Open Floor: SI's NBA Show

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Jalen Duren’s first public comments since signing his contract extension and what moves the Pistons need to make to become a true top contender in the Eastern Conference. We also discuss which Knicks players they will choose to extend from their beloved championship core and hear about what Rachel saw during her trip to 76ers training camp.

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Chris Mannix is joined by NBC’s Grant Liffmann to break down Jalen Duren signing a last-minute contract extension with the Pistons and whether tensions over the details could arise if the Pistons underperform. We also get into whether we’re underestimating the OKC Thunder after a very eventful offseason across the league and how the Sixers will manage their loaded yet aging roster.

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Chris Mannix and Sam Amick of The Athletic break down some of the highlights from NBA media day, including the Clippers taking an apologetic tone as they move into an uncertain future, Jalen Duren being away from the Pistons as his contract situation remains unresolved, Nikola Jokic declaring that he would sign an extension with the Nuggets after this season, and whether the Lakers can really contend for a title with their new roster.

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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down the standoff between the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren over his contract extension and whether he will accept a massive offer that could weigh down the franchise financially. We also discuss whether Karl-Anthony Towns will accept slightly less money to remain with the Knicks and Ime Udoka's high expectations for a Rockets team that expects to have two major role players healthy at the start of the season.

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Knicks' chances of ending the streak of non-repeat champions before getting into whether the new-look Lakers, led by MVP front-runner Luka Doncic, can compete for a top seed in the West and how good the non-tanking Utah Jazz will be over a full season.

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