The NBA Podcast

After acquiring CP3, what's next for the Houston Rockets? What big moves do the San Antonio Spurs have up their sleeves? Should the New Orleans Pelicans give Jrue Holiday a five-year max deal? Should the Dallas Mavericks match a max offer sheet for Nerlens Noel? How much should the Los Angeles Clippers offer Blake Griffin to keep him around? Are the Golden State Warriors at real risk of losing Andre Iguodala? Should the Los Angeles Lakers go all-in to trade for Paul George? Can the Utah Jazz keep all three of Gordon Hayward, George Hill and Joe Ingles?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Kelly Scaletta (@kellyscaletta) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

With Paul George likely to leave next year, should the Indiana Pacers allow Jeff Teague to walk in free agency? Should the Cleveland Cavaliers continue shopping Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love? Should the Detroit Pistons match any offer sheet Kentavious Caldwell-Pope receives? Can the Boston Celtics land both Gordon Hayward and Paul George? Should the Toronto Raptors blow up their core or attempt to bring back the band? How should the Philadelphia 76ers spend their $50-plus million in cap space? Would the Atlanta Hawks be smart to let Paul Millsap walk? Who might the Miami Heat target once Chris Bosh's contract comes off the books?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Ian Levy (@hickoryhigh) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

Did the Chicago Bulls get enough from the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Jimmy Butler trade? How will Jimmy Buckets fit in Minnesota? What's next for the Bulls? Who were the biggest winners and losers from the 2017 NBA draft? Did the Los Angeles Lakers give up too quickly on D'Angelo Russell? Is Brook Lopez a long-term fit with the Lakers? What does the Atlanta Hawks' decision to trade Dwight Howard mean for Paul Millsap's future with the team? How will the lower-than-expected 2017-18 salary cap of $99 million affect free agency?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek), Mark Deeks (@markdeeksnba) and Mark Karantzoulis (@markknba) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

Do the Indiana Pacers have to trade George this offseason? Should they do it by this Thursday's NBA draft? What should they expect in return? Is it time for the Chicago Bulls to trade Jimmy Butler? What is their long-term plan moving forward? Should the New York Knicks fire Phil Jackson before he can trade away Kristaps Porzingis? Should the Boston Celtics go all-in on acquiring KP? Why did the Cavaliers refuse to re-sign David Griffin? What does that mean for LeBron James' free agency in 2018?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Jason Patt (@bulls_jay) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

Did the Boston Celtics get enough to move down from No. 1 to No. 3? Should they keep the No. 3 pick or trade it for Jimmy Butler? What does the trade mean for Isaiah Thomas' future in Boston? How will Markelle Fultz fit alongside Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid? In the wake of this trade, who should the Philadelphia 76ers target in free agency? Does this deal justify The Process?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest James Holas (@snottiedrippen) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

Should the Cleveland Cavaliers roll back the same core, or should they shop Kevin Love and/or Kyrie Irving? Are the Golden State Warriors ruining the NBA by being too dominant? What makes Markelle Fultz the clear-cut No. 1 overall pick? Is Lonzo Ball a no-brainer for the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 2? Should the Philadelphia 76ers abandon the "best player available" mindset and consider fit at No. 3? Which non-Fultz prospects project as surefire All-Stars? Who should teams target in the middle of the first round? Which late-first or second-round prospects could emerge as sleepers? Should the Sixers trade for the No. 1 overall pick?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and Sam Vecenie (@sam_vecenie) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

Can the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a 3-1 series deficit for the second straight year, or will the Golden State Warriors finish the deed this time? Does LeBron James belong in the GOAT conversation with Michael Jordan? Is LeBron a legitimate free-agent flight risk in 2018? Should the Boston Celtics consider shopping the No. 1 pick? Is Lonzo Ball the best fit for the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 2? Should the Sacramento Kings consider using the Nos. 5 and 10 picks to trade up?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest James Holas (@snottiedrippen) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

What were the big takeaways for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors from Game 1? What adjustments can the Cavaliers make heading into Game 2? Is this series already over? Should the Boston Celtics consider trading the No. 1 overall pick? Should LaVar Ball affect Lonzo Ball's draft stock? What should the Philadelphia 76ers do at No. 3? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the other top draft prospects? Which mid-first-round prospects could emerge as draft-day steals? Who are the sleepers in this year's draft class?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jense (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Derek Bodner (@derekbodnerNBA) discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

Can the San Antonio Spurs afford to stand pat at point guard this summer, or do they need to make a big splash in free agency? Should they be shopping LaMarcus Aldridge? What should the Boston Celtics do with Isaiah Thomas, Avery Bradley and Marcus Smart during the offseason, especially after landing the No. 1 overall pick? Is there any circumstance where the Celtics should consider trading that pick? What are the biggest keys to the NBA Finals? Who are the X-factors for each side? Would Chris Paul be a good fit with the Spurs? Should the Philadelphia 76ers be willing to throw gobs of money at Kyle Lowry and JJ Redick?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

Who were the biggest winners and losers from Tuesday's draft lottery? Is there any chance the Los Angeles Lakers don't select UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball at No. 2 overall? What should the Philadelphia 76ers do at No. 3? Did Zaza Pachulia intend to injure Kawhi Leonard? How can Gregg Popovich get the San Antonio Spurs back into their series against the Golden State Warriors? What changes should the Washington Wizards make to their roster this offseason? Do the Boston Celtics stand a chance against the Cleveland Cavaliers?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod