The NBA Podcast

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 Celtics29:03: Brooklyn Nets53:09: New York Knicks1:12:51: Philadelphia 76ers1:37:28: Toronto RaptorsFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook:https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=nba-finalshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-championship-odds-celtics-slight-favorites-to-win-it-all15% off New Era: https://zen.ai/HuILWCA7B160eTOuheU17A

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 Mavericks20:34: Houston Rockets33:10: Memphis Grizzlies48:21: New Orleans Pelicans1:08:34: San Antonio SpursFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=conference-divisionhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/fred-vanvleet-is-the-marquee-piece-of-houston-s-active-offseason

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 Lithuania14:49: JJJ's foul trouble and Team USA's bigs problem31:33: SGA and Team Canada55:16: NBA expansion and the new media rights dealFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/basketball?tab=fiba-world-cuphttps://www.fanduel.com/research/fiba-basketball-world-cup-groups-and-betting-odds-can-anyone-beat-team-usa

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 takeaways15:53: France's surprising demise29:37: Biggest standouts from the first roundFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/basketball?tab=fiba-world-cuphttps://www.fanduel.com/research/fiba-basketball-world-cup-groups-and-betting-odds-can-anyone-beat-team-usa

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 Charlotte15:26: Why Giannis won't sign an extension this summer30:13: How should the Bucks react to Giannis' comments?42:38: The Bucks' best path forward1:01:17: Which teams should be keeping an eye on Giannis?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=nba-finalshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/the-bucks-are-running-it-back-with-brook-lopez-can-they-return-to-form

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the 2023 FIBA World Cup.3:10: Team USA breakdown15:17: What Anthony Edwards' breakout means for the Timberwolves26:17: Biggest threats to Team USA43:36: Team USA's possible Achilles' heelFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/basketball?tab=fiba-world-cuphttps://www.fanduel.com/research/fiba-basketball-world-cup-groups-and-betting-odds-can-anyone-beat-team-usa

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 Player16:19: Rookie of the Year24:45: Defensive Player of the Year36:26: Most Improved Player53:04: Clutch Player of the Year1:00:40: Sixth Man of the YearFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=player-awardshttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-mvp-odds-it-s-nikola-jokic-s-world-we-re-just-living-in-it

In this episode, special guest Trill Bro Dude discusses the dumpster fire that is the Philadelphia 76ers, James Harden accusing Daryl Morey of lying, the urgency for the Clippers to acquire Harden, the breakdown between Harden and the Sixers, and whether the Sixers' title window has closed with Joel Embiid.

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 extension16:20: Opening week schedule highlights31:15: The Christmas Day schedule44:24: The NBA strikes back at DameFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=conference-divisionhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-in-season-tournament-group-stage-details-announced

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 season50:29: Reaction to Jaylen Brown's new extensionCheck out the episode to hear Bryan and Harrison 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/austin-reaves-re-signs-with-los-angeles-what-are-the-lakers-title-odds