The NBA Podcast

Morten Stig Jensen
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May 17, 2020 • 1h 9min

A behind-the-scenes look at Bleacher Report's GM Week

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by Bleacher Report NBA national featured columnist Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to discuss B/R's GM Week project.As the Sacramento Kings GM, what did Grant hope to accomplish? How did he shake up the Kings' roster? How did he think he did? What did Bryan do as the Denver Nuggets' GM? What is Michael Porter Jr.'s trade value moving forward? And what were some of the other big moves made throughout the league?Check out the episode to hear Morten, Bryan and Grant discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
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May 12, 2020 • 1h 1min

Ranking the top point guards in 2020 NBA free agency

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the top point guards in the 2020 NBA free-agent class.Which teams should be interested in Fred VanVleet? Will Goran Dragic receive more than the mid-level exception? Should teams prioritize veteran backups such as Jeff Teague or D.J. Augustin? Will point guard prospects rise in the draft because the free-agent class is so weak?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
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May 9, 2020 • 1h 2min

The latest on when — or if — the 2019-20 NBA season will resume

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the latest updates on when (or if) the 2019-20 NBA season will resume in the wake of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's call with players Friday.Why is a single-site solution more feasible than having every team play at home? Does the Disney idea make more sense from a medical perspective than Vegas or vice versa? Will the NBA's plan for player testing work? If fans can't attend games in the 2020-21 season, what does that mean for next year's salary cap?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
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May 5, 2020 • 1h 15min

Re-drafting the 2015 NBA draft

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) re-draft the lottery of the 2015 NBA draft.Is Karl-Anthony Towns still the No. 1 overall pick? Who goes at No. 2, Kristaps Porzingis or Devin Booker? Do real-life top-five picks Jahlil Okafor (No. 3) and Mario Hezonja (No. 5) go in the re-draft lottery? How many real-life second-round picks become lottery picks in the re-draft?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
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May 2, 2020 • 1h 24min

Is there a right way to rebuild in the NBA?

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by T.J. McBride (@TJMcBrideNBA) of Mile High Sports to discuss whether there's a "right" way to rebuild in today's NBA.What lessons should rebuilding teams take away from the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers? What are some of the typical pitfalls in a rebuild? Why haven't the New York Knicks, Orlando Magic or Phoenix Suns dug their way out of long-term rebuilds yet? How does ownership factor into all of this?Check out the episode to hear Morten, Bryan and T.J. discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
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Apr 28, 2020 • 1h 24min

Top offseason questions for the Jazz, Nuggets, Thunder, Timberwolves and Trail Blazers

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the top offseason questions for every team in the Northwest Division.Should the Utah Jazz try to trade Mike Conley this offseason? Did the Denver Nuggets miss their window for a consolidation trade? Should the Oklahoma City Thunder try to sell high on Chris Paul? How much should the Minnesota Timberwolves be willing to spend on Malik Beasley? Should the Portland Trail Blazers run it back or consider making huge changes?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
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Apr 25, 2020 • 1h 23min

Top offseason questions for Grizzlies, Mavericks, Pelicans, Rockets and Spurs

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the top offseason questions for every team in the Southwest Division.How much should the Memphis Grizzlies spent to retain De'Anthony Melton? What should the Dallas Mavericks' top priority be this offseason? Is Brandon Ingram a no-brainer max for the New Orleans Pelicans? Should the Houston Rockets bring back Daryl Morey and Mike D'Antoni? Is it time for the San Antonio Spurs to rebuild?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
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Apr 21, 2020 • 1h 23min

Top offseason questions for the Clippers, Kings, Lakers, Suns and Warriors

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the top offseason questions for every team in the Pacific Division.How much should the Los Angeles Clippers pay to re-sign Montrezl Harrell? What should the Sacramento Kings' walk-away price be for Bogdan Bogdanovic? Is Anthony Davis a lock to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers? Should the Phoenix Suns re-sign Dario Saric? What should the Golden State Warriors do with their top-five pick?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
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Apr 17, 2020 • 1h

B/R's Jonathan Wasserman on Jalen Green joining the G League; the 2020 NBA draft class

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by Bleacher Report lead draft writer Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) to discuss Jalen Green's decision to bypass college for the G League and go over the 2020 NBA draft class.How do scouts feel about Green's decision to go to the G League next year? Will it impact his draft stock at all? Why is the 2020 NBA draft class considered so weak? Is there a consensus No. 1 pick? Which non-lottery prospects could turn out to be steals? How will the cancellation of the NCAA tournament affect the predraft process? Check out the episode to hear Morten, Bryan and Wass discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
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Apr 15, 2020 • 41min

K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago on the Chicago Bulls' new front office

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest K.C. Johnson (@kcjhoop) of NBC Sports Chicago discuss the recent changes the Chicago Bulls have made to their front office.Why did the Bulls decide to overhaul their front office? What is new executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas' vision for the team moving forward? How does former EVP John Paxson fit into the mix? What does Karnisovas' arrival mean for the roster and head coach Jim Boylen?Check out the episode to hear Morten, Bryan and K.C. discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

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