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Last Thursday set the NBA world ablaze with a flurry of trade deadline moves. How they will shake the league still remains to be seen as the season progresses. For now though, we take a look at the noteworthy trades and share our thoughts. There's also a real time Fantasy Basketball chase to add players! Thanks for listening and enjoy! Don't forget to give us a follow on Twitter and Facebook! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

This week you get the content you've all been waiting for - Curling content! After some quick thoughts on the Winter Olympics we get into the heart of the matter and talk about the All Star Roster selections for this year. Did we like them? Did we hate them? You'll have to listen in and see for yourself. Also, we share some thoughts on the rampant trade rumors that have been brewing over the last week. Thanks for listening and don't forget to follow us on Twitter, and to check out our Facebook Page. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Leif and Calvin here once again ready to talk about another exciting week in the NBA. The Miami Heat are on the rise, the Phoenix Suns are pulling away, and there's a lot to talk about with the teams behind those two. We get into all of it here in our episode. Heat Rising, can they stay atop the East? What's going on in the top 6? Which teams will make the play in games in the East? Phoenix Suns are becoming the gold standard in the West, how are they doing it? Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow on Twitter, @paceandspacepod, and Facebook. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

We keeping talking about potential MVPs this week as we go more in depth with the season Joel Embiid is having and discuss if Morey is wasting one his peak seasons with the Simmons fiasco. But before that we get into the Westbrook x Lakers situation and discuss what Charles Barkley said on Inside the NBA. Lastly, we take a look at Luka and the Mavs who have been surging lately. Can they end up a top 4 seed in the West? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

And...we're back! Leif and Calvin are back on the pod this week after a mini break to get right back into NBA Action. And there are definitely a ton of fun topics to talk about this week and in the coming weeks ahead. So stay tuned! But here's this week's topic breakdown: Ja Morant is becoming a superstar How did the Cavs get this good? Does Jokic have a case to win back to back MVPs? We break all that down plus a few little side topics mixed in this week. Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

What's going on people?! We have our big Christmas day game preview this week. Listen and here our thoughts as we go down in order of each game on the big day. Hawks vs Knicks Celtics vs Bucks Warriors vs Suns Nets vs Lakers Mavs vs Jazz And don't forget to follow us on Twitter, and check out our Facebook page! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Leave it to the NBA to keep us going with content nonstop! This week we discuss all things Western Conference. Best in the West - Golden State or Phoenix? Who's to blame for the slow start for the Lakers? How can Portland correct course? Thanks as always for listening and be sure to check out on our social pages as well on Twitter and Facebook! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

We are talking a whole lotta Bull(s) this week! We discuss Scottie Pippen's ongoing feud with Michael Jordan. We follow that up with some more Bulls talk as we talk about the current Bulls team and how well they've been playing. Are they legit? We also discuss some of the top rookies this season, the John Wall situation, and how Steph Curry is taking his MVP tour on the road early this season. Top Rookies John Wall and the Rockets Scottie Pippen Bulls are making the playoffs??? Steph Curry, KD, and the MVP talks Don't forget you can follow us on Twitter and Facebook too! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

What is gooooooood internet! We are back with another episode this week. And we get into a bunch of topics this week: Melo in LA - Is he having a renaissance season? Miles Bridges breakout season Jokic/Morris Beef Ben Simmons for Jaylen Brown Trade Rumor Is James Harden washed?! Steph Curry wants another MVP As always thank for your support. You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

What up internet?! We are back once again this week with another episode. We are expanding the repertoire this week as we introduce some new segments to the audience. In our first new segment - Faking it or Making it? - we focus on the Eastern Conference and discuss the following teams: Bucks Celtics Knicks Heat Wizards After that we talk about the new changes when it comes to calling fouls. Foul or nah? And lastly we end of with another new segment - NBA Couture - where we discuss the new Nike City Edition jerseys for the 2021-2022 season. Which ones to cop and which ones to drop? You'll have to listen to hear what we have to say! https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod https://www.facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Back again for another pod it's Leif and Calvin talking about what's been going on in the NBA's first week back into Regular Season action! We've got a good one for you as the fellas go back and forth on a lot of topics this week. Who was snubbed from the Top 75 list? Shaq says if LeBron passes Kareem on all time scoring list he's the GOAT - is he right? If you were an NBA team, would you trade for Ben Simmons right now? Who's the better Ball brother - Lonzo or LaMelo? Overall thoughts on the NBA's first week of action We thank you all for listening as always. And be sure to follow us on Twitter at @paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

What is up internet?! Calvin and Leif are back after a long hiatus to talk about the NBA. In this week's episode Leif and Calvin take a look ahead and answer some questions no doubt on everyone's mind as the season begins: Who are our breakout players? Which teams will do better than we expect? Which will do worse? Which teams or players do we feel are at a crossroads? (you'll have to listen to know what we mean by that!) Kyrie Situation Who do we feel are title favorites this season? We thank all of you for listening, and look out for more content as this is not just a one time return. We're back for good! Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

In Part 2 our discussion of The Last Dance documentary, the Pace and Space Podcast answers the following questions: Did this documentary make you feel better or worse about Michael Jordan? Why did Steve Kerr get a whole episode? Do we think Michael Jordan would've continued to play Baseball if the MLB strike never happened? Who came off as the team that came closest to dethroning the Jordan Era Bulls? Favorite Last Dance meme? Did this doc make us feel like the Bulls could've won more championships than they ended up winning? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

After spending almost two years riding the bus with the Birmingham Barons, the Pace and Space Podcast is finally making its return to the NBA scene! And despite the challenges we are all facing we were all given the gift of The Last Dance documentary. And just as there were 10 amazing episodes, we put together 10 of the best questions they could come up with to discuss this amazing moment in sports. Given the robust dialogue that ensued, we've decided to break it up into two parts. So here are the questions we tackled in the part 1 of our two part coverage: Did this documentary deliver on the hype? What memories did this doc bring us back to? Who came off looking the best? Who came off looking the worst? Stay tuned this Friday when we release Part 2! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Just when you thought the Timberwolves couldn't get any weirder, Jimmy Butler now wants out! Leif and Calvin talk about where they think he'll end up, what it means for the timerwolves, and if Jimmy Butler is really worth all this trouble in the first place. Next up, we discuss the Southeast Division. Is Dwight Howard the missing piece in Washington (Spoiler: he's not)? Can Miami make another playoff push? Will the Hornets rebound with a new head coach? Is the the breakout season for Aaron Gordon? And, how bad can the Hawks be this season? They discuss all that and more in our NBA Season Preview! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Part 2 of our NBA Season Preview takes us to the Central Division! And while it may be lacking a certain amount of star power that it once had, Leif and Calvin are still hopeful for some promising basketball this season. Will the Cavs rebuild? Can Oladipo make an encore performance? Is this the year Giannis claims dominion over the East? Are the Bulls onto something exciting? We tackle all these questions and more in our preview. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

We are back with our 3rd Annual NBA Season Preview! We want to thank all of you who have been listening so far and look forward to any new listeners who come along for the ride this upcoming season. A bit of news for all of you listeners as well - on September 1st the Pace and Space Podcast will be launching its very own Patreon page! We are excited for this new venture and we will be giving you all of the details as we finish putting this together. Now, without further ado enjoy Part 1 of our 2018-2019 NBA Season Preview, kicking off with the Atlantic Division! Raptors - 7:00 Celtics - 21:00 Sixers - 34:00 Knicks - 49:20 Nets - 1:07:00 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

After a nice summer vacation, Leif and Calvin are back on it to discuss all the offseason moves in the NBA, starting first and foremost with the blockbuster trade involving Kawhi Leonard and DeMar DeRozan. Is this a good trade for Toronto? For San Antonio? What happens next summer if Kawhi decides to leave? - We tackle all of those questions in this episode. We also talk about the Melo trade and buyout in Atlanta and if he'll make an impact for the Houston Rockets. Also about how Dennis Schroeder will fit in OKC, plus Dwight Howard's move to Washington. To wrap things up we discuss some latest free agent happenings like Jabari Parker to the Bulls, Michael Beasley to the Lakers, and the Kevin Love contract extension. Check it all out on this week's episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

NBA Free Agency has begun and boy has it not disappointed! We discuss LeBron going to the Lakers, as well as who followed him there. Also, we discuss Boogie Cousins going to the Warriors for pennies on the dollar. And we can't forget to talk about Paul George deciding to return to OKC for "unfinished business". We also step back and see how these moves have effected the Western Conference as a whole - as well as other moves made by Houston, Denver and other teams. https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Big, big episode for everyone this week! It is our free agency preview! But before that we get into a few other topics: NBA Draft Winners and Losers (2:00) NBA Awards Recap (22:05) And lastly we discuss everything related to NBA Free Agency (39:10) Follow us here: https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

And just like the NBA Season is over. The Warriors are champions once again after sweeping the Cavs. In the wake of these events we discuss several important questions: - Are the Golden State Warriors now a dynasty? - What do the Cavs do now post-LeBron? - What did we think of the mystery around LeBron's hand injury? We also discuss player legacies: -What is the legacy of LeBron James? Kevin Durant? and Stephen Curry? We also have some funny options for Dude and Dud of the week as well. You won't want to miss out! Follow us: https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/paceandspacepodcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pace-and-space-podcast/id1193042432?mt=2 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Calvin and Leif are back to discuss Games 1 - 3 of the NBA Finals and break down each game...but first, they have to discuss the weirdness that took place in Philly and Bryan Colangelo. What do the Sixers do now ahead of perhaps one of the biggest summers in the franchise's history? Will Brett Brown remain the GM? Will they go after a GM that can help bring in LeBron? So many questions still remain for the team with so much promise. By the way, the NBA Finals also happened this week. Calvin and Leif discuss LeBron's greatness, who should Finals MVP, and of course the Notorious J.R. Smith. Give us a follow: https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Two games into the Conference Finals and the heat is turning up! Leif and Calvin give an extensive breakdown of the first two games of Celtics vs Cavs, Rockets vs Warriors, as well give our thoughts on the 4 teams. We also give our thoughts on the Bucks hiring Mike Budenholzer, the Suns winning the NBA Draft lottery, and a few more topics as well. And don't forget to tune into our Dude and Dud of the Week! Follow Us: https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Note: We recorded this episode before the firing of Dwayne Casey It is Conference Finals time in the NBA Playoffs! So as usual, we have to give a preview on how we think both series will go. More importantly, Leif and Calvin do their "postmortems" on all of the teams that were ousted in the second round. To be honest, this is going to be a lot of spicy debating about the Toronto Raptors and what they should do next. You won't want to miss this episode. Ways to follow us: https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Round 2 is finally upon us! Leif and Calvin analyze each series and give their round 2 predictions. Sixers vs Celtics - Can Boston defy the odds once again? Are the Sixers ready for the big time? Raptors vs Cavs - Can Toronto prove their ready to step out of LeBron's shadow? How much longer can LeBron do it all? Warriors vs Pelicans - With Curry on his way back, is this series already over? How can the Pelicans shock the reigning champs? Rockets vs Jazz - Do the Jazz have enough firepower to keep up with Houston? Is Chris Paul ready to remove the second round monkey off of his back? https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Leif and Calvin are back to discuss all of the happenings on Round 1. Was it a goaltend? Does it matter? We also try to find out where Victor Oladipo has been imprisoned after Game 1. We discuss the disappointing performances throughout the East, setting up what could lead to the upstart 76ers making it all the way to the NBA Finals! In the West, it's business as usual with the Rockets and Warriors pretty easily getting through both of their series. But Round 2 may not be so easy for either team. Can the Pelicans give the Warriors a run of their money? Is Anthony Davis the best player in this series (spoiler alert: we disagree on this)? And who would the Rockets prefer to see: The Jazz or the Thunder? We also talk about impressive performances so far. Has Ricky Rubio finally realized his potential? Is Jrue Holiday the best sidekick in the playoffs? Listen in now to see how we answer all of these questions! https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

We are still only just a few games into all Round 1 matchups, but that doesn't stop from jumping to conclusions based on what we've seen so far. We have a lot of matchups to discuss and we give a lot of takes. Is Terry Rozier becoming a breakout player? Is Joe Prunty even coaching? How long will it take for John Wall to realize how he needs to play for this team to win? We discuss these questions and more all during our Eastern Conference recap. Then in the West, why won't the T-Wolves give Towns the ball? Are the Blazers frauds? Playoff Rondo is a real thing, but is Playoff Jrue also a thing? Where did Playoff P go in Game 2? You'll want to hear discuss all of this, plus give our Playoff Dudes and Duds of the Week. https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Buckle up everyone we have a jam packed episode for you! The NBA Playoffs start this weekend, and that means there's a lot to talk about. Calvin and Leif get into every matchup, give their predictions, and also give their preliminary NBA Finals predictions. Then, the episode takes a big tangent and Calvin and Leif get into an animated discussion on who should win Rookie of the Year. You won't want to miss that! Follow us: https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

We are getting closer and closer to the NBA Playoffs. As we look ahead to April, multiple storylines have popped up in the end of March to produce more intrigue. Steph Curry is injured once again, and will most likely even miss the first round of the playoffs. Are the Warriors in danger of a potential first round exit? LeBron has been playing at an all time high, even for him. Is this streak he's on a precursor to yet another Finals' appearance for himself and the Cavs? And, finally, Markelle Fultz has returned to the basketball court. Leif and Calvin discuss his return game and what it could mean for the Sixers (currently 4th in the East) in terms of making potential playoff noise. Lastly, for a change of pace, Calvin gives us the Dude and Dud of the Week. Follow us here: https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

March is Madness, and it's no less true in the world of the NBA. This week we get right into the fire with Wiggins' complaints about being the 3rd option on T-Wolves? Does he have a point? Calvin and Leif discuss. Also, what in the world is going on with the Spurs and Kawhi Leonard? Why is he still not on the court? And is this finally becoming a lost season for the San Antonio Spurs? Next, we circle back around to talk about the hottest team in the league right now: The Portland Trail Blazers. Are they for real? Just how good do we think they can be? Last up, we discuss more turmoil in Cleveland, this time with Ty Lue having to leave the team due to illness. We wish Ty Lue the best and openly wonder what this means, if anything, for the Cavs during this already tumultuous season. Last but not least, we get into Leif's Dude and Dud of the week! Follow us here: https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

The Raptors are the best team in the East...and it's time to give them their due! Calvin and Leif discuss all things Toronto after their impressive win to snap the Rockets win streak over the weekend. Kawhi is returning to the Spurs this week, but is it already too late? Or should we expect the Spurs to be THE SPURS and make a deep playoff run once again? We also talk about familiar faces and places as Derrick Rose reunites with Thibs in Minnesota and Dwyane Wade's resurgence since coming back to the Miami Heat at the trade deadline. How will these moves effect their teams moving forward? Last but not least, we have our Dude and Dud of the week. You're going to want to stick around for this one as Calvin ends with a very spicy take about Kevin Durant! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

What's your favorite soup? Would you throw it at someone? Did you find what Harden did to Wesley Johnson disrespectful? And where are Wesley Johnson's ankles?! These are the questions we need answered this week! While we have a bit of fun talking about J.R. Smith throwing soup and Wesley Johnson turning into a shooting stars meme, we also get into the Western Conference playoff race, which is as serious as it gets. Specifically, we talk Spurs (and are they in danger of missing the playoffs), the Blazers (winners of 7 in a row), the Pelicans (winners of 8 in a row), and also the Rockets (winners of 15 in a row!). Ten teams are currently fighting for playoff spots in the West, and we discuss (once again) who's chances we like the most. In contrast, it's looking more and more like the Easter Conference top 8 is set. But who will finish where? And who do we think looms as a sleeping giant in the East (it's not who you think). As usual, we finish things off with our Dude and Dud of the week. Follow us: https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

We're back! On a new day! Fresh off a jammed pack weekend of NBA Action, Leif and Calvin are ready to discuss it all. We start things off with the Warriors vs Thunder match this past Saturday. First off, was Zaza's play dirty? And are the Warriors a "dirty team" in general? We then take a closer look at the matchup between these two teams and openly wonder about the Thunder's chances in a playoff series. We follow that up by talking about some other dark horses in the Western Conference: The T-Wolves were starting to put things together, but now they've lost Jimmy Butler presumably until the playoffs. Can Towns and Wiggins step up as leaders and keep the team at pace for home court advantage? Then, after Calvin called them out last week after the Cousins' injury, Anthony Davis has put together a performance for the ages as the Pelicans have won 5 straight. Can he keep this going? Just how scare are the Pelicans heading into the playoffs? Lastly, we discuss Mark Cuban's comments about tanking and the state of the league in general. Is tanking good? Just a fact of the NBA? Can anything be done to fix it? We discuss that and more on today's episode! Follow us here: https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

And....we're back! On a new day this week, but giving you the same pace and space content you've come to love. Calvin and Leif recap All-Star Weekend, discuss their disappointments, what they liked, but...mostly their disappointments. After discussing All Star Weekend, they get into looking ahead to the second half of the NBA Season. Who will rise and fall in both conferences? Who will stay atop their respective conferences? We discuss all that and more so tune in! https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Wow! We had a massive amount of movement at the NBA Trade Deadline. And who was front and center but none other than LeBron's Cleveland Cavaliers, who moved a staggering 6 players and their own first round pick in a complete overhaul of the roster. We'll break down all those trades, what they mean for the Cavs, and how these moves impact the teams they dealt with. We also discuss the potential fit (or problem) of Isaiah Thomas on the Lakers. Will he end up getting bought out? After discussing the trades we get into ball movement and we start off this week with a little twist. https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Big, big trades this week in the NBA. Superstar and face of the Clipper franchise Blake Griffin was traded to Detroit. What does this mean for the Clippers? Who's in charge now? And did they press the right reset button? On the other hand, does this trade make Detroit a contender in the East? And are we thinking about contracts in the right perspective these days? After the trade talk (some of it), we get into injuries. Demarcus Cousins is out for the year with a torn achilles. We discuss what this means for the Pelicans and their playoff chances, but more importantly what this means for Cousins future and his impending free agency. We then (once again) get into the dysfunction in Cleveland, but before that we talk about Kevin Love's recent injury. Is this a hill too steep for the Cavs to climb back out of? Listen in for our takes. We also discuss the slam dunk participants, and finish things with the Dude and Dud of the week! Follow us here: https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Calvin and Leif had a lot to talk about the FIFTIETH episode of the Pace and Space pod. First up is meetings, meetings, meetings. They talk about the Cavs team meeting, the finger pointing of Kevin Love, and what does this all mean long term for the franchise. Next, we talk about Damian Lillard's recent meeting with Blazers' owner Paul Allen. Is Lillard in Portland for the long-haul? Will they finally need to split the Lillard/McCollum backcourt if they want to become a contender in the west? Then there is the Jason Kidd firing? Why did Milwaukee do it now? What does this mean for Giannis? And who do we think can come and turn things around? We couldn't complete this episode without talking about #TeamLeBron vs #TeamStephen. (Why isn't it #TeamSteph or #TeamCurry though? Who calls him Stephen anymore???)Leif and Calvin discuss the all-star teams, who they thought has the better roster, and who would they consider to be snubbed (and also who they should be replacing). We also have a new segment called "Ball Movement" this episode. And of coures, last but not least, we have Leif's Dude and Dud of the week. Don't forget to subscribe and follow: https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twiiter.com/paceandspacepod https://soundcloud.com/paceandspacepodcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pace-and-space-podcast/id1193042432?mt=2 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

This week's episode has action. It has intrigue. It has drama. It has STAR POWER. Leif and Calvin kick off this week's episode discussing the the brawls (or almost brawls) that have been occurring this week all over the NBA, featuring front and center the Rockets/Clippers scuffle. Next up we get into the trade rumors surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers. Will they be able to make any big moves to bolster their lineup for the second half of the season? We follow that up with a discussion of Kemba Walker and the trade rumors around him. What team do we want to see him on the most? Lastly, we get into the NBA All-Star selections. Leif and Calvin take on the roles of LeBron and Steph trying to round out the starting lineups of the two teams. We wrap up as always with Leif's Dude and Dud of the week. Follow us here: https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

In this week's episode, Leif and Calvin discuss all of the major roster moves effecting teams around the league. We talk about the returns of Kawhi Leonard, Stephen Curry, and Isaiah Thomas to their respective teams (3:25), then they get into the James Harden injury and its impact on the Houston Rockets and their chances at finishing atop the Western Conference. (30:00). After that, they discuss Donovan Mitchell, his amazing season, and the Rookie of the Year race. Calvin also gives a hot, hot, hot take on Donovan Mitchell and his future with Utah Jazz. (45:00). Then we wrap things up with Leif's Dude and Dud of the week. This week has a special twist to it. https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Wow what a slate of games we had on Monday! And Calvin and Leif are ready recap them all...well most of them. They give their thoughts on each of the first four games from the day, give their overall feelings about each team as we head into the new year, and also who stood out in each game (for better or for worse). Then we discuss if a team like the Raptors had a legitimate beef for being off the big day schedule? And what team(s) or player(s) would we like to see play on Christmas Day next year and beyond. And we also get into our dudes and duds of the week. https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

We're back with a brand new episode and it couldn't come at a better time. This is week is very on brand. The official/unofficial podcast of Kyle Kuzma was happy to discuss Kuzma's 39 point performance against the Rockets earlier this week. (2:00) That leads to bigger picture discussion about the Lakers at this point, and what Calvin and Leif they should moving forward. Big news for Isaiah Thomas and Cavalier fans this week, as IT will begin a rehab assignment in the G-League. What does this mean for the Cavs moving forward? And is it all systems go now? We wrap that up to give a preview of the five holiday games this coming Monday. Which games are we looking forward to? Stay tuned to find out. After that Leif gives his dude and dud of the week, and we wrap up discussing Lavar Ball's proposal to start a league for High School graduates called the Junior Basketball League. https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twittter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Lots to talk about in Episode 45 this week. First up, have to discuss the red hot Cavs who are on a 13 game winning streak. Is LeBron playing his best ball ever? Are the Cavs ready to take back their spot atop of the East, or are we looking at fools' gold? Next, we switch conferences and discuss the Cavs NBA Finals' rivals Golden State. Can KD keep the team moving full steam ahead with Steph Curry on the shelf? Could the Warriors actually not be the top seed in the West this year? We follow up answering those questions with looking at the western conference overall. Who do we think will be the odd team out come April? Lastly, we discuss the Philadelphia 76ers, who made a big trade Thursday afternoon by sending Jahlil Okafor, Nik Stauskas, and a 2nd round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for...Trevor Booker? What?! You know Calvin has to talk to Leif about this trade. Then we discuss Joel Embiid, both the internet sensation and basketball player. Is he quickly becoming the best center in the league? Calvin and Leif discuss all of this while their two favorite teams play each other (Lakers vs Sixers). Editor's note: Calvin was very happy while Leif was crestfallen. And last but not least we turn the floor over to Leif as he gives us his Dude and Dud of the week. You'll want to stay tune for this week's winners. https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Lots of big news this week! David Fizdale is out as head coach of the Grizzlies. What should Memphis' next steps be? Blake Griffin is out once again for an extended period of time with another knee injury. Are the Clippers headed for dark days? Plus, we get into LeBron getting ejected from a blowout win, ask whether or not the Eastern Conference has become better than the Western Conference, and Leif gives us his Dude and Dud of the week! Take that for Data! https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

We are in the middle of a NBA renaissance this season! Centers can now shoot 3's, dribble, even run the pick and roll! What does it all mean?! Calvin and Leif get into it this week in our episode. But before that, they get into Joel Embiid's career night versus the Los Angeles Lakers this week. Embiid looks like the real deal. Simmons looks like the real deal. Lonzo Ball? Well...we'll get into that (much to Calvin's chagrin). Also, how close are we to seeing more Magic Johnson type players entering the league? And did Kyrie Irving make the right choice to bet on himself? We answer all these questions, plus see who Leif has lined up for his Dude an Dud of the week. https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

It happened! Eric Bledsoe is a Buck? What does that mean for Giannis and co. in their pursuits to reach the top of the East? Moving on from that trade we go on to discuss some big name teams early on. Have the T-Wolves figure it out? Will OKC ever figure it out? What do the Rockets once CP3 is healthy? Also, where's Kawhi?! And do you buy the Celtics 10 game win streak? Last but not least we discuss if the Knicks are a playoff team, plus we get into Leif's Dude and Dud of the week. https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

We get right into the topic everyone is talking about this week: What is wrong with the Cavs? And can they get it together? How has the changes in the league impacted the Cavs long term outlook? Is the earlier start to the season negatively impacting veteran teams? Is it helping younger teams be competitive? Are the Magic a playoff team now? The Pistons? The Pacers? Then we discuss the early season performances of Kristaps Porzingis and Victor Oladipo. After all that, Leif discusses his Dude and Dud of the week! Follow Us: https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Calvin and Leif fire up the podcast machine to give their way too early thoughts and opinions on the NBA season after just one week. Is Giannis the MVP? Is Simmons winning ROY? What is going on with Fultz? And is Lonzo Ball a bust? Along with discussing all of those questions to two get into the Eric Bledsoe drama in Phoenix, and debate about which team he should play for next. Along with that they discuss the new and improved Blake, and whether or not they were wrong about these new look Clippers. Then they move on to their general likes and dislikes about the NBA season so far. Last but not least, Leif gives us his Dude and Dud of the week! Follow us here: https://facebook.com/paceandspacepocast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod Listen to us on Soundcloud, Apple Podcast, Overcast and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

The NBA Season has finally begun! But, sadly, we've already been faced with news to rain our NBA parade. We discuss the season ending injuries to both Gordon Hayward and Jeremy Lin. Next up, we take the time to wrap up our last bit of preview news with our NBA Award predictions. Who will win MVP? Coach of the Year? Rookie of the Year? And much more. Lastly, we give Leif some time to discuss the 76ers, since he had to miss out on our Atlantic Division preview last week. Follow us: https://facebook.com/paceandspacepodcast https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod Sometimes we write too! https://medium.com/the-sideline-reporter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

This week on the podcast we conclude our NBA Season Preview series with the Atlantic Division. Unfortunately, Leif was not able to be on this episode, but long time friends of the pod Jonathan and Martin hopped on to help us out. And seeing how Jon is a Celtics fan and Martin is a Nets fan this seemed like the perfect episode to have them on. We discuss the Joel Embiid extension, What we think of the new look Celtics, and whether or not the Raptors are spinning their wheels or not. We also discuss New York Basketball, explain our hopes for the Knicks, and Martin gives us a hot take guarantee about his beloved Nets! Look for some new changes to the Podcast and how you can reach us in the near future! https://facebook.com/thesidelinereporter https://twitter.com/paceandspacepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

The Pace and Space Season Preview makes a quick detour as we discuss the NBA's recent changes to the All Star game format. We discuss what we like and dislike about it, while also taking a huge tangent into which cities deserve basketball teams. After we wax poetic on all of that, we focus our attention on the Central Division. Which gets pretty dark. Will the Cavs retake the top spot in the East this season? Will the Bucks live up to their sleeper hype? What do the Pacers do now post Paul George? Same for the Bull post Jimmy Butler? And can Stan Van Gundy keep his job this season? We discuss all those questions and more on this week's episode! Ways to Follow us: https://facebook.com/thesidelinereporter https://twitter.com/theslreporter Calvin: https://twitter.com/caldan384 Leif: https://twitter.com/ldbcreations Find our work: https://medium.com/the-sideline-reporter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support

Just when Calvin and Leif were all set to get into the Southeast Division (not really), we got some big news this week. Melo got traded to OKC, and Wade found his way to the Cleveland Cavs. The duo also discusses the recent changes to lottery reform and resting players (Calvin has some intense thoughts on this!)posed by Adam Silver, in an effort to discourage tanking. After all of this, they finally get into the Southeast Division. Can the Wizards improve on last season's success? Can the Heat play a full season the way they did the second half of last season? Can the Hornets bounce back and make the playoffs? What do hawk fans have to look forward to this season? Are the Magic the worst team in the NBA? Check out the answers to all of these questions on our NBA Season Preview! https://facebook.com/thesidelinereporter https://twitter.com/theslreporter https://medium.com/the-sideline-reporter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pace-and-space-podcast/support