In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) look ahead to the big offseason questions for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs.What are the odds of Paul George remaining in OKC? Is it time for the Trail Blazers to break up Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum? Is Tom Thibodeau the right coach for the Timberwolves? Will the Spurs patch up their relationship with Kawhi Leonard?Check out the episode t...
Apr 29, 2018•1 hr 19 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the Warriors-Pelicans and Rockets-Jazz series ahead of the 2018 Western Conference semifinals.Can the Pelicans slow down Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant? Does New Orleans have enough offensive firepower to keep up with the Warriors? How can the Jazz limit Donovan Mitchell? Will Houston's three-point-heavy approach negate some of Rudy Gobert's defensive effectiveness? Check out the episod...
Apr 28, 2018•39 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Joshua Howe (@Howevolution) of Raptors Republic discuss their biggest surprises and disappointments from the first week of the 2018 NBA playoffs.Check out the episode to hear them discuss the Toronto Raptors starting a series 2-0 for the first time in franchise history, Hassan Whiteside and Jabari Parker clashing with their respective coaches, the return of Playoff Rondo and much more.Follow ...
Apr 20, 2018•1 hr 14 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their early takeaways from the first few days of the 2018 NBA playoffs.How much will Joel Embiid alter the Philadelphia 76ers-Miami Heat series? Are the Cleveland Cavaliers in legitimate trouble against the Indiana Pacers? Can the New Orleans Pelicans continue limiting the Portland Trail Blazers' star guards? Do the Utah Jazz have any chance against the Oklahoma City Thunder if Donovan Mitchell miss...
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 11 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the big decisions awaiting the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers this offseason.Should Mike Malone be on the hot seat in Denver? What should the Nuggets do with regard to Nikola Jokic's contract? Should the Clippers re-sign DeAndre Jordan and/or Avery Bradley? Are the Clippers better off after trading Blake Griffin?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Fol...
Apr 14, 2018•1 hr 8 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) break down Round 1 of the 2018 Western Conference playoff bracket and give their predictions for each series.Are the Minnesota Timberwolves too worn down to put up a fight against the Houston Rockets? Do the San Antonio Spurs stand any chance against the Golden State Warriors without Kawhi Leonard? Can the Portland Trail Blazers contain Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans? Should the Utah Jazz be fav...
Apr 13, 2018•1 hr 5 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) break down Round 1 of the 2018 Eastern Conference playoff bracket and give their predictions for each series.Will the Toronto Raptors exorcise their playoff demons against the Washington Wizards? Do the Kyrie Irving-less Boston Celtics have the firepower to keep up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks? Should the Philadelphia 76ers be on upset alert against the Miami Heat? Can the Indiana Pace...
Apr 13, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Can anyone compete with James Harden in the MVP race? Who's more deserving of Rookie of the Year, Ben Simmons or Donovan Mitchell? Did Joel Embiid's facial fracture seal Defensive Player of the Year for Rudy Gobert? Who deserves to emerge from the closely contested Coach of the Year race? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
Apr 11, 2018•1 hr 19 min
Who's the best player on the Los Angeles Lakers? What should the Lakers do with Julius Randle in free agency? If the Lakers do sign Paul George and LeBron James this summer, where would they stack up in the Western Conference? Should the Charlotte Hornets shop Kemba Walker over the offseason? Should the Detroit Pistons regret the Blake Griffin trade? Do they need to strip personnel power away from Stan Van Gundy? How can they improve moving forward? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@...
Mar 30, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Are the Golden State Warriors or Boston Celtics in danger of a first-round upset with Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving sidelined, respectively? What could trip up the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors? How concerned should the Cleveland Cavaliers be about LeBron James running out of gas? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
Mar 27, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Does Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince project as a No. 1 scorer someday? What should the Orlando Magic do with Aaron Gordon in free agency? Should the Brooklyn Nets offer D'Angelo Russell an extension? How much should the Chicago Bulls be willing to match on an offer sheet for Zach LaVine? Should the New York Knicks effectively punt on the 2018-19 season with Kristaps Porzingis recovering from a torn ACL? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) dis...
Mar 26, 2018•1 hr 31 min
With Tyronn Lue sidelined by health issues for the time being, what can we expect from the Cleveland Cavaliers moving forward? Are they the biggest wild card in the playoffs? Which NBA draft prospects stood out during the first week of the NCAA tournament? Did anyone do damage to their draft stock? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Daniel O'Brien (@DanO_Bball) of FanRag Sports discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @Th...
Mar 20, 2018•55 min
If the Memphis Grizzlies land the No. 1 pick, should they take Deandre Ayton or Luka Doncic? Should the Phoenix Suns re-sign Elfrid Payton this summer? How should the Dallas Mavericks make use of their cap space? Do the Sacramento Kings have any players worth building around? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
Mar 18, 2018•1 hr 18 min
Can Deandre Ayton cement himself as the No. 1 overall prospect in this year's draft class with a strong NCAA tournament? What should NBA scouts hope to see out of Marvin Bagley III, Michael Porter Jr., Jaren Jackson Jr. and Trae Young? Which prospects could surge up draft boards in the coming weeks? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Chris Stone (@cstonehoops) of Sporting News and FanSided discuss all of that and more. Follow us on ...
Mar 14, 2018•53 min
Can Derrick Rose resuscitate his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves? Should the NBA have intervened with the Chicago Bulls' decision to rest a healthy Robin Lopez and Justin Holiday? Will Corey Brewer make a difference with the Oklahoma City Thunder? Is it time to worry about Stephen Curry's ankle? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod ?
Mar 12, 2018•57 min
In the wake of the NCAA's recruiting scandal, should the NBA ditch its one-and-done rule? Can it make the G League more appealing to elite high school prospects? What other steps could it take to reform youth basketball? Has the Los Angeles Lakers' recent surge affected their outlook this offseason? Will they be a more attractive free-agent landing spot to Paul George? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more. Follow us on T...
Mar 06, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Are the Philadelphia 76ers a legitimate landing spot for LeBron James? How can they carve out the requisite cap space for him? Is any team going to back up the Brink's truck for Isaiah Thomas? Will Shabazz Muhammad make much of a difference on the Milwaukee Bucks? Can the Blazers hold off the Minnesota Timberwolves for the No. 3 seed in the West? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod...
Mar 02, 2018•58 min
Should the San Antonio Spurs consider holding Kawhi Leonard out even if he declares himself ready to return? Are the Minnesota Timberwolves the third-best team in the West with a healthy Jimmy Butler? How much will Marco Belinelli and Ersan Ilyasova help the Philadelphia 76ers? Are the Toronto Raptors the favorites in the East? Could the Houston Rockets upset the Golden State Warriors? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and mor...
Feb 27, 2018•1 hr 16 min
How should the San Antonio Spurs proceed with Kawhi Leonard moving forward? Are the Minnesota Timberwolves in danger of falling out of playoff contention in the wake of Jimmy Butler's knee injury? Will the NCAA's recruiting scandal impact draft-eligible prospects? Was the NBA right to fine Mark Cuban for his comments on tanking? Should the league change the way it seeds teams for the playoffs? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that...
Feb 26, 2018•1 hr 18 min
Can the Houston Rockets stave off the Golden State Warriors for home-court advantage in the West? Which teams will land the final few playoff spots in the West and the East? Can LeBron James catch up with James Harden in the MVP race? What will determine who wins Rookie of the Year? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
Feb 22, 2018•1 hr 34 min
How will the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers mesh? Do they stand a chance against the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors or Golden State Warriors? How will Isaiah Thomas fit with the Los Angeles Lakers? Why did the Orlando Magic sell low on Elfrid Payton? Are the New York Knicks heading in the right direction? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
Feb 11, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Should any team be willing to give up a first-round pick for Marcus Smart, Tyreke Evans or Lou Williams? What should the Utah Jazz expect to receive for Rodney Hood? If LeBron James were to waive his no-trade clause, what would it take to pry him away from the Cleveland Cavaliers? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
Feb 07, 2018•1 hr 21 min
With Kevin Love out until March due to a hand injury, can the Cleveland Cavaliers snap out of their recent tailspin? Did the Chicago Bulls get enough from the New Orleans Pelicans for Nikola Mirotic? With Jabari Parker back, are the Milwaukee Bucks dark-horse Finals contenders? How will Greg Monroe fit with the Boston Celtics? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
Feb 05, 2018•1 hr 16 min
With DeMarcus Cousins done for the year due to his torn Achilles, where do the New Orleans Pelicans go from here? Should they be buyers at the trade deadline? Can they still make the playoffs? How should the Washington Wizards approach the deadline with John Wall sidelined until March? Should the Oklahoma City Thunder look for outside help to replace Andre Roberson? Will the Memphis Grizzlies conduct a fire sale with Mike Conley now out for the season? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen...
Jan 31, 2018•1 hr 25 min
Did the Los Angeles Clippers get enough for Blake Griffin? Why did they decide to trade him now? Where do they go next? How does the trade impact the Detroit Pistons' short- and long-term outlook? Can they build a championship contender around Griffin and Andre Drummond? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
Jan 30, 2018•39 min
Who were the notable All-Star snubs? How should LeBron James and Stephen Curry divvy up their picks in the All-Star draft? Should San Antonio Spurs fans be concerned about Kawhi Leonard's reported frustration with the franchise? How can the Cleveland Cavaliers fix what's ailing them? Were the Milwaukee Bucks right to fire head coach Jason Kidd? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod...
Jan 25, 2018•1 hr 16 min
In this episode, Bulls HQ host, Mark Karantzoulis, joins Morten to talk all things Chicago Bulls, as well as the upcoming trade deadline. Should the Bulls make a concerned effort to take, or should they stick with their new winning ways? What role will Zach LaVine have in the future? Is Robin Lopez worth more to the Bulls as a player, than as a trade asset? And why does Charlotte want to pair Kemba Walker with a big contract, when this decreases a potential return in a trade? Check out the newes...
Jan 20, 2018•1 hr 23 min
Which players should be selected as reserves for the 2018 All-Star Game in each conference? Who will be snubbed from All-Star consideration? Can the NBA do anything to increase the competitiveness of the All-Star Game? Will scrapping the East-vs.-West format accomplish that goal? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
Jan 14, 2018•52 min
Halfway through the 2017-18 NBA season, who are the favorites for each of the league's major awards? Can anyone catch Lou Williams in the Sixth Man of the Year race? Is Brad Stevens running away with Coach of the Year? Will anyone challenge Victor Oladipo for Most Improved Player? Is there a front-runner for Defensive Player of the Year? Can Donovan Mitchell supplant Ben Simmons in the Rookie of the Year race? Did James Harden's hamstring injury open the door for other challengers in the MVP rac...
Jan 14, 2018•56 min
Which NBA teams should be buyers and sellers at the 2018 trade deadline? Should the Los Angeles Lakers start clearing out cap space for their ambitious free-agent plans? Is it time for the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers to begin a rebuild? Should the Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans consider trading Paul George and DeMarcus Cousins, respectively? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more. Follow us o...
Jan 12, 2018•1 hr
