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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Jan 24, 2024 • 1h 14min
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 Miami49:27: What's next for Kyle Lowry?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=nba-finalshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-tuesday-january-23rd-202415% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
Jan 20, 2024 • 1h 8min
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 trade12:00: Siakam's on-court fit with the Pacers36:42: Did the Raptors get enough for Siakam?51:34: The fallout of the Siakam trade around the leagueFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=to-make-the-playoffshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-january-18th-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 33min
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 Clippers10:49: 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 ideas1:20:07: What should the Hawks want in a Dejounte trade?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbahttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-january-11th-202415% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
Jan 8, 2024 • 2h 7min
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 Pistons15:45: San Antonio Spurs27:30: Charlotte Hornets38:15: Portland Trail Blazers47:30: Washington Wizards51:41: Utah Jazz1:05:25: Toronto Raptors1:32:05: Atlanta Hawks1:39:55: Chicago BullsFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=to-make-the-playoffshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/daily-fantasy-basketball-podcast-the-daily-iso-friday-1-5-2415% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
Jan 5, 2024 • 1h 45min
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 voting47:27: Potential All-Star snubs59:41: Do the OKC Thunder need to make a big move by the trade deadline?1:27:50: The Warriors may be facing a revoltFollow 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-january-4th-2024 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
Jan 3, 2024 • 1h 33min
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 Timberwolves16:14: Oklahoma City Thunder33:26: Denver Nuggets41:35: Los Angeles Clippers54:14: Phoenix Suns1:04:10: Sacramento Kings1:11:41: Dallas Mavericks1:20:14: The rest of the WestCheck out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=nba-finalshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-tuesday-january-2nd-202415% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
Dec 30, 2023 • 51min
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?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-december-28th-202315% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
Dec 28, 2023 • 1h 44min
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 Celtics11:48: Milwaukee Bucks20:50: Philadelphia 76ers35:48: Miami Heat41:20: Orlando Magic52:55: Cleveland Cavaliers1:07:11 New York Knicks1:29:47: The rest of 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-wednesday-december-27th-2023 15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
Dec 22, 2023 • 1h 37min
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 Player23:11: Rookie of the Year37:21: Defensive Player of the Year44:58: Most Improved Player55:02: Sixth Man of the Year1:07:50: Clutch Player of the Year1:17:30: Coach of the YearFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=awardshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/run-it-back-thursday-december-21st-202315% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 24min
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-Pacers12:11: Kings-Pelicans22:08: Bucks-Knicks43:34: Suns-Lakers52:30: Pacers-Bucks preview1:06:40: Lakers-Pelicans previewFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=in-season-tournamenthttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-betting-picks-for-thursday-12-7-23-is-indiana-pacing-for-another-upset-win15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A
