The Crossover NBA Show

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Grizzlies shooting ace Desmond Bane -- the steal of the 2020 draft and an early favorite for Most Improved Player. Bane discusses the Grizzlies’ recent surge despite the absence of star guard Ja Morant, his surprising success in his first season landing on the all rookie second team, and reviving the Grit & Grind era in Memphis. Learn more about your...

Mannix and Beck break down the rumors out of Portland where Damian Lillard reportedly has interest in the team trading for Ben Simmons and why we disagree on whether or not the team is currently in shambles. We also discuss whether CJ McCollum is the piece missing for Joel Embiid and the Sixers to make them true title contenders in the east, why the feel good story of the Knicks early season succe...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Celtics legend and broadcaster Cedric “Cornbread” Maxwell to discuss his new book, “If These Walls Could Talk: Boston Celtics,” which covers his playing career through the present. Among the topics: his chilly relationship with Larry Bird, concerns with the current Celtics and many thoughts on Kyrie Irving. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...

Mannix and Beck discuss the news of Houston Rockets and John Wall finally engaging in talks over whether or not he will play this season, why Lakers coach Frank Vogel isn't to blame for his teams biggest struggles this season after calls for his fire began to be heard, the news of Knicks guard and recent offseason signee Kemba Walker being removed from the rotation entirely, and our quarter se...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Dan Grunfeld – the son of former NBA veteran Ernie Grunfeld -- to discuss his new book “By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy and an Unprecedented American Dream.” The book tells the story of how Ernie Grunfeld’s parents survived the Holocaust and settled in the U.S., and the values that fueled one family’s basketball journey. Lear...

Mannix and Beck discuss the fallout and suspensions from Sunday's near brawl between the Lakers and Pistons and why the Christmas deadline to start worrying about L.A. might need to be moved up a bit. We also discuss why Luke Walton's dismissal as head coach of the Kings is just the start of major moves needed to made by Sacramento before they can think about contending, and what we make o...

On a jam-packed Friday edition, Grant Hill discusses the rapid rise of his Atlanta Hawks, his new role leading USA Basketball and his exclusion from the NBA’s 75th anniversary team. Then, Paul “The Truth” Pierce stops by with some insights on the Robert Sarver situation in Phoenix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...

Mannix and Beck discuss the latest in the Ben Simmons holdout drama after his agent, Rich Paul, challenged the Sixers in comments made to The Athletic. We also break down the Wizards early season success with their new offseason additions, if the surprising steps forward taken by the Cavaliers so far signals a potential trade down the road to take them to the next level, and why a healthy John Wal...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes the filmmakers behind “Kevin Garnett: Anything is Possible,” the two-hour film premiering Nov. 12 on Showtime. Co-director Eric Newman and executive producer Brian Dailey share some of their favorite behind-the-scenes moments with KG and the challenges of filming during a pandemic Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com A...

Mannix and Beck get into the latest on Suns owner Robert Sarver after last week's bombshell piece by ESPN, the news surrounding Portland GM Neil Oshey and the allegations that he fostered a toxic work environment, and the level of concern some teams should be feeling after the first ten games Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https:...

On a jam-packed Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes two guests: First, two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol discusses his career and his new Amazon Prime docuseries, “Pau Gasol: It’s About the Journey.” Then, Beck chats with author Alex Wong about his new book, “Cover Story: The NBA and Modern Basketball as Told Through its Most Iconic Magazine Covers.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....

Mannix and Beck talk to K.C. Johnson from NBC Chicago Sports about the fast start the Bulls are off to with their new offseason additions and Scottie Pippen's comments about Michael Jordan from his upcoming memoir. We also get into the Celtics struggles and lack of cohesion after blowing a big lead to Chicago, if Portland's early struggles are more than Damian Lillard's cold shooting,...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Tim Cato, Mavericks beat writer for The Athletic, to discuss early impressions of the Jason Kidd era, whether Kristaps Porzingis will ever fulfill his potential and why a leadership council is making lineup decisions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...

Mannix and Beck break down the Lakers early struggles on defense through three games, Ben Simmons indefinite absence from the 76ers, the electrifying Charlotte Hornets, and more surprises from the first week of the season 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 the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes NBA analyst Jim Jackson, to break down what we’ve seen so far from the Lakers, Warriors, Sixers and Bucks – and what it tells us about the season to come. 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, Mannix and Beck are joined by Sports Illustrated writers Michael Pina, Rohan Nadkarni and Chris Herring to preview the Eastern Conference! We'll discuss the latest drama of Ben Simmons being kicked out of practice, If Giannis can win MVP, where the Knicks will finish, and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquirie...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Hall of Famer Clyde “the Glide” Drexler, to discuss the NBA’s 75th anniversary team and the new season. Drexler also shares his thoughts on the Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons situations, superteams and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:...

Mannix and Beck discuss Kyrie Irving not being allowed to play at the Barclays Center, the possibility of Ben Simmons returning to the 76ers, The buildup of Injuries to the Lakers roster and if the NY Knicks will win more than forty one games Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci...

Mannix and Beck discuss how Russell Westbrook will fit into the Lakers offensive scheme, what the expectations are for the Utah Jazz this season, and Joel Embiid's comments on Ben Simmons from training camp before Mannix talks to Shaquille O'Neal about Simmons, the Lakers offseason moves and his work refurbishing public basketball courts Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes authors Yaron Weitzman (“Tanking to the Top”) and Jake Fischer (“Built to Lose”) to break down the Ben Simmons fiasco in Philly, what went wrong with the Process, and where the Sixers go from here. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir...

Mannix and Beck run through the top stories from the NBA’s Media Day, from Kyrie Irving’s vaccination status — and how the vaccine holdouts will be impacted this season — the Sixers brass’s response to Ben Simmons, Damian Lillard’s future in Portland, Zion’s injury, Porzingis at power forward and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries:...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes the NBA’s head of officiating, Monty McCutchen, to discuss all the rules tweaks for the 2021-22 season. The biggest change? A crackdown on offensive players drawing cheap fouls – with leg kicks, sideways leaps and other shenanigans. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...

With the opening of NBA training camps just one week away, Mannix and Beck open the Mailbag to answer listener questions on John Wall, coaches on the hot seat, teams likely to disappoint, early trade chatter, an early look at the Wizards and more.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes SI alum Jack McCallum to discuss their ballots for the NBA’s 75th anniversary team. How do we define the all-time greatest? Should we keep everyone from the 50th anniversary list? Is there enough room for all the greats of the last 25 years? There are only two certainties: There will be a lot of tough omissions. And we’ll be debating the results for year...

Mannix and Beck dive into the evolving Ben Simmons situation in Philadelphia, Portland's role in it, plus reactions to the Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Mannix's Paul Pierce story, the NBA dipping its toe into Mexico City and more.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...