Shooting The Bleep: Early NBA Season Takeaways

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the Warriors-Pelicans and Rockets-Jazz series ahead of the 2018 Western Conference semifinals.Can the Pelicans slow down Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant? Does New Orleans have enough offensive firepower to keep up with the Warriors? How can the Jazz limit Donovan Mitchell? Will Houston's three-point-heavy approach negate some of Rudy Gobert's defensive effectiveness? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

28 Apr 201838min

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Joshua Howe (@Howevolution) of Raptors Republic discuss their biggest surprises and disappointments from the first week of the 2018 NBA playoffs.Check out the episode to hear them discuss the Toronto Raptors starting a series 2-0 for the first time in franchise history, Hassan Whiteside and Jabari Parker clashing with their respective coaches, the return of Playoff Rondo and much more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

20 Apr 20181h 13min

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their early takeaways from the first few days of the 2018 NBA playoffs.How much will Joel Embiid alter the Philadelphia 76ers-Miami Heat series? Are the Cleveland Cavaliers in legitimate trouble against the Indiana Pacers? Can the New Orleans Pelicans continue limiting the Portland Trail Blazers' star guards? Do the Utah Jazz have any chance against the Oklahoma City Thunder if Donovan Mitchell misses time? Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.

17 Apr 20181h 10min

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the big decisions awaiting the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers this offseason.Should Mike Malone be on the hot seat in Denver? What should the Nuggets do with regard to Nikola Jokic's contract? Should the Clippers re-sign DeAndre Jordan and/or Avery Bradley? Are the Clippers better off after trading Blake Griffin?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

14 Apr 20181h 8min

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) break down Round 1 of the 2018 Western Conference playoff bracket and give their predictions for each series.Are the Minnesota Timberwolves too worn down to put up a fight against the Houston Rockets? Do the San Antonio Spurs stand any chance against the Golden State Warriors without Kawhi Leonard? Can the Portland Trail Blazers contain Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans? Should the Utah Jazz be favored over the Oklahoma City Thunder?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

13 Apr 20181h 4min

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) break down Round 1 of the 2018 Eastern Conference playoff bracket and give their predictions for each series.Will the Toronto Raptors exorcise their playoff demons against the Washington Wizards? Do the Kyrie Irving-less Boston Celtics have the firepower to keep up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks? Should the Philadelphia 76ers be on upset alert against the Miami Heat? Can the Indiana Pacers put up a fight against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

13 Apr 20181h 7min

Can anyone compete with James Harden in the MVP race? Who's more deserving of Rookie of the Year, Ben Simmons or Donovan Mitchell? Did Joel Embiid's facial fracture seal Defensive Player of the Year for Rudy Gobert? Who deserves to emerge from the closely contested Coach of the Year race? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

11 Apr 20181h 18min

Who's the best player on the Los Angeles Lakers? What should the Lakers do with Julius Randle in free agency? If the Lakers do sign Paul George and LeBron James this summer, where would they stack up in the Western Conference? Should the Charlotte Hornets shop Kemba Walker over the offseason? Should the Detroit Pistons regret the Blake Griffin trade? Do they need to strip personnel power away from Stan Van Gundy? How can they improve moving forward? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod

30 Mars 20181h 8min