The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix

Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni discuss the numerous gambling controversies and comments from around the sports world before breaking down the Bucks playing a competitive game against the Celtics despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence. We also discuss if the Pelicans are the biggest threat to the Nuggets in the west and the numerous Anthony Edwards Jordan comparisons after his massive dunk on John Collins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rohan Nadkarni is joined by Dan Devine of Yahoo Sports to break down how the Nuggets have followed their own lead from last year by dominating out of the all star break. We also discuss the under discussed Pelicans led by a surging Zion Williamson, try to make sense of the hot and cold Dallas Mavericks, and how some injury plagued teams in the eastern conference have managed to stay well above .500 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni discuss where LeBron James 40,000 career points stand in the all time sports record book before breaking down why the Oklahoma City Thunder might not breeze through to the second round of the playoffs with the western conference play in containing some talented teams with playoff experience. We also discuss the Bucks extending their winning streak and the Celtics dominating the Warriors in one of the most lopsided victories this season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni break down if Jason Tatum has a case for MVP after leading the Celtics to the league's bets record so far, LeBron James criticizing mock drafts that don't include his son Bronny, the Buck's recent turnaround under Doc Rivers, and if Damian Lillard is happy in Milwaukee  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina to break down how the Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu three point contest stood out among the lackluster events of all star weekend. We also get into if the Lakers can even make it out of the play in after a quiet trade deadline and what Milwaukee's title push with Giannis, Damian Lillard, and new coach Doc Rivers might look like See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni break down the good but not great moves made by contenders at the trade deadline and how the Cleveland Cavaliers have overcome injuries to reach the second best record in the eastern conference See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix is joined by The Volume's Jason Timpf to break down what teams may be sellers including the Lakers with their constant line up changes, Atlanta and Dejounte Murray, the Celtics pursuing a big, and more. We also break down the Warriors struggles with Klay Thompson recently and if Jonathan Kuminga's play shows he should receive more touches on the offense end See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni break down what Doc Rivers brings to the Bucks after his debut Monday night, the Miami Heat's seven game losing streak, what tough calls Mike Dunleavy Jr. needs to make with the Warriors coming up, and if Joel Embiid will fall below the sixty five games played minimum to qualify for MVP. Chris also talks to director Eric Drath about his new documentary about the the all-black Tennessee A&I Tigers, the first collegiate basketball team to win three consecutive national championship (airing on PBS this February) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix joined Jerry Ferrara on the Knicks Morning Brew and hashed out why Knicks fans failed Knicks guard Jalen Brunson by not voting for enough to be an starter for the eastern conference in next months all star game See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix reacts to the sudden firing of Bucks coach Adrian Griffin despite holding a 30-13 record before being joined by Rohan Nadkarni to break dowm Tristan Thompson being suspended for PED's, the heat trading for Terry Rozier, some pre all start voting thoughts, and a lazy performance by Luka Dončić and the Mavs in a loss to Boston. Lastly, Chris talks to Collin Sexton about his resurgent season with the Utah Jazz on the heels of winning 15 of 20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni discuss Chicago Bulls fans booing the late Jerry Krause at the teams ring of honor ceremony in front of his widow before getting into what moves the Lakers, Hawks, and Warriors need to make at the trade deadline to stay in the play in mix See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix talks to two-time all star Roy Hibbert about how he became 'Mr. Verticality' before getting into the increasing frustrations of the Lakers, Christian Wood's presence on bad teams, and Draymond Green's return from suspension Check out Roy's YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/@RoyHibbertYT?si=oCUKOhXAzSR6YMn4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Mark Medina break down the early season success of the Oklahoma City Thunder after their thrilling win over the Boston Celtics and if they actually need to make one trade that can out them in championship contention See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni break down why the Nets decided to rest half of their team in an embarrassing loss to the Bucks, Mark Cuban's explanation for selling the Mavericks, the Grizzlies improved play with Ja Morant, what move the Lakers need to make to compete this season, and the Pistons continued losing streak See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni discuss what the Knicks playoff chances are as they sit at fifth in the eastern conference, why things are starting to click for the Clippers in the midst of an eight game winning streak, and how a healthy Boston Celtics team is tied for the league lead in wins. Mannix also talks to Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press about the Pistons twenty four game losing streak ahead of their matchup Thursday against the Jazz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Mark Medina break down the NBA handing Draymond Green an indefinite suspension after his hard foul on Jusuf Nurkić and if the Warriors should consider hitting the reset button after several years of draft picks haven't led to any cornerstone players See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rohan Nadkarni & Chris Mannix break down the cavalcade of Zion Williamson takes from the media following his lackluster performance in the in season tournament semifinals. We also break down what tweaks the league might make to the tournament, Bradley Beal's return from injury, and if the Pistons twenty game losing streak could stretch all the way to thirty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni discuss the reasons Mark Cuban might be selling the Mavericks for, the in season tournament semi finals, the ceiling's for the Magic and Thunder this season, what moves the win now Heat should make going forward, and the sideline confrontation between LeBron James and Ime Udoka See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni break down the escalating feud between Chris Paul and referee Scott Foster after his ejection last week. We also discuss the lifeless Detroit Pistons who are headed towards a fifth lottery pick, the growing pains for the Milwaukee Bucks and Damian Lillard, and Anthony Davis' play with the Lakers so far this season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni break down what teams (if any) could be trade destinations for Zach Levine and if Alex Caruso could command multiple first round picks from possible suitors. We also discuss the 7-8 Warriors outlook is with inconsistent play from Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins, the league leading Thunder, and if things will ever turn around for the 2-13 Pistons See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.