In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the first two games of the 2023 NBA Finals and the latest coaching updates around the NBA. 2:00: How did Miami even the series? 16:49: Game 3 preview 33:35: Adrian Griffin to the Bucks 38:42: Nick Nurse to the Sixers 48:40: Frank Vogel to the Suns 53:22: Monty Williams to the Pistons Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check ou...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 14 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, and New York Knicks. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 34 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder. 1:15: Chicago Bulls 25:32: Toronto Raptors 39:24: New Orleans Pelicans 1:00:22: Oklahoma City Thunder Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba...
May 21, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the fallout from the 2023 NBA draft lottery, preview the Eastern Conference Finals and discuss the latest surrounding Doc Rivers, Monty Williams and Ja Morant. 1:50: Victor Wembanyama's fit in San Antonio 12:28: Options for Charlotte, Portland and Houston at Nos. 2, 3 and 4 36:14: Eastern Conference Finals preview 49:39: Western Conference Finals Game 1 reaction 1:02:45: Doc Rivers and Monty Willia...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 32 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the 2023 Western Conference Finals and discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns. 2:05: On the Los Angeles Lakers' midseason turnaround 15:05: Who wins the Western Conference Finals? 32:42: Biggest offseason questions for the Warriors 56:40: Biggest offseason questions for the Suns Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://spo...
May 13, 2023•1 hr 19 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams they expect to make it to the conference finals and react to the All-NBA teams. 1:35: Knicks-Heat 16:30: Lakers-Warriors 35:55: Celtics-Sixers 50:31: Nuggets-Suns 1:14:22: All-NBA teams Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 27 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings. 4:38: Memphis Grizzlies 25:25: Los Angeles Clippers 40:23: Minnesota Timberwolves 55:34: Sacramento Kings Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-be...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their early takeaways from Round 2 of the 2023 NBA playoffs. 2:00: Reaction to Joel Embiid winning MVP 15:30: Celtics-Sixers 35:49: Nuggets-Suns 52:31: Knicks-Heat 1:05:15: Warriors-Lakers 1:19:41: Legacy talk for Steph and LeBron Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-bet...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 28 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets. 3:45: Mike Budenholzer's future with the Milwaukee Bucks 10:45: How the new CBA complicates the Bucks' retool 34:18: On Giannis and "failure" 42:55: Cleveland Cavaliers 59:45: Atlanta Hawks 1:15:10: Brooklyn Nets Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsb...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 30 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the five ongoing first-round series and whether any team can overcome a 3-1 deficit. 0:50: Bucks-Heat 14:30: Knicks-Cavaliers 32:27: Lakers-Grizzlies 48:45: Kings-Warriors 1:01:20: Celtics-Hawks Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 12 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the awards that have been announced for the 2022-23 NBA season and make their picks for the remaining awards. 5:30: Defensive Player of the Year 17:25: Clutch Player of the Year 21:10: Coach of the Year 30:28: Sixth Man of the Year 42:49: Rookie of the Year 50:10: Most Valuable Player 1:14:35: Executive of the Year Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fan...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their early takeaways from the opening round of the 2023 NBA playoffs. 1:30: Kings-Warriors 21:58: Suns-Clippers 35:22: Grizzlies-Lakers 46:21: Cavaliers-Knicks 1:07:42: Bucks-Heat Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the long-term futures of Rudy Gobert and Trae Young. 1:30: The Wolves' Rudy Gobert debacle 13:15: What's the Timberwolves' next move? 28:37: Hawks open to a Trae Young trade? Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba...
Apr 12, 2023•39 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what's been reported so far about the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement. 2:15: The second salary-cap apron 20:45: How the new CBA could increase parity 34:48: The new in-season touranment 46:55: Where the new extension rules might fall short 1:00:43: The cap-smoothing agreement 1:10:52: Positionless All-NBA teams and the 65-game minimum Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Spor...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 27 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Bogdan Bogdanovic's extension with the Atlanta Hawks and the current state of NBA discourse. 1:30: Bogdan Bogdanovic's extension with the Hawks 5:30: What is the Hawks' long-term plan? 35:43: Damian Lillard on NBA discourse 59:15: The discourse around the MVP race Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://...
Mar 18, 2023•1 hr 25 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams have the best young cores in the NBA. 1:00: Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets 18:08: Orlando Magic 29:20: Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers 50:58: Memphis Grizzlies Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 19 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the recent injury news about Lonzo Ball, Steven Adams, Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Luka Doncic. 1:00: Lonzo Ball and the Bulls 24:50: Steven Adams and the Grizzlies 37:31: Kevin Durant and the Suns 53:12: LeBron James and the Lakers 1:03:37: Luka Doncic and the Mavericks 1:13:40: A market inefficiency in the draft? Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook....
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 40 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 left in the 2022-23 NBA season. 1:00: MVP 33:54: Rookie of the Year + All-Rookie First Team 49:40: Defensive Player of the Year 1:03:25: Most Improved Player 1:16:00: Sixth Man of the Year 1:23:11: Coach of the Year Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 37 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which Western Conference teams are legitimate title contenders and which are pretenders. 0:50: Denver Nuggets 15:30: Memphis Grizzlies 33:15: Sacramento Kings 42:36: Phoenix Suns 59:24: Golden State Warriors 1:15:24: Dallas Mavericks 1:24:43: Which play-in teams could pull off an upset? Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 49 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) separate the Eastern Conference title contenders from the pretenders. 13:50: Boston Celtics 23:11: Philadelphia 76ers 37:35: James Harden/Rockets rumors 56:30: Cleveland Cavaliers 1:02:30: Brooklyn Nets 1:05:12 : New York Knicks 1:15:15: Play-in teams Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/thedu...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 33 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Atlanta Hawks' decision to fire head coach Nate McMillan, Russell Westbrook's fit on the Los Angeles Clippers, Kevin Love signing with the Miami Heat and Patrick Beverley joining the Chicago Bulls. 1:40: How much blame did McMillan deserve for the Hawks' mediocrity? 11:34: Should the Hawks be open to moving Trae Young? 30:40: Russ to the Clippers 43:23: Love to the Heat 50:22: PatBev to the Bul...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 5 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the top buyout signings so far and the best remaining options on the buyout market. 00:55: Dewayne Dedmon to the Sixers 6:05: Reggie Jackson to the Nuggets 9:00: Danny Green to the Cavaliers 16:27: Terrence Ross to the Suns 31:18: Justin Holiday to the Mavericks 35:53: Best Russell Westbrook landing spots 51:45: Best Kevin Love landing spots 1:02:46: Best remaining buyout options Follow us on Twitt...
Feb 18, 2023•1 hr 27 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the winners and losers from the 2023 NBA trade deadline. 18:10: Brooklyn Nets 29:45: Denver Nuggets 34:00: Los Angeles Lakers 39:50: Los Angeles Clippers 44:53: Rapid-fire winners 58:47: Chicago Bulls 1:14:22: Toronto Raptors 1:20:35: Portland Trail Blazers 1:26:44: Rapid-fire losers Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/teams/nba/teams Check o...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 36 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the fallout from the Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade for Kyrie Irving. 2:30: Does the reward outweigh the risk for the Mavericks? 12:40: What happens if this trade backfires on Dallas? 28:15 : Where does Brooklyn go from here? 44:50: Realistic expectations for the new-look Mavericks 1:00:51: What are the Lakers' options now? Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 20 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Kyrie Irving's trade request from the Brooklyn Nets and possible landing spots for him. 15:12: Should the Nets move Kyrie by the trade deadline? 26:19: How could Kyrie's trade request impact Kevin Durant's future? 39:21: Are the Lakers his most likely destination? 55:57: Should the Mavericks be interested? 1:04:50: What would a Suns trade look like? 1:17:30: Which other teams should inquire? Follow...
Feb 04, 2023•1 hr 23 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss surprises and snubs from the All-Star reserves and then discuss O.G. Anunoby, Chicago Bulls and Christian Wood trade rumors. 2:00: All-Star surprises and snubs 14:26: The quiet trade market 25:56: Should the Raptors trade O.G. Anunoby? 41:55: Which teams should pursue Anunoby? 1:01:50: Should the Bulls be shopping Alex Caruso or anyone else? 1:16:14: Could Christian Wood be on the move from Dallas?...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 32 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the All-Star starter selections and make their picks for the All-Star reserves. 5:00: All-Star starter snubs 18:15: Eastern Conference reserve locks 28:49: The Easten Conference wild cards 48:25: Western Conference reserve picks 1:04:05: The Jaren Jackson Jr. Reddit conspiracy Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 24 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Rui Hachimura trade and which Western Conference teams need to make a move ahead of the 2023 NBA trade deadline. 2:15: What is the Wizards' long-term plan? 15:57: Should the Lakers make another move beyond Rui? 26:49: Denver Nuggets 30:55: Memphis Grizzlies 39:31: Sacramento Kings 51:19: New Orleans Pelicans 59:02: Los Angeles Clippers 1:09:47: Dallas Mavericks 1:14:55: Phoenix Suns 1:18:09: Go...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 31 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which Eastern Conference title hopefuls need to make an upgrade ahead of the NBA's Feb. 9 trade deadline. 2:30: Boston Celtics 13:08: Philadelphia 76ers 28:34: Milwaukee Bucks 40:13: Brooklyn Nets 50:35: Cleveland Cavaliers 1:01:52: Other title hopefuls? Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 13 min
In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their midseason awards picks for the 2022-23 NBA season. 1:00: MVP 25:03: Rookie of the Year 35:43: Defensive Player of the Year 45:07: Most Improved Player 59:15: Sixth Man of the Year 1:16:21: Most Clutch Player 1:26:26: Coach of the Year Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 34 min
