Game Theory Podcast
560 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 710 ratingsSam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. And some thoughts on movies, too.
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NBA Rookies In Preseason Notes! Wembanyama shines, Scoot stars, Thompsons flash upside, and more!
October 16, 2023 07:02 - 2 hoursBryce Simon joins the show to break down how some of the rookies have looked in the preseason so far. We dive deep into Victor Wembanyama's WTF game against Miami, Scoot's start, the Thompson twin flashes, Bilal Coulibaly's play, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spins says goodbye! Plus, NBA Preseason Notes: NOP, Magic, 76ers, Celtics, Spurs, OKC, Nets, Lakers, Hornets, Rockets, more
October 13, 2023 07:02 - 1 hourSam Vecenie is largely going to go solo on this episode, breaking down some of the things he's seen from preseason basketball thus far. Some news and notes and first impressions on New Orleans-Orlando, Boston-Philadelphia, Spurs-OKC, Brooklyn-Lakers, Hornets-Heat, and Rockets-Pacers. But first, Adam Spinella is here, and he says goodbye to the podcast before going to work for the Philadelphia 76ers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Breakout Players in 2023-24: Who will blow up this season? Also: James Harden trade talks update
October 11, 2023 07:09 - 1 hourIn this episode, Bryce Simon joins the show and we dive deep into a few different topics. We start with James Harden and the seeming progress that might exist in a potential Clippers-76ers trade. Then, we talk quickly about the Kai Jones trade request which, uh, what now? The bulk of the episode, though, will be spent talking about our favorite breakout players in 2023-24 in the NBA. What six guys are we most looking forward to watching take a leap next season? Learn more about your ad choic...
Fantasy Basketball in 2023-24: Josh Lloyd explains what you need to know before your drafts
October 06, 2023 07:31 - 1 hourJosh Lloyd is here to come on the show and explain fantasy basketball to me in 2023-24. What's going on? Why should you play fantasy basketball? And most importantly, what do you need to know about your upcoming fantasy drafts for this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where do Raptors, Heat, 76ers go after losing out on Lillard, Holiday? Devin Vassell Extended!
October 04, 2023 07:02 - 1 hourMark Schindler joins the show and we have three topics to break down. First, we're going to talk about the teams who lost out on acquiring Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday, including Miami, Toronto and Philadelphia. Do they shift into a different trade? Change directions? In Toronto's case, maybe choose a direction? Then, we're going to talk some news and notes, including Devin Vassell signing his deal, and potential landing spots for Malcolm Brogdon if the Blazers decide to move him. Learn m...
Jrue Holiday Traded to Boston Celtics! Who rules the Eastern Conference now?
October 02, 2023 03:37 - 1 hourBryce Simon joins the show again and we're here to break down trades! Jrue Holiday was moved to the Boston Celtics for Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams III, and two first round picks. What do we make of this move? Then, we pivot to the Eastern Conference as a whole? Where does this arm's race leave us following the Lillard and Holiday moves? Boston or Milwaukee at the top? Where do Miami, New York and Cleveland fit in? What in the world is going on in Philly? Learn more about your ad choices...
DAMIAN LILLARD TRADED TO BUCKS! Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton to Blazers; Nurkic to Suns; WHAT NOW?!
September 28, 2023 07:21 - 59 minutesEric Nehm joins the podcast and is here to break down the Damian Lillard blockbuster that occurred on Wednesday. Lillard will head to the Bucks, Jrue Holiday and Deandre Ayton head to the Blazers. And Jusuf Nurkic heads to Phoenix in one of the more baffling parts of a trade that I can remember. Let's break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024 NBA Draft: Breaking down the NBL Blitz, including Alex Sarr, Bobi Klintman, AJ Johnson, Trentyn Flowers, more
September 27, 2023 04:21 - 1 hourBryce Simon is here, and we chat NBL Blitz prospects. Who played well at the Blitz? What prospects stood out? Who looked interesting among the potentially 10 NBA Draft picks in Australia this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Damian Lillard Trade Pre-Training Camp? Heat, Raps, Bulls, Suns, more? Plus: Mavericks Starting Two Rookies?
September 25, 2023 06:45 - 1 hourBryce Simon is here and we break down three separate topics. First, we start with Damian Lillard, because of course we do. Logically, what makes sense in a Damian Lillard deal for Portland? Should they want Deandre Ayton back? Should the Suns want to move Deandre Ayton? Should the Raptors want Lillard? How can the Bulls get involved? Does this just end with Miami still? Is Tyler Herro on the move? Finally, we chat a bit about the Mavericks's starting lineup following Jason Kidd's comments to ...
NBA Prospects Who Can Swing NBA Playoff Races, including Mobley, Murray, Holmgren and more; Kelly Oubre signs with 76ers
September 20, 2023 13:26 - 1 hourMark Schindler joins the show and the two of them break down some of the prospects that have a real chance to swing NBA title races and NBA Playoff races this season. But first, they start with the Kelly Oubre signing with Philadelphia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lillard Trade Talks Happening Again? NBA Player Participation Policy; Lakers Extend Vanderbilt
September 18, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourThe podcast is back, and this time with Bryce Simon! Bryce is here and we're going to talk about a few NBA news and notes that have popped up. First, we'll touch on the Kevin Porter Jr. and Arterio Morris investigations following different accusations of violence against women. Why people within basketball need to take a stricter stance on these issues. Then, we're going to touch on Damian Lillard and trade talks potentially being back on the cards, per Adrian Wojnarowski. What's going on th...
NBA Betting Western Conference Win Total Over/Under Odds and Projections!
September 16, 2023 21:41 - 2 hoursRobby Kalland joins the show to complete our yearly tradition: breaking down in detail each team's win-total over/under line according to Vegas, and deciding which teams we like most and least as comparison to the Vegas consensus. In this episode, we dive into the Western Conference, breaking down all 15 teams, starting with the Mavericks and going in alphabetical order on down to the Jazz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Betting Eastern Conference Win Total Over/Under Odds and Projections!
September 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourRobby Kalland joins the show to complete our yearly tradition: breaking down in detail each team's win-total over/under line according to Vegas, and deciding which teams we like most and least as comparison to the Vegas consensus. In this episode, we dive into the Eastern Conference, breaking down all 15 teams, starting with the Hawks and going in alphabetical order on down to the Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA OFFSEASON RECAPS: Rockets, Pacers, Clippers, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat, Bucks, Wolves, Pelicans, Knicks
September 11, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourEric Nehm joins the show to end our series reviewing the 2023 NBA Offseason by teams! In this episode, we break down the middle 10 teams alphabetically: the Houston Rockets, the Indiana Pacers, the LA Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Miami Heat, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the New Orleans Pelicans and the New York Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA OFFSEASON RECAPS: Thunder, Magic, 76ers, Suns, Blazers, Kings, Spurs, Raptors, Jazz, Wizards
September 06, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourAndrew Schlecht joins the show to start our series reviewing the 2023 NBA Offseason by teams! In this episode, we break down the first 10 teams alphabetically: the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Orlando Magic, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Phoenix Suns, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Sacramento Kings, the San Antonio Spurs, the Toronto Raptors, the Utah Jazz, and the Washington Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA OFFSEASON RECAPS: Hawks, Celtics, Nets, Hornets, Bulls, Cavs, Mavs, Nuggets, Pistons, Warriors
September 04, 2023 08:00 - 2 hoursAdam Spinella joins the show to start our series reviewing the 2023 NBA Offseason by teams! In this episode, we break down the first 10 teams alphabetically: the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brandon Ingram's Team USA struggles; How has NBA evaluation changed in 2023? Detroit Pistons in 2023-24, Sacramento Kings post-breakout
August 31, 2023 12:31 - 1 hourMark Schindler joins the show and we break down a few different topics that are happening either around the NBA or adjacent to it. First, we'll start with Brandon Ingram's struggles with Team USA. Do they matter for his future? What does this say about Ingram and his standing league-wide? Then, we move to the Sacramento Kings, an interesting team worth discussing in light of their offseason where they decided to run it back. What do the post-breakout 2023-24 Sacramento Kings look like? Finall...
2024 NBA Draft Sophomores to watch; PJ Washington signs with CHA; FIBA World Cup Update
August 28, 2023 08:17 - 2 hoursAdam Spinella joins the show and we chat about a few different NBA things. We start with PJ Washington signing with the Charlotte Hornets on a 3-year, $48 million deal. Smart move for everyone? Then, we move to FIBA World Cup quickly and talk about Team USA, and the fun Australia-Germany game from overnight. Finally, we talk about sophomores in the 2024 NBA Draft. What names do you need to know? How often to sophomores go from expected one-and-dones to actual two-and-dones? And what names d...
How Philly should handle a Harden trade, and the next 2023-24 NBA Player Movement Dominoes
August 25, 2023 11:20 - 1 hourDanny Leroux joins the podcast to break down what the next NBA dominoes to fall will be in terms of team movement. How should teams be planning moving forward? Where are the potential action points and what teams are we watching as potential movement spots? What decisions will shape the next couple of years of the league? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Five 2023 Lottery Teams Who Will Make the Playoffs in 2024; Team USA 5-0 behind Anthony Edwards
August 21, 2023 04:52 - 2 hoursAdam Spinella is here to join the show and we have three topics. We're going to start with Team USA getting to 5-0 in its World Cup exhibition matches after coming back from down 16 to beat Germany. What have we learned about Team USA? Then, we're going to talk about the five teams we believe in to go from the lottery in 2023 to the playoffs in 2024. Why these teams are poised for big leaps. Finally, we want to spend a minute on the NBA Draft and TyTy Washington, who was waived by the Oklahom...
James Harden Crushes Morey. How did this fall apart? Trentyn Flowers to NBL over Louisville; 2024 NBA Draft Lookahead
August 18, 2023 13:10 - 1 hourBryce Simon joins the show for the first time and we hit a few different topics. Bryce is awesome at talking about the NBA Draft, so we have him come on to chat about some 2024 NBA Draft prospects he's looking forward to tracking, as well as his overall thoughts. But first, we start with an update on James Harden throwing Daryl Morey entirely under the bus, and Trentyn Flowers making the decision to head to Adelaide with the 36ers instead of going to Louisville. Learn more about your ad choi...
A 2024 NBA Mock Expansion Draft! How would two new teams look if they entered the NBA in 2024?
August 16, 2023 12:48 - 1 hourAdam Spinella and Sam Vecenie dive DEEP into what a potential 2024 Expansion Draft would look like, with excel spreadsheets, rules, plans, and all. We have it all set up thanks to Adam! Many rules, many negotiations to be had, and a lot of fun players to be picked. Here is the doc we're using to work off of that Adam created! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1icfYiwXDSNqDRPMX8s5V4ee0ofeUj6liP08bpdI1348/edit#gid=0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
James Harden Trade Talks End: What do 76ers do now? Cooper Flagg reclassifies, other news/mailbag
August 14, 2023 06:27 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the show to chat about some news and notes across the basketball world. First, they chat about the big news that James Harden trade talks have broken down, according to ESPN, and that he still does not plan to report to camp, according to The Athletic. Where does that leave all of this? Then, they talk two big high school things. First, Cooper Flagg has officially reclassified into the 2024 recruiting class. How does that change things moving forward for the 2025 NBA Draf...
Pascal Siakam Trade Market: Should Toronto Move him? Should Atlanta do it? Plus 2024 NBA Draft Takes
August 12, 2023 05:59 - 1 hourPascal Siakam remains in the news as a potential trade target. So with Mark Schindler, Sam dives into what a potential trade market for Siakam would look like. Is Atlanta clearly the best fit? Does a De'Andre Hunter and A.J. Griffin core of a trade plus picks make sense from Atlanta to Toronto? Who could the other suitors be. Then, we dive a bit into the 2024 NBA Draft, as Sam released his 2024 mock draft earlier this week at The Athletic. Anything there stand out to Mark? Learn more about yo...
What are the Detroit Pistons in 2023-24? Also: Thoughts on Team USA heading into the World Cup
August 10, 2023 08:58 - 1 hourJames Edwards joins the show to chat about the Pistons, who after Cade Cunningham's Team USA Select Team performance have become the talk of the NBA. We also talk about his Ausar Thompson feature from today, and what reasonable expectations are for the Pistons heading into the 2023-24. We might also take some questions, and we'll definitely chat about Team USA in the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why can NBA Draft Prospects struggle to live up to expectations? Deep-diving into what to learn from past NBA Drafts
August 07, 2023 06:26 - 2 hoursAdam Spinella joins the show and we have a fun idea for an episode from one of our listeners. What makes prospects struggle to succeed in the NBA if they've been taken highly in the NBA Draft? Sam gives an overarching idea set of why this can happen, and he and Adam dive deep into some examples going back from the 2015 draft through the 2020 NBA Draft, explaining with some specific players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does James Harden have a trade market? Also: PJ Washington Free Agency; Ivisic to Kentucky, Mara to UCLA, Furphy to Kansas
August 04, 2023 11:05 - 1 hourMark Schindler joins the show and we chat about three topics here before undoubtedly going on a number of other tangents. First, we start with James Harden, and what can be expected of his situation moving forward. Is there actually a trade on the market that fits the needs of the 76ers? We explore. Then we dive into three big overseas commitments to blue bloods: Zvonimir Ivisic to Kentucky, Aday Mara to UCLA, and Johnny Furphy to Kansas. Then, we chat more about the PJ Washington restricte...
NBA Draft and Young Player Philosophy: Best Rocket? Cade, Mobley or Paolo? 10 Qs from Adam Spinella
July 31, 2023 09:55 - 1 hourAdam Spinella takes over the show and asks Sam Vecenie 10 questions about team building and philosophy across the NBA with regard to the NBA Draft and young players. Also, they start with thoughts on the NBA's statement on Damian Lillard and his trade that may be forthcoming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Damian Lillard Trade Ideas: If Not Miami, then Who? Bizarre Myles Powell-NBA Draft Lawsuit; Also: Answering Reader Questions!
July 27, 2023 08:22 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the show and we break down a few NBA-related topics. First, we chat about Damian Lillard again. We do an exercise here: essentially, the idea is this: if not Miami, then who? If we suspend disbelief for a second and say that Miami can't get Lillard, who should go all-in and try to get him given the treasure trove of assets it would require? Then, we answer your listener questions! Come join and ask us questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE 10 BIGGEST REMAINING NBA OFFSEASON QUESTIONS: Lillard, Harden Trades? Contract Extensions? Free Agents?
July 25, 2023 07:14 - 1 hourAndrew Schlecht joins the show today to break down what remains of the 2023 NBA Offseason? Will James Harden or Damian Lillard get traded? Is Pascal Siakam available or not? Will any more rookie contracts get extended? Will any more stars get extended? Will Jaylen Brown sign an extension? Who are the best free agents remaining? All that and more, in the 10 most important questions remaining this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Summer League Rookie Analysis PART 2: How'd Bilal Coulibaly, Keyonte George, Jarace Walker, Ausar Thompson, Anthony Black and many others perform?
July 19, 2023 13:04 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the show while I try to do what is essentially a sick game on the podcast. I have the Vegas flu after getting back from Las Vegas late last week, and we're going to stop and break down the performances of the 2023 NBA Draft picks at Summer League. We'll dive deep into Anthony Black, Ausar Thompson, Marcus Sasser, Jett Howard, Dereck Lively II, Bilal Coulibaly, Jarace Walker, Keyonte George, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Summer League Rookie Analysis: How'd Victor, Scoot, Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore, and Brandon Miller play? PART 1
July 18, 2023 08:21 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the show while I try to do what is essentially a sick game on the podcast. I have the Vegas flu after getting back from Las Vegas late last week, and we're going to stop and break down the performances of the 2023 NBA Draft picks at Summer League. We'll dive deep into Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller, the Thompson twins, Summer League MVP Cam Whitmore and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Summer League: Diving Into 2nd/3rd-Year Players! Jabari and Tari! Jaden and Jalen! Chet! Keegan!
July 11, 2023 06:58 - 56 minutesSam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Schlecht live from NBA Summer League, breaking down the first couple of games of Las Vegas Summer League, from the perspective of the most interesting 2nd/3rd-Year Players in attendance! We start with the Houston Rockets' breakouts, including Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason, both of whom have looked like the two best guys in Summer League thus far. Then, we hit Chet Holmgren and a quick thought on Jalen Williams. Then, we move to Keegan Murray, the Pistons wit...
Damian Lillard Trade Rumors Heat Up NBA; Mavs acquire Grant Williams, offer Thybulle; Bol Bol Waived
July 06, 2023 16:49 - 1 hourMark Schindler joins the show, and we break down five topics across the NBA. We start with an update on the Damian Lillard saga, as the Blazers look set to try to dig in their heels on whether or not they will move him. Then, we chat about the Dallas Mavericks, who acquired Grant Williams and offer-sheeted Matisse Thybulle this week. Then we move to Bol Bol getting waived by the Orlando Magic. Finally, we chat a bit more about the Rockets, because Mark wants to talk about the Rockets. Intro ...
NBA FREE AGENCY, DAYS 2/3: Lillard asks out! Reaves signs; WTF Rockets? Haliburton, Sabonis Extended
July 03, 2023 02:04 - 2 hoursRobby Kalland joins the show today and we dive deep into Days 2 and 3 of NBA Free Agency! 0:00 Intro 5:10 Damian Lillard asks for trade from Portland 23:25 What are the Houston Rockets doing? Sign Dillon Brooks to a 4-yr/80M deal; miss out on Brook Lopez; sign Jock Landale; trade TyTy Washington, Usman Garuba, KJ Martin, Josh Christopher? 50:23 Brook Lopez back with MIL on 2-yr, $48M deal 58:46 Austin Reaves re-signs with Lakers: 4-yr/54M 1:08:18 Max Strus gets to Cleveland; 4-yr, 63M; Cedi,...
NBA Free Agency, Day One! VanVleet to HOU, Kyrie, Suns, Lakers, Kuzma, Poeltl, Grant, Brown, more!
July 01, 2023 04:41 - 2 hoursAdam Spinella is here, and we dive deep into the first day of NBA Free Agency, breaking down all of the deals that have occurred in the first three hours. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Fred VanVleet signs in Houston! 12:13 Jakob Poeltl re-signs in Toronto, where does Toronto go from here? 19:30 Jerami Grant re-signs in Portland! 28:33 Kyrie Irving re-signs in Dallas! 37:45 Bruce Brown signs with Indiana! 43:33 Draymond Green re-signs with Golden State 45:32 Kyle Kuzma re-signs in Washington! 50:54 Cam Joh...
2023 NBA Pre-Free Agency: James Harden trade soon? Barnes extends with SAC; John Collins to Utah; Vucevic extends with Bulls
June 30, 2023 07:52 - 1 hourMark Schindler is here to join the show, and we're going to dive into all of the pre-free agency news and moves. From John Collins' trade to Utah to Nikola Vucevic's extension with the Bulls. Oh yeah, and James Harden's opt-in in order to find a trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023 NBA Draft: Western Conference Draft Grades: What do we think of how all 15 teams handled it?
June 29, 2023 12:10 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the show and we dive deep into the 2023 NBA Draft, and break down what every team in the Western conference did on draft night. We'll go in alphabetical order, discussing all 15 teams for a few minutes and spending a bit more time on the important ones. Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets Golden State Warriors Houston Rockets LA Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Memphis Grizzlies Minnesota Timberwolves New Orleans Pelicans Oklahoma City Thunder Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers S...
2023 NBA Draft: Eastern Conference Draft Grades: What do we think of how all 15 teams handled it?
June 26, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the show and we dive deep into the 2023 NBA Draft, and break down what every team in the Eastern conference did on draft night. We'll go in alphabetical order, discussing all 15 teams for a few minutes and spending a bit more time on the important ones. Atlanta Hawks Boston Celtics Brooklyn Nets Charlotte Hornets Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Detroit Pistons Indiana Pacers Miami Heat Milwaukee Bucks New York Knicks Orlando Magic Philadelphia 76ers Toronto Raptors Washi...
2023 NBA DRAFT LIVE SHOW, PART TWO! The Cam Whitmore fall; Brandin Podziemski to GSW; Jaquez; Draft Wrap-up Questions!
June 23, 2023 14:21 - 2 hoursIt's 2023 NBA Draft Day! Adam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie to dive deep into the draft! We'll start breaking down some of the trades that occurred pre-draft, such as Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics, Marcus Smart to the Grizzlies, Chris Paul to the Warriors, Jordan Poole to the Wizards, and more! But moreover, we're breaking down all 30 picks! No. 16 Jazz: Keyonte George 01:56:51 Midway Through The First Round Mailbag 02:02:04 No. 17 Lakers: Jalen Hood-Schifino 02:10:33 No. 18 Heat: Jaime Jaq...
2023 NBA DRAFT LIVE SHOW, PART ONE! Victor Wembanyama to Spurs! Miller or Scoot at No. 2? PICKS 1-15!
June 23, 2023 14:15 - 2 hoursIt's 2023 NBA Draft Day! Adam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie to dive deep into the draft! We'll start breaking down some of the trades that occurred pre-draft, such as Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics, Marcus Smart to the Grizzlies, Chris Paul to the Warriors, Jordan Poole to the Wizards, and more! But moreover, we're breaking down all 30 picks! Sections: Intro 00:00 Porzingis to Boston, Smart to Memphis 01:23 CP3 to the Warriors, Poole to the Wizards 09:08 The Grizzlies Future 15:05 No. 1 Spu...
2023 NBA Draft, Trades and Free Agency: Zion Williamson signs, CP3 talks about trade, and Pistons weirdo draft situation
June 20, 2023 12:56 - 1 hourJames Edwards from The Athletic joins the show today to talk about what I think is one of the five most interesting teams in the NBA this offseason: the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons have a top-five draft pick, a ton of cap space, and an intriguing core loaded with interesting talent such as Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren. What do they do in the draft? And who are the most interesting free agents on the market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BRADLEY BEAL TRADED TO PHOENIX SUNS! Also 2023 NBA Draft: Who are "Our Guys?" Who do we disagree on?
June 19, 2023 07:32 - 2 hoursAdam Spinella joins the show and we chat about a few topics related to the 2023 NBA Draft. Who are our guys in the 2023 NBA Draft? Who do we disagree on? We have fun diving deep. But first, we talk Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns. How is that all the Wizards could get for Beal? What does his fit look like in Phoenix? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023 NBA Mock Draft! One Week Out! Plus: Bradley Beal Potentially On the Move from Washington?
June 15, 2023 13:01 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the podcast to do a mock draft! Adam and I dive deep into the first round, breaking down 2023 NBA Draft prospects. Potential trades! Potential team fits! All first round picks covered! We start, though, with news that Bradley Beal may or may not be available for a trade! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nuggets win NBA Title over Heat in Five Games! Also, 2023 NBA Draft: Do the Pelicans want Scoot Henderson?
June 13, 2023 06:25 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the show tonight and we break down the Nuggets winning the 2023 NBA Championship from a team-building perspective. What lessons are there to be taken from this championship victory? How does one learn from what the Nuggets built and how they patiently built their core? Then, we'll talk 2023 NBA Draft. What do we make of the rumors that the Pelicans want Scoot Henderson? How do they do it? Do any of the teams at the top decide to bite? Plus, other potential news, notes, an...
2023 NBA Draft: Are the weaknesses for the top prospects true, false, overhyped or realistic?
June 09, 2023 13:17 - 1 hourAndrew Schlecht is here to take over the Game Theory Podcast feed and ask Sam questions about the 2023 NBA Draft class. Particularly, we're going to dive into the perceived weaknesses of 2023 NBA Draft prospects. Are the weaknesses for these prospects true or false? Overhyped or underhyped? We're going to break it all down, and allow Sam to dive into the context of each situation and each issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nuggets up 2-1 on Heat in NBA Finals! Chris Paul maybe waived? 2023 NBA Draft News and Notes
June 08, 2023 10:45 - 1 hourMark Schindler is in the building. We talk about the Nuggets taking a 2-1 lead over the Miami Heat in the 2023 NBA Finals. Nikola Jokic totally dominates, so we chat about that. Then, we'll talk about the Chris Paul news, and how it could impact the Phoenix Suns moving forward if he's waived, or not waived, or waived then stretched, or waived then agrees to a new contract, and more. Finally, we'll about some 2023 NBA Draft news and notes, including the Dariq Whitehead injury update, and a f...
Heat and Nuggets Tied at 1-1; Bilal Coulibaly Breakout SZN! Other 2023 NBA Draft News and Notes
June 06, 2023 05:43 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the show and we break down the first two games of the 2023 NBA Finals, which feature the Nuggets and Heat battling to a 1-1 draw through two games. Have we seen anything that makes you believe the Heat can win this? What have the Heat done well to stymie the Nuggets and make life harder for them? Then, we chat about Bilal Coulibaly, one of the most interesting players in the 2023 NBA Draft. He had his best prospect game of the season earlier this week, so we dive in and b...
Celtics Force Game 7 vs. Heat after being down 3-0! 2023 NBA Draft Early Entry Decisions
May 29, 2023 05:22 - 1 hourAdam Spinella is here and we're going to chat about three things! First, we dive into Celtics-Heat Game 6 and what is in store with Game 7. Then, we're going to talk a bit about the G League Ignite, and finally we'll close on some NBA Draft Early Entry Decisions that we're looking forward to tracking this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Nuggets Built an NBA Finalist; Lakers Offseason, what do they do? NBA Draft Stuff
May 25, 2023 11:32 - 2 hoursMark Schindler joins the show and we dive into some NBA talking points. The Nuggets sweep the Los Angeles Lakers to reach the NBA Finals so we dive into their roster and understand if there are lessons to be learned from a team-building perspective. Then we chat about the Lakers, a drastically different team-build exercise and what their options are this summer. Finally, we chat a bit about the Heat being up 3-1 against the Celtics, and we'll give a few NBA Draft news and notes. Learn more ab...