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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down whether Kawhi Leonard can lead the Raptors to a second championship before getting into how good the new-look Wizards can actually be this year and whether the Boston Celtics can surprise everyone again by locking up a top seed in the Eastern Conference.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down what Adam Silver will be asked about most at his post–Board of Governors press conference following the conclusion of the Clippers’ Aspiration investigation, before getting into the big names who always find themselves in trade rumors and the likelihood that they could be dealt.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Mannix is joined by 10-year NBA veteran Evan Turner to break down all the biggest storylines heading into training camp. They react to Jaylen Brown’s boxing debut in Nigeria and delve into the heavy long-term fallout from the NBA’s historic sanctions against Steve Ballmer and the Clippers. Plus, the guys preview Jayson Tatum’s upcoming season in Boston without Jaylen Brown, examine how Ivica Zubac fits alongside Tyrese Haliburton in Indiana, and break down their biggest surprise sleeper teams for the 2026–27 season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols return to break down the fallout from the NBA’s historic sanctions against the Clippers following the Kawhi Leonard investigation. Plus, Nikola Jokić declines a contract extension in Denver for the second straight summer, the Cavs lock up Donovan Mitchell while adding James Harden, and Russell Westbrook officially calls it a career after 18 seasons.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols return to break down the NBA finally unveiling its punishment for the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer’s role in the Kawhi Leonard Aspiration scandal. We get into how Pablo Torre’s reporting was the catalyst for the investigation, what the NBA’s own investigation found, whether the Clippers can ever recover from this, and whether Ballmer will sell the team.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SI's Liam McKeone and Blake Silverman break down Jonathan Kuminga signing a prove-it deal with Minnesota and how much he can help a Timberwolves team desperate for forward depth. We also get into some of our candidates for young players who could break out in 2026–27.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SI's Liam McKeone and Blake Silverman break down how Mark Walter's legal troubles and Jeannie Buss refusing to sell the team could impact the purchase of the Lakers. We also get into the Cavs upgrading their roster by trading Dennis Schröder, as well as the offseason signings we're still waiting on.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy