The NBA Podcast

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 ope...

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...

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 Twi...

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...

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 inter...

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 Bul...

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: @...

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 Orle...

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 FanD...

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: h...

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.c...

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 front...

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:...

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...

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 + p...

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...

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 t...

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.fa...

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 loo...

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 FanD...

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...

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...