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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 7h

Takeaways from OKC-Houston
▪️MVP-type finish from SGA. Bottled up early, stuck w/it, dominated down the stretch
▪️KD will be great for Houston. But they need to find more ways to spring him. Three attempts in the second half?
▪️Şengün is a beast. More 🔽 www.si.com/nba/shai-gil...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Already in MVP Form in Thunder’s 2OT Opening Win Over Rockets

In an epic opener, Alperen Sengun was a huge bright spot and Kevin Durant made his Rockets debut in a city he knows too well.

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 12h

As noted in today's newsletter, OKC quietly anticipating a monster season for Chet Holmgren. People close to him see a 20/10/four block kind of year. He's got 11 points in the first quarter.

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 13h

Show him your playlist. I bet he loves Foghat.

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: On the eve of a new NBA season, I sat down with Adam Silver to discuss the Clippers controversy, expansion vs. relocation, gambling, NBA Europe and more. www.si.com/nba/adam-sil...

Adam Silver on the Clippers Scandal, NBA Expansion and the Future of Watching Games

The NBA commissioner enters the 2025–26 season juggling a salary cap circumvention investigation, new TV partners and another All-Star reboot.

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 20h

NEW pod with @rachel-nichols.bsky.social‬⁩:
▪️KD locks in with Houston
▪️Are Braun, Daniels, Nesmith extensions good deals?
▪️How are we feeling about Philly now? 🔽 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

Durant's BIG Extension & Updating Our Sixers Prediction? (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Podcast Episode · Open Floor: SI's NBA Show · 10/21/2025 · 43m

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 22h

NEW @sportsillustrated.bsky.social newsletter coming this morning:
▪️Why Tari Eason is betting on himself
▪️Is relocation really under consideration?
▪️Cam Johnson’s early fit in Denver
Plus why Oklahoma City believes it can be better this season. Subscribe 🔽 www.si.com/newsletter-nba

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 1d

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: On the eve of a new NBA season, I sat down with Adam Silver to discuss the Clippers controversy, expansion vs. relocation, gambling, NBA Europe and more. www.si.com/nba/adam-sil...

Adam Silver on the Clippers Scandal, NBA Expansion and the Future of Watching Games

The NBA commissioner enters the 2025–26 season juggling a salary cap circumvention investigation, new TV partners and another All-Star reboot.

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 1d

NEW pod w/Sergio Mora:
▪️Usyk rejects Itauma
▪️Danny Garcia wins -- should he fight on?
▪️Who should Manny Pacquiao fight next?
▪️Is George Liddard a serious 160 prospect? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Carry on, Danny Garcia

Podcast Episode · Boxing with Mannix and Mora · 10/20/2025 · 42m

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 2d

Noted in the formal announcement of Kevin Durant's extension: Durant enters this season needing 849 points to move past Wilt Chamberlain for seventh on the NBA’s all-time scoring list and 990 to surpass Dirk Nowitzki for sixth.

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Mitch Goldich @mitchgoldich.bsky.social · 3d

Magazine cover story from Mannix on KD ⬇️

Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 5d

NEW: For this month’s @sportsillustrated.bsky.social I went inside this summer’s biggest offseason deal. Why Houston wanted Kevin Durant. Why Durant wanted to be in Houston. Why both believe this marriage will work 🔽 www.si.com/nba/kevin-du...

Kevin Durant and the Rockets Both Had a Plan. Here’s How the NBA’s Perfect Fit Finally Came Together.

KD wanted to join a title contender that wouldn’t gut its roster to get him. Houston wanted a star to complement its talented core, not carry it.

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Marcus @bambam350.bsky.social · 3d

Came in the mail today. Still love seeing SI when I open the mailbox.

Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 5d

NEW: For this month’s @sportsillustrated.bsky.social I went inside this summer’s biggest offseason deal. Why Houston wanted Kevin Durant. Why Durant wanted to be in Houston. Why both believe this marriage will work 🔽 www.si.com/nba/kevin-du...

Kevin Durant and the Rockets Both Had a Plan. Here’s How the NBA’s Perfect Fit Finally Came Together.

KD wanted to join a title contender that wouldn’t gut its roster to get him. Houston wanted a star to complement its talented core, not carry it.

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 6d

NEW: "I’m going to come back and be better and be able to get right back and do the same things I was doing before the injury." Talked to Tyrese Haliburton about the Finals, the injury, the recovery and more www.si.com/nba/social-m...

Social Media Trolling Took the Joy of Basketball From Tyrese Haliburton

The Pacers star admitted that his mental health was deteriorating from clowning on his limited participation in Team USA’s Olympic gold medal run.

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 5d

NEW: For this month’s @sportsillustrated.bsky.social I went inside this summer’s biggest offseason deal. Why Houston wanted Kevin Durant. Why Durant wanted to be in Houston. Why both believe this marriage will work 🔽 www.si.com/nba/kevin-du...

Kevin Durant and the Rockets Both Had a Plan. Here’s How the NBA’s Perfect Fit Finally Came Together.

KD wanted to join a title contender that wouldn’t gut its roster to get him. Houston wanted a star to complement its talented core, not carry it.

www.si.com

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 5d

Column: The California commission rubber stamping changes to boxing's landmark safety act won't change any laws. But it will provide cover for those that want to www.si.com/boxing/polar...

A Polarizing Vote Has Boxing on Its Way to a UFC-Style Makeover

A California commission voted in favor of the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act on Wednesday, paving a path for promoters to take over the sport from fighters.

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 4d

NEW: In recent years the tension between players and referees has grown. What's behind it? And what are both sides doing to fix it? Went inside the issue in this month's mag www.si.com/nba/masterin...

A Look Behind the NBA’s Curtain at Player-Ref Dynamics

What’s the line between spirited debate and tech-worthy behavior? The league says addressing issues between the two sides is a priority.

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Anthony Slater @anthonyvslater.bsky.social · 3d

The Warriors have waived Seth Curry with the expectation that he will return to the team at some point in the first couple months. The Warriors are hard-capped at the second apron and just below it, so move is procedural. It is anticipated Seth will be back.

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 4d

NEW: In recent years the tension between players and referees has grown. What's behind it? And what are both sides doing to fix it? Went inside the issue in this month's mag www.si.com/nba/masterin...

A Look Behind the NBA’s Curtain at Player-Ref Dynamics

What’s the line between spirited debate and tech-worthy behavior? The league says addressing issues between the two sides is a priority.

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 4d

In today’s @sportsillustrated.bsky.social
NBA newsletter
▪️It’s a mag-heavy issue: Excerpts from our annual scouts takes on key teams in both conferences
▪️And my story on the tension between NBA players and refs and what both sides want to do about it. Subscribe! 🔽 www.si.com/newsletter-nba

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Open Floor with Chris Mannix Newsletter A must-read NBA newsletter for basketball diehards, Open Floor delivers breaking news, analysis, and insider stories fro

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 5d

Column: The California commission rubber stamping changes to boxing's landmark safety act won't change any laws. But it will provide cover for those that want to www.si.com/boxing/polar...

A Polarizing Vote Has Boxing on Its Way to a UFC-Style Makeover

A California commission voted in favor of the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act on Wednesday, paving a path for promoters to take over the sport from fighters.

www.si.com

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 5d

NEW: For this month’s @sportsillustrated.bsky.social I went inside this summer’s biggest offseason deal. Why Houston wanted Kevin Durant. Why Durant wanted to be in Houston. Why both believe this marriage will work 🔽 www.si.com/nba/kevin-du...

Kevin Durant and the Rockets Both Had a Plan. Here’s How the NBA’s Perfect Fit Finally Came Together.

KD wanted to join a title contender that wouldn’t gut its roster to get him. Houston wanted a star to complement its talented core, not carry it.

www.si.com

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 6d

NEW: "I’m going to come back and be better and be able to get right back and do the same things I was doing before the injury." Talked to Tyrese Haliburton about the Finals, the injury, the recovery and more www.si.com/nba/social-m...

Social Media Trolling Took the Joy of Basketball From Tyrese Haliburton

The Pacers star admitted that his mental health was deteriorating from clowning on his limited participation in Team USA’s Olympic gold medal run.

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 6d

NEW pod with @rachel-nichols.bsky.social:
▪️How concerned should Lakers be about LBJ?
▪️More revealing preseason: Magic or Spurs?
▪️Lauri Markkanen's future in Utah
▪️NBA GM survey review
Plus @jaykingwrites.bsky.social on the viral beating Boston's media took Tuesday podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Are Magic & Spurs For Real?/ Lauri Markkanen's Trade Future (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Podcast Episode · Open Floor: SI's NBA Show · 10/15/2025 · 1h

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 9d

New pod with Kevin Harlan!

Full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

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