The NBA Podcast

Which NBA teams made the smartest moves this offseason? Which managed to salvage bad situations? Which made the most regrettable decisions? (Here's looking at you, New York Knicks.) Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

Does Gordon Hayward owe it to the Utah Jazz to orchestrate a sign-and-trade with the Boston Celtics for Jae Crowder? Are the Celtics a legitimate threat to the Cleveland Cavaliers or Golden State Warriors after signing Hayward? Will Paul Millsap make the Denver Nuggets a playoff team in the cutthroat Western Conference? How will Danilo Gallinari fare alongside Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan in L...

Did the Indiana Pacers get enough for Paul George? Why didn't they wait until free agency began? Will George's arrival convince Russell Westbrook to sign a "supermax" extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder? How will Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis fit with the Pacers? Will Jeff Teague be a good match with the Minnesota Timberwolves? How will Ricky Rubio fare on the Utah Jazz? Were the Los An...

After acquiring CP3, what's next for the Houston Rockets? What big moves do the San Antonio Spurs have up their sleeves? Should the New Orleans Pelicans give Jrue Holiday a five-year max deal? Should the Dallas Mavericks match a max offer sheet for Nerlens Noel? How much should the Los Angeles Clippers offer Blake Griffin to keep him around? Are the Golden State Warriors at real risk of losing And...

With Paul George likely to leave next year, should the Indiana Pacers allow Jeff Teague to walk in free agency? Should the Cleveland Cavaliers continue shopping Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love? Should the Detroit Pistons match any offer sheet Kentavious Caldwell-Pope receives? Can the Boston Celtics land both Gordon Hayward and Paul George? Should the Toronto Raptors blow up their core or attempt to b...

Did the Chicago Bulls get enough from the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Jimmy Butler trade? How will Jimmy Buckets fit in Minnesota? What's next for the Bulls? Who were the biggest winners and losers from the 2017 NBA draft? Did the Los Angeles Lakers give up too quickly on D'Angelo Russell? Is Brook Lopez a long-term fit with the Lakers? What does the Atlanta Hawks' decision to trade Dwight Howar...

Do the Indiana Pacers have to trade George this offseason? Should they do it by this Thursday's NBA draft? What should they expect in return? Is it time for the Chicago Bulls to trade Jimmy Butler? What is their long-term plan moving forward? Should the New York Knicks fire Phil Jackson before he can trade away Kristaps Porzingis? Should the Boston Celtics go all-in on acquiring KP? Why did the Ca...

Did the Boston Celtics get enough to move down from No. 1 to No. 3? Should they keep the No. 3 pick or trade it for Jimmy Butler? What does the trade mean for Isaiah Thomas' future in Boston? How will Markelle Fultz fit alongside Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid? In the wake of this trade, who should the Philadelphia 76ers target in free agency? Does this deal justify The Process? Check out the episode...

Should the Cleveland Cavaliers roll back the same core, or should they shop Kevin Love and/or Kyrie Irving? Are the Golden State Warriors ruining the NBA by being too dominant? What makes Markelle Fultz the clear-cut No. 1 overall pick? Is Lonzo Ball a no-brainer for the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 2? Should the Philadelphia 76ers abandon the "best player available" mindset and consider fit at No. 3...

Can the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a 3-1 series deficit for the second straight year, or will the Golden State Warriors finish the deed this time? Does LeBron James belong in the GOAT conversation with Michael Jordan? Is LeBron a legitimate free-agent flight risk in 2018? Should the Boston Celtics consider shopping the No. 1 pick? Is Lonzo Ball the best fit for the Los Angeles Lakers at No...

What were the big takeaways for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors from Game 1? What adjustments can the Cavaliers make heading into Game 2? Is this series already over? Should the Boston Celtics consider trading the No. 1 overall pick? Should LaVar Ball affect Lonzo Ball's draft stock? What should the Philadelphia 76ers do at No. 3? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the othe...

Can the San Antonio Spurs afford to stand pat at point guard this summer, or do they need to make a big splash in free agency? Should they be shopping LaMarcus Aldridge? What should the Boston Celtics do with Isaiah Thomas, Avery Bradley and Marcus Smart during the offseason, especially after landing the No. 1 overall pick? Is there any circumstance where the Celtics should consider trading that p...

Who were the biggest winners and losers from Tuesday's draft lottery? Is there any chance the Los Angeles Lakers don't select UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball at No. 2 overall? What should the Philadelphia 76ers do at No. 3? Did Zaza Pachulia intend to injure Kawhi Leonard? How can Gregg Popovich get the San Antonio Spurs back into their series against the Golden State Warriors? What changes should the...

After running out of steam in their second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs, what's next for James Harden and the Houston Rockets? What are the major keys to Game 7 of the Boston Celtics-Washington Wizards series Monday? Are the Golden State Warriors ruining the playoffs by being too good? How much money should the Utah Jazz be willing to spend on Gordon Hayward and George Hill in free a...

Did the Washington Wizards already blow their best shot of stealing their second-round series against the Boston Celtics? Can the San Antonio Spurs survive Tony Parker's season-ending injury? Do the Toronto Raptors and Utah Jazz have any chance of staving off elimination against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, respectively? How will the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks' front of...

Did LeBron dominate just to remind us of who he is? Will Toronto improve now that they don't have to match up against Octo-Giannis? Will Golden State sweep the second round, regardless of match-up? How good is Kawhi Leonard? Was dropping four straight, after winning the first two, the most 2017 Bulls thing ever? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65)...

Can the Boston Celtics overcome their rebounding woes to get back into their series against the Chicago Bulls? What's going wrong for the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards, respectively? Do the Toronto Raptors have the personnel to slow down the Milwaukee Bucks? Should the Golden State Warriors rest Kevin Durant until the second round? How can...

What are the keys to each first-round series in the 2017 NBA playoffs? Who are the X-factors for each team? How will each series play out? Will there be any major upsets? Can the Cleveland Cavaliers snap out of their late-season funk? Who will win the battle of the MVP candidates between Russell Westbrook and James Harden? Are the Toronto Raptors a dark-horse threat to make the Finals? Check out t...

Is Russell Westbrook's historic season enough for him to defy precedent and win Most Valuable Player? Does Kawhi Leonard's claim as the league's best two-way player mean he should win the award? How much should preseason expectations factor in to the MVP debate? Who should be Defensive Player of the Year, Draymond Green or Rudy Gobert? Can Joel Embiid win Rookie of the Year despite playing only 31...

What should Golden State Warriors fans hope to see from Kevin Durant upon his return? Which Eastern Conference team poses the biggest threat to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs? How will Derrick Rose's latest knee injury affect his free-agent prospects? With the New Orleans Pelicans officially eliminated from playoff contention, how should they build around the DeMarcus Cousins-Anthony Davi...

Is Tony Parker playable against the Golden State Warriors in a hypothetical playoff matchup? Is it officially time to sound the alarm about the slumping Cleveland Cavaliers? If the Los Angeles Lakers draft Lonzo Ball, how would he fit next to D'Angelo Russell? Should the Phoenix Suns trade Eric Bledsoe this offseason and build around Devin Booker? Is it fair to call Andrew Wiggins a draft bust? Sh...

Should the Philadelphia 76ers sign Joel Embiid to an extension this summer? What characteristics should the Orlando Magic look for in a new general manager if they fire Rob Hennigan? Will the New York Knicks' obsession with the triangle offense continue to be their downfall? Do the Brooklyn Nets have any signs of hope for the future? Are the Charlotte Hornets destined for the treadmill of mediocri...

Has Dwyane Wade already played his final game with the Chicago Bulls? Do the Phoenix Suns have any chance of out-tanking the Los Angeles Lakers down the stretch? Are the Sacramento Kings less screwed post-Boogie trade than we thought? Which NBA prospects should we be watching during the NCAA tournament? Should the NBA intervene to prevent teams from resting players during marquee regular-season ga...

How are the biggest players moved at the trade deadline faring on their new squads? Which teams are going to win the No. 8 seed in their respective conferences? Is it too early to panic about Los Angeles Lakers rookie forward Brandon Ingram? Where does Dirk Nowitzki rank among the all-time great power forwards in his generation? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@...

With Kevin Durant sidelined for the next four weeks (or longer), are the Golden State Warriors still the favorite to represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals? How will Kyle Lowry's wrist surgery impact the playoff seeding in the Eastern Conference playoff bracket? Does Joel Embiid deserve to be Rookie of the Year despite playing only 31 games? Should the NBA tweak the way buyouts current...