The NBA Podcast

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Magic Johnson's abrupt resignation and what it means for the Los Angeles Lakers moving forward.Was Magic's decision to step down as Lakers president of basketball operations a blessing in disguise? Will general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach Luke Walton survive the fallout? Who should the Lakers target to replace Johnson? Can they rebound from this disastrous 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) make their award picks for the 2018-19 NBA season.Did Trae Young overtake Luka Doncic for Rookie of the Year? Is Pascal Siakam a shoo-in for Most Improved Player? Who should take home Coach of the Year in a wide-open field? Will Rudy Gobert repeat as Defensive Player of the Year? Who's the MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo or James Harden?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) say farewell to the New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings.Where is Anthony Davis going to wind up this summer? If the Lakers whiff on Davis, will they land a superstar sidekick for LeBron James? How can the Timberwolves get more out of Andrew Wiggins? How much should the Kings be willing to spend to retain Willie Cauley-Stein?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) say goodbye to the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies.Does Trae Young have a rightful claim to Rookie of the Year? How should the Dallas Mavericks handle contract negotiations with Kristaps Porzingis this summer? Is it time for the Washington Wizards to trade Bradley Beal? Should the Memphis Grizzlies do the same with Mike Conley?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) bid adieu to the New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls.Which of the Knicks' young players are keepers moving forward? How much should the Suns be willing to pay to retain Kelly Oubre Jr. in free agency? Is Collin Sexton the Cavs' point guard of the future? Who should the Bulls target in free agency to round out their starting five?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) welcome special guest Ricky O'Donnell (@SBN_Ricky) of SB Nation to hear which NBA prospects to focus on during the NCAA tournament.How big is the gap between Zion Williamson and any other prospect in this year's draft class? Why have RJ Barrett and Cam Reddish fallen short of the hype? Which prospects could rise up draft boards with a strong NCAA tournament performance? Which sleepers should you keep an eye on for the next few weeks?Check out the episode to hear Morten, Bryan and Ricky 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 unruly fans, Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball's future and the Houston Rockets' chances of knocking off the Golden State Warriors.How can the NBA protect its players from unruly fans? What should fellow fans do? Will Brandon Ingram's health scare affect his trade value moving forward? Can Lonzo Ball reach his peak alongside LeBron James? Are the Rockets the biggest threat to the Warriors in the West?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) answer listeners' questions in our first-ever mailbag episode.Does this awful Lakers season negatively affect LeBron James' GOAT chances? Should the Lakers ever consider trading LeBron? Will Andrew Bogut and Isaiah Thomas be liabilities in the playoffs? How good of a chance do the Nuggets have of making it to the Western Conference Finals? Which lottery teams have the brightest future?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 Eric Bledsoe's extension, Pau Gasol's buyouts and takeaways from the Sloan Analytics Conference.Did the Bucks get good value on Bledsoe's four-year, $70 million extension? Will Gasol make an impact on the Bucks in the playoffs? NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said a majority of players are unhappy; what role do fans and the media play in that?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 Lakers and Celtics have enough time to right the ship, the Phoenix Suns' organizational dysfunction and some good players on bad teams who deserve more love.Will LeBron James drag the Lakers to the playoffs, or do they have too much ground to make up? Is there still time for the Celtics to live up to preseason expectations? How do the Suns dig their way out of the mess they've created? Which young players on tanking teams have shined bright as of late?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod