The Crossover NBA Show

Mannix & Beck break down the shocking decision by the Boston Celtics to suspend head coach Ime Udoka for the entire 2022/2023 season for violations of team policies and the installment of assistant coach Joe Mazzulla as interim head coach

Mannix and Beck break down the possible change of lowering the age to enter the draft back to eighteen, when it might come back into effect, and if it could impact the G League Ignite team. We also look at what has happened since the announcement of Robert Sarver's suspension and the upcoming Lakers media day

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes former NBA veteran Etan Thomas to discuss the suspension of Suns owner Robert Sarver – and why Thomas believes the league didn’t go far enough. Be the first to preorder Sports Illustrated’s new book on the Lakers, The Greatest Show on Earth, available here: https://bit.ly/Lakers75. Use promo code LAKERS30 for a 30% discount.

Mannix and Beck open by discussing why they believe Suns Owner Robert Sarver got off easy after the league handed him a one year suspension and $10 million fine for conduct violated workplace standards. We also take a look at some veteran free agents that remain unsigned and some destinations that may suit each of them

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Lakers owner Jeanie Buss to discuss the new docuseries, “Legacy: The True Story of the L.A. Lakers,” now streaming on Hulu. Buss, an executive producer on the series, discusses the lessons learned from her father, Jerry Buss, her complicated family dynamics and forging a partnership with LeBron James. Be the first to preorder Sports Illustrated’s new book on the Lakers, The Greatest Show on Earth, available here: https://bit.ly/Lakers75. Use promo code LAKERS30 for a 30% discount.

Mannix and Beck are back to break down all parties of the Donovan Mitchell trade, including the Cavs giving up none of their core to acquire him, how the Jazz are still in trade mode after the deal, and how the Knicks somehow lose out yet again on bringing a big name player to New York. Mannix also talks to former NBA all star and current Miami Heat assistant coach Caron Butler about his new book 'Shot Clock', remembering his playing days with Kobe Bryant, and the influence of Dirk Nowitzki on today's big men

Open Floor's Rohan Nadkarni & The Ringer's Rob Mahoney fill in for Mannix & Beck today by discussing the fallout of Chet Holmgren’s season-ending injury, including if the Thunder are in an even better position long term. Then they react to the Lakers’ acquisition of Patrick Beverley, explaining why it was both the right move and a frustrating one. Finally, they answer a couple listener emails, debating whether the NBA would be better with more or less teams, and wondering if the Warriors’ championship casts new questions on the Top 75 list. 

Open Floor's Rohan Nadkarni & SI Weekly's John Gonzalez fill in for Mannix & Beck today by opening with a discussing surrounding the report about Grizzlies interest in Kevin Durant. They weigh whether Memphis should make the trade, and who they should give up in a hypothetical deal. Then the pair react to the NBA’s schedule release, and offer thoughts on the impending Christmas showdown between the NBA and NFL. Finally, they close the show by paying respect to Udonis Haslem and looking back on the Mikal Bridges trade

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes back the NBA’s Schedule Czars – Evan Wasch, Tom Carelli and Gene Li – to dive into the newly released 2022-23 schedule. How do they choose the Christmas Day teams? How did Kevin Durant’s trade demand complicate the process? How did they slice 50,000 miles of travel this season? They explain all that and more

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Mannix and Beck discuss Kevin Durant speaking out against rumors that he'd retire if he isn't traded from the Nets, how footage of him working out with Jayson Tatum could be seen by Jaylen Brown, and the Knicks reopening trade talks with the Jazz around a deal for Donovan Mitchell