#199 - Anthony Davis requests a trade and our 2019 All-Star reserve picks
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Anthony Davis' trade request and give their 2019 All-Star Game reserve picks.Will the Pelicans pull the trigger on a Davis deal ahead of the trade deadline, or would it behoove them to wait? What should they be seeking in return? Which teams should go all-in to acquire him? And will Luka Doncic be an All-Star this year?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
28 Jan 20191h 11min
#198 - All-Star starter reaction, Oladipo's injury and Conley/Gasol trade buzz
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the All-Star starter selections, Victor Oladipo's season-ending injury and the Grizzlies' willingness to shop Mike Conley and Marc Gasol.Which All-Star starter stood out as the biggest surprise? Can the Pacers stay afloat with Oladipo now done for the year? Which teams should try to trade for Conley and Gasol? What should the Grizzlies be seeking in return?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
25 Jan 20191h 12min
#197 - Our All-Star starter and midseason award picks
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their starter picks for the 2019 All-Star break.Is LeBron James at risk of not being named a Western Conference starter? Which Eastern Conference backcourt player will be named a starter alongside Kyrie Irving? Who's in the lead for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year, Coach of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year at the midway point of the season?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
22 Jan 20191h 16min
#196 - Updated playoff predictions halfway through the 2018-19 season
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) revise their playoff predictions at the halfway point of the 2018-19 season.Can James Harden carry the Houston Rockets to the playoffs? Are LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in real danger of being left out? Will the San Antonio Spurs have their 21-year playoff streak snapped? How will the seeding shake out in the West and the East?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
19 Jan 20191h 15min
#195 - DSJ trade rumors, Harden's supernova run and Celtics dysfunction
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Dennis Smith Jr. trade rumors, James Harden's supernova run and the Celtics' recent dysfunction.Why are the Dallas Mavericks ready to cut bait on DSJ? Where would he make the most sense? Is Harden now the MVP front-runner? Do the Celtics need to make a deal before the trade deadline? Why are the Chicago Bulls refusing to buy out Robin Lopez?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
16 Jan 20191h 12min
#194 - Thibs gets fired, Jimmy Butler gets pissy and Justin Holiday gets traded
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Tom Thibodeau's firing, Jimmy Butler's frustration with his role in Philly's offense and the Justin Holiday trade.Why did the Timberwolves decide to fire Thibodeau now? Would Fred Hoiberg be a good replacement for Thibs? Is Jimmy Butler right to be frustrated with his role in the Sixers offense? Were the Memphis Grizzlies wise to trade for Justin Holiday? Will John Wall's surgery change the Washington Wizards' trajectory?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
10 Jan 20191h 5min
#193 - An early look at the 2019 All-Star race
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) break down the All-Star race at the end of December.Can Luka Doncic become the first rookie to make the All-Star Game since Blake Griffin in 2011? Will Mike Conley receive his first-ever All-Star nod? Which Eastern Conference guard will be named a starter other than Kyrie Irving? Who will be snubbed?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
28 Dec 20181h 11min
#192 - Previewing the NBA's 2018 Christmas Day slate
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the NBA's 2018 Christmas Day slate.Will Giannis Antetokounmpo have an iconic performance against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden? Without Chris Paul, do the Rockets stand a chance against the Thunder? How will Jimmy Butler affect the Sixers-Celtics matchup? Can LeBron James and the Lakers topple the Warriors?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
25 Dec 20181h 14min
