BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast (CLNS Media Network)

Danny Leroux appears all over the internet with his incredibly insightful and rational NBA analysis, and today he joins Coach Nick for a fast paced journey across most of the NBA: from Kawhi's role compared to Russell Westbrook - to the state of the Cavaliers and the Warriors and everything in between.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The aftershock of the LA Earthquake wasn't felt in the ground - it was Kawhi's decision to join the Clippers on the contingency they traded for Paul George. These things all fell into place in the middle of last night, and now it's time to figure out how good this team will be.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

The Celtics again looked like world beaters in dispatching the Cleveland Cavaliers in Boston. What looked like a lost series now has the Green in the driver's seat, only needing one win to get back to the NBA Finals for the first time in 9 years. 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

Coach Nick and Combo discuss whether James Harden is back to his dominant self, will the fans ever embrace how the game is called now, and how the Lakers stack up against the West. Download Prize Picks today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick and Combo give their immediate reaction to Game 3, including how Christian Braun's effect on the game broke the score wide open. Is Jimmy Butler injured? Can the Heat find what works so well in their offense again? Or has the tide turned in favor of Nikola Jokic's dominance? Check out Factor at factormeals.com/bball50 and save 50% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick and Coach Dave go over the following topics:   1:27 Resting Superstars 7:45 Lakers Tanking 17:40 Warriors locker room troubles 23:15 Spurs without LaMarcus Aldridge 29:50 James Harden and Russell Westbrook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick got back to his roots with a solo live show where he offers his immediate reaction to the events that led to the Warriors beating the Cavaliers in Game 4, as well as answering a ton of questions posed in the Periscope comments.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick and Combo discuss the rumors of a trade between the Celtics and Nets involving Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown. They welcome Jared Weiss, NBA Writer for The Athletic, for even more insider info.  Thx to Calm! For a limited time, get a 40% discount on a Calm Premium Subscription at http://calm.com/bball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darren Wolfson, of the Minneapolis local ABC Affiliate as well as ESPN Radio Twin Cities, joins Coach Nick to discuss why Jimmy Butler refused to sign a contract extension, and what this means for Andrew Wiggins, Karl Anthony Towns, and Tom Thibodeau's career.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Coach Nick and Coach Dave DuFour as they go in depth on Russell Westbrook's season and whether it should be ranked as an all time great one. Plus, they ponder the question: Is Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich infallible? And a preview of tonight's epic matchup between the Cavaliers and the Warriors - plus a LIVE POST GAME SHOW immediately after the game tonight on Facebook Live.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Coach Nick as he hosts his bi-weekly call in show on the Locker Room app. He discusses the issues he sees with the Utah Jazz, welcomes Bright Side of the Suns' Dave King on to get in depth with how they've improved so much, and also the career trajectory of Shai Gilgeous Alexander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 some crazy tough shot making, and hung on in the end to even this series at 2-2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick welcomes Friend Of The Breakdown Jeff Siegel of https://earlybirdrights.com to break down the complexities of the trade the New Orleans Pelicans just agreed to with the Los Angeles Lakers. The timing of when the trade goes down is crucial if the Lakers are going to maximize cap space and still have time to sign another big name. Jeff expertly breaks down the intricacies of the rules and why the Pelicans don't want to wait til July 30th to get this deal done.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick brings in the big guns to discuss this trade from all sides - as Trevor Lane from the Lakers Nation podcast breaks it down from the Lakers perspective, Will Guillory of The Athletic gives us the Pelicans feelings, and Mike Vorkunov gives us insight into how the rest of the NBA will be affected. As always, Jared Weiss joins Coach Nick to weigh in as well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick and Combo chopped it up about how the Suns might have found a new way to roast the Mavericks defense, why DeAndre Jordan wasn't as bad in Game 1 as people think, plus a host of other questions from the audience. 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

Coach Nick sat down with Jared Sexton Yates, contributor to the New Republic and New York Times, to more fully understand what happens at a Donald Trump rally and who attends them. While the prospects for passionate human behavior are dim, it's important to understand what these rallies are doing to the discourse and our political system. 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 were a ton of OTHER trades we went through as well. WUT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2:00 Should We Fault Russ For Gunning For Triple Doubles? 6:05 James Harden's Affect On The Court 13:35 Cavs Awful Defense 23:35 Can The Raptors Contend With The Cavaliers? 27:10 Was Devin Booker's 70 Legit? 33:05 Should NCAA Athletes Get Paid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Bodner covers the Philadelphia 76ers for PhillyMag and the NBA Draft for USA Today. He joined Coach Nick for a deep discussion into the state of the Sixers, what they need to improve and which players might end up on the trading block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick is joined by The Athletic's Jared Weiss to discuss which teams they're excited about, and which teams they're not into at all. From the Clippers to the Sixers and everyone in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick and Combo break down what happened in the confrontation between LeBron James and Stephen A Smith as well as dissect how the Knicks can survive without Jalen Brunson. Download Prize Picks today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick welcomes on the show Travis Woo, who has identified the many fundamentals to landing once you've left your feet to execute a basketball move. This is a very ignored subject and the cause for lots of serious injuries to the ankles, knees, and back. Many of them could be avoided with more attention paid to the fundamentals of landing. Learn more from Travis on his YouTube channel: Hoops Movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss this trade and what it means for both the Clippers and Sixers. Join my new community and discord where we discuss and diagram the X's and O's: bit.ly/3pElHsa For more info on the cool 3D Graphics, visit CoachPaint: https://bit.ly/coach-paint-nick-hause... SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR MORE: http://bit.ly/BBallSub MUSIC: Fighting For Freedom by Anno Domini Join our YT Membership for TONS of extra content: https://bit.ly/3rmJwUB ABOUT BBALLBREAKDOWN BBallBreakdown is devoted to deep-dive analysis of NBA basketball gameplay. If you're a coach or a player, check out the MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP - filled with an ever growing library of on court demos designed to help you improve your play and your coaching! Giving fans a taste of a pro coach's film session, host Coach Nick breaks down fundamentals, play calling, offense, defense, shooting form, officiating, and everything else basketball. In addition, see exclusive interviews with NBA players and coaches, from active super stars to retired legends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick and Coach Dave take a deep dive to all the Game 1's over the weekend.  1:04 Pacers vs Cavaliers 8:15 Bucks vs Raptors 13:26 Grizzlies vs San Antonio   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Coach Nick and Combo discuss the latest in the NBA including where the Lakers might end up for the playoffs and their chances of advancing. They get into a deep discussion on the Bucks mediocrity since Doc took over the team and answer a host of questions from the live audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Safa Kamalian is an assistant coach for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the G-League, and discusses his experience working in the Rockets organization. HoopHype's Alex Kennedy discusses where LeBron might go, and Dave DuFour gives us some insights into the Finals and the intriguing Free Agent storylines this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick visited with Eric Pincus and Josh Martin of the Hollywood Hoops podcast to discuss all things Lakers - why Magic had his epic meltdown, who actually runs the franchise, and can they make significant improvements for next year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do NOT miss John Henson, who you loved on E!'s Talk Soup and ABC's Wipeout, as he appears on Worst Cooks In America on the Food Network premiering TONIGHT, Wednesday September 14th. We take a fun jaunt through the 90's era Knicks, as well as a deep dive into what to expect this season. John also regales us with tales of filming Talk Soup and the sheer madness of the production schedule.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics have surprisingly struggled this year considering all the talent they have. Celtics beat reporter for The Athletic Jared Weiss joins Coach Nick to discuss the lineup changes Brad Stevens has played with, and whether Kyrie needs to be more of The Man in the offense to get them going in the right direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick is joined by Friends of the Breakdown Noah Coslov and Adam Stanco in a free wheeling discussion of the NBA Finals, the ramifications of KD's injury to Free Agency, where Kawhi might go, and how all the other dominos fall as we head into the NBA Draft.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are few NBA writers with the breadth and depth of Sam Amick, and as a Friend Of The Breakdown sits down with his insider's knowledge of the inner workings of the Lakers and Celtics as they jockey for position in the Anthony Davis sweepstakes, as well as the Grizzlies intentions to move either Mike Conley and/or Marc Gasol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick welcomes Lakers beat writer for The Athletic Jovan Buha to discuss the latest in the saga that surrounds Russell Westbrook and whether Rob Pelinka wants to trade him. They discuss possible destinations and how the Lakers would look with different pieces around an aging LeBron James. Thx to Calm! For a limited time, get a 40% discount on a Calm Premium Subscription at http://calm.com/bball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick sits down with Celtic legend and radio analyst Cedric Maxwell to discuss the Kyrie situation and how it affected the Celtics last season. Rod Boone, Hornets beat writer for the Athletic, then joins Coach Nick to discuss Kemba Walker's game and how it potentially fits in with his new team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 strangle hold on this series, and find out why Brad Stevens has got his guys executing exactly the way he wants them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick is joined as always by The Athletic's Jared Weiss to discuss Kyrie's comments that he called LeBron James to commiserate, are the Mavericks seriously thinking about trading Dennis Smith Jr, and should the Rockets cut down on their three point attempts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Close Will This NBA Finals Be? What Are The Keys For Both Teams? Will LeBron Be Able To Outdo Himself From Last Year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick welcomes on the show Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr to discuss how he created the offense that unlocked Steph Curry's greatness, plus key insights into his own shooting that led Kerr to be one of the best shooters of his generation. ABOUT BBALLBREAKDOWN BBallBreakdown is devoted to deep-dive analysis of NBA basketball gameplay. If you're a coach or a player, check out the MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP - filled with an ever growing library of on court demos designed to help you improve your play and your coaching! Giving fans a taste of a pro coach's film session, host Coach Nick breaks down fundamentals, play calling, offense, defense, shooting form, officiating, and everything else basketball. In addition, see exclusive interviews with NBA players and coaches, from active super stars to retired legends. The the BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast is powered by FanDuel Sportsbook!: FanDuel Sportsbook is the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network! Visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON to get up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in bonus bets! Take your first swing at betting MLB on FanDuel and get TEN TIMES your first bet amount in bonus bets - up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS – win or lose. 21+ and present in MA. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Refund issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234. 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

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

What will the Raptors do this off season? How close will this Wizards Celtics series get? Can the Spurs slow down the rockets? 1:38 Warriors vs Jazz 7:10 Cavs vs Raptors 13:17 Celtics vs Wizards   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A rare behind the scenes look at the preparation that goes into calling the premiere games of the week in the NBA, Coach Nick goes in depth with Mike Breen on what it's like to be courtside at all the best games. Plus, they discuss interacting with some of his more eccentric partners like Bill Walton and Walt "Clyde" Fraizer. Breen also recounts the horror of being in the middle of the Malice At The Palace when the Pacers and Pistons got into an all out brawl that spilled out into the stands.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick is back to discuss the return of the NBA after its hiatus due to Covid-19. Joined by SB Nation's Brady Klopfer, they discuss how teams will handle the new situation, what could happen if a player gets infected, and what the Lakers need to do to replace both Avery Bradley and Javale McGee.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 FearTheSword.com and Cavalytics Podcast goes in depth on the Cavaliers and what they were doing with their Xs and Os to beat the Raptors. And Jared Weiss (Celtics writer for The Athletic) breaks down the Celtics side, and what they have to look forward to beyond the Sixers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick and Dave DuFour are back together again for a new NBA Season! Find out their expert opinions on what the Lakers have in store for them in the West, and how LeBron James will integrate his game and also allow Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, and Lonzo Ball to flourish at the same time. Plus, the latest on the Jimmy Butler saga and who's going to go first: Jimmy or Thibs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Adam Stanco discussed the shocking upset of Virginia in the NCAA Tournament, and Steve Kyler (Basketball Insiders) gives a run down on which coaches are most likely getting fired after this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick welcomes on Friend Of The Breakdown Marc Skelton, the head coach at Fannie Lou Hamer High School in the Bronx. Not only has Marc won two New York City titles, he wrote an extraordinary book "Pounding The Rock", chronicling the 2016-17 season that overcame tremendous adversity both on and off the court to win the title. Rarely does a basketball coach have the ability to write prose like Skelton does, and it evokes authors like David Halberstam. A must read this summer for anybody into basketball.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 enough to get back to winning time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick and Combo discuss how good the OKC Thunder look behind Shai Gilgeous Alexander. They focus on Mikail Bridges and his shooting form - which has started to work for him after a lot of concern in the preseason. Download Prize Picks today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup!” https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 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

On the last Live Post Game Show of the season 😢, Coach Nick and Jared Weiss break down how Game 6 unfolded and whether the Warriors should've gone for all the marbles on their last shot attempt. Plus, what does this mean for the Raptors future? Will Kawhi Leonard stay? Can they repeat?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick gets into a discussion about the rise of LaMelo Ball and how his father might have caused a negative backlash against his kids initially, and how that's been unfair to LaMelo -who is starting and flourishing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick broke down the key elements to this series - how they affected the first two games (Korver not playing enough, Curry fire from 3) and what to expect in tonight's Game 3 matchup in Cleveland. Joining the show: Mike Zavagno of FearTheSword.com and the Cavalytics Podcast, Mark Medina - Warriors Beat Writer for Mercury News and the Bay Area News Group, and Dave DuFour.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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

Mark Jones has been part of the A Team on ESPN and ABC, doing play by play alongside the legend Hubie Brown, and he joins Coach Nick today to discuss in depth what he thinks will happen in the Finals. We also discuss what will happen with the Sixers organization considering their GM Bryan Colangelo is embroiled in a Twitter scandal. Most fascinating, we discuss LeBron's legacy and what it must be like to coach him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick and Jared Weiss of The Athletic sit down to discuss this trade between multiple all star players and whether the deal benefits the Houston Rockets or the Washington Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BBALLBREAKDOWN Contributor James Holas lends his unique and informed analysis to the latest in the NBA: 1:30 Western Conference Playoffs 4:20 Clippers Have Gotten Stale 8:00 Eastern Conference Playoffs 15:30 Cavalier's Chemistry Issues 23:00 NBA Honor Code: Should Teams Shoot At End Of Game Blowouts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick is BACK! Powered by his new live radio show over on the Locker Room app, he breaks down in detail what the Philadelphia 76ers have been doing to get to first place in the Eastern Conference and whether we can expect this to continue. Call in to the show every Wednesday at 11AM PST and Sunday at 9AM PST, and you can appear as a guest on the podcast.  Locker Room. (for iOS):  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 Jared Weiss break down 4 players they have their eye on that should get picked at the top of the draft: Deni Advija, Killian Hayes, Onyeka Okongwu, and Kira Lewis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pelicans Beat Writer for The Athletic Will Guillory joins Coach Nick to give his insider's analysis on why Anthony Davis suddenly wants out of New Orleans after 6 1/2 years. And as a bonus, Jared Weiss of The Athletic fills in more of the blanks about potential destinations that both fit Davis's playing style and lifestyle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the game and break it down in details you might have missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warriors: Can they embrace the role of villains?  Is there a cross-sport equivalence to them nabbing KD? Should Kerr's postseason gaffes affect how we view him? Can the bench do enough? Will it matter if they don't?  Clippers: What more do they need? Was this off season a success? Is this Blake and Chris Paul's last stand? Kings: What's the take on Boogie? What the hell is going on with the roster? Can we find any positives this off season? Suns:  Grade the wonderous off season. Where do we rank their young core? What do the vets bring to the table? Could they shock the NBA this year? Lakers: How much does coaching matter? Are Deng and Mozgov worth $138 million to THIS team? Who can we compare Ingram and Russell to? Where do we rank Clarkson among shooting guards? Is Randle a franchise cornerstone? -How long until these Lakers return to relevance? Me too, @SnottieDrippen! And big shouts to Patrick, aka @SFamXNoble for the sounds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick hosts his bi-weekly show on Locker Room, where you can join LIVE at 9AM PST on Sundays and 11AM PST on Wednesdays to discuss the latest around the NBA. In this episode, he discusses how Nikola Vucevic fits in with the Bulls, as well as how Andre Drummond helps his next team and how LaMarcus Aldridge will fare in Brooklyn. Plus, he offers his thoughts on the coaching methods employed this season's Last Chance U. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find out which rookies show promise for the  upcoming NBA season,as well as a good discussion on which action generates the best three point shots as Mo Dakhil (former video coordinator for the Spurs, Clippers, and Australian National Team) joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick is joined by Jared Weiss of The Athletic to discuss why Vlade Divac is being inducted into the hall of fame - as a way ahead of his time ball handling center. They also discuss Russell Westbrook's off the court persona, and why 3 point percentage in the NBA isn't rising.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friend of the Breakdown Mo Dakhil joins Coach Nick to discuss in detail his experiences working for the Spurs during Manu's golden years (2009-2011) and what his legacy means to the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 delves not only into the history of the jump shot itself, but the evolution of the mechanics of the most exciting shot in basketball. Who invented the jump shot? How did it evolve? Will the 3 pointer forever change the game going forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Coach Nick as he hosted a live post game show immediately after Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Suns and the Bucks. He goes through the triumphant return of Giannis and how he looked on his injured knee, plus discusses the impact Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul had on the court.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike joins Coach Nick to talk about his playing days with Bird and McHale and what the Clippers need to do to turn their ship around. 1:15 Working With Ralph Lawler 5:40 Playing With The Celtics of Bird, McHale 6:05 Could Shooters Back Then Be Good 3 Point Shooters Now? 13:40 What's Ailing The Clippers? 20:16 Can The Clippers Improve Their Energy? 25:20 Can The Clippers Fix Their Defensive Issues? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick welcomes back to the show Jared Weiss to discuss whether the Clippers have what it takes to win the title? Or is Luka going to spoil their party, even though the key Mavericks lineup has him on the bench?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 between the players and the referees. Pacers beat reporter J. Michael of IndyStarSports.com comes on to discuss their surprising season. Plus, former Video Coordinator for the Spurs, Clippers, and Australian National Team Mo Dakhil describes what's it like to prepare for the playoffs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The WNBA Semifinals just saw TWO epic 5 game series take place, and it's just a prelude to what will undoubtedly be a Finals for the ages. Now that the WNBA has embraced the pace and space and 3 point shooting of the modern game, it has unlocked a whole new level of excitement and skill. Join Coach Nick and Ryan Ruocco of ESPN and The Yes Network as they discuss the last round and preview the Finals that start Friday, September 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 in the collar, the Spurs hang on, and the Cavaliers avoid catastrophe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Coach Nick on his live show as he welcomes Stefan from the wildly popular YouTube Channel Heat Check to discuss Paskal Siakam's incredible game, a bit of a meltdown from the Warriors, and what this means for the rest of the series (it should be a long one). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 exploded for 37 points to lead the Golden State Warriors over James Harden's 41 points and the Houston Rockets. They also discuss Game 1 between the Cavaliers and the Celtics - the matchups that were and weren't working that enabled Boston to hang one of the worst playoff losses LeBron has ever faced.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick welcomes on the show Eric Fawcett, a team strategy and analytics consultant, to discuss a tweet of his that went viral spotlighting how there are professional players in the Korean Basketball League that are banking in their free throws at a high rate. Then, Tom Haberstroh joins to discuss in even more detail. Tom writes the substack The Finder as well as hosts a podcast on Meadowlark Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the modern game has taken hold of the NBA, the traditional dominant shooting guard that started with Michael Jordan, then Kobe Bryant, and on to Dwyane Wade might never lead a team to a title again. Find out why.  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/adchoices

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 forward position in the NBA? Join Coach Nick, Dave DuFour, and college basketball insider Adam Stanco for a deep dive into the first round picks and what this means for the landscape of the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both the Philadelphia 76ers and the Portland Trail Blazers extended their series to 7 games - Philly with a decisive beat down of the listless Raptors and Portland used key contributions from Rodney Hood (Momma) and CJ McCollum, along with some DAME TIME to give us 2 game 7s on Mother's Day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss another triumphant return of Dave DuFour to the podcast, joining Coach Nick and Jared Weiss as they break down the twitter chicken feud between Popeye's and Wendy's (Chic-Fil-A won) as well as go around the league to discuss the Lakers center problem, the depth of the West, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Always a fun and energetic conversation with Hoop-Ball.com's Aaron Bruski, who goes in depth on the Miami Heat's situation, the looming trade deadline, Dan D'Antoni's comments on the 3 pointer, and what's happening with the Phoenix Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick has a pretty hot take on the LeBron James/Luke Walton situation in Los Angeles, plus him and Jared Weiss of The Athletic discuss the Warriors Celtics game and the All Star starters and potential reserves.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick and Coach Dave go in depth on each matchup in the Eastern Conference. 1:15 Celtics vs Bulls 6:25 Cavaliers vs Pacers 10:34 Raptors Bucks 14:20 Wizards vs Hawks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick and Combo discuss Russell Westbrook with the Nuggets, the Kyzle Kuzma dribble, a new stat for blocks, and lots more. Download Prize Picks today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup!” https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Jordan Schultz, HuffPost Sports Columnist, Bleacher Report College Hoops Analyst, SI Now NBA Analyst joins Coach Nick to weigh in on the Bucks and Lakers futures, plus some players to watch for in the upcoming NBA Draft. 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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of his weekly Green Room show, Coach Nick dives into the Suns vs Bucks series, plus discusses a wide range of NBA topics including free agency moves and why Giannis probably shouldn't play in the Finals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Coach Nick and Andrew "Combo" Solis as they discuss what happened in the meeting between the Sixers front office and the Ben Simmons camp, plus whether or not there's a deal for the Grizzlies to upgrade their status, and can Russell Westbrook figure it out alongside LeBron and the Lakers.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Dan Clayton broke down how the Jazz brokedown in their opener. And Best Friend of the Breakdown Jared Weiss (The Athletic) joins us to discuss the Rockets and the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss, writer at The Athletic, and Coach Nick discuss their immediate reactions to the big Spurs win to set up an epic Game 7 in Denver. They also take questions from Periscope that run the gamut across all the playoff series.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Join Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the Jimmy Butler MVP Experience as the Heat take Game 1 in Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick welcomes beat writers from both teams to get in depth on what the Raptors should expect heading into their first Finals ever, as Doug Smith of the Toronto Star weighs in. Then Brady Klopfer from SBNation breaks down the Warriors chances, and illustrates some key points that might hurt them if DeMarcus Cousins and Kevin Durant can't get back on the floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices