The NBA Podcast

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which Western Conference teams are legitimate title contenders and which are pretenders.0:50: Denver Nuggets15:30: Memphis Grizzlies33:15: Sacramento Kings42:36: Phoenix Suns59:24: Golden State Warriors1:15:24: Dallas Mavericks1:24:43: Which play-in teams could pull off an upset?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) separate the Eastern Conference title contenders from the pretenders.13:50: Boston Celtics23:11: Philadelphia 76ers37:35: James Harden/Rockets rumors56:30: Cleveland Cavaliers1:02:30: Brooklyn Nets1:05:12 : New York Knicks1:15:15: Play-in teamsFollow 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 the Atlanta Hawks' decision to fire head coach Nate McMillan, Russell Westbrook's fit on the Los Angeles Clippers, Kevin Love signing with the Miami Heat and Patrick Beverley joining the Chicago Bulls.1:40: How much blame did McMillan deserve for the Hawks' mediocrity?11:34: Should the Hawks be open to moving Trae Young?30:40: Russ to the Clippers43:23: Love to the Heat50:22: PatBev to the Bulls Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/teams/nba/teamsCheck 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 top buyout signings so far and the best remaining options on the buyout market.00:55: Dewayne Dedmon to the Sixers6:05: Reggie Jackson to the Nuggets9:00: Danny Green to the Cavaliers16:27: Terrence Ross to the Suns31:18: Justin Holiday to the Mavericks35:53: Best Russell Westbrook landing spots51:45: Best Kevin Love landing spots1:02:46: Best remaining buyout optionsFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/teams/nba/teamsCheck 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 winners and losers from the 2023 NBA trade deadline.18:10: Brooklyn Nets29:45: Denver Nuggets34:00: Los Angeles Lakers39:50: Los Angeles Clippers44:53: Rapid-fire winners58:47: Chicago Bulls1:14:22: Toronto Raptors1:20:35: Portland Trail Blazers1:26:44: Rapid-fire losersFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/teams/nba/teamsCheck 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 Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade for Kyrie Irving. 2:30: Does the reward outweigh the risk for the Mavericks?12:40: What happens if this trade backfires on Dallas?28:15 : Where does Brooklyn go from here?44:50: Realistic expectations for the new-look Mavericks1:00:51: What are the Lakers' options now?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/teams/nba/teams 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 Kyrie Irving's trade request from the Brooklyn Nets and possible landing spots for him.15:12: Should the Nets move Kyrie by the trade deadline?26:19: How could Kyrie's trade request impact Kevin Durant's future?39:21: Are the Lakers his most likely destination?55:57: Should the Mavericks be interested?1:04:50: What would a Suns trade look like?1:17:30: Which other teams should inquire?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/teams/nba/philadelphia-76ers/oddsCheck 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 surprises and snubs from the All-Star reserves and then discuss O.G. Anunoby, Chicago Bulls and Christian Wood trade rumors.2:00: All-Star surprises and snubs14:26: The quiet trade market25:56: Should the Raptors trade O.G. Anunoby?41:55: Which teams should pursue Anunoby?1:01:50: Should the Bulls be shopping Alex Caruso or anyone else?1:16:14: Could Christian Wood be on the move from Dallas?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/teams/nba/philadelphia-76ers/oddsCheck 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 All-Star starter selections and make their picks for the All-Star reserves.5:00: All-Star starter snubs18:15: Eastern Conference reserve locks28:49: The Easten Conference wild cards48:25: Western Conference reserve picks1:04:05: The Jaren Jackson Jr. Reddit conspiracyFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Rui Hachimura trade and which Western Conference teams need to make a move ahead of the 2023 NBA trade deadline.2:15: What is the Wizards' long-term plan?15:57: Should the Lakers make another move beyond Rui?26:49: Denver Nuggets30:55: Memphis Grizzlies39:31: Sacramento Kings51:19: New Orleans Pelicans59:02: Los Angeles Clippers1:09:47: Dallas Mavericks1:14:55: Phoenix Suns1:18:09: Golden State Warriors Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba