BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast

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 basketball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Ingram). Jared Weiss of the Celtics Wire and CLNS Media gave his insider information on where Boston is heading. And Dave DuFour comes on to discuss who's better: James Harden or Steph Curry. Coach Nick rants a little about how Kevin Love was treat...

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 differently as well. David Gardner of Bleacher Report joins him to give keen insight into prospects who will get drafted soon, Dave DuFour discusses the hottest team in the NBA: The Rockets. And tons more NBA analysis. YOU IN? Learn more about your ad...

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 scandal surrounding the Mavs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 station, or stream it at SBNationRadio.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 worried.  Do the Warriors need to be concerned? What can Steve Kerr do to shake them out of their doldrums? Does Klay Thompson get frozen out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 LeBron potentially leaves. Dwyane Wade asked to be traded back to Miami, Rodney Hood and George Hill get into the starting lineup, and Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance get the chance to go deeper in the playoffs than they've ever done before. Oh, and there...

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ownership let their head coach go and when they did it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Bradley, alongside Boban Marjanovic, and a first- and second-round draft pick. James Holas, AKA @snottiedrippen, joins Coach Nick to discuss the trade, and other potential trades coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

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 trades will get done by the trade deadline? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 when some Rockets stormed the Clippers locker room? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 court led to this team underachieving? Who should take over? All this and more. You In? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Grantland Senior Editor and author of two books ("Pacific Rims" and "Two and Two") joins Coach Nick to discuss the ramifications of Rick Carlisle and Steve Kerr's response to ESPN's reporting on Lavar Ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 pair of offensive fouls called on Harden to seal their fate. Plus, we discuss how the Thunder are playing so much better and if there is any smoke, or fire, in Milwaukee surrounding Jason Kidd.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discuss some of the training methods he used with Victor Oladipo, which have been working so well, Oladipo is in the lead for Most Improved Player this year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices