The Southeast division: The NFC South of basketball

The Southeast division: The NFC South of basketball

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

#Knickstape: Atlantic division preview

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.

World Wide Wolves

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.

Going Global

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.

Billion-Dollar Babies

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.