The NBA Podcast

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) revise their playoff predictions at the halfway point of the 2018-19 season.

Can James Harden carry the Houston Rockets to the playoffs? Are LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in real danger of being left out? Will the San Antonio Spurs have their 21-year playoff streak snapped? How will the seeding shake out in the West and the East?

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Dennis Smith Jr. trade rumors, James Harden's supernova run and the Celtics' recent dysfunction.

Why are the Dallas Mavericks ready to cut bait on DSJ? Where would he make the most sense? Is Harden now the MVP front-runner? Do the Celtics need to make a deal before the trade deadline? Why are the Chicago Bulls refusing to buy out Robin Lopez?

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Tom Thibodeau's firing, Jimmy Butler's frustration with his role in Philly's offense and the Justin Holiday trade.

Why did the Timberwolves decide to fire Thibodeau now? Would Fred Hoiberg be a good replacement for Thibs? Is Jimmy Butler right to be frustrated with his role in the Sixers offense? Were the Memphis Grizzlies wise to trade for Justin Holiday? Will John Wall's surgery change the Washington Wizards' trajectory?

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) break down the All-Star race at the end of December.

Can Luka Doncic become the first rookie to make the All-Star Game since Blake Griffin in 2011? Will Mike Conley receive his first-ever All-Star nod? Which Eastern Conference guard will be named a starter other than Kyrie Irving? Who will be snubbed?

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the NBA's 2018 Christmas Day slate.

Will Giannis Antetokounmpo have an iconic performance against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden? Without Chris Paul, do the Rockets stand a chance against the Thunder? How will Jimmy Butler affect the Sixers-Celtics matchup? Can LeBron James and the Lakers topple the Warriors?

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Trevor Ariza trade and the three-team trade that fell apart because of confusion between Dillon Brooks and MarShon Brooks.

Who's to blame for the failed three-team trade? How much will Ariza help out in Washington? Do the Phoenix Suns now have too many wings? Why are they waiving Austin Rivers without attempting to trade him first? Where would Rivers work well?

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Bulls' attempted mutiny, the three-team trade for George Hill and Joel Embiid's frustration with his recent role.

Are things only going to get worse for the Bulls given the clash between the players and new head coach Jim Boylen? How much of a difference will George Hill make for the Bucks? Is Joel Embiid right to be frustrated with his role? And are the Lakers in danger of striking out on top-tier free agents next summer?

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Chicago Bulls' decision to fire head coach Fred Hoiberg.

Did Hoiberg deserve to get fired? Is Jim Boylen the Bulls' long-term answer? Do the Bulls have any hope so long as John Paxson and Gar Forman remain in place?

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the front-runners for every major NBA award through the first quarter of the 2018-19 season.

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way in the MVP race? Can anyone challenge Luka Doncic for Rookie of the Year? With Rudy Gobert and the Utah Jazz struggling, who's the front-runner for Defensive Player of the Year? Who's in the mix for Most Improved Player and Sixth Man of the Year?

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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss whether some early-season surprises are sustainable or will regress to the mean.

What's plaguing the Boston Celtics? Can the Orlando Magic continue staying competitive? Are the Miami Heat in legitimate danger of missing the playoffs? Can the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers stay in playoff contention? How can the Utah Jazz fix their broken offense?

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