The Crossover NBA Show

Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Sarah Kustok, Nets analyst for the YES Network and NBA analyst for FS1. Mannix and Kustok dive into the simmering feud between Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul, the Lakers rocky start, the red hot Raptors, how Philadelphia is rebuilding Markelle Fultz, a stunning start for Anthony Davis and the Pelicans and more. 

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Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week are Gary Washburn, who covers the Celtics for the Boston Globe, and Elton Brand, the new GM of the Philadelphia 76ers. Mannix and Washburn talk about the new-look Celtics, Gordon Hayward's recovery, Kyrie Irving's commitment to the team long term and what could derail a loaded Boston team. Later, Mannix and Brand talk about Brand's rapid rise in the executive ranks, his job as GM of the Sixers, expectations for Markelle Fultz and more. 

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Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week are Milwaukee Bucks reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Matt Velazquez and OKC Thunder beat reporter Erik Horne from The Oklahoman. Chris and Matt talk about the Bucks new head coach, Mike Budenholzer and how this Bucks group is adapting to their new coach. Later, Chris talks with Erik Horne about how surprised he was that Paul George is back in OKC, and what, if any pressure is on Billy Donovan this season. All that and more.

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Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week are Washington Post senior NBA writer Tim Bontemps and The Athletic's Joe Vardon. Mannix and Bontemps dive into the Lakers early returns, LeBron's chances to win MVP, Brad Stevens criticisms of his team in Boston and how Kevin Durant has decided to handle his upcoming free agency. Later, Mannix and Vardon talk about the Cavs plans post-LeBron James, the priorities for the front office, why the team chose to extend Kevin Love and more. 

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Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Dan Woike, the national NBA writer with the Los Angeles Times. Mannix and Woike take a deep dive into LeBron James's first media day as a Laker, LA's point guard position battle, the latest with Jimmy Butler, Anthony Davis's decision to switch agents and Kyrie Irving's declaration that Boston could beat Golden State in the Finals this season

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Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Tim Bontemps, national NBA writer for the Washington Post. Mannix and Boston talk about Lee Jenkins surprise move from SI to the Clippers, what can stop the Warriors, expectations for LeBron James and the Lakers, how Kawhi Leonard fits in Toronto, how Boston will distribute minutes and more. 

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Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week are longtime Knicks beat writer Frank Isola and Jeff McDonald, who covers the Spurs for the San Antonio Express-News. Mannix and Isola talk about the Knicks quiet offseason, expectations for David Fizdale as head coach, Frank Ntilikina's development, how the Knicks can look attractive to free agents in 2019 and more. Later, Mannix and McDonald unpack the Kawhi Leonard trade, how DeMar DeRozan fits in, Gregg Popovich's future and more. 

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Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports are Candace Buckner, Wizards beat writer for the Washington Post, and Tony Jones, who covers the Jazz for the Salt Lake Tribune. Mannix and Buckner dive into the Wizards decision to sign Dwight Howard, how he fits in Scott Brooks system, pressure on the John Wall-Bradley Beal backcourt and more. Later, Mannix and Jones examine Utah's quiet offseason, the next step for Donovan Mitchell, how a healthy Dante Exum fits into the mix and more.

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Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle and Michael Grange of Rogers Sportsnet. Mannix and Feigen discuss Houston's roster turnover, the Carmelo Anthony-Mike D'Antoni relationship, how 'Melo fits in Houston and more. Later, Mannix and Grange dive into Kawhi Leonard's first month in Toronto, his relationship with Nick Nurse, how Nurse intends to coach him, how Kawhi fits alongside Kyle Lowry and more. 

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Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week are Mark Medina from the San Jose Mercury News and Keith Pompey from the Philadelphia Inquirer. Mannix and Medina talk about the interesting offseason for the Warriors, adding Demarcus Cousins, and how the Warriors have set themselves up to win for many more years. Chris also talks with Keith Pompey, and they get into Markelle Fultz, how Ben Simmons can improve his shot and who is actually running the Sixers with Bryan Colangelo gone.

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