In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their picks for the 2019-20 All-NBA teams. Who should be the first-team All-NBA center? Is there room for Damian Lillard on the first team? Do Pascal Siakam, Khris Middleton and Jimmy Butler deserve All-NBA nods? Should voters overlook team success when considering Bradley Beal, Trae Young and/or Devin Booker? Where does Ben Simmons fit in? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of ...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 6 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) give their final picks for every major 2019-20 NBA award. Is Giannis Antetokounmpo the clear-cut MVP, or does LeBron James have a case? Is Giannis the Defensive Player of the Year as well? Can anyone challenge Ja Morant for Rookie of the Year? Who should win the wide-open Sixth Man of the Year, Most Improved Player and Coach of the Year races? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of th...
Jul 19, 2020•1 hr 15 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the latest COVID-19 news from the NBA bubble, Rajon Rondo's broken thumb and some lineup changes for the Philadelphia 76ers. If Russell Westbrook can't join the Houston Rockets in Orlando, what does that mean for their chances of advancing in the playoffs? Will Rajon Rondo's broken thumb affect the Los Angeles Lakers' title odds? Could Victor Oladipo make the Indiana Pacers a dark-horse title threat...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the depleted Brooklyn Nets, Joel Embiid's concerns about the NBA restart and players complaining about the accommodations at Walt Disney World. How much will Jamal Crawford and Michael Beasley help the Nets? Was Kendrick Perkins right to mock Embiid's concerns about the bubble? Are players risking PR backlash for criticizing their accommodations at Disney World? What will next season look like? Chec...
Jul 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams might be dark-horse title contenders when the 2019-20 season resumes in Orlando. Are the Denver Nuggets a legitimate threat to emerge from the West? Could the Houston Rockets' small-ball experiment work? Do the Toronto Raptors have a genuine chance to defend their title? Are the Boston Celtics the biggest threat to the Milwaukee Bucks in the East? Check out the episode to hear Morten and...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 23 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the latest news pertaining to the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season and the possibility of a second "bubble" environment in Chicago. Should the NBA be entertaining a second bubble for the eight teams that weren't invited to Orlando? Does the risk outweigh the reward? What's a better alternative? Will the spike in coronavirus cases in Florida cause the NBA to rethink the resumption of the 2019-20 ...
Jul 03, 2020•58 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss winners and losers of the seeding-game schedule and notable players who won't join their teams for the rest of the 2019-20 season. Are the New Orleans Pelicans a lock to force a play-in tournament? Can the Boston Celtics jump the Toronto Raptors for the No. 2 seed in the East? Are we headed for a Miami Heat-Philadelphia 76ers first-round series? How much will the Los Angeles Lakers miss Avery Bradle...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) re-draft the lottery of the 2013 NBA draft. Which player would we take over Giannis Antetokounmpo in any draft class since 2000? Who goes at No. 3, Victor Oladipo or CJ McCollum? Which undrafted free agents sneak into the re-draft lottery? How far do Otto Porter Jr., Cody Zeller and Nerlens Noel fall? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAP...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 20 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) re-draft the 2014 NBA draft class. Who goes No. 1 overall, Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid? Where do the likes of Zach LaVine, Aaron Gordon and Marcus Smart wind up? How far does Andrew Wiggins fall? Which real-life second-round picks jump into the re-draft lottery? Does Jabari Parker get selected at all? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAP...
Jun 20, 2020•1 hr 15 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss some of the latest Bradley Beal trade rumors and go over possible free-agent targets for teams ahead of the 2019-20 season resuming. Should the Brooklyn Nets go all-in on a third star and trade for Beal? What could the Los Angeles Lakers offer for him? Which other teams should be interested? And who's out there on the free-agent market that teams should consider signing over the next few weeks? Chec...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 10 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Nikola Jokic's weight loss, LaMarcus Aldridge's injury, concerns about the NBA's bubble and the latest New York Knicks coaching rumors. Will Jokic's weight loss hurt him more than it helps him? Is the San Antonio Spurs' 22-year playoff streak finally coming to an end? How should fans feel about players who are concerned about the NBA's bubble environment in Orlando? Would Tom Thibodeau be the best c...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the top storylines for when the 2019-20 NBA season resumes in late July. How will the extended layoff affect teams? Will any teams attempt to manipulate their seeding for easier early-round playoff matchups? Are the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers still resounding favorites? Which teams loom as dark-horse title contenders? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan d...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 10 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by Anthony Sain (@SainAsylum) of AllGrizzlies.com to discuss the NBA's imminent return (!) and the ongoing nationwide protests over George Floyd's death and racial inequality. How will the NBA's new playoff format affect the bottom of the Western Conference bracket? Should the play-in tournament be here to stay permanently? Which teams might benefit from the extended time off? How has the NBA rea...
Jun 05, 2020•58 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the top centers on the 2020 NBA free-agent market. Should Andre Drummond decline his $28.75 million player option? Will Montrezl Harrell re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers? Should the Charlotte Hornets go after Christian Wood? Can the Toronto Raptors retain Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol? Could Derrick Favors change the NBA landscape by joining a contender? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Br...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 15 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) of Yahoo Sports discuss the latest news about the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season and possible playoff scenarios. How many teams should we expect to see come back? What playoff formats are actively being discussed? How will the NBA keep players safe? Check out the episode to hear Morten, Bryan and Keith discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @The...
May 30, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the top power forwards in the 2020 NBA free-agent class. What is Anthony Davis' best contractual option in free agency? Is Brandon Ingram a no-brainer max player? Which teams should go after Danilo Gallinari and Davis Bertans? Should the Denver Nuggets try to retain Jerami Grant and/or Paul Millsap? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @T...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 12 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the top small forwards in the 2020 NBA free-agent class. Should DeMar DeRozan decline his $27.7 million player option? How much should the Sacramento Kings be willing to spend on Bogdan Bogdanovic? Which contenders should go after Joe Harris? Who should take a flier on Derrick Jones Jr.? Should the Los Angeles Clippers attempt to re-sign Marcus Morris? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan ...
May 24, 2020•1 hr 14 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the top shooting guards in the 2020 free-agent class. Should Evan Fournier decline his $17.2 million player option? If so, where should he sign this offseason? What about Tim Hardaway Jr.? Which teams should be interested in Malik Beasley? Will Kentavious Caldwell-Pope opt in? Which contenders could use Austin Rivers? Where would Bryn Forbes fit best? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan d...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by Bleacher Report NBA national featured columnist Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to discuss B/R's GM Week project. As the Sacramento Kings GM, what did Grant hope to accomplish? How did he shake up the Kings' roster? How did he think he did? What did Bryan do as the Denver Nuggets' GM? What is Michael Porter Jr.'s trade value moving forward? And what were some of the other big moves made throughout t...
May 17, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the top point guards in the 2020 NBA free-agent class. Which teams should be interested in Fred VanVleet? Will Goran Dragic receive more than the mid-level exception? Should teams prioritize veteran backups such as Jeff Teague or D.J. Augustin? Will point guard prospects rise in the draft because the free-agent class is so weak? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and ...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the latest updates on when (or if) the 2019-20 NBA season will resume in the wake of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's call with players Friday. Why is a single-site solution more feasible than having every team play at home? Does the Disney idea make more sense from a medical perspective than Vegas or vice versa? Will the NBA's plan for player testing work? If fans can't attend games in the 2020-21 se...
May 09, 2020•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) re-draft the lottery of the 2015 NBA draft. Is Karl-Anthony Towns still the No. 1 overall pick? Who goes at No. 2, Kristaps Porzingis or Devin Booker? Do real-life top-five picks Jahlil Okafor (No. 3) and Mario Hezonja (No. 5) go in the re-draft lottery? How many real-life second-round picks become lottery picks in the re-draft? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more. Fo...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 15 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by T.J. McBride (@TJMcBrideNBA) of Mile High Sports to discuss whether there's a "right" way to rebuild in today's NBA. What lessons should rebuilding teams take away from the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers? What are some of the typical pitfalls in a rebuild? Why haven't the New York Knicks, Orlando Magic or Phoenix Suns dug their way out of long-term rebuilds yet? How does ownership facto...
May 02, 2020•1 hr 24 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the top offseason questions for every team in the Northwest Division. Should the Utah Jazz try to trade Mike Conley this offseason? Did the Denver Nuggets miss their window for a consolidation trade? Should the Oklahoma City Thunder try to sell high on Chris Paul? How much should the Minnesota Timberwolves be willing to spend on Malik Beasley? Should the Portland Trail Blazers run it back or conside...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 24 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the top offseason questions for every team in the Southwest Division. How much should the Memphis Grizzlies spent to retain De'Anthony Melton? What should the Dallas Mavericks' top priority be this offseason? Is Brandon Ingram a no-brainer max for the New Orleans Pelicans? Should the Houston Rockets bring back Daryl Morey and Mike D'Antoni? Is it time for the San Antonio Spurs to rebuild? Check out ...
Apr 25, 2020•1 hr 23 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the top offseason questions for every team in the Pacific Division. How much should the Los Angeles Clippers pay to re-sign Montrezl Harrell? What should the Sacramento Kings' walk-away price be for Bogdan Bogdanovic? Is Anthony Davis a lock to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers? Should the Phoenix Suns re-sign Dario Saric? What should the Golden State Warriors do with their top-five pick? Check ou...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 23 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by Bleacher Report lead draft writer Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) to discuss Jalen Green's decision to bypass college for the G League and go over the 2020 NBA draft class. How do scouts feel about Green's decision to go to the G League next year? Will it impact his draft stock at all? Why is the 2020 NBA draft class considered so weak? Is there a consensus No. 1 pick? Which non-lottery pro...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest K.C. Johnson (@kcjhoop) of NBC Sports Chicago discuss the recent changes the Chicago Bulls have made to their front office. Why did the Bulls decide to overhaul their front office? What is new executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas' vision for the team moving forward? How does former EVP John Paxson fit into the mix? What does Karnisovas' arrival mean for the ros...
Apr 15, 2020•41 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Eric Pincus (@EricPincus) of Bleacher Report and Basketball Insiders discuss the financial ramifications of the ongoing NBA shutdown. Why is the league trying to withhold a larger percentage of players' paychecks? How much could the NBA lose if it cancels the regular season and/or the playoffs? How will that affect players? What does all of this mean for the 2020-21 salary cap? Check out the ...
Apr 11, 2020•59 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the NBA's possible return and the Chicago Bulls' ongoing front office search. What will it take for the NBA to return this season? Is the quarantine/bubble solution realistic? What can the NBA learn from MLB's proposal? When will fans be able to attend again? And who should Bulls fans want the team to hire as the next top executive? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that ...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 4 min
