Bryan Toporek is a contributor at The Basketball Writers. He's also a Quality Editor for Bleacher Report, co-hosts The NBA Podcast and contributes at FanSided and elsewhere. He still trusts the Process.
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen and Bryan Toporek discuss winners and losers of the seeding-game schedule as well as notable players who won’t join their teams for the rest of the 2019-20 season. Are the New Orleans Pelicans a lock to force a play-in tournament? Can the Boston Celtics jump the…
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen and Bryan Toporek re-pick the lottery of the 2013 NBA draft. Which player would we take over Giannis Antetokounmpo in any draft class since 2000? Who goes at No. 3, Victor Oladipo or CJ McCollum? Which undrafted free agents sneak into the re-draft lottery? How far…
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen and Bryan Toporek take a mulligan on the 2014 NBA draft class. Who goes No. 1 overall, Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid? Where do the likes of Zach LaVine, Aaron Gordon and Marcus Smart wind up? How far does Andrew Wiggins fall? Which real-life second-round picks…
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen and Bryan Toporek discuss some of the latest Bradley Beal trade rumors and go over possible free-agent targets for teams ahead of the 2019-20 season resuming. Should the Brooklyn Nets go all-in on a third star and trade for Beal? What could the Los Angeles Lakers…
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen and Bryan Toporek discuss Nikola Jokic’s dramatic weight loss, LaMarcus Aldridge’s injury, concerns about the NBA’s supposed “COVID-19-proof bubble” and the latest New York Knicks coaching rumors. Will Jokic’s weight loss hurt him more than it helps? Is the San Antonio Spurs’ 22-year playoff streak finally…
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen and Bryan Toporek discuss the top storylines for when the 2019-20 NBA season reboots in late July. How will the extended layoff affect teams? Will any teams attempt to manipulate their seeding for easier early-round playoff matchups? Are the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers and Los…
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen and Bryan Toporek are joined by Anthony Sain (@SainAsylum) of AllGrizzlies.com to discuss the NBA’s imminent return (!) and the ongoing nationwide protests over George Floyd’s death and racial inequality. How will the NBA’s new playoff format affect the bottom of the Western Conference bracket? Should…
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen, Bryan Toporek and special guest Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) of Yahoo Sports discuss the latest news about the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season and possible playoff scenarios. How many teams should we expect to see come back? What playoff formats are actively being discussed? How will…
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen and Bryan Toporek discuss the top power forwards in the 2020 NBA free-agent class. What is Anthony Davis’ best contractual option in free agency? Is Brandon Ingram a no-brainer max player? Which teams should go after Danilo Gallinari and Davis Bertans? Should the Denver Nuggets try…
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen and Bryan Toporek discuss the top small forwards in the 2020 NBA free-agent class. Should DeMar DeRozan decline his $27.7 million player option? How much should the Sacramento Kings be willing to spend on Bogdan Bogdanovic? Which contenders should go after Joe Harris? Who should take…
