How Karl-Anthony Towns, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley injuries shake up the NBA playoff race
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the impact that recent injuries to Karl-Anthony Towns, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley could have on the 2023-24 NBA playoff race.5:00: How does Towns' injury impact the Timberwolves, both now and later?18:40: Which teams should the Wolves try to avoid in the first round?31:07: Can the Cavs hold on to the No. 3 seed without Mitchell and Mobley?50:32: Is it now Boston vs. the field in the East?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=nba-finalshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-march-7th-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
8 Mars 20241h 3min
Which Western Conference teams are legitimate title contenders this year?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which Western Conference teams look like legitimate title contenders in the stretch run of the 2023-24 NBA season.6:00: Minnesota Timberwolves17:47: Oklahoma City Thunder28:17: Denver Nuggets34:52: Los Angeles Clippers50:10: Dallas Mavericks53:47: New Orleans Pelicans1:08:50: Phoenix Suns1:20:20: Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=conference-divisionhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-wednesday-february-28th-202415% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
29 Feb 20241h 33min
Nets fire Jacque Vaughn and Mike Conley's new extension with the Timberwolves
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Brooklyn Nets' decision to fire Jacque Vaughn and Mike Conley's new extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=nba-finalshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/introducing-fanduel-research-podcasts15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
22 Feb 20241h 8min
Making sense of the Bucks and how the East stacks up after the 2024 NBA trade deadline
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) of the Gyro Step Podcast discuss where the Milwaukee Bucks stand at the All-Star break and how the East stacks up after the trade deadline. 1:00: All-Star Saturday takeaways7:25: Early impressions of Doc Rivers with the Bucks17:51: Is there hope for a Damian Lillard turnaround?31:48: How Danilo Gallinari and Patrick Beverley fit into the Bucks' supporting cast40:39: Who is the second-best team in the East?52:22: What happens if the Bucks flame out early in the playoffs again?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=conference-divisionhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-friday-february-16th-202415% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
18 Feb 20241h 9min
Winners and losers of the 2024 NBA trade deadline
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their biggest winners and losers from the 2024 NBA trade deadline.18:25: Oklahoma City Thunder30:59: Philadelphia 76ers41:55: Milwaukee Bucks45:00: Boston Celtics48:00: Phoenix Suns51:26: Dallas Mavericks1:00:14: Chicago Bulls1:17:30: Brooklyn NetsFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=nba-finalshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-february-8th-202415% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
9 Feb 20241h 28min
The most interesting teams ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the most interesting teams ahead of the Feb. 8 NBA trade deadline.3:25: Oklahoma City Thunder17:55: Brooklyn Nets31:34: New York Knicks37:37: Utah Jazz42:44: Washington Wizards54:26: Chicago BullsFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=awardshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-tuesday-february-6th-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
7 Feb 20241h 11min
LeBron James and the most interesting players ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss LeBron James and the most interesting players ahead of the Feb. 8 NBA trade deadline.1:30: The Lakers wouldn't consider trading LeBron... would they?16:22: Who could offer a realistic package for LeBron?32:29: Dejounte Murray landing spots45:17: Will the Wizards trade Kyle Kuzma? Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=conference-divisionhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-february-1st-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
3 Feb 202459min
All-Star reserves reaction, Joel Embiid's knee injury and the Steven Adams trade
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the All-Star reserve picks, how Joel Embiid's latest injury impacts the Philadelphia 76ers leading up to the 2024 NBA trade deadline and the Houston Rockets' acquisition of Steven Adams.1:35: All-Star reserves reaction17:40: How should the Sixers proceed as they await Embiid's timeline to return?37:29: Was the 65-game minimum for awards a mistake?52:40: The Steven Adams trade Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=all-starhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-february-1st-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
2 Feb 20241h 4min
