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 28, 2023 • 1h 30min
What's next for the Bucks, Cavaliers, Hawks and Nets?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets.3:45: Mike Budenholzer's future with the Milwaukee Bucks10:45: How the new CBA complicates the Bucks' retool34:18: On Giannis and "failure"42:55: Cleveland Cavaliers59:45: Atlanta Hawks1:15:10: Brooklyn NetsFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaCheck out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba
Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 12min
Panic meter for each remaining first-round playoff series
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the five ongoing first-round series and whether any team can overcome a 3-1 deficit.0:50: Bucks-Heat14:30: Knicks-Cavaliers32:27: Lakers-Grizzlies48:45: Kings-Warriors1:01:20: Celtics-HawksFollow 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
Apr 21, 2023 • 1h 17min
2022-23 NBA awards reaction and our remaining picks
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the awards that have been announced for the 2022-23 NBA season and make their picks for the remaining awards.5:30: Defensive Player of the Year17:25: Clutch Player of the Year21:10: Coach of the Year30:28: Sixth Man of the Year42:49: Rookie of the Year50:10: Most Valuable Player1:14:35: Executive of the YearFollow 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
Apr 19, 2023 • 1h 17min
Early takeaways from Round 1 of the 2023 NBA playoffs
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their early takeaways from the opening round of the 2023 NBA playoffs.1:30: Kings-Warriors21:58: Suns-Clippers35:22: Grizzlies-Lakers46:21: Cavaliers-Knicks1:07:42: Bucks-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
Apr 12, 2023 • 39min
The futures of Rudy Gobert and Trae Young
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the long-term futures of Rudy Gobert and Trae Young.1:30: The Wolves' Rudy Gobert debacle13:15: What's the Timberwolves' next move?28:37: Hawks open to a Trae Young trade?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
Apr 5, 2023 • 1h 27min
What we know (and don't know) about the NBA's new CBA
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what's been reported so far about the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement.2:15: The second salary-cap apron20:45: How the new CBA could increase parity34:48: The new in-season touranment46:55: Where the new extension rules might fall short1:00:43: The cap-smoothing agreement1:10:52: Positionless All-NBA teams and the 65-game minimumFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaCheck out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba
Mar 18, 2023 • 1h 25min
Bogdan Bogdanovic's extension and the state of NBA discourse
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Bogdan Bogdanovic's extension with the Atlanta Hawks and the current state of NBA discourse.1:30: Bogdan Bogdanovic's extension with the Hawks5:30: What is the Hawks' long-term plan? 35:43: Damian Lillard on NBA discourse59:15: The discourse around the MVP raceFollow 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
Mar 16, 2023 • 1h 19min
Ranking the best young cores in the NBA
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams have the best young cores in the NBA.1:00: Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets18:08: Orlando Magic29:20: Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers50:58: Memphis GrizzliesFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaCheck out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba
Mar 13, 2023 • 1h 40min
How recent injuries are shaking up the Western Conference
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the recent injury news about Lonzo Ball, Steven Adams, Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Luka Doncic.1:00: Lonzo Ball and the Bulls24:50: Steven Adams and the Grizzlies37:31: Kevin Durant and the Suns53:12: LeBron James and the Lakers1:03:37: Luka Doncic and the Mavericks1:13:40: A market inefficiency in the draft?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
Mar 8, 2023 • 1h 37min
Updated 2022-23 NBA awards picks with one month left
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their picks for every major award with one month left in the 2022-23 NBA season.1:00: MVP33:54: Rookie of the Year + All-Rookie First Team49:40: Defensive Player of the Year1:03:25: Most Improved Player1:16:00: Sixth Man of the Year1:23:11: Coach of the YearFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaCheck out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba
