#109 - Discussing All-Star snubs, Cavs and Spurs drama
Who were the notable All-Star snubs? How should LeBron James and Stephen Curry divvy up their picks in the All-Star draft? Should San Antonio Spurs fans be concerned about Kawhi Leonard's reported frustration with the franchise? How can the Cleveland Cavaliers fix what's ailing them? Were the Milwaukee Bucks right to fire head coach Jason Kidd?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
25 Tammi 20181h 16min
#108 -Big decision coming up for the Chicago Bulls
In this episode, Bulls HQ host, Mark Karantzoulis, joins Morten to talk all things Chicago Bulls, as well as the upcoming trade deadline.Should the Bulls make a concerned effort to take, or should they stick with their new winning ways? What role will Zach LaVine have in the future? Is Robin Lopez worth more to the Bulls as a player, than as a trade asset? And why does Charlotte want to pair Kemba Walker with a big contract, when this decreases a potential return in a trade?Check out the newest episode of The NBA Podcast where we discuss all that, and more.
20 Tammi 20181h 22min
#107 - Picking 2018 All-Star Game reserves
Which players should be selected as reserves for the 2018 All-Star Game in each conference? Who will be snubbed from All-Star consideration? Can the NBA do anything to increase the competitiveness of the All-Star Game? Will scrapping the East-vs.-West format accomplish that goal?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
14 Tammi 201851min
#106 - 2017-18 midseason awards update
Halfway through the 2017-18 NBA season, who are the favorites for each of the league's major awards? Can anyone catch Lou Williams in the Sixth Man of the Year race? Is Brad Stevens running away with Coach of the Year? Will anyone challenge Victor Oladipo for Most Improved Player? Is there a front-runner for Defensive Player of the Year? Can Donovan Mitchell supplant Ben Simmons in the Rookie of the Year race? Did James Harden's hamstring injury open the door for other challengers in the MVP race?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
14 Tammi 201856min
#105 - 2018 trade deadline preview
Which NBA teams should be buyers and sellers at the 2018 trade deadline? Should the Los Angeles Lakers start clearing out cap space for their ambitious free-agent plans? Is it time for the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers to begin a rebuild? Should the Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans consider trading Paul George and DeMarcus Cousins, respectively?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
12 Tammi 201859min
#104 - How should the Lakers solve their LaVar Ball problem?
Is LaVar Ball becoming a legitimate distraction for the Los Angeles Lakers? Should Lonzo tell him to back off? What role does the media play in building up LaVar into a newsworthy story? Is Lonzo worth the headache for the Lakers? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
11 Tammi 201857min
#103 - Which players should be All-Star starters?
The first returns from 2018 All-Star Game balloting came out Thursday, complete with some significant surprises. Who should start for each conference? Why doesn't Jimmy Butler have more votes? Can Joel Embiid stave off Kristaps Porzingis? How do Manu Ginobili and Dwyane Wade have so many votes?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
8 Tammi 20181h 25min
#102 - Sizing up the NBA's tank race
Which NBA team is likely to wind up with the worst record? Should the Los Angeles Lakers be dangling Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline? Will the Memphis Grizzlies host a fire sale? Are the Chicago Bulls screwing themselves out of a top-five pick? Where do the injury-ravaged Orlando Magic go from here? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
3 Tammi 20181h 14min
