Episode 29 - 2026 NBA Season Quarter 2 Check-in

Episode 29 - 2026 NBA Season Quarter 2 Check-in

From The AM Basketball Breakdown by Adam Miller

January 25, 2026 · 1h 13m · Episode 29

About this episode

Adam and Chris discuss the NBA's Quarter 2, focusing on team performances and the evolving media landscape.

Adam and his friend Chris Thomas are joined for their Quarter 2 NBA recap, diving headfirst into the biggest storylines around the league. We kick things off by talking about the shifting landscape of NBA media, with Prime, Inside the NBA, and Peacock offering more open, player-driven conversations. Are we finally moving past the traditional ESPN-style debate format? Does the league benefit from having more voices and less centralized control over the narrative, and will ESPN feel pressure to modernize to keep up? From there, we check in on two teams heading in very different directions. First up, the Cavaliers, a preseason favorite for a deep playoff run that suddenly feels shaky. What is actually holding this team back, and is it time to consider moving pieces? Or can this group still right the ship? Then we turn to the Celtics. What has been the most surprising part of their success this season, and how much does Jayson Tatum’s return change the ceiling of this team? Are they legitimate title contenders, and if they make the Finals, who can they realistically beat? We also break down OKC’s place in the title picture, whether they are truly a lock to get out of the West, and if…

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