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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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49:36

JJ Redick vs. Luka: The Locker Room Cold War?

BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast ·

2026/03/06

Visit ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup.On today's show, Coach Nick and Combo dive into the viral footage of JJ Redick and Luka Dončić appearing to have a heated exchange on the bench during the Warriors game. Despite the Lakers' dominant performance, the body language suggests a massive disconnect. Is JJ pushing too hard, or is this just "regular basketball stuff" between a fiery coach and a superstar? We also

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33:39

A Fix For NBA Tanking That Might Actually Work

BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast ·

2026/02/22

Coach Nick is joined by Ben Guest on the couch while Warriors vs Nuggets plays in the background, and they get into a real solution to NBA tanking that would flip the incentives without rewarding losing. They break down the idea of using post All-Star records for lottery teams to determine the top pick, and why the league keeps running into unintended consequences every time it tweaks the system. From there they talk about how much of the draft is still a coin flip even with “can’t miss” prospects,

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42:14

Was Sengun Really Getting “Targeted”?

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2026/02/12

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 start this one with Harden looking completely at home in Cleveland and what that actually means once the honeymoon phase ends. But the real meat of the show is the Sengun debate. After reporter says he’s being hunted, head coach Ime Udoka gives a quote that goes viral. So Coach Nick went back and watched tons of defensive possessions, raising the questions:

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49:00

All Star Snubs, Lakers Vibes, And The SGA vs Kobe...

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2026/02/07

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 week with the All Star snub conversation and why leaving Kawhi off feels insane even with the availability caveat. Then they get into the Lakers, the defense, the vibes, and why the talent is obvious but the identity is not, especially with the Luka and Reaves fit and the rotation choices that make no sense. The Knicks come up next, including

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25:45

The Paul George Drug Test Mystery

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2026/02/01

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 dig into the weirdest NBA headline of the week: Paul George getting hit with a 25-game suspension after admitting he took an “improper medication” while seeking mental health treatment. They talk through what the NBA actually cares about when it comes to banned substances, why the public will immediately demand the name of the drug, and where the line is

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27:07

Kon Knueppel Looks Like The Real Deal, Plus Giannis...

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2026/02/01

Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos now, by going to http://ethos.com/BBALL Coach Nick and Combo are back on a Saturday live show losing their minds (in a good way) over how real Kon Knueppel already looks, from the off-ball movement and “gravity” to the clean, repeatable mechanics that scream long-term shooter. They also dig into why Cooper Flagg’s shooting profile is a little weird right now, what the Hornets can actually build with LaMelo and Brandon Miller, and then it turns into

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46:47

Is Giannis Done With The Bucks?

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2026/01/22

Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos now, by going to http://ethos.com/BBALLGiannis is not exactly hiding it anymore, the vibes in Milwaukee are suboptimal, the home crowd is booing, and somehow he’s also taking like 11–12 shots a night. So what’s really going on here... Is this a “get me out” situation, or is it a Doc Rivers problem, a game plan problem, or a teammates-not-feeding-the-star problem? Coach Nick and Combo break down why it’s so hard for bigs to punish guys like Lu

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59:31

Jimmy Butler’s ACL Changes Everything, Is Steph...

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2026/01/22

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 break down the fallout from Jimmy Butler’s ACL injury and why it may quietly mark the end of the Warriors’ championship window. Even with Steph Curry still playing at an elite level, Golden State now faces brutal questions about roster construction, trade leverage, and whether there’s any realistic path left to contention. The conversation digs into what

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52:16

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

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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?

BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast ·

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

BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast ·

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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