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On today’s episode of The Cochrane Show, we break down the biggest question in the league right now — is tanking really hurting the NBA, or is it the only smart way to build a contender? We dive into: – The OKC model and whether tanking is now validated – If shortening the season would change anything – Was this the best All-Star Game in years? – Is Detroit ahead of schedule? – And if the Warriors...

The Golden State Warriors just made their move — but is it enough? We break down whether Kristaps Porzingis is truly the final piece for Steph Curry and the Warriors, or if this dynasty is nearing the end. With Steph still playing at an All-NBA level, Draymond’s future uncertain, and the West stacked, the pressure is real. Is this the last real run for the Warriors core? We also discuss: Is the dy...

Can Mike Vrabel and Drake May actually pull this off? Join John Cochrane and special guest/Boston sports fanatic Dan Coats for a massive Super Bowl LIX preview edition of The Cochrane Show! We dive deep into the improbable New England Patriots run, the dominant Seattle Seahawks defense, and whether John’s "conspiracy theory" about the Patriots' easy schedule actually holds water. Plus, we’re break...

The NBA trade deadline is 48 hours away, and the league is in absolute chaos. With Jimmy Butler out (ACL) and Luka Doncic already leading the Lakers , the balance of power is shifting. In today's episode of The Cochrane Show , I’m breaking down 5 blockbuster trades that need to happen RIGHT NOW. From Giannis Antetokounmpo finally landing in the Bay to Ja Morant’s fresh start with "Heat Culture," w...

Are we really doing this? Is the "Greek Freak" actually heading to the Bay Area? With the Bucks sitting at 12th in the East and the trade deadline just days away, the NBA world is on fire. Following the news of Milwaukee finally taking calls and the Warriors losing Jimmy Butler to a devastating ACL tear, the stars are aligning for a trade that would shift the NBA's tectonic plates. In this episode...

The Seattle Seahawks are back in the Super Bowl — and so are the New England Patriots — faster than anyone expected. On this episode of The Cochrane Show , John Cochrane and his dad Scott break down: How Seattle rebuilt post–Pete Carroll and returned to dominance New England’s shock turnaround under Mike Vrabel Why culture matters more than tanking Super Bowl predictions (and whether this is a sto...

Jimmy Butler’s ACL injury felt like a season-defining moment for the Warriors—overnight, everything changed. In this episode of The Cochrane Show , John Cochrane and Lorne Anderson break down what Butler’s absence actually means on the court, why the Warriors’ “hot stretch” suddenly hit turbulence, and how Jonathan Kuminga’s messy situation is starting to impact the franchise’s credibility. We get...

The Golden State Warriors fall 145–127 to the Toronto Raptors the night after Jimmy Butler goes down with a torn ACL — and the panic button is already being smashed. I’m not buying it. This loss wasn’t about Jimmy Butler not playing. It was a back-to-back schedule loss, a poor defensive effort, and a bad matchup against a young, athletic Raptors team that exposed the Warriors’ weaknesses. But it a...

The Golden State Warriors are quietly becoming one of the most dangerous teams in the NBA again — and the league should be paying attention. In this episode of The Cochrane Show , we break down: • The Warriors’ statement wins over the Knicks, Hornets, Nuggets, and Thunder • Why the Steph Curry + Jimmy Butler pairing is working • The importance of the “third scorer” (Moses Moody, De’Anthony Melton,...

The Warriors are 9–5 over the last four weeks , but is it real progress—or just a soft stretch of opponents? In this episode of The Cochrane Show , John Cochrane and Lorne Anderson break down Golden State’s midseason reality check: Jimmy Butler calling the Warriors “solid, mediocre,” the “fading dynasty” narrative, and what it would actually take to climb into the West’s top six. We dig into the b...

Quinn Hughes is gone — and that signals a full Vancouver Canucks reset. In this Vancouver Canucks edition of The Cochrane Show , I’m joined by my dad (live from Canada) as we break down: the Quinn Hughes trade to the Minnesota Wild, what the Canucks actually got back, why timing matters with pending free agents, and what a real rebuild should look like. Then we zoom out: why “tanking” exists in th...

Steph Curry drops 48 points and the Warriors still lose. That one stat line alone sums up the current state of Golden State. In this episode of The Cochrane Show , John Cochrane and Lorne break down what’s going wrong with the Warriors — from Jimmy Butler’s $54 million contract and lack of scoring aggression, to 15 different starting lineups , to the growing concern around Jonathan Kuminga’s three...

Lakers fans… are we being fooled? In this episode of The Cochrane Show , John Cochrane is joined by Jason Perkins (Perko) from Brisbane, Australia to unpack a huge couple of days in sports – from the NBA Cup quarterfinals to a bizarre NFL quarterback move. We kick things off with the Lakers getting destroyed by the Spurs , ask if their record is fraudulent, and dive into why a heliocentric, “one-m...

In this episode of the Cochrane Show, John Cochrane and Lauren Anderson discuss the recent performances of the Golden State Warriors, highlighting encouraging wins and player dynamics. They delve into the impact of veterans on young players, particularly focusing on Jonathan Kaminga's struggles and the rise of Pat Spencer. The conversation shifts to coaching strategies, trade speculations, and the...

The Cochrane Show goes full Golden State Warriors therapy session. #StephenCurry #NBApodcast #BasketballTalk #NBACup #InSeasonTournament #OKCThunder #TheCochraneShow John and Lorne break down a quarter of the 2025–26 season, ask the big question — are the Warriors just… mid? — and wrestle with what to do about Jonathan Kuminga, Steve Kerr’s system, and a roster full of 6'3" guards. They dig into t...

In This Episode of The Cochrane Show, John and Scott Cochrane do a fantasy draft to figure out who can draft the best nhl team of all time.

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the entire NBA into four brutally honest tiers : 🏆 The Adult Table 🍽 The Dinner Party Guests 🤪 The Weird Uncle ☠️ The Buzz Kill We take a hard look at the league from top to bottom and decide which teams are legit contenders, which teams are fun but flawed, which teams are total chaos, and which teams need to turn the lights off and start preparing for the...

Victor Wembanyama keeps getting banged up… should we actually be worried? In this episode, John and Lorne dive into Wemby’s long-term health, how the Spurs should handle him, and whether we’re headed toward an all-time “what if” career. From there, they hit everything from the Thunder’s terrifying rise, the Warriors’ endless drama, Suns Island optimism, the revived Raptors and Pistons, to whether...

In today’s episode, we break down what’s healthier for the NFL, NHL, NBA, and MLB: widespread competitive balance or dominant long-term powerhouses. We also dive into the Dallas Mavericks drama after the organization fired Harrison — despite approving the very move they’re now blaming him for. What really happened behind the scenes? Plus, a look at the top teams in the latest ESPN NHL Power Rankin...

Three one-win teams, the Pelicans sputtering, Dallas in disarray, and Cade Cunningham’s Pistons sitting atop the East—yeah, the NBA is wild right now. John and Lorne dive into whether New Orleans should finally move on from Zion, why the Mavericks’ big swing is aging badly, where Klay Thompson really fits, and whether Chicago and OKC are for real. We also hit MVP chatter, the Warriors’ malaise, La...

Ja Morant is back — but what exactly is going on with him and the Grizzlies? 👀 In this video, we dive deep into Ja’s current situation, on and off the court, and talk about the NBA teams that have really surprised us this season — the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. From unexpected contenders to disappointing starts, we’re breaking down everything you need to know from around the league....

The 2025 NBA season tipped off with chaos — huge performances, early upsets, and storylines that might define the year. In this Week 1 Recap, we break down the biggest surprises, early MVP candidates, breakout players, and which teams already look like contenders or pretenders.