover Chris Mannix is Jazz coach Will Hardy. Hardy opens up about his path to the NBA, his most embarrassing moment as an assistant coach in San Antonio, last year's tumultuous season in Boston, Utah's surprising start and more. Plus what is the deal with the intense coach's pickup games in Boston that led to an injury to Joe Mazzulla?  Adve...

Mannix is joined by former GM of the Sixers and Nets, Billy King to break down the last second no foul call on LeBron James against the Celtics and the leagues response to it. We also take a look at what the Raptors should do heading into the trade deadline, Billy's time with Brook Lopez with the Nets, and how much Dallas should be looking to make a trade deal Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes professor Caleb Mezzy, who teaches a course called “Mamba Mentality,” inspired by the life and career of Kobe Bryant Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mannix and Beck break down where Warriors president Bob Myers might end up if he doesn't stay with the team, where the Lakers stand after trading for forward Rui Hachimura, what moves the Blazers might make (and should have made) as the trade deadline approaches, and the toughest decisions we had to make when submitting our all star ballots Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes veteran scribe David Aldridge of The Athletic to potential LeBron James trades this offseason. They also pick their All-Star starters and discuss the conundrum of the Bradley Beal era in Washington Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mannix and Beck break down where the struggling Warriors and surging Grizzlies stand at the seasons halfway point before giving out our awards for the season so far. Should Jokic really win a third straight MVP? What is the real criteria for coach of the year? And is Bennedict Mathurin a candidate for both rookie of the year and sixth man? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privac...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports to discuss Nikola Jokic’s bid for a third straight MVP and the muddled All-Star picture. Then they delve into Donovan Mitchell’s recent remarks on racism in Utah, and the backlash to his comments Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mannix and Beck break down why the Lakers, Wizards, Bulls, Jazz, Grizzlies, and Raptors need to be in the buyers and sellers market as they gear up for a deep playoff run or prepare for a rebuild Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes ESPN’s Zach Lowe to discuss trends at the NBA’s mathematical midpoint, including the sudden explosion of high-scoring individual games, capped by Donovan Mitchell’s 71-point outing. They also reflect on what they got wrong in the preseason, debate the merits of a Laker trade and ponder the benefits of a midseason tournament. Plus: If you could go back in...

Mannix and Beck break down Luka's dominant play this season after he puts up yet another 50 point game and wonder what might happen in the final years of LeBron's career as the window to win a title with the Lakers gets smaller and smaller. We also take a look at the Timberwolves recent losing streak as the addition of Rudy Gobert keeps looking worse and calls for a trade get louder Advert...

Mannix & Beck break down the Nets recent run over some of the leagues best teams, the latest drama over James Harden reportedly showing interest in returning to the Rockets, why the Bucks will need Khris Middleton to return to his all-star self if Milwaukee wants to contend in the East, & why the NBA's punishment for the Knicks offseason tampering shows they aren't serious about pu...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes former NBA sharpshooter J.J. Redick to discuss his transition to TV and podcasting, the sudden surge of parity across the league, the Lakers’ roster woes, his dream podcast guests and much more Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mannix break down what teams will actually be in the hunt for a championship, who will take an early exit in the playoffs, and which teams just outside the play in should pack it in for the lottey Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Jake Fischer, senior NBA reporter for Yahoo Sports, to discuss the unofficial opening of NBA trade season. Which teams will be most active? Is this the year John Collins gets dealt? Will the Lakers finally move Westbrook? Do the Warriors need to make a deal? Could this season’s weird parity stifle the market? Fischer also discusses his recent pieces on J...

Mannix and Beck remember the late soccer writer Grant Wahl after his untimely passing and discuss how much he meant to the sport and profession. We also discuss if the Brooklyn Nets could actually be contenders out of the eastern conference following their recent run, how Russell Westbrook is faring in his sixth man role, and if the Washington Wizards should consider trading Bradley Beal & Kri...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes veteran NBA scribe (and esteemed Sports Illustrated alum) Chris Ballard to discuss Steph Curry’s Sportsperson of the Year honor, the origins of the Warriors dynasty, and where the franchise goes from here. They also discuss “The Basketball Vault,” a new compilation of stories from the pages of SI, for which Ballard served as editor. Advertising Inquiries...

Mannix and Beck break down what has turned things around for the Lakers and if they can really keep it up, the keys behind the Pelicans great start to the season, the growing conflict between Trae Young & head coach Nate McMillan, and who we think is the best duo in the NBA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes longtime NBA podcaster Leigh Ellis, who recently left his role with the popular No Dunks pod to play pickup hoops around the world. Why quit a great job talking about the NBA to go play basketball in far-flung places with strangers? Well, you need to hear Leigh explain it.  Don’t miss your chance to preorder Sports Illustrated’s new book on the Lakers, ...

Mannix and Beck break down why we shouldn't get too excited about the Lakers winning five of six, our MVP leaders a quarter of the way through the season, how the Celtics are by far the best team in the NBA despite their head coaching change, and if the Pacers will blow up their roster despite a surprisingly good start to the season Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

Mannix and Beck break down Kyrie Irving's return from suspension and how much better he makes a Nets team that has been playing better of late. We also wonder when the Warriors will finally break out of their slump to start the season and if an exciting Kings team can actually make a run at the playoffs this year Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re...