The NBA Podcast

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the 2018 NBA Finals and predict whether the Golden State Warriors or Cleveland Cavaliers will win.Who can the Cavaliers use to slow down Kevin Durant? How much will they miss Kevin Love if he remains sidelined by a concussion? Would Andre Iguodala's continued absence open the door for an upset? Who on the Warriors will draw the primary assignment on LeBron James?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) predict who will win Game 7 in the Cavaliers-Celtics and Warriors-Rockets conference finals.Is there a silver lining to Kevin Love missing Game 7 for the Cavaliers? Should the Celtics move Aron Baynes out of their starting lineup with Love sidelined? If Chris Paul can't play, can the Rockets stave off the Warriors with a six-man rotation? Will the Warriors avoid the iso-ball that has plagued them throughout this series?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 where things stand through four games in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals and give updated predictions for each series.Will the Cleveland Cavaliers' supporting cast continue to play well as the series heads back to Boston? How can the Celtics get Al Horford going again? Are the Houston Rockets in danger of running out of gas as the series progresses? How worried should the Golden State Warriors be if Andre Iguodala can't return for Game 5? 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) take turns making picks for each of the lottery teams in the 2018 NBA draft.Who should the Phoenix Suns select at No. 1? Should the Memphis Grizzlies prioritize fit next to Mike Conley and Marc Gasol at No. 4? Is Trae Young a lock to go to the Orlando Magic at No. 6? What holes should the Los Angeles Clippers address with their pair of late-lottery picks?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 biggest takeaways from the first two games of each series in the 2018 Eastern and Western Conference Finals.Will the Cleveland Cavaliers' role players perform better at home than they did in Boston? Can the Celtics shake off the road woes that have plagued them throughout the 2018 playoffs? How worried should the Golden State Warriors be about Stephen Curry? Can the Houston Rockets' supporting cast keep up their sizzling shooting from Game 2? 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 special guest Jason Patt (@Bulls_Jay) of Blog a Bull react live to the 2018 NBA draft lottery.Who were the winners and losers from Tuesday night's lottery drawing? What should the Phoenix Suns do with the No. 1 overall pick?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Jason 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) look ahead to the big offseason questions for the Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz.Should the Raptors blow up their core after being swept in the playoffs? How should the 76ers round out their roster this offseason? Should the Pelicans re-sign DeMarcus Cousins? How much should the Jazz be willing to spend to retain Derrick Favors and Dante Exum?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) debate whether Dwane Casey and Stan Van Gundy deserved to be fired and discuss the latest NBA coaching hires.After a franchise-record 59-win season, was it fair of the Raptors to fire Casey? With Van Gundy out in Detroit, will that bring an end to the dual coach/GM role? How will David Fizdale fare with the New York Knicks? And why is there so much backlash to Becky Hammon getting an interview with the Milwaukee Bucks?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 the Houston Rockets-Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics-Cleveland Cavaliers conference finals series.Will the Rockets' wing depth be able to keep up with the Warriors' Big Four? How will Golden State slow down James Harden and Chris Paul? Should the Celtics sell out defensively against LeBron James and dare Cleveland's supporting cast to beat them? Who on the Cavaliers can stop Al Horford?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 biggest takeaways from the first two games of each series in the 2018 Eastern and Western Conference semifinals.Do the Toronto Raptors have any hope of coming back against the Cleveland Cavaliers? How have the Boston Celtics shut down Ben Simmons? How worried should the Houston Rockets be about the Utah Jazz having stolen home-court advantage? Are the Golden State Warriors back to being commanding favorites to win the 2018 title?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod