Takeaways from every first-round series after two games

Will the Miami Heat grow to regret their offseason spending spree, or could they emerge as a sneaky threat out East? How will Dwight Howard fit with the Charlotte Hornets, and what does his arrival mean for Cody Zeller? Who can the Atlanta Hawks rely on outside of Dennis Schroder? How should the Orlando Magic distribute minutes among their plethora of wings? Did the Washington Wizards upgrade their bench enough to make them a legitimate title contender? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Allana Tachauer (@allanatachauer) of All U Can Heat and HoopsHabit discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

15 Syys 20171h 28min

Is Lonzo Ball the Rookie of the Year front-runner? Who will run the Los Angeles Clippers' offense now that Chris Paul is gone? How will all of the Sacramento Kings' new pieces mesh? What should Phoenix Suns fans expect from Josh Jackson? How can Steve Kerr help the Golden State Warriors combat complacency?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Shane Young (@youngNBA) of FanRag Sports and BBALLBREAKDOWN discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod?

9 Syys 20171h 23min

Will Nerlens Noel regret turning down the Dallas Mavericks' reported four-year, $70 million contract offer? How will Chris Paul and James Harden mesh in Houston? Will the DeMarcus Cousins-Anthony Davis pairing take flight in New Orleans? Is there any hope of Chandler Parsons having a bounce-back season in Memphis? What should the San Antonio Spurs do at point guard until Tony Parker returns from his quad injury?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Chris Axmann (@AlmightyBallin) of AlmightyBaller.com discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

3 Syys 20171h 17min

Did the Boston Celtics overpay for Kyrie Irving? How will he fit in Brad Stevens' system? Why did they cash in on Irving rather than Paul George or Jimmy Butler? Are they better or worse than they would have been if they rolled back the same core?How will Isaiah Thomas fit alongside LeBron James and Kevin Love? Does this trade make the Cleveland Cavaliers more competitive against the Golden State Warriors? Will it be enough to convince LeBron to re-sign with them next summer? If he leaves, how does it affect Cleveland's long-term outlook?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

25 Elo 20171h 14min

Which teams will be appointment viewing for NBA fans this year? Which teams can you safely ignore? After losing Chris Paul, are the Los Angeles Clippers more interesting? Will the Utah Jazz be more boring without Gordon Hayward? Are the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets, Joel Embiid-led Philadelphia 76ers and Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Milwaukee Bucks each must-watch teams?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more as they rank all 30 NBA teams in terms of League Pass appeal.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod?

18 Elo 20171h 19min

Which games should NBA fans be most excited about during the opening week of the 2017-18 season? Which matchups are appointment viewing on Christmas Day?For the 2017-18 season, who would you rather have: Nikola Jokic or DeMarcus Cousins? Jimmy Butler or Paul George? Kawhi Leonard or Kevin Durant? Joel Embiid or Karl-Anthony Towns? 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

12 Elo 20171h 15min

With Doc Rivers out as Los Angeles Clippers president, is the dual coach/president role going extinct? Can Tom Thibodeau and Stan Van Gundy continue to handle those duties with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons, respectively?Is Michael Jordan right to say Kawhi Leonard is the best two-way player in the NBA? Who belongs higher on all-time rankings, Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? Should the Timberwolves hand a max contract to Andrew Wiggins? Do you buy the argument from Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey that NBA award voting should be abolished without set criteria?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

7 Elo 20171h 19min

Can the Cleveland Cavaliers go into training camp with Kyrie Irving on their roster? How will Derrick Rose fit in Cleveland? If the Cavs trade Irving, can Rose be a viable starter for them?Did the Brooklyn Nets err in not receiving a draft pick in their trade for Allen Crabbe? Why did the San Antonio Spurs overpay Pau Gasol? Is there reason to worry about Ben Simmons serving as the Philadelphia 76ers' starting point guard?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

30 Heinä 20171h 8min