The NBA Podcast

The NBA Podcast episodes:

• 04.25.2024

  Takeaways from every first-round series after two games

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their top takeaways about every first-round playoff series after Games 1 and 2. 3:00: Celtics-Heat17:20: Thunder-Pelicans25:27: Cavaliers-Magic34:05: Knicks-Sixers50:23: Nuggets-Lakers1:04:59: Bucks-Pacers1:11:47: Clippers-Mavericks1:20:42: Timberwolves-SunsFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via...

  
• 04.20.2024

  Previewing the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs.1:00: Cavaliers-Magic12:02: Timberwolves-Suns22:30: Knicks-Sixers31:30: Nuggets-Lakers45:09: Clippers-Mavericks59:50: Bucks-PacersFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=east-playoff-serieshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/sports-betting-podcast-nba-and-stanley-cup-playoffs-previews 15% off New...

  
• 04.19.2024

  Previewing the Heat-Bulls and Pelicans-Kings play-in games

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the Heat-Bulls and Pelicans-Kings play-in tournament games.2:00: Heat-Bulls22:28: Pelicans-KingsFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/ncaabhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-play-in-tournament-kings-vs-pelicans-betting-picks 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

  
• 04.15.2024

  Previewing the 2024 NBA play-in tournament

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview each game in the 2024 NBA play-in tournament.3:20: Pelicans-Lakers17:20: Kings-Warriors30:53: Sixers-Heat49:38: Bulls-HawksFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=play-inhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-april-11th-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

  
• 04.14.2024

  Our final 2023-24 NBA awards picks

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their picks for every major award for the 2023-24 NBA season.3:00: MVP18:11: Defensive Player of the Year33:35: Rookie of the Year47:59: Most Improved Player1:01:10: Sixth...

  
• 04.08.2024

  What's next for the Spurs, Trail Blazers, Grizzlies, Jazz and Rockets?

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets.2:10: San Antonio Spurs17:55: Portland Trail Blazers32:15:...

  
• 04.05.2024

  How Joel Embiid's return and Julius Randle's surgery impact the East playoff picture

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the impact that Joel Embiid's return and Julius Randle's season-ending shoulder injury might have on the Eastern Conference playoffs.1:45: How Embiid's return impacts the Sixers10:29:...

  
• 04.01.2024

  What's next for the Pistons, Wizards, Hornets, Raptors and Nets?

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets, Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets.2:05: Detroit Pistons23:08: Washington Wizards38:06: Charlotte Hornets52:58: Toronto Raptors1:10:31:...

  
• 03.30.2024

  Biggest potential frauds heading into the 2024 NBA playoffs

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which of the projected playoff teams should be on the biggest fraud alert.1:35: Milwaukee Bucks14:48: Cleveland Cavaliers28:12: Los Angeles Clippers:44:50: Phoenix SunsFollow us on Twitter:...

  
• 03.27.2024

  Our early All-NBA picks and the financial implications of them

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their All-NBA picks with a few weeks left in the season, and discuss what they might mean financially for certain players.2:10: First team15:17: Second team28:38:...

  
• 03.23.2024

  Silver linings for the NBA's worst teams

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss some of the bright spots from the teams toward the bottom of the NBA standings.1:15: Washington Wizards11:50: Detroit Pistons27:05: Charlotte Hornets35:25: Toronto Raptors40:57: Atlanta Hawks45:27:...

  
• 03.16.2024

  The play-in race with 1 month left in the 2023-24 NBA season

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss how the play-in race is shaping up with one month left in the 2023-24 NBA season.3:30: Which West play-in-adjacent team is the biggest threat?11:19: Obligatory...

  
• 03.13.2024

  How should the Spurs build around Victor Wembanyama moving forward?

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) disucss Victor Wembanyama's historic rookie season and how the San Antonio Spurs should build around him moving forward.1:15: Putting Wemby's rookie season into historical context15:43: What...

  
• 03.08.2024

  How Karl-Anthony Towns, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley injuries shake up the NBA playoff race

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the impact that recent injuries to Karl-Anthony Towns, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley could have on the 2023-24 NBA playoff race.5:00: How does Towns' injury impact...

  
• 02.29.2024

  Which Western Conference teams are legitimate title contenders this year?

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which Western Conference teams look like legitimate title contenders in the stretch run of the 2023-24 NBA season.6:00: Minnesota Timberwolves17:47: Oklahoma City Thunder28:17: Denver Nuggets34:52:...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Nets fire Jacque Vaughn and Mike Conley's new extension with the Timberwolves

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Brooklyn Nets' decision to fire Jacque Vaughn and Mike Conley's new extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=nba-finalshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/introducing-fanduel-research-podcasts15%...

  
• 02.18.2024

  Making sense of the Bucks and how the East stacks up after the 2024 NBA trade deadline

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) of the Gyro Step Podcast discuss where the Milwaukee Bucks stand at the All-Star break and how the East stacks up after the trade...

  
• 02.09.2024

  Winners and losers of the 2024 NBA trade deadline

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their biggest winners and losers from the 2024 NBA trade deadline.18:25: Oklahoma City Thunder30:59: Philadelphia 76ers41:55: Milwaukee Bucks45:00: Boston Celtics48:00: Phoenix Suns51:26: Dallas Mavericks1:00:14: Chicago...

  
• 02.07.2024

  The most interesting teams ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the most interesting teams ahead of the Feb. 8 NBA trade deadline.3:25: Oklahoma City Thunder17:55: Brooklyn Nets31:34: New York Knicks37:37: Utah Jazz42:44: Washington Wizards54:26: Chicago...

  
• 02.03.2024

  LeBron James and the most interesting players ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss LeBron James and the most interesting players ahead of the Feb. 8 NBA trade deadline.1:30: The Lakers wouldn't consider trading LeBron... would they?16:22: Who could...

  
• 02.02.2024

  All-Star reserves reaction, Joel Embiid's knee injury and the Steven Adams trade

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the All-Star reserve picks, how Joel Embiid's latest injury impacts the Philadelphia 76ers leading up to the 2024 NBA trade deadline and the Houston Rockets'...

  
• 02.01.2024

  Our 2023-24 NBA All-Star reserves picks

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their reserves picks for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.8:15: Eastern Conference locks19:46: Eastern Conference frontcourt debate41:39: Our Western Conference picks Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod...

  
• 01.27.2024

  Our 2023-24 midseason NBA awards picks

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their midseason picks for every major award for the 2023-24 NBA season.3:40: Most Valuable Player21:05: Rookie of the Year36:06: Defensive Player of the Year41:05: Most...

  
• 01.24.2024

  Doc Rivers to the Bucks and the Terry Rozier trade

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Milwaukee Bucks firing head coach Adrian Griffin, their interest in Doc Rivers and the Miami Heat's trade for Terry Rozier. 4:10: Were the Bucks...

  
• 01.20.2024

  Reaction to the Pascal Siakam trade

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) react to the Indiana Pacers trading for Pascal Siakam.3:20: First impressions of the Siakam trade12:00: Siakam's on-court fit with the Pacers36:42: Did the Raptors get enough...

  
• 01.12.2024

  Kawhi's extension, Ja's season-ending injury and Dejounte Murray trade rumors

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Kawhi Leonard's extension with the Los Angeles Clippers, what Ja Morant's season-ending injury means for the Memphis Grizzlies and the recent round of Dejounte Murray...

  
• 01.08.2024

  Which teams should be sellers at the 2024 NBA trade deadline?

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams should be sellers ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline.2:00: Detroit Pistons15:45: San Antonio Spurs27:30: Charlotte Hornets38:15: Portland Trail Blazers47:30: Washington Wizards51:41: Utah...

  
• 01.05.2024

  Are the Lakers and Warriors cooked? And does OKC need to go all-in?

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss turmoil with the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, the first returns from All-Star voting and whether the Oklahoma City Thunder need to go...

  
• 01.03.2024

  Which Western Conference teams are contenders, and which are pretenders?

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which Western Conference teams look like legitimate title contenders and which teams are pretenders.1:35: Minnesota Timberwolves16:14: Oklahoma City Thunder33:26: Denver Nuggets41:35: Los Angeles Clippers54:14: Phoenix...

  
• 12.30.2023

  Instant reaction to the Raptors/Knicks' OG Anunoby trade

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) give their instant reaction to the OG Anunoby/Immanuel Quickely trade between the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks.3:35: Did the Raptors get enough in return for...

  
• 12.28.2023

  Which Eastern Conference teams are contenders, and which are pretenders?

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which Eastern Conference teams look like legitimate title contenders this year and which teams fall short of that mark.3:45: Boston Celtics11:48: Milwaukee Bucks20:50: Philadelphia 76ers35:48:...

  
• 12.22.2023

  Our 2023-24 NBA awards picks heading into Christmas

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their picks for every major NBA award heading into Christmas Day.1:40: Most Valuable Player23:11: Rookie of the Year37:21: Defensive Player of the Year44:58: Most Improved...

  
• 12.07.2023

  In-Season Tournament quarterfinals recap and IST semifinals preview

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the results of the in-season tournament quarterfinals and preview the IST semifinals.2:45: Celtics-Pacers12:11: Kings-Pelicans22:08: Bucks-Knicks43:34: Suns-Lakers52:30: Pacers-Bucks preview1:06:40: Lakers-Pelicans previewFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds...

  
• 12.05.2023

  How can the Spurs and Pistons get back on track?

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the next steps that the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons need to make in their respective rebuilds.2:35: Should the Spurs abandon the Point Sochan...

  
• 12.03.2023

  Has the first NBA In-Season Tournament been a success?

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the group-play stage of the first-ever In-Season Tournament and preview the knockout round.2:30: Group-play reaction20:18: East quarterfinals preview27:47: Kings-Pelicans preview42:29: Lakers-Suns preview47:55: East bracket predictions53:17:...

  
• 11.30.2023

  Where do the Warriors and Magic go from here?

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the next steps for the Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic.2:00: Klay Thompson's early-season struggles13:31: What options do the Warriors have?34:40: What's gone right for...

  
• 11.27.2023

  Our early 2023-24 NBA League Pass favorites

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their favorite League Pass teams of the season to date.2:45: Indiana Pacers16:34: Oklahoma City Thunder28:12: Houston Rockets41:52: Atlanta Hawks44:56: Minnesota Timberwolves53:35: Orlando MagicFollow us on...

  
• 11.17.2023

  Which teams should try to trade for Zach LaVine?

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Chicago Bulls' willingness to trade Zach LaVine and which teams should be interested.1:30: How did LaVine and the Bulls get here?13:00: Philadelphia 76ers25:30: Miami...

  
• 11.11.2023

  Early standouts from the 2023-24 NBA season

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the players and teams that have stood out most to them in the first few weeks of the 2023-24 NBA season.1:40: Atlanta Hawks15:05: Minnesota Timberwolves32:50:...

  
• 11.06.2023

  Early-season panic meter for the Grizzlies, Suns, Lakers, Bulls, Heat and Raptors

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams off to a slow start to the 2023-24 NBA season should be the most concerned.1:30: Memphis Grizzlies10:53: Phoenix Suns25:47: Los Angeles Lakers33:35: Chicago...

  
• 11.01.2023

  Top takeaways from the Clippers-Sixers James Harden trade

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers' outlooks after the James Harden trade.1:30: Did the Sixers get enough for Harden?11:07: What's the Sixers' endgame?29:20: How...

  
• 10.26.2023

  Top takeaways from opening night of the 2023-24 NBA season

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their top takeaways from opening night of the 2023-24 NBA season.0:55: The Bulls' disastrous start to the season10:14: Lakers-Nuggets26:22: Suns-Warriors38:10: Klay Thompson's rocky extension talks45:12:...

  
• 10.23.2023

  Our 2023-24 NBA awards picks

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their picks for every major award ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.1:00: Most Valuable Player17:17: Defensive Player of the Year30:25: Rookie of the Year42:36: Most...

  
• 10.20.2023

  Fun NBA financial chat with Keith Smith

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and special guest Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) discuss the inner workings of the NBA's financials, and how they relate to player contracts. The duo also discuss rookie extensions, and what the...

  
• 10.14.2023

  Picking over/unders for every NBA team's 2023-24 win total

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Josh Eberley (@JoshEberley) make their over/under picks for every team's win total ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.3:00: Atlanta Hawks through Charlotte Hornets17:55: Chicago Bulls through Dallas...

  
• 10.11.2023

  The 2023-24 NBA title race after the Dame and Jrue trades

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Es Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) of SDPN Sports discuss the 2023-24 NBA title race in the wake of the Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday trades.5:15: The inner circle of...

  
• 10.04.2023

  Our 2023-24 NBA League Pass rankings

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by special guest Dan Favale (@danfavale) of the Hardwood Knocks podcast and Bleacher Report to go through their League Pass rankings for the 2023-24...

  
• 10.01.2023

  Winners and losers of the Celtics' Jrue Holiday trade

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the fallout from the Boston Celtics' trade for Jrue Holiday.2:05: Boston Celtics26:16: Portland Trail Blazers33:16: Malcolm Brogdon landing spots49:45: Philadelphia 76ers1:04:20: Other questions leading into...

  
• 09.28.2023

  The fallout from the Damian Lillard trade

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the fallout from the Milwaukee Bucks' blockbuster trade for Damian Lillard.5:00: Milwaukee Bucks23:16: Portland Trail Blazers39:34: Phoenix Suns53:57: Who messed up more, the Miami Heat...

  
• 09.27.2023

  2023-24 Southeast Division preview

  In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and Giancarlo Navas (@gnavas103) of the Miami Heat Beat podcast preview the Southeast Division ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.3:20: Atlanta Hawks25:52: Charlotte Hornets36:56: Miami Heat55:35: What if the Heat...