<description>&lt;p&gt;Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Lakers sweeping the Rockets in a two-game series behind improved play from Deandre Ayton and a new role for LeBron James, why the NBA&amp;#39;s 65-game minimum rule is hurting the competitive MVP race, and whether the league really needs to expand to 32 teams&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code &amp;#39;OPENFLOOR&amp;#39;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Advertising Inquiries: &lt;a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'&gt;https://redcircle.com/brands&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: &lt;a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'&gt;https://redcircle.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Open Floor: SI's NBA Show

SI NBA

Lakers Are Actually Contenders & Is Expansion Really Needed? (w/ Rachel Nichols)

MAR 20, 202647 MIN
Open Floor: SI's NBA Show

Lakers Are Actually Contenders & Is Expansion Really Needed? (w/ Rachel Nichols)

MAR 20, 202647 MIN

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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Lakers sweeping the Rockets in a two-game series behind improved play from Deandre Ayton and a new role for LeBron James, why the NBA's 65-game minimum rule is hurting the competitive MVP race, and whether the league really needs to expand to 32 teamsSponsored by Underdog: Download the Underdog app and use code 'OPENFLOOR'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy