The NBA Podcast
Morten Stig Jensen
Morten Stig Jensen walks through all of the latest happenings in the NBA, both on and off the court.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 57min
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: 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
Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 38min
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: 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
Mar 30, 2024 • 1h 1min
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: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=nba-finalshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-march-28th-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 14min
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: Third team41:11: Who gets the last spot?55:52: Does Victor Wembanyama have an All-NBA case? Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=awardshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-tuesday-march-26th-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
Mar 23, 2024 • 1h 27min
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: Chicago Bulls49:25: Portland Trail Blazers1:03:57: Memphis Grizzlies1:08:41: Utah Jazz1:13:39: Houston Rockets Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbahttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-march-21st-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
Mar 16, 2024 • 1h 4min
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 Lakers segment18:40: Obligatory Warriors segment20:16: Which of those teams is under the most pressure?34:31: Which East play-in-adjacent team is the biggest threat?50:36: Are any of the East play-in teams under significant pressure?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-march-15th-202415% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 19min
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 is Wemby's ceiling?30:25: Should the Spurs feel pressure to go all-in sooner than expected?51:05: Dream PG targets and realistic PG targets to pair with Wemby1:02:53: Could the Spurs go double-big in the draft?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=awardshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-wednesday-march-13th-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
Mar 8, 2024 • 1h 4min
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 the Timberwolves, both now and later?18:40: Which teams should the Wolves try to avoid in the first round?31:07: Can the Cavs hold on to the No. 3 seed without Mitchell and Mobley?50:32: Is it now Boston vs. the field in the East?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=nba-finalshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-march-7th-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 33min
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: Los Angeles Clippers50:10: Dallas Mavericks53:47: New Orleans Pelicans1:08:50: Phoenix Suns1:20:20: Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=conference-divisionhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-wednesday-february-28th-202415% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 9min
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% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
