The NBA Podcast

How should the Chicago Bulls resolve their Rajon Rondo dilemma? Should the Atlanta Hawks trade Paul Millsap rather than risk losing him for nothing in free agency? Does Chicago head coach Fred Hoiberg deserve to be on the hot seat? What's ailing the Detroit Pistons since Reggie Jackson's return? With scoring on pace to set a new all-time high, should the NBA intervene and alter its rules? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen, Sarah Cilea and Bryan Toporek touch upon all of these topics and more.

Who stands to benefit from the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement? Should teams be allowed to rest players on the road? What's behind the Spurs' defensive decline when Kawhi Leonard is on the court? Are the Indiana Pacers, Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers legitimate threats to make noise in the playoffs? Check out the episode to hear Sarah Cilea and Bryan Toporek touch upon all of these topics and more.

With ill-fitting pieces and young lottery picks playing out of position (or buried on the bench), how should the Orlando Magic proceed in their rebuild? Did Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks screw up in his structuring of Donatas Motiejuanas' offer sheet? Why aren't the Boston Celtics living up to preseason expectations? Should the Phoenix Suns go all-in on their youth movement? Which players would be favored for the major NBA awards one-quarter of the way through the 2016-17 campaign? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen, Sarah Cilea, Bryan Toporek and special guest Keith Smith of RealGM touch upon all of these topics and more.

With Mike Conley sidelined by a back injury for the next 6-8 weeks, are the Memphis Grizzlies' playoff hopes on life support? Should the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs be most afraid of the Utah Jazz compared to any other Western Conference team? Is Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban right to not pursue tanking? How should the Washington Wizards, Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets reshape their rosters over the coming months? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen, Sarah Cilea and Bryan Toporek touch upon all of these topics and more.

After going 5-1 in their past six games, are the New York Knicks a serious playoff contender? Can Reggie Jackson transform the Detroit Pistons into a legitimate threat to the Cleveland Cavaliers once he returns? Do Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker work together long-term? What's ailing the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen, Sarah Cilea and Bryan Toporek touch upon all of these topics and more.

Can Jrue Holiday help the New Orleans Pelicans turn their season around? Who deserves the most credit for the surprising starts from the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets? How can the Portland Trail Blazers get Evan Turner going? Is it finally time for the Sacramento Kings to trade DeMarcus Cousins? Which teams have emerged as threats to the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen, Sarah Cilea and Bryan Toporek touch upon all of these topics and more.

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen, Bryan Toporek and special guest Mark Karantzoulis break down the biggest stories from the third week of the 2016-17 NBA season.What are the major takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' surprising start? Can Jrue Holiday help the New Orleans Pelicans turn their season around? How should the Orlando Magic proceed moving forward? Are the Los Angeles Clippers are the best team in the NBA thus far? They also delve into the NBA's reaction to the U.S. presidential election and the feud between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and ESPN reporters Tim MacMahon and Marc Stein.

Have the Golden State Warriors already found their groove after laying waste to the Portland Trail Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder? What's most surprising about the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers? Are the Chicago Bulls actually... good? Is there any hope for the New York Knicks? Was Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy right to rail against coaches resting playings? Which extensions handed to rising fourth-year players were good values? Which could prove detrimental? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen, Sarah Cilea and Bryan Toporek touch upon all of these topics and more.

Morten, Sarah and Bryan recap a wild first few days of the 2016-17 NBA season, including the new-look Knicks starting off on the wrong foot against the defending-champion Cavaliers, the Spurs' demolition of the Warriors and Joel Embiid's regular-season debut. They also touch upon the Lakers and Kings looking shockingly competent this season, Blake Griffin's return and Dwyane Wade suddenly learning how to shoot three-pointers. They wrap up with the "My Crush" segment, highlighting lesser-known players who deserve some attention nevertheless. Check out the episode to hear their reaction to an amazing first few days of the season.

Morten, Sarah and Bryan recap their biggest takeaways from the 2016-17 preseason before diving into their season predictions. How will Michael Carter-Williams fit with the Chicago Bulls? What's behind the latest influx of LaMarcus Aldridge trade buzz? Which players surprised during the preseason? How will the playoff races shake out in each conference? Which players will walk away with the major hardware at the end of the regular season? Check out the episode to hear all of their picks.