Hour 2: Chris Mannix on How the Raptors Move out of the Middle, the MVP Race, Bam and NBA Tanking Solutions
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Hour 2: Chris Mannix on How the Raptors Move out of the Middle, the MVP Race, Bam and NBA Tanking Solutions

46:31 Mar 11, 2026
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Chris Mannix, writer and host at Sports Illustrated, breaks down how the NBA media and league office felt about Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance, why the Raptors can't beat good teams and how they get better, if Jayson Tatum's means anything for soft tissue injuries at large, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's legacy and case for back-to-back MVP's, what makes Victor Wembanyama's special, and what he thinks will be the most likely solution to the tank wars. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' 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.    
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