The NBA Podcast

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) is joined by special guest TrillBroDude (@TrillBroDude) of the You Know Ball podcast to discuss their early impressions of James Harden and the new-look Philadelphia 76ers.Were the fit concerns about Harden and Joel Embiid overblown? Why has Tyrese Maxey been so effective in an off-ball role? Has Doc Rivers actually learned how to stagger his rotations? Who should be the Sixers' backup center? How can they get Tobias Harris going? Are they going to grift their way to this year's title?Check out the episode to hear Bryan and TrillBroDude 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, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) of the In the NO podcast discuss the latest drama between Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans.What should we make of JJ Redick's recent comments about Zion? Will Zion play at any point this season? How should the Pelicans handle his upcoming extension negotiations? What should they do if he refuses to sign their extension offer? Does the NBA need to make big-picture changes to the draft if Zion eventually asks out of New Orleans?Check out the episode to hear Bryan and Mason 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, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) of Silver Screen and Roll discuss LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers after his comments at All-Star Weekend.How did the Lakers get to this point with LeBron? Who's to blame for their disappointing season? Should they have made a big move at the trade deadline? How can they fix their roster this offseason? Should they consider trading LeBron this summer?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/navigation/nba

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Mark Schindler (@mschindlerNBA) of Basketball News and Indy Cornrows discuss what they're most excited to watch after the All-Star break.What should we expect out of Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers? How will Chris Paul's injury shake up the title race? How will James Harden and Ben Simmons change the Eastern Conference playoff picture? Which team is going to win the No. 10 seed out West?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/nba

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) try to make sense of the Eastern Conference after the explosive 2022 NBA trade deadline.Are the Milwaukee Bucks still the favorites to come out of the East? Which teams are lurking as their biggest threats? Which teams are most in danger of a first-round upset? Can anyone pull off a surprise deep playoff run?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 winners and losers from the 2022 NBA trade deadline.Does the upside of James Harden justify the risk for the Philadelphia 76ers? Are the Brooklyn Nets now better off with Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond? Can Kristaps Porzingis be the co-star that Bradley Beal needs? Which teams improved their title odds at the trade deadline? Which teams might regret not making moves?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 Domantas Sabonis-Tyrese Haliburton blockbuster along with the CJ McCollum and Caris LeVert trades and give their final trade deadline predictions.Did the Sacramento Kings get enough back for Haliburton? Are the Indiana Pacers the clear winners of that trade? How much will McCollum help the New Orleans Pelicans? What's the Portland Trail Blazers' long-term endgame? Did the Cleveland Cavaliers give up too much for LeVert? How will Bradley Beal's wrist injury affect the Washington Wizards at the trade deadline?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 latest James Harden trade rumors, dissect the Clippers-Blazers trade and break down which teams might be buyers at the trade deadline.Why would the Nets trade Harden before the deadline? Where should the Sixers draw the line in terms of what they're sending back? What does the Blazers' deal with the Clippers say about their long-term plans? Which teams should be buyers at the trade deadline?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 should considering selling ahead of the 2022 NBA trade deadline.Should the Washington Wizards be shopping Bradley Beal? Would Domantas Sabonis or Jerami Grant make sense in Washington? Should the Houston Rockets be ready to take the best offers for Christian Wood and Jerami Grant? Which teams would make sense as landing spots for Gary Harris and Terrence Ross? Which teams may look to get out of luxury-tax territory?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, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Dan Favale (@danfavale) of the Hardwood Knocks podcast (@HardwoodKnocks) and Bleacher Report discuss All-Star starter surprises and snubs, the buzz about James Harden and the Sixers, and the New York Knicks' descent back into mediocrity.Is it an outrage that Andrew Wiggins is an All-Star starter? Should the NBA abolish positions on the All-Star ballot and on All-NBA teams? How seriously should we take the Harden-Sixers buzz? Why would the Nets help the Sixers with a sign-and-trade this summer? Are the Kings actually out on Simmons trade talks? What can the Knicks do to right the ship?Check out the episode to hear Bryan and Dan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/sports/navigation/830.1/10107.3