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From the NBA draft to the playoffs and back again, Open Floor takes you on a ride across the NBA standings, laying out the latest news and rumors along the way and leaving no basketball conspiracy theory stone left unturned. Join hosts Chris Herring and Rohan Nadkarni as they let their imaginations run free up and down the court and around the world. Welcome to the Open Floor Globe.

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From the NBA draft to the playoffs and back again, Open Floor takes you on a ride across the NBA standings, laying out the latest news and rumors along the way and leaving no basketball conspiracy theory stone left unturned. Join hosts Chris Herring and Rohan Nadkarni as they let their imaginations run free up and down the court and around the world. Welcome to the Open Floor Globe.

    MVP Race Tightens & MJ'S Hornet's Legacy

    MVP Race Tightens & MJ'S Hornet's Legacy

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    Mannix is joined again by Rohan Nadkarni and Chris Herring to break down how the MVP race between Nikola Jokić & Joel Embiid has gotten even closer, if the Lakers are really a contender with Anthony Davis missing crucial games, the failure of Michael Jordan during his tenure as the owner of the Charlotte Hornets as he looks to sell the team, and what the Grizzlies will look like going forward with the return of Ja Morant
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    • 52 min
    How The West Could Be Won

    How The West Could Be Won

    Rohan and Chris and joined by Chris Mannix again on this week's Open Floor where we break down a wide open western conference and why the Kyrie Trade hasn't worked out so far in Dallas, how a once dead in the water Lakers team has become competitive with their retooled roster, the weaknesses of the Denver nuggets, and how the how far the Cavaliers defense could take them in the playoffs
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    Ja Morant's Consequences & The Surging Knicks

    Ja Morant's Consequences & The Surging Knicks

    Chris Mannix joins Rohan & Herring to get into both the real life and basketball consequences that Ja Morant could face after his gun related IG live controversy. We also discuss the red hot NY Knicks and how the Celtics have slid in the standings after a tough post all star game schedule
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    • 47 min
    Are the Lakers’ Playoffs Hopes Done?

    Are the Lakers’ Playoffs Hopes Done?

    On today’s show, Rohan and Chris react to the news of LeBron’s ankle injury and if the Lakers can still make the playoffs. Then they discuss a fun weekend of hoops, including Nikola Jokic’s 40-point triple double against the Clippers and his budding MVP case. After that, they hop around the league to marvel at the very fun Knicks, the depth of the Bucks, and the emergence of the Kings. And finally, Rohan closes the show with the return of the Love Island minute
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    Previewing the Final Stretch of the Season

    Previewing the Final Stretch of the Season

    On today’s show, Rohan and Chris preview the final quarter of the NBA season. They run through their thoughts on the Warriors and Stephen Curry, the Clippers deciding to sign Russell Westbrook, Nikola Jokic’s MVP case, if anyone can compete with Boston and Milwaukee in the East, and much more! 
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    • 57 min
    Trade Deadline Megapod Pt 2: Why Didn't They Make a Deal?

    Trade Deadline Megapod Pt 2: Why Didn't They Make a Deal?

    Rohan Nadkarni and Chris Herring are joined by the Crossover podcasts Chris Mannix and Howard Beck for part 2 of our trade deadline megapod to break down some of the biggest storylines from the trade deadline. In this episode, Rohan is attacked for his lukewarm feelings on the Lakers’ moves. Everyone is surprised by the lack of action from the Toronto Raptors. And the group wonders if the Warriors received enough in the James Wiseman trade. Also on the agenda: the Jae Crowder saga, the Bulls, and much more!
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    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
2.3K Ratings

2.3K Ratings

shakemyhand ,

RIP a great podcast

They moved to a different feed

cabo rave ,

Rave in cabo.

Rohan. Has always been so much fun. But is he drinking something all the time while he talks. Sounds like he is always gasping for air. Tough listen …. Sad. I really like him. Is he ok. Can he address this ? Thanks Blazer boy. Rave

jmv23 ,

Pina beyond biased

Pina gives ridiculous takes most notably as to the Lakers.

Born in Boston and lives in Brooklyn.

Joe Tsai mouthpiece.

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