Episodes

  • The Southeast division: The NFC South of basketball

    The Southeast division: The NFC South of basketball
    Sep 8 2023
    In episode 10 of the Ankle-Breaker podcast, Jake is joined by Tom Ferrer to preview the NBA's Southeast division. They also discuss winners of the NBA offseason, Team USA's World Cup shortcomings, the biggest pleasant surprises over in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • #Knickstape: Atlantic division preview

    #Knickstape: Atlantic division preview
    Aug 25 2023
    Jake brings on guest Tom Blanchard to preview the NBA's Atlantic division. The duo also takes a dive into the NBA's schedule release, the latest from FIBA and the enormous contract the Spurs wanted to offer Austin Reaves.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • World Wide Wolves

    World Wide Wolves
    Aug 18 2023
    Canis Hoopus editor-in-chief Jack Borman joins Jake for episode 8 of the Ankle-Breaker to discuss the latest in the Harden saga and the Timberwolves' new uniforms and wide range of FIBA World Cup participants. They also take a look at some of this year's World Cup's top contenders as well as some possible sleepers in the group stage.
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    55 mins
  • Going Global

    Going Global
    Aug 11 2023
    This week's episode of The Ankle-Breaker takes a look at the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame class, headlined by Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol and Tony Parker. Not only is the class loaded with talent, but it's a symbol of a more significant trend in the NBA's increasingly international talent pool. Jake also takes some time to look ahead to next year's candidates and dive into what the standard for Hall of Fame induction is — or should be.
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    55 mins
  • Billion-Dollar Babies

    Billion-Dollar Babies
    Aug 4 2023
    Jake talks with special guest Kyle Levin in episode 6 of the Ankle-Breaker to take a look the implications of the continued growth of NBA stars' contracts, NBA expansion possibilities, ESPN's coverage decisions and the 2024 tank contenders.
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    40 mins
  • Clip City, Chip City?

    Clip City, Chip City?
    Jul 21 2023
    Jake sits down with special guest and former Gavel associate sports editor Neal Bold to discuss the long-term implications of James Harden's trade demand, risers and fallers in terms of NBA title contention and some standouts from the Summer League championship game.
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    57 mins
  • Midseason Madness

    Midseason Madness
    Jul 14 2023
    With special guest Tom Ferrer, Jake takes a look at the NBA’s announcements of the midseason tournament, new rule changes, and some of the recent summer league action.
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    58 mins
  • Fred Van Fleeced

    Fred Van Fleeced
    Jul 7 2023
    Jake McNeill takes a look across the NBA at some teams’ action (or lack thereof) in free agency, as well as a brief glimpse at the Dame situation.
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    48 mins