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The NBA Podcast

Morten Stig Jensen

Morten Stig Jensen walks through all of the latest happenings in the NBA, both on and off the court.

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64:57

Early takeaways from Round 2 of the 2019 NBA playoffs

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/05/03

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their major takeaways from all four of the conference semifinals thus far.What adjustments should Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse make after their Game 3 shellacking? How can the Boston Celtics get Jayson Tatum going? Could Moe Harkless' sprained ankle help swing the Blazers-Nuggets series? Will the Houston Rockets stop complaining about officiating enough to win Game 3? Check out the episode to

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59:06

Bye Felicia for the Thunder, Jazz, Nets and Magic

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/04/29

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) bid farewell to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Utah Jazz, Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic.How can the Thunder build a contender around Russell Westbrook? Should the Jazz be looking to move on from Ricky Rubio? Should the Nets match a max offer sheet for D'Angelo Russell? How much should the Magic be willing to spend on Nikola Vucevic?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow

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61:35

Eastern Conference 2nd-round preview; time to worry...

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/04/26

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs and discuss whether it's time to be worried about the Golden State Warriors.If Kawhi Leonard shuts down Ben Simmons, how can the Philadelphia 76ers get their offense going? Where will the Toronto Raptors hide Kyle Lowry on defense? How can the Boston Celtics slow down Giannis Antetokounmpo? How much will they miss Marcus Smart in this series? Are the

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70:40

'Bye Felicia' for the Pacers, Pistons, Heat and Hornets

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/04/23

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) say farewell to the Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets.Are Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis compatible long term? Should the Detroit Pistons consider trading Andre Drummond and/or Blake Griffin this summer? How can the Miami Heat dig themselves out of salary-cap hell? Is there anything the Charlotte Hornets can do between now and July 1 to retain Kemba Walker this summer?Check

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76:47

Deep dives on Blazers-Thunder, Sixers-Nets and...

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/04/21

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) do deep dives into the three most competitive first-round series before touching on the remaining five series. Which version of Russell Westbrook should the Oklahoma City Thunder expect moving forward? Should Jared Dudley or Jimmy Butler face additional discipline for their roles in the Game 4 skirmish? Will Torrey Craig remain in the Nuggets' starting lineup after his breakout Game 4? Why did the Detroit

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74:42

Early takeaways from the 2019 NBA playoffs

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/04/17

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss their biggest takeaways from the first few games of the 2019 NBA playoffs.Did Jamal Murray save the Denver Nuggets' season in Game 2? Are the Golden State Warriors at risk of an upset? How confident should the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors feel moving forward? Can the Oklahoma City Thunder get back into their series against the Portland Trail Blazers?Check out the episode to hear Morten and

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82:01

Our 2018-19 NBA playoff predictions and Black...

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/04/12

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the 2018-19 NBA playoffs and make their picks for each first-round series.Can the Brooklyn Nets upset the Philadelphia 76ers if Joel Embiid misses time? Are the Denver Nuggets in danger against the San Antonio Spurs? Can the Portland Trail Blazers stave off the Oklahoma City Thunder sans Jusuf Nurkic? Who will emerge from the Houston Rockets-Utah Jazz bloodbath?Check out the episode to hear Morten and

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48:23

Magic Johnson resigns, Lakers dysfunction reigns supreme

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/04/10

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Magic Johnson's abrupt resignation and what it means for the Los Angeles Lakers moving forward.Was Magic's decision to step down as Lakers president of basketball operations a blessing in disguise? Will general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach Luke Walton survive the fallout? Who should the Lakers target to replace Johnson? Can they rebound from this disastrous season?Check out the episode to hear

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86:41

Our 2018-19 NBA award picks

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/04/08

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their award picks for the 2018-19 NBA season.Did Trae Young overtake Luka Doncic for Rookie of the Year? Is Pascal Siakam a shoo-in for Most Improved Player? Who should take home Coach of the Year in a wide-open field? Will Rudy Gobert repeat as Defensive Player of the Year? Who's the MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo or James Harden?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and

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77:24

'Bye Felicia' for the Pelicans, Lakers, Timberwolves...

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/04/04

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) say farewell to the New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings.Where is Anthony Davis going to wind up this summer? If the Lakers whiff on Davis, will they land a superstar sidekick for LeBron James? How can the Timberwolves get more out of Andrew Wiggins? How much should the Kings be willing to spend to retain Willie Cauley-Stein?Check out the episode to hear Morten

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76:18

'Bye Felicia' for the Hawks, Mavericks, Wizards and...

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/04/01

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) say goodbye to the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies.Does Trae Young have a rightful claim to Rookie of the Year? How should the Dallas Mavericks handle contract negotiations with Kristaps Porzingis this summer? Is it time for the Washington Wizards to trade Bradley Beal? Should the Memphis Grizzlies do the same with Mike Conley?Check out the episode to hear Morten and

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74:19

Saying 'Bye Felicia' to the NBA's top tankers

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/03/27

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) bid adieu to the New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls.Which of the Knicks' young players are keepers moving forward? How much should the Suns be willing to pay to retain Kelly Oubre Jr. in free agency? Is Collin Sexton the Cavs' point guard of the future? Who should the Bulls target in free agency to round out their starting five?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan

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57:50

Ricky O'Donnell on NBA prospects to watch during...

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/03/20

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) welcome special guest Ricky O'Donnell (@SBN_Ricky) of SB Nation to hear which NBA prospects to focus on during the NCAA tournament.How big is the gap between Zion Williamson and any other prospect in this year's draft class? Why have RJ Barrett and Cam Reddish fallen short of the hype? Which prospects could rise up draft boards with a strong NCAA tournament performance? Which sleepers should you keep an eye on

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67:52

Confronting unruly fans, Brandon Ingram's future and...

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/03/14

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss unruly fans, Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball's future and the Houston Rockets' chances of knocking off the Golden State Warriors.How can the NBA protect its players from unruly fans? What should fellow fans do? Will Brandon Ingram's health scare affect his trade value moving forward? Can Lonzo Ball reach his peak alongside LeBron James? Are the Rockets the biggest threat to the Warriors in the West?Check

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65:07

Mailbag: LeBron's GOAT case, playoff liabilities and...

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/03/08

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) answer listeners' questions in our first-ever mailbag episode.Does this awful Lakers season negatively affect LeBron James' GOAT chances? Should the Lakers ever consider trading LeBron? Will Andrew Bogut and Isaiah Thomas be liabilities in the playoffs? How good of a chance do the Nuggets have of making it to the Western Conference Finals? Which lottery teams have the brightest future?Check out the episode to

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71:49

The Bucks' big moves and Sloan Analytics Conference...

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/03/04

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Eric Bledsoe's extension, Pau Gasol's buyouts and takeaways from the Sloan Analytics Conference.Did the Bucks get good value on Bledsoe's four-year, $70 million extension? Will Gasol make an impact on the Bucks in the playoffs? NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said a majority of players are unhappy; what role do fans and the media play in that?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of

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77:37

Can the Lakers and Celtics fix what's ailing them?

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/02/28

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss whether the Lakers and Celtics have enough time to right the ship, the Phoenix Suns' organizational dysfunction and some good players on bad teams who deserve more love.Will LeBron James drag the Lakers to the playoffs, or do they have too much ground to make up? Is there still time for the Celtics to live up to preseason expectations? How do the Suns dig their way out of the mess they've created? Which

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61:36

Should Zion Williamson's injury mean the end of...

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/02/24

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Josh Eberley (@josheberley) of NBA Canada and HOOP Mag discuss the Zion Williamson injury and its implications for NCAA athletes moving forward.Should Zion play for Duke again this season? Why doesn't the NCAA scrap amateurism and allow student-athletes to profit off their likenesses? Will the NBA accelerate its timetable to eliminate the one-and-done rule and allow players to declare for the draft straight out of high

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78:28

The top post-All-Star-break storylines to monitor

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/02/20

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the biggest storylines to monitor coming out of the All-Star break.What's the latest update in "As the Brow Turns?" Are the Lakers in real jeopardy of missing the playoffs? Could the Orlando Magic steal the No. 8 seed in the East? Which team should the top Eastern Conference contenders most prefer to dodge in the first round?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and

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76:16

Our 2019 All-NBA teams at the All-Star break

The NBA Podcast ·

2019/02/15

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) make their All-NBA picks at the All-Star break, discuss whether the Golden State Warriors should fear any team and preview All-Star Weekend.With Enes Kanter heading to the Blazers and Markieff Morris going to the Thunder, will any Western Conference team pose a legitimate threat to the Warriors? Who should be the first-team All-NBA center, Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic? Where do Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard,

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