Open Floor: Si's Nba Show

On today’s show, Rohan and John start by discussing the remedial measures the Nets have laid out for Kyrie Irving while he’s suspended from basketball. They also wonder whether it’s already time for the Nets to end the KD-Kyrie experiment. Later, they check back in on the still struggling Warriors, ask themselves if the Jazz are legit, and try to figure out if any team in the East can challenge the BucksAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, Rohan and Chris start by discussing the latest news regarding Kyrie Irving and Josh Primo. Then they open up the mailbag to get into some basketball talk, including their favorite teams to watch early in the season, and their thoughts on the returns of the Towns-Gobert experiment. The Rip City Royston Report also makes its long awaited return before Rohan and Chris close the show wondering if the Lakers are showing signs of lifeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, Rohan is joined by Yahoo Sports’s Dan Devine. They begin by discussing the mess with the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving, both on and off the court. Then they dive into the Warriors’ recent struggles, and whether the two-timeline approach will create problems for them. They also discuss the success of the Cavs and Donovan Mitchell, if the Suns are legit, if they want to change their Finals picks, and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, Rohan and Chris start by discussing the slight improvements they’ve seen from Ben Simmons, and whether or not he can ultimately make a difference for the Nets. Then they open up the mailbag to determine their level of concern for the Clippers, and whether or not LeBron is a good stats-bad team guy. They also touch on the Suns, the Wizards, favorite Halloween costumes, and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rohan & John discuss Adam Silver's comments about relegating bad teams to discourage tanking, the early struggles of the Sixers and Heat, and how the title contending Nuggets looked against the defending champs Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John & Rohan break down the struggles of the Lakers and Sixers in their first two games before 'The Late Late Show' and 'All Fantasy Everything's' Ian Karmel joins the show to do a fantasy draft of NBA League Pass rankingsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rohan Nadkarni & Chris Herring are joined again by the Crossover podcast's Chris Mannix and Howard Beck as they switch sides and break down the major contenders and storylines in the eastern conference as the season gets underwayAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rohan Nadkarni & Chris Herring are joined by the Crossover podcast's Chris Mannix and Howard Beck to break down the major contenders and storylines in the western conference as the season gets underway. Stay tuned for our eastern conference roundtable out tomorrowAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, Rohan is joined by former Open Floor host and Washington Post writer Ben Golliver. Rohan presents Ben with five big questions before the NBA season, touching on topics such as LeBron’s future, the lack of pressure on Nikola Jokic, if the Celtics are still contenders, and so much more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, Rohan is joined by GOAT podcast host Andrew Sharp for the annual ranking of top ten duos. First they start by discussing who didn’t make the list, including some surprising picks from Andrew. Then they run down their top tens, with many twists and turns along the wayAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, Rohan is joined by Chris Herring. After a brief detour into their billion-dollar reality TV idea, they discuss the news of the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole fight, and what they expect regarding both players’ contract situations. Then, they break down the top ten of SI’s Top 100, including how they settled arguments, why Stephen Curry wasn’t ranked first, and much moreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, Rohan is joined by Jeremy Woo. The two dive deep into SI’s Top 100 list, revealing some of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into the project. They discuss how they came up with their lists, which players were the hardest to rank, and explain why who ended up where. They also talk about some players they expect to make the list in the future, why Russell Westbrook was left off, if Victor Wembanyama can be the first rookie to make the list next season, and much more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, Rohan is joined by Chris, and after a brief detour into “Don’t Worry Darling” drama, they react to some early training camp storylines. Topics include Anthony Davis’s wrist and future MVP hopes, if Ben Simmons will really play the five, if Jimmy Butler really won’t play the four, James Wiseman’s preseason debut, and Zion Williamson running with the Pelicans’ startersAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, Rohan is joined by John Gonzalez and the two react to various NBA Media Day happenings. They start in Boston, where the Celtics continue to offer few details regarding the suspension of Ime Udoka, apparently to their own players as well. Then, Rohan & John break down the drama in Brooklyn, wondering how Kevin Durant’s trade request, Kyrie Irving’s unreliability, Ben Simmons’s availability, and the calls for Steve Nash’s firing will affect the team. They also discuss issues with the Lakers, Sixers, Suns and much moreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, SI senior writer John Gonzalez is joined by Chris Herring. They react to the Boston Celtics suspending head coach Ime Udoka for the season, Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver accepting offers to sell, and Anthony Edwards getting fined for his homophobic comments. Then, they discuss Ben Simmons’ recent appearance on JJ Redick’s podcast and what his candor reveals about the oft-critiqued Brooklyn Nets star.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, Rohan is joined by SI senior writer John Gonzalez. The two first discuss the news regarding the NBA’s CBA, including the mental health injury designation, and why Rohan is concerned about potentially harsher luxury tax penalties. Then Rohan and John look over the dwindling list of free agents and assign them to new teams, or why we need to see Rajon Rondo on the Pelicans. Finally, Rohan reveals the latest bad movie he thoroughly enjoyedAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, Rohan is joined by SI Weekly host John Gonzalez. The two react to the NBA’s decision to only suspend Robert Sarver for one year, and discuss why his punishment wasn’t more severe. They then discuss the fallout of Adam Silver’s press conference regarding Sarver, particularly his revealing answer to a question from colleague Howard Beck. They also wonder if more public pressure will mount against Sarver, why he was treated differently than Donald Sterling, and moreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, Rohan is joined by Sports Illustrated contributor Chris Ballard. The pair dive deep into Chris’s latest cover story on LeBron James, and Rohan asks Chris why LeBron may have participated, about the process of interviewing LeBron and his two sons, and how LeBron as an interview subject has changed over the years. Chris also shares some of his favorite behind the scenes details of the story. Then, Rohan and Chris discuss some of his previous stories for SI, including his profile of former lottery pick Robert Swift, and what it was like to interview a post-Process Sam Hinkie.  GoFundMe link for Jonathan Tjarks: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Lets-help-our-friend-jonathan-tjarksAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, Chris Herring makes his long awaited return. He and Rohan start by opening up the mailbag, discussing if the Donovan Mitchell trade put the Cavs in the title discussion and then what impact Rudy Gobert can have on the Wolves. Then the hosts rank their top five contenders in the West and explain why they are both high on the Clippers, why the Grizzlies could be in trouble, and how the Pelicans could possibly crash the party. Finally, they wonder if the Lakers and Blazers can make the playoffs, and if so, who would be dropping out of the postseason fieldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s show, Rohan is joined by SI Weekly host John Gonzalez. The duo first react to the Donovan Mitchell trade, discussing the fit between Mitchell and Darius Garland, if it was the right move for Cleveland, and if the Jazz should have taken the Knicks offer instead. Then Rohan and John rank their top five contenders in the Eastern Conference, assessing the new hierarchy in the East in the wake of the Mitchell trade. Finally, Rohan and John ask if anyone can contribute to the family of Jonathan Tjarks, they please consider doing so. The link to his GoFundMe is here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Lets-help-our-friend-jonathan-tjarks. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy