The Crossover NBA Show

Mannix and Beck discuss the likelihood of Kyrie Irving rejoining the Nets came out after the team expressed optimism about a possible return. They also get into the growing number of teams that are showing interest in Ben Simmons as the trade deadline approaches, whether the Knicks & Clippers should be buyers or sellers, why a return to action for Zion Williamson this season isn't looking good as the Pelicans plummet in the standings, and why a deal between the Celtics and Blazers makes sense for both teams

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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.

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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 success has quickly ended, and if LeBron should spend his last five years in L.A. or Cleveland?

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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.

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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 season player awards

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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.

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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 of Boston's recent turnaround following their dismal and contentious start to the season

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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.

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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 Wall has yet to suit up for the Rockets this season and whether the league will step in to make him play

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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

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