The AM Basketball Breakdown

From the top, Adam Miller discusses his thoughts on the Jaylen Brown trade. Did this move come from Brad Stevens or was it directly influenced by ownership? Then, Forrest Leuenberger joins the program to recap the 2026 NBA Draft. Adam and Forrest review and discuss the perplexing ESPN broadcast and what can be improved in the future with their presentation. Next, they share their draft winners, lo...

Ric Hall is back on the pod to preview the upcoming NBA Draft. We start by talking through the likely top four prospects in AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, and Caleb Wilson. We discuss what stands out about each player, where they could be selected, and what their long-term outlook could be at the NBA level. We also dive into a loaded group of point guards in Keaton Wagler, Kingston Flem...

This one goes out to all the dads out there, including Adam Miller's own dad - John Miller. Adam is joined by his friend Caleb Yoder to discuss the lessons he has learned throughout fatherhood, the values he is trying to instill in his children, and the advice he would give to new fathers beginning that journey. The conversation then transitions to basketball as they revisit their church basketbal...

In this episode, Adam Miller breaks down the biggest takeaways from the NBA playoffs and previews the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs. He discusses the Celtics' disappointing collapse after blowing a 3-1 series lead, what it means for Joe Mazzulla and the future of the roster, and examines the roster questions facing the Thunder after their playoff exit. Adam also looks at the emergen...

In this episode, Adam Miller and Stephen Halstead discuss the NBA season's end, playoff predictions, and the legacies of stars like Steph Curry and Nikola Jokic. They analyze team strategies, rookie performances, and potential championship matchups. NBA playoff predictions and analysis Star player legacies and career endings Rookie of the Year debate: Flagg vs. Knueppel NBA draft strategies and te...

Adam Miller is joined by Ryan Klinker to make their Final 4 and national championship picks for the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Adam Miller and Seth Zimmerman check in on the NBA season as the playoff race starts to take shape. They break down the league’s biggest storylines — including a shocking 83-point performance, the latest burner-account drama surrounding Kevin Durant , and the controversial trade moves by the Philadelphia 76ers . They also discuss whether the Oklahoma City Thunder are still clearly the team to beat...

Adam is joined by Ryan Klinker for a wide-ranging, personal conversation about what Indiana basketball really means—starting with their own stories of becoming IU fans. From there, they walk through every major era in modern IU history, asking the hard question: why has banner number six been so elusive? They break down the Mike Davis era and whether inheriting Bob Knight’s roster helped or hurt,...

Adam and his friend Chris Thomas are joined for their Quarter 2 NBA recap, diving headfirst into the biggest storylines around the league. We kick things off by talking about the shifting landscape of NBA media, with Prime, Inside the NBA, and Peacock offering more open, player-driven conversations. Are we finally moving past the traditional ESPN-style debate format? Does the league benefit from h...

In this episode of The AM Basketball Breakdown , Adam recaps the biggest storylines from the first quarter of the 2026 NBA season. We look at OKC’s dominant title defense, Detroit’s rise to the top of the Eastern Conference, and the fallout from Nico Harrison’s surprising decision to trade Luka Dončić. We break down early standouts from the highly regarded 2025 rookie class — including Cooper Flag...

In this episode, Adam is joined by his friend Kevin Randall (dacaptain37) to preview the upcoming NBA season. They discuss the transition of Inside the NBA to ESPN, Oklahoma City’s title defense, which teams have a realistic chance to challenge them, and predictions for MVP and the 2026 NBA champion.

Basketball season is almost here! With the schedule just released, Adam Miller breaks down the NBA League Pass teams he will be keeping an eye on this year. For this episode, Adam sets some rules: no teams on more than 20 percent of national television games. From there, he selects two from each conference that are worth tuning in for this season. Along the way, he shares why each team made the li...

This years Finals taught us a lot — not just about who won, but how teams are being built. And maybe more importantly, it reminded us why people care in the first place. For folks here in Indiana, this Pacers run was not just about the scoreboard. It brought people back. Text threads lit up. Old fans tuned back in. And across Indiana, you could feel basketball come alive again. In this episode of...

The 2025 NBA Draft is here, and with the Mavericks and Spurs jumping up the board, all eyes are on Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper at the top. Ric Hall joins the show to break down who could rise, who might fall short, and which prospects outside the lottery could end up being steals. From shot-making wings like Kon Kneuppel to late bloomers like Cedric Coward, and even second-round sleepers like Ma...

Adam Miller is joined by his good friend Jaden Shroyer for the 2nd Annual Father’s Day Episode. From the lessons Jaden learned growing up to the values he is now passing on to his own sons, this episode explores fatherhood, life lessons, and a healthy dose of basketball. Whether you are spending time with your dad or reflecting on the role of father figures, this conversation offers something mean...

On this episode, I share a couple of lessons I learned this year doing a podcast for the first time along with what topics I enjoyed discussing and did not enjoy discussing. I also look forward to next year and what I am hoping to accomplish with this podcast in 2025.

At the quarter mark of the season, I am sharing the 10 topics that have stood out to me so far this NBA season. The MVP Race Houston Rockets Memphis Grizzlies Oklahoma City Joel Embiid Flagg Watch Cleveland Cavaliers Boston Celtics Are the Warriors for Real? Denver struggling with expectations and Jokic doing everything

On this episode, Adam shares his love and memories of Indiana Basketball and shares about a new collecting journey for his basketball card collection.

In this episode, Adam has on his friend Kevin Randall (dacaptain37) to talk about and make predictions for the upcoming NBA season.

Coach Jim Kessler joins the AM Basketball Breakdown to discuss his coaching career. As a resource for aspiring and current coaches, this episode dives into his approach to player development, building character, and the advice he offers for coaches just starting out.

Adam is joined by his friend Mark Sanchez (mjs_sportscards) to discuss Jrue Holiday, Jrue's career, and how Jrue Holiday is one of the most underrated players in the league and deserves consideration for the hall of fame.

I am back from the 2024 Sports Card National. In this episode, I discuss the show, talk about a Kevin Durant card I purchased, and share my thoughts and opinion about Kevin Durant's career.

Adam Miller gives a recap of the 2024 NBA Finals and celebrates this years NBA Champion - The Boston Celtics

This one goes out to all the dads out there on Father's Day. For this episode, Adam Miller is joined by his friends Blake Henderson and Homey Moord to talk about Derrick White, dad strength, and rank the top NBA dads for Father's Day.

Adam Miller shares his thoughts on the 2024 NBA Finals and makes his predictions for the series.