Mannix & Beck break down LeBron James comments over all star weekend that fueled a million rumors over his displeasure with Rob Pelinka, his possible desire to join the Cleveland Cavaliers yet again, and the possibility of him ending his career on the same team as his son. We also discuss how far the Celtics can go in the playoffs after they have begun to look like themselves during the past 21 games, and Zion Williamson reportedly being away from the team in a mystery location while he rehabs from his foot injury

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Kelly AuCoin (Dollar Bill from “Billions”), a devout Trail Blazers fan who’s still coming to grips with the team’s sudden teardown. They discuss the CJ McCollum trade, Damian Lillard’s future and, of course, all the latest fun on “Billions.” Plus, Kelly divulges the single “most viscerally thrilling” scene he’s filmed on the show.

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Mannix and Beck get into the most revealing moments of Ben Simmons and James Harden's introductory press conferences for the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers including what the final straw was for Simmons in Philly, addressing the skeptics of his mental health issues, and if this is the start of a major rivalry between the Nets and Sixers. We also discuss Harden's comments on what happened at the end of his tenure in Brooklyn, his relationship with Kyrie Irving, and his thoughts on the Sixers title odds

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In today's very special trade deadline megapodcast, Mannix and Beck are joined by their SI colleagues and Open Floor NBA Show co-hosts Michael Pina and Rohan Nadkarni to analyze the winners and losers of Thursday's NBA trade deadline. Part 2, on the Crossover feed, will cover the losers including how the Lakers failed to move anybody after another embarrassing loss, how Portland made several puzzling moves this week that left their future even more up in the air, why the Knicks didn't move on from Kemba Walker or Evan Fournier and more. Part 1, which covers the deadline's big winner, can be found on the Open Floor feed.

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Mannix and Beck are joined by former NBA GM Ryan McDonough to try and make sense of the trade between the Pacers and Kings that sent Domantas Sabonis to Sacramento and Tyrese Haliburton to Indiana. We also discuss where the Blazers go from here after shipping CJ McCollum to New Orleans and if the Pelicans are making a push to get into the playoffs. And we also get Ryan's thoughts on how far Cleveland can go this year after trading for Caris Levert, if we'll see Ben Simmons this year if a trade to Brooklyn doesn't happen, and if anyone would want Russell Westbrook this season and beyond

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes former Nets and Sixers general manager Billy King, to discuss the NBA trade deadline. Should the Sixers move Ben Simmons now, or hold out for James Harden after the season? Is it time for the Grizzlies and Cavs to be all-in? Should the Nets unload Kyrie Irving? King also reminisces about the Melodrama, the Dwightmare and other big trade-deadline moments from his career.

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Mannix and Beck break down how the new all star voting process led to Andrew Wiggins being named a starter, why the Knicks may be the best destination for Russell Westbrook at the trade deadline, how the Atlanta Hawks are finally looking like the team that made the conference finals last season, and what the Kings should do at the deadline after being named in nearly every trade rumor 

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes longtime Jordan Brand and Nike executive Larry Miller, to discuss his biography, “Jump: My Secret Journey from the Streets to the Boardroom.” In the book, Miller divulges for the first time his dark past as a gang member in West Philadelphia, and describes the day in 1965 when he shot and killed another teen. Miller told his story to Beck for an SI Daily Cover in October. Now they discuss everything that’s happened since – including a meeting between Miller and the family of his victim.

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Here's a sneak peek at SI's newest podcast, Sports Illustrated Weekly! Featuring storytelling, interviews, and unforgettable sports moments – SI Weekly is everything you love about the iconic sports magazine, now in podcast form.

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Mannix and Beck discuss their reactions to the NBA's changes to all star weekend, as well as why Anthony Davis returning from his MCL injury won't suddenly give the Lakers the boost they desperately need, the reports that James Harden may be testing the waters of free agency during the offseason, and why the Pistons Jerami Grant is the biggest name that could be moved at the trade deadline

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