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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

And another one... Just asked Giannis if he'd also be in for a 1-on-1 tournament at next year's All-Star game and got a very enthusiastic "I'll do it." Says it would have to go both ways - that to advance guys would have to defend 1-on-1 as well as score.

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

LeBron says he will not be in uniform for tonight's All Star game, says he is "still dealing with ankle and foot discomfort."

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

LeBron says having Luka on-board has "given me energy," but as for the idea that a 25-year-old superstar teammate could extend his career even more than he'd thought a couple weeks ago: "we'll see what happens."

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

LeBron on never doing the Dunk Contest: "There's no part of me that has regrets about not doing it."

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Kyrie Irving told me he’s *IN* for a 1-on-1 tourney at All-Star weekend; he said the key to getting players to participate is to change the way we talk about it:

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

LeBron wearing one of the Luka shirts fans will receive tonight for No. 77’s #Lakers debut. Sooo…What kind of numbers do we think Luka is putting up versus the Jazz?

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Just imagine the yo-yo of Dalton Knecht’s life these past 72 hours

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Steve Kerr says Jimmy Butler is excited to be with the Warriors: “That’s the whole point of making a big trade - you need an energy shift. It was obvious this team needed one.”

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Was there the night MJ did it; here tonight. How time flies…

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

While the rest of the NBA world moves on to other trades, the Mavericks’ fan base is still angry - VERY angry - over the Luka deal. How much damage did the Mavs do to their relationship with their #MFFL fans?

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

LeBron on the trade: "First time I heard it, I thought it was for sure fake, thought it was a hoax, people messing around or whatever. But then when AD Facetimed me, I talked to him for quite a while, and even when I got off the phone with him, it still didn't seem real."

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Luka on whether he had indicated in any way that he might not sign a supermax with Dallas: "Absolutely not."

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Luka on all the talk about his conditioning issues: "It's a motive. I know it's not true....it's a big motive for a long run here."

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Pelinka says that with how "dry" the trade market gets in the day or two before the deadline, if the Lakers do anything it will likely "be around the margins." Says a significant move for a big will most likely have to wait until the offseason.

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Rob Pelinka on the possibility of more trades before the Thursday deadline: "we know our roster has continued work to do, to become complete," but "if there isn't a championship big on the market right now, I can't wave a magic wand and create the opportunity."

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Luka on Mavs management making the trade: "That's their decision, so I have no comment on that. They made the decision, I don't know why."

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Luka: "I was almost asleep so when I got the call, I had to check it wasn't April 1st. I didn't believe it at first." Says that LeBron called him not long afterward, which meant a lot to him.

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Luka on his emotions after the trade: "Honestly that first day was really hard. I feel like this last 48 hours was one month." Adds: "emotionally it was really hard, but I'm happy to be here."

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Luka is asked about some of the leaks and quotes coming out of the Mavericks' side of things right now: "At some point I knew this was going to happen, but I always take the high road." He then thanks the Dallas fans.

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

This trade much less of a surprise than last night’s and a great fit for Fox, who - if he plays his cards right - basically just won the lottery in getting to pair with Wemby for the next 5+ years, or beyond.

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Luka Doncic’s goodbye to #Mavs fans: “I thought I’d spend my career here and I wanted so badly to bring you a championship.”

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Btw, last night just another example of why it pays to be a West Coast NBA fan 😂

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

From Mavs GM Nico Harrison's press conf: - "We think defense wins championships." - "Time will tell if I'm right.” - only spoke to Lakers about a Luka deal - Mavs owner Patrick Dumont “laughed" at first when the trade was suggested to him but fully supported the deal

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Quotes from Mavs GM Nico Harrison's press conference: - "We think defense wins championships." - "Time will tell if I'm right.” - "Let's be clear: I'm the one making the decision and J [Kidd] is supportive of it.” - "There's some unique things about [Luka's] contract that we had to pay attention to"

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Jason Kidd says he found out about the Luka-AD trade right before it was announced and that it was "shocking" but that NBA is a business. Says: "I've been involved in trades - by the Mavericks." Also notes he coached AD when he was an assistant with the Lakers 2020 title team.

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Even if you WERE gonna trade Luka, why not let other teams know and have a bidding war for him? Chris Mannix and I break down allll the repercussions of this Luka-AD trade in an emergency edition of Sports Illustrated’s Open Floor, get it on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Really one of the most unexpected trades I can think of - it still feels like there’s a non-zero chance of someone saying “just kidding”

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Ambrosia 🇺🇦🇲🇽🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🆘🧨 @wndrwmn74.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Here’s a link to the edited 6 hours of performances from fire aid, enjoy it while you help out if you have the inclination 💜 www.youtube.com/live/yrEKrBs...

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FireAid LA Benefit Concert

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Very newsy edition of Sports Illustrated's Open Floor this week: gambling repercussions, trade talk latest, and why the idea of 10-minute quarters Is not as much of an insult to tradition as you may think. Download/subscribe wherever you get your pods. @sichrismannix.bsky.social shorturl.at/Wx1zm

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Another Potential Betting Scandal? (w/ Rachel Nichols)

Podcast Episode · Open Floor: SI's NBA Show · 01/31/2025 · 49m

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Here's why the federal investigation into gambling activity centering around the Heat's Terry Rozier is going to be very different than the NBA's own investigation - and how damaging it could be to the league if a connection to Rozier is found:

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

At the FireAid concert in LA. Joni Mitchell is 81 years old, needed to sit while performing and still just belted out Both Sides Now like she wasnt a day over 30. Very moving. (Also Dre just did California Love so…)

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Jaylen Brown tells Open Run that the uneven patch the #Celtics have been experiencing lately is all part of defending a title, and getting every team‘s best for each game.

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

JJ Redick on Charles Barkley calling him “a dead man walking”: “I didn’t make it all the way through the clip, to be honest with you…I literally don’t care - I have other thoughts but I don’t care.” Lakers play the Hawks tonight (but not on TNT 😎)

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

At 11th in the West, the Suns are a great example of why blaming the head coach is often not a real fix - and in fact may end up exposing even bigger issues. @sichrismannix.bsky.social & I discuss on Sports Illustrated’s latest Open Floor pod: If you were running things in Phoenix what would you do?

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Eric Koreen @ekoreen.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Jalen Suggs down in a heep, grabbing his back after no contact. Bizarre. Hopefully just a muscle strain, but a very weird one. Everyone looks concerned.

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Glad the Sugar Bowl is being postponed. That’s the right call. Sending love to everyone in New Orleans.

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Will D'Angelo Russell play for Brooklyn? Russell is on an expiring contract that will pay him $18.7 million this season. Nets are full speed on the race to the bottom. A buyout wouldn't be surprising.

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

The Lakers are currently sitting in 5th in the West - how much better do you guys think Dorian Finney-Smith will help them get?

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Bridging hemispheres at the Equator line - turns out you really can be in two places at once 😎🌎

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Not getting a lot of cell service on vacation…logging on to find out that Greg Gumbel, one of the kindest men I’ve ever worked with, has passed. And that the Kings fired the coach who only eight months ago helped them end what had been THE LONGEST PLAYOFF DROUGHT IN THE NBA. Annnnd logging back off…

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Such a great moment -Tiger Woods’ son Charlie hits his first-ever hole-in-one while playing with his dad - and with his sister Sam caddying for him. And on a Sunday (of course!) 🎥: @golfchannel

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

New data from Sportico on how much NBA teams are worth. Warriors top the list at $9.14 billion; Grizzlies rank last at $3.06 billion. Oh, and the average team is worth $4.6 billion, just in case you were looking to make a last-minute Christmas purchase. www.sportico.com/feature/nba-...

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NBA Franchise Valuations Ranking List: From Warriors to Grizzlies

Check out Sportico's full NBA team values ranking list, from the Warriors to the Pelicans.

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Chris Mannix @sichrismannix.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

NEW #OpenFloor with @rachel-nichols.bsky.social … in studio! ▪️Does Dennis Schroder move the needle? ▪️Jimmy Butler chatter ▪️Interpreting LeBron’s latest ▪️Revisiting ‘Wolves-Knicks trade 🔽 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

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NBA Trade Season Officially Begins

Podcast Episode · Open Floor: SI's NBA Show · 12/18/2024 · 49m

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Damian Lillard explains on Open Run just what it would mean for the Bucks - and for himself - to beat the Thunder in tonight’s NBA Cup final.

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Coach Pop statement on his recovery from a minor stroke - he thanks the fans for their outpouring of support, as well as those helping in his recovery. “They’ve quickly learned that I’m less than coachable.”

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

On Open Run, SGA reacts to criticism that OKC is not the kind of “marquee” team the league was hoping for at the NBA Cup. Shai: “when we get to the top of the mountaintop, they’ll have no choice but to listen and pay attention.”

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Rachel Nichols @rachel-nichols.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

NBA Legend Oscar Robertson told us on Open Run that the on-court flow between Dame and Giannis is “not where it should be, but it’s getting much better.” Great stuff from the Big O on comparing the #Bucks Star duo to him and Kareem.

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