BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast
Episodes
The Rockets Resolve Upends The Wacky Warriors In Game 4
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Despite Steph Curry's 17 point 3rd quarter, which had propelled the Warriors to a comfortable 10 point lead, the Rockets continued to battle behind so...
The Cavaliers Win Ugly In Game 4
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Cavaliers took Game 4 and even the series at 2-2 versus the Boston Celtics. While that is certainly a positive thing for Cleveland, Boston played ...
How The Warriors Short Circuited The Rockets In Game 3
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Warriors rode another 3rd quarter wave, including a Super Saiyan performance from Steph Curry, to a big win versus the Rockets. With a 2-1 lead an...
The Rockets Embarass The Warriors In Game 2
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Rockets continued to mercilessly attack Steph Curry in isolation, and their role players went super nova from all over the floor. The Warriors nee...
The Celtics Did It Again To The Cavaliers
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
While the Cavaliers came out strong behind some incredible scoring by LeBron, the Celtics slowly pulled away throughout the 2nd half. They now have a ...
How The Warriors Dismantled The Rockets
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our live post game coverage of each of the Conference Finals games, Coach Nick and Dave DuFour go in depth to explain how Kevin Durant expl...
How The Warriors Went Completely Against Analytics
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The trend in the NBA, based on advanced analytics, is to shoot more 3s and shots in the paint, and avoid the midrange long 2's like the plague. In a s...
Can The Sixers Extend The Celtics? How Did The Cavs Vanquish The Raptors Again?
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick as he welcomes Brady Klopfer (NBA Writer for BBALLBREAKDOWN and SBNation) to discuss the Sixers rousing Game 4 win. Mike Zavagno of Fe...
How The Celtics And Rockets Won Handily
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomed on the show BBALLBREAKDOWN Senior Writer Bryan Toporek to discuss the Sixers issues in Game 1. Associate editor of Salt City Hoops...
The Pelicans Fly, Wizards Wiz, and The Pacers Grind
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On the show today, Yahoo NBA Senior Writer Michael Lee discusses what the Wizards have done to get back in their series, OKC Thunder Beat Writer Erik ...
Playoff Recap, Timberwolves Bite Rockets, Pelicans Sweep
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomes on the show Dave DuFour to run down Sunday's games: The surprise Bucks get back in the series, the Raptors getting a little tight ...
Live Post Game Show: The Playoff Madness Of The First Round
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is there any hope for the Miami Heat? Can the Sixers make a run to the finals? Will OKC make it past the Jazz? Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Making Sense Of The 1st 4 Days Of The NBA PLAYOFFS
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As part of his weekly SBNation Radio Show, Coach Nick welcomed on Eli Horowitz, an assistant coach at Cal Tech and WNBA Writer, to discuss how the War...
The Complete CORRUPTION Of AAU Basketball
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomes JAG, a former AAU Coach from Los Angeles, as he recounts his experiences with shoe companies and colleges infecting the system wit...
NBA PLAYOFFS PREVIEW
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomes on James Holas, AKA @SnottieDrippen, to go through all the matchups. Find out who we think will be an upset and which series we're...
Are You READY For The PLAYOFFS?
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomes on the show today Ronnie Nunn - NBA referee for 19 years and Head Of Officials for 5 more, to discuss the growing animosity betwee...
The NBA Playoff Race Is INSANE
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomes on the show Jared Weiss to go over the Eastern Conference playoff race, Dave DuFour to discuss the West, and Jeff Diepenbrock to d...
Who Should Win All The End Of Season Awards?
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Coach Nick breaks down the best rookie class since LeBron entered the league, discusses with Jeff Diepenbrock what it’s like to prepare...
Have Lakers Fans Lost All Patience?
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Lakers going in the right direction? Who are the free agents they realistically have a chance at getting? Can the fans stay with them long e...
Blazers Surprise, UMBC Upset, Coaches On The Hot Seat
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick's live SBNation Radio show, brought to you without interruptions. Sean Highkin broke down what's going on with the surprise Trail Blazers, ...
🚨🚨EMERGENCY Tyronn Lue Steps Down Podcast🚨🚨
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why has Tyronn Lue Stepped down temporarily as the Cavs Coach? What does this mean fro the title hopes in Cleveland? Did you see the biggest upset i...
NCAA Picks, Playing Center In The 90's NBA
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Who is getting upset in the NCAA tournament? What is the real value of a basketball scholarship? What was it like playing in the NBA in the 90s? Lea...
The Cavs WON'T Make It To The ECF? WUT
10 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Zavagno of Fear The Sword give his X's and O's insights into what is wrong with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Emio Tomeoni AKA The NBA Storyteller joi...
If Harden Doesn't Win The MVP...
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the MVP candidates behind James Harden? Can the Spurs be a factor when Kawhi comes back? Is there a battle being waged for the soul of baske...
Lakers Surge, Celtics Bench, and Curry vs Harden
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 3 of Coach Nick's new SB Nation Weekly Radio show, he welcomes Jeff Diepenbrock to discuss what he's seeing in the resurgent Lakers (Randle...
"Chicks Dig The Long Ball"
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Don't miss the latest from Coach Nick as he discusses how the league's style is not only shifting to more 3 pointers, but the game is being refereed d...
DPOY Problems, Zaza Dirty, Harden Legal
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why is choosing the defensive player of the year troubling? Is Zaza Pachulia a dirty player? Does James Harden need to be called for traveling more?...
The Kawhi Controversy and Cuban Conundrum
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is going on with the Kawhi Leonard injury controversy? Can the Raptors get to the NBA Finals? Will Mark Cuban survive this sexual harassment sc...
Are The Celtics A Mirage? Who's The Hottest Team? Rookies To Watch
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick as he broadcasts his brand new radio show on SBNation Radio. Listen in live every Tuesday at 8PM EST on your local SBNation FM Radio s...
Why The Jazz Are The Hottest Team In The NBA
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How have the Jazz built this 10 game winning streak? Is rudy Gobert as important offensively as defensively? Will Utah keep this pace up and make th...
What's Wrong With The Warriors?
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Warriors have struggled recently, and their starting five's Net Rating since Steph Curry returned 19 games ago (-5.7) should have them a bit worri...
🚨How The Cavs Made The Trade Deadline INSANE🚨
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Cavaliers got right back into relevancy with a stunning set of trades, completely revamping their roster for one last shot at a title before LeBro...
The Trade Deadline Looms
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Cavs going to make a trade? Will the Warriors try to upgrade their roster? Is Anthony Davis the kind of player to carry his teams to wins? L...
The Real Reasons Why Jason Kidd Got Fired
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick discusses the Jason Kidd firing with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Bucks Beat Reporter Matt Velazquez to get the inside scoop as to why owne...
A Trip Across The Entire NBA With Danny LeRoux
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Who won the Paul George for Victor Oladipo Trade? Is Roberson really the key to OKC’s defense? Which teams should blow it up and start over? Learn...
Rob Perez On The Clippers, Kawhi Being A Bad Guy, Kyrie vs IT
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How will the Clippers look after the trade deadline passes? Can Kawhi be seen as a bad guy? How can anyone beat the Warriors? Learn more about your ...
🚨EMERGENCY BLAKE GRIFFIN TRADE PODCAST🚨
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Another Woj Bomb, as the Clippers sent (former) All Star Blake Griffin, Willie Reed, Brice Johnson to the Pistons for starters Tobias Harris and Avery...
The Severe NBA Injury And Trade Deadline Podcast
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does Boogie’s achilles injury mean for his career and free agency? How does OKC handle the season ending injury of Andre Roberson? What trade...
Clippers Guard Ty Wallace On Making It In The NBA
27 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What happens if you don’t make the opening night roster of an NBA team? How does 4 years in college prepare you for the NBA? What really happened ...
🚨🚨 JASON KIDD FIRED: Emergency Podcast 🚨🚨
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This afternoon, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN broke the news that the Milwaukee Bucks fired Jason Kidd. Was this the right decision? What details on the ...
Warriors vs Cavs: What We Can Take Away
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly happened in the cavs vs Warriors game How does this impact a potential finals rematch? Should the Cavaliers make a trade? Learn more ab...
Cavs Done, Bulls Run, Bucks Fun
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is LeBron geting frustrated? Are the Bulls on their way to glory? Will the Bucks finally figure it out once Jabari is back? Learn more about your ad...
Should NBA Coaches Freeze Out ESPN? Plus Filipino Basketball Fever
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Former Grantland Senior Editor and author of two books ("Pacific Rims" and "Two and Two") joins Coach Nick to discuss the ramifications of Rick Carlis...
Surprise Breakout Players, Cavs Potential Trade, Lavar Insanity
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Has Luke Walton lost the locker room? Who are some of the surprise break out players this year? Will the Cavs make a deal to improve their roster? L...
Raptors For Real, Bucks Congeal, Wizards Can Heal
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do the Raptors finally have what it takes to beat the Cavs? Are the Bucks making progress? What is up with the Wizards and the rest of the East? Lea...
Did The REFS Screw The ROCKETS?
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Dave DuFour are back at it going through the crazy game last night where the Rockets blew a 26 point lead in Boston, culminating in a p...
Knicks, Celtics, Rockets, Sixers And NBA Mailbag
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have the Knicks turned a corner? Why have the Celtics faltered recently? Is Brett Brown on the hot seat? Plus LOTS more from around the NBA. Lear...
NBA Trainer Micah Lancaster On Working With Oladipo
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Micah Lancaster is a skill enhancement trainer who has worked with a lot of NBA players to improve their output on the court. He joins Coach Nick to d...
Sunday Night Recap Of NBA Games
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick welcomes on correspondents from BBALLBREAKDOWN.COM to share their insights into the games played yesterday. Find out how Victor Oladipo thr...
Thunder Woes, Kawhi's Return, Donovan Mitchell Boss
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Will the Thunder make a trade this year? What does Kawhi’s imminent return mean to the Spurs and the western conference? Is Donovan Mitchell the r...
Cavaliers Beat Writer JOE VARDON
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick and Cavs insider Joe Vardon as they discuss the future of Derrick Rose and if/when he'll come back to the team. Ever wondered how much...
Dave Fizdale Fired, Blake Injured, Coach's Hot Seat
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why the hell was Dave Fizdale fired? What happens to the Clippers now that Blake is out? Which other coaches are on the hot seat? Learn more about y...
Spurs Guard Brandon Paul On His Journey To The NBA
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Spurs guard Brandon Paul took a circuitous route to get to the NBA, and he sat down to discuss his journey across the globe with Coach Nick. How di...
Are The Celtics Too Legit To Quit?
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How did the Celtics extend their winning streak over the Warriors? Can this be a potential finals match up? What’s the deal with Lonzo Ball? Learn...
Celtics And Pistons Hot Starts or Should The Jazz Tank?
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Dave DuFour get together to discuss the hot 3 point shooting from unlikely players like Tobias Harris, along with the Pistons surprisin...
Lakers Celtics Rivalry, Wiggins And More NBA
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How are the young Lakers keeping it together? Is Kyrie a different player in Boston? How can Andrew Wiggins improve? Learn more about your ad choice...
Inside The Clippers With Scout Dave Severns
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Clippers pro personnel scout Dave Severns joins Coach Nick to discuss how the Clippers have surprised many with their play to begin the season: How h...
What Is Wrong With The Cavs & Warriors
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Dave DuFour recorded their live Periscope show, discussing Cavaliers and Warriors, plus take questions from the audience. What is wr...
How NBA Teams Run Their Practice
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Oliver, head coach at the University of Windsor and founder of BasketballImmersion.com, shared his thoughts on attending 4 different NBA teams p...
"I Dont wanna be here" Podcast
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and Dave DuFour dive deep into the NBA news and what's happening on the court. They run the gamut from the Suns to the Knicks and everywher...
Tim Bontemps On Bucks, Pistons, Warriors And MORE NBA
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Bontemps in the National NBA Writer for the Washington Post, and he lends his expert insight in his discussion with Coach Nick. Can the Bucks m...
NBA Awards Predictions
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What are our predictions for the major NBA awards? Who will be on the hot seat? How will the Conferences shake out? Learn more about your ad choices...
The Skill Of Availability, Monk, Embiid, Wiggins and MORE NBA
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Will Malik Monk Make Kemba expendable? Can Kyrie Irving become a leader in Boston? Does Andrew Wiggins know he’s now the 3rd option? Learn more ab...
Embiid Extension And Newfound Russ
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick, as always, is joined by James Holas (twitter.com/snottiedrippen) to discuss: Is the Joel Embiid extension worth it? How has Russell West...
Ball In The Nets, Rockets Blast Off, Thunder Raining
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Will the Nets be better than we all think? How have the rockets integrated CP3 into their offense? Can OKC give the Warriors a run for their money? ...
All Hail Kyle Kuzma, Clippers, All Star Shirts & Skins
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How is Kyle Kuzma the best player on the lakers? Are the Clippers good enough to make the playoffs? Did the All Star Game just get better? Learn mor...
ESPN's David Thorpe On Training NBA Players
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Author of "Basketball Is Jazz," ESPN's David Thorpe joins Coach Nick to discuss basketball training methods and general coaching. What’s the diff...
Dwyane Wade Is The Latest Domino To Fall
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Noah Coslov, radio host on Sirius XM NBA Radio, and host of The Pace and Space podcast as well as a new pod called The Follow Up, joins Coach Nick to ...
CARMELO ANTHONY Emergency Podcast 🚨
24 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Will Carmelo Fit In With The Thunder? How Will Russ change his role to fit his new teammates? Can Billy Donovan solve the riddle and make this team ...
Rocket(s) Man Curtlow
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Curtlow, as always, an entertaining guest with his takes on the Rockets, joins Coach Nick to discuss the upcoming season: Will the Rockets ever get C...
NBA Mailbag: Heat, Thunder, Who You Keeping: Dray or Klay?
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Can the Heat compete for the top of the East? Draymond Or Klay? You can Only keep one. What will OKC do if the Russ Paul George Experiment isn’t w...
Our NBA Fantasy Sleeper Picks
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why has it been the dog days of the season recently? Who are the biggest fantasy sleepers this year? How excited should we be for the Nuggets? Learn...
What Will The New NBA Draft Look Like
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What will the NBA Draft look like in the future? Is tanking good for the NBA? How should we decide who gets into the hall of fame? Learn more about ...
Rockets Sale And WHO Are The Most AVERAGE Players In The NBA
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Will the rockets change under new ownership? Can the Bucks get back into contention in the East? What does the Average NBA player look like? Learn m...
My Love Letter To The Triangle Offense
02 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
To order your Pinch Post T-Shirt, Click on THIS Link HERE: http://bit.ly/2vytBJn Coach Nick explained why he is so dedicated to the Triangle Offense...
Isaiah Hip Hop, Vegas Over Under, What Is A Superstar?
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Nick and James tease their ultimate Russell Westbrook battle podcast as well as address these questions: What is up with Isaiah Thomas’s hip ...
The Golden Age Of The NBA With Author Adam Criblez
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What was the NBA like in the 70s? How did dribbling improve so dramatically back then? Was 1976 truly the golden age of the NBA? Adam Criblez joins...
Will The Kyrie Trade Be Voided? Noel Screwed?
28 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Will the Kyrie Irving trade go through? Did the Cavaliers improve enough to beat the Warriors? How screwed is Nerlens Noel? This week's podcast is ...
Kyrie Irving Traded To The Celtics
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Did the Celtics give up too much for Kyrie Irving? Have the Cavs improved enough to beat the Warriors? Do the Jimmy Butler and Paul George trades lo...
ESPN's Dave McMenamin On Why Kyrie Wants Out Of Cleveland
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dave McMenamin is an NBA Reporter for ESPN who the insider information on the everything to do with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Coach Nick dives into the...
The Death Of The Dual GM/Coach Role In The NBA
08 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Will the dual role of coach and gm become extinct? How will D’Antoni and Harden affect Chris Paul’s mindset? Are you as excited as we are for Eu...
NBA Off Season Grades With Nate Duncan: OKC, CLE, HOU, GSW & MORE
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Which teams had the best off season by far? How much have the Thunder improved? Is the Melo to the Rockets trade dead? Learn more about your ad choi...
NBA Mailbag: Lavar Ball, Knicks Offense, Our Rule Changes and LOTS more
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is Lavar Ball good for the game? What Will Hornacek’s Offense look like this year? What changes would we make with the NBA rules? Learn more about...
NBA Mailbag: Javale, Rodney Hood, Celtics, and More!
28 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What will the Knicks look like this season? Can Javale McGee improve enough to be a starter? How do Dave and I watch NBA Games? Learn more about you...
Are Kyrie And Melo Connected? It's Been A Rough Free Agency
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is the latest in the Kyrie Irving Experience Situation? How Does Carmelo Anthony fit into all of this? Why has the free agent market dried up s...
Emergency Kyrie Irving Situation Podcast
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Did Kyrie Really just request a trade from the Cavaliers? Where should he go? Who should the Cavs get in return Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
NBA Summer League: What We Learned And Are Athletes Better Today?
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What can we take away from the Summer League? Are players now that much more athletic than the 70s? How deep is the Daryl Morey effect on the league...
The Lonzo Led Lakers And Houston We Have A Melo
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How Good Will The Lakers Be? Can Melo Find His Way To Houston? Who Stood Out In The Summer League? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
The HISTORY of the JUMP SHOT
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Author Shawn Fury joins Coach Nick to discuss his latest book on the origins of the jump shot "Rise And Fire." This is a fascinating discussion that d...
Gordon Hayward To The Celtics, Galinari To Clippers, NBA Free Agency
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How does the Gordon Hayward signing affect the Celtics? Does Danilo Gallinari make the Clippers better? Have the Warriors made the best off season m...
NBA Free Agency Recap: Paul George, Chris Paul, Paul Millsap and MORE
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Has OKC done enough to improve? How will Chris Paul fit in Houston? What does every other free agent move mean to the NBA? Learn more about your ad ...
Why Harden Needed CP3 and the Knicks Didn't Need Phil
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is Daryl Morey trying to do? Will Chris Paul fit in with James Harden? And what does the end of the Phil Jackson era mean to the Knicks? Learn ...
Paul George To Boston? Russ The MVP?
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Nick, Dave DuFour, and Adam Stanco on their weekly 3 Man podcast to discuss the latest in the NBA news including: Will Paul George End Up ...
Where Is Paul George Headed And Should The Lakers Be Scared?
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Where is Paul George Headed? What can the Cavs do to compete with the Warriors? Who will be better: Jayson Tatum or Josh Jackson? Learn more about y...
The 2017 NBA Draft: Who Won? (Kings) Who Lost? (Bulls)
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Who was the winner of the 2017 NBA Draft (Kings)? Will the Jimmy Butler trade haunt the Bulls for years to come? What is the future of the power for...
Celtics & Sixers Swap Picks, Paul George Controls The NBA Landscape
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What do the celtics and Danny Ainge have up their sleeve? Can the Sixers turn their fortunes around this year? How does Paul george affect the entir...
Where Does The NBA Go From Here? The Draft, Of Course.
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How does the NBA get more exciting again? Can the Lakers turn their fortunes around? Who are some of the players to watch in this year’s draft? J...
The Warriors Are Champions: What Do The Cavaliers Do Now?
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How did the Warriors pull this game out? Do the Cavaliers need to break up their team? Who is next in line to become champion? Learn more ab...
Warriors Beat Writer Anthony Slater On Game 3
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What are the Warriors and Cavaliers saying in the locker rooms? Has Golden State Wrapped This Thing up? Is this the best team of all time? Learn mor...
NBA Finals Game 3: A Stunning Finish
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How stunning was the end of Game 3? Do the Cavaliers have any hope left in this series? Where does this Warriors team rank among the great NBA teams...