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Chris Mannix

Chris Mannix

Joined: Jan 1, 2018

Chris Mannix is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated covering the NBA and boxing beats. He joined the SI staff in 2003 following his graduation from Boston College. Mannix is the host of SI's "Open Floor" podcast and serves as a ringside analyst and reporter for DAZN Boxing. He is also a frequent contributor to NBC Sports Boston as an NBA analyst. A nominee for National Sportswriter of the Year in 2022, Mannix has won writing awards from the Boxing Writers Association of America and the Pro Basketball Writers Association, and is a longtime member of both organizations.

Artur Beterbiev (left) will face Dmitry Bivol in a rematch in February.
Boxing

Beterbiev, Bivol in Top 10 of Pound-for-Pound Boxing Rankings Ahead of Rematch

With several high-profile matchups this winter, don't expect the rankings to stay stagnant for long.

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Adrian Wojnarowski’s final Woj bomb in September was about himself, announcing his retirement from media and becoming the St. Bonaventure basketball GM.
College Basketball

Woj’s Next Chapter: Why the Preeminent NBA News Breaker Walked Away

The biggest media story in 2024 was Adrian Wojnarowski leaving his lucrative job at ESPN to go back to St. Bonaventure as the men’s basketball general manager.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has struggled with his three-point shot in recent games.
NBA

NBA Mailbag: How Concerning Is LeBron James’s Decline?

Plus, analyzing the Cavaliers and Thunder’s hot starts, if Cooper Flagg is the runaway choice for the No. 1 draft pick and what team could be active on the trade market.

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Flagg, who was in Las Vegas on Tuesday for Duke’s showdown with the top-ranked Jayhawks, has largely lived up to expectations for the Blue Devils.
College Basketball

Cooper Flagg Shows Athleticism and Maturity in Spotlight As NBA Draft Projected Top Pick

The Duke guard had a slow first half against Kansas in Las Vegas, but there are key elements to his game that will translate to the pros.

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Davis and James have the Lakers in a good spot for now, but the team‘s defense is concerning.
NBA

The Lakers Shouldn’t Get Too Comfortable 

At 10–6, Los Angeles’s offense is humming. But there are signs of trouble on the defense that need to be addressed quickly.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell controls the ball while Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta.
NBA

Cavaliers’ Measuring-Stick Loss to Celtics Proved They Are for Real

Cleveland’s 15-game winning streak was snapped in the three-point defeat with a chance to seek redemption in two weeks.

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Paul (right) defeated Tyson by unanimous decision on Friday in Arlington, Texas.
Boxing

Three Takeaways: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight Was a Sad State of Affairs

Friday's fight between the YouTube star and boxing legend had plenty of hype, but fell short of providing anything of substance.

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Tyson’s career has gotten a second life as a general celebrity.
Boxing

With Jake Paul Netflix Fight, Mike Tyson Expands His Larger-Than-Life Persona

In his prime, Iron Mike was the baddest man in the ring. Now approaching 60, Tyson the celebrity is proving to be an even more powerful force.

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Paul, pictured, is set to face Tyson in less than two weeks.
Boxing

Sources: Armando Casamonica Replaces Corey Marksman on Tyson-Paul Undercard

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has yet to play this season and there is no timetable for his debut.
NBA

Why Are the Sixers Hiding Joel Embiid’s Injury Status?

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts during the second half against the Boston Celtics.
NBA

While Bucks Focus on Positive, Pressure Builds to Stabilize Struggles

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Thompson (31) fit in seamlessly alongside Dončić on Thursday.
NBA

Klay Thompson Looks Like a Perfect Fit in ‘Mavs Blue’ Debut

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