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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Jan 23, 2023 • 1h 13min
Which Eastern Conference title hopefuls need an upgrade at the trade deadline?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which Eastern Conference title hopefuls need to make an upgrade ahead of the NBA's Feb. 9 trade deadline.2:30: Boston Celtics13:08: Philadelphia 76ers28:34: Milwaukee Bucks40:13: Brooklyn Nets50:35: Cleveland Cavaliers1:01:52: Other title hopefuls?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com
Jan 16, 2023 • 1h 34min
Our 2022-23 NBA midseason awards picks
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their midseason awards picks for the 2022-23 NBA season.1:00: MVP25:03: Rookie of the Year35:43: Defensive Player of the Year45:07: Most Improved Player59:15: Sixth Man of the Year1:16:21: Most Clutch Player 1:26:26: Coach of the YearFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba
Jan 12, 2023 • 1h 33min
Which NBA teams are facing a make-or-break January?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which NBA teams are facing a make-or-break January.1:40: Toronto Raptors22:00: Chicago Bulls37:32: Washington Wizards55:47: Miami Heat1:05:42: Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz1:23:55: Other teams in this mix?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba
Jan 5, 2023 • 1h 15min
Who should be named an All-Star starter?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which players should be named starters in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.3:00: Should the NBA remove positions from the All-Star ballot?15:36: Eastern Conference frontcourt starters28:48: Eastern Conference backcourt starters45:01: Western Conference backcourt starters55:27: Western Conference frontcourt startersFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com
Dec 28, 2022 • 46min
James Harden's future in Philadelphia, Luka Magic and the streaking Brooklyn Nets
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss James Harden's future in Philadelphia, Luka Doncic's historic night against the New York Knicks and whether it's time to buy the Brooklyn Nets as real title contenders.2:00: Is James Harden a real threat to sign with Houston this summer? 13:45: Luka Doncic's historic night against the Knicks31:09: Is it time to take the Brooklyn Nets seriously?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba
Dec 26, 2022 • 1h 10min
Which teams make sense as Trae Young trade partners?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams might make sense as a trade partner for Trae Young.2:10: The latest on Trae Young's future in Atlanta17:33: Would some teams balk at the price for Trae?30:11: Which teams would make sense for Trae?46:23: What makes a Trae trade difficultCheck out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba
Dec 21, 2022 • 1h 4min
How Anthony Davis' injury impacts the Lakers' trade deadline outlook
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and SB Nation NBA Editorial Manager Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) discuss how Anthony Davis' foot injury impacts the Los Angeles Lakers' trajectory leading into the trade deadline.4:20: How had AD helped the Lakers turn their season around?17:29: Does this injury justify the Lakers slow-playing a Russ trade?31:36: Was there a Russ + picks trade that made sense, pre-AD injury?45:23: Should the Lakers stand pat because of AD's injury and punt on this season?Check 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
Dec 17, 2022 • 22min
Interview with former NBA All-Star Deron Williams
Former NBA All-Star, and two-time All-NBA point guard, Deron Williams joins Mort on the pod to talk about his career, what he's been up to since retiring, which current player he'd love to play with, and what he thinks about the league today.Check out the episode to hear Morten and Deron discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
Dec 15, 2022 • 1h 11min
The start of NBA trade season and the latest on CBA negotiations
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the NBA's new awards trophies, the start of NBA trade season and the latest on the CBA negotiations.2:00: The NBA's new awards trophies12:04: The start of NBA trade season! ... or is it?29:51: Which teams might pivot into being sellers?47:19: The latest on CBA negotiations and how it could impact the trade deadlineCheck out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba
Dec 9, 2022 • 54min
Anthony Davis' resurgence, Killian Hayes' emergence and Cam Reddish trade rumors
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) 2:30: How Anthony Davis' resurgence affects the Lakers' outlook20:32: What does Killian Hayes' emergence mean for the Pistons long term?35:29: Cam Reddish trade rumors48:57: A James Harden teaser!Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba
