Celtics blues and draft debuts

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jake McNeill hosts guest John Fitzpatrick — a graduate assistant for the University of Georgia athletic department and former employee of the Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots — to discuss the implications of the NBA draft on the outlook of the Timberwolves, Rickets, Pistons, Jazz and more. They also dip into free agency for a few contending teams.

In the inaugural episode of The Ankle-Breaker podcast, Jake breaks down the fallout of the Celtics trading Marcus Smart for Porzingis and analyzes some intriguing draft-day fits for the 2023 NBA draft