The Crossover NBA Show

Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is the former NBA GM Billy King and the Boston Celtics reporter for NBC Sports Boston; A. Sherrod Blakely. Chris talks with Billy about Lonzo Ball and how he would handle Lonzo if he were in charge of the Lakers. Chris and A. Sherrod talk about the Celtics and this amazing winning streak they have been on to start the season. It's all here and more, on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix.

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Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is Bobby Marks, ESPN’s front office Insider. Mannix and Marks dive into Boston’s hot start, Cleveland’s struggles and if Detroit is a true conference contender. Later, Mannix sits down with Jazz coach Quin Snyder to talk about how Utah is moving forward after the loss of Gordon Hayward.

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Hall of Fame hoops writer Jack McCallum joins Chris Mannix on the podcast this week to talk about his new book about the Lakers of the 70's and 80's and the rise of the Golden State Warriors.

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Joining Chris Mannix on The Vertical this week is the actor and NY Knicks super fun Michael Rapaport. Chris talks with Michael about is new book, Lebron James and the future of the New York Knicks. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix.

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Joining Chris Mannix on The Vertical this week is the GM of the Milwaukee Bucks; Jon Horst. Chris and Jon talk about rise of Giannis Antetokounmpo, building a team around him and retaining talent in a small market. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix.

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Joining Chris Mannix on The Vertical this week is The Washington Post NBA writer Tim Bontemps. Chris and Tim talk about the upcoming NBA season, game 1 between the Cars-Celtics and Kyrie Irving's return to Cleveland. Chris is also joined by the Celtics reporter; Stephen Bulpett and the guys talk about the Celtics additions and how long it might take to gel. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix.

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Chris is joined by Brooklyn Nets TV analyst Sarah Kustok to take a look at how she is preparing for her new role with the team and how she handled the social media backlash once her new position was announced. Plus, Nick Collison stops by to talk about watching the development of a Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook up close and if an NBA team will ever call Seattle home again. All that and more in this episode of The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix.

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Joining Chris Mannix on The Vertical this week is The Washington Wizards star PG John Wall and The Vertical's Michael Lee. John sits down with to talk about signing his new contract extension, being part of one of the best backcourts in the NBA and the national anthem. Chris also talks with Michael Lee and the guys talk about Russell Westbrook staying in OKC longtime and what the possible protests in the NBA mean to him and what they could mean to the league. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix.

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Joining Chris Mannix of The Vertical in a special bonus episode of the podcast is Michele Roberts, Executive Director of the NBPA. In a wide-ranging conversation, Mannix and Roberts discuss NBA players response to Donald Trump's racially charged attacks to NFL players, how Roberts plans to respond to the college basketball scandal and her reaction to the report that nearly a third of NBA teams lost money last season. 

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Joining Chris Mannix on The Vertical this week is Jeff Goodman from ESPN and Stephon Marbury. Chris talks with Jeff about the latest in the NBA with Carmelo Anthony, OKC and the Cleveland Cavs. Chris is also joined by Stephon Marbury. The guys talk about Marbury's career in the NBA and how he built his brand in China. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix.

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