On this week’s Crossover Pod, Mannix and Beck discuss the All-Star reserves. Was there a legitimate snub? Should the NBA change how reserves are chosen? Plus what happened with the Minnesota coaching change, if the ‘Wolves deserve the criticism being leveled at them, if DeMarcus Cousins can help a contender, what’s going wrong in Boston and more; later, former Boston Herald beat writer Steve Bulpett on 35 years on the Celtics beat, why covering Reggie Lewis’s death was his most challenging assignment, what he’s seen in the Celtics this season, what it’s been like to watch from the sidelines, more. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you download your favorite pods.

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On this week’s Crossover pod, Mannix and Beck discuss the Celtics sluggish play, if injuries are the biggest reason for it, what kind of changes Danny Ainge can make before the trade deadline, how much blame should be leveled at Brad Stevens – and if the Celtics are really tuning him out – and more. Plus a look at the suddenly scorching Suns and how aggressive Phoenix should be before the trade deadline, how concerned the Lakers should be about the health of Anthony Davis, the trade market for Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond and more. And is the NBA prepared for the nightmare scenario: Players testing positive for COVID-19 for an All-Star weekend many still believe shouldn’t be taking place? Make sure you subscribe, rate and review the pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you download podcasts. 

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This week on The Crossover Podcast, Mannix and Beck dive into their NBA All-Star picks, from which Pelican deserves a spot to how many Nets should make the team to Tobias Harris's case for being the 76ers second All-Star to Jaylen Brown's argument for being an All-Star starter, more. Plus the backlash to holding an All-Star game from top NBA players did the Knicks make the right decision re-acquiring Derrick Rose? Later, Cavs forward Jarrett Allen on his journey from Texas to the NBA, getting labeled as a player who didn't love the game, his early years with the upstart Nets, the James Harden trade rumors, getting traded to Cleveland, playing outside the bubble, if "SexLand" will stick, more. Subscribe, rate, review the pod on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you download pods. 

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On this episode of The Crossover Podcast, Chris Mannix and Howard Beck discuss the Jazz’s strong start to the season (and if Utah is built to win in the playoffs), Shaq's comments towards Donovan Mitchell, what's wrong with the Mavericks, the NBA’s plans to push ahead with an All-Star game during the pandemic, the latest developments with Bradley Beal, more. Plus the impact the pandemic has had on sports journalism, why reporters have stopped going to games, more. Later, Jayson Tatum on being raised by a single mother, how he honed his game in St. Louis, his rapid rise in the NBA, the influence of Kobe Bryant on his career, the lessons he learned from a snake bitten second season, more. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you download podcasts. 

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On this week’s Crossover Pod, Howard Beck talks to the Washington Post's Michael Lee about the 76ers' strong start, their victory over the Lakers and their championship hopes. With the season at the one-quarter mark, who's the stronger MVP candidate: Joel Embiid or LeBron James? Beck and Lee also reflect on the one-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death, and his enduring influence in today's NBA. Finally, the two discuss the passing of their friend Sekou Smith, the widely respected and universally popular NBATV reporter, who died this week of Covid-19.

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On this week’s Crossover Pod, Mannix and Beck discuss the early returns for the Nets, from James Harden’s inspired play, to the chemistry Harden has with Kevin Durant to concerns about the Nets lack of depth after the trade. Plus Kyrie Irving spoke to the media on Tuesday – what can we take away from Irving’s first public comments since taking leave of the team? And will Irving embrace a new roll alongside Harden and Durant? Also the Rockets are excited about the assets they received in the Harden deal. Should they be? Will Houston regret not jumping at a Ben Simmons-headlined package from Philadelphia? And what to make of the happy-go-lucky Clippers? Can Paul George keep up his MVP-level pace? And will the Clippers improved chemistry hold up in the face of adversity – and in the playoffs. 

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BONUS POD! Mannix and Beck discuss the trade that sends James Harden to Brooklyn. Did the Rockets get enough, why Indiana is a sneaky big winner and how the new -- probable -- Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trio will mesh. 

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Mannix and Beck discuss the run of coronavirus-related postponements, the NBA tightening restrictions on player movement, Kyrie Irving's absence from the Nets, if it's time for Washington to shop Bradley Beal, the Knicks recent struggles and more. 

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Mannix and Beck discuss Beck's story on James Harden, how the Warriors might handle Steph Curry's future, the Suns' hot start, the Knicks staying power and has Jaylen Brown become too big to trade?

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Mannix and Beck dive into the NBA's decision to fine Daryl Morey, hope for James Harden in Houston, the impact of the Spencer Dinwiddie injury in Brooklyn, if the Clippers blowout loss foreshadows problems to come, Washington's early season struggles and more. 

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