The NBA Podcast

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) answer a number of questions submitted by listeners.Should the NBA work harder to prevent tampering? After implementing the play-in tournament, what other changes should the league make? Which Spurs players have All-Star upside? When will the OKC Thunder stop tanking? Should the Timberwolves blow it up and start over? How can the Heat get into legitimate title contention 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/sports/navigation/830.1/10107.3

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest questions for every Atlantic Division team ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season.Who should the Boston Celtics start in their backcourt? Is any team capable of beating the fully healthy Brooklyn Nets in a seven-game series? How much can the New York Knicks rely on Kemba Walker? What should the Philadelphia 76ers do about Ben Simmons? How much playing time will Scottie Barnes get for the Toronto Raptors as a rookie?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/sports/navigation/830.1/10107.3

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest questions for every Central Division team ahead of the 2021-22 season.How will DeMar DeRozan and Lonzo Ball fit with the Chicago Bulls' existing core? Who will the Cleveland Cavaliers start at PF? Could Cade Cunningham have the sixth 20-5-5 rookie season in NBA history? Who should the Indiana Pacers start at the 3 until T.J. Warren returns? How should the Milwaukee Bucks approach the regular season fresh off their championship 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/sports/navigation/830.1/10107.3

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest questions for every Southeast Division team ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season.Who should be in the Atlanta Hawks' starting lineup? Should the Charlotte Hornets start Miles Bridges and P.J. Washington over Kelly Oubre and Mason Plumlee? How will Kyle Lowry fit with the Miami Heat? How will the Orlando Magic distribute backcourt minutes? How will the Washington Wizards divvy up playing time at the 3 and the 4? 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/sports/navigation/830.1/10107.3

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Houston Rockets' attempt to trade John Wall, Aaron Gordon's extension with the Denver Nuggets, the NBA's proposed in-season tournament and COVID-19 protocols for the 2021-22 season.Which teams make sense (if any?) as potential landing spots for Wall? Did the Nuggets overpay for Gordon, and will they regret doing so? Is a $1 million prize enough to incentivize players to care about the in-season tournament? Is the NBPA making a mistake by refusing a vaccine mandate?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/sports/navigation/830.1/10107.3

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the biggest storylines for every Pacific Division team ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season.What are realistic expectations for Klay Thompson this season? Who should the Los Angeles Clippers start in place of Kawhi Leonard until he returns? Will Anthony Davis finally embrace playing center more often? Should the Phoenix Suns extend Deandre Ayton or Mikal Bridges by the mid-October deadline? Do the Sacramento Kings have to roll with a three-guard starting lineup?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/sports/navigation/830.1/10107.3

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the Northwest Division ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season.Should the Denver Nuggets sign Michael Porter Jr. to a max contract extension? How does Anthony Edwards build upon his promising rookie campaign in Minnesota? Which young player should you be most excited to watch in OKC? Did the Portland Trail Blazers do enough to put Damian Lillard's mind at ease? Should the Utah Jazz be the favorites in the West?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/sports/navigation/830.1/10107.3

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the Southwest Division ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season.How much of an upgrade will Reggie Bullock be for the Dallas Mavericks? Can Jalen Green beat out Cade Cunningham for Rookie of the Year? Should the Memphis Grizzlies consider Jaren Jackson Jr. a franchise cornerstone? How will Jonas Valanciunas fit next to Zion Williamson in New Orleans? What is the San Antonio Spurs long-term plan?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/sports/navigation/830.1/10107.3

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Ben Simmons' holdout threat, the Nets and Lakers' new additions, Clint Capela's extension and Kevin Love's future.Are the Philadelphia 76ers now under more pressure to move Simmons before training camp? Should they call his bluff? How much will Paul Millsap and LaMarcus Aldridge help the Nets? Are the Hawks light-years ahead in their team-building strategy? What's next for Kevin Love if he continues to refuse a buyout from the Cleveland Cavaliers?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/sports/navigation/830.1/10107.3

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the three-team Lauri Markkanen sign-and-trade and the best free agents still on the market.What were the Cavs thinking with regard to their acquisition of Markkanen? How much will Larry Nance Jr. help the Portland Trail Blazers? Could the Chicago Bulls be the biggest winner of this deal? Who are some of the top remaining free agents, and where might they fit best?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/sports/navigation/830.1/10107.3