The Step Back: An NBA Podcast

Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk are back to assess all the teams in the NBA? Are the Sixers contenders or pretenders? What about the Mavericks, Suns, Kings, Bucks and Clippers? And are the Lakers looming? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Now that they've shared the floor for a few games, what do we think about Kyrie Irving's fit with Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks? Wes Goldberg is joined by Locked On Mavericks host Nick Angstadt to discuss their early impressions of the new star duo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk evaluate the options in the Western Conference for the All-Star game. Should Zion start? Should Paul George go? Should Memphis and Denver get a second All-Star? And is Dame a lock? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Did the fans get it right? And who should the coaches pick as reserves? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk talk about Embiid, Durant, Harden, Trae and more on the Eastern Conference side. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After trading for Rui Hachimura, are the Lakers done dealing before the trade deadline, and do they owe it to LeBron James to part with future draft picks? Wes Goldberg is joined by Anthony Irwin to talk all things Lakers. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk focus in on the Philadelphia 76ers, looking at their best starting group and finding out what's working for them during this current run. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk engage in the great debate: who's the NBA MVP so far for the 2022-23 season. Lots of good candidates, including Luka Doncic, Joel Embieed, Ja Morant and two-time winner Nikola Jovic. And what should be held against Jayson Tatum? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wes Goldberg is joined by Grind City Media's Keith Parish to talk about if the Memphis Grizzlies can really win the NBA championship this season, Ja Morant's dunk and what the Grizzlies can do at the trade deadline. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With so many teams in the playoff mix, and no clear title contender, the lead-up to the trade deadline should be wild. Which NBA teams should be buyers? And what do they most need? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk look at the current top 5 in each conference, plus some wild cards such as the Heat, Knicks, Lakers and Warriors. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk as they determine which teams will win their respective divisions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk as they take a look at 12 stars in the NBA and what they need to do in 2023 to take their teams to the playoffs. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk examine the state of the 10 NBA teams that will play on Christmas Day. Mateo Mayorga joins on the Nuggets. #nba #nuggets #christmasdaynba #sixers #knicks #pelicans #warriors #grizzlies #lakers Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk assess the impact of the Anthony Davis and Steph Curry injuries on the Lakers and Warriors, respectively; find reasons for the Orlando Magic's recent run; and welcome Esfandiar Baraheni of SDPN Sports to examine the role of Jaren Jackson Jr. in the Grizzlies taking first in the West, and predict whether the Toronto Raptors will sell off amid a losing streak Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Pelicans make a statement, the Nets start to get it right & are we sleeping on Joel Embiid... again? All that & more PLUS Sam Amico of The Hoops Wire joins to talk Cavaliers. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk as they examine the Pelicans upturn this week and the Knicks fall from grace. Plus, Mark Jones from ESPN joins us for The Step Around to discuss the Sacramento Kings. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk as they discuss the flourishing Suns and the floundering Mavericks . Plus, Caitlin Cooper from Indy Cornrows (SB Nation) joins us for The Step Around to discuss unreal Indiana Pacers. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk as they talk about the Boston Celtics' domination, and a week of missteps for the Miami Heat. Plus, Will Gottlieb from CHGO Sports joins us for The Step Around to discuss the Chicago Bulls Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk as they discuss the Atlanta Hawks' stellar week, and some glaring missteps with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Plus, Sean Highkin from The Rose Garden Report joins us for The Step Around to fill us in on the Blazers' hot start. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk as they take a look at what's working for the Utah Jazz and some huge missteps with the Golden State Warriors. Plus, Matt Issa from FanSided & SB Nation joins us for The Step Around to fill us in on the Bucks current performance Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk as they dissect what's working for the Cavs this season and how to fix the Los Angeles Lakers. Plus, Vincent Goodwill from Yahoo! Sports joins us for The Step Around to fill us in on everything going on around league. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy