BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast

Coach Nick welcomes on correspondents from BBALLBREAKDOWN.COM to share their insights into the games played yesterday. Find out how Victor Oladipo thrilled the crowd to victory and how the Pelicans outlasted the Sixers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 real deal for the Utah Jazz? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 influence LeBron has over the coaching staff? And which dominos will fall once Tristan Thompson and Isaiah Thomas return from injury? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 did Brandon Paul make it to the NBA as a 26 year old rookie? What did he learn along the way that kept him on that path? Did his time in Europe help him improve to get to the next level? And DON'T MISS Coach Nick's other podcast on culture & politics cal...

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

Coach Nick and Dave DuFour get together to discuss the hot 3 point shooting from unlikely players like Tobias Harris, along with the Pistons surprisingly hot start. Is Lonzo Ball going to get it together on the court and live up to the hype? What should the Utah Jazz do in the wake of the Rudy Gobert injury that will keep him out 4-6 weeks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 has Blake Griffin improved his shot so dramatically? What is the definition of an open shot? Are the Clippers a serious contender? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick and Dave DuFour recorded their live Periscope show, discussing Cavaliers and Warriors, plus take questions from the audience.  What is wrong with the Cavs and the Warriors? Are the Magic For Real? Can the Pistons Make a break through this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Oliver, head coach at the University of Windsor and founder of BasketballImmersion.com, shared his thoughts on attending 4 different NBA teams practices during training camp. Rare insight behind the curtain of how the Pistons, Cavaliers, Bucks, and Pacers ran their practices and taught the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 everywhere in between: Where will Eric Bledsoe get traded? How damn good is Giannis? Why oh why did we sleep so hard on the Grizzlies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 make a run at the top of the conference? What happens to the Celtics without Hayward? Have The Warriors Ruined the NBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick, as always, is joined by James Holas (twitter.com/snottiedrippen) to discuss: Is the Joel Embiid extension worth it? How has Russell Westbrook fit in with his new teammates? Should NFL athletes take a knee? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

Author of "Basketball Is Jazz," ESPN's David Thorpe joins Coach Nick to discuss basketball training methods and general coaching.  What’s the difference in training methods in Europe vs America? Are coaches in general evolving with the game? What are some of the things Coach Thorpe has done with his NBA players to improve them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discuss the whacky off season and so many stars changing teams.  Will Dwyane Wade help the Cavaliers enough? Can Chris Paul and James Harden play together well enough to beat the Warriors? Can OKC possibly make it work with their big 3? Learn more ab...

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

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 Carmelo? Does he make them good enough to beat the Warriors? Should James Harden have won the MVP award? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices