In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which NBA teams are facing a make-or-break January. 1:40: Toronto Raptors 22:00: Chicago Bulls 37:32: Washington Wizards 55:47: Miami Heat 1:05:42: Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz 1:23:55: Other teams in this mix? Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which players should be named starters in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. 3:00: Should the NBA remove positions from the All-Star ballot? 15:36: Eastern Conference frontcourt starters 28:48: Eastern Conference backcourt starters 45:01: Western Conference backcourt starters 55:27: Western Conference frontcourt starters Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fand...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss James Harden's future in Philadelphia, Luka Doncic's historic night against the New York Knicks and whether it's time to buy the Brooklyn Nets as real title contenders. 2:00: Is James Harden a real threat to sign with Houston this summer? 13:45: Luka Doncic's historic night against the Knicks 31:09: Is it time to take the Brooklyn Nets seriously? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discu...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams might make sense as a trade partner for Trae Young. 2:10: The latest on Trae Young's future in Atlanta 17:33: Would some teams balk at the price for Trae? 30:11: Which teams would make sense for Trae? 46:23: What makes a Trae trade difficult Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and SB Nation NBA Editorial Manager Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) discuss how Anthony Davis' foot injury impacts the Los Angeles Lakers' trajectory leading into the trade deadline. 4:20: How had AD helped the Lakers turn their season around? 17:29: Does this injury justify the Lakers slow-playing a Russ trade? 31:36: Was there a Russ + picks trade that made sense, pre-AD injury? 45:23: Should the Lakers stand pat because of AD's injury...
Former NBA All-Star, and two-time All-NBA point guard, Deron Williams joins Mort on the pod to talk about his career, what he's been up to since retiring, which current player he'd love to play with, and what he thinks about the league today. Check out the episode to hear Morten and Deron discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the NBA's new awards trophies, the start of NBA trade season and the latest on the CBA negotiations. 2:00: The NBA's new awards trophies 12:04: The start of NBA trade season! ... or is it? 29:51: Which teams might pivot into being sellers? 47:19: The latest on CBA negotiations and how it could impact the trade deadline Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more. Foll...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) 2:30: How Anthony Davis' resurgence affects the Lakers' outlook 20:32: What does Killian Hayes' emergence mean for the Pistons long term? 35:29: Cam Reddish trade rumors 48:57: A James Harden teaser! Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) revisit the best and worst moves of the 2022 NBA offseason now that we're one-quarter of the way through the 2022-23 NBA season. 3:30: Dejounte Murray to the Hawks 15:55: Rudy Gobert to the Timberwolves 34:45: Bol Bol back to the Magic 35:35: Kevin Hurter and Malik Monk to the Kings 52:55: De'Anthony Melton to the Sixers 54:25: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Bruce Brown Jr. to the Nuggets 1:02:04: Jerami Gran...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their awards picks for the first quarter of the 2022-23 NBA season. 1:30: MVP 12:25: Defensive Player of the Year 23:24: Sixth Man of the Year 32:05: Rookie of the Year 43:38: Most Improved Player 53:39: Coach of the Year Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss whether the Chicago Bulls can turn their disappointing season around and try to find landing spots for Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins and Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder. 1:10: What has gone wrong for the Bulls lately? 17:22: Can the Bulls afford to be patient? 29:07: What would blowing it up look like for the Bulls? 52:08: John Collins trade buzz 1:10:38: Where would Jae Crowder make the most ...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the most surprising players one month into the 2022-23 NBA season. 1:30: Lauri Markkanen 16:05: Trey Murphy III 26:05: Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson 36:52: Bol Bol 48:30: Michael Porter Jr. 56:05: Desmond Bane 1:03:13: Ayo Dosunmu 1:04:53: De'Aaron Fox Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss potential landing spots and trade packages for Anthony Davis. 3:00: Why the Lakers should be open to Anthony Davis trades 20:13: Chicago Bulls 35:34: New York Knicks 50:37: Golden State Warriors 54:26: Minnesota Timberwolves 1:03:38: Denver Nuggets 1:15:56: Brooklyn Nets Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Spo...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the early returns from the biggest acquisitions of this past offseason. 1:30: Donovan Mitchell 10:55: Rudy Gobert 32:40: Dejounte Murray 45:45: Jalen Brunson 57:06: Malcolm Brogdon 1:04:36: Bojan Bogdanovic Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what's next for the Brooklyn Nets after they parted ways with head coach Steve Nash on Tuesday. 1:25: The Nets part ways with Steve Nash 16:01: The Nets' interest in Ime Udoka 35:46: The Sixers' tampering penalty 52:15: The NBA isn't all bad, we swear! Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams should be the most concerned about their slow start to the 2022-23 NBA season. 1:38: Brooklyn Nets 21:19: Los Angeles Lakers 46:19: Los Angeles Clippers 55:47: Miami Heat 1:08:39: Philadelphia 76ers 1:18:45: Dallas Mavericks 1:25:32: Golden State Warriors Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which hot starts to the 2022-23 NBA season are sustainable. 1:35: New York Knicks 9:30: Washington Wizards 25:29: Phoenix Suns 38:48: Portland Trail Blazers 51:10: New Orleans Pelicans Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their picks for every Eastern Conference team's over/under. 1:15: The tankers aren't tanking... yet 12:20: Rookie class living up to the hype 23:31: The Hornets and Wizards are surprisingly frisky 38:10: Christian Wood hits the ground running in Dallas 46:44: John Collins and De'Aaron Fox's hot starts 1:08:55: The MVP race looks loaded Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss whether to buy or sell some of the hot takes from the first few days of the 2022-23 NBA season. 1:30: Already time to panic for the Sixers? 18:41: Already time to panic for the Lakers? 31:22: Are the Pelicans legitimate title contenders? Are the Nets frauds? 47:06: Are the Heat headed for the play-in tournament? 59:05: Are the Jazz #TooGood for Wemby? Time to worry about the Nuggets' D? 1:11:53: Did...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their playoff picks for both conferences and their Finals picks ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. 1:30: Top six seeds in the East 16:48: East play-in tournament teams 27:02: Top six seeds in the West 41:20: West play-in tournament teams 52:14: Our Finals picks Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their picks for every major award ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. 2:00: Most Valuable Player 16:19: Defensive Player of the Year 26:54: Most Improved Player 42:27: Rookie of the Year 51:55: Sixth Man of the Year 1:04:37: Coach of the Year 1:13:41: Executive of the Year Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Draymond Green's punch, Victor Wembanyama's stateside debut and Rob Pelinka's extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. 1:25: The short-term implications of Draymond's punch 12:03: Is this a fork-in-the-road moment for the Warriors? 25:12: Is Victor Wembanyama the best prospect since LeBron? 30:22: How will Wembanyama affect the tank race? 44:16: What Rob Pelinka's extension means for the Lakers Check ...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their picks for every NBA team's over/under ahead of the 2022-23 season. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Use our special link zen.ai/thenbapod and use promo code thenbapod to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Dan Favale (@danfavale) go through their League Pass rankings for the 2022-23 NBA season. 6:00: Nos. 30-25 22:12: Nos. 24-20 35:58: Nos. 19-15 59:01: Nos. 14-10 1:15:12: Nos. 9-5 1:30:48: Nos. 4-1 Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Use our special link zen.ai/thenbapod and use promo code thenbapod to save 30% off your fi...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) speaks with Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) of PHNX Sports about Deandre Ayton's apparent dissatisfaction in Phoenix and Jae Crowder's trade request. Then, Bryan and Morten Jensen (@msjnba) discuss the Ime Udoka situation in Boston and the latest on Lonzo Ball's knee. 2:50: Does Deandre Ayton already want out of Phoenix? 15:04: Jae Crowder's trade request and potential landing spots 32:40: How the Ime Udoka situation could impact th...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) preview the Southwest Division ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. 3:55: How do the Mavericks replace Jalen Brunson? 17:43: What are realistic expectations for Houston's young core? 30:05: How will the Jaren Jackson Jr. injury impact the Grizzlies? 42:35: Will Zion Williamson be full go this year? 59:45: Are the Spurs the worst team in the NBA? Check out the episo...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Mike Vigil (@protectedpick) preview the Pacific Division ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. 2:50: How do the Warriors replace Otto Porter Jr. and Gary Payton II? 22:08: Who should be in the Clippers' starting lineup? 37:11: The Lakers aren't going to start the season with Russell Westbrook... right? 53:32: How do the Suns rebound from their collapse against the Mavericks? 1:14:09: Could the Kings snap their playoff dro...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Ryan Blackburn (@NBABlackburn) preview the Northwest Division ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. 3:10: Will Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. hit the ground running for Denver? 25:50: How will Rudy Gobert fit next to Karl-Anthony Towns? 40:50: How does Chet Holmgren's injury affect the OKC Thunder's trajectory? 57:30: Can the Portland Trail Blazers force their way back into the playoff mix? 1...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Giancarlo Navas (@gnavas103) preview the Southeast Division ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. 3:40: How will Dejounte Murray fit with Trae Young? 18:55: How do the Hornets replace Miles Bridges? 37:13: Who starts at the 4 for the Miami Heat? 59:36: Could the Orlando Magic be sneaky good this year? 1:12:31: Who should start at point guard for the Washington Wizards? Check out the episode to hear Bryan and Giancarlo dis...
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) preview the Atlantic Division ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. 3:45: Will the Celtics' offseason upgrades push them over the top in the East? 22:50: What to make of the Nets after *that offseason 39:25: Where do the Knicks turn after missing out on Donovan Mitchell? 56:47: Can James Harden help lead the Sixers to the Finals? 1:12:17: Are the Raptors a sleeping giant in the East? Check out...
