In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the All-Star Game’s Elam Ending, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein’s resignation, notable buyouts and more. Should the NBA implement the Elam Ending beyond the All-Star Game? How should the Cavaliers proceed in the wake of Beilein’s resignation? Will any…
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Chicago’s Last NBA All-Star Game was MJ’s Coming Out Party
The NBA All-Star Game is returning to Chicago for the first time in 32 years. And while the Chicago Bulls probably won’t send any representatives this year, its franchise’s greatest player once used this venue to start changing his career’s narrative. Eventually, the United Center would become “The House that Jordan Built”, but he first…
NBA PODCAST: All-Star Snubs, New ASG Format & Knicks’ Lows
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss All-Star snubs, the new All-Star Game format and the New York Knicks hitting a new low Wednesday night. Should Devin Booker have gotten into the All-Star Game over Russell Westbrook? Does Bradley Beal have a legitimate gripe as a snub?…
NBA PODCAST: Remembering Kobe Bryant; Picking 2020 All-Star Reserves
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss Kobe Bryant’s legacy in the wake of his tragic death. Why has Kobe’s passing hit the NBA community so hard? How will we remember him? What can the league do to honor him? Next, they also make their picks for…
PODCAST: Derrick Rose Trades, Dwight Powell Injury & 2020 NBA All-Star Game Starters
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the latest Derrick Rose trade rumors, how Dwight Powell’s Achilles injury will affect the Dallas Mavericks and make their All-Star starter selections. Would Rose make much sense for the Los Angeles Lakers or Philadelphia 76ers? How will Powell’s injury affect…