Identifying 3 Eastern Conference trades that make sense - Featuring Keith Smith

Nearly one month into the 2017-18 NBA season, has a front-runner emerged for MVP? Which players look like candidates for Most Improved Player? Can anyone stop Ben Simmons from winning Rookie of the Year? Is Rudy Gobert still the heavy favorite for Defensive Player of the Year? Has Brad Stevens taken the lead in the Coach of the Year race? Which reserves are contenders for Sixth Man of the Year?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

11 Nov 20171h 23min

How will Eric Bledsoe fit with the Milwaukee Bucks? What does his arrival mean for Malcolm Brogdon? Does Bledsoe make the Bucks a legitimate championship contender this year? Did the Phoenix Suns get enough for Bledsoe? Should they buy Greg Monroe out? Do they need outside help at point guard now? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

7 Nov 201745min

After their respective teams declined their fourth-year options, where should Jahlil Okafor, Mario Hezonja and Rashad Vaughn hope to end up next? How will the Cleveland Cavaliers survive the left calf injury that will sideline Tristan Thompson for the next month? What impact will Larry Nance Jr.'s fractured hand have on the Los Angeles Lakers? Is it time to panic about Lonzo Ball and the other struggling rookie point guards?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

5 Nov 20171h 20min

LeBron James says he isn't worried about the Cleveland Cavaliers' slow start. Should he be? Fresh off three straight wins, are the New York Knicks a potential playoff contender? What is fueling the Detroit Pistons' early-season success? Is Victor Oladipo's breakout year for real? Does the Los Angeles Clippers' loss to the Golden State Warriors mean anything long-term?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

31 Okt 20171h 21min

Are the Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic for real, or are they taking advantage of soft early-season schedules? Can the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers keep up their hot start? Is it time to be worried about Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves on defense? Should Los Angeles Lakers fans be jumping ship on Brandon Ingram? What's contributing to the Denver Nuggets' early struggles?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

27 Okt 20171h 31min

Eric Bledsoe wants nothing to do with the Phoenix Suns, so where should Phoenix trade him? Why did the Suns fire Earl Watson only three games into the year? Are you surprised Dwyane Wade willingly accepted a move to the bench? Are opposing point guards actively targeting Lonzo Ball because of his loudmouth father? What's going on with Markelle Fultz's shooting stroke?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

24 Okt 20171h 14min

How can the Boston Celtics replace Gordon Hayward in the wake of his ankle injury? Should the Chicago Bulls have punished Bobby Portis more severely for punching Nikola Mirotic? Can the Brooklyn Nets rebound from Jeremy Lin's season-ending injury? Should any fanbases already be panicking? Is Giannis Antetokounmpo a legitimate MVP candidate this year?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

20 Okt 20171h 31min

Sure, the Golden State Warriors are overwhelming favorites to win the 2018 championship, but don't let that ruin the 2017-18 NBA season for you. After walking through some preseason takeaways and injury notes, Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what they're most excited to watch this coming season. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

13 Okt 20171h 36min