Can the Lakers and Celtics fix what's ailing them?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss whether the Lakers and Celtics have enough time to right the ship, the Phoenix Suns' organizational dysfunction and some good players on bad teams who deserve more love.Will LeBron James drag the Lakers to the playoffs, or do they have too much ground to make up? Is there still time for the Celtics to live up to preseason expectations? How do the Suns dig their way out of the mess they've created? Which young players on tanking teams have shined bright as of late?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
28 Feb 20191h 17min
Should Zion Williamson's injury mean the end of one-and-dones?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Josh Eberley (@josheberley) of NBA Canada and HOOP Mag discuss the Zion Williamson injury and its implications for NCAA athletes moving forward.Should Zion play for Duke again this season? Why doesn't the NCAA scrap amateurism and allow student-athletes to profit off their likenesses? Will the NBA accelerate its timetable to eliminate the one-and-done rule and allow players to declare for the draft straight out of high school? Is DeMarcus Cousins a potential liability for the Warriors in the playoffs? Check out the episode to hear Bryan and Josh discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
24 Feb 20191h 1min
The top post-All-Star-break storylines to monitor
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest storylines to monitor coming out of the All-Star break.What's the latest update in "As the Brow Turns?" Are the Lakers in real jeopardy of missing the playoffs? Could the Orlando Magic steal the No. 8 seed in the East? Which team should the top Eastern Conference contenders most prefer to dodge in the first round?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
20 Feb 20191h 18min
Our 2019 All-NBA teams at the All-Star break
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their All-NBA picks at the All-Star break, discuss whether the Golden State Warriors should fear any team and preview All-Star Weekend.With Enes Kanter heading to the Blazers and Markieff Morris going to the Thunder, will any Western Conference team pose a legitimate threat to the Warriors? Who should be the first-team All-NBA center, Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic? Where do Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James and Anthony Davis fit in the All-NBA mix?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
15 Feb 20191h 16min
Pelicans vs. NBA and the other fallout from the trade deadline
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the standoff over Anthony Davis' playing time and the early returns from major trade-deadline acquisitions.Is it fair for the NBA to force the Pelicans to play Anthony Davis? Should the Pelicans just pay the fine money and bench him? Who's now the favorite in the East after the trade deadline? What's plaguing the Boston Celtics? Will any buyout signings make a major difference in the playoffs?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
12 Feb 20191h 18min
Winners and losers of the 2019 NBA trade deadline
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest winners and losers from the 2019 NBA trade deadline.Who's the favorite in the East after the trade deadline arms race between the Bucks, Raptors and Sixers? Why is Bryan lukewarm on Philly's moves this week? Where do the Grizzlies and Bulls fall on the winners/losers spectrum? What about the Kings, Clippers and Lakers?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
8 Feb 20191h 14min
The Tobias Harris trade, who should buy or sell at the 2019 trade deadline
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Philadelphia 76ers' blockbuster acquisition of Tobias Harris and preview the 2019 NBA trade deadline.Did the Sixers risk too much by going all-in with the Harris deal? How can they round out their roster ahead of the playoffs? Are the Clippers clear winners here, regardless of what happens in free agency? Which teams should buy or sell ahead of Thursday's trade deadline?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
6 Feb 20191h 17min
The Porzingis trade, latest AD rumors and All-Star snubs
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Mark Deeks (@markdeeksNBA) discuss the stunning Kristaps Porzingis trade, the latest trade rumors surrounding Anthony Davis and All-Star Game snubs.If the Knicks don't land a star free agent this summer, will the Porzingis trade go down as an all-time failure? Should the Mavericks be concerned about him signing his qualifying offer? How worried should the Celtics be about losing Kyrie Irving to the Knicks? Does the Porzingis trade affect the Pelicans' leverage in Anthony Davis negotiations?Check out the episode to hear Morten, Bryan and Mark discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
1 Feb 20191h 4min
