The Crossover NBA Show

Mannix and Beck take your questions this week on the Mavs, Jazz and Lakers plus R.J. Barrett's sophomore season and how worried should Boston be about Kemba Walker?

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Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Howard Beck, SI's newest senior writer -- and the new co-host of the Crossover Pod! Mannix and Beck discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's landmark contract extension, the NBA's health and safety plans to return, James Harden's future in Houston, the new-look Nets and more. 

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Joining SI’s Chris Mannix this week is Michael Shapiro, Rockets reporter for SI.com. Mannix and Shapiro discuss the developing James Harden situation in Houston, from Harden’s decision to make a late arrival at training camp to how the Rockets will handle it to the perspective trade partners for Harden. Later, Sarah Kustok, analyst for the YES Network and FS1, on the Nets chemistry, how the Harden trade rumors could impact it, Kyrie’s early media boycott, Russell Westbrook’s fit in Washington, more. 

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Joining SI's Chris Mannix is Paul Westhead, former NBA coach and author of the new book, The Speed Game. Mannix and Westhead discuss Westhead's path to the NBA, hiring Pat Riley, getting run out of LA by Magic Johnson, if Diana Taurasi could have played in the NBA and more. 

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Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Jeff Zilgitt, senior NBA writer with USA Today. Mannix and Zilgitt discuss the retooling of the two LA teams, why the market was cool for Montrezl Harrell, Gordon Hayward's massive contract (and Charlotte's curious decision to give it to him), Houston's moves, John Wall's future, more. 

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Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week are Billy King, former general manager of the Nets and 76ers, and Sam Amick, senior NBA writer with The Athletic. Mannix, King and Amick discuss a weird situation in Sacramento, Houston's problems with James Harden and Russell Westbrook, what to expect when free agency opens on Friday, Klay Thompson's injury on Golden State and more. Later, Tony Parker on his 18-year NBA career, why he decided to call it quits, his relationship with Tim Duncan and Gregg Popovich, more. 

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Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas. Mannix and Silas discuss Silas's journey to the Rockets bench, fighting perceptions of nepotism early in his career, telling his father, Paul Silas, he got the Rockets job, the challenge of the job in Houston, more. Later, Jeremy Woo with the latest draft chatter, what Golden State will do with the second pick, how far LaMelo Ball could fall, more. 

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Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is longtime NBA writer Howard Beck. Mannix and Beck discuss the latest with the NBA restart, Daryl Morey and a revamped leadership team in Philadelphia, the Nets bulking up Steve Nash's staff in Brooklyn, what Morey and Mike D'Antoni's exit says about Houston and more.

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Joining SI's Chris Mannix this week is Dan Woike, national NBA writer with the Los Angeles Times. Mannix and Woike discuss the NBA's desire to start next season around Christmas, how the players will respond, the influence LeBron James will have over the decision and why the NBA seems to be determined to play games in home arenas -- and not another bubble. 

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Joining SI’s Chris Mannix this week is Harvey Araton, longtime New York newspaper writer and author of the new book, Our Last Season: A writer, a Fan, a Friendship. Mannix and Araton talk about the inspiration for the book, a 45-year season-ticket holder, how Araton utilized her as a source, how James Dolan is viewed by the Knicks fan base, covering Hubie Brown’s brief run in New York and more.

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