The NBA Podcast
Morten Stig Jensen covers all the latest NBA news, both on and off the court, providing analysis and commentary on the league.
Episodes
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: Southwest Division Offseason Grades
Dan and Grant are grading the 2026 NBA offseason for EVERY team! NEXT UP: The Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
The Karl-Anthony Towns Non-Extension & The Max System - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bry discuss the non-extension to Karl-Anthony Towns, and get into the wonkyness of how the league has changed perspective on the conception of the max-tier contract.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
How Can The Oklahoma City Thunder Stay Relevant? - Featuring Keith Smith
Mort & Keith Smith discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder, and how they can stay relevant long-term.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Fixing The Sacramento Kings - Featuring Keith Smith
Mort & Keith Smith discuss the concept of fixing Sacramento Kings.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
What To Make Of Kawhi Extension & Curry Non-Extension - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bry discuss the extension given to Kawhi Leonard, and the current non-extension between Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Rookies Who Might Have Bigger Roles From The Jump, Part 2 - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the rookies who might play more than originally believed. Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Rookies Who Might Have Bigger Roles From The Jump, Part 1 - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the rookies who might play more than originally believed. Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Saddiq Bey & Keyonte George Extensions - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bry discuss the extensions given to Saddiq Bey and Keyonte George. Episode recorded before Ausar Thompson received his extension. Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
The Jalen Duren Situation In Detroit - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bry discuss the Jalen Duren situation. Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
NBA Expansion: We Might Have A Problem - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bry discuss NBA expansion, with one major worrying note..Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Roster Construction In Today's NBA Has Gotten.. Weird - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bry discuss the element of roster construction in today's NBA.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
The Clippers Are In Deep Trouble - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bry discuss the Kawhi Leonard/Clippers saga.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: 2025 Pacific Re-Grades
Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: 2025 Northwest Re-Grades
Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: 2025 Southwest Re-Grades
Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: 2025 Central Re-Grades
Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: 2025 Atlantic Re-Grades
Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: 2025 Southeast Re-Grades
Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: NBA Breakout Players Draft
Dan is joined by Mike Shearer of Basketball Poetry (@bballispoetry) to draft NBA breakout candidates who fascinate them the most.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Lakers Sale & RFA Market - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bry discuss the Lakers sale, as well as the restricted free agency market.NOTE: Peyton Watson deal went down only hours after recording.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
The Kawhi Leonard Saga Continues.. - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bry discuss the Kawhi Leonard situation, which is becoming more weird by the day.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Predicting 2026-2027 NBA Awards - Featuring Stephen Noh
Mort has Stephen Noh on the show to predict next season's NBA Awards winners.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: NBA 'Fact Or Fiction'
Dan and Grant play 'Fact or Fiction?!' with a BUNCH of topical, big-picture and, yes, thermonuclear NBA predictions, observations and storylines.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Mort's Visit On Havlicek Stole the Pod: Projecting the West for 2026-27
Mort joined Havlicek Stole the Pod to help project the West for 2026-27.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: Buy Or Sell Biggest NBA Summer League Takeaways
Dan is joined by Stephen Gillaspie (@StephenGHoops) from No Ceilings to play 'Buy or Sell?!' with a bunch of NBA Summer League rookie and sophomore takeaways.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: We Bravely Entered The NBA Gauntlet
Dan and Grant attempt to navigate the NBA Starting 5 Gauntlet, before getting into some contract and trash-talking trivia!Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: The Most Confusing NBA Teams Draft
Dan and Grant take turns drafting the NBA teams they find most confusing now that most of the offseason's biggest business is in the books.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: Did Victor Wembanyama Start A Trend
Dan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report discuss some of the biggest recent developments around the NBA. This includes the Victor Wembanyama extension, Gary Trent Jr.'s new contract with the Bucks and the Pelicans' approach to DeAndre Jordan's free agency. They also dig into the Jaylen Brown trade and some of the longer-term ramifications it might have.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttp
LeBron James Signs With The Philadelphia 76ers! - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort and Bryan discuss LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Silly Rabbit, $64 million Is For Someone Other Than Gary Trent Jr - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort and Bryan discuss the NBA's investigation of Gary Trent Jr's $64 million deal, as well as the second apron, and NBA Europe. Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Biggest Needs, West Part 2 - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort and Dan talk about the biggest needs for all 30 teams, concluding with Part 2 of the Western Conference.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Biggest Needs, West Part 1 - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort and Dan talk about the biggest needs for all 30 teams, continuing with Part 1 of the Western Conference.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Biggest Needs, East Part 2 - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort and Dan talk about the biggest needs for all 30 teams, continuing with Part 2 of the Eastern Conference.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Biggest Needs, East Part 1 - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort and Dan talk about the biggest needs for all 30 teams, starting with Part 1 of the Eastern Conference.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
We're Just Asking Questions, Part 2 - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort and Dan raise questions about the Jazz, Wizards, Nuggets, Jaylen Brown, Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James, and Jalen Duren.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
We're Just Asking Questions, Part 1 - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort and Dan raise questions about the Spurs, Lakers, Thunder, Bulls, and Hornets.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: Indiana Pacers 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Dan and Tony East discuss the upcoming offseason for the Indiana Pacers.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: Golden State Warriors 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Dan and Grant discuss the upcoming offseason for the Golden State Warriors.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: The NBA Offseason Chaos Draft - Featuring Keith Smith
Mort is still on holiday, so Dan is joined by Keith Smith from Spotrac and The Front Office Show for an NBA offseason chaos draft.(Recorded June 13th)Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: Lessons Every NBA Team Can Learn From The Finals
Dan and Grant gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to discuss what every team can learn from the 2026 NBA Finals.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Giannis! LaMelo! Draft! This Are Happening! - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bryan discuss the trades of Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball, and the 2026 NBA Draft.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Discussing The Top 2026 NBA Draft Prospects - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bryan discuss the top prospects of the 2026 NBA Draft.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Previewing 2026 NBA Free Agency - Featuring Keith Smith
Mort & Keith Smith discuss 2026 NBA Free Agency, and what to expect. Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Go New York, Go New York, Go! - Featuring Keith Smith
Mort & Keith Smith discuss the New York Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Championship, as well as Chicago's decision to hire Tiago Splitter as their new head coach.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Sacramento Kings 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the Sacramento Kings, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Brooklyn Nets 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the Brooklyn Nets, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: Detroit Pistons 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Grant & Dan discuss the Detroit Pistons, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Toronto Raptors 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the Toronto Raptors, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
New Orleans Pelicans 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the New Orleans Pelicans, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: Boston Celtics 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Grant & Dan discuss the Boston Celtics, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Utah Jazz 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the Utah Jazz, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Washington Wizards 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the Washington Wizards, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Milwaukee Bucks 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the Milwaukee Bucks, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
NBA News and Rumors (Eastern Conference) - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss storylines, wrapping up with the Eastern Conference.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
NBA News and Rumors (Western Conference) - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss storylines, starting with the Western Conference.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
NBA Playoff Update - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bryan discuss the Philadelphia 76ers/Boston Celtics series, the Nuggets, and look ahead to Spurs/Wolves.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: 2026 NBA Draft Lottery Karma Rankings
Which team DESERVES to win the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery the most? You better believe Dan and Grant came up with a totally scientific, not-at-all-arbitrary way of figuring it out. Introducing: KARMA. You're welcome. Or, we're sorry.(Released February 21st)Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Playoff Surprises - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss Playoff Disappointments & Surprises - And they're finishing up with surprises!Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Playoff Disappointments - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss Playoff Disappointments & Surprises - And of course they're starting out with the negative, so they can wrap up on a high note!Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Play-In Preview (and more) - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bryan discuss Doc Rivers stepping down as head coach of the Bucks, wrap up the regular season, and look ahead to the play-in.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Oh boy, Philly.. - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bryan discuss the Philadelphia 76ers, and get into the 65-game rule.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
It's Over In Milwaukee & Chicago
Mort & Dan discuss the pending exit of Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, and Chicago's decision to rid itself of its front office.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
The NBA's Most Interesting Underdogs - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the most interesting underdogs for the rest of the season.(Recorded March 31st)Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
NBA Awards & 10 Years Of The NBA Podcast! - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bry reminisce about 10 years of doing The NBA Podcast, and then get into Mort's favorite topic, ever: NBA Awards.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: NBA Fact Or Fiction
Mort is out of commission, so Dan Favale and Grant Hughes play a rousing round of 'Fact or Fiction?!' a bunch of topical and big-picture NBA topics.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
2026 NBA Rookie Extensions, West - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss possible NBA rookie extensions, wrapping up with the Western Conference.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
2026 NBA Rookie Extensions, East - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss possible NBA rookie extensions, starting with the Eastern Conference.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
What Remains Interesting About The West's Bad Teams? - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss a bunch of different reasons why you should still watch and pay attention to each of the NBA's 10 worst teams, wrapping up with the west!Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
What Remains Interesting About The East's Bad Teams? - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss a bunch of different reasons why you should still watch and pay attention to each of the NBA's 10 worst teams, starting with the east!Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Who Could Become Future All-NBA Players? - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort and Dan discuss which young players could become future All-NBA players.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
NBA Expansion Challenges Ahead For Seattle & Las Vegas - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort has Bryan Toporek on, where the duo discuss some of the roster construction challenges of the two new possible NBA teams.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
NBA Expansion Is Upon Us - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the new NBA expansion plans.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
NBA Draft: Top 3 Discussion - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bry discuss AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Victor Wembanyama vs Cade Cunningham For MVP - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bry discuss Jalen Johnson's upside, and the MVP race.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
The NBA Has Some Issues Going On These Days... - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bry discuss the current state of the NBA, and question the league's tendency to restrict teams to the extent that they are.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Shooting The Bleep: The Games Played Criteria Has Become A Problem
Bry & Mort shoot the bleep again, and discuss the games played criteria, Jeremy Sochan, and more.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Most Fascinating NBA Teams Post-Trade Deadline (The West) - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the Western Conference, post NBA trade deadline.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
Most Fascinating NBA Teams Post-Trade Deadline (The East) - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the Eastern Conference, post NBA trade deadline.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab
New Orleans Pelicans 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the New Orleans Pelicans, as they prepare for the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
Los Angeles Clippers 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the Los Angeles Clippers, as they prepare for the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline.(Episode recorded before James Harden trade rumors.)Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba
