The Crossover NBA Show with Chris Mannix and Howard Beck clips

The Crossover NBA Show with Chris Mannix and Howard Beck

NBA scores, stats, standings and moves are fodder for hot takes on The Crossover with Chris Mannix and Howard Beck. Get into every NBA playoffs battle, free agent frenzy, draft dilemma and trade rumor. Plus hear the most in-depth and interesting interviews from SI's NBA insiders with unparalleled access.

Social links:

Website

Follow the podcast:

Clips Playlists

Everything Isn't Awesome For Kevin Durant
Mannix and Beck discuss Kevin Durant speaking out against rumors that he'd retire if he isn't traded from the Nets, how footage of him working out with Jayson Tatum could be seen by Jaylen Brown, and the Knicks reopening trade talks with the Jazz around a deal for Donovan Mitchell
32:16
Bad Boy for Life w/ Joe Dumars
On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Hall of Famer Joe Dumars. The former Pistons Bad Boy is now the NBA’s discipline czar, part of his new role as executive vice president and head of basketball operations. Dumars discusses his approach to the job, then reflects at length on his tenure as …
54:35
Kevin Durant Demands...A Firing
Mannix and Beck break down Kevin Durant informing Nets owner Joe Tsai that the team needs to choose between him and the pairing of GM Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, and if Nash was the right choice to coach the team when he was hired two years ago
29:34
Appreciating Bill Russell w/ Howard Bryant
On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes back award-winning author Howard Bryant, to discuss the life and legacy of Bill Russell. They also discuss Bryant’s new biography of Rickey Henderson, “Rickey: The Life and Legend of an American Original.”
52:40
Bill Russell's Lasting Legacy & Troubles With Tampering
Mannix and Beck discuss Bill Russell's legacy as a player and activist after his passing and why the NBA should honor him by retiring his number. The guys also discuss if LeBron will sign a two year extension with the Lakers when he becomes eligible this summer and the specifics of the tampering ac…
43:27
Nash's Troubled Nets & The Cavs Sexton Standoff
On the Friday edition of the Crossover podcast, Mannix talks to the NY Post's Brian Lewis about Kevin Durant's ongoing trade demands and if Steve Nash is really the best person to be coaching such a dysfunctional team. He also speaks to Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor about the Cavaliers ongoing contra…
46:34
Breaking Down Trade Demands w/ Nets & Celtics Insiders
Mannix welcomes in SNY's Ian Begley to break down the Knicks offseason moves following an abysmal season, how Jalen Brunson fits into the teams, and if RJ Barrett could be traded. He also talks to NBC Sports Celtics reporter Chris Forsberg about the rumors of Jaylen Brown being offered in a trade f…
48:13
Patching Up The Lakers & Judging Wembanyama Hype
Mannix fills in for Howard on this week's Friday edition of the Crossover podcast as he talks to Lakers reporter Kyle Goon about if Russell Westbrook will remain on the team, the possibility of them landing Kyrie, and what small moves the team should make going forward. We also catch up with SI dra…
58:24
The Westbrook Situation Gets Worse & The Donovan Mitchell Sweepstakes
Mannix and Beck break down how the Russell Westbrook situation in LA has somehow gotten worse after his longtime agent parted ways with after fourteen years and chatter of him refusing to alter his game as he gets older. We also discuss the Utah Jazz opening discussions about a trade for Donovan Mi…
39:11
The Ayton Saga Comes To A Head w/ Ryan McDonough
On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes former Suns GM Ryan McDonough to discuss DeAndre Ayton’s offer sheet with the Pacers, the impact on the Suns and the implications for Kevin Durant and the Nets. They also discuss the potential of a Donovan Mitchell trade and whether the Knicks have enough…
1:13:01