The NBA Podcast
Episodes
#59 - Finals Game 1 reaction and NBA Draft preview
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What were the big takeaways for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors from Game 1? What adjustments can the Cavaliers make heading into Ga...
#58 - 2017 NBA Finals preview, postmortems for BOS and SAS
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Can the San Antonio Spurs afford to stand pat at point guard this summer, or do they need to make a big splash in free agency? Should they be shopping...
#57 - 2017 draft lottery analysis, ECF preview and Zaza banter
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Who were the biggest winners and losers from Tuesday's draft lottery? Is there any chance the Los Angeles Lakers don't select UCLA point guard Lonzo B...
#56 - Previewing Spurs-Warriors and the NBA draft lottery
14 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After running out of steam in their second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs, what's next for James Harden and the Houston Rockets? What are ...
#55 - Second-round playoff analysis and Eastern Conference overhauls
07 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Did the Washington Wizards already blow their best shot of stealing their second-round series against the Boston Celtics? Can the San Antonio Spurs su...
#54 - First round wrap-up
30 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Did LeBron dominate just to remind us of who he is? Will Toronto improve now that they don't have to match up against Octo-Giannis? Will Golden State ...
#53 - Reaction to Week 1 of the 2017 NBA playoffs
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Can the Boston Celtics overcome their rebounding woes to get back into their series against the Chicago Bulls? What's going wrong for the Indiana Pace...
#52 - Our 2017 NBA playoffs mega-preview
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What are the keys to each first-round series in the 2017 NBA playoffs? Who are the X-factors for each team? How will each series play out? Will there ...
#51 - Debating MVP, DPOY and other 2016-17 NBA awards
09 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is Russell Westbrook's historic season enough for him to defy precedent and win Most Valuable Player? Does Kawhi Leonard's claim as the league's best ...
#50 - What's next for the Pelicans and the Pistons?
08 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What should Golden State Warriors fans hope to see from Kevin Durant upon his return? Which Eastern Conference team poses the biggest threat to the Cl...
#49 - Postmortems for Western Conference lottery teams
01 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is Tony Parker playable against the Golden State Warriors in a hypothetical playoff matchup? Is it officially time to sound the alarm about the slumpi...
#48 - Bidding adieu to Eastern Conference bottom-feeders
25 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Should the Philadelphia 76ers sign Joel Embiid to an extension this summer? What characteristics should the Orlando Magic look for in a new general ma...
#47 - Can the Suns out-tank the Lakers?
19 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Has Dwyane Wade already played his final game with the Chicago Bulls? Do the Phoenix Suns have any chance of out-tanking the Los Angeles Lakers down t...
#46 - How are the major trade-deadline splashes faring?
11 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How are the biggest players moved at the trade deadline faring on their new squads? Which teams are going to win the No. 8 seed in their respective co...
#45 - How do Durant, Lowry injuries impact the playoff race?
04 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Kevin Durant sidelined for the next four weeks (or longer), are the Golden State Warriors still the favorite to represent the Western Conference ...
#44 - Recapping the 2017 NBA trade deadline
25 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is there any justification for the Philadelphia 76ers trading Nerlens Noel to the Dallas Mavericks for 25 cents on the dollar? Can Cameron Payne justi...
#43 - Breaking down the DeMarcus Cousins trade
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How badly did the New Orleans Pelicans fleece the Sacramento Kings in their acquisition of DeMarcus Cousins? Will a frontline of Cousins and Anthony D...
#42 - All-Star break award updates and WTF, Bryan Colangelo?
18 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do Philadelphia 76ers fans have any reason to trust team president Bryan Colangelo heading into the trade deadline? Is Carmelo Anthony a deserving All...
#41 - Reaction to Toronto's Serge Ibaka trade and the Nurkic-Plumlee swap
14 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After acquiring Serge Ibaka from the Orlando Magic, are the Toronto Raptors a legitimate threat to topple the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs? How...
#40 - Jabari Parker's Torn ACL, Jahill Okafor Trade Rumors and the Latest Knicks Dysfunction
11 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Should the Milwaukee Bucks change course in the wake of Jabari Parker's second ACL tear? How would Jahlil Okafor fit on the New Orleans Pelicans? Is t...
#38 - All-Star Reserve Snubs and Team Banana Boat Drama
28 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Should NBA coaches have named Chris Paul, Mike Conley or Joel Embiid as All-Star Game reserves? What should the Chicago Bulls do in the wake of Jimmy ...
#37 - All-Star Starter Snubs and CP3, Rudy Gay Injury Analysis
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Who was the bigger starting snub from the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, Russell Westbrook or Kyle Lowry? How should the Los Angeles Clippers proceed in the ...
#36 - How should the Knicks proceed with Derrick Rose?
14 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After Derrick Rose's mysterious disappearance on Monday, how should the New York Knicks proceed with him moving forward? Who won the Kyle Korver trad...
#35 - Should the Atlanta Hawks Trade Paul Millsap?
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How should the Chicago Bulls resolve their Rajon Rondo dilemma? Should the Atlanta Hawks trade Paul Millsap rather than risk losing him for nothing in...
#34 - New CBA Analysis and Debating DNP-Rest
16 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Who stands to benefit from the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement? Should teams be allowed to rest players on the road? What's behind the Spur...
#33 - Where Do the Magic Go From Here?
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With ill-fitting pieces and young lottery picks playing out of position (or buried on the bench), how should the Orlando Magic proceed in their rebuil...
#32 - How Screwed Are the Grizzlies Without Mike Conley?
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With Mike Conley sidelined by a back injury for the next 6-8 weeks, are the Memphis Grizzlies' playoff hopes on life support? Should the Golden State ...
#31 - Are the Knicks a Legit Playoff Contender?
27 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After going 5-1 in their past six games, are the New York Knicks a serious playoff contender? Can Reggie Jackson transform the Detroit Pistons into a ...
#30 - The Lakers Rise Again
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Can Jrue Holiday help the New Orleans Pelicans turn their season around? Who deserves the most credit for the surprising starts from the Los Angeles L...
#29 - The NBA Takes On The Election
13 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen, Bryan Toporek and special guest Mark Karantzoulis break down the biggest stories from the third wee...
#28 - Russell Westbrook's Revenge Tour Derails
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have the Golden State Warriors already found their groove after laying waste to the Portland Trail Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder? What's most surp...
#27 - Opening Night Reaction
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Morten, Sarah and Bryan recap a wild first few days of the 2016-17 NBA season, including the new-look Knicks starting off on the wrong foot against th...
#26 - Preseason Recap, Season Predictions
24 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Morten, Sarah and Bryan recap their biggest takeaways from the 2016-17 preseason before diving into their season predictions. How will Michael Carter-...
#25 - Northwest Division Preview
21 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Morten, Sarah and Bryan finish their division-by-division preview of the 2016-17 NBA season with a look at the Northwest Division. Should the Denver N...
#24 - Southwest Division Preview
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Morten, Sarah and Bryan continue their division-by-division preview of the 2016-17 NBA season with a look at the Southwest Division. Will Harrison Bar...
#23 - Pacific Division Preview
15 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Morten, Sarah and Bryan preview the Pacific Division ahead of the 2016-17 NBA season. How can anyone stop the Golden State Warriors? Is this the last ...
#22 - Southeast Division Preview
11 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Morten, Sarah and Bryan preview the Southeast Division ahead of the 2016-17 NBA season. Can Dwight Howard replace Al Horford in Atlanta? How will the ...
#21 - Central Division Preview
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Morten, Sarah and Bryan preview the Central Division ahead of the 2016-17 NBA season. Can the Milwaukee Bucks bounce back after their disappointing 20...
#20 - Atlantic Division Preview
22 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah, Morten and Bryan preview the Atlantic Division ahead of the 2016-17, touching upon the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets, the new-look New York Knicks, ...
#19 - 2016 NBA Free Agency Update
09 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan Toporek, Sarah Cilea and Morten Jensen discuss the biggest storylines from the first week of free agency, touching upon Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wad...
#18 - First Day of 2016 NBA Free Agency
01 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Morten Jensen and Bryan Toporek react to a wild first few hours of NBA free agency, including analysis of Jeremy Lin to the Nets, Timofey Mozgov to th...
#17 - 2016 NBA Draft Reaction
24 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
BBALLBREAKDOWN draft expert Jeff Feyerer joins Morten Jensen and Bryan Toporek to recap the 2016 NBA draft. They discuss the Jimmy Butler trade rumors...
#16 - 2016 NBA Finals Recap
23 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Morten and Sarah share their thoughts on Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals and what the result means for the legacy of LeBron James and the Golden State W...
#15 - Reaction to Wednesday's Tradepocalypse
23 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Morten and Sarah share their reactions to the two big trades that went down Wednesday: Chicago sending Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks and the thr...
#14 - 2016 NBA Draft Preview
16 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Feyerer of BBALLBREAKDOWN joins Bryan to preview the 2016 NBA draft, touching upon the Ben Simmons-Brandon Ingram debate, the biggest question ma...
#13 - Halfway Through the NBA Finals
09 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah, Morten and Bryan discuss Games 2 and 3 of the 2016 NBA Finals, including Cleveland's Kevin Love conundrum, what's wrong with Stephen Curry and ...
#12 - What Must the Sixers Do This Offseason?
05 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff McMenamin of Metro Philly joins Bryan to discuss the Nerlens Noel-for-Jeff Teague trade rumor, debate whether the Sixers should trade Noel or Jah...
#11 - 2016 NBA Finals Preview
02 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah and Bryan bid farewell to the Oklahoma City Thunder before diving deep into a preview of the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Gold...
#10 - Eastern Conference Finals Recap
30 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Morten, Sarah and Bryan discuss what's next for the Raptors, praise LeBron James for his sixth straight NBA Finals appearance, preview Game 7 of the W...
#9 - Post-Draft Lottery, Who Should Go No. 1?
22 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Morten, Sarah and Bryan break down what the 76ers should do with the No. 1 overall pick, discuss the latest in the Warriors-Thunder and Cavaliers-Rapt...
#8 - A Western Conference Finals Preview and a Spurs Eulogy
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah, Morten and Bryan eulogize the Spurs, preview the Western Conference Finals matchup between the Warriors and the Thunder, and break down some of...
#7(Part 2) - Awards Banter
12 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of a special two-part episode, Morten and Bryan debate who should have finished second in this year's Most Valuable Player race, argue over ...
#7 (Part 1) - Bidding Farewell to the Hawks and the Blazers
12 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of a two-part episode, Morten and Bryan discuss Stephen Curry's Game 4 heroics and touch upon whether the Trail Blazers are a free-agent des...
#6 - Can the Hawks Come Back Against Cleveland?
06 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After beginning with an epic Spurs-Thunder Game 2 rant, Sarah and Bryan discuss whether the Hawks are dead in the water against Cleveland, detail big ...
#5 - Eastern Conference Semifinals Preview
04 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Morten and Bryan discuss whether the Hawks have a chance against the Cavaliers, make their picks for the Heat-Raptors series and offer a look at what ...
#4 - Western Conference Semifinals Preview
01 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Morten, Sarah and Bryan discuss whether the Trail Blazers can upset the Warriors, suggest a path ahead for the Clippers, break down the Spurs-Thunder ...
#3 - Do the Bulls Need to Begin a Rebuild?
12 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Morten, Bryan, and Sarah share their NBA awards ballots, discuss the Bradley Beal situation in Washington and provides answers as to why the Bulls nee...
#2 - Ding, Dong, The Process Is Dead
09 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In Morten's absence, Bryan and Sarah discuss the current state of the Philadelphia 76ers after the resignation of Sam Hinkie, as well as which playoff...
#1 - Can Anyone Stop the Warriors?
03 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
First-ever episode of The NBA Podcast, presented by BBALLBREAKDOWN. Topics include the dominance of the Golden State Warriors, the complicated state o...