The NBA Podcast

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) react to the Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade, Al Horford signing with the Philadelphia 76ers and D'Angelo Russell going to the Golden State Warriors. How will the Heat structure the Butler sign-and-trade to make it legal? Are the Sixers now better than they were last year after getting Horford and Josh Richardson...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) give their instant reaction to the first free-agent signings of the summer. Did Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks just win Executive of the Year after signing Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, DeAndre Jordan and Garrett Temple? Why did the Charlotte Hornets give Terry Rozier a three-year, $58 million deal? W...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) catch up on the latest NBA free-agency rumors and predict where the top non-max free agents might land. How realistic is a Houston Rockets sign-and-trade for Jimmy Butler? Would the Boston Celtics be better off divvying up their cap space rather than going after Kemba Walker? Where might Al Horford, Nikola Vu...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) react to the NBA awards show and discuss landing spots for the top free agents on the market. Was Masai Ujiri robbed in the Executive of the Year race? Who came out ahead in the Kent Bazemore-Evan Turner trade? Should the Brooklyn Nets go after Kyrie Irving with or without Kevin Durant attached? Will Tobias H...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) walk through the biggest winners and losers of the 2019 NBA draft. Did any team have a better night than the New Orleans Pelicans? How bright is the Memphis Grizzlies' future after landing Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke? Who else had a night to remember? And what in the world are the Phoenix Suns doing? Check o...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Mike Conley trade, the Houston Rockets' latest drama and Al Horford's free-agent options. Does adding Conley cement the Utah Jazz as legitimate Western Conference contenders? Did the Memphis Grizzlies get enough for him? Can the Rockets smooth things over between James Harden and Chris Paul? If Al...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) welcome Sam Vecenie (@sam_vecenie) of The Athletic to preview the 2019 NBA draft before discussing the fallout from the Anthony Davis trade. Where does Zion Williamson rank among top prospects in recent years? Should the Pelicans trade the No. 4 pick? Should the Grizzlies trade Mike Conley this week? Which mi...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) give their immediate reaction to Anthony Davis being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Will getting Davis enable the Lakers to sign a third max star this summer? Did they give up too much for him? Will the Pelicans flip some of the assets they got from the Lakers? Who were the biggest winners and losers from...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what's next for the Raptors, Warriors and the NBA at large after Toronto won the 2019 NBA title. With Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson both having suffered serious injuries, is the Warriors' dynasty over? How will other teams approach this summer now knowing the 2019-20 title picture is wide-open? Will...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss how Kevin Durant's Achilles injury will impact the NBA Finals and free agency moving forward. Can the Golden State Warriors win Games 6 and 7 without Durant? Is anyone to blame for his injury? Should he consider picking up his 2019-20 player option rather than testing free agency? How does his injury...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss whether the Golden State Warriors can come back from a 3-1 deficit in the 2019 NBA Finals and the Allen Crabbe trade. How have the Toronto Raptors gotten out to a 3-1 lead? If Kevin Durant doesn't come back for Game 5, are the Warriors finished? Was the NBA's punishment for Warriors minority owner Mar...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals, preview Game 3 and walk through the latest offseason chatter. Should the Golden State Warriors hold Klay Thompson out of Game 3 to avoid any setbacks with his hamstring injury? Who will take their backup center minutes with Kevon Looney sidelined? How should the Toronto...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Game 1 of the 2019 NBA Finals, preview Game 2 and question what the Rockets are doing this offseason. How can the Warriors slow down Pascal Siakam? Until Kevin Durant comes back, where can they generate reliable offense other than Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson? How confident should each team feel af...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss potential Rockets trades, more Lakers dysfunction and RJ Hampton's decision to bypass college. Should the Rockets make major alterations to their roster this summer, or should they run back the same core? Are the Lakers screwed so long as Rob Pelinka remains their general manager? What does Hampton's...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the 2019 NBA Finals, say farewell to the Milwaukee Bucks and discuss the ramifications of the All-NBA selections. How can the Warriors slow down Kawhi Leonard until Kevin Durant returns? Should the Raptors put Leonard on Stephen Curry right away? Will Marc Gasol feast until DeMarcus Cousins comes back...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Bucks-Raptors series ahead of Game 5 and bid farewell to the Portland Trail Blazers. Can the Raptors' role players and bench keep lifting up a hobbled Kawhi Leonard? Should the Bucks bench Eric Bledsoe in favor of George Hill? How can the Trail Blazers improve their supporting cast this summer? Wi...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the first two games of the Western and Eastern Conference Finals and more fallout from the 2019 NBA draft lottery. How can the Trail Blazers slow down the Warriors' deadly Stephen Curry-Draymond Green pick-and-roll? Should Raptors head coach Nick Nurse bench Marc Gasol in favor of Serge Ibaka heading...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest T.J. McBride (@TJMcBrideNBA) of Mile High Sports discuss the wild 2019 NBA draft lottery and say farewell to the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers. How does the Pelicans winning the No. 1 overall pick affect Anthony Davis trade talks this summer? Will the Grizzlies take Ja Morant at No. 2 and trade Mike Conley? Wil...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Anthony Irwin (@AnthonyIrwinLA) of Locked on Lakers preview the 2019 NBA conference finals and discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' debacle of a coaching search. Even if Kevin Durant misses the whole series, do the Portland Trail Blazers stand a chance against the Golden State Warriors? How can the Toronto Raptors and Milwa...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview Game 7 of Nuggets-Blazers and Raptors-Sixers before saying farewell to the Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs. Would trading for Anthony Davis cure all that ailed the Celtics this year? Should the Rockets consider major alterations this summer, or should they r...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview all four Game 5s for the second round of the 2019 NBA playoffs. How can the Philadelphia 76ers slow Kawhi Leonard down? What can the Portland Trail Blazers do against Nikola Jokic? Are the Boston Celtics drawing dead against the Milwaukee Bucks? Do the Houston Rockets have a real shot to topple the Go...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their major takeaways from all four of the conference semifinals thus far. What adjustments should Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse make after their Game 3 shellacking? How can the Boston Celtics get Jayson Tatum going? Could Moe Harkless' sprained ankle help swing the Blazers-Nuggets series? Wil...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) bid farewell to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Utah Jazz, Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic. How can the Thunder build a contender around Russell Westbrook? Should the Jazz be looking to move on from Ricky Rubio? Should the Nets match a max offer sheet for D'Angelo Russell? How much should the Magic be willing to s...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs and discuss whether it's time to be worried about the Golden State Warriors. If Kawhi Leonard shuts down Ben Simmons, how can the Philadelphia 76ers get their offense going? Where will the Toronto Raptors hide Kyle Lowry on defense? How can the Bosto...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) say farewell to the Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets. Are Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis compatible long term? Should the Detroit Pistons consider trading Andre Drummond and/or Blake Griffin this summer? How can the Miami Heat dig themselves out of salary-cap hell? Is there...