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PODCAST

BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast

CLNS Media Network

Join Coach Nick, the brains behind some of the best video analysis of the NBA, as he welcomes guests from all facets of basketball for in depth discussions on everything from how your favorite team is running their offense, to the latest trade rumors, to cutting edge training techniques, and new fundamentals of basketball being developed daily. Twitter: @bballbreakdown Facebook: facebook.com/bballbreakdown YouTube: youtube.com/bballbreakdown

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52:16

Is SGA Foul Baiting, and Do the Wolves Need a Trade?

BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast ·

2026/01/18

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup.Coach Nick and Combo get into the weirdest NBA debate that never ends, is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “foul baiting,” or is he just elite at initiating real contact like every other star. They break down why OKC suddenly gets treated like the league’s villain, how playoff whistles differ from regular season whistles, and why “you can’t touch him” narratives make fans lose their

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42:26

What Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, and the NBA...

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2026/01/11

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup.Coach Nick and Combo kick off the Monday morning live show with some vibes, some Jaylen Brown love, and a quick reminder that NBA players definitely have burners, with Kevin Durant basically confirming the whole internet has been arguing with a real person the entire time. From there, the guys get into why Kawhi Leonard is still a defensive problem even as he ages, why the

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50:14

Jaylen Brown Is Batman, Not Robin, And The Celtics...

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2026/01/04

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup. Coach Nick and Combo kick off the Friday live show with a spicy premise, Jaylen Brown was always Batman. With Jayson Tatum sidelined, they dig into why Boston’s offense can actually flow better without the ball-stopping, multi-dribble isolations, and how Brown’s downhill force, transition athleticism, and rim finishing changes the entire feel of the Celtics. From there, they

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61:22

Is Wemby Already Top 5, And What Is Even A GOAT Anymore?

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2025/12/21

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup.Coach Nick and Combo are back on the Monday live show with a three-course meal of NBA chaos. First up, the NBA Cup Final, Knicks pride meets the most box office player alive, and the inevitable question, is Wemby already Top 5 right now, and what does that mean for the GOAT debate when rings, eras, and “best of your generation” all collide. Then the show pivots into the

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50:34

Did Grayson Allen Really Travel Or Is Everyone Wrong...

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2025/12/14

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup.Coach Nick and Combo kick things off with the Grayson Allen “travel” that broke the internet, including the text exchange where Combo just wanted a simple yes or no and got a dissertation instead. From there, Nick walks through the gather step frame by frame, explains exactly why it is technically a travel, and why expecting refs to see a 1/60th of a second pivot slide in real

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58:40

Anthony Edwards (Ethical) vs SGA (Unethical) And The...

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2025/12/06

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup.Coach Nick and Combo dive into the Anthony Edwards free throw controversy, Mark Cuban stepping in on officiating, and why fans think stars like SGA and Luka are gaming the whistle. They break down whether today’s scoring boom is real skill or ref-aided inflation, how defenses are actually more sophisticated than ever, and why people still romanticize 80s and 90s “toughness.” The

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43:12

Klay vs Ja, Brooks vs KD, and What It Really Takes To...

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2025/11/30

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!Coach Nick and Andrew “Combo” Salop kick off Thanksgiving week with a rant about thumbnails and a love letter to the most slept on guys in the league, from “Cotton Candy Apple” types to Scottie Barnes, Jalen Johnson, and Tyrese Haliburton who win without living on iso scoring. They break down why this Charlotte wing is torching teams without elite burst, using driving lines

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57:09

Rockets Magic Ending, Risacher Fall, OKC Dominance

BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast ·

2025/11/24

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup.Coach Nick and Combo discuss the latest in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:48

Cade’s MVP Leap, Mavs Meltdown, And A LeBron Conspiracy

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2025/11/16

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Coach Nick and Combo are back on a Monday live show to talk Cade Cunningham’s leap into the MVP conversation and whether the Pistons’ hot start is actually sustainable or just a friendly schedule bump. They dig into Cade’s finishing at the rim, his improved drive numbers, how Duren fits next to him, what happens when Jaden Ivey returns, and whether Detroit is really just one

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56:24

Bulls Surge, Knicks Wobble, Heat’s No Screen Playbook

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2025/11/10

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!Coach Nick and Combo kick off the week with a fast look at why Chicago opened hot, what the schedule says about how real it is, and which tweaks are driving the pace and screening volume. Then it is a Knicks vibes check featuring Brunson’s usage, KAT’s role confusion, and whether the defense can hold up. We break down Miami’s new motion and double gap concepts with Bam as the

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37:18

Giannis Steps, SGA’s Position, LaMelo’s Myster

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2025/11/02

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!Coach Nick and Combo go deep on a wild NBA week: the Giannis “travel” discourse and how gather rules really work, whether SGA is a true point guard or a scoring guard, and why LaMelo Ball’s film says more about Charlotte’s stagnant offense than it does about his talent. They hit Austin Reaves’ handle and whistle, Rockets double-bigs and spacing, KD’s workload, the refs’

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33:22

The NBA’s Betting Bombshell: Chauncey Billups, Terry...

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2025/10/26

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!Coach Nick and Combo jump on for an emergency live show after a gambling scandal detonates across the league. We break down what the FBI says is a years-long illegal betting and rigged high-stakes poker operation involving current and former NBA players and coaches — including Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones — plus alleged ties to multiple organized crime

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33:48

Steph’s New Whistle?! Cooper Flagg’s Ceiling, Lonzo’s...

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2025/10/18

Download PrizePicks and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. PrizePicks is the best way to play daily fantasy across tons of sports, and it’s the only app with Stacks—pick the same player up to three times (think passes, yards, fantasy score for one QB… or Steph on opening night 👀). Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNSSteph Curry’s suddenly getting to the line—what changed? Combo and Coach Nick debate the “new whistle,” break down Cooper Flagg comps

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49:33

Is Bronny Better? Can Ayton Help? Lakers Hope So...

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2025/10/08

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!Coach Nick and Andrew “Combo” Salas break down preseason takeaways that actually matter. They dive into New York’s new handoff-heavy offense, why parking Jalen Brunson in the corner only works if the actions hit closer to the nail, and who should really be the high-post hub (hello, KAT). Then it’s Warriors talk with Al Horford’s pick-and-pop balance next to Draymond, Kuminga’s

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55:59

Is Kuminga Worth the Bag? Mike Brown’s Knicks, ESPN...

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2025/10/05

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!Coach Nick and Andrew “Combo” Salop kick off the 25–26 season live: the Jonathan Kuminga contract standoff, why his non-rim paint and rim finishing numbers clash with a bigger role, and whether a sign-and-trade (Suns/Kings?) makes sense. Then we dig into Mike Brown’s Knicks—Princeton touches, two-guard fronts, handoff chains, and how a real Brunson–KAT two-man game changes

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94:11

How To Unlock The Most Potential With Tommy Tempesta

BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast ·

2025/08/11

Coach Nick is joined by Tommy Tempesta, a trainer with a deep knowledge of both biomechanics and skill development and someone who understands how to unlock the most potential from any athlete with some of the most cutting edge techniques and methods you'll see. This discussion into shooting will help your coaching both from a practical standpoint but also to grasp specific concepts that can lead you on your own journey to discover even more about the jump shot. Learn more about your ad choices

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57:15

🚨TOM THIBODEAU FIRED🚨

BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast ·

2025/06/04

Coach Nick and Combo discuss the on court issues that led to the shocking dismissal of the most successful Knicks coach in 20 years. There was a delicate mix of lineup balancing and clock management issues that ultimately led management to feel that Thibs wasn't the guy to get them all the way to a title. 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

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71:53

The Adjustment OKC Made That Jokic Couldn't Handle

BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast ·

2025/05/20

Coach Nick and Combo discuss the Game 7 between OKC and Denver, and how Jokic couldn't handle being guarded by the much smaller Alex Caruso. 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

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57:57

NBA Playoffs Round 2 Previews

BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Coach Nick and Combo go through all the matchups in the 2nd round and offer their predictions. 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

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54:56

Why Mike Malone Was Fired

BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast ·

2025/04/10

Coach Nick and Combo welcome to the show Adam Mares, of the show All NBA with Tim Legler and host of DNVR Nuggets, to discuss the shocking details of the Mike Malone firing. 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

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