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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Celtics No Show G3 vs. Heat, go down 3-0; 2023 NBA Draft news/notes: What do Hornets and Blazers do? Parsing all of the Harden Reports in Houston
May 22, 2023 06:51 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the show to break down how the Miami Heat took a commanding 3-0 lead vs the Boston Celtics after the Celtics look like they quit sometime in the middle of the third quarter. What in the world just happened? Then, we chat about some 2023 NBA Draft news and notes, including what do Charlotte and Portland do from here? Do we have any more or less information about their plans than we did previously? Go to https://www.chime.com/theory to sign up for a Chime Checking Account ...
Nuggets take 3-0 lead vs. Lakers! Breaking down how the Nuggets hammer EVERY Lakers mistake' Jimmy Butler goes superstar; What in the world happened in Fast X?
May 21, 2023 06:42 - 2 hoursRobby Kalland from Uproxx is here! The only important bi-annual podcast of the year, when we break down what happens in the Fast and Furious movies. And we have some significant questions about what in the world just happened in Fast X, the latest installment of the Fast and Furious movies. But first, we break down Lakers-Nuggets Game 3. What did we see? Where does that series sit? Then, we chat about Jimmy Butler taking over the basketball world in his dominant fourth quarter against the Cel...
Nuggets Up 2-0 on Lakers; An All-Time Jokic Playoff Run; Heat up 1-0 on Celtics; NBA Draft Combine
May 19, 2023 07:17 - 1 hourSam Vecenie goes solo tonight and talks about the Nuggets-Lakers series, where the Nuggets are up 2-0 and firmly in the driver's seat as it refers to getting to the NBA Finals. How are they doing it? How are the Lakers struggling and making errors? And also, why this series is showing that Nikola Jokic is the best basketball player on the planet. Then, we'll talk quickly about Celtics-Heat Game 1, and how Boston allowed the Heat to basically get wherever they want whenever they want. We'll b...
2023 NBA DRAFT POST LOTTERY SHOW AND MOCK DRAFT! San Antonio WINS Victor Wembanyama Sweepstakes
May 17, 2023 11:26 - 1 hourSam Vecenie is joined by Adam Spinella to break down the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery immediately after its conclusion! Who won the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes? What about Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller? How San Antonio, Charlotte, and Portland were the winners, how Houston is still fine, and then finally a mock draft immediately after the order was set! CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:11 Spurs Win No. 1! How does Wembanyama Fit in SA? 10:59 Charlotte gets No. 2: Henderson or Miller? 20:16 Portland ge...
Celtics BLOW OUT 76ers! What now for Philly? WTF Ja Morant? Phoenix Fires Monty Williams, What Now?
May 15, 2023 04:56 - 2 hoursAdam Spinella joins the show to break down Game 7 in Celtics-76ers. What in the world happened in Game 7 as Boston blew out the 76ers and dominated the game. Then, we chat about Memphis and Ja Morant. What is going on, man? Come on. Finally, Phoenix fires Monty Williams and Mat Ishbia seemingly takes over. What happens now? CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 2:31 Celtics-76ers Game 7 Intro 11:20 FILM: How the Celtics shut down Joel Embiid and James Harden 33:02 FILM: How Jayson Tatum wrecked Joel Embiid in...
Lakers BLOW OUT Warriors; How AD Dominated; Where do Warriors go from here? Bam sends Knicks home; PHX, NYK Offseason Preview
May 13, 2023 09:26 - 2 hoursSam Vecenie is here to break down the Warriors and Lakers Game 6. We spend some time after focusing on the situation facing the Golden State Warriors this summer. Then, he'll chat briefly about the Heat and Nuggets advancing. And then, will close on the Knicks and Suns facing fascinating offseasons over the next few months. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:59 Lakers Defeat Warriors 122-101 8:35 FILM: How AD Dominated the Interior for the Lakers 26:38 Austin Reaves' play and his upcoming contract 37:25 ...
The Wembanyama Lottery: Ranking the 14 potential landing spots for the 2023 NBA Draft's top prospect? Why is Vic so special?
May 12, 2023 14:07 - 1 hourThe 2023 NBA Draft Lottery is upon us! Mark Schindler joins the show to break down what we're referring to as "The Wembanyama Rankings." What team in the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery do we most want to see Victor Wembanyama end up with? Mark Schindler joins and we dive deep, breaking down each of the potential spots and whether or not we actually want Wembanyama there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lakers Go Up 3-1 on Warriors; HOW THEY DID IT; Plus, Heat up 3-1 on Knicks; Jokic avoids suspension
May 09, 2023 07:55 - 1 hourSam Vecenie goes solo following a wild night of basketball, including the Los Angeles Lakers somehow defeating the Golden State Warriors to go up 3-1 in their series. How the Warriors failed to capitalize on real tactical advantages they had all night. We'll dive deep into the Warriors ball-screen attack all night and how it succeeded early and failed late. Then, a chat briefly on Heat-Knicks, and how that series is playing out. It seems like that series is about to be over sooner rather than...
Lakers Defense Deep Dive vs. Warriors; James Harden goes for 40 again; Heat up 2-1 on Knicks
May 08, 2023 07:05 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the show and we dive deep on a few NBA games from over the weekend. We start with 76ers-Celtics, a beautiful disaster of a basketball game that saw James Harden go for 42 and nine assists, saw the Celtics complete a tremendous comeback to force overtime, and saw them again fail to mount consistent late-game offense in clutch moments. Then we're going to dive deep into Lakers-Warriors Game 3, which featured a number of incredible tactical adjustments. Why this is by far the...
Devin Booker GOES FOR 47!!! Celtics adjust to take 2-1 series lead on 76ers; Warriors tie Lakers 1-1
May 06, 2023 07:44 - 1 hourSam Vecenie goes live after the Suns-Nuggets game to break down the last two days of NBA Playoff action. He starts with Suns-Nuggets Game 3, and how the Suns made a few changes while also getting a spectacular 47-point Devin Booker performance. We dive into the Booker performance on film! He's then breaking down film on the Celtics-76ers and how Joe Mazzulla has been terrific since Game 1 in adjusting to what the 76ers are presenting with Joel Embiid back, particularly by pulling Embiid away...
2023 NBA MOCK DRAFT! Version 2.0, May 3 Edition: Where do Victor Wembanyama, Scoot, Miller go?
May 04, 2023 07:46 - 2 hoursAdam Spinella joins the show and he and Sam do a 2023 NBA Mock Draft Podcast! We dive deep into the 2023 NBA Draft and its first 30 picks breaking down who we would pick for each team at each spot. Sections: 00:00 Intro 07:45 1st overall pick, Victor Wembanyama 13:58 2nd overall pick, Scoot Henderson 20:30 3rd overall pick, Amen Thompson 28:28 4th overall pick, Brandon Miller 31:58 5th overall pick, Cam Whitmore 39:48 6th overall pick, Taylor Hendricks 45:03 7th overall pick, Jarace Walker 4...
Lakers beat Warriors in Game 1; Knicks tie Heat 1-1; Dillon Brooks out for Memphis; Embiid wins MVP
May 03, 2023 07:31 - 1 hourMark Schindler joins the show to break down the two playoff games tonight. First, we start with the Warriors-Lakers game, one of the most fun games of the playoffs so far just insofar as adjustments and different looks that each team gave the other throughout the game. Then, we move to a Jimmy Butler-less Knicks win over the Heat to even that series at 1-1. We chat about RJ Barrett's breakout, a few Heat sets, and where that series goes from here. Finally, we finish on two news-y topics, in...
Harden steals Game 1 for 76ers vs. Celtics! Nuggets win Game 2 vs Suns with Defense!
May 02, 2023 07:10 - 1 hourSam Vecenie goes live to break down the two NBA games tonight. First, we go into the film and explain how in the world a Joel Embiid-less 76ers team just went into Boston and defeated the Celtics in Game 1 behind a virtuoso James Harden performance. There will also be Joe Mazzulla thoughts. Then, we'll dive into Game 2 of the Nuggets-Suns series. How the Suns are in some trouble with Chris Paul being injured now, and with their inability to put pressure on the rim. On top of it, the Nuggets ...
Steph goes for 50, Warriors Win Game 7 over Kings; Nuggets, Heat win Game 1s; Where do the Kings go from here?
May 01, 2023 03:15 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the show and we dive deep into the three weekend games, breaking down film and chatting big picture about each. First, we start with the Warriors advancing to play the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals, defeating the Kings by 20 points on the road. Stephen Curry goes for 50, so we'll talk about that. Second, we go to the Heat-Knicks game, and how the Heat were able to pull out an enormous victory on the road after a disastrous start in the first quart...
Lakers BLOW OUT. Grizzlies, win series behind Anthony Davis! Kings Force Game 7 vs. Warriors with Defense!
April 29, 2023 07:25 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the show and we dive deep into the two NBA games that occurred on Friday night, one resulting in a series end and the other in a Game 7. First, we dive into Lakers-Grizzlies, a Lakers blowout win that showcased the full terror of the Lakers' defensive upside. Anthony Davis particularly dominated, so we'll break down tape in-depth there. Then, we chat about the Warriors and Kings, who will be going to a Game 7 after the Kings dominated the second half on the road. The Kings...
Bucks Collapse, Eliminated by Heat! Knicks Into Round 2! Grizzlies beat Lakers behind Desmond Bane; Warriors win behind bigs
April 27, 2023 07:58 - 1 hourIn this episode, Mark Schindler joins and we break down all of the action over what might be the last four-game day of the NBA season! We start with the Bucks' epic collapse to the Miami Heat, dropping a 16-point fourth quarter lead. We break it down from all angles, including how the collapse happened, whether or not the they have to fire Mike Budenholzer, if the team needs to reset its roster at all, and more. Also, we do a film deep dive into how Jimmy Butler got loose in the fourth quarte...
Trae Silences Boston, Forces Game 6! Jimmy Butler 56-point Masterclass Breakdown; Nuggets Move On; Suns Death Star Offense Becomes Fully Operational
April 26, 2023 07:27 - 1 hourIn this episode, I'm solo and jumping into a few different things. We're going to start with the Trae Young dominance and Boston breakdown in the fourth quarter, where Trae dropped 38 points and 13 assists on his way to beating Boston on the road 119-117 to force Game 6 back in Atlanta with Dejounte Murray back. Some tape there on how Trae attacked Boston in the fourth. Then, we'll do a quick deep dive into Jimmy Butler's 56-point masterclass against Milwaukee. I dive into the tape, explain w...
Knicks-Cavs Film Deep Dive w/ NYK up 3-1; Warriors-Kings 2-2; High-upside 2023 NBA Draft Swings!
April 24, 2023 07:21 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie to break down the early games on the NBA Playoff slate today. First, they dive deep into Knicks-Cavs, breaking down some tape on how Jalen Brunson is dominating the Cavs' defensive plans to overhelp in the paint, and how the Cavs are not doing a good enough job in terms of offensive gameplanning to get their players the ball in the best positions to succeed, as seen by the dominant run they had in the third quarter. Then, we'll dive into Warriors-Kings and how...
Lakers up 2-1 on Grizzlies! 76ers Eliminate Nets! Suns go up 3-1 on Kawhi-less Clips; Heat-Bucks
April 23, 2023 07:16 - 1 hourSam Vecenie goes live after the Lakers-Grizzlies Game 3 to break down all the action from that game. Then, he breaks down all of the action from earlier in the day. Russell Westbrook shines but Suns continue to take control and get a 3-1 lead against the Clippers. The Heat and Bucks play Game 3. And then the 76ers eliminated the Brooklyn Nets. Where does Brooklyn go from here. CHAPTERS 0:00 How the Lakers used ONE single set to beat the Grizzlies 23:24 Jimmy Butler's empty side actions beat ...
Devin Booker paints a masterpiece; James Harden gets ejected in bizarre Nets-76ers; Warriors win behind Kevon Looney Legacy Game
April 21, 2023 07:37 - 45 minutesIn this episode, Sam Vecenie jumps on the podcast and breaks down what we saw in the NBA on Thursday night, with the Nets and 76ers playing the strangest NBA Playoff game that I can remember; the Warriors pulling one back against the Kings behind Stephen Curry and a huge Kevon Looney performance; and then the Suns pulling one out against a Russell Westbrook-Norman Powell-led Clippers that were very game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Western Conference Playoffs Analysis: Lakers-Memphis Tied 1-1, DEN-MIN, LAC-Suns 1-1, SAC up 2-0
April 20, 2023 07:47 - 2 hoursIn this episode with Mark Schindler, we break down everything we've seen from the four Western Conference Playoff series being played thus far between the Lakers and Grizzlies (Tied 1-1), Suns and Clippers (Tied 1-1), Kings and Warriors (Kings Up 2-0), and Nuggets-Timberwolves (Nuggets up 2-0). We dive into each series, and explain what's going on in terms of Xs and Os, scheme, and honestly sometimes just the bigger picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eastern Conference Playoffs Early DEEP DIVE: Celtics Up 2-0, 76ers Up 2-0, CLE-NYK 1-1, Heat up 1-0
April 19, 2023 04:21 - 1 hourIn this episode with Adam Spinella, we break down everything we've seen from the four Eastern Conference Playoff series being played thus far between the Celtics and Hawks (Celtics up 2-0), Cavaliers and Knicks (Tied 1-1), Nets and 76ers (76ers Up 2-0), and Bucks and Heat (Heat up 1-0). We dive into each series, and explain what's going on in terms of Xs and Os, scheme, and honestly sometimes just the bigger picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thunder, Bulls, Lakers, Hawks win Play-In Openers! Mavs Tank! NBA Prospects Stay in School!
April 14, 2023 02:58 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the show! We dive into the Play-In Games that we've seen thus far, including Oklahoma City's win, the Lakers win, and much more. Then, we talk a bit about the Mavericks and their decision to tank at the end of the regular season. Was it the right thing to do? Finally, we chat about NBA Draft Prospects who have decided to return to school for the 2023-24 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Awards 2022-23: Game Theory gives out MVP, DPOY, COY, All-Defense, All-NBA, and more
April 11, 2023 20:09 - 1 hourMark Schindler joins Sam Vecenie to break down their picks for NBA Awards in 2022-23. It's an insane class. An insane group of candidates. We dive deep into MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, All-Defense teams and All-NBA teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Early New CBA Details Breakdown; New All-NBA rules? New Trade Rules? Owners vs. Owners? Players investing in teams? MADNESS! Plus, UConn-SDSU National Championship Thoughts
April 05, 2023 07:02 - 1 hourMike Vorkunov from The Athletic joins the show and we break down exactly what new details are in the new collective bargaining agreement, from new basketball-related income additions for the players, to new trade rules, to some of the internal ownership battle dynamics that seem to have unfolded over these negotiations that have led to some of these more strict spending rules on a team-by-team basis. We'll also chat briefly about the NCAA Title game, where UConn did what was expected and roll...
NBA Play-In Race Deep Dive! Lakers, Wolves, Pelicans, Mavs, more! Plus Final Four Recap!,
April 04, 2023 07:14 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the show and we break down the race for the Play-in Tournament in the NBA, especially in the Western Conference. We'll talk Lakers, Wolves a bit, Pelicans, Mavericks, Warriors, Clippers, Thunder! And in the East we'll break down if Miami can catch Brooklyn for the No. 6 seed quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Wolves are streaking at the right time; Porzingis Extension?; Quickley 6 MOY candidacy; Lakers?!
March 30, 2023 04:09 - 1 hourMark Schindler joins the show today and we dive into the NBA. We hit four topics. First, what do we think of the Wolves now that Karl-Anthony Towns is back and the team is playing well? Second, do we buy the Immanuel Quickley Sixth Man of the Year hype? Third, what do we think of the Kristaps Porzingis extension? Fourth, do we buy the Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Final Four is set! UConn, Miami, Florida Atlantic, San Diego State! Diving into the Elite Eight! Also, the Dallas Mavericks are in the Danger Zone
March 27, 2023 06:39 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the podcast today to dive into two topics. First, we talk about the Final Four. Who joined Connecticut and Florida Atlantic in the Final Four? We dive deep and explain how we got to this wild group of teams. Then, we talk about the Dallas Mavericks, who are firmly in the danger zone right now after dropping a back-to-back against the Charlotte Hornets. What happened to the Mavericks? How have they failed Luka so much? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Sweet 16 Deep Dive! Alabama Loses! Gonzaga-UCLA another classic! Plus: NBA DPOY Top-Five Outlook
March 25, 2023 03:46 - 1 hourMark Schindler joins the show. We break down the action we saw from the Sweet 16 this week. Alabama loses! Gonzaga-UCLA classic! Houston losing as we start! Absolute madness! Then, we dive into our 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year voting process and the top-five we would have for the award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Title Contenders Ranking and Oklahoma City Thunder Deep Dive with Andrew Schlecht
March 22, 2023 06:34 - 1 hourIn this episode, Andrew Schlecht joins and we dive deep into two topics of NBA conversation. First, we chat about ranking the top-five NBA title contenders right now. Who are the teams best equipped to win a championship over the next three months? Then, we dive into a deep look at the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are maybe the team I enjoy watching play most right across the league. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is somewhere in the top-10 of the MVP race, Jalen Williams is emerging into a potential ...
NCAA Tournament Second Round Deep Dive! 2023 NBA Draft Prospects! Sweet 16 Tickets Punched! Breaking Down Every Game!
March 20, 2023 09:45 - 1 hourIn this episode, Adam Spinella joins the show to break down everything that occurred in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Kentucky and Duke fall to Kansas State and Tennessee. Alabama and Houston continue to march onward. Connecticut continues to look like one of the best teams in the country. Creighton rolls over Baylor. Michigan State upsets Marquette, and Florida Atlantic is one of our glorious Cinderellas remaining in the dance, along with Princeton. Learn more about your ad c...
NCAA Tournament First Round Deep Dive! FDU Stuns Purdue! Princeton over Arizona! Notes on every game!
March 18, 2023 11:34 - 1 hourMark Schindler joins Sam Vecenie and they breakdown everything that occurred over a jam-packed first two days of the NCAA Tournament, including Fairleigh Dickinson's massive upset over Purdue, Princeton's upset over Arizona, Furman over Virginia, Duke's dominance over Oral Roberts, all that and way more. We also talk some 2023 NBA Draft prospects in the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Five Players Across the NBA that Look Like Future All-Stars, including Jaden Ivey, Jalen Williams, Scottie Barnes and more with Jason Timpf
March 16, 2023 06:10 - 48 minutesJason Timpf from The Volume and Hoops Tonight joins us, and we dive deep into what we love about some of the most interesting future stars in the NBA. We talk Mikal Bridges, Jaden Ivey, Jalen Williams, Franz Wagner, and Scottie Barnes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023 NCAA Tournament Bracket Analysis: Picks, Betting Tips, What games to watch? Best Matchups? NBA Draft Prospects to watch?
March 13, 2023 04:33 - 2 hoursAdam Spinella joins the show to break down the NCAA Tournament bracket reveal. What teams are in the NCAA Tournament bracket? Who got left out? What games do you need to watch? What NBA Draft Prospects do you need to watch? We break it all down for you and discuss the important matchups for you to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Future of NBA Team-Building; Plus, The Nuggets, the Kings, and Defense: does either have enough to win the title?
March 11, 2023 08:02 - 1 hourDanny Leroux joins us for a talk about the top two teams in the Western Conference: The Denver Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings. They are the two best offenses in the league, but each have defensive warts (the Kings much moreso than the Nuggets). Can these two teams win a title with their respective defenses? Then, Danny and I shift into future mode. The NBA changes in tangible ways every year. The NBA in 2028 will look different than the NBA in 2023. And figuring that out ahead of time is o...
Are the Cleveland Cavaliers genuine contenders? Pelicans keep struggling; 2023 NBA Draft Comparison Battles, Round One
March 08, 2023 08:03 - 1 hourMark Schindler is here, and we have three topics for the day. First, we chat Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell, asking if Mitchell has been the most consistently great guard in the NBA this season? And can they actually win the 2023 NBA title? Then, we move to the New Orleans Pelicans. As the team gets healthy outside of Zion, they're still struggling. Why? Finally, we do NBA Draft comparison battles. We bring up two names with somewhat similar roles/ideals for their future translation...
Ja Morant Out Two Games, Brandon Clarke Out For Season, and the Grizzles; Lakers/Warriors; Plus, 2023 NBA Draft Conference Tourney Preview
March 06, 2023 08:03 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the show to talk about three topics today. First we're going to chat a bit about Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke, and the Memphis Grizzlies. Morant will miss the next two games after his Instagram Live from a strip club showcased a firearm, Clarke will miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles, and the Grizzlies are in the midst of their first little run of true adversity in this Morant/Jaren era. Then, we're going to talk Warriors-Lakers, a fun game where we got everythi...
Kevin Durant Debuts for Phoenix! Russ's Clippers 0-4 start! Also, Pistons and Hornets Rebuild Deep Dives!
March 05, 2023 11:37 - 1 hourJames Edwards joins the show today, and we dive into four topics. First, we're going to talk about Russell Westbrook's inauspicious first four games with the Clippers, where things haven't exactly been great. Then, we're going to talk about Kevin Durant, his debut for the Phoenix Suns, and some of the silly narratives floating around about his career and how it'll be successful. Then, we're going to dive into the Charlotte Hornets, a rebuilding team now without its star, LaMelo Ball, for the ...
The Bucks and Knicks are Going Streaking! Rockets Check-In! Quin Snyder to ATL! Plus, Jalen Hood-Schifino and Dereck Lively Talk!
March 01, 2023 08:02 - 1 hourMark Schindler joins the show for a bit of an across-the-gamut look at the NBA. We'll start with the good, breaking down the streaking Knicks and Bucks, and what makes these two teams work so well: the Knicks shot-making and the Bucks sans Giannis keeping it rolling. Then, we'll go to Quin Snyder and his hiring by Atlanta. Do we think this works well? Can this turn around a tough situation with the Hawks where they're capped out moving forward and at a draft deficit? Finally, we move to the R...
Lakers come back to beat Mavericks, Celtics-76ers Deep Dives! 2023 NBA Draft Prospects You Need to see NOW!
February 27, 2023 08:01 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie this episode to break down two hugely important NBA games over the weekend. We start with the awesome Lakers-Mavericks game where the Lakers came back from down deep in the first half against the Mavericks to win. Then we move to the awesome Sixers-Celtics game from Saturday, where the Celtics pulled out a big win but the 76ers maybe got some belief for a future playoff series? After that, Sam and Spins talk about a few 2023 NBA Draft prospects that you need to...
2023 NBA Championship Race: The Most Important Non-Superstar X-Factors; Plus: Leonard Miller Deep Dive!
February 26, 2023 09:01 - 1 hourMark Schindler is here, and we're talking Schindler dudes. We're talking about the most important X-Factors in the 2023 NBA Title Race. Essentially, the goal here is to look below the superstar level and dive into guys whose presences on their current teams can absolutely swing NBA title races. Who are the role players who will be critical to some of the NBA contenders' chances to win an NBA title? Who are some of the unheralded guys that could swing championship pictures? The NBA is a supers...
NBA Title Tiers at the All-Star Break: Ranking the 13 teams that have a reasonable shot to win the 2023 NBA Championship
February 23, 2023 08:18 - 1 hourKane Pitman from ESPN and Locked on Bucks joins the show, and we dive into NBA title tiers. Who are the favorites currently to win the NBA Championship. This will be broken out very simply: We're going to dive into the teams that have a genuine chance to win the NBA championship, and simply explain why they will or will not win the title. We're diving into a bunch of teams, as the league is wide open this year, and breaking down what makes each team such an impressive contender. Take advantag...
A Messy NBA All-Star Weekend + Plus: 2023 NBA Draft: Keyonte George Look-in!
February 20, 2023 07:14 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie to break down all that we saw over the course of NBA All-Star Weekend. From Jose Alvarado and Josh Giddey's fur coat on Friday, to Mac McClung's dunks on Saturday, to Damian Lillard drilling halfcourt shots on Sunday in a game filled with horrid defense. Plus, a fun Jayson Tatum blow up performance that earned MVP with 55 points. Then, we're going to dive into some 2023 NBA Draft Stuff. Who played well this weekend? We'll also use this opportunity to talk about...
First Impressions of 2023 NBA Trade Deadline; What do new faces look like in their new places?
February 18, 2023 08:01 - 2 hoursMark Schindler joins the show to break down the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline and our first impressions of it coming up to the All-Star Break. What has Mike Conley looked like in Minnesota? Kyrie in Dallas? D'Angelo Russell and the rest of the new Lakers in LA? Poeltl in Toronto? Hart in New York? We break it down and also discuss Malaki Branham's fun little breakout in San Antonio. We also chat some about Kevin Love and his seemingly impending buyout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
The Toronto Raptors Were Surprise Buyers at the NBA Trade Deadline. What now? How do they build from here?
February 16, 2023 08:01 - 1 hourSamson Folk from Raptors Republic joins the program to discuss the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors surprised many by aggressively buying at the NBA Trade Deadline, acquiring Jakob Poeltl from the San Antonio Spurs. With Fred VanVleet and Gary Trent Jr. becoming free agents this summer; the OG Anunoby situation still persistent as he enters the last year of his deal; the Pascal Siakam extension question; buying a potential free agent in Poeltl; the Scottie Barnes: franchise player questions all t...
2023 NBA Draft Big Picture in February; Everything you need to know about where the draft stands right now; Also: What does Brooklyn do with Ben Simmons?
February 15, 2023 06:11 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the show and we re-set the table for the 2023 NBA Draft now that the Super Bowl has passed and we're into February. It's time for a Big Picture look at scouting the 2023 NBA Draft. We'll talk Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, the Thompson twins, the best college prospects, risers, fallers, Duke's guys, and much more. Then, we're going to close on Ben Simmons, and his situation in Brooklyn and why the entire thing is just a bummer right now. LinkedIn Jobs helps you find ...
KEVIN DURANT TRADED TO PHOENIX! Everything that happened in the 24 hours of NBA Trade Deadline Day
February 10, 2023 11:44 - 2 hoursIt's a jam-packed NBA Trade Deadline day, and Mark Schindler is here to join me to break down all of the action. We dive deep into everything that happened, including the Kevin Durant trade to Phoenix, the biggest deadline deal in 50-plus years. Then we dive deep into everything else, including the Lakers' continued makeover, Josh Hart to the Knicks, what in the world Toronto is planning after buying at the deadline with Jakob Poeltl, the Warriors cutting ties with James Wiseman, Saddiq Bey t...
Russell Westbrook Traded in Deal With D'Angelo Russell and Mike Conley! Breaking down the Lakers-Jazz-Wolves trade, and LeBron Passing Kareem! Other Deadline Thoughts!
February 09, 2023 03:26 - 1 hourCole Huff joins the show to chat a bit about a few topics! We're going to start with the big news of the NBA on Wednesday, which is that the Russell Westbrook era in Los Angeles is over. The Lakers traded him to the Jazz in a three-team deal to acquire D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt. The Wolves will get Mike Conley, and the Jazz will get draft capital in addition to Westbrook. Then, we'll chat about LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the all-time leading score...
Kyrie Irving TRADED to DALLAS: How does he fit with Luka Doncic? What do the Lakers, Clippers do?
February 06, 2023 01:33 - 1 hourAdam Spinella joins the show. He and Sam dive deep into into the Kyrie Irving trade saga that exploded over the weekend and culimated in his move to Dallas for Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, a first rounder and two second rounders. Was this the best fit? Should Dallas have gotten involved? Should anyone be willing to give Kyrie long-term money? Also, how does this impact Brooklyn? We also talk a bit about Dereck Lively's improved play at Duke, including a breakout game against North...
The Wolves are Hot! Our favorite potential NBA Deadline Fake Trades! Walker Kessler! Breanna Stewart to NY Liberty!
February 03, 2023 09:01 - 1 hourMark Schindler joins the podcast today, and we break down a bunch of different topics! -How NBA teams seem to be valuing incumbency over potential trades, and how Bird rights have become valuable as a trade asset or retention tool. -The Wolves are on fire with Anthony Edwards! -A week out from the NBA Trade Deadline, what are our favorite moves that could potentially actually swing the title race? It's FAKE TRADE TIME BABY, with OG Anunoby and Jarred Vanderbilt! -Walker Kessler has become a ...