The NBA Podcast

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their takeaways after Game 1 of Celtics-Raptors and Bucks-Heat and make their predictions for Game 7 of Nuggets-Jazz and Rockets-Thunder.How can the Raptors get their half-court offense going against the Celtics? Do the Bucks have a Mike Budenholzer problem? Should they switch Giannis Antetokounmpo onto Jimmy Butler? Does Nuggets-Jazz Game 7 come down to Jamal Murray vs. Donovan Mitchell? Which version of Russell Westbrook will show up for the Rockets in Game 7?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 NBA's protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake and speak with Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper) of Indy Cornrows about the Indiana Pacers' future.What was our reaction to the players' decision not to play games Wednesday? What are the next steps for the NBA in aiding social justice causes? Were the Pacers justified in firing Nate McMillan? Who should they target to replace him? How should their remake their roster this offseason?Check out the episode to hear Morten, Bryan and Caitlin 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 what's next for the Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers, preview the Celtics-Raptors series and make predictions for Rockets-Thunder and Clippers-Mavericks.Who should the Sixers hire to replace Brett Brown? Should they trade Joel Embiid or Ben Simmons this offseason? Should the Indiana Pacers be shopping Victor Oladipo? Which matchups could decide the Celtics-Raptors series? Who will win Clippers-Mavericks and Thunder-Rockets?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 fallout from the 2020 NBA draft lottery and the top takeaways from Game 2 of each team's first-round playoff series.What should the Minnesota Timberwolves do with the No. 1 overall pick? Who should the Golden State Warriors target if they trade the No. 2 pick? Are the Los Angeles Clippers in real danger of a first-round knockout? Is Jayson Tatum already a top-10 player in the NBA? Are the Utah Jazz now the favorites over the Golden State Warriors?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) overreact to Game 1 of every 2020 first-round playoff series.Are the Los Angeles Lakers in legitimate danger of losing to the Portland Trail Blazers? Is Mike Budenholzer an "82-game coach?" Was Brett Brown to blame for the Philadelphia 76ers' Game 1 loss? Is Donovan Mitchell now effectively unguardable? Are the Indiana Pacers effectively finished after Game 1?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) preview every first-round matchup of the 2020 NBA playoffs.Will the Portland Trail Blazers win the play-in tournament? Could they upset the L.A. Lakers? Do the Dallas Mavericks have a shot against the L.A. Clippers? How does Russell Westbrook's injury affect the Rockets-Thunder series? Can the Sixers survive the Celtics without Ben Simmons? Who will win the Jimmy Butler-T.J. Warren battle?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) hand out individual awards for the NBA seeding games.Who should be the Rookie of the Bubble? Are there clear-cut favorites for Sixth Man of the Bubble and Coach of the Bubble? Who deserves Most Improved Player and MVP? Who should be named to the All-Bubble team?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 Jaren Jackson Jr.'s meniscus injury, Ben Simmons' kneecap injury, the Los Angeles Lakers' lethargic bubble play and Jim Boylen's future in Chicago.Are the Memphis Grizzlies no longer the favorites to win the No. 8 seed in the wake of Jackson's injury? Are the Philadelphia 76ers headed for a first-round playoff exit? Are the Lakers in danger of an early-round upset? Should Boylen return as the Bulls' head coach next season?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 Jonathan Isaac's ACL tear, Michael Porter Jr.'s breakout game, the battle for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and whether the Toronto Raptors are a legitimate threat to repeat.What does Isaac's injury mean for the Orlando Magic moving forward? Should MPJ continue to start for the Denver Nuggets even when Gary Harris and Will Barton return? Are the Memphis Grizzlies in danger of falling out of the No. 8 seed? Should the Raptors be considered a legitimate threat to beat the Milwaukee Bucks in the East?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 their top takeaways from the first few days of NBA seeding games.Did the New Orleans Pelicans err with Zion Williamson's minutes distribution? Should the Los Angeles Clippers feel better about their chances against the Los Angeles Lakers despite the loss? Are the Portland Trail Blazers the favorites to finish with the No. 9 seed? What is the ceiling for Kristaps Porzingis and the Dallas Mavericks?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod