The NBA Podcast

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Deandre Ayton's return to the Phoenix Suns, where Donovan Mitchell might be headed next, Russell Westbrook's future and Keldon Johnson's extension. 2:15: The Deandre Ayton offer sheet saga 16:22: What should the Knicks be willing to give up for Donovan Mitchell? 33:00: Should the Knicks go all-in on M...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest winners and losers from the first week-and-a-half of 2022 NBA free agency. 5:30: The Chicago Bulls (?) 8:10: The Boston Celtics (sigh) 14:53: The Los Angeles Clippers 21:00: The Sacramento Kings 22:00: The Dallas Mavericks 31:45: Other clear free-agency winners 40:50: The Philadelphia 76er...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the best and worst signings from the first week of 2022 NBA free agency. 1:20: Caleb Martin back with the Heat 3:30: T.J. Warren to the Nets 10:17: Kevin Knox to the Pistons 16:34: Donte DiVincenzo to the Warriors vs. Malik Monk to the Kings 23:45: Marvin Bagley III back to the Pistons vs. Jalen Smith...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest deals from the first two days of 2022 NBA free agency. 3:40: The Rudy Gobert trade 19:51: The Malcolm Brogdon trade 27:10: The Kevin Huerter trade 32:13: Kevin Durant's trade request 52:13: The max extensions (Beal, LaVine, Zion, etc.) 1:01:37: The Knicks' offseason moves 1:17:51: Favorite...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the 2022 NBA free-agent class. 1:15: How James Harden's opt-out impacts the Sixers 7:10: Kyrie Irving's return to the Nets 11:33: The Knicks' pursuit of Jalen Brunson 24:11: The Clippers' addition of John Wall 29:05: Taurean Prince's extension with Minnesota 45:02: The Dejounte Murray trade 57:31: The...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) go over the biggest winners and losers from the 2022 NBA draft. 2:30: Which team was the biggest winner of the draft? 14:33: Other winners from draft night 28:58: Value picks outside of the lottery 47:04: Did the Kings screw up? 1:02:08: The Knicks-Hornets-Pistons trade 1:18:51: Did the Hornets just screw the...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Jerami Grant trade and the latest news and rumors leading up to the 2022 NBA draft. 1:30: Top three of the 2022 NBA draft set? 10:22: Who won the Jerami Grant trade? 15:45: Can the Blazers get OG Anunoby as well? 27:16: Where is John Collins going? 45:22: Is Kyrie Irving a real flight risk for the...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by Ricky O'Donnell (@SBN_Ricky) to preview the 2022 NBA draft. 5:45: Who's the No. 1 prospect in this year's draft class? 18:49: Who will the Magic take at No. 1? 30:11: Ricky's favorite mid- and late-lottery picks 39:35: Top mid- and late-first-round targets 58:15: Will wing-heavy teams impact tea...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Christian Wood trade, Kenny Atkinson's about-face on the Charlotte Hornets and the biggest offseason questions for the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. 3:00: The Christian Wood trade 23:19: Atkinson bails on the Hornets 37:15: Biggest offseason questions for the Celtics 53:14: What's a fa...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by Bleacher Report draft expert Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) to preview the 2022 NBA draft class. 2:00: Who's the top prospect in this class? Is that who Orlando is likely to take at No. 1? 12:18: What should the Kings do at No. 4? 21:57: Favorite mid- and late-lottery picks 31:16: Who could...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals, preview Game 6, then touch on the JaMychal Green trade and the Charlotte Hornets hiring Kenny Atkinson as their new head coach. 2:20: Andrew Wiggins' impact on the Finals 17:12: How the Celtics can force Game 7 33:30: The JaMychal Green trade 51:03: Kenny Atkinson's fi...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Games 2 and 3 of the 2022 NBA Finals and whether the Utah Jazz are poised to blow their roster apart this summer. 2:00: Should Draymond have been tossed from Game 2? 13:55: What went wrong for the Warriors in Game 3? 31:45: Are the Celtics now the favorites to win the Finals? 40:15: Should Steph be Fi...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Game 1 of the 2022 NBA finals and the big-picture takeaways from the playoffs. 1:45: Game 1 takeaways 12:01: Game 2 adjustments 30:37: Will these playoffs cause teams to shy away from one-way players? 43:36: The value of continuity 58:59: Will teams move toward starting even *more* wings now? 1:05:47:...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the 2022 NBA Finals and discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Miami Heat. 3:45: How do the Celtics defend Steph Curry? 11:35: How do the Warriors defend the Celtics' starting five? 20:57: Which team will have the bigger issue with turnovers? 33:06: Our Finals picks 41:03: Biggest offseason q...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview Game 7 of Heat-Celtics, discuss the Mavericks' biggest offseason questions and round up the latest NBA news and rumors.  3:00: Heat-Celtics Game 7 preview 21:38: Will the Mavericks keep Jalen Brunson this summer? 30:40: Do the Mavericks need to add a second star next to Luka Doncic? 44:57: How will Da...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) give their updated conference finals predictions after the first few games of Celtics-Heat and Warriors-Mavericks. 1:30: What went wrong for the Celtics in Game 3? 14:34: Keys to Celtics-Heat Game 4 33:27: What went wrong for the Mavericks in Game 2? 46:28: How can the Mavericks get back into this series? 1:0...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest questions after the 2022 NBA draft lottery. 1:40: Orlando Magic's options at No. 1 17:50: OKC Thunder's options at No. 2 30:07: Houston Rockets' options at No. 3 39:35: What should the Sacramento Kings do at No. 4? 47:26: How the lottery affects Jalen Brunson's free-agency outlook 55:27: W...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the Eastern and Western Conference Finals and discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks. 1:30: Eastern Conference Finals preview 17:43: Western Conference Finals preview 39:45: What do the Suns do with Deandre Ayton this offseason? 54:11: Other Suns offseason dec...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview Game 7 of the Celtics-Bucks and Suns-Mavericks series and discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies. 2:05: Celtics-Bucks Game 7 preview 20:54: Suns-Warriors Game 7 preview 36:26: Sixers’ biggest offseason questions 48:06: Harden contract options 59:49: Ca...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) give their updated predictions for the conference semifinals and discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors? How has Joel Embiid's return swung the Heat-Sixers series? Can Phoenix get its offense back on track? Do the Bucks have enough shot creation withou...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Utah Jazz, New Orleans Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets. Should the Jazz trade Rudy Gobert and/or Donovan Mitchell this offseason? What happens if the Pelicans aren't willing to give Zion Williamson a fully guaranteed five-year max extension?...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the 2022 NBA conference semifinals and make their predictions for each series. Do the Philadelphia 76ers stand a chance against the Miami Heat if Joel Embiid can't return at some point during the series? Will the Milwaukee Bucks miss Khris Middleton more on offense or defense? What are the keys to a p...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs. Should the Nets be willing to offer Kyrie Irving a five-year max extension? Will the Cleveland Cavaliers bring back Collin Sexton? Should the Hornets be willing to...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss how Devin Booker and Khris Middleton's recent injuries could impact the 2022 NBA playoffs. Could the Chicago Bulls now knock off the Milwaukee Bucks without Middleton? Are the Phoenix Suns now in danger of a first-round upset? Are the Utah Jazz headed for an offseason roster shakeup? How can the Minne...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their top takeaways from Game 1 of every first-round playoff series. Are the Dallas Mavericks cooked without Luka Doncic? Should the Memphis Grizzlies pivot away from Steven Adams? Will Scottie Barnes' injury finish the Toronto Raptors? Does Nikola Jokic have enough help against the Golden State Warri...