The NBA Podcast

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 Milwaukee Bucks stop Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard, respectively? Why did the Lakers balk at offering Ty Lue more than a three-year deal? How should Lakers fans feel about the direction of the franchise after the hiring of Frank Vogel?

Check out the episode to hear Anthony 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) 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 run back their same core? Is any franchise more appealing to star free agents than the Clippers? Which draft gem will the Spurs inevitably find this 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) 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 Golden State Warriors?

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 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? Will the Houston Rockets stop complaining about officiating enough to win Game 3?

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) 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 spend on Nikola Vucevic?

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) 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 Boston Celtics slow down Giannis Antetokounmpo? How much will they miss Marcus Smart in this series? Are the Warriors in trouble given their struggles to put away the Los Angeles Clippers?

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) 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 anything the Charlotte Hornets can do between now and July 1 to retain Kemba Walker this summer?

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) do deep dives into the three most competitive first-round series before touching on the remaining five series. 

Which version of Russell Westbrook should the Oklahoma City Thunder expect moving forward? Should Jared Dudley or Jimmy Butler face additional discipline for their roles in the Game 4 skirmish? Will Torrey Craig remain in the Nuggets' starting lineup after his breakout Game 4? Why did the Detroit Pistons let Blake Griffin play in Game 3 against the Milwaukee Bucks?

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 their biggest takeaways from the first few games of the 2019 NBA playoffs.

Did Jamal Murray save the Denver Nuggets' season in Game 2? Are the Golden State Warriors at risk of an upset? How confident should the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors feel moving forward? Can the Oklahoma City Thunder get back into their series against the Portland Trail Blazers?

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) preview the 2018-19 NBA playoffs and make their picks for each first-round series.

Can the Brooklyn Nets upset the Philadelphia 76ers if Joel Embiid misses time? Are the Denver Nuggets in danger against the San Antonio Spurs? Can the Portland Trail Blazers stave off the Oklahoma City Thunder sans Jusuf Nurkic? Who will emerge from the Houston Rockets-Utah Jazz bloodbath?

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

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