On this week’s Crossover Pod, Mannix and Beck discuss the early returns for the Nets, from James Harden’s inspired play, to the chemistry Harden has with Kevin Durant to concerns about the Nets lack of depth after the trade. Plus Kyrie Irving spoke to the media on Tuesday – what can we take away from Irving’s first public comments since taking leave of the team? And will Irving embrace a new roll alongside Harden and Durant? Also the Rockets are excited about the assets they received in the Harden deal. Should they be? Will Houston regret not jumping at a Ben Simmons-headlined package from Philadelphia? And what to make of the happy-go-lucky Clippers? Can Paul George keep up his MVP-level pace? And will the Clippers improved chemistry hold up in the face of adversity – and in the playoffs. - Learn more about your ad-choices at