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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Sep 14, 2022 • 1h 32min
2022-23 Southeast Division preview
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Giancarlo Navas (@gnavas103) preview the Southeast Division ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season.3:40: How will Dejounte Murray fit with Trae Young?18:55: How do the Hornets replace Miles Bridges?37:13: Who starts at the 4 for the Miami Heat? 59:36: Could the Orlando Magic be sneaky good this year?1:12:31: Who should start at point guard for the Washington Wizards?Check out the episode to hear Bryan and Giancarlo discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.comUse our special link zen.ai/thenbapod and use promo code thenbapod to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr
Sep 11, 2022 • 1h 29min
2022-23 Atlantic Division preview
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) preview the Atlantic Division ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season.3:45: Will the Celtics' offseason upgrades push them over the top in the East?22:50: What to make of the Nets after *that offseason39:25: Where do the Knicks turn after missing out on Donovan Mitchell?56:47: Can James Harden help lead the Sixers to the Finals?1:12:17: Are the Raptors a sleeping giant in the East?Check out the episode to hear Bryan and Keith discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.comUse our special link zen.ai/thenbapod and use promo code thenbapod to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr
Sep 2, 2022 • 1h 25min
The Donovan Mitchell trade and 2022-23 Central Division preview
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) of the Gyro Step Podcast Network discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' trade for Donovan Mitchell and preview the rest of the Central Division ahead of the 2022-23 season.3:10: The Donovan Mitchell trade and the Cavs' outlook21:19: Chicago Bulls preview36:45: Detroit Pistons preview51:04: Indiana Pacers preview1:07:40: Milwaukee Bucks previewCheck out the episode to hear Bryan and Ti discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba
Aug 29, 2022 • 1h 17min
Debating the top players in the 2022-23 NBA season
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek and special guest Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) discuss the top players for the 2022-23 NBA season.1:30: The superstar tier9:01: The top All-Star candidates21:35: James Harden vs. Damian Lillard30:09: The fringe All-Stars41:39: Young up-and-comers57:13: The rest of the top 501:03:37: Toughest omissions from the top 50 Check out the episode to hear Bryan and Es discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com
Aug 25, 2022 • 1h 12min
The fallout from Kevin Durant rescinding his trade request
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Josh Eberley (@JoshEberley) discuss the fallout from Kevin Durant's decision to rescind his trade request.2:00: Do the Nets deserve credit for not caving to KD?13:00: The Nets' outlook this year19:49: The impacts on player agency and the next CBA34:22: Should any team hvae been willing to meet the Nets' asking price?44:40: What's the Lakers' Plan B now that Kyrie is off the table?58:48: Which free agents might now find new homes?Check out the episode to hear Bryan and Josh discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com
Aug 22, 2022 • 1h 9min
LeBron's extension with the Lakers and Ben Simmons' grievance settlement
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what LeBron James' extension means for the Los Angeles Lakers and the bigger-picture implications of Ben Simmons' grievance settlement.2:05: What LeBron's extension means for the Lakers12:48: Could LeBron's extension accelerate a Russell Westbrook trade?33:00: Ben Simmons settles his grievance with the Sixers49:20: How the next CBA should address players' mental health58:50: How owners might seek to address holdouts in the next CBACheck 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
Aug 18, 2022 • 1h 14min
Highlights of the 2022-23 NBA schedule
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the highlights from the newly released 2022-23 NBA schedule.1:40: Opening-week matchups32:47: The Christmas Day slate47:27: Rivalry week!1:00:07: Other must-watch gamesCheck 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/
Aug 11, 2022 • 1h 14min
Where do Kevin Durant and the Nets go from here?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss where Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets go from here after he reiterated his trade request over the weekend.2:00: Should the Nets give in to KD's ultimatum?15:05: Would KD hold out?28:20: Do the Sixers have enough to get Durant?46:35: Should the Heat be willing to offer Jimmy Butler for KD?1:01:47: A three-team Nets-Heat-Bulls trade ideaCheck 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
Aug 4, 2022 • 1h 19min
The best players left on the 2022 free-agent market
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the best players left on the 2022 free-agent market.7:00: Collin Sexton20:00: Montrezl Harrell's future32:22: Best veteran bigs available48:49: Dennis Schroder and Eric Bledsoe1:07:35: Remembering Bill RussellCheck 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
Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 19min
The Sixers get investigated for tampering and the Warriors' extension quandary
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the NBA's tampering investigation of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors' upcoming issues with extensions and the luxury tax.5:30: The NBA's tampering investigation into the Sixers12:37: How should the NBA enforce tampering rules?23:10: Should the Warriors be willing to give Draymond Green a max extension?43:30: Are the Warriors' luxury-tax gripes justified?1:03:55: Where should Boston draw the line in Kevin Durant trade talks?Check 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
