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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.

27 Marras 20161h 16min

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.

18 Marras 20161h 16min

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.

13 Marras 20161h 19min

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.

4 Marras 20161h 14min

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.

28 Loka 20161h 10min

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.

24 Loka 20161h 21min

Morten, Sarah and Bryan finish their division-by-division preview of the 2016-17 NBA season with a look at the Northwest Division. Should the Denver Nuggets go all-in on their youth movement? Will Tom Thibodeau guide the Minnesota Timberwolves to the playoffs? How will the Oklahoma City Thunder fare in their first year sans Kevin Durant? Are the Portland Trail Blazers due for regression? Can the Utah Jazz emerge as a legitimate contender in the West? Check out the episode to hear discussion on all of those topics and more.

21 Loka 20161h 13min

Morten, Sarah and Bryan continue their division-by-division preview of the 2016-17 NBA season with a look at the Southwest Division. Will Harrison Barnes flourish in a bigger role with the Dallas Mavericks? How will James Harden fare as the Houston Rockets' full-time point guard? Are the Memphis Grizzlies a legitimate threat to contend in the Western Conference? Which New Orleans Pelicans player will emerge as Anthony Davis' sidekick? What will the San Antonio Spurs look like without Tim Duncan? Check out the episode to hear discussion on all of those topics and more.

18 Loka 20161h 17min