BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast
Episodes
Is Wemby Already Top 5, And What Is Even A GOAT Anymore?
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Did Grayson Allen Really Travel Or Is Everyone Wrong About The Rules?
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Anthony Edwards (Ethical) vs SGA (Unethical) And The NBA Whistle War
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Klay vs Ja, Brooks vs KD, and What It Really Takes To Make The NBA
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Rockets Magic Ending, Risacher Fall, OKC Dominance
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Cade’s MVP Leap, Mavs Meltdown, And A LeBron Conspiracy
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Bulls Surge, Knicks Wobble, Heat’s No Screen Playbook
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Giannis Steps, SGA’s Position, LaMelo’s Myster
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The NBA’s Betting Bombshell: Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, the Mafia... and Wemby Is Inevitable
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Steph’s New Whistle?! Cooper Flagg’s Ceiling, Lonzo’s Magic & Russ to Kings
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Is Bronny Better? Can Ayton Help? Lakers Hope So...
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Is Kuminga Worth the Bag? Mike Brown’s Knicks, ESPN Top 10, and More
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How To Unlock The Most Potential With Tommy Tempesta
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick is joined by Tommy Tempesta, a trainer with a deep knowledge of both biomechanics and skill development and someone who understands how to ...
🚨TOM THIBODEAU FIRED🚨
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss the on court issues that led to the shocking dismissal of the most successful Knicks coach in 20 years. There was a delic...
The Adjustment OKC Made That Jokic Couldn't Handle
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss the Game 7 between OKC and Denver, and how Jokic couldn't handle being guarded by the much smaller Alex Caruso. Downloa...
NBA Playoffs Round 2 Previews
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo go through all the matchups in the 2nd round and offer their predictions. Download Prize Picks today and use code CLNS to get $...
Why Mike Malone Was Fired
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo welcome to the show Adam Mares, of the show All NBA with Tim Legler and host of DNVR Nuggets, to discuss the shocking details of...
Will Fans Ever Embrace The Way The Game Is Called?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss whether James Harden is back to his dominant self, will the fans ever embrace how the game is called now, and how the Lak...
We've Forgotten About Zion And Lakers Are Contenders
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the resurgence of Zion Williamson as he toils in obscurity for the New Orleans Pelicans. There's real concer...
The Beef Between Stephen A & LeBron
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo break down what happened in the confrontation between LeBron James and Stephen A Smith as well as dissect how the Knicks can surv...
Why The Knicks Can't Beat The Good Teams
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss why the Knicks can't beat the good teams, how OKC is so dominant and whether Cade Cunningham deserves even more hype. Dow...
Can Luka Figure It Out With The Lakers?
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss how Luka Doncic is fitting in with the Lakers and if they can get back on a winning track. Plus, they come up with some p...
How Jimmy Butler Looks In Golden State
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss Jimmy Butler on the Warriors and Anthony Davis on the Mavericks, plus lots more. Download Prize Picks today ...
The Day The NBA Changed Forver
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss the Luka trade - how shocking it was, did the Mavs get fleeced, and what this means going forward. They also talk about h...
Why Are The Celtics Struggling?
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss the Celtics struggling the past 26 games, going a mortal 15-11 during that stretch. They then turn towards the surprising...
Why Russ Fits In Denver
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss Russell Westbrook with the Nuggets, the Kyzle Kuzma dribble, a new stat for blocks, and lots more. Download Prize Picks ...
Are The Phoenix Suns In Trouble?
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss the root cause of why the Phoenix Suns benched Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic. They then bring in college referee Chip Cla...
Can OKC Win The Title?
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss how good the OKC Thunder look behind Shai Gilgeous Alexander. They focus on Mikail Bridges and his shooting form - which ...
Spurs Sixers Insanity, Knicks Title Contention, OKC Defense
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss the latest in the NBA including what exactly happened in the Sixers Spurs game that saw Drummond and Embiid ejected, plus...
Are 3 Pointers Ruining The NBA?
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss the Warriors and Mavericks breaking the record for made 3's and whether that's the root cause for the NBA's ratings decli...
Are The Houston Rockets For Real?
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the latest including the intense game yesterday between the Rockets and Thunder as well as the latest in the...
Can OKC Survive The Chet Holmgren Injury?
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss how OKC can overcome the injury to their starting center and whether he's strong enough to hold up for his career. Listen...
What Is Wrong With The Bucks? Are The Lakers For Real?
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is wrong with the Milwaukee Bucks? Are the Lakers legit contenders? Why should OKC get to the Finals? All these questions and more are answered...
NBA Opening Night! Celtics Dominate And Lakers Take Care Of Business
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Start earning points with your rent payments today using BILT with my special link: http://joinbilt.com/bball Coach Nick and Combo discuss what happen...
How The Mavericks Outlasted The Thunder In Game 6
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick hosted his post game live show, joined by Combo and Chip Clark, to immediately break down the epic finish to a great series. Learn more ab...
Nuggets Timberwolves Game 5 LIVE Post Game With ESPN's Mark Jones
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomes on the show ESPN play by play extraordinaire Mark Jones to discuss the debacle that was Game 6. The next segment, he's joined by c...
Knicks Pacers Preview with Ben Ritholtz, Recap of the 1st Round
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo predict all the 2nd round series, go through some of the key match ups in each, and welcome to the show Ben Ritholz from Knicks F...
First Round NBA Breakdown Including Bucks Game 2 Loss To Pacers And Suns Struggles Vs Wolves
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo went in depth on two series that aren't getting as much attention, discussing some of the details on the court you might have mis...
NBA Playoff Preview And Should Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Be The MVP?
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss the playoff brackets and give their picks for each one. Then they go in depth about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game and wh...
Who Are The Lakers? Are The Bucks Concerned?
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss the latest in the NBA including where the Lakers might end up for the playoffs and their chances of advancing. They get i...
Kyrie's Insane Game Winner!
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss the incredible ending to the Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets game in which Kyrie Irving hits a left handed 20 foot runner...
Will An NBA Player Ever Score 100 Points In A Game?
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss the latest events in the NBA including the Lakers disfunction, whether the Warriors are good enough to go deep in the pla...
OG To Knicks, Lakers/Clippers, Trade Rumors and MORE NBA!
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick and Combo as they chop it up on the NBA and answer your questions. You In? Join my new community and discord where we discuss and dia...
Discussing Lakers, Clippers, And More
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the latest in the NBA. Join my new community and discord where we discuss and diagram the X's and O's: bit....
Lakers vs Rockets Recap: LeBron On Fire
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the Lakers Rockets game last night, plus all the other good stuff from the NBA the past week. Join my new c...
The NBA In Season Tournament 1st Week
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the first week of the brand new in season tournament the NBA has implemented to spice up the regular season....
Harden Traded Emergency Show
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss this trade and what it means for both the Clippers and Sixers. Join my new community and discord where we d...
Coach Nick & Combo Together At Last: Live From NY
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick is in NY in Combo’s studio to discuss the latest in the NBA. Join my new community and discord where we discuss and diagram the X's and O...
NBA Preseason Is HERE!
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the latest developments in the 2023-24 NBA Season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Dame TRADED To Bucks
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the blockbuster trade that sent a number of players to different teams, with Dame joining Giannis and Portla...
A Radical New Way To Shoot Free Throws??
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomes on the show Eric Fawcett, a team strategy and analytics consultant, to discuss a tweet of his that went viral spotlighting how the...
Steve Kerr Reveals Secrets To Steph Curry and Warriors Offense | Exclusive Interview
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomes on the show Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr to discuss how he created the offense that unlocked Steph Curry's greatnes...
NBA Shooting Show: Improving Your Jump Shot
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune into the latest episode of the BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast with Coach Nick and Combo, as they discuss the most important aspect to the modern game: d...
Victor Wembanyama Storms Summer League
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune into the latest episode of the BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast with Coach Nick and Combo, as they unpack everything from Summer League and spotlight Fren...
Kristaps Porzingis To Celtics, Chris Paul To Warriors
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick and Combo to discuss the latest trades in the NBA, including how Chris Paul will fit with Golden State and the state of the Celtics ri...
2023 NBA Draft Preview: Victor, Scoot, and the Top Prospects
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick and Combo as they spotlight top draft prospects such as Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson and more top prospects in the 2023 NBA D...
Nuggets Beat Heat in 5 games to win first NBA Championship
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Denver Nuggets are officially 2023 NBA Champions. Join Coach Nick and Combo as they break down this series and answer all your questions... Learn ...
What Can Braun Do For You? How The Nuggets Beat The Heat in Game 3
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo give their immediate reaction to Game 3, including how Christian Braun's effect on the game broke the score wide open. Is Jimmy B...
Have The Celtics Solved The Heat?
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick is joined by Combo and fellow coach Ben Guest to discuss the blowout win that may have gotten the Celtics so thoroughly back in this series...
Nuggets End LeBron's and Lakers Season In Sweep
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss this incredible game, with LeBron James getting the final shot but Nikola Jokic advancing to the NBA Finals....
Heat At Celtics Game 1 Post Game Show
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the Jimmy Butler MVP Experience as the Heat take Game 1 in Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Lakers At Nuggets Game 1 Post Game Show
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the game and break it down in details you might have missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Curry's Late Game Mistake Almost Cost The Warriors Game 4
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss the latest in the first round of the NBA Playoffs including what the Lakers have been doing to the Grizzlies, whether the...
Who's Getting 80 Points In The NBA?
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Andrew "Combo" Salop discuss Donovan Mitchell's 71 points and how it was enabled by a blown call at the end of regulation. They also di...
Will Donovan Mitchell Go To The Knicks? Why KD Stayed With The Nets
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Andrew "Combo" Salop break down the latest news in the NBA as well as take questions live from the audience. How can the Knicks get a d...
Is Jaylen Brown Pissed At The Celtics?
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss the rumors of a trade between the Celtics and Nets involving Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown. They welcome Jared Weiss, NBA...
Are Russell Westbrook's Days Numbered In The NBA?
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomes Lakers beat writer for The Athletic Jovan Buha to discuss the latest in the saga that surrounds Russell Westbrook and whether Rob ...
NBA Draft Recap
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo discuss the top 5 picks of the draft, plus a few other players who were picked later and how they'll all fit into their respectiv...
NBA Finals Game 1 Breakdown
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo broke down what happened on the court that led the Warriors to build a couple of big leads, and the Celtics to keep coming back u...
NBA Conference Finals Discussion
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo have a great discussion on the final 2 series left and take callers' questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Luka Targeted By CP3, DeAndre Jordan Slander and NBA Playoffs
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Combo chopped it up about how the Suns might have found a new way to roast the Mavericks defense, why DeAndre Jordan wasn't as bad in G...
The Secret To Leadership In Coaching With former NBA Assistant Phil Weber
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomes on the show former NBA assistant coach Phil Weber to discuss his new book titled: "How Do You Make Them Thirsty? A Roadmap For D...
Celtics Incredible Finish, Warriors Death Star Lineup
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomes on the show Eric Pincus, resident expert on all things NBA Salary Cap and writer for Bleacher Report, to discuss a cool way to get...
Anthony Davis Is Back! NBA LIVE SHOW
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Andrew "Combo" Solop discuss the return of AD to the Lakers, trade deadline, Grayson Allen's flagrant foul, and more! Learn more about ...
Is Memphis A Contender, Ben Simmons Trade, Lakers Woes And More
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick and Andrew "Combo" Solis as they discuss what happened in the meeting between the Sixers front office and the Ben Simmons camp, plus w...
Why The Old Model Of Coaching Needs To Die
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomes on the show Ben Guest, author of "Zen and the Art of Coaching Basketball," who recounts his journey seeing the ineffectiveness of ...
Warriors Vs Suns and How The Cavs Are Winning
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomes on the show Andrew "Combo" Salop to discuss the Warriors vs Suns, Knicks vs Nets, and then how the Cavaliers are surprising people...
NBA Opening Night LIVE Show
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a new season! Coach Nick hosted his live show on YouTube immediately after the game, offering up real time analysis of everything that went on du...
The Ben Simmons Problem
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick dissects all the issues of why Ben Simmons want out of Philadelphia so badly. As part of his bi-weekly Green Room show, callers weigh in as...
LaMelo, LeBron, And Luke Plus More NBA Discussion
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick hosts his bi-weekly Green Room show, welcoming guests to chop it up on everything going on in the NBA. He discusses LaMelo Ball's trajector...
Deandre Ayton Was The MVP Of Finals Game 1
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick as he hosted a live post game show immediately after Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Suns and the Bucks. He goes through the triu...
NBA Finals Preview
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As part of his weekly Green Room show, Coach Nick dives into the Suns vs Bucks series, plus discusses a wide range of NBA topics including free agency...
Vucevic To The Bulls, Aldridge To Nets, And Rant About College Coaching
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick hosts his bi-weekly show on Locker Room, where you can join LIVE at 9AM PST on Sundays and 11AM PST on Wednesdays to discuss the latest aro...
Pelicans Choke, Warriors Frustration
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick as he hosts his Locker Room show live every Wednesday at 11AM PST - he breaks down the Pelicans melt down from last night, welcomes Sa...
What The Buck Is Wrong With Milwaukee
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick discusses all the things that have led to the Bucks having their worst record in 3 seasons. This is part of his live show on the Locker Roo...
We Need To Talk About LaMelo Ball
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick gets into a discussion about the rise of LaMelo Ball and how his father might have caused a negative backlash against his kids initially, a...
Are The Sixers For Real?
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick is BACK! Powered by his new live radio show over on the Locker Room app, he breaks down in detail what the Philadelphia 76ers have been doi...
Is LaMelo Ball For Real? Can The Hawks Fly Again?
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick's latest podcast breaks down LaMelo Ball's burgeoning game alongside Friend of the Breakdown Adam Stanco, and offers analysis on the Wizard...
Can The Suns Make The Jump? What's Up With The Jazz
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick as he hosts his bi-weekly call in show on the Locker Room app. He discusses the issues he sees with the Utah Jazz, welcomes Bright Sid...
Who Won The Russell Westbrook For John Wall Trade?
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Jared Weiss of The Athletic sit down to discuss this trade between multiple all star players and whether the deal benefits the Houston ...
Lakers, Clippers, and Bucks With Big Upgrades To Roster
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Jared Weiss of The Athletic break down the moves made by the Los Angeles Lakers to bolster the cast around LeBron and AD, while the Cli...
What Happened In The NBA Draft?
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick as he welcomes on a few guests while recording on the brand new Locker Room app. He went through a number of 1st round draft picks to ...
NBA Draft Preview
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Jared Weiss break down 4 players they have their eye on that should get picked at the top of the draft: Deni Advija, Killian Hayes, Ony...
The Real Story Behind Shaq, Kobe, Phil and the 3Peat Lakers
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomes on the show Jeff Pearlman, author of Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty. Jeff relates ...
Can The Heat Compete With The Dominant Lakers?
03 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Jared Weiss of The Athletic dive deep into the nuances of the Heat zone and what the Lakers are doing with Rondo and LeBron to take con...
The Truth Behind The Celtics Heat Series
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomes back on the show Jared Weiss, NBA Writer for The Athletic, to get into a deep discussion on the state of the Eastern Conference Fi...
Are The Bucks In Trouble And Surprise Steve Nash Coaching Hire
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick is joined by Brady Klopfer (SBNation) to discuss the Heat Bucks 2nd round series. Can the Bucks get back in it being down 2-0? They also di...
NBA First Round Insights With Jared Weiss
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomes back to the show Jared Weiss to discuss whether the Clippers have what it takes to win the title? Or is Luka going to spoil their ...
What The NBA Is Like Inside The Bubble With USA Today's Mark Medina
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
USA Today NBA Reporter and Friend of the Breakdown Mark Medina joins Coach Nick to give us firsthand insight into what life inside the NBA Bubble is l...
The NBA Is BACK! And So Is The Podcast!!
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick is back to discuss the return of the NBA after its hiatus due to Covid-19. Joined by SB Nation's Brady Klopfer, they discuss how teams will...