Where do James Harden and the Sixers go from here?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Trill Bro Dude (@trillbrodude) of the You Know Ball podcast discuss the absolute dumpster fire that is the Philadelphia 76ers.2:40: Why did James Harden accuse Daryl Morey of lying?20:00: Should the Clippers feel more urgency to acquire Harden?39:32: Did tampering rules contribute to the breakdown between Harden and the Sixers?1:04:19: Has the Sixers' title window closed with Joel Embiid? What's next for him?Check out the episode to hear Bryan and Trill discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=conference-divisionhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-mvp-odds-it-s-nikola-jokic-s-world-we-re-just-living-in-it
17 Aug 20231h 23min
Josh Hart's extension and early 2023-24 schedule leaks
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Josh Hart's new extension, the early leaks from the 2023-24 NBA schedule and the latest on the Damian Lillard trade front.2:50: Reaction to Josh Hart's four-year, $81M extension16:20: Opening week schedule highlights31:15: The Christmas Day schedule44:24: The NBA strikes back at DameFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=conference-divisionhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-in-season-tournament-group-stage-details-announced
13 Aug 20231h 11min
Anthony Davis and Jaylen Brown's record-setting extensions
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) of SB Nation discuss the record-setting extensions that Anthony Davis signed with the Los Angeles Lakers and Jaylen Brown signed with the Boston Celtics.4:55: Reaction to Anthony Davis' extension 19:15: Any concerns with AD's extension?33:50: The Lakers' outlook this season50:29: Reaction to Jaylen Brown's new extensionCheck out the episode to hear Bryan and Harrison discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=nba-finalshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/austin-reaves-re-signs-with-los-angeles-what-are-the-lakers-title-odds
9 Aug 20231h 6min
The in-season tournament, the new flopping penalty and NBA changes we'd like to see
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the NBA's new in-season tournament, changes to the flopping and coaches' challenge rules and innovations they'd like to see.1:00: First impressions of the in-season tournament format13:18: Will the prize money get players (and fans) to buy in?30:51: The coaches' challenge rule change41:45: The new in-game flopping penalty55:50: Other NBA changes we'd like to seeFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba
26 Juli 20231h 16min
Is Joel Embiid's future with the Sixers in peril?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) break down Joel Embiid's recent comments about wanting to win a championship "in Philly or anywhere else" and how that could affect James Harden trade negotiations. 1:30: Should the Sixers be worried about Joel Embiid asking out?10:45: The implications for the James Harden trade talks33:05: What would be a fair value for Harden from the Clippers?38:50: What are the Sixers planning in 2024?51:05: Embiid's most likely landing spots if he does request a trade1:08:18: Should the Sixers entertain trading Embiid before he asks out?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba
20 Juli 20231h 23min
Isaiah Stewart's extension, Paul Reed's offer sheet and Pascal Siakam's future
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Isaiah Stewart's extension with the Detroit Pistons, the Philadelphia 76ers' decision to match the offer sheet that Paul Reed signed with the Utah Jazz, and what the Toronto Raptors should do with Pascal Siakam.1:15: Isaiah Stewart's extension17:35: The BBall Paul offer sheet saga33:16: Should the Raptors trade Pascal Siakam this offseason?50:44: Possible Siakam landing spotsFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaCheck out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba
16 Juli 20231h 21min
Dejounte Murray's extension, the Grant Williams sign-and-trade and Matisse Thybulle's offer sheet
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Dejounte Murray's new extension, the Grant Williams sign-and-trade and the Portland Trail Blazers' decision to match Matisse Thybulle's offer sheet from the Dallas Mavericks.1:30: How the new CBA led to Murray's extension14:50: What's next for the Hawks?29:36: What does Murray's extension suggest about free agency moving forward?40:22: The Grant Williams sign-and-trade54:14 Dallas signs Matisse Thybulle to an offer sheet, Portland matches Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba
7 Juli 20231h 17min
Who are the top title contenders after the first wave of free agency?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss who the top title contenders are after the first wave of free agency and highlight the top remaining free agents.1:25: Which teams are the biggest title threats in 2023-24?18:29: Do the Blazers *have* to send Dame to Miami?38:38: Best remaining free agents Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba
5 Juli 202355min
