The NBA Podcast

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss where things stand through four games in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals and give updated predictions for each series. Will the Cleveland Cavaliers' supporting cast continue to play well as the series heads back to Boston? How can the Celtics get Al Horford going again? Are the Houston Rocke...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) take turns making picks for each of the lottery teams in the 2018 NBA draft. Who should the Phoenix Suns select at No. 1? Should the Memphis Grizzlies prioritize fit next to Mike Conley and Marc Gasol at No. 4? Is Trae Young a lock to go to the Orlando Magic at No. 6? What holes should the Los Angeles Clipper...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest takeaways from the first two games of each series in the 2018 Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Will the Cleveland Cavaliers' role players perform better at home than they did in Boston? Can the Celtics shake off the road woes that have plagued them throughout the 2018 playoffs? How w...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and special guest Jason Patt (@Bulls_Jay) of Blog a Bull react live to the 2018 NBA draft lottery. Who were the winners and losers from Tuesday night's lottery drawing? What should the Phoenix Suns do with the No. 1 overall pick? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Jason 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) look ahead to the big offseason questions for the Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz. Should the Raptors blow up their core after being swept in the playoffs? How should the 76ers round out their roster this offseason? Should the Pelicans re-sign DeMarcus Cousins? How much...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) debate whether Dwane Casey and Stan Van Gundy deserved to be fired and discuss the latest NBA coaching hires. After a franchise-record 59-win season, was it fair of the Raptors to fire Casey? With Van Gundy out in Detroit, will that bring an end to the dual coach/GM role? How will David Fizdale fare with the...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the Houston Rockets-Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics-Cleveland Cavaliers conference finals series. Will the Rockets' wing depth be able to keep up with the Warriors' Big Four? How will Golden State slow down James Harden and Chris Paul? Should the Celtics sell out defensively against LeBron Ja...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest takeaways from the first two games of each series in the 2018 Eastern and Western Conference semifinals. Do the Toronto Raptors have any hope of coming back against the Cleveland Cavaliers? How have the Boston Celtics shut down Ben Simmons? How worried should the Houston Rockets be about t...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) look ahead to the big offseason questions for the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers. Could the Heat trade Hassan Whiteside for anything of value? How much should the Bucks be willing to spend to retain Jabari Parker? Should the Wizards consider trading John Wall before his new...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the Raptors-Cavaliers and Celtics-76ers series ahead of the 2018 Eastern Conference semifinals. Will Cavaliers players not named LeBron James play better against Toronto than they did against the Pacers? Does Cleveland have the personnel to slow down Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan and the Raptors' Bench Mo...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) look ahead to the big offseason questions for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs. What are the odds of Paul George remaining in OKC? Is it time for the Trail Blazers to break up Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum? Is Tom Thibodeau the right coach for th...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the Warriors-Pelicans and Rockets-Jazz series ahead of the 2018 Western Conference semifinals. Can the Pelicans slow down Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant? Does New Orleans have enough offensive firepower to keep up with the Warriors? How can the Jazz limit Donovan Mitchell? Will Houston's...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Joshua Howe (@Howevolution) of Raptors Republic discuss their biggest surprises and disappointments from the first week of the 2018 NBA playoffs. Check out the episode to hear them discuss the Toronto Raptors starting a series 2-0 for the first time in franchise history, Hassan Whiteside and Ja...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their early takeaways from the first few days of the 2018 NBA playoffs. How much will Joel Embiid alter the Philadelphia 76ers-Miami Heat series? Are the Cleveland Cavaliers in legitimate trouble against the Indiana Pacers? Can the New Orleans Pelicans continue limiting the Portland Trail Blazers' sta...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the big decisions awaiting the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers this offseason. Should Mike Malone be on the hot seat in Denver? What should the Nuggets do with regard to Nikola Jokic's contract? Should the Clippers re-sign DeAndre Jordan and/or Avery Bradley? Are the Clippers better off after...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) break down Round 1 of the 2018 Western Conference playoff bracket and give their predictions for each series. Are the Minnesota Timberwolves too worn down to put up a fight against the Houston Rockets? Do the San Antonio Spurs stand any chance against the Golden State Warriors without Kawhi Leonard? Can the P...

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) break down Round 1 of the 2018 Eastern Conference playoff bracket and give their predictions for each series. Will the Toronto Raptors exorcise their playoff demons against the Washington Wizards? Do the Kyrie Irving-less Boston Celtics have the firepower to keep up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwauke...

Can anyone compete with James Harden in the MVP race? Who's more deserving of Rookie of the Year, Ben Simmons or Donovan Mitchell? Did Joel Embiid's facial fracture seal Defensive Player of the Year for Rudy Gobert? Who deserves to emerge from the closely contested Coach of the Year race? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and mo...

Who's the best player on the Los Angeles Lakers? What should the Lakers do with Julius Randle in free agency? If the Lakers do sign Paul George and LeBron James this summer, where would they stack up in the Western Conference? Should the Charlotte Hornets shop Kemba Walker over the offseason? Should the Detroit Pistons regret the Blake Griffin trade? Do they need to strip personnel power away from...

Are the Golden State Warriors or Boston Celtics in danger of a first-round upset with Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving sidelined, respectively? What could trip up the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors? How concerned should the Cleveland Cavaliers be about LeBron James running out of gas? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more....

Does Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince project as a No. 1 scorer someday? What should the Orlando Magic do with Aaron Gordon in free agency? Should the Brooklyn Nets offer D'Angelo Russell an extension? How much should the Chicago Bulls be willing to match on an offer sheet for Zach LaVine? Should the New York Knicks effectively punt on the 2018-19 season with Kristaps Porzingis recovering from...

With Tyronn Lue sidelined by health issues for the time being, what can we expect from the Cleveland Cavaliers moving forward? Are they the biggest wild card in the playoffs? Which NBA draft prospects stood out during the first week of the NCAA tournament? Did anyone do damage to their draft stock? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest D...

If the Memphis Grizzlies land the No. 1 pick, should they take Deandre Ayton or Luka Doncic? Should the Phoenix Suns re-sign Elfrid Payton this summer? How should the Dallas Mavericks make use of their cap space? Do the Sacramento Kings have any players worth building around? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more. Follow us...

Can Deandre Ayton cement himself as the No. 1 overall prospect in this year's draft class with a strong NCAA tournament? What should NBA scouts hope to see out of Marvin Bagley III, Michael Porter Jr., Jaren Jackson Jr. and Trae Young? Which prospects could surge up draft boards in the coming weeks? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest...

Can Derrick Rose resuscitate his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves? Should the NBA have intervened with the Chicago Bulls' decision to rest a healthy Robin Lopez and Justin Holiday? Will Corey Brewer make a difference with the Oklahoma City Thunder? Is it time to worry about Stephen Curry's ankle? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all...