The NBA Podcast

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their top takeaways from the first round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup.2:05: Team USA takeaways15:53: France's surprising demise29:37: Biggest standouts from the first roundFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/basketball?tab=fiba-world-cuphttps://www.fanduel.com/research/fiba-basketball-world-cup-groups-and-betting-odds-can-anyone-beat-team-usa

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss P.J. Washington's new contract with the Charlotte Hornets and Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks.1:00: P.J. Washington's new contract with Charlotte15:26: Why Giannis won't sign an extension this summer30:13: How should the Bucks react to Giannis' comments?42:38: The Bucks' best path forward1:01:17: Which teams should be keeping an eye on Giannis?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=nba-finalshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/the-bucks-are-running-it-back-with-brook-lopez-can-they-return-to-form

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the 2023 FIBA World Cup.3:10: Team USA breakdown15:17: What Anthony Edwards' breakout means for the Timberwolves26:17: Biggest threats to Team USA43:36: Team USA's possible Achilles' heelFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/basketball?tab=fiba-world-cuphttps://www.fanduel.com/research/fiba-basketball-world-cup-groups-and-betting-odds-can-anyone-beat-team-usa

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the early favorites for each of the major 2023-24 NBA awards.2:00: Most Valuable Player16:19: Rookie of the Year24:45: Defensive Player of the Year36:26: Most Improved Player53:04: Clutch Player of the Year1:00:40: Sixth Man of the YearFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=player-awardshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-mvp-odds-it-s-nikola-jokic-s-world-we-re-just-living-in-it

In this episode, special guest Trill Bro Dude discusses the dumpster fire that is the Philadelphia 76ers, James Harden accusing Daryl Morey of lying, the urgency for the Clippers to acquire Harden, the breakdown between Harden and the Sixers, and whether the Sixers' title window has closed with Joel Embiid.

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Josh Hart's new extension, the early leaks from the 2023-24 NBA schedule and the latest on the Damian Lillard trade front.2:50: Reaction to Josh Hart's four-year, $81M extension16:20: Opening week schedule highlights31:15: The Christmas Day schedule44:24: The NBA strikes back at DameFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=conference-divisionhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-in-season-tournament-group-stage-details-announced

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) of SB Nation discuss the record-setting extensions that Anthony Davis signed with the Los Angeles Lakers and Jaylen Brown signed with the Boston Celtics.4:55: Reaction to Anthony Davis' extension 19:15: Any concerns with AD's extension?33:50: The Lakers' outlook this season50:29: Reaction to Jaylen Brown's new extensionCheck out the episode to hear Bryan and Harrison discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=nba-finalshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/austin-reaves-re-signs-with-los-angeles-what-are-the-lakers-title-odds

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the NBA's new in-season tournament, changes to the flopping and coaches' challenge rules and innovations they'd like to see.1:00: First impressions of the in-season tournament format13:18: Will the prize money get players (and fans) to buy in?30:51: The coaches' challenge rule change41:45: The new in-game flopping penalty55:50: Other NBA changes we'd like to seeFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) break down Joel Embiid's recent comments about wanting to win a championship "in Philly or anywhere else" and how that could affect James Harden trade negotiations. 1:30: Should the Sixers be worried about Joel Embiid asking out?10:45: The implications for the James Harden trade talks33:05: What would be a fair value for Harden from the Clippers?38:50: What are the Sixers planning in 2024?51:05: Embiid's most likely landing spots if he does request a trade1:08:18: Should the Sixers entertain trading Embiid before he asks out?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Isaiah Stewart's extension with the Detroit Pistons, the Philadelphia 76ers' decision to match the offer sheet that Paul Reed signed with the Utah Jazz, and what the Toronto Raptors should do with Pascal Siakam.1:15: Isaiah Stewart's extension17:35: The BBall Paul offer sheet saga33:16: Should the Raptors trade Pascal Siakam this offseason?50:44: Possible Siakam landing spotsFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaCheck out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba