BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast

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 were a ton of OTHER trades we went through as well. WUT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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

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 called: "Can You Hear Me Shaking My Head?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

To order your Pinch Post T-Shirt, Click on THIS Link HERE: http://bit.ly/2vytBJn Coach Nick explained why he is so dedicated to the Triangle Offense and its principles - from coaching it at the High School level, to spending time with Tex Winter discussing how to implement it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick and James tease their ultimate Russell Westbrook battle podcast as well as address these questions: What is up with Isaiah Thomas’s hip injury? Can The Cavaliers survive if he can’t play? How good are the Vegas oddsmakers’ over under predictions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What was the NBA like in the 70s? How did dribbling improve so dramatically back then? Was 1976 truly the golden age of the NBA? Adam Criblez joins Coach Nick to discuss the NBA in the 1970's as researched in Criblez's new book "Tall Tales And Short Shorts - Dr. J, Pistol Pete, And The Birth Of The Modern NBA." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the Kyrie Irving trade go through? Did the Cavaliers improve enough to beat the Warriors? How screwed is Nerlens Noel? This week's podcast is sponsored by Audible. Visit audible.com/bballbreakdown to receive your free audiobook with 30-day trial membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the Celtics give up too much for Kyrie Irving? Have the Cavs improved enough to beat the Warriors? Do the Jimmy Butler and Paul George trades look worse now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave McMenamin is an NBA Reporter for ESPN who the insider information on the everything to do with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Coach Nick dives into the Kyrie question and what it's like being a Number 2 to LeBron James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices