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From the NBA draft to the playoffs and back again, Open Floor takes you on a ride across the NBA standings, laying out the latest news and rumors along the way and leaving no basketball conspiracy theory stone left unturned. Join hosts Chris Herring and Rohan Nadkarni as they let their imaginations run free up and down the court and around the world. Welcome to the Open Floor Globe.

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    • 4.5 • 2.3K Ratings

From the NBA draft to the playoffs and back again, Open Floor takes you on a ride across the NBA standings, laying out the latest news and rumors along the way and leaving no basketball conspiracy theory stone left unturned. Join hosts Chris Herring and Rohan Nadkarni as they let their imaginations run free up and down the court and around the world. Welcome to the Open Floor Globe.

    Conference Finals Preview

    Conference Finals Preview

    Chris Mannix breaks down the Timberwolves huge comeback win against the Nuggets and why Denver's lack of bench help may be a problem for them going forward. Chris also welcomes Chris Forsberg from NBC Sports Boston to discuss the return of Kristaps Porziņģis, Tyrese Haliburton's impact on the game, and why Aaron Nesmith will be the x factor in this series
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    • 30 min
    Bronny James Draft Stock

    Bronny James Draft Stock

    Chris Mannix is joined by SI's Kevin Sweeney to break down Bronny James performance at the draft combine, the uncertainty about who will be taken with the first pick, where Zach Edey will be taken, and why some prospects draft stock fell in the last year
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    • 17 min
    Knicks/Pacers & Trading Kevin Durant

    Knicks/Pacers & Trading Kevin Durant

    Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina to break down if JJ Redick is really the best candidate for the Lakers head coaching job, how a healthy Indiana Pacers team has found themselves losing to an injury ravaged Knicks, if the Lakers can keep LeBron with a sizable pre draft trade, and if the Suns can salvage their immediate future by trading Kevin Durant
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    • 37 min
    Playoff Punishments & NBA TV Rights

    Playoff Punishments & NBA TV Rights

    Chris Mannix breaks down the questionable decision by the NBA to fine and not suspend Jamal Murray after the Nuggets guard threw a heat pack onto the court during play in the team's gams two loss to Minnesota. He also discusses Patrick Beverley being dealt a four game suspension for throwing a ball at a fan before bringing in the  NY Post's Ryan Glasspiegel to discuss the developments in the league's new TV rights deal
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    • 28 min
    The Future of First Round Cast Off's w/ Brian Scalabrine

    The Future of First Round Cast Off's w/ Brian Scalabrine

    Chris Mannix talks to NBA veteran and current Celtics analyst Brian Scalabrine about if Paul George would find more success with the Magic or Sixers, what the Clippers and Lakers can do with a lack of immediate home grown talent, and how much the Celtics will be miss an injured Kristaps Porziņģis in their second round matchup against the Cavaliers
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    • 37 min
    MVP Race Tightens & MJ'S Hornet's Legacy

    MVP Race Tightens & MJ'S Hornet's Legacy

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    Mannix is joined again by Rohan Nadkarni and Chris Herring to break down how the MVP race between Nikola Jokić & Joel Embiid has gotten even closer, if the Lakers are really a contender with Anthony Davis missing crucial games, the failure of Michael Jordan during his tenure as the owner of the Charlotte Hornets as he looks to sell the team, and what the Grizzlies will look like going forward with the return of Ja Morant
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    • 52 min

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2.3K Ratings

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glenmeredith68 ,

RIP a great podcast

They moved to a different feed

cabo rave ,

Rave in cabo.

Lakers lakers. Does anyone else play in the NBA? sad. Like get up in the morning on ESPN. The original open floor wouldn’t do this over and over. Sad.

Desidero ,

First Time, Long Time

Shout out to HRH Rohan, an absolute legend, who has been doing yeoman’s work filling in for MTPP. More Shelby, less Jeremy Woo, please!

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