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Chris Mannix

About Chris Mannix

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.

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Unconcerned by a 25-pound jump from light heavyweight cruiserweight, the 29-year-old is finally in the spotlight for a historic matchup between Mexican fighters. 
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The Celtics Frontcourt Can't Handle Joel Embiid
Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down how the Sixers tied their series with the Celtics at three games apiece behind Joel Embiid’s dominance over the Celtics’ frontcourt.
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The Celtics Frontcourt Can't Handle Joel Embiid
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The Eastern Conference Is Looking at Two HUGE Upsets
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Plus a look at the still unwritten rules of basketball that have once again been brought up by the Wolves and Nuggets.
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During a Wednesday hearing to discuss the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act, Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya squared off with TKO’s Nick Khan. 
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A lifeless showing against the surging Hawks exposed cracks in New York’s foundation and could accelerate sweeping changes this offseason.
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At 41 years old and in his 23rd season, the superstar is still defining greatness while carrying the Lakers through the postseason.
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The Defensive Player of the Year vote was the easiest by far, but Rookie of the Year was an agonizing decision.
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With Donovan Mitchell still leading the way, Harden has given the Cavaliers a new level of firepower that both guards hope leads to elusive postseason success.
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Despite forcing turnovers and dominating the glass, Houston’s cold shooting without Durant gives shorthanded L.A. just enough of an opening for postseason life.
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Plus, is it too soon for San Antonio to break through, how far can Jayson Tatum take the Celtics after returning from injury and if the Pistons are built for the postseason.
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Teams racing to the bottom are not making life easier for the league’s commissioner, who suddenly finds himself facing several dicey issues. 
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Curry’s 35-point masterpiece and Green’s defensive clampdown on Kawhi Leonard headline a play-in tournament classic as the Warriors’ core delivers.
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