# The NBA Has Some Issues Going On These Days... - Featuring Bryan Toporek

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Podcast: [The NBA Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nba-podcast-488932)
Published: 2026-02-21T02:53:05+00:00
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## Resource

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 Sportsbook https://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab

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