The Crossover NBA Show

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes TNT analyst Stan Van Gundy to discuss what (aside from Kyrie) is ailing the Nets, and whether a new coach can fix it. Or is it already time to blow it up and start over? Then they discuss some of the pleasant surprises of the season, including the Trail Blazers, Cavaliers, Jazz and Spurs. Be the first to preorder Sports Illustrated’s new book on the Lakers, The Greatest Show on Earth, available here: https://bit.ly/Lakers75 . Use promo code LAKERS30 for a 30% discount.

Mannix and Beck wonder if it's time for the Lakers to finally make a trade after their 2-8 start to the season before discussing the hot start that the Bucks are having without Khris Middleton, whether the Jazz can sneak into the playoffs instead of tanking, if the Cavs are a legit finals contender, and what to expect from the Suns after their 7-3 following a drama filled offseason

Open Floor's Rohan Nadkarni & The Ringer's Rob Mahoney fill in for Mannix & Beck today by discussing the fallout of Chet Holmgren’s season-ending injury, including if the Thunder are in an even better position long term. Then they react to the Lakers’ acquisition of Patrick Beverley, explaining why it was both the right move and a frustrating one. Finally, they answer a couple listener emails, debating whether the NBA would be better with more or less teams, and wondering if the Warriors’ championship casts new questions on the Top 75 list.

Mannix and Beck discuss the potential repercussions for Draymond Green and the Warriors after a video was leaked of him punching Jordan Poole during a training camp practice. Mannix also talks to NBA draft insider Jeremy Woo about Victor Wembanyama's sensational debut against fellow potential lottery pick Scoot Henderson in their two exhibition games stateside

Mannix and Beck break down why the Lakers, Wizards, Bulls, Jazz, Grizzlies, and Raptors need to be in the buyers and sellers market as they gear up for a deep playoff run or prepare for a rebuild