The NBA Podcast

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 format13:18: Will the prize money get players (and fans) to buy in?30:51: The coaches' challenge rule change41:45: The new in-game flopping penalty55:50: Other NBA changes we'd like to seeFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba

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 talks33:05: 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 trade1:08:18: Should the Sixers entertain trading Embiid before he asks out?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba

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 extension17:35: The BBall Paul offer sheet saga33:16: Should the Raptors trade Pascal Siakam this offseason?50:44: Possible Siakam landing spotsFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaCheck out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba

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 extension14:50: 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-trade54:14 Dallas signs Matisse Thybulle to an offer sheet, Portland matches Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba

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 Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba

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 far19:35: Houston's spending spree37:15: Other standout deals46:31: The Suns and other winners so far58:16: Which deals might age poorly?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaCheck out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba

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 destinations31:25: Is Harden heading to the Clippers?48:44: What does the Harden situation mean for Joel Embiid's future in Philly?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba Check out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba

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 Vucevic29:18: 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?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaCheck out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba

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 winners14:11: Impact of the new CBA24:33: Other draft-night winners32:20: Where do the Portland Trail Blazers go from here?46:54: Draft-night losersFollow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaCheck out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba

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?Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nbaCheck out The Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/sports-betting/nba