Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Mannix

Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles are back for another edition in our Celtics summer series. The guys are joined by Chris Mannix, Brian Scalabrine and Eddie House to debate whether or not the team needs to look at adding a “true” point guard to the starting lineup next season.   0:00- Do the Celtics need a “true” point guard? 05:00- Discussing Payton Pritchard's role as a ‘shoot-first' guard 08:20- Who could the Celtics target at point guard this offseason? 13:13- Scal explains why the Jays still need to dominate the team's ball-handling WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode we recap the week that ended with a guest host appearance from Chris Mannix! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taking a look back at Joe Mazzulla's season. Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles analyze the good and the bad from Joe Mazzulla from the 2025-26 season. They're also joined by Noa Dalzell, Kevin O'Connor, Brian Scalabrine, and Chris Mannix who offer their unique takes on Mazzulla and what he might need to change in the future. 0:00 - Taking a look back at Joe Mazzulla's season 4:27 - Noa Dalzell says Joe Mazzulla should be more adventurous in the playoffs 11:58 - Kevin O'Connor saying it's a huge ‘prove it year' for Joe Mazzulla in 2026-27 16:49 - Brian Scalabrine wants Joe Mazzulla to better accentuate Jayson Tatum's and Jaylen Brown's strengths 20:37 - Chris Mannix gives credit to Joe Mazzulla, but he thinks Mazzulla needs to make some changes WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WEEI brings you some of the best interviews this week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich and Ken with Ted Johnson. Hear from Chad Tracy, Tom E. Curran, Chris Mannix, and Rob Bradford!

WEEI brings you some of the best interviews this week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich and Ken with Ted Johnson. Hear from Chad Tracy, Tom E. Curran, Chris Mannix, and Rob Bradford!

WEEI brings you some of the best interviews this week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich and Ken with Ted Johnson. Hear from Chad Tracy, Tom E. Curran, Chris Mannix, and Rob Bradford!

Chris Forsberg, Michael Holley, Brian Scalabrine, Chris Mannix, Kevin O'Connor, and Bobby Marks weigh in on exactly how the Celtics can keep Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown together and win another championship. What changes need to be made to keep them at their best, and what position do the Celtics need to upgrade the most? 00:00 Keys for the Jays to win another title together  05:00 Do Celtics need to adjust their strategy? 10:20 Chris Mannix on the need to upgrade the front court 15:00 How Kevin O'Connor would build around the Jays WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken's faith in Jarren Duran & the Red Sox is fully restored! // Is there anything better than forced media hits?! // Is Kayshon Boutte bound to be traded from the Patriots? // Mike Vrabel all smiles at Patriots Community Day // Chad Tracy tells us there's been "no set back" with Roman Anthony // Adam Sandler's career & best movies // Colin Quinn on his start in comedy & MTV ahead of his Wilbur show // Could another team land AJ Brown? And what if that happens? // Another Top 10 quarterback list! // Chad Tracy replay! // We launch YOUR Take Grenades! // Dale Ordway is hitting the streets again! //

Chris Mannix from Sports Illustrated joins to analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' strategy heading into the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. Discussions focus on the critical role Evan Mobley plays in the series and how the atmosphere at Madison Square Garden might impact the players. The conversation concludes with a breakdown of Victor Wembanyama's recent dominance and his future outlook in the NBA.

Ken and Lima break down the Brunson problem — a former NBA player flatly says the Cavs have nobody who can guard him — before Chris Mannix flips the script and argues Cleveland is actually a matchup nightmare for New York, with Jared Allen and Evan Mobley capable of putting Karl-Anthony Towns in foul trouble early and often. The Dean Wade versus Max Struess starting lineup debate surfaces as a genuine strategic question, with the plus-minus numbers surprisingly favoring Wade despite the optics, and the Knicks' cutting game and movement without the ball presenting a very different challenge than anything Detroit threw at the Cavs. The segment ends on a lighter note with Donovan Mitchell's fiancée Coco Jones potentially providing the Jordan Poole effect at MSG, Jared Allen returning to the building where he dominated in Game 7, and Ken making the case that Karl-Anthony Towns committing brain-dead fouls at the worst possible moments might be the Cavs' most underrated advantage in this series.

Ken Carmen and Anthony Lima preview the Eastern Conference Finals matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks. Chris Mannix joins to explain why Evan Mobley is the series' "ceiling raiser" and why Madison Square Garden could become a playground for Donovan Mitchell. They also debate Victor Wembanyama's potential to join the GOAT conversation after a dominant performance. 01:59 - Cavs Strategy for Knicks 06:11 - Chris Mannix Interview Begins 10:04 - Mobley's Impact on Series 15:22 - Bickerstaff and Brown Dynamic 19:26 - Wembanyama's Dominant Performance 22:55 - Defending Jalen Brunson 27:22 - Bickerstaff's Exit and Allen 34:45 - LeBron vs Wembanyama Debate 38:55 - Jarrett Allen Under Pressure

Ken and Lima analyze the Cavaliers' upcoming Eastern Conference Finals series against the Knicks, featuring stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. They debate the rumors of a Myles Garrett trade following his absence from Browns OTAs and discuss Shedeur Sanders' role in the quarterback competition. The duo also welcomes Chris Mannix to break down Victor Wembanyama's historic performance and the national perception of Cleveland sports. 02:10 - Guardians Strike First 07:20 - Tigers Rivalry Meltdown 12:00 - Cavs Knicks ECF Preview 20:00 - Cavs Fan Disconnect 30:10 - Browns QB Leaks 36:20 - Shedeur vs Watson 41:50 - Myles Garrett OTA Absence 48:10 - Garrett Trade Debate 59:50 - Caller Tom On Picks 01:09:50 - About Last Night Recap 01:16:30 - Boss Keith Sounder Critique 01:23:00 - Underdogs At MSG 01:30:00 - NBA Parity And Legacy 01:36:45 - LeBron Spoiled Cleveland 01:48:10 - Mobley As Ceiling Raiser 02:03:20 - Chris Mannix Interview 02:16:50 - Jalen Brunson Matchup Nightmare 02:34:30 - Mitchell MSG Return

Sonny Gray leads Red Sox to victory over Royals // Wemby BALLS OUT in Spurs Game 1 win // Remember generra hypercolor shirts from the 90's?! // Bill Belichick visits super cool Sean Hannity podcast! // How much better is this Patriots team with AJ Brown? // AFC Championship or bust for the Patriots? // How much harder will the Patriots schedule be this year? // Chris Mannix puts a percentage on the chances of Lebron coming to Boston // Do the Celtics have any answer for Wemby? // We Launch YOUR Take Grenades! // Cooper Boardman provides a little levity amongst our Red Sox woes // ESPN's NBA Report Cards //

How much harder will the Patriots schedule be this year? // Chris Mannix puts a percentage on the chances of Lebron coming to Boston // Do the Celtics have any answer for Wemby? //

SI's Chris Mannix puts the kybosh on Lebron and Giannis to Boston

The Jim Rome Show HR 1 - 5/18/26 The Detroit Pistons and Minnsota Timberwolves both gone blown out and eliminated from the NBA Playoffs. Then, Chris Mannix joins the show to recap the Playoffs, and preview the Thunder/Spurs plus Knicks/Cavaliers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by touching on the full Patriots schedule finally being released.(10:31) The crew touches on Albert Breer saying he doesn't see a “gauntlet” schedule for the Patriots.(22:19) We touch on a bunch of key early games highlighted by Phil Perry, along with a record prediction.(32:37) We finish the hour with Chris Mannix explaining why the Celtics shouldn't trade Jaylen Brown for Giannis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gang tries to get to the bottom of why everyone seems to hate the Kelce brothers? Is it because of Tay Tay. Tobin shares a hilarious story about how he got under his daughter's skin this morning. The gang makes fun of all of Tobin's flub throughout the years, and Jfig pulls one out that everyone seemed to forget about. We then play our favorite Thursday game; Goosies or No Goosies Cam Ward being on the QB Netflix show, Chris Mannix's thoughts on Giannis coming to the Heat, and a Birthday surprise for Leroy!

It was dramatic and it was brutal and we're ready to recap the WBO heavyweight world title fight won by Daniel Dubois. Plus, we had a featherweight world title fight nixed at the weigh in and controversy continues through the weekend. And, we have fight news too on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter with their takes.They give a full recap of Saturday's Queensberry DAZN PPV in Manchester, EnglandThey start with the Dubois TKO11 Fabio Wardley, as he wins the WBO title. T.J. is adamant that no one cared about the safety of Wardley late in the fight. Dan gives his rebuttal and they also talk the future now for Dubois.They also go over the undercard where:Welterweight Jack Rafferty scored a TKO6 over Ekow EssumanZak Chelli 's stunning TKO10 of David Morrell in a light heavyweight battleAnd gigantic Bakhodir Jalolov TKO7 vs. Agron Smakici but he isn't showing promise and progress enough for Dan at this point. Then it's fight newsFeatherweight contender Ra'eese Aleem badly missed weight on Friday and his mandatory fight with IBF titlist Angelo Leo was canceled though the rest of the Salita Promotions' DAZN card went on Saturday night.Next, SI's Chris Mannix is reporting that Shakur Stevenson on verge of signing with "Zuffa Boxing" a.k.a. Turki Alashikh bankrolling for Ring PPVs.Also, Lightweights Edwin De Los Santos and Jose Valenzuela will meet in a 10-round rematch their shootout that will headline Zuffa Boxing 08 on June 28  at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. And, the Saudis may have ended their LIV golf commitment but TKO says they are still all in their boxing, UFC and WWE business.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It was dramatic and it was brutal and we're ready to recap the WBO heavyweight world title fight won by Daniel Dubois. Plus, we had a featherweight world title fight nixed at the weigh in and controversy continues through the weekend. And, we have fight news too on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter with their takes.They give a full recap of Saturday's Queensberry DAZN PPV in Manchester, EnglandThey start with the Dubois TKO11 Fabio Wardley, as he wins the WBO title. T.J. is adamant that no one cared about the safety of Wardley late in the fight. Dan gives his rebuttal and they also talk the future now for Dubois.They also go over the undercard where:Welterweight Jack Rafferty scored a TKO6 over Ekow EssumanZak Chelli 's stunning TKO10 of David Morrell in a light heavyweight battleAnd gigantic Bakhodir Jalolov TKO7 vs. Agron Smakici but he isn't showing promise and progress enough for Dan at this point. Then it's fight newsFeatherweight contender Ra'eese Aleem badly missed weight on Friday and his mandatory fight with IBF titlist Angelo Leo was canceled though the rest of the Salita Promotions' DAZN card went on Saturday night.Next, SI's Chris Mannix is reporting that Shakur Stevenson on verge of signing with "Zuffa Boxing" a.k.a. Turki Alashikh bankrolling for Ring PPVs.Also, Lightweights Edwin De Los Santos and Jose Valenzuela will meet in a 10-round rematch their shootout that will headline Zuffa Boxing 08 on June 28  at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. And, the Saudis may have ended their LIV golf commitment but TKO says they are still all in their boxing, UFC and WWE business.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

We're diving deep into the state of the Sox with Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and manager Chad Tracy. Plus, SI's Chris Mannix stops by to break down a potential Celtics pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Rob Bradford evaluates the Red Sox's postseason trajectory.

We're diving deep into the state of the Sox with Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and manager Chad Tracy. Plus, SI's Chris Mannix stops by to break down a potential Celtics pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Rob Bradford evaluates the Red Sox's postseason trajectory.

We're diving deep into the state of the Sox with Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and manager Chad Tracy. Plus, SI's Chris Mannix stops by to break down a potential Celtics pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Rob Bradford evaluates the Red Sox's postseason trajectory.

Rich doesn't make it to the theaters often, this movie will get him there! // Even in victory, Red Sox find a way to lose // Ken takes a victory lap as Giannis to Boston rumors gain traction! // Ted jumps out the window with bold Celtics take // Is Jaylen Brown doing his own flopping with what he says? // Gronk continues to show up for the city of Boston // Ted loses his mind watching Jackson eat unhealthy foods // The one thing that could potentially sink Vrabel even further // Breaking News: Steff Diggs found Not Guilty on all charges // Chris Mannix is confident that Joe Mazzulla is NOT on the hot seat // A very special Bitch At Rich caller calls into the show! //

Chris Mannix is confident that Joe Mazzulla is NOT on the hot seat // A very special Bitch At Rich caller calls into the show! //

Confirms team doesn't like what JB's been saying, says Joe Mazzulla isn't on the hot seat

Chris Mannix joins Shan and Bobby to analyze the hiring of Masai Ujiri as the new head of basketball operations for the Dallas Mavericks. They also discuss potential roster moves involving Kyrie Irving and the future of Jason Kidd before Bobby Belt provides updates on Dante Fowler and the Cowboys' tight end room. 02:20 - Masai Ujiri Mavericks Hiring 08:45 - Kyrie Irving Roster Decisions 12:30 - Jason Kidd Job Security 20:45 - Zach Wolchuk Social Media 25:05 - Prego Pasta Surveillance Device 29:08 - Sean's Bernedoodle Search 35:00 - Dante Fowler Roster News 44:00 - Michael Trigg Roster Outlook

Chris Mannix joins the program to analyze the Dallas Mavericks' high-profile hire of Masai Ujiri as the new head of basketball operations. They discuss how Ujiri's pedigree and bold decision-making will reshape the franchise, including potential roster moves involving Kyrie Irving and the development of Cooper Flagg. 01:30 - Masai Ujiri Joins Mavericks 05:08 - Ujiri's Management Style 08:15 - Kyrie Irving Trade Speculation 12:41 - Jason Kidd Future Outlook 16:44 - Rookie Year Award Voting

Chris Mannix isn't worried about the Celtics

Jordon Hudson just can't help herself! // Chris Mannix doesn't think Philly will give Celtics a problem // Ted Johnson is interested in joining Jackson as a fan of Viking metal //

Chris Mannix isn't worried about 1 little loss

Chris Mannix, NBC sideline reporter for the Raptors-Cleveland series, joins JD to react to the Raptors Game 1 loss and break down what will need to change for the Raptors in Game 2 and the rest of the series. JD asks Chris about Brandon Ingram's lack of offensive involvement, Scottie Barnes' biggest test to date, which series opener around the league most shifted his mind, and LeBron James exposing the Houston Rockets. Later, JD and Producer Armen banter about the other biggest storylines from the opening weekend of the playoffs.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

WEEI brings you some of the best interviews this week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Hear from Craig Breslow, Tom E. Curran, Chris Mannix, Judd Sirott, and Rob Bradford!

WEEI brings you some of the best interviews this week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Hear from Craig Breslow, Tom E. Curran, Chris Mannix, Judd Sirott, and Rob Bradford!

WEEI brings you some of the best interviews this week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Hear from Craig Breslow, Tom E. Curran, Chris Mannix, Judd Sirott, and Rob Bradford!

This was supposed to be a gap year!

Red Sox Fans Chant "Sell the Team" at a Smirking John Henry // SI's Chris Mannix joins, says if Celtics win championship, it's the most impressive of all time // Fitzy predicts a pitching duel at misty Fenway //

Manager of the Red Sox, Alex Cora, joins WEEI Afternoons and admits that the team simply needs to be playing better baseball. He also can relate to fan frustrations and says his goal is always winning a World Series; Chris Mannix also joins the show to lay out the path for another championship banner for the Celtics!

Hour 4 - We kick off the 4th and final hour with The Drive, looking back on some of the biggest stories of the day! Is friend of the show, Chris Mannix, being hyperbolic when he says we could be on the verge of witnessing the greatest Celtics championship banner ever if the team could pull it off this year?; Calls continue to pour in with fans voicing their frustrations with this Red Sox team

The best interviews of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Chris Mannix and Justin Turpin talk Celtics. Tom E. Curran talks Patriots' potential pursuit of AJ Brown. Sam Kennedy and Rob Bradford talk Red Sox opening week. Plus, Governor Maura Healey joins The Greg Hill Show.

The best interviews of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Chris Mannix and Justin Turpin talk Celtics. Tom E. Curran talks Patriots' potential pursuit of AJ Brown. Sam Kennedy and Rob Bradford talk Red Sox opening week. Plus, Governor Maura Healey joins The Greg Hill Show.

The best interviews of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Chris Mannix and Justin Turpin talk Celtics. Tom E. Curran talks Patriots' potential pursuit of AJ Brown. Sam Kennedy and Rob Bradford talk Red Sox opening week. Plus, Governor Maura Healey joins The Greg Hill Show.

Chris Forsberg is joined by Chris Mannix and Kevin O'Connor to discuss the final 10 days of the NBA regular season. What do the Celtics need to accomplish before the playoffs begin? How important is it to hang onto the 2nd seed? Also, who would be the best & worst match-up in Round 1. 00:00 Thoughts on Jayson Tatum through 12 games 09:30 Where does Jaylen Brown land on your MVP ballot? 20:30 Best and worst matchups for the Celtics 33:30 Which player is most likely to have a signature game in playoffs   WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Mannix (Sports Illustrated / NBA on NBC / NBC Sports Boston) joins WEEI Afternoons to evaluate how close Jayson Tatum is to playing at 100% capacity, measure the Celtics against the other Eastern Conference contenders as the calendar flips to April, discuss his (low) level of concern over Jaylen Brown's Achilles tendinitis, and much more.

Topics discussed: What went wrong for the Red Sox in ugly sweep at the hands of the Astros (The Drive) // Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix on how close Jayson Tatum is to being "100% back" // Previewing the Celtics' midweek matchup in Miami against the Heat (Odds and Ends)

The best interviews of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Craig Breslow and Rob Bradford discuss the start of Red Sox season. Mike Giardi talks Patriots and AJ Brown. Chris Mannix and Justin Turpin talk Celtics.

Seth and Sean overreact to the Astros being shut out 3-0 by the Angels in the season opener yesterday, assess Chris Mannix's take that the Rockets should either go full-on after Giannis this offseason or try to run it back, and talk with Alex Faust of the MLB on Apple TV about tonight's Astros-Angels game.

Seth and Sean kick off the show by overreacting to the Astros' 3-0 loss to the Angels on opening day, agree with Kendrick Perkins nicknaming the Rockets "the Laundromat," go through the day's Headlines, dive into the top clips of new Texans so far this offseason, see what Josh Edwards of CBS Sports has the Texans doing with the 28th pick in today's Mock Draft Injection, circle back to the Astros being shut out 3-0 by the Angels in the season opener yesterday, assess Chris Mannix's take that the Rockets should either go full-on after Giannis this offseason or try to run it back, talk with Alex Faust of the MLB on Apple TV about tonight's Astros-Angels game, see who will dethrone reigning champion, Fred VanVleet, in this week's Take-a-Mania, talk about Hunter Brown's performance being pretty much the only good thing for the Astros on opening day, lay out the biggest losers from yesterday in Houston sports, wish the OG John Lopez a happy birthday, and see what he and Reggie have for the question of the day.

Bump and Stacy are joined by Sports Illustrated Senior Writer and NBA on NBC’s Chris Mannix to get his thoughts on the realities of a Seattle expansion team, they answer your questions about Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s contract extension with the Seahawks in Four Down Territory, they hop aboard the Hype Train, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know! 

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