The NBA Podcast

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

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Dejounte Murray's new extension, the Grant Williams sign-and-trade and the Portland Trail Blazers' decision to match Matisse Thybulle's offer sheet from the Dallas Mavericks.1:30: How the new CBA led to Murray's extension14:50: What's next for the Hawks?29:36: What does Murray's extension suggest about free agency moving forward?40:22: The Grant Williams sign-and-trade54:14 Dallas signs Matisse Thybulle to an offer sheet, Portland matches 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 who the top title contenders are after the first wave of free agency and highlight the top remaining free agents.1:25: Which teams are the biggest title threats in 2023-24?18:29: Do the Blazers *have* to send Dame to Miami?38:38: Best remaining free agents 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, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) of Spotrac and The Front Office Show discuss their favorite and least-favorite signings from the first weekend of 2023 NBA free agency.5:00: The best values so far19:35: Houston's spending spree37:15: Other standout deals46:31: The Suns and other winners so far58:16: Which deals might age poorly?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaCheck 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 Damian Lillard's trade request and where James Harden might end up after opting into his contract.3:00: Is it Miami or bust for Dame?14:21: Other possible Dame destinations31:25: Is Harden heading to the Clippers?48:44: What does the Harden situation mean for Joel Embiid's future in Philly?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 the Utah Jazz's trade for John Collins, the Chicago Bulls extending Nikola Vucevic and preview 2023 NBA free agency.3:15: John Collins actually got traded!16:12: Bulls extend Nikola Vucevic29:18: Where will the top free agents land?45:50: Are Brook Lopez and Fred VanVleet legitimate flight risks?1:00:06: Which other free agents are worth monitoring?1:07:15: Can the Blazers appease Damian Lillard?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaCheck out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Giancarlo Navas (@gnavas103) of the Miami Heat Beat podcast discuss the winners and losers of the 2023 NBA draft. 2:45: Biggest draft-night winners14:11: Impact of the new CBA24:33: Other draft-night winners32:20: Where do the Portland Trail Blazers go from here?46:54: Draft-night losersFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaCheck out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Dan Favale (@danfavale) of the Hardwood Knocks podcast discuss the Phoenix Suns' trade for Bradley Beal and the ensuing fallout.1:30: What were the Wizards thinking?14:15: What's next for Chris Paul?31:19: Where do Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma end up?51:19: How will Beal fit with the Suns?1:03:58: Should the Suns keep Deandre Ayton, or should they trade him?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaCheck 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 the biggest offseason questions for the Charlotte Hornets, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards.0:45: Charlotte Hornets20:20: Detroit Pistons38:12: Orlando Magic54:48: Indiana Pacers1:14:05: Washington WizardsFollow 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 the fallout from the 2023 NBA Finals and the biggest offseason questions for the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat.4:15: Big-picture takeaways from the Finals16:50: Putting the Nuggets' playoff run into context32:20: Biggest offseason questions for the Nuggets55:49: Biggest offseason questions for the HeatFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaCheck out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba