NBA Finals Chatter - Featuring Dan Favale

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss reaction to Derrick Rose's 50-point night and the ongoing drama with the Los Angeles Lakers.What's the best way to put Derrick Rose's 50-point night into context? Does Luke Walton deserve the blame for the Lakers' slow start? Will Tyson Chandler help fix the Lakers' ailing defense? Is Kyrie Irving being overly sensitive about Jamal Murray going for 50 with the game already in hand?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

7 Marras 20181h 22min

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Cavaliers' decision to fire Tyronn Lue, the Rockets' godfather offer for Jimmy Butler and much more. Do the Cavaliers have a clear direction after firing Lue? Are the Rockets under more pressure to trade for Butler given their slow start to the season? Is Klay Thompson a threat to top Kobe Bryant's 81-point night at some point? Are the Sacramento Kings not total garbage?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

31 Loka 20181h 22min

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) highlight the biggest surprises and disappointments from the first week of the 2018-19 NBA season.Among the surprises, they discuss the Denver Nuggets' stout defense, Blake Griffin's MVP-caliber start to the year and the New Orleans Pelicans turning into an offensive juggernaut. For the disappointments, they weigh in on the lackluster starts from the Los Angeles Lakers, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets.Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

24 Loka 20181h 13min

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) fire off their most scorching hot takes about the first two nights of the 2018-19 NBA season.Is Markelle Fultz now officially a bust? Is Jayson Tatum already the Celtics' best player? Are the Rockets title pretenders rather than contenders? Has Anthony Davis already sealed up MVP? Is Kemba Walker going to average 35 points per game? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

18 Loka 20181h 17min

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) run through the major awards races and make their playoff predictions for the 2018-19 season.Is Giannis Antetokounmpo poised to run away with MVP? Can anyone challenge Rudy Gobert for Defensive Player of the Year? Is Isaiah Thomas headed for Sixth Man of the Year? Who will emerge in a wide-open field for Most Improved Player? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

13 Loka 20181h 18min

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the storylines they're most excited to watch throughout the 2018-19 season.How will LeBron James fare with the Lakers? Can Kawhi Leonard bring the Raptors to the Finals? Will Markelle Fultz remember how to shoot? How will DeMarcus Cousins fit in with the Warriors? Will the Timberwolves implode?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

10 Loka 20181h 13min

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by Nekias Duncan (@NekiasNBA) of Miami Heat Beat to preview the Southeast Division ahead of the 2018-19 season.What's the most the Miami Heat should be willing to give up for Jimmy Butler? Are the Washington Wizards doomed to implode because of chemistry issues? Should the Charlotte Hornets trade Kemba Walker by February? Who's the Atlanta Hawks' best young player? WTF are the Orlando Magic doing at point guard? Check out the episode to hear Morten, Bryan and Nekias discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

6 Loka 20181h 23min

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) of The Athletic to preview the Atlantic Division ahead of the 2018-19 season.Is it Finals or bust for the Boston Celtics this season? With Kawhi Leonard in the fold, are the Toronto Raptors a legitimate threat to win the title this year? What constitutes a successful season for the Philadelphia 76ers? Is D'Angelo Russell a long-term keeper in Brooklyn? Should the New York Knicks hold Kristaps Porzingis out all year?Check out the episode to hear Morten, Bryan and Jared discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

1 Loka 20181h 20min