In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the NBA's ongoing COVID-19 struggles, Bradley Beal trade chatter and slow starts from the Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans.Does the NBA need to take a short hiatus to refine its COVID-19 protocol? Should the league "skip the line" for vaccines? Should the Wizards start quietly shopping Bradley Beal? Should teams prioritize him over James Harden in the trade market? Were we too high on the Atlanta Hawks? Why have the New Orleans Pelicans gotten off to a slow start?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

The NBA's COVID debacle, Bradley Beal trade rumors and what's wrong with the Pelicans?

Bryan Toporek and Morten Stig Jensen walk through all of the latest happenings in the NBA, both on and off the court.

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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

Previewing the 2024 NBA play-in tournament

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 Man of the Year1:07:37: Clutch Player of the Year1:13:57: Coach of the Year1:20:58: Executive of the YearFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=awardshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-betting-odds-can-mark-daigneault-lock-down-coach-of-the-year 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

Our final 2023-24 NBA awards picks

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: Memphis Grizzlies44:54: Utah Jazz57:16: Houston Rockets Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/ncaab?tab=march-madnesshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-shams-charania-reacts-to-bronny-james-declaring-for-the-nba-draft 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

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 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: Could the Sixers topple the Bucks, Celtics or Cavaliers?21:47: How Randle's absence affects the Knicks38:49: Could Randle be on his way out of New York this summer? Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=conference-divisionhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-friday-april-5th-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

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 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: Brooklyn Nets Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbahttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-march-28th-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

The NBA's COVID debacle, Bradley Beal trade rumors and what's wrong with the Pelicans?

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