

The NBA Podcast
Morten Stig Jensen
Morten Stig Jensen walks through all of the latest happenings in the NBA, both on and off the court.
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Jun 14, 2019 • 1h 6min
Did the Raptors just end the Warriors' dynasty?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what's next for the Raptors, Warriors and the NBA at large after Toronto won the 2019 NBA title.With Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson both having suffered serious injuries, is the Warriors' dynasty over? How will other teams approach this summer now knowing the 2019-20 title picture is wide-open? Will Kawhi Leonard stay with the Raptors? What's the latest on the Anthony Davis trade front?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

Jun 11, 2019 • 51min
How does Kevin Durant's Achilles injury affect the NBA Finals and free agency?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss how Kevin Durant's Achilles injury will impact the NBA Finals and free agency moving forward.Can the Golden State Warriors win Games 6 and 7 without Durant? Is anyone to blame for his injury? Should he consider picking up his 2019-20 player option rather than testing free agency? How does his injury affect the New York Knicks' free-agent options?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

Jun 8, 2019 • 1h 7min
Can the Warriors erase 3-1 jokes? + The Allen Crabbe trade
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss whether the Golden State Warriors can come back from a 3-1 deficit in the 2019 NBA Finals and the Allen Crabbe trade.How have the Toronto Raptors gotten out to a 3-1 lead? If Kevin Durant doesn't come back for Game 5, are the Warriors finished? Was the NBA's punishment for Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens severe enough? What does the Allen Crabbe trade mean for the Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks this summer?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

Jun 4, 2019 • 1h 5min
Finals Game 2 reaction, Game 3 preview and offseason chatter
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals, preview Game 3 and walk through the latest offseason chatter.Should the Golden State Warriors hold Klay Thompson out of Game 3 to avoid any setbacks with his hamstring injury? Who will take their backup center minutes with Kevon Looney sidelined? How should the Toronto Raptors exploit the Warriors' injury issues? Which free-agent centers make sense for the Sacramento Kings? Can LeBron force his way out of L.A.?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

Jun 1, 2019 • 1h 5min
Finals Game 1 reaction, Game 2 preview and the Rockets keep imploding
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Game 1 of the 2019 NBA Finals, preview Game 2 and question what the Rockets are doing this offseason.How can the Warriors slow down Pascal Siakam? Until Kevin Durant comes back, where can they generate reliable offense other than Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson? How confident should each team feel after Game 1? Are the Rockets trying to force Mike D'Antoni out?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

May 29, 2019 • 1h 7min
Pre-NBA Finals grab bag: Possible Rockets trades, Lakers chaos and more
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss potential Rockets trades, more Lakers dysfunction and RJ Hampton's decision to bypass college.Should the Rockets make major alterations to their roster this summer, or should they run back the same core? Are the Lakers screwed so long as Rob Pelinka remains their general manager? What does Hampton's decision mean for college basketball moving forward? Has the Kawhi Leonard trade now been validated no matter what happens in the NBA Finals or this summer?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

May 26, 2019 • 1h 12min
2019 NBA Finals preview, 'Bye Felicia' for the Bucks and All-NBA reaction
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the 2019 NBA Finals, say farewell to the Milwaukee Bucks and discuss the ramifications of the All-NBA selections.How can the Warriors slow down Kawhi Leonard until Kevin Durant returns? Should the Raptors put Leonard on Stephen Curry right away? Will Marc Gasol feast until DeMarcus Cousins comes back? Can the Bucks retain all of their significant free agents? Should the Hornets offer Kemba Walker a supermax this summer?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

May 22, 2019 • 1h 6min
Updated Bucks-Raptors prediction, 'Bye Felicia' for the Trail Blazers
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Bucks-Raptors series ahead of Game 5 and bid farewell to the Portland Trail Blazers.Can the Raptors' role players and bench keep lifting up a hobbled Kawhi Leonard? Should the Bucks bench Eric Bledsoe in favor of George Hill? How can the Trail Blazers improve their supporting cast this summer? Will the Lakers' dysfunction affect their free-agent plans?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

May 18, 2019 • 1h 8min
Are the Trail Blazers and Raptors already finished?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the first two games of the Western and Eastern Conference Finals and more fallout from the 2019 NBA draft lottery.How can the Trail Blazers slow down the Warriors' deadly Stephen Curry-Draymond Green pick-and-roll? Should Raptors head coach Nick Nurse bench Marc Gasol in favor of Serge Ibaka heading into Game 3? Should the Suns or Bulls consider trading their first-round picks for veteran point guards? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

May 15, 2019 • 1h 15min
T.J. McBride on the 2019 NBA draft lottery, 'Bye Felicia' for Nuggets, 76ers
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest T.J. McBride (@TJMcBrideNBA) of Mile High Sports discuss the wild 2019 NBA draft lottery and say farewell to the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers.How does the Pelicans winning the No. 1 overall pick affect Anthony Davis trade talks this summer? Will the Grizzlies take Ja Morant at No. 2 and trade Mike Conley? Will the new lottery odds eradicate tanking? What are the biggest offseason questions the Nuggets and Sixers have to address?Check out the episode to hear Bryan and T.J. discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod


