In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Dan Favale (@danfavale) of the Hardwood Knocks podcast (@HardwoodKnocks) and Bleacher Report discuss All-Star starter surprises and snubs, the buzz about James Harden and the Sixers, and the New York Knicks' descent back into mediocrity.

Is it an outrage that Andrew Wiggins is an All-Star starter? Should the NBA abolish positions on the All-Star ballot and on All-NBA teams? How seriously should we take the Harden-Sixers buzz? Why would the Nets help the Sixers with a sign-and-trade this summer? Are the Kings actually out on Simmons trade talks? What can the Knicks do to right the ship?

Check out the episode to hear Bryan and Dan discuss all of that and more.

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss who they'd pick for every major award at the midway point of the 2021-22 NBA season.

Has someone else usurped Stephen Curry as the front-runner for MVP? How will Draymond Green's injury impact the Defensive Player of the Year race? Is Evan Mobley the clear favorite for Rookie of the Year? Who deserves to win the wide-open Most Improved Player race? Who should be the Coach of the Year?

Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Frank Vogel being on the hot seat, what to make of the Sacramento Kings/Ben Simmons rumors and the trade market for Jerami Grant and Myles Turner.

Does Frank Vogel deserve to be on the hot seat? Should the Kings have any players off-limits in trade talks? Why are the Sixers so opposed to trading for De'Aaron Fox? How will Jerami Grant's extension demands affect his market? How will Myles Turner's foot injury affect his?

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Cam Reddish trade, the implications of Kevin Durant and Zach LaVine's injuries and what to make of Rudy Gobert's recent comments.

Why did the Atlanta Hawks trade Reddish for a heavily protected first-rounder? Are the New York Knicks the clear winner of that deal? Will KD's injury shake up the title race at all? Should LaVine's injury chance the Chicago Bulls' stance heading into the trade deadline? Are the Utah Jazz headed for another playoff letdown?

Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the latest on the Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers, Tobias Harris trade rumors and John Collins' frustration in Atlanta.

Should the Blazers hold a fire sale at the trade deadline in the wake of Damian Lillard's surgery. Are the Clippers headed for a gap year in the wake of Paul George's injury? Why are the Philadelphia 76ers trying to include Tobias Harris in Ben Simmons trade talks? Can they afford to keep Simmons past this year's trade deadline? Should the Atlanta Hawks be entertaining John Collins trades?

Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) has Pete Croatto (@petecroatto), author of the book "From Hang Time to Prime Time," on to discuss the NBA's marketing advancements during the David Stern era, and how the late commissioner always had a global mindset.

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what the Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks should do at the trade deadline, how the play-in tournament could alter the landscape of buyers and sellers and what Kawhi Leonard's eventual return could mean for the title race.

Should the Bulls be willing to trade Patrick Williams and go all-in? Are the Hawks in need of a consolidation trade to turn their season around? Will the play-in tournament convince more teams to be buyers than sellers? How would the Clippers affect the title picture if Leonard returns this season fully healthy?

Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the imminent returns of Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson, the Cleveland Cavaliers' response to Ricky Rubio's injury and where the Oklahoma City Thunder's rebuild stands.

Do the Nets deserve criticism for caving to Kyrie? Should they try to avoid home-court advantage if he refuses to get vaccinated? Will Klay's return make the Warriors the clear title favorites? Can Rajon Rondo help to replace Rubio? Have the Thunder made enough progress in their rebuild?

Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams are heading into a make-or-break January.

Which direction will the Boston Celtics head over the next month? Should the New York Knicks
and Sacramento Kings consider moving into seller mode? Can the Indiana Pacers and Portland Trail Blazers overcome their slow starts? What should the Dallas Mavericks do to get more talent around Luka Doncic?

Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss trade ideas they'd like to see happen by the NBA's Feb. 10 trade deadline.

Where would Norman Powell make sense? Is there a win-win CJ McCollum trade out there? Can anyone outbid the Philadelphia 76ers for Damian Lillard? Which teams should be in on Harrison Barnes? Could the Atlanta Hawks pull off a blockbuster in the next two months?

Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.

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