Which games should NBA fans be most excited about during the opening week of the 2017-18 season? Which matchups are appointment viewing on Christmas Day? For the 2017-18 season, who would you rather have: Nikola Jokic or DeMarcus Cousins? Jimmy Butler or Paul George? Kawhi Leonard or Kevin Durant? Joel Embiid or Karl-Anthony Towns? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @...
Aug 12, 2017•1 hr 16 min
With Doc Rivers out as Los Angeles Clippers president, is the dual coach/president role going extinct? Can Tom Thibodeau and Stan Van Gundy continue to handle those duties with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons, respectively? Is Michael Jordan right to say Kawhi Leonard is the best two-way player in the NBA? Who belongs higher on all-time rankings, Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? Should the Timberwolves hand a max contract to Andrew Wiggins? Do you buy the argument from Houston Rockets...
Aug 07, 2017•1 hr 19 min
Can the Cleveland Cavaliers go into training camp with Kyrie Irving on their roster? How will Derrick Rose fit in Cleveland? If the Cavs trade Irving, can Rose be a viable starter for them? Did the Brooklyn Nets err in not receiving a draft pick in their trade for Allen Crabbe? Why did the San Antonio Spurs overpay Pau Gasol? Is there reason to worry about Ben Simmons serving as the Philadelphia 76ers' starting point guard? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wil...
Jul 30, 2017•1 hr 9 min
With Kyrie Irving reportedly wanting out of Cleveland, should the Cavaliers trade him before training camp? Which teams make sense as a trade partner? What should Cleveland target in return? As for John Wall, will he live up to the four-year "supermax" extension he just signed with Washington? Does that contract limit the Wizards' ceiling? How can they improve moving forward? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss ...
Jul 24, 2017•1 hr 17 min
Is Carmelo Anthony eventually headed to the Houston Rockets? What should they be willing to give up to land him? Which other teams might be involved in this four-team trade? How will the latest free-agent signings fit in with their respective teams? Fresh off a dazzling summer league performance, is Lonzo Ball actually the greatest thing since sliced bread? Which other rookies have dazzled in Las Vegas? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan ...
Jul 15, 2017•1 hr 22 min
Which NBA teams made the smartest moves this offseason? Which managed to salvage bad situations? Which made the most regrettable decisions? (Here's looking at you, New York Knicks.) Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
Jul 08, 2017•1 hr 24 min
Does Gordon Hayward owe it to the Utah Jazz to orchestrate a sign-and-trade with the Boston Celtics for Jae Crowder? Are the Celtics a legitimate threat to the Cleveland Cavaliers or Golden State Warriors after signing Hayward? Will Paul Millsap make the Denver Nuggets a playoff team in the cutthroat Western Conference? How will Danilo Gallinari fare alongside Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan in L.A.? Were the Toronto Raptors right to re-sign Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka? Did the Philadelphia 76er...
Jul 06, 2017•1 hr 15 min
Did the Indiana Pacers get enough for Paul George? Why didn't they wait until free agency began? Will George's arrival convince Russell Westbrook to sign a "supermax" extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder? How will Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis fit with the Pacers? Will Jeff Teague be a good match with the Minnesota Timberwolves? How will Ricky Rubio fare on the Utah Jazz? Were the Los Angeles Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans right to retain Blake Griffin and Jrue Holiday, respectively...
Jul 01, 2017•1 hr 4 min
After acquiring CP3, what's next for the Houston Rockets? What big moves do the San Antonio Spurs have up their sleeves? Should the New Orleans Pelicans give Jrue Holiday a five-year max deal? Should the Dallas Mavericks match a max offer sheet for Nerlens Noel? How much should the Los Angeles Clippers offer Blake Griffin to keep him around? Are the Golden State Warriors at real risk of losing Andre Iguodala? Should the Los Angeles Lakers go all-in to trade for Paul George? Can the Utah Jazz kee...
Jun 30, 2017•1 hr 44 min
With Paul George likely to leave next year, should the Indiana Pacers allow Jeff Teague to walk in free agency? Should the Cleveland Cavaliers continue shopping Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love? Should the Detroit Pistons match any offer sheet Kentavious Caldwell-Pope receives? Can the Boston Celtics land both Gordon Hayward and Paul George? Should the Toronto Raptors blow up their core or attempt to bring back the band? How should the Philadelphia 76ers spend their $50-plus million in cap space? Wou...
Jun 27, 2017•1 hr 1 min
Did the Chicago Bulls get enough from the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Jimmy Butler trade? How will Jimmy Buckets fit in Minnesota? What's next for the Bulls? Who were the biggest winners and losers from the 2017 NBA draft? Did the Los Angeles Lakers give up too quickly on D'Angelo Russell? Is Brook Lopez a long-term fit with the Lakers? What does the Atlanta Hawks' decision to trade Dwight Howard mean for Paul Millsap's future with the team? How will the lower-than-expected 2017-18 salary cap ...
Jun 24, 2017•1 hr 18 min
Do the Indiana Pacers have to trade George this offseason? Should they do it by this Thursday's NBA draft? What should they expect in return? Is it time for the Chicago Bulls to trade Jimmy Butler? What is their long-term plan moving forward? Should the New York Knicks fire Phil Jackson before he can trade away Kristaps Porzingis? Should the Boston Celtics go all-in on acquiring KP? Why did the Cavaliers refuse to re-sign David Griffin? What does that mean for LeBron James' free agency in 2018? ...
Jun 20, 2017•1 hr 11 min
Did the Boston Celtics get enough to move down from No. 1 to No. 3? Should they keep the No. 3 pick or trade it for Jimmy Butler? What does the trade mean for Isaiah Thomas' future in Boston? How will Markelle Fultz fit alongside Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid? In the wake of this trade, who should the Philadelphia 76ers target in free agency? Does this deal justify The Process? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest James Holas (@snottied...
Jun 18, 2017•1 hr 14 min
Should the Cleveland Cavaliers roll back the same core, or should they shop Kevin Love and/or Kyrie Irving? Are the Golden State Warriors ruining the NBA by being too dominant? What makes Markelle Fultz the clear-cut No. 1 overall pick? Is Lonzo Ball a no-brainer for the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 2? Should the Philadelphia 76ers abandon the "best player available" mindset and consider fit at No. 3? Which non-Fultz prospects project as surefire All-Stars? Who should teams target in the middle of ...
Jun 16, 2017•1 hr 21 min
Can the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a 3-1 series deficit for the second straight year, or will the Golden State Warriors finish the deed this time? Does LeBron James belong in the GOAT conversation with Michael Jordan? Is LeBron a legitimate free-agent flight risk in 2018? Should the Boston Celtics consider shopping the No. 1 pick? Is Lonzo Ball the best fit for the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 2? Should the Sacramento Kings consider using the Nos. 5 and 10 picks to trade up? Check out the e...
Jun 10, 2017•1 hr 20 min
What were the big takeaways for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors from Game 1? What adjustments can the Cavaliers make heading into Game 2? Is this series already over? Should the Boston Celtics consider trading the No. 1 overall pick? Should LaVar Ball affect Lonzo Ball's draft stock? What should the Philadelphia 76ers do at No. 3? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the other top draft prospects? Which mid-first-round prospects could emerge as draft-day steals? Who are the...
Jun 02, 2017•1 hr 13 min
Can the San Antonio Spurs afford to stand pat at point guard this summer, or do they need to make a big splash in free agency? Should they be shopping LaMarcus Aldridge? What should the Boston Celtics do with Isaiah Thomas, Avery Bradley and Marcus Smart during the offseason, especially after landing the No. 1 overall pick? Is there any circumstance where the Celtics should consider trading that pick? What are the biggest keys to the NBA Finals? Who are the X-factors for each side? Would Chris P...
May 29, 2017•1 hr 21 min
Who were the biggest winners and losers from Tuesday's draft lottery? Is there any chance the Los Angeles Lakers don't select UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball at No. 2 overall? What should the Philadelphia 76ers do at No. 3? Did Zaza Pachulia intend to injure Kawhi Leonard? How can Gregg Popovich get the San Antonio Spurs back into their series against the Golden State Warriors? What changes should the Washington Wizards make to their roster this offseason? Do the Boston Celtics stand a chance agains...
May 17, 2017•50 min
After running out of steam in their second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs, what's next for James Harden and the Houston Rockets? What are the major keys to Game 7 of the Boston Celtics-Washington Wizards series Monday? Are the Golden State Warriors ruining the playoffs by being too good? How much money should the Utah Jazz be willing to spend on Gordon Hayward and George Hill in free agency this summer? Should the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers embrace a rebuild? Do the Spu...
May 14, 2017•1 hr 24 min
Did the Washington Wizards already blow their best shot of stealing their second-round series against the Boston Celtics? Can the San Antonio Spurs survive Tony Parker's season-ending injury? Do the Toronto Raptors and Utah Jazz have any chance of staving off elimination against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, respectively? How will the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks' front office overhauls affect their offseason plans? Should the New York Knicks be listening to trade offers...
May 07, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Did LeBron dominate just to remind us of who he is? Will Toronto improve now that they don't have to match up against Octo-Giannis? Will Golden State sweep the second round, regardless of match-up? How good is Kawhi Leonard? Was dropping four straight, after winning the first two, the most 2017 Bulls thing ever? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) discuss all of that and more.
Apr 30, 2017•1 hr 39 min
Can the Boston Celtics overcome their rebounding woes to get back into their series against the Chicago Bulls? What's going wrong for the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards, respectively? Do the Toronto Raptors have the personnel to slow down the Milwaukee Bucks? Should the Golden State Warriors rest Kevin Durant until the second round? How can the Memphis Grizzlies slow down Kawhi Leonard without Tony Allen? What adjustments should the Oklaho...
Apr 21, 2017•1 hr 27 min
What are the keys to each first-round series in the 2017 NBA playoffs? Who are the X-factors for each team? How will each series play out? Will there be any major upsets? Can the Cleveland Cavaliers snap out of their late-season funk? Who will win the battle of the MVP candidates between Russell Westbrook and James Harden? Are the Toronto Raptors a dark-horse threat to make the Finals? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek...
Apr 13, 2017•1 hr 23 min
Is Russell Westbrook's historic season enough for him to defy precedent and win Most Valuable Player? Does Kawhi Leonard's claim as the league's best two-way player mean he should win the award? How much should preseason expectations factor in to the MVP debate? Who should be Defensive Player of the Year, Draymond Green or Rudy Gobert? Can Joel Embiid win Rookie of the Year despite playing only 31 games? Who deserves consideration for Sixth Man of the Year, Most Improved Player, Coach of the Yea...
Apr 09, 2017•1 hr 25 min
What should Golden State Warriors fans hope to see from Kevin Durant upon his return? Which Eastern Conference team poses the biggest threat to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs? How will Derrick Rose's latest knee injury affect his free-agent prospects? With the New Orleans Pelicans officially eliminated from playoff contention, how should they build around the DeMarcus Cousins-Anthony Davis tandem? Should the Detroit Pistons blow up their core this offseason? How will Patrick Ewing fare ...
Apr 08, 2017•1 hr 24 min
Is Tony Parker playable against the Golden State Warriors in a hypothetical playoff matchup? Is it officially time to sound the alarm about the slumping Cleveland Cavaliers? If the Los Angeles Lakers draft Lonzo Ball, how would he fit next to D'Angelo Russell? Should the Phoenix Suns trade Eric Bledsoe this offseason and build around Devin Booker? Is it fair to call Andrew Wiggins a draft bust? Should the Dallas Mavericks go all-in on one final playoff push for Dirk Nowitzki in 2017-18? Are the ...
Apr 01, 2017•1 hr 29 min
Should the Philadelphia 76ers sign Joel Embiid to an extension this summer? What characteristics should the Orlando Magic look for in a new general manager if they fire Rob Hennigan? Will the New York Knicks' obsession with the triangle offense continue to be their downfall? Do the Brooklyn Nets have any signs of hope for the future? Are the Charlotte Hornets destined for the treadmill of mediocrity? Is Tinder helping eliminate home-court advantage in the NBA? Check out the episode to hear Morte...
Mar 25, 2017•1 hr 33 min
Has Dwyane Wade already played his final game with the Chicago Bulls? Do the Phoenix Suns have any chance of out-tanking the Los Angeles Lakers down the stretch? Are the Sacramento Kings less screwed post-Boogie trade than we thought? Which NBA prospects should we be watching during the NCAA tournament? Should the NBA intervene to prevent teams from resting players during marquee regular-season games? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all...
Mar 19, 2017•1 hr 16 min
How are the biggest players moved at the trade deadline faring on their new squads? Which teams are going to win the No. 8 seed in their respective conferences? Is it too early to panic about Los Angeles Lakers rookie forward Brandon Ingram? Where does Dirk Nowitzki rank among the all-time great power forwards in his generation? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) touch upon all of these topics and more.
Mar 11, 2017•1 hr 19 min
With Kevin Durant sidelined for the next four weeks (or longer), are the Golden State Warriors still the favorite to represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals? How will Kyle Lowry's wrist surgery impact the playoff seeding in the Eastern Conference playoff bracket? Does Joel Embiid deserve to be Rookie of the Year despite playing only 31 games? Should the NBA tweak the way buyouts currently operate? Are the New York Knicks insane for attempting to reinstall the triangle offense? Check o...
Mar 04, 2017•1 hr 7 min
