Early takeaways from Round 2 of the 2019 NBA playoffs
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their major takeaways from all four of the conference semifinals thus far.What adjustments should Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse make after their Game 3 shellacking? How can the Boston Celtics get Jayson Tatum going? Could Moe Harkless' sprained ankle help swing the Blazers-Nuggets series? Will the Houston Rockets stop complaining about officiating enough to win Game 3? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
3 Touko 20191h 4min
Bye Felicia for the Thunder, Jazz, Nets and Magic
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) bid farewell to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Utah Jazz, Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic.How can the Thunder build a contender around Russell Westbrook? Should the Jazz be looking to move on from Ricky Rubio? Should the Nets match a max offer sheet for D'Angelo Russell? How much should the Magic be willing to spend on Nikola Vucevic?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
29 Huhti 201959min
Eastern Conference 2nd-round preview; time to worry about the Warriors?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs and discuss whether it's time to be worried about the Golden State Warriors.If Kawhi Leonard shuts down Ben Simmons, how can the Philadelphia 76ers get their offense going? Where will the Toronto Raptors hide Kyle Lowry on defense? How can the Boston Celtics slow down Giannis Antetokounmpo? How much will they miss Marcus Smart in this series? Are the Warriors in trouble given their struggles to put away the Los Angeles Clippers?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
26 Huhti 20191h 1min
'Bye Felicia' for the Pacers, Pistons, Heat and Hornets
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) say farewell to the Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets.Are Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis compatible long term? Should the Detroit Pistons consider trading Andre Drummond and/or Blake Griffin this summer? How can the Miami Heat dig themselves out of salary-cap hell? Is there anything the Charlotte Hornets can do between now and July 1 to retain Kemba Walker this summer?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
23 Huhti 20191h 10min
Deep dives on Blazers-Thunder, Sixers-Nets and Nuggets-Spurs
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) do deep dives into the three most competitive first-round series before touching on the remaining five series. Which version of Russell Westbrook should the Oklahoma City Thunder expect moving forward? Should Jared Dudley or Jimmy Butler face additional discipline for their roles in the Game 4 skirmish? Will Torrey Craig remain in the Nuggets' starting lineup after his breakout Game 4? Why did the Detroit Pistons let Blake Griffin play in Game 3 against the Milwaukee Bucks?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
21 Huhti 20191h 16min
Early takeaways from the 2019 NBA playoffs
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their biggest takeaways from the first few games of the 2019 NBA playoffs.Did Jamal Murray save the Denver Nuggets' season in Game 2? Are the Golden State Warriors at risk of an upset? How confident should the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors feel moving forward? Can the Oklahoma City Thunder get back into their series against the Portland Trail Blazers?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
17 Huhti 20191h 14min
Our 2018-19 NBA playoff predictions and Black Thursday reaction
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the 2018-19 NBA playoffs and make their picks for each first-round series.Can the Brooklyn Nets upset the Philadelphia 76ers if Joel Embiid misses time? Are the Denver Nuggets in danger against the San Antonio Spurs? Can the Portland Trail Blazers stave off the Oklahoma City Thunder sans Jusuf Nurkic? Who will emerge from the Houston Rockets-Utah Jazz bloodbath?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
12 Huhti 20191h 22min
Magic Johnson resigns, Lakers dysfunction reigns supreme
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Magic Johnson's abrupt resignation and what it means for the Los Angeles Lakers moving forward.Was Magic's decision to step down as Lakers president of basketball operations a blessing in disguise? Will general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach Luke Walton survive the fallout? Who should the Lakers target to replace Johnson? Can they rebound from this disastrous season?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
10 Huhti 201948min
