The NBA Podcast

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Mark Schindler (@MSchindlerNBA) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons.Should the Pacers look to trade some of their veterans this season, or will they aim to retool rather than rebuild? Will Bradley Beal sign his five-year max to stay with the Wizards? Should the Knicks already be looking to get out of Julius Randle? Will the Magic re-sign Mo Bamba? Do the Pistons have any long-term keepers other than Cade Cunningham?Check out the episode to hear Bryan and Mark discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaOvertime’s Even The Odds newsletter: https://www.eventheodds.com/

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) is joined by special guest Ryan Blackburn (@NBABlackburn) of Denver Stiffs and the Pickaxe & Roll podcast to discuss the MVP race and the Denver Nuggets' playoff outlook.What has caused the MVP race to swing in Nikola Jokic's favor as of late? What are the biggest arguments in favor of Jokic, Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo? Is there a "right" answer to this year's MVP race? Are Jamal Murray and/or Michael Porter Jr. coming back this year? What would constitute a successful playoff run for the Nuggets?Check out the episode to hear Bryan and Ryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaOvertime’s Even The Odds newsletter: https://www.eventheodds.com/

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) is joined by special guest Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) of Spotrac and Celtics Blog to discuss how Robert Williams' injury and the returns of Paul George and Anthony Davis could shake up the playoffs. How did the Celtics turn their season around after such a mediocre start? How much will Williams' injury impact their title chances? Could Anthony Davis' return help the Los Angeles Lakers go on a deep playoff run? Are the Los Angeles Clippers now a threat to upend the Western Conference playoff bracket? Is the play-in tournament unfair to certain No. 7 seeds?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.com/navigation/nbaOvertime’s Even The Odds newsletter: https://www.eventheodds.com/

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which playoff teams have the biggest concerns heading into April.How much should we read into the Miami Heat's recent struggles? Are the Utah Jazz too predictable offensively? Which injuries could have the biggest impact on the playoffs? Could DeAndre Jordan sink the Philadelphia 76ers?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

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their picks for their All-Rookie teams for the 2021-22 NBA season.Who should join Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley and Scottie Barnes on the All-Rookie first team? Is Franz Wagner a first-team lock? Could Ayo Dosunmu or Herb Jones make it onto the All-Rookie first team? Do Alperen Sengun and Jonathan Kuminga deserve All-Rookie nods despite their limited minutes? 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

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Stephen Curry's latest injury, Patrick Williams' imminent return and LeBron James' GOAT case.What should Chicago Bulls fans expect out of Williams? How will Steph's injury impact the Western Conference playoff race? What does James Wiseman's latest setback mean for the Golden State Warriors? Is it realistic to expect Ben Simmons to return this season? Does being the statistical GOAT give LeBron James more of a GOAT argument over Michael Jordan?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

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams in the play-in tournament could go on a deep playoff run.Are the Brooklyn Nets still a legitimate threat to make it to the NBA Finals? How would they match up with the Cleveland Cavaliers or Toronto Raptors in the play-in game? Will the Atlanta Hawks even make the playoffs? Could the Minnesota Timberwolves upset the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round? Are the Los Angeles Lakers drawing dead?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

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest names who could return from injuries and swing the 2022 NBA playoffs.How much will Brook Lopez's return help the Milwaukee Bucks? Are we sleeping on a fully healthy Chicago Bulls team? Will Draymond Green's return push the Golden State Warriors over the Phoenix Suns? What happens if Kawhi Leonard and/or Paul George return to the Los Angeles Clippers? Is Ben Simmons the biggest wild card in the NBA this season?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

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their updated picks for every major award with one month left in the 2021-22 NBA season.Who should be the MVP, Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid or Giannis Antetokounmpo? Who's the favorite in a wide-open Defensive Player of the Year race? Can anyone stop Evan Mobley or Tyler Herro from winning Rookie of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year, respectively? Should Ja Morant even be eligible for Most Improved Player? Who's the Coach of the Year?Follow 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 which teams should be considered legitimate dark-horse title contenders.Are the Utah Jazz destined to fall apart in the playoffs again? How seriously should we take the Boston Celtics? Can the Denver Nuggets and Chicago Bulls overcome their injury issues? Why aren't the Memphis Grizzlies getting more respect? Can Luka Doncic carry the Dallas Mavericks to the title this year?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