Open Floor: SI's NBA Show

Chris Mannix & Rachel Nichols break down the Hawks looking at trade destinations for Trae Young, where the star guard could be traded to, and if it's worth it for the team to deal him. We also get into the Celtics surging into second place in the East behind MVP level play from Jaylen Brown and if the struggling Thunder will make a move at the deadlineSponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Mannix & Evan Turner break down the latest on semi-pro players returning to college and get Evan's perspective as a former college athlete in the pre NIL days. We also get into why the league should get rid of it's 65 game minimum rule in order to qualify for awards, the Clippers defense doing a 180 during their current hot streak, and what is going wrong for the Lakers after another blow out lossAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols wonder if LeBron will announce his retirement during all star weekend, if the Clippers win streak is for real, who the Hawks might be able to trade Trae Young to, the league's new proposed anti tanking measures, and if the recent string of pro's returning to college could continue taking on a life of it's ownAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Lakers recent struggles, JJ Redick's harsh comments on the team, and why Luka's lack of effort on the defensive end needs to be addressed. We also discuss the chances the Mavs deal Anthony Davis after another groin injury, the Spurs winning three games against the champion Thunder, and if the Cavs can get it together with a healthy lineupSponsored by: Rocket Money (rocketmoney.com/openfloor)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down how Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs stellar backcourt can lead San Antonio further into the playoffs than we originally thought. We also discuss if Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury history should make teams concerned about a possible trade, if the Clippers should blow it up as their nightmare season get's worse, if LeBron's all star streak will end, and rumors about Jayson Tatum wanting to return from his achilles tear by the end of the seasonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy