Chris Manning 🏀

@NBA2K_2KTV Host/Producer. Visual Concepts. Storyteller. Video Producer. SB Nation once called me the "godfather of Lakers hype videos.” 🔥 Opinions are my own.

[Chris Manning 🏀 @LD2K]

As we near #NBA2K26 I want ALL creators (especially up and comers) to drop your content on this thread.

Myself and multiple 2KTV producers are always on the lookout for creators and streamers. Link your channels and type of content you make below 👇 We’ll check it out!

[Chris Manning 🏀 @LD2K]

What a game 1. 🔥

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@waff6ix @NBA2K_2KTV Blank is a defensive monster. I had a friend call me and tell me about his content after we filmed. I said “wait are you talking bug about Blank?” And he was like “yeah he’s awesome” I said yup and you can learn how to play defensive from him 🤣

[NBA 2KTV @NBA2K_2KTV]

New on 2KTV: Learn how to play lockdown defense with help from a true specialist, xiBlankx! Plus, a Fastbreak on Wear & Earn Wednesdays, and we narrow down the finalists for YOUR Top Plays of the Year!

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@GoldenKnightGFX

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Who’s winning the 🏆 ?

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@ThePettiestLA

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@skip2mylizzle Knicks are playing dominant right now. This series is going to be goooooood.

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Knicks / Spurs is about to be cinema. 🔥

What. A. Series.

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@JonesOnTheNBA Yup.

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@franindahouse And after that finals - Lakers three peated 👀

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Game 7 time 🍿

[Trevor Lane @TrevorLane]

NBA teams are going to have to recalibrate very quickly to the changing value of a draft pick. Did they overcorrect? I think so. But doing this now guarantees the appearance of success due to the decrease in tanking that was naturally coming w/ the weaker 2027 draft class.

[Chris Manning 🏀 @LD2K]

@CuffsTheLegend Fuck no.

[Chris Manning 🏀 @LD2K]

Yes but I would highly argue “flopping” and how the game is called is a much bigger issue than “tanking.” It’s taking over the headlines of, outside of it, has been great basketball across the league. They overcorrected on the tanking, curious to see how they address flipping. And AI isn’t it imo.

[Chris Manning 🏀 @LD2K]

Hmmmmm..

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Breaking: The NBA's Board of Governors has passed new anti-tanking rules that include expanding the draft lottery from 14 to 16 teams, a relegation zone where the bottom 3 teams get penalized with lessened chances for the No. 1 pick, and flattened odds, sources tell ESPN.

[NBA @NBA]

THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE HEADED TO THEIR FIRST NBA FINALS SINCE 1999 🔥

The Knicks win their 11th straight game, secure their 2nd consecutive 4-0 series win, and advance to the NBA Finals for the 1st time in 27 years!

They will take on the winner of Thunder/Spurs.

Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips off Wednesday, June 3 at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

[Chris Manning 🏀 @LD2K]

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hiring former New Orleans Pelicans vice president of strategy and operations Rohan Ramadas as an assistant general manager under president Rob Pelinka, sources tell me and @mcten. The Lakers have interviewed candidates to bolster their front office.

[Molly Morrison @mollyhannahm]

i truly cannot believe taylor swift was subjected to playoff james harden in person

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@mollyhannahm @annamelissa 😂😂😂

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@baq3281 @CuffsTheLegend LeBron could make any decision and I’d respect it. He’s more than deserved to chose whatever is ends for him and even if he left LA, I’d always appreciate what he did for the Lakers, and more importantly, game of basketball. Will be sad if/when he retires.