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…

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 …

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 …

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…

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 …

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://…

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! ---…

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 taki…

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 ca…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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 co…

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…

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 Bul…

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…

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 thi…

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 m…

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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify…

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:-Wha…

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 he…

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.A…

Note: We recorded this episode before the firing of Dwayne CaseyIt 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 spi…

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 hi…

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'…

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 …

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 w…

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 …

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 lo…

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 …

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 t…

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…

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 a…

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 …

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 perspec…

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 Lil…

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 Cavali…

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 Weste…

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 th…

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 …

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 …

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…

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 th…

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 Celtic…

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 Pis…

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 …

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.…

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 disc…

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 dar…