The NBA Podcast

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what's next for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors this offseason.Should the Thunder try to trade Al Horford this summer? How much should the Kings be willing to spend on Richaun Holmes? What should be the Pelicans' walk-away price for Lonzo Ball? Should the Bulls renegotiate-and-extend Zach LaVine? How much should the Raptors offer Kyle Lowry? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their All-NBA and final awards picks for the 2020-21 NBA season.Should both Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic be on the All-NBA first team? Where should Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler be? Does Chris Paul deserve an All-NBA spot? Who should get the third-team forward spot between Paul George and Julius Randle?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodAwards odds courtesy of 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 what's next for the Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves.Should the Rockets try to move off John Wall and Eric Gordon this summer? What should the Pistons make of their rookies? How much should the Cavs spend on Jarrett Allen in free agency and on a Collin Sexton extension? What areas of need do the Magic need to address this offseason? Should the T-Wolves start considering a Karl-Anthony Towns trade?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Indiana Pacers' ongoing Nate Bjorkgren disaster and other coaches who are reportedly on the hot seat.Has the Bjorkgren situation deteriorated to a point of no return? Should the Portland Trail Blazers be looking to move on from Terry Stotts? Is Mike Budenholzer done in Milwaukee if he can't get to the conference finals? Should the Sacramento Kings be willing to eat the remaining $11.5 million of Luke Walton's contract? Should the Washington Wizards keep Scott Brooks around?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which NBA teams they believe will have the brightest future.Did the New York Knicks earn a spot thanks to their surprising season? Where do the Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder rank? Do the New Orleans Pelicans have the league's brightest future because of Zion Williamson?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss how the play-in tournament races might play out over the coming weeks.Are the New York Knicks a lock to finish as a top-six seed? Should the Miami Heat be favored in the East's play-in tournament? Could the Los Angeles Lakers slip into the West's play-in tournament? Will any of the play-in teams be a threat to pull off a first-round upset? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their picks for every major award with one month remaining in the 2020-21 regular season.Can Joel Embiid catch Nikola Jokic for MVP? Should Ben Simmons beat out Rudy Gobert for Defensive Player of the Year? Will LaMelo Ball's wrist injury shake up the Rookie of the Year race? Should Julius Randle or Jerami Grant win Most Improved Player? Who should be the Coach of the Year?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds courtesy of the 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 whether any team in the Eastern Conference is capable of preventing the Brooklyn Nets from reaching the NBA Finals.What does LaMarcus Aldridge's retirement mean for the Nets' chances of advancing to the Finals? Are the Milwaukee Bucks their biggest threat in the East? What matchup problems do the Nets and Philadelphia 76ers pose for one another? Does any team in the East other than the Bucks or Sixers stand a chance?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss whether the Los Angeles Lakers' chances of repeating as champions are in jeopardy.How important is home-court advantage to the Lakers? Can they bank on Anthony Davis staying healthy? Are the Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers or Denver Nuggets legitimate threats to dethrone them? Can anyone else in the West pull off a first-round upset?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which prospects in the 2021 NBA draft class are worth tanking for.Is Cade Cunningham the clear-cut favorite for the No. 1 overall pick? How does Evan Mobley compare to James Wiseman and Deandre Ayton? Are the Jrue Holiday comparisons justified for Jalen Suggs? Where do Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga rank among the top prospects in recent years?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod