This week on JBT: The Knicks have a new coach, we debate whether David Fizdale can bring New York back to the playoffs. We also debate the following topics: -Is Cavs/Warriors IV an inevitability? -Should the Celtics keep Terry Rozier? -Will Dwayne Casey be fired? Plus, DBS is back! All that and more on this week’s Just Ball Things! KEEP BALLIN’ SUPERSTARS! #JBT #JacManuell #Cavs #Warriors #Celtics #Raptors #RookieWatch

We discuss the fate of the Sixers with the recent injury to their star center, Joel Embiid. Has LeBron done enough to win another MVP? What does Isaiah Thomas’ future in the NBA look like? Will Coach Thibs ever learn to manage his players? Finally, we discuss the future of Jabari Parker and Hassan Whiteside with their respective franchises. We’ve got JBTeam, Rookie Watch and in Off Topic, we go to a tried and true method of smashing Buzzfeed quizzes. All that and more on this

This week on JBT: We discuss Andrew Wiggins' future in Minnesota, the injuries affecting the top teams around the association and whether Isaiah Thomas needs to change his mindset. Speaking of, should the Lakers re-sign his teammate, Julius Randle? Will the Grizzlies win another game this season? And are the Pacers the biggest overachievers? Plus we've got JBTeam, Rookie Watch and DBS is back for all you 'tanking' fans. All that and more on this week's episode of JBT. KEEP BA

This week on JBTpod: -We discuss whether or not the Sixers should pursue LeBron in free agency this summer and whether the King will even make All-NBA First Team this year. -We delve into the hot form of Portland and if Bradley Beal is more important to the Wizards than John Wall. -Also, we debate if James Harden will join Stephen Curry to become the second unanimous MVP and has Derrick Rose played his final game in the NBA? -As always, there's JBTeam of the Week, Rookie Watc

Zaza is at it again, we discuss if the Warriors center is a legitimately dirty player or just plain clumsy. The Mavs had a horrible week; we delve into their situation and whether owner Mark Cuban should be fired as owner. Playoff changes have been a hot point this week around the league, we offer our possible solutions in the most Aussie way possible. Also Kawhi is gone for the season, will we see him in a Spurs uniform for the foreseeable future? We’ve also got JBTeam of th

The trade deadline has come and gone, we’ll break done all the moves and maybe a few that you might have missed. Should the Clippers have traded DeAndre and Lou Will? Should the Grizzlies have traded Tyreke Evans? We give our thoughts, plus our boy Ben Simmons was snubbed again! We go through the player taking his place. We’ve got all your regular favourites: JBTeam, Rookie Watch and DBS is back, and inspired by the release of the highly anticipated Marvel sensation, Black Pa

This week on JBTpod: We give our thoughts on the second round ballot of All-Star voting and Adam silver’s decision not to televise the draft choices. We chat about whether Stephen Curry’s hot form has elevated him into the MVP conversation and are the Timberwolves a greater threat for the title than the Oklahoma City Thunder. Plus we’ve got JBTeam of the Week, Rookie Watch and an Off Topic inspired by the world’s greatest cuisines. All that and more on this week’s episode of

We all know about the MVP race, but what about the young guys just trying to make it in this league? They deserve a race too and they have one; the Rookie Race. These are the top 5 NBA rookies so far this year. 1. Joel Embiid (17.0 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 2.3 bpg, 21.42 PER) Last week: 1 Joel Embiid is beasting and feasting and the best part about it is that he is still on a minute’s restriction. His most recent game is a ten point ten rebound game against the T’Wolves. He went down tw

*Photo via Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets lost their season opener to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, but there were still some positives for the home team. The biggest one was the debut for Nets rookie Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. In just 24 minutes of playing time, Jefferson scored eight points, five rebounds, two steals and a blocked shot. His offense (or lack there-of) is what caused him to slide in the draft, but he looked good against the Bulls. He seemed to be able to atta