In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what lies ahead for the Lakers, Blazers, Grizzlies, Knicks and Wizards this offseason. How much should the Lakers be willing to spend on Dennis Schroder? How can the Blazers appease Damian Lillard? Should the Grizzlies sign Jaren Jackson Jr. to an extension? Who should the Knicks target in free agency? Is it finally time for the Wizards to consider trading Bradley Beal? Check out the episode to hear...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 35 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the Nets-Bucks, Sixers-Hawks and Suns-Nuggets series along with Game 7 of Clippers-Mavericks. How do the Nets and Bucks match up defensively against one another? Who are the big X-factors in that series? Who should the Sixers start in place of Joel Embiid if he misses time with his knee injury? How can the Nuggets slow down the Suns' backcourt? Can the home team win a game in Clippers-Mavericks for ...
Jun 05, 2021•1 hr 23 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what comes next for the Boston Celtics in the wake of Danny Ainge's surprise resignation. Later in the episode, David Ramil (@dramil13) of Locked on Heat joins Mort and Bryan to preview the Heat's biggest offseason questions. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss how a handful of notable injuries are shaking up the NBA title race. Will Anthony Davis' groin injury send the Los Angeles Lakers home in Round 1? How can the Dallas Mavericks regain momentum in the wake of Luka Doncic's neck injury? Do the Philadelphia 76ers have enough talent to close out the Washington Wizards without Joel Embiid? How have these injuries affected the overall title race? Check out...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by Caitlin Cooper of Indy Cornrows to discuss what's next for the Indiana Pacers, and then they preview the offseasons for the Charlotte Hornets, San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors. Is there any way the Pacers can bring back Nate Bjorkgren? Should they run it back with their roster next season? How much should the Hornets be willing to spend on Devonte' Graham and Malik Monk? Should the ...
May 29, 2021•1 hr 14 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) break down every first-round playoff series heading into Game 3. Can the Miami Heat get back into their series against the Milwaukee Bucks? Can the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers without a healthy Chris Paul? How can the Portland Trail Blazers counter the Denver Nuggets' Aaron Gordon adjustment? Should Elfrid Payton be out of the New York Knicks' rotation? Is it time for the Los Angeles Clippers t...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 17 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the top takeaways from every Game 1 of the 2021 NBA playoffs. How should the Los Angeles Clippers defend Luka Doncic moving forward? How did the Portland Trail Blazers limit Nikola Jokic to only one assist? How can the Los Angeles Lakers get Anthony Davis going against the Phoenix Suns? Should Tom Thibodeau stop messing around with Elfrid Payton in his starting lineup? Are the Utah Jazz in danger of...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 34 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview every first-round series ahead of the 2021 NBA playoffs. How can the Milwaukee Bucks stave off another Miami Heat upset? Can the Dallas Mavericks avoid getting knocked out by the Los Angeles Clippers for the second straight year? How can the Denver Nuggets slow down the Portland Trail Blazers' backcourt? Will the Los Angeles Lakers' two-big lineup work against the Phoenix Suns? Will the Atlanta Hawk...
May 22, 2021•1 hr 28 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what's next for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors this offseason. Should the Thunder try to trade Al Horford this summer? How much should the Kings be willing to spend on Richaun Holmes? What should be the Pelicans' walk-away price for Lonzo Ball? Should the Bulls renegotiate-and-extend Zach LaVine? How much should the Raptors offer ...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 24 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their All-NBA and final awards picks for the 2020-21 NBA season. Should both Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic be on the All-NBA first team? Where should Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler be? Does Chris Paul deserve an All-NBA spot? Who should get the third-team forward spot between Paul George and Julius Randle? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter:...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 17 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what's next for the Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves. Should the Rockets try to move off John Wall and Eric Gordon this summer? What should the Pistons make of their rookies? How much should the Cavs spend on Jarrett Allen in free agency and on a Collin Sexton extension? What areas of need do the Magic need to address this offseason? Sho...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 27 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Indiana Pacers' ongoing Nate Bjorkgren disaster and other coaches who are reportedly on the hot seat. Has the Bjorkgren situation deteriorated to a point of no return? Should the Portland Trail Blazers be looking to move on from Terry Stotts? Is Mike Budenholzer done in Milwaukee if he can't get to the conference finals? Should the Sacramento Kings be willing to eat the remaining $11.5 million o...
May 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which NBA teams they believe will have the brightest future. Did the New York Knicks earn a spot thanks to their surprising season? Where do the Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder rank? Do the New Orleans Pelicans have the league's brightest future because of Zion Williamson? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more. Follo...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 24 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss how the play-in tournament races might play out over the coming weeks. Are the New York Knicks a lock to finish as a top-six seed? Should the Miami Heat be favored in the East's play-in tournament? Could the Los Angeles Lakers slip into the West's play-in tournament? Will any of the play-in teams be a threat to pull off a first-round upset? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all ...
Apr 25, 2021•1 hr 25 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their picks for every major award with one month remaining in the 2020-21 regular season. Can Joel Embiid catch Nikola Jokic for MVP? Should Ben Simmons beat out Rudy Gobert for Defensive Player of the Year? Will LaMelo Ball's wrist injury shake up the Rookie of the Year race? Should Julius Randle or Jerami Grant win Most Improved Player? Who should be the Coach of the Year? Check out the episode to he...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 23 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss whether any team in the Eastern Conference is capable of preventing the Brooklyn Nets from reaching the NBA Finals. What does LaMarcus Aldridge's retirement mean for the Nets' chances of advancing to the Finals? Are the Milwaukee Bucks their biggest threat in the East? What matchup problems do the Nets and Philadelphia 76ers pose for one another? Does any team in the East other than the Bucks or Six...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 21 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss whether the Los Angeles Lakers' chances of repeating as champions are in jeopardy. How important is home-court advantage to the Lakers? Can they bank on Anthony Davis staying healthy? Are the Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers or Denver Nuggets legitimate threats to dethrone them? Can anyone else in the West pull off a first-round upset? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan disc...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 15 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which prospects in the 2021 NBA draft class are worth tanking for. Is Cade Cunningham the clear-cut favorite for the No. 1 overall pick? How does Evan Mobley compare to James Wiseman and Deandre Ayton? Are the Jrue Holiday comparisons justified for Jalen Suggs? Where do Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga rank among the top prospects in recent years? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discu...
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 14 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss how the trade deadline and buyouts have shaken up the NBA title picture. Are the Denver Nuggets a real threat to win the title after adding Aaron Gordon? How will LaMarcus Aldridge and Blake Griffin impact the Brooklyn Nets? What will Andre Drummond add to the Los Angeles Lakers? Will Victor Oladipo help the Miami Heat get back on track? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of ...
Apr 04, 2021•1 hr 21 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) discuss the winners and losers of Thursdays' NBA Trade Deadline. How will Aaron Gordon in with the Denver Nuggets? Is the acquisition of Nikola Vucevic going to keep Zach LaVine in town for longer? What is the next step for the Orlando Magic? Is there a future for Norman Powell in Portland? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Keith discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod...
Mar 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) discuss the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline. Which team is going to get Kyle Lowry? Are the Bulls a candidate to land Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan? Should the Celtics prefer Aaron Gordon or Harrison Barnes? What will happen to Victor Oladipo? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Keith discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) discuss Atlanta's five-game winning streak, what the Wolves need to do in order to not be dreadful anymore, and they close by looking at trade options near the NBA Trade Deadline. Could the Hawks consolidate some of their assets to get better? Should the Sixers make a play for Buddy Hield? Why do the Minnesota Timberwolves have six shooting guards? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Keith discuss a...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 15 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by Yahoo! Sports NBA writer Keith Smith, who will also be filling in for Bryan over the next few weeks, to discuss the upcoming NBA trade deadline on March 25th. What should the Orlando Magic ask for Nikola Vucevic? Are the Kings in seller mode? How interested is Boston in Harrison Barnes and would he fit their team? What are the odds of Victor Oladipo remaining in Houston past the deadline? Chec...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 29 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams they have an extra close eye on for the second half of the 2020-21 NBA season. Can Dallas continue their hot streak? Do the Celtics need to make upgrades at the NBA trade deadline? Should the Nuggets consider trading Michael Porter Jr.? Will the Pacers put a scare into top-tier East teams? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: ...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 20 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their picks for every major award at the midway part of the 2020-21 NBA season. Who could stop Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic from winning MVP? Is Rudy Gobert the clear front-runner for Defensive Player of the Year? Can anyone catch Jordan Clarkson for Sixth Man of the Year or Jerami Grant for Most Improved Player? Is Quin Snyder the clear favorite for Coach of the Year? Check out the episode to hear M...
Mar 06, 2021•1 hr 22 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Atlanta Hawks firing Lloyd Pierce, what's next for John Collins and Victor Oladipo and other Houston Rockets trade ideas. Did Pierce deserve to get fired? Is Nate McMillan the right person to lead the Hawks moving forward? Should they be shopping Collins ahead of the trade deadline? Does Oladipo have a future in Houston? Which other players should the Rockets attempt to trade this year? Check ou...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 15 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what's wrong with the biggest NBA disappointments and whether they can turn their seasons around. Has the Boston Celtics' title window closed? Can the Denver Nuggets trust Michael Porter Jr. moving forward? Are the Miami Heat no longer a threat in the East? Should the Dallas Mavericks regret the Josh Richardson trade? How should the New Orleans Pelicans build around Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingra...
Feb 27, 2021•1 hr 18 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss All-Star snubs, DeMarcus Cousins landing spots, Kristaps Porzingis trade rumors and the Minnesota Timberwolves' coaching change. Who were the most egregious All-Star snubs this year? Which teams should be interested in Cousins following his release from the Houston Rockets? Should the Mavericks be willing to trade Porzingis? Which teams should pursue him? Did the Timberwolves mess up by not promotin...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 17 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) react to the All-Star starters being named and make their picks for the All-Star reserves. Should Damian Lillard have gotten the starting nod over Luka Doncic? Was Kyrie Irving the right choice next to Bradley Beal? Who should be locks in the East and West among the reserves? Which players deserve the final few wild-card spots? Could injury replacements open up additional spots? Check out the episode to hea...
Feb 20, 2021•1 hr 15 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what's next for Andre Drummond and Blake Griffin, what Anthony Davis' injury means for the Lakers and the red-hot Suns and Jazz. Was Draymond Green right to call out the double standard regarding the Cavaliers sitting Drummond? Can any team afford to bring on Griffin? Will Davis' injury hurt or help LeBron James' MVP case? Should the Suns be having buyer's remorse on Jalen Smith? Are the Jazz a legi...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 26 min
