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Pro Basketball Today with Coach Young

Pro Basketball Today with Coach Young

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 Hosted by Coach James Young, this weekly review of the NBA will keep you updated on everything on and off the court. By combining in-depth basketball analysis, betting strategies, and engaging discussions on sports and pop culture, this podcast will inform, entertain, and inspire you. Basketball
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  • S1 Ep17: All-Star Weekend Recap, Jazz & Pacers Tanking Fines, Can Sixers Make A Run?

    S1 Ep17: All-Star Weekend Recap, Jazz & Pacers Tanking Fines, Can Sixers Make A Run?
    Feb 17 2026
    In episode 17 of Pro Basketball Today, Coach James Young recaps All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, including the Knicks winning the team skills challenge (Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Alan Houston), Keshad Johnson winning the dunk contest, Damian Lillard winning the 3-point contest while injured, and the USA vs. World All-Star format that brought improved effort and defense, with Anthony Edwards named MVP. The show covers NBA fines for roster management ($500K to Utah, $100K to Indiana) amid concerns about tanking, notes a report that Utah’s Jaren Jackson Jr. may miss the rest of the season for left knee surgery, and discusses Sacramento’s situation with a key 20-PPG scorer undergoing season-ending right hand surgery while the roster wasn’t broken up at the deadline. Chris Paul’s retirement after 21 seasons is highlighted.. In “Future Focus,” Coach targets two teams in the NBA that could make a run in the second half of the season or fall short of a playoff/play-in spot. The “Final Four” includes Jeremy Sochan signing with the Knicks and a look at New York’s depth, Alex Sarr’s right hamstring strain for Washington and the team’s longer-term outlook, criticism of Cam Thomas’ situation and defense, and LeBron James missing his 18th game and losing award eligibility. The episode closes with a Buzzer Beater as Commissioner Adam Silver provides comments on NBA expansion, projecting two teams with Seattle and Las Vegas as leading candidates and potential conference realignment.
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  • S1 Ep16: 2025-26 NBA Trade Deadline Recap + Listing Winners & Losers

    S1 Ep16: 2025-26 NBA Trade Deadline Recap + Listing Winners & Losers
    Feb 10 2026
    In Episode 16 of Pro Basketball Today, Coach James Young dives deep into a series of blockbuster NBA trades that have reshaped team rosters and their future directions. Key trades include Jaren Jackson Jr. moving from Memphis to Utah, James Harden being traded from the LA Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Anthony Davis landing with the Washington Wizards. We also cover major moves involving the Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks, among others. Stay tuned for in-depth analysis, winners and losers of the trade deadline, and future focus predictions.
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    24 mins
  • S1 Ep15: De'Andre Hunter Traded to Kings + Rick Kamla Joins

    S1 Ep15: De'Andre Hunter Traded to Kings + Rick Kamla Joins
    Feb 3 2026
    In Episode 15 of Pro Basketball Today, Coach James Young discusses major NBA trades, including a three-team trade involving De'Andre Hunter. The Sacramento Kings acquire Hunter while the Chicago Bulls get Dario Saric and future second-round picks. Vit Krejci also moves from the Atlanta Hawks to the Portland Trailblazers. The episode delves into Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade buzz, with teams making aggressive offers to the Milwaukee Bucks as the trade deadline looms. Key injuries to players like Aaron Gordon and Steven Adams are analyzed, and the impact on their respective teams is discussed. In addition, Coach brings on Rick Kamala from X-Rated Sports Network to preview potential surprise teams in the East and West, as well as teams that might disappoint. The show concludes with talk about Paul George's suspension, standout rookies like Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, and LeBron James' All-Star snub.
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