The NBA Podcast

Mort and Dan discuss the macro, and micro, questions for each Division, starting with the Southwest.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba

Mort and Dan go through the Pacers/Knicks series, which has been a WILD one.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba

Mort has Ricky O'Donnell from SB Nation join the show to discuss next month's NBA Draft.Ricky goes through an avalanche of prospects, and detail what he thinks of their upside.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba

Mort & Dan discuss the Pacers/Cavs & Nuggets/Thunder series, in which both are flabbergasted at where we are.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba

Mort & Dan discuss Cooper Flagg, and who needs him the most?Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba

Mort & Dan discuss Game 1 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba

Mort & Dan say goodbye to the Orlando Magic, and discuss what's next, including their immediate needs - of which there are especially two.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nbaUse the promo code "buzzerbeater30" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort & Stephen Noh from The Sporting News look at their pre-season awards picks, and thoroughly laugh at themselves.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nbaUse the promo code "buzzerbeater30" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort & Dan Favale discuss the Miami Heat, and their options. They have some, but are those options worth it?Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzerbeater30" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort & Dan Favale discuss how the Milwaukee Bucks proceed from here, and yes, it includes trading Giannis Antetokounmpo.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzerbeater30" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort & Dan Favale react to the recent firings and hirings in the NBA.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzer50" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort & Dan Favale react to the Denver Nuggets firing Mike Malone - and Calvin Booth - 79 games into the season which, uh, what the heck?!Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzer50" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort & Dan Favale go over NBA head coach hot seats, and before the firing of Mike Malone even!Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzer50" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort has his old pal Bryan Toporek back again, this time to discuss the unexpected firing of Taylor Jenkins, Adam Silver calling the All-Star game a "miss", NBA Europe, and Quentin Grimes!Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzer50" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort has Philip Rossman-Reich, host of LockedOn Magic, join the pod to discuss the Orlando Magic. The duo very much agree that the clock is ticking..Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzer50" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort & Dan go through recent hot stretches from NBA teams, and talk about whether they're real or not.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzer50" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort has Jason Patt from Cash Considerations join the pod to discuss the short- and long-term future of the Chicago Bulls.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzer50" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort has Claire De Lune join the pod to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers, as to find out if they can genuinely compete for a title this season.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzer50" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort & Dan finally make an actual mailbag podcast!Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzer50" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort & Dan start a mailbag, and immediately messes it up by spending a whole podcast answering one question!Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzer50" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort brings in Dan Favale to discuss the immediate aftermath of the NBA trade deadline.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzer50" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort brings in Dan Favale to discuss the Luka Dončić revenge game, how Kevin Durant seems to be open to a return to the Warriors in the offseason, and of the deep vein thrombosis diagnosis that ended Victor Wembanyama's season.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nbaUse the promo code "buzzerbeater" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

The Sixers are in big, big trouble. They have hundreds of millions of dollars devoted to the uncertain futures of both Joel Embiid and Paul George. Mort brings on Spotrac's very own - Keith Smith - to discuss just how big of a mess they're in.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nbaUse the promo code "buzzerbeater" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort & Dan take a vibe check on the rebuilding teams of the Western Conference.(Episode recorded before the news of Victor Wembanyama's season-ending diagnosis.)Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzerbeater" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort & Dan take a vibe check on the rebuilding teams of the Eastern Conference.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzerbeater" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort & Dan Favale discuss which West teams are actual contenders, and which... are not.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab

Mort & Dan Favale discuss which East teams are actual contenders, and which... are not.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab

As if a Luka Dončić trade wasn't enough, last night also saw the end of the Zach LaVine era in Chicago, and De'Aaron Fox era in Sacramento. Mort joins Dan Favale & Grant Hughes to discuss the trade!Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab

Luka Dončić is no longer a Dallas Maverick, and nothing makes sense anymore. In an attempt to string together some logic, Mort has invited an old pal onto the show, who may be able to shred some light on the situation. Or maybe not.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab

Last week Mort went to Paris to cover the 2025 NBA Paris Games. Following are his thoughts on the event, and included are two soundbites from Chris Paul and Mitch Johnson.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nbaUse the promo code "buzzerbeater" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort is under the weather, but couldn't help but to give his thoughts on the De'Aaron Fox situation.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nbaUse the promo code "buzzerbeater" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

We apologize for uneven audio levels!Mort and Dan Favale are once again linking up for a few episodes, and this time they're breaking down fringe NBA playoff teams in the Western Conference.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzerbeater" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort and Dan Favale are once again linking up for a few episodes, and this time they're reacting to the Suns/Hornets trade, as well as discussing some of the rumors floating around the NBA.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzerbeater" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort and Dan Favale are once again linking up for a few episodes, and this time they're reacting to some of the listeners most fearless predictions for 2025.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaabUse the promo code "buzzerbeater" for big discounts at HelloFresh.

Mort and Dan Favale are once again linking up for a few episodes, and this time they're breaking down fringe NBA playoff teams in the Eastern Conference.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab

Mort has Adam Taylor join the show to discuss the Boston Celtics, a team that's still dominating, but could be forced into major changes due to financial reasons. In other words: For how long will we see this current core together?Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab

Mort has Adam Taylor join the show to discuss the impressive Orlando Magic, Brooklyn's asking price for Cam Johnson, and the increasing value of draft picks.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab

Mort has Imman Adan returning to the show to break down the Lakers/Nets trade, the Mike Brown firing, and the injury to Luka Dončić.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab

Mort has Imman Adan join the show to break down the season of the Toronto Raptors. Where do they stand now, and what are their immediate projections in coming years?Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab

Mort has Keith Smith of Spotrac join the show, where the task is simple: Find three trades from Western Conference teams that make sense.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba

Mort has Keith Smith of Spotrac join the show, where the task is simple: Find three trades from Eastern Conference teams that make sense.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba

Mort has Dan Favale of The Hardwoods Knocks podcast join the show to discuss some of the main Western Conference teams driving the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba

Mort has Dan Favale of The Hardwoods Knocks podcast join the show to discuss some of the main Eastern Conference teams driving the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba

Mort has Dan Favale of The Hardwoods Knocks podcast join the show to discuss some of the most confusing teams in the NBA this season.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba

Can there be such a thing as too many guys on an NBA team?Surely more good players, more contenders for playing time can only be a good thing?With Mort busy moving, Jack Quantrill and Judson Walden hop on the mic to talk about five teams brimming with rotation players galore.They talk about the Grizzlies and Rockets and how their depth is pushing them to the top of the Western Conference but on the other end of the spectrum they discuss teams that look congested, with the luxury of choice leading to poor chemistry on the court or stunted opportunity for recent draft picks.Follow The Drop Step on Twitter here: https://x.com/TheDropStepNBAFollow Jud on Twitter here: https://x.com/JudsonMWaldenSubscribe to The Drop Step YT channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDropStep_NBAOdds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba

Mort is moving across the country with his family, so Dan Favale & Grant Hughes from the Hardwood Knocks podcast have graciously shared one of their episodes to keep the podcast feed here active, as we enter December, while Mort will be on and off for the next couple of weeks.Join Dan and Grant through some of the biggest new NBA additions from over the offseason, where the duo grades how things have panned out so far.Subscribe to The Hardwood Knocks Podcast!Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba

Mort is joined by Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote to discuss the confusing Indiana Pacers. What is going on with Tyrese Haliburton? Do they need extra positional size? What type of player should they be looking for? That, and loads more, in this episode.Support Caitlin's Patreon!Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba

Mort is joined by Gerald Bourguet from PHNX Sports to discuss the Phoenix Suns at large. What is their current plan for this year? How should they adjust in their immediate future? And finally, how does their long-term future look, assuming Devin Booker sticks around?Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/rothstein-45-week-2-2024

Mort is once again joined by Dan Favale from The Hardwood Knocks podcast, and the two discuss the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo, where they toy around with multiple trade ideas.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/rothstein-45-week-2-2024

Mort is joined by Dan Favale from The Hardwood Knocks podcast, and the two discuss the ins and out of the New York Knicks, including the much debated changed jump shot of Mikal Bridges.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/tom-izzo-on-his-potential-successor-i-m-going-call-mateen-cleaves-steve-smith-etc

Mort is joined by Jack Quantrill, and the two discuss the plethora of injuries the NBA is currently seeing. They also get into the NBA Cup, and lastly had to devote some words to Nikola Jokić who is, unsurprisingly, playing MVP-caliber ball.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/tom-izzo-on-his-potential-successor-i-m-going-call-mateen-cleaves-steve-smith-etc