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-Magic12:02: Timberwolves-Suns22:30: Knicks-Sixers31:30: Nuggets-Lakers45:09: Clippers-Mavericks59:50: Bucks-PacersFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=east-playoff-serieshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/sports-betting-podcast-nba-and-stanley-cup-playoffs-previews 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

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-Bulls22:28: Pelicans-KingsFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/ncaabhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-play-in-tournament-kings-vs-pelicans-betting-picks 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

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-Lakers17:20: Kings-Warriors30:53: Sixers-Heat49:38: Bulls-HawksFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=play-inhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-april-11th-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

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: MVP18:11: Defensive Player of the Year33:35: Rookie of the Year47:59: Most Improved Player1:01:10: Sixth Man of the Year1:07:37: Clutch Player of the Year1:13:57: Coach of the Year1:20:58: Executive of the YearFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=awardshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-betting-odds-can-mark-daigneault-lock-down-coach-of-the-year 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

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 Spurs17:55: Portland Trail Blazers32:15: Memphis Grizzlies44:54: Utah Jazz57:16: Houston Rockets Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/ncaab?tab=march-madnesshttps://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/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

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 Sixers10:29: Could the Sixers topple the Bucks, Celtics or Cavaliers?21:47: How Randle's absence affects the Knicks38:49: Could Randle be on his way out of New York this summer? 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-april-5th-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

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 Pistons23:08: Washington Wizards38:06: Charlotte Hornets52:58: Toronto Raptors1:10:31: Brooklyn Nets Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbahttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-march-28th-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

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 Bucks14:48: Cleveland Cavaliers28:12: Los Angeles Clippers:44:50: Phoenix SunsFollow 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-28th-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

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 team15:17: Second team28:38: Third team41:11: Who gets the last spot?55:52: Does Victor Wembanyama have an All-NBA case? Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=awardshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-tuesday-march-26th-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

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 Wizards11:50: Detroit Pistons27:05: Charlotte Hornets35:25: Toronto Raptors40:57: Atlanta Hawks45:27: Chicago Bulls49:25: Portland Trail Blazers1:03:57: Memphis Grizzlies1:08:41: Utah Jazz1:13:39: Houston Rockets Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbahttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-march-21st-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

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 segment18:40: Obligatory Warriors segment20:16: 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?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-march-15th-202415% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

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 context15:43: 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 Wemby1:02:53: Could the Spurs go double-big in the draft?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=awardshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-wednesday-march-13th-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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