The NBA Podcast

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by special guest Dan Favale (@danfavale) of the Hardwood Knocks podcast and Bleacher Report to go through their League Pass rankings for the 2023-24 NBA season. 3:20: Nos. 30-27 15:40: Nos. 26-22 33:17: Nos. 21-17 48:53: Nos. 16-13 1:04:58: Nos. 12-9 1:20:04: Nos. 8-5 1:39:43: Nos. 4-1 Follow us o...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the fallout from the Boston Celtics' trade for Jrue Holiday. 2:05: Boston Celtics 26:16: Portland Trail Blazers 33:16: Malcolm Brogdon landing spots 49:45: Philadelphia 76ers 1:04:20: Other questions leading into media day Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbo...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the fallout from the Milwaukee Bucks' blockbuster trade for Damian Lillard. 5:00: Milwaukee Bucks 23:16: Portland Trail Blazers 39:34: Phoenix Suns 53:57: Who messed up more, the Miami Heat or the Toronto Raptors? 1:11:20: Jrue Holiday landing spots Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel S...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and Giancarlo Navas (@gnavas103) of the Miami Heat Beat podcast preview the Southeast Division ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season. 3:20: Atlanta Hawks 25:52: Charlotte Hornets 36:56: Miami Heat 55:35: What if the Heat don't get Damian Lillard? 1:13:29: Orlando Magic 1:28:41: Washington Wizards Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via Fan...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by special guest Ryan Blackburn (@NBABlackburn) to preview the Northwest Division ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season. 5:10: Denver Nuggets 26:36: Minnesota Timberwolves 49:54: Oklahoma City Thunder 1:06:45: Portland Trail Blazers 1:35:21: Utah Jazz Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sp...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) preview the Pacific Division ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season. 2:40: Golden State Warriors 18:24: How interested should the L.A. Clippers be in James Harden? 33:29: Non-Harden Clippers storylines 53:07: Los Angeles Lakers 1:12:17: Phoenix Suns 1:38:31: Sacramento Kings Follow us on Twitter: @...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) of the Gyro Step Podcast preview the Central Division ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season. 3:15: Chicago Bulls 22:53: Cleveland Cavaliers 43:07: Detroit Pistons 56:32: Indiana Pacers 1:11:31: Milwaukee Bucks Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel....

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) of Spotrac preview the Atlantic Division ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season. 8:30: Boston Celtics 29:03: Brooklyn Nets 53:09: New York Knicks 1:12:51: Philadelphia 76ers 1:37:28: Toronto Raptors Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook:https://spor...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by special guest Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) of the In The NO podcast to preview the Southwest Division ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season. 3:10: Dallas Mavericks 20:34: Houston Rockets 33:10: Memphis Grizzlies 48:21: New Orleans Pelicans 1:08:34: San Antonio Spurs Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPo...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Team USA's loss to Lithuania at the FIBA World Cup and Shai-Gilgeous Alexander's dynamic run with Team Canada. 3:50: Team USA's loss to Lithuania 14:49: JJJ's foul trouble and Team USA's bigs problem 31:33: SGA and Team Canada 55:16: NBA expansion and the new media rights deal Follow us on Twitter: @...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their top takeaways from the first round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. 2:05: Team USA takeaways 15:53: France's surprising demise 29:37: Biggest standouts from the first round Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/basketball?tab=fiba-world-cup http...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss P.J. Washington's new contract with the Charlotte Hornets and Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks. 1:00: P.J. Washington's new contract with Charlotte 15:26: Why Giannis won't sign an extension this summer 30:13: How should the Bucks react to Giannis' comments? 42:38: The Bucks' b...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the 2023 FIBA World Cup. 3:10: Team USA breakdown 15:17: What Anthony Edwards' breakout means for the Timberwolves 26:17: Biggest threats to Team USA 43:36: Team USA's possible Achilles' heel Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/basketball?tab=f...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the early favorites for each of the major 2023-24 NBA awards. 2:00: Most Valuable Player 16:19: Rookie of the Year 24:45: Defensive Player of the Year 36:26: Most Improved Player 53:04: Clutch Player of the Year 1:00:40: Sixth Man of the Year Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbo...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Trill Bro Dude (@trillbrodude) of the You Know Ball podcast discuss the absolute dumpster fire that is the Philadelphia 76ers. 2:40: Why did James Harden accuse Daryl Morey of lying? 20:00: Should the Clippers feel more urgency to acquire Harden? 39:32: Did tampering rules contribute to the breakdown between Harden an...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Josh Hart's new extension, the early leaks from the 2023-24 NBA schedule and the latest on the Damian Lillard trade front. 2:50: Reaction to Josh Hart's four-year, $81M extension 16:20: Opening week schedule highlights 31:15: The Christmas Day schedule 44:24: The NBA strikes back at Dame Follow us on...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) of SB Nation discuss the record-setting extensions that Anthony Davis signed with the Los Angeles Lakers and Jaylen Brown signed with the Boston Celtics. 4:55: Reaction to Anthony Davis' extension 19:15: Any concerns with AD's extension? 33:50: The Lakers' outlook this season 50:29: Reactio...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the NBA's new in-season tournament, changes to the flopping and coaches' challenge rules and innovations they'd like to see. 1:00: First impressions of the in-season tournament format 13:18: Will the prize money get players (and fans) to buy in? 30:51: The coaches' challenge rule change 41:45: The ne...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) break down Joel Embiid's recent comments about wanting to win a championship "in Philly or anywhere else" and how that could affect James Harden trade negotiations. 1:30: Should the Sixers be worried about Joel Embiid asking out? 10:45: The implications for the James Harden trade talks 33:05: What would be a...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Isaiah Stewart's extension with the Detroit Pistons, the Philadelphia 76ers' decision to match the offer sheet that Paul Reed signed with the Utah Jazz, and what the Toronto Raptors should do with Pascal Siakam. 1:15: Isaiah Stewart's extension 17:35: The BBall Paul offer sheet saga 33:16: Should the...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Dejounte Murray's new extension, the Grant Williams sign-and-trade and the Portland Trail Blazers' decision to match Matisse Thybulle's offer sheet from the Dallas Mavericks. 1:30: How the new CBA led to Murray's extension 14:50: What's next for the Hawks? 29:36: What does Murray's extension suggest...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss who the top title contenders are after the first wave of free agency and highlight the top remaining free agents. 1:25: Which teams are the biggest title threats in 2023-24? 18:29: Do the Blazers *have* to send Dame to Miami? 38:38: Best remaining free agents Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) of Spotrac and The Front Office Show discuss their favorite and least-favorite signings from the first weekend of 2023 NBA free agency. 5:00: The best values so far 19:35: Houston's spending spree 37:15: Other standout deals 46:31: The Suns and other winners so far 58:16: Which deals might age poorly? F...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Damian Lillard's trade request and where James Harden might end up after opting into his contract. 3:00: Is it Miami or bust for Dame? 14:21: Other possible Dame destinations 31:25: Is Harden heading to the Clippers? 48:44: What does the Harden situation mean for Joel Embiid's future in Philly? Follo...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast , Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Utah Jazz's trade for John Collins, the Chicago Bulls extending Nikola Vucevic and preview 2023 NBA free agency. 3:15: John Collins actually got traded! 16:12: Bulls extend Nikola Vucevic 29:18: Where will the top free agents land? 45:50: Are Brook Lopez and Fred VanVleet legitimate flight risks?...