The NBA Podcast

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by Ti Windisch (@tiwindisch) of the Gyro Step Podcast to discuss the 2021 NBA Finals heading into Game 5 and Team USA's struggles ahead of the Olympics. How did the Milwaukee Bucks get back into the Finals? What adjustments do the Phoenix Suns need to make ahead of Game 5? What should the Bucks do...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Games 1 and 2 of the 2021 NBA Finals and preview Game 3. What adjustments do the Milwaukee Bucks need to make to get back into the Finals? What have the Phoenix Suns been doing well so far? Is Deandre Ayton the key to the Finals? Who should be the front-runner for Finals MVP? And do the Minnesota Timb...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by Bleacher Report draft analyst Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) to preview the 2021 NBA draft. Is Cade Cunningham the no-brainer No. 1 pick for the Detroit Pistons? Should the Houston Rockets take Evan Mobley or Jalen Green at No. 2? How will the rest of the lottery shake out? Who are some pote...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the 2021 NBA Finals and discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers. Who should start in place of Giannis Antetokounmpo if he can't go in Game 1? How do the Bucks slow down Chris Paul and Devin Booker? Who should the Suns stick on Giannis? Which team will win...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the big offseason questions for the Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz, Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers. Should the Nuggets sign Michael Porter Jr. to a max extension this offseason? How much should the Jazz be willing to spend on Mike Conley? Will the Nets be able to retain Bruce Brown, Blake Griffin and...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Western and Eastern Conference Finals before diving into the latest news on NBA coaching hires. Can the Los Angeles Clippers overcome a third straight 2-0 series deficit? Did the Milwaukee Bucks figure out the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2? How will Rick Carlisle fit with the Pacers' personnel? Do the D...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their main takeaways from the 2021 NBA draft lottery and the first two games of the Western Conference Finals before delving into Ben Simmons' future with the Philadelphia 76ers. Is Cade Cunningham a lock to go No. 1 to Detroit? Should the Rockets take Evan Mobley at No. 2, and should they shop Christ...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Kemba Walker/Al Horford trade, preview the Western and Eastern Conference Finals and touch on Rick Carlisle and Zion Williamson's future. Which team came out ahead in the Walker/Horford swap? Who should be favored in the Western Conference Finals? Do either the Sixers or Hawks stand a chance again...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) break down the onslaught of Wednesday's news dump. Can the Clippers beat the Jazz without Kawhi Leonard? How will Chris Paul's positive COVID-19 test impact the Western Conference Finals? Who's to blame for the Bucks' meltdown against the Nets in Game 5? What version of Joel Embiid will the Sixers get moving...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss how the Clippers, Bucks, Nuggets and Hawks can get back into their respective second-round series. Should the Clippers keep Ivica Zubac in their starting lineup, or should they go back to Nic Batum? Do the Bucks need to go smaller? Are the Nuggets drawing dead against the Suns? Should the Hawks replac...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what lies ahead for the Lakers, Blazers, Grizzlies, Knicks and Wizards this offseason. How much should the Lakers be willing to spend on Dennis Schroder? How can the Blazers appease Damian Lillard? Should the Grizzlies sign Jaren Jackson Jr. to an extension? Who should the Knicks target in free agency...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the Nets-Bucks, Sixers-Hawks and Suns-Nuggets series along with Game 7 of Clippers-Mavericks. How do the Nets and Bucks match up defensively against one another? Who are the big X-factors in that series? Who should the Sixers start in place of Joel Embiid if he misses time with his knee injury? How ca...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what comes next for the Boston Celtics in the wake of Danny Ainge's surprise resignation. Later in the episode, David Ramil (@dramil13) of Locked on Heat joins Mort and Bryan to preview the Heat's biggest offseason questions. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss how a handful of notable injuries are shaking up the NBA title race. Will Anthony Davis' groin injury send the Los Angeles Lakers home in Round 1? How can the Dallas Mavericks regain momentum in the wake of Luka Doncic's neck injury? Do the Philadelphia 76ers have enough talent to close out the Washin...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by Caitlin Cooper of Indy Cornrows to discuss what's next for the Indiana Pacers, and then they preview the offseasons for the Charlotte Hornets, San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors. Is there any way the Pacers can bring back Nate Bjorkgren? Should they run it back with their roster next se...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) break down every first-round playoff series heading into Game 3. Can the Miami Heat get back into their series against the Milwaukee Bucks? Can the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers without a healthy Chris Paul? How can the Portland Trail Blazers counter the Denver Nuggets' Aaron Gordon adjustment? Sho...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the top takeaways from every Game 1 of the 2021 NBA playoffs. How should the Los Angeles Clippers defend Luka Doncic moving forward? How did the Portland Trail Blazers limit Nikola Jokic to only one assist? How can the Los Angeles Lakers get Anthony Davis going against the Phoenix Suns? Should Tom Thi...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview every first-round series ahead of the 2021 NBA playoffs. How can the Milwaukee Bucks stave off another Miami Heat upset? Can the Dallas Mavericks avoid getting knocked out by the Los Angeles Clippers for the second straight year? How can the Denver Nuggets slow down the Portland Trail Blazers' backcou...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what's next for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors this offseason. Should the Thunder try to trade Al Horford this summer? How much should the Kings be willing to spend on Richaun Holmes? What should be the Pelicans' walk-away price for...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their All-NBA and final awards picks for the 2020-21 NBA season. Should both Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic be on the All-NBA first team? Where should Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler be? Does Chris Paul deserve an All-NBA spot? Who should get the third-team forward spot between Paul George and Julius Randle...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what's next for the Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves. Should the Rockets try to move off John Wall and Eric Gordon this summer? What should the Pistons make of their rookies? How much should the Cavs spend on Jarrett Allen in free agency a...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Indiana Pacers' ongoing Nate Bjorkgren disaster and other coaches who are reportedly on the hot seat. Has the Bjorkgren situation deteriorated to a point of no return? Should the Portland Trail Blazers be looking to move on from Terry Stotts? Is Mike Budenholzer done in Milwaukee if he can't get t...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which NBA teams they believe will have the brightest future. Did the New York Knicks earn a spot thanks to their surprising season? Where do the Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder rank? Do the New Orleans Pelicans have the league's brightest future because of...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss how the play-in tournament races might play out over the coming weeks. Are the New York Knicks a lock to finish as a top-six seed? Should the Miami Heat be favored in the East's play-in tournament? Could the Los Angeles Lakers slip into the West's play-in tournament? Will any of the play-in teams be a...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their picks for every major award with one month remaining in the 2020-21 regular season. Can Joel Embiid catch Nikola Jokic for MVP? Should Ben Simmons beat out Rudy Gobert for Defensive Player of the Year? Will LaMelo Ball's wrist injury shake up the Rookie of the Year race? Should Julius Randle or Jer...