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- 768 - What's next for the Sixers, Bucks and Clippers + Knicks-Pacers and Thunder-Mavericks previews
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and Dan Favale (@DanFavale) of the Hardwood Knocks podcast (@HardwoodKnocks) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers beforew previewing the Knicks-Pacers and Thunder-Mavericks second-round series.
0:00 - Intro
2:38 - Philadelphia 76ers
30:15 - Milwaukee Bucks
52:09 - Los Angeles Clippers
1:21:30 - New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Preview
1:41:04 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/pacers-vs-knicks-series-prediction-betting-odds
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AMon, 06 May 2024 - 767 - What's next for the Lakers, Suns, Pelicans and Heat?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, New Orleans Pelicans and Miami Heat.
Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.
1:00: Los Angeles Lakers
21:47: Phoenix Suns
43:18: New Orleans Pelicans
56:16: Miami Heat
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Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=nba-finals
https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-may-2nd-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AFri, 03 May 2024 - 766 - Takeaways from every first-round series after two games
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their top takeaways about every first-round playoff series after Games 1 and 2.
3:00: Celtics-Heat
17:20: Thunder-Pelicans
25:27: Cavaliers-Magic
34:05: Knicks-Sixers
50:23: Nuggets-Lakers
1:04:59: Bucks-Pacers
1:11:47: Clippers-Mavericks
1:20:42: Timberwolves-Suns
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-april-25th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AThu, 25 Apr 2024 - 765 - Previewing the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs.
1:00: Cavaliers-Magic
12:02: Timberwolves-Suns
22:30: Knicks-Sixers
31:30: Nuggets-Lakers
45:09: Clippers-Mavericks
59:50: Bucks-Pacers
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/sports-betting-podcast-nba-and-stanley-cup-playoffs-previews
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17ASat, 20 Apr 2024 - 764 - Previewing the Heat-Bulls and Pelicans-Kings play-in games
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the Heat-Bulls and Pelicans-Kings play-in tournament games.
2:00: Heat-Bulls
22:28: Pelicans-Kings
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-play-in-tournament-kings-vs-pelicans-betting-picks
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AFri, 19 Apr 2024 - 763 - Previewing the 2024 NBA play-in tournament
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview each game in the 2024 NBA play-in tournament.
3:20: Pelicans-Lakers
17:20: Kings-Warriors
30:53: Sixers-Heat
49:38: Bulls-Hawks
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-april-11th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AMon, 15 Apr 2024 - 762 - Our final 2023-24 NBA awards picks
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their picks for every major award for the 2023-24 NBA season.
3:00: MVP
18:11: Defensive Player of the Year
33:35: Rookie of the Year
47:59: Most Improved Player
1:01:10: Sixth Man of the Year
1:07:37: Clutch Player of the Year
1:13:57: Coach of the Year
1:20:58: Executive of the Year
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-betting-odds-can-mark-daigneault-lock-down-coach-of-the-year
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17ASun, 14 Apr 2024 - 761 - What's next for the Spurs, Trail Blazers, Grizzlies, Jazz and Rockets?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets.
2:10: San Antonio Spurs
17:55: Portland Trail Blazers
32:15: Memphis Grizzlies
44:54: Utah Jazz
57:16: Houston Rockets
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-shams-charania-reacts-to-bronny-james-declaring-for-the-nba-draft
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AMon, 08 Apr 2024 - 760 - How Joel Embiid's return and Julius Randle's surgery impact the East playoff picture
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the impact that Joel Embiid's return and Julius Randle's season-ending shoulder injury might have on the Eastern Conference playoffs.
1:45: How Embiid's return impacts the Sixers
10:29: Could the Sixers topple the Bucks, Celtics or Cavaliers?
21:47: How Randle's absence affects the Knicks
38:49: Could Randle be on his way out of New York this summer?
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-friday-april-5th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AFri, 05 Apr 2024 - 759 - What's next for the Pistons, Wizards, Hornets, Raptors and Nets?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets, Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets.
2:05: Detroit Pistons
23:08: Washington Wizards
38:06: Charlotte Hornets
52:58: Toronto Raptors
1:10:31: Brooklyn Nets
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-march-28th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AMon, 01 Apr 2024 - 758 - Biggest potential frauds heading into the 2024 NBA playoffs
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which of the projected playoff teams should be on the biggest fraud alert.
1:35: Milwaukee Bucks
14:48: Cleveland Cavaliers
28:12: Los Angeles Clippers:
44:50: Phoenix Suns
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-march-28th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17ASat, 30 Mar 2024 - 757 - Our early All-NBA picks and the financial implications of them
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their All-NBA picks with a few weeks left in the season, and discuss what they might mean financially for certain players.
2:10: First team
15:17: Second team
28:38: Third team
41:11: Who gets the last spot?
55:52: Does Victor Wembanyama have an All-NBA case?
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-tuesday-march-26th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AWed, 27 Mar 2024 - 756 - Silver linings for the NBA's worst teams
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss some of the bright spots from the teams toward the bottom of the NBA standings.
1:15: Washington Wizards
11:50: Detroit Pistons
27:05: Charlotte Hornets
35:25: Toronto Raptors
40:57: Atlanta Hawks
45:27: Chicago Bulls
49:25: Portland Trail Blazers
1:03:57: Memphis Grizzlies
1:08:41: Utah Jazz
1:13:39: Houston Rockets
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-march-21st-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17ASat, 23 Mar 2024 - 755 - The play-in race with 1 month left in the 2023-24 NBA season
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss how the play-in race is shaping up with one month left in the 2023-24 NBA season.
3:30: Which West play-in-adjacent team is the biggest threat?
11:19: Obligatory Lakers segment
18:40: Obligatory Warriors segment
20:16: Which of those teams is under the most pressure?
34:31: Which East play-in-adjacent team is the biggest threat?
50:36: Are any of the East play-in teams under significant pressure?
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-friday-march-15th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17ASat, 16 Mar 2024 - 754 - How should the Spurs build around Victor Wembanyama moving forward?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) disucss Victor Wembanyama's historic rookie season and how the San Antonio Spurs should build around him moving forward.
1:15: Putting Wemby's rookie season into historical context
15:43: What is Wemby's ceiling?
30:25: Should the Spurs feel pressure to go all-in sooner than expected?
51:05: Dream PG targets and realistic PG targets to pair with Wemby
1:02:53: Could the Spurs go double-big in the draft?
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-wednesday-march-13th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AWed, 13 Mar 2024 - 753 - 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?
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-march-7th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AFri, 08 Mar 2024 - 752 - 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 Timberwolves
17:47: Oklahoma City Thunder
28:17: Denver Nuggets
34:52: Los Angeles Clippers
50:10: Dallas Mavericks
53:47: New Orleans Pelicans
1:08:50: Phoenix Suns
1:20:20: Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-wednesday-february-28th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AThu, 29 Feb 2024 - 751 - 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.
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/introducing-fanduel-research-podcasts
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AThu, 22 Feb 2024 - 750 - 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 takeaways
7:25: Early impressions of Doc Rivers with the Bucks
17:51: Is there hope for a Damian Lillard turnaround?
31:48: How Danilo Gallinari and Patrick Beverley fit into the Bucks' supporting cast
40:39: Who is the second-best team in the East?
52:22: What happens if the Bucks flame out early in the playoffs again?
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-friday-february-16th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17ASun, 18 Feb 2024 - 749 - 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 Thunder
30:59: Philadelphia 76ers
41:55: Milwaukee Bucks
45:00: Boston Celtics
48:00: Phoenix Suns
51:26: Dallas Mavericks
1:00:14: Chicago Bulls
1:17:30: Brooklyn Nets
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-february-8th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AFri, 09 Feb 2024 - 748 - 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 Thunder
17:55: Brooklyn Nets
31:34: New York Knicks
37:37: Utah Jazz
42:44: Washington Wizards
54:26: Chicago Bulls
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-tuesday-february-6th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AWed, 07 Feb 2024 - 747 - 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 spots
45:17: Will the Wizards trade Kyle Kuzma?
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-february-1st-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17ASat, 03 Feb 2024 - 746 - 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 reaction
17:40: 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
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-february-1st-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AFri, 02 Feb 2024 - 745 - Our 2023-24 NBA All-Star reserves picks
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their reserves picks for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.
8:15: Eastern Conference locks
19:46: Eastern Conference frontcourt debate
41:39: Our Western Conference picks
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-tuesday-january-30th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AThu, 01 Feb 2024 - 744 - Our 2023-24 midseason NBA awards picks
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their midseason picks for every major award for the 2023-24 NBA season.
3:40: Most Valuable Player
21:05: Rookie of the Year
36:06: Defensive Player of the Year
41:05: Most Improved Player
56:48: Clutch Player of the Year
1:04:35: Sixth Man of the Year
1:12:45: Coach of the Year
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-january-25th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17ASat, 27 Jan 2024 - 743 - Doc Rivers to the Bucks and the Terry Rozier trade
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Milwaukee Bucks firing head coach Adrian Griffin, their interest in Doc Rivers and the Miami Heat's trade for Terry Rozier.
4:10: Were the Bucks right to fire Griffin?
13:32: Doc to the Bucks?!
34:31: How Rozier fits on Miami
49:27: What's next for Kyle Lowry?
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-tuesday-january-23rd-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AWed, 24 Jan 2024 - 742 - Reaction to the Pascal Siakam trade
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) react to the Indiana Pacers trading for Pascal Siakam.
3:20: First impressions of the Siakam trade
12:00: Siakam's on-court fit with the Pacers
36:42: Did the Raptors get enough for Siakam?
51:34: The fallout of the Siakam trade around the league
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-january-18th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17ASat, 20 Jan 2024 - 741 - Kawhi's extension, Ja's season-ending injury and Dejounte Murray trade rumors
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Kawhi Leonard's extension with the Los Angeles Clippers, what Ja Morant's season-ending injury means for the Memphis Grizzlies and the recent round of Dejounte Murray trade rumors.
2:35: Breaking down Kawhi's new extension with the Clippers
10:49: What does Kawhi's extension mean for Paul George and James Harden?
29:19: Did the Clippers chart the path for Big Threes under the new CBA?
44:52: What should the Grizzlies do with Ja out for the season?
1:02:12: Dejounte Murray trade ideas
1:20:07: What should the Hawks want in a Dejounte trade?
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-january-11th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AFri, 12 Jan 2024 - 740 - Which teams should be sellers at the 2024 NBA trade deadline?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams should be sellers ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline.
2:00: Detroit Pistons
15:45: San Antonio Spurs
27:30: Charlotte Hornets
38:15: Portland Trail Blazers
47:30: Washington Wizards
51:41: Utah Jazz
1:05:25: Toronto Raptors
1:32:05: Atlanta Hawks
1:39:55: Chicago Bulls
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/daily-fantasy-basketball-podcast-the-daily-iso-friday-1-5-24
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AMon, 08 Jan 2024 - 739 - Are the Lakers and Warriors cooked? And does OKC need to go all-in?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss turmoil with the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, the first returns from All-Star voting and whether the Oklahoma City Thunder need to go all-in already.
2:00: Has Darvin Ham lost the Lakers' locker room?
13:20: Would firing Ham solve anything for the Lakers?
31:12: First returns on All-Star voting
47:27: Potential All-Star snubs
59:41: Do the OKC Thunder need to make a big move by the trade deadline?
1:27:50: The Warriors may be facing a revolt
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-january-4th-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AFri, 05 Jan 2024 - 738 - Which Western Conference teams are contenders, and which are pretenders?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which Western Conference teams look like legitimate title contenders and which teams are pretenders.
1:35: Minnesota Timberwolves
16:14: Oklahoma City Thunder
33:26: Denver Nuggets
41:35: Los Angeles Clippers
54:14: Phoenix Suns
1:04:10: Sacramento Kings
1:11:41: Dallas Mavericks
1:20:14: The rest of the West
Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-tuesday-january-2nd-2024
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AWed, 03 Jan 2024 - 737 - Instant reaction to the Raptors/Knicks' OG Anunoby trade
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) give their instant reaction to the OG Anunoby/Immanuel Quickely trade between the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks.
3:35: Did the Raptors get enough in return for Anunoby?
22:42: How does Anunoby fit in New York?
35:50: Is there a clear winner of this trade?
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-december-28th-2023
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17ASat, 30 Dec 2023 - 736 - Which Eastern Conference teams are contenders, and which are pretenders?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which Eastern Conference teams look like legitimate title contenders this year and which teams fall short of that mark.
3:45: Boston Celtics
11:48: Milwaukee Bucks
20:50: Philadelphia 76ers
35:48: Miami Heat
41:20: Orlando Magic
52:55: Cleveland Cavaliers
1:07:11 New York Knicks
1:29:47: The rest of the East
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-wednesday-december-27th-2023
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AThu, 28 Dec 2023 - 735 - Our 2023-24 NBA awards picks heading into Christmas
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their picks for every major NBA award heading into Christmas Day.
1:40: Most Valuable Player
23:11: Rookie of the Year
37:21: Defensive Player of the Year
44:58: Most Improved Player
55:02: Sixth Man of the Year
1:07:50: Clutch Player of the Year
1:17:30: Coach of the Year
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-december-21st-2023
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AFri, 22 Dec 2023 - 734 - In-Season Tournament quarterfinals recap and IST semifinals preview
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the results of the in-season tournament quarterfinals and preview the IST semifinals.
2:45: Celtics-Pacers
12:11: Kings-Pelicans
22:08: Bucks-Knicks
43:34: Suns-Lakers
52:30: Pacers-Bucks preview
1:06:40: Lakers-Pelicans preview
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-betting-picks-for-thursday-12-7-23-is-indiana-pacing-for-another-upset-win
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AThu, 07 Dec 2023 - 733 - How can the Spurs and Pistons get back on track?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the next steps that the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons need to make in their respective rebuilds.
2:35: Should the Spurs abandon the Point Sochan experiment?
25:10: Which non-Wemby players are long-term keepers for the Spurs?
44:24: Is Cade Cunningham a franchise cornerstone?
58:30: How should the Pistons proceed this season?
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-monday-december-4th-2023
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17ATue, 05 Dec 2023 - 732 - Has the first NBA In-Season Tournament been a success?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the group-play stage of the first-ever In-Season Tournament and preview the knockout round.
2:30: Group-play reaction
20:18: East quarterfinals preview
27:47: Kings-Pelicans preview
42:29: Lakers-Suns preview
47:55: East bracket predictions
53:17: West bracket predictions
1:02:02: IST Finals predictions
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https://www.fanduel.com/research
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17ASun, 03 Dec 2023 - 731 - Where do the Warriors and Magic go from here?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the next steps for the Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic.
2:00: Klay Thompson's early-season struggles
13:31: What options do the Warriors have?
34:40: What's gone right for the Magic so far
45:15: The next steps in their rebuild
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-wednesday-november-29th-2023
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AThu, 30 Nov 2023 - 730 - Our early 2023-24 NBA League Pass favorites
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their favorite League Pass teams of the season to date.
2:45: Indiana Pacers
16:34: Oklahoma City Thunder
28:12: Houston Rockets
41:52: Atlanta Hawks
44:56: Minnesota Timberwolves
53:35: Orlando Magic
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-wednesday-november-22nd-2023
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AMon, 27 Nov 2023 - 729 - Which teams should try to trade for Zach LaVine?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Chicago Bulls' willingness to trade Zach LaVine and which teams should be interested.
1:30: How did LaVine and the Bulls get here?
13:00: Philadelphia 76ers
25:30: Miami Heat
36:30: Los Angeles Lakers
44:41: Golden State Warriors
56:33: Wild-card destinations
1:20:40: What is the Bulls' long-term plan?
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-wednesday-november-15th-2023
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AFri, 17 Nov 2023 - 728 - Early standouts from the 2023-24 NBA season
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the players and teams that have stood out most to them in the first few weeks of the 2023-24 NBA season.
1:40: Atlanta Hawks
15:05: Minnesota Timberwolves
32:50: Indiana Pacers
45:28: OKC Thunder
56:20: Boston Celtics
1:01:00: Golden State Warriors
1:08:25: Philadelphia 76ers
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-mvp-odds-update-luka-doncic-vaults-to-the-top
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17ASat, 11 Nov 2023 - 727 - Early-season panic meter for the Grizzlies, Suns, Lakers, Bulls, Heat and Raptors
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams off to a slow start to the 2023-24 NBA season should be the most concerned.
1:30: Memphis Grizzlies
10:53: Phoenix Suns
25:47: Los Angeles Lakers
33:35: Chicago Bulls
46:49: Miami Heat
56:04: Toronto Raptors
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-november-2nd-2023
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AMon, 06 Nov 2023 - 726 - Top takeaways from the Clippers-Sixers James Harden trade
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers' outlooks after the James Harden trade.
1:30: Did the Sixers get enough for Harden?
11:07: What's the Sixers' endgame?
29:20: How does Harden fit with the Clippers?
42:19: Where do the Clippers rank in the NBA hierarchy now?
1:01:43: Could the Clippers have more moves up their sleeve?
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-in-season-tournament-betting-odds-for-each-group
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AWed, 01 Nov 2023 - 725 - Top takeaways from opening night of the 2023-24 NBA season
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their top takeaways from opening night of the 2023-24 NBA season.
0:55: The Bulls' disastrous start to the season
10:14: Lakers-Nuggets
26:22: Suns-Warriors
38:10: Klay Thompson's rocky extension talks
45:12: Rockets-Magic
52:15: Celtics-Knicks
1:01:37: Mavericks-Spurs (WEMBY!)
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https://www.fanduel.com/research
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AThu, 26 Oct 2023 - 724 - Our 2023-24 NBA awards picks
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their picks for every major award ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.
1:00: Most Valuable Player
17:17: Defensive Player of the Year
30:25: Rookie of the Year
42:36: Most Improved Player
54:35: Clutch Player of the Year
1:02:13: Sixth Man of the Year
1:12:29: Coach of the Year
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-mvp-betting-the-best-longshots-to-consider
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AMon, 23 Oct 2023 - 723 - Fun NBA financial chat with Keith Smith
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and special guest Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) discuss the inner workings of the NBA's financials, and how they relate to player contracts. The duo also discuss rookie extensions, and what the Atlanta Hawks should do with Onyeka Okongwu.
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/jrue-holiday-traded-to-the-celtics-how-the-betting-odds-shifted
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AFri, 20 Oct 2023 - 722 - Picking over/unders for every NBA team's 2023-24 win total
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Josh Eberley (@JoshEberley) make their over/under picks for every team's win total ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.
3:00: Atlanta Hawks through Charlotte Hornets
17:55: Chicago Bulls through Dallas Mavericks
32:29: Denver Nuggets through Los Angeles Clippers
49:48: Los Angeles Lakers through Minnesota Timberwolves
1:03:15: Milwaukee Bucks through Orlando Magic
1:16:30: Phoenix Suns through San Antonio Spurs
1:30:00: Toronto Raptors through Washington Wizards
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/jrue-holiday-traded-to-the-celtics-how-the-betting-odds-shifted
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17ASat, 14 Oct 2023 - 721 - The 2023-24 NBA title race after the Dame and Jrue trades
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Es Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) of SDPN Sports discuss the 2023-24 NBA title race in the wake of the Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday trades.
5:15: The inner circle of title contenders
18:29: Are we collectively overlooking the Nuggets? (And the Suns?)
33:10: The Lakers and Warriors
44:47: The outer circle of title contenders
59:40: Dark-horse contenders
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/jrue-holiday-traded-to-the-celtics-how-the-betting-odds-shifted
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AWed, 11 Oct 2023 - 720 - Our 2023-24 NBA League Pass rankings
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by special guest Dan Favale (@danfavale) of the Hardwood Knocks podcast and Bleacher Report to go through their League Pass rankings for the 2023-24 NBA season.
3:20: Nos. 30-27
15:40: Nos. 26-22
33:17: Nos. 21-17
48:53: Nos. 16-13
1:04:58: Nos. 12-9
1:20:04: Nos. 8-5
1:39:43: Nos. 4-1
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/jrue-holiday-traded-to-the-celtics-how-the-betting-odds-shifted
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AWed, 04 Oct 2023 - 719 - Winners and losers of the Celtics' Jrue Holiday trade
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the fallout from the Boston Celtics' trade for Jrue Holiday.
2:05: Boston Celtics
26:16: Portland Trail Blazers
33:16: Malcolm Brogdon landing spots
49:45: Philadelphia 76ers
1:04:20: Other questions leading into media day
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-championship-odds-celtics-slight-favorites-to-win-it-all
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17ASun, 01 Oct 2023 - 718 - The fallout from the Damian Lillard trade
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the fallout from the Milwaukee Bucks' blockbuster trade for Damian Lillard.
5:00: Milwaukee Bucks
23:16: Portland Trail Blazers
39:34: Phoenix Suns
53:57: Who messed up more, the Miami Heat or the Toronto Raptors?
1:11:20: Jrue Holiday landing spots
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/damian-lillard-traded-to-the-bucks-how-the-betting-odds-shifted
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AThu, 28 Sep 2023 - 717 - 2023-24 Southeast Division preview
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and Giancarlo Navas (@gnavas103) of the Miami Heat Beat podcast preview the Southeast Division ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.
3:20: Atlanta Hawks
25:52: Charlotte Hornets
36:56: Miami Heat
55:35: What if the Heat don't get Damian Lillard?
1:13:29: Orlando Magic
1:28:41: Washington Wizards
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-championship-odds-celtics-slight-favorites-to-win-it-all
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AWed, 27 Sep 2023 - 716 - 2023-24 Northwest Division preview
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by special guest Ryan Blackburn (@NBABlackburn) to preview the Northwest Division ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.
5:10: Denver Nuggets
26:36: Minnesota Timberwolves
49:54: Oklahoma City Thunder
1:06:45: Portland Trail Blazers
1:35:21: Utah Jazz
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-mvp-betting-can-joel-embiid-defend-the-crown
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AFri, 22 Sep 2023 - 715 - 2023-24 Pacific Division preview
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) preview the Pacific Division ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.
2:40: Golden State Warriors
18:24: How interested should the L.A. Clippers be in James Harden?
33:29: Non-Harden Clippers storylines
53:07: Los Angeles Lakers
1:12:17: Phoenix Suns
1:38:31: Sacramento Kings
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/christian-wood-signs-with-the-lakers
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AWed, 20 Sep 2023 - 714 - 2023-24 Central Division preview
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) of the Gyro Step Podcast preview the Central Division ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.
3:15: Chicago Bulls
22:53: Cleveland Cavaliers
43:07: Detroit Pistons
56:32: Indiana Pacers
1:11:31: Milwaukee Bucks
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/the-bucks-are-running-it-back-with-brook-lopez-can-they-return-to-form
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AFri, 15 Sep 2023 - 713 - 2023-24 Atlantic Division preview
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) of Spotrac preview the Atlantic Division ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.
8:30: Boston Celtics
29:03: Brooklyn Nets
53:09: New York Knicks
1:12:51: Philadelphia 76ers
1:37:28: Toronto Raptors
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-championship-odds-celtics-slight-favorites-to-win-it-all
15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17AMon, 11 Sep 2023 - 712 - 2023-24 Southwest Division preview
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by special guest Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) of the In The NO podcast to preview the Southwest Division ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.
3:10: Dallas Mavericks
20:34: Houston Rockets
33:10: Memphis Grizzlies
48:21: New Orleans Pelicans
1:08:34: San Antonio Spurs
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/fred-vanvleet-is-the-marquee-piece-of-houston-s-active-offseasonFri, 08 Sep 2023 - 711 - Is Team USA in danger at the FIBA World Cup?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Team USA's loss to Lithuania at the FIBA World Cup and Shai-Gilgeous Alexander's dynamic run with Team Canada.
3:50: Team USA's loss to Lithuania
14:49: JJJ's foul trouble and Team USA's bigs problem
31:33: SGA and Team Canada
55:16: NBA expansion and the new media rights deal
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/fiba-basketball-world-cup-groups-and-betting-odds-can-anyone-beat-team-usaMon, 04 Sep 2023 - 710 - Early 2023 FIBA World Cup takeaways
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their top takeaways from the first round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
2:05: Team USA takeaways
15:53: France's surprising demise
29:37: Biggest standouts from the first round
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/fiba-basketball-world-cup-groups-and-betting-odds-can-anyone-beat-team-usaFri, 01 Sep 2023 - 709 - P.J. Washington's new contract and Giannis Antetokounmpo's future
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss P.J. Washington's new contract with the Charlotte Hornets and Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks.
1:00: P.J. Washington's new contract with Charlotte
15:26: Why Giannis won't sign an extension this summer
30:13: How should the Bucks react to Giannis' comments?
42:38: The Bucks' best path forward
1:01:17: Which teams should be keeping an eye on Giannis?
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Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=nba-finals
https://www.fanduel.com/research/the-bucks-are-running-it-back-with-brook-lopez-can-they-return-to-formMon, 28 Aug 2023 - 708 - 2023 FIBA World Cup preview
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
3:10: Team USA breakdown
15:17: What Anthony Edwards' breakout means for the Timberwolves
26:17: Biggest threats to Team USA
43:36: Team USA's possible Achilles' heel
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/fiba-basketball-world-cup-groups-and-betting-odds-can-anyone-beat-team-usaFri, 25 Aug 2023 - 707 - Breaking down the early 2023-24 NBA awards favorites
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the early favorites for each of the major 2023-24 NBA awards.
2:00: Most Valuable Player
16:19: Rookie of the Year
24:45: Defensive Player of the Year
36:26: Most Improved Player
53:04: Clutch Player of the Year
1:00:40: Sixth Man of the Year
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-mvp-odds-it-s-nikola-jokic-s-world-we-re-just-living-in-itMon, 21 Aug 2023 - 706 - Where do James Harden and the Sixers go from here?
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Trill Bro Dude (@trillbrodude) of the You Know Ball podcast discuss the absolute dumpster fire that is the Philadelphia 76ers.
2:40: Why did James Harden accuse Daryl Morey of lying?
20:00: Should the Clippers feel more urgency to acquire Harden?
39:32: Did tampering rules contribute to the breakdown between Harden and the Sixers?
1:04:19: Has the Sixers' title window closed with Joel Embiid? What's next for him?
Check out the episode to hear Bryan and Trill discuss all of that and more.
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-mvp-odds-it-s-nikola-jokic-s-world-we-re-just-living-in-itThu, 17 Aug 2023 - 705 - Josh Hart's extension and early 2023-24 schedule leaks
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Josh Hart's new extension, the early leaks from the 2023-24 NBA schedule and the latest on the Damian Lillard trade front.
2:50: Reaction to Josh Hart's four-year, $81M extension
16:20: Opening week schedule highlights
31:15: The Christmas Day schedule
44:24: The NBA strikes back at Dame
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-in-season-tournament-group-stage-details-announcedSun, 13 Aug 2023 - 704 - Anthony Davis and Jaylen Brown's record-setting extensions
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) of SB Nation discuss the record-setting extensions that Anthony Davis signed with the Los Angeles Lakers and Jaylen Brown signed with the Boston Celtics.
4:55: Reaction to Anthony Davis' extension
19:15: Any concerns with AD's extension?
33:50: The Lakers' outlook this season
50:29: Reaction to Jaylen Brown's new extension
Check out the episode to hear Bryan and Harrison discuss all of that and more.
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https://www.fanduel.com/research/austin-reaves-re-signs-with-los-angeles-what-are-the-lakers-title-oddsWed, 09 Aug 2023 - 703 - The in-season tournament, the new flopping penalty and NBA changes we'd like to see
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the NBA's new in-season tournament, changes to the flopping and coaches' challenge rules and innovations they'd like to see.
1:00: First impressions of the in-season tournament format
13:18: Will the prize money get players (and fans) to buy in?
30:51: The coaches' challenge rule change
41:45: The new in-game flopping penalty
55:50: Other NBA changes we'd like to see
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) break down Joel Embiid's recent comments about wanting to win a championship "in Philly or anywhere else" and how that could affect James Harden trade negotiations.
1:30: Should the Sixers be worried about Joel Embiid asking out?
10:45: The implications for the James Harden trade talks
33:05: What would be a fair value for Harden from the Clippers?
38:50: What are the Sixers planning in 2024?
51:05: Embiid's most likely landing spots if he does request a trade
1:08:18: Should the Sixers entertain trading Embiid before he asks out?
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Isaiah Stewart's extension with the Detroit Pistons, the Philadelphia 76ers' decision to match the offer sheet that Paul Reed signed with the Utah Jazz, and what the Toronto Raptors should do with Pascal Siakam.
1:15: Isaiah Stewart's extension
17:35: The BBall Paul offer sheet saga
33:16: Should the Raptors trade Pascal Siakam this offseason?
50:44: Possible Siakam landing spots
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Dejounte Murray's new extension, the Grant Williams sign-and-trade and the Portland Trail Blazers' decision to match Matisse Thybulle's offer sheet from the Dallas Mavericks.
1:30: How the new CBA led to Murray's extension
14:50: What's next for the Hawks?
29:36: What does Murray's extension suggest about free agency moving forward?
40:22: The Grant Williams sign-and-trade
54:14 Dallas signs Matisse Thybulle to an offer sheet, Portland matches
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss who the top title contenders are after the first wave of free agency and highlight the top remaining free agents.
1:25: Which teams are the biggest title threats in 2023-24?
18:29: Do the Blazers *have* to send Dame to Miami?
38:38: Best remaining free agents
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) of Spotrac and The Front Office Show discuss their favorite and least-favorite signings from the first weekend of 2023 NBA free agency.
5:00: The best values so far
19:35: Houston's spending spree
37:15: Other standout deals
46:31: The Suns and other winners so far
58:16: Which deals might age poorly?
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Damian Lillard's trade request and where James Harden might end up after opting into his contract.
3:00: Is it Miami or bust for Dame?
14:21: Other possible Dame destinations
31:25: Is Harden heading to the Clippers?
48:44: What does the Harden situation mean for Joel Embiid's future in Philly?
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Utah Jazz's trade for John Collins, the Chicago Bulls extending Nikola Vucevic and preview 2023 NBA free agency.
3:15: John Collins actually got traded!
16:12: Bulls extend Nikola Vucevic
29:18: Where will the top free agents land?
45:50: Are Brook Lopez and Fred VanVleet legitimate flight risks?
1:00:06: Which other free agents are worth monitoring?
1:07:15: Can the Blazers appease Damian Lillard?
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Giancarlo Navas (@gnavas103) of the Miami Heat Beat podcast discuss the winners and losers of the 2023 NBA draft.
2:45: Biggest draft-night winners
14:11: Impact of the new CBA
24:33: Other draft-night winners
32:20: Where do the Portland Trail Blazers go from here?
46:54: Draft-night losers
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Dan Favale (@danfavale) of the Hardwood Knocks podcast discuss the Phoenix Suns' trade for Bradley Beal and the ensuing fallout.
1:30: What were the Wizards thinking?
14:15: What's next for Chris Paul?
31:19: Where do Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma end up?
51:19: How will Beal fit with the Suns?
1:03:58: Should the Suns keep Deandre Ayton, or should they trade him?
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Charlotte Hornets, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards.
0:45: Charlotte Hornets
20:20: Detroit Pistons
38:12: Orlando Magic
54:48: Indiana Pacers
1:14:05: Washington Wizards
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the fallout from the 2023 NBA Finals and the biggest offseason questions for the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat.
4:15: Big-picture takeaways from the Finals
16:50: Putting the Nuggets' playoff run into context
32:20: Biggest offseason questions for the Nuggets
55:49: Biggest offseason questions for the Heat
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss whether the Miami Heat can come back from their 3-1 NBA Finals deficit against the Denver Nuggets and what's next for Chris Paul and the Boston Celtics.
1:35: How have the Nuggets gotten here?
14:36: Are the Heat drawing dead?
30:56: Nuggets-Thunder trade draft picks
47:31: Chris Paul's future
1:10:47: Biggest offseason questions for the Celtics
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the first two games of the 2023 NBA Finals and the latest coaching updates around the NBA.
2:00: How did Miami even the series?
16:49: Game 3 preview
33:35: Adrian Griffin to the Bucks
38:42: Nick Nurse to the Sixers
48:40: Frank Vogel to the Suns
53:22: Monty Williams to the Pistons
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, and New York Knicks.
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder.
1:15: Chicago Bulls
25:32: Toronto Raptors
39:24: New Orleans Pelicans
1:00:22: Oklahoma City Thunder
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the fallout from the 2023 NBA draft lottery, preview the Eastern Conference Finals and discuss the latest surrounding Doc Rivers, Monty Williams and Ja Morant.
1:50: Victor Wembanyama's fit in San Antonio
12:28: Options for Charlotte, Portland and Houston at Nos. 2, 3 and 4
36:14: Eastern Conference Finals preview
49:39: Western Conference Finals Game 1 reaction
1:02:45: Doc Rivers and Monty Williams fired
1:15:43: What does the NBA do with Ja Morant?
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the 2023 Western Conference Finals and discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns.
2:05: On the Los Angeles Lakers' midseason turnaround
15:05: Who wins the Western Conference Finals?
32:42: Biggest offseason questions for the Warriors
56:40: Biggest offseason questions for the Suns
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams they expect to make it to the conference finals and react to the All-NBA teams.
1:35: Knicks-Heat
16:30: Lakers-Warriors
35:55: Celtics-Sixers
50:31: Nuggets-Suns
1:14:22: All-NBA teams
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings.
4:38: Memphis Grizzlies
25:25: Los Angeles Clippers
40:23: Minnesota Timberwolves
55:34: Sacramento Kings
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their early takeaways from Round 2 of the 2023 NBA playoffs.
2:00: Reaction to Joel Embiid winning MVP
15:30: Celtics-Sixers
35:49: Nuggets-Suns
52:31: Knicks-Heat
1:05:15: Warriors-Lakers
1:19:41: Legacy talk for Steph and LeBron
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest offseason questions for the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets.
3:45: Mike Budenholzer's future with the Milwaukee Bucks
10:45: How the new CBA complicates the Bucks' retool
34:18: On Giannis and "failure"
42:55: Cleveland Cavaliers
59:45: Atlanta Hawks
1:15:10: Brooklyn Nets
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the five ongoing first-round series and whether any team can overcome a 3-1 deficit.
0:50: Bucks-Heat
14:30: Knicks-Cavaliers
32:27: Lakers-Grizzlies
48:45: Kings-Warriors
1:01:20: Celtics-Hawks
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the awards that have been announced for the 2022-23 NBA season and make their picks for the remaining awards.
5:30: Defensive Player of the Year
17:25: Clutch Player of the Year
21:10: Coach of the Year
30:28: Sixth Man of the Year
42:49: Rookie of the Year
50:10: Most Valuable Player
1:14:35: Executive of the Year
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their early takeaways from the opening round of the 2023 NBA playoffs.
1:30: Kings-Warriors
21:58: Suns-Clippers
35:22: Grizzlies-Lakers
46:21: Cavaliers-Knicks
1:07:42: Bucks-Heat
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the long-term futures of Rudy Gobert and Trae Young.
1:30: The Wolves' Rudy Gobert debacle
13:15: What's the Timberwolves' next move?
28:37: Hawks open to a Trae Young trade?
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss what's been reported so far about the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement.
2:15: The second salary-cap apron
20:45: How the new CBA could increase parity
34:48: The new in-season touranment
46:55: Where the new extension rules might fall short
1:00:43: The cap-smoothing agreement
1:10:52: Positionless All-NBA teams and the 65-game minimum
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Bogdan Bogdanovic's extension with the Atlanta Hawks and the current state of NBA discourse.
1:30: Bogdan Bogdanovic's extension with the Hawks
5:30: What is the Hawks' long-term plan?
35:43: Damian Lillard on NBA discourse
59:15: The discourse around the MVP race
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams have the best young cores in the NBA.
1:00: Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets
18:08: Orlando Magic
29:20: Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers
50:58: Memphis Grizzlies
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the recent injury news about Lonzo Ball, Steven Adams, Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
1:00: Lonzo Ball and the Bulls
24:50: Steven Adams and the Grizzlies
37:31: Kevin Durant and the Suns
53:12: LeBron James and the Lakers
1:03:37: Luka Doncic and the Mavericks
1:13:40: A market inefficiency in the draft?
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their picks for every major award with one month left in the 2022-23 NBA season.
1:00: MVP
33:54: Rookie of the Year + All-Rookie First Team
49:40: Defensive Player of the Year
1:03:25: Most Improved Player
1:16:00: Sixth Man of the Year
1:23:11: Coach of the Year
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which Western Conference teams are legitimate title contenders and which are pretenders.
0:50: Denver Nuggets
15:30: Memphis Grizzlies
33:15: Sacramento Kings
42:36: Phoenix Suns
59:24: Golden State Warriors
1:15:24: Dallas Mavericks
1:24:43: Which play-in teams could pull off an upset?
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) separate the Eastern Conference title contenders from the pretenders.
13:50: Boston Celtics
23:11: Philadelphia 76ers
37:35: James Harden/Rockets rumors
56:30: Cleveland Cavaliers
1:02:30: Brooklyn Nets
1:05:12 : New York Knicks
1:15:15: Play-in teams
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the Atlanta Hawks' decision to fire head coach Nate McMillan, Russell Westbrook's fit on the Los Angeles Clippers, Kevin Love signing with the Miami Heat and Patrick Beverley joining the Chicago Bulls.
1:40: How much blame did McMillan deserve for the Hawks' mediocrity?
11:34: Should the Hawks be open to moving Trae Young?
30:40: Russ to the Clippers
43:23: Love to the Heat
50:22: PatBev to the Bulls
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In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the top buyout signings so far and the best remaining options on the buyout market.
00:55: Dewayne Dedmon to the Sixers
6:05: Reggie Jackson to the Nuggets
9:00: Danny Green to the Cavaliers
16:27: Terrence Ross to the Suns
31:18: Justin Holiday to the Mavericks
35:53: Best Russell Westbrook landing spots
51:45: Best Kevin Love landing spots
1:02:46: Best remaining buyout options
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