Who should be named an All-Star starter?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which players should be named starters in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.3:00: Should the NBA remove positions from the All-Star ballot?15:36: Eastern Conference frontcourt starters28:48: Eastern Conference backcourt starters45:01: Western Conference backcourt starters55:27: Western Conference frontcourt startersFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com
5 Jan 20231h 14min
James Harden's future in Philadelphia, Luka Magic and the streaking Brooklyn Nets
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss James Harden's future in Philadelphia, Luka Doncic's historic night against the New York Knicks and whether it's time to buy the Brooklyn Nets as real title contenders.2:00: Is James Harden a real threat to sign with Houston this summer? 13:45: Luka Doncic's historic night against the Knicks31:09: Is it time to take the Brooklyn Nets seriously?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba
28 Dec 202245min
Which teams make sense as Trae Young trade partners?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams might make sense as a trade partner for Trae Young.2:10: The latest on Trae Young's future in Atlanta17:33: Would some teams balk at the price for Trae?30:11: Which teams would make sense for Trae?46:23: What makes a Trae trade difficultCheck out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba
26 Dec 20221h 9min
How Anthony Davis' injury impacts the Lakers' trade deadline outlook
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and SB Nation NBA Editorial Manager Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) discuss how Anthony Davis' foot injury impacts the Los Angeles Lakers' trajectory leading into the trade deadline.4:20: How had AD helped the Lakers turn their season around?17:29: Does this injury justify the Lakers slow-playing a Russ trade?31:36: Was there a Russ + picks trade that made sense, pre-AD injury?45:23: Should the Lakers stand pat because of AD's injury and punt on this season?Check 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
21 Dec 20221h 4min
Interview with former NBA All-Star Deron Williams
Former NBA All-Star, and two-time All-NBA point guard, Deron Williams joins Mort on the pod to talk about his career, what he's been up to since retiring, which current player he'd love to play with, and what he thinks about the league today.Check out the episode to hear Morten and Deron discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
17 Dec 202221min
The start of NBA trade season and the latest on CBA negotiations
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the NBA's new awards trophies, the start of NBA trade season and the latest on the CBA negotiations.2:00: The NBA's new awards trophies12:04: The start of NBA trade season! ... or is it?29:51: Which teams might pivot into being sellers?47:19: The latest on CBA negotiations and how it could impact the trade deadlineCheck out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba
15 Dec 20221h 11min
Anthony Davis' resurgence, Killian Hayes' emergence and Cam Reddish trade rumors
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) 2:30: How Anthony Davis' resurgence affects the Lakers' outlook20:32: What does Killian Hayes' emergence mean for the Pistons long term?35:29: Cam Reddish trade rumors48:57: A James Harden teaser!Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba
9 Dec 202254min
Revisiting the best and worst moves of the 2022 NBA offseason
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) revisit the best and worst moves of the 2022 NBA offseason now that we're one-quarter of the way through the 2022-23 NBA season.3:30: Dejounte Murray to the Hawks15:55: Rudy Gobert to the Timberwolves34:45: Bol Bol back to the Magic35:35: Kevin Hurter and Malik Monk to the Kings52:55: De'Anthony Melton to the Sixers54:25: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Bruce Brown Jr. to the Nuggets1:02:04: Jerami Grant to the Blazers Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba
2 Dec 20221h 11min
