Game Theory Podcast
575 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days 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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Episodes
Southeast Division Offseason Preview: MIA, ATL, WAS, ORL, CHA; Daryl Morey hired in Philadelphia
October 30, 2020 10:30 - 2 hoursNekias Duncan joins the episode, and we break down Daryl Morey getting hired in Philly, then do an offseason preview for Miami, Orlando, Atlanta, Charlotte and Washington. Time Stamps! Morey to Philly: 0:00 to 23:00 Miami: 25:00-41:00 Atlanta: 41:00-1:00:00 Charlotte: 1:00:00-1:25:00 Washington: 1:25:00-1:40:00 Orlando: 1:40:00-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to Rank and Tier the Top-125 Players in the NBA with Seth Partnow
October 30, 2020 10:24 - 1 hourSeth Partnow joins the podcast to explain and dive deep into how he ranked the top-125 players in the NBA over the course of last week. We also talk some draft strategy at the end of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stan Van Gundy Hired by NOP; Central Division Offseason Preview: MIL, CHI, CLE, DET, IND
October 22, 2020 02:15 - 2 hoursIn this episode of the podcast, James Edwards from The Athletic joins the show to chat about Stan Van Gundy being hired in New Orleans, then about the offseason for all five Central Division teams. Time Stamps: Stan Van to NOP: 0:00-15:00 MIL: 15:00-41:00 IND: 41:00-1:09:00 DET: 1:09:00-1:38:00 CHI: 1:38:00-1:52:00 CLE: 1:52:00-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA MOCK DRAFT PODCAST NO. 1; Daryl Morey resigns in Houston
October 17, 2020 01:22 - 1 hourMatt Pennie joins Sam to do an NBA Mock Draft, choosing every first round pick and breaking it down going back and forth. But they open with some words on Daryl Morey's resignation in Houston. Time Stamps: 0:00-21:00 -- Morey resigns in Houston 24:00-end: Mock Draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Atlantic Division Offseason Preview: Boston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, New York, Toronto
October 15, 2020 06:39 - 1 hourJared Weiss joins the episode to preview the offseason for the five teams in the Atlantic Division: Boston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, New York, Toronto. Approximate: time stamps: 0:00-26:00: Boston 26:00-50:00: Philadelphia 55:00-1:15:00: Brooklyn 1:15:00 to end -- New York and Toronto, connected by Fred VanVleet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lakers win Finals; Pacific Division Offseason Preview: LAL, LAC, SAC, PHX, GSW
October 13, 2020 00:15 - 1 hourDanny Leroux joins to break down the Lakers winning the NBA Championship, then preview the offseason for the Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Kings and Suns. Lakers win title: 0:00-0:28:00 Lakers Offseason: 0:28:00-0:43:00 Clippers Offseason 0:46:00-0:59:00 Suns Offseason: 0:59:00-1:12:00 Kings: 1:12:00-1:28:00 Warriors: 1:28:00-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lakers take 3-1 lead; Why LaMelo at No. 1?; NBA Draft Wings Deep Dive with Spencer Pearlman
October 08, 2020 01:52 - 1 hourNBA scouting consultant Spencer Pearlman joins to talk the Lakers taking a 3-1 lead, why LaMelo Ball sits at No. 1 on each of our boards, and we dive deep into Isaac Okoro, Devin Vassell, Patrick Williams, Saddiq Bey and Aaron Nesmith. Lakers-Heat: 0:00-20:00 LaMelo Ball at No. 1: 24:00-34:00 Nesmith: 34:00-41:30 Bey: 41:30-48:00 Williams: 48:00-57:00 Vassell: 57:00-1:07:00 Okoro: 1:07:00-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Draft Bubble Deep Dive and Combine Thoughts; Celtics Options?
October 01, 2020 14:48 - 1 hourMatt Pennie joins Sam to discuss the NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics and their offseason, and Kentucky prospects. We bounce all over the place to discuss a wide variety of topics, Pennie shares some news on what the shooting workouts at the combine will look like, and we dive deep on the Bubble and what it means to the NBA Draft process this year. We also laugh hysterically at Sam's disaster fantasy football team in the college basketball media league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
NBA Finals Preview; Doc Rivers Fired with Seth Partnow
September 29, 2020 00:42 - 1 hourSeth Partnow joins to preview the NBA Finals, discuss how each finalist was built, and then get a surprise mid-podcast with Doc Rivers getting fired by the Clippers. Time Stamps: How each finalist was built: 0:00:00-0:35:00 Doc Rivers Fired: 0:38:00-0:49:00 NBA Finals Preview: 0:49:00 to end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nuggets Deep Dive with Matt Moore; Donovan Hired in Chicago; Markus Howard Interview
September 24, 2020 01:03 - 1 hourIt's a two-parter! First episode is with Matt Moore from The Action Network, where we dive very deep on the Denver Nuggets and why they have taken a true leap during this playoffs. What has gone right? Why has Jamal Murray been so good? Why Nikola Jokic has become the best true center in the league. How has the Nuggets supporting cast helped out? Then, we chat about the Bulls' decision to hire Billy Donovan as their head coach. The second part of the episode is an interview with Markus Howa...
X's and O's Deep Dive of Denver-Los Angeles and Boston-Miami with Mo Dakhil
September 21, 2020 19:27 - 1 hourMo Dakhil is a former video coordinator for multiple NBA teams and the Australian national basketball team. He's also a podcaster and writer for us at The Athletic, so I brought him on to dive deep into what's happening in the X's and O's of the Nuggets-Lakers series, followed by the Heat-Celtics series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Demise of the Clippers w/ Jovan Buha; Desmond Bane Interview
September 17, 2020 01:40 - 1 hourTwo-part episode! In the first episode, Jovan Buha from The Athletic. We chatted about how the Clippers fell apart against the Nuggets, and how the flaws in this team were readily apparent all season. Also, where do they go from here? In the second part, I interview TCU guard and potential first round pick Desmond Bane, chatting about his upbringing, his development in basketball, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How the Nuggets pushed the Clippers to Seven; Raps/Celtics; Team-building in the playoffs
September 14, 2020 21:41 - 1 hourNuggets-Clippers: 0:00 to 33:30 Raptors-Celtics and team-building for the playoffs: 35:00-1:00:07 Rockets: 1:10:00 to end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bucks' Demise; Billy Donovan out in OKC; NBA Draft Hot Takes with Seth Partnow
September 09, 2020 22:35 - 1 hourIn this episode, I chat with Seth Partnow about a few topics. We start with the Milwaukee Bucks, the organization he used to work for. We chat about how the Heat series exposed some holes, what to lay at the feet of Mike Budenholer, and what to lay at the feet of the front office. And where do they go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raptors-Celtics, Bucks-Heat, and the Dissonance of Enjoying Football
September 07, 2020 19:26 - 1 hourThe 400th episode of the Game Theory Podcast is super packed with three guests. First, I chat with The Athletic's Jay King about Celtics-Raptors, and where that series goes from here. Second, I talked with Basketball News' Nekias Duncan about Bucks-Heat and how that series has unfolded. Finally, I finish with Reid Forgrave, as we discuss his new book, "Love, Zac," football, and the dissonance of enjoying a sport that hurts those who participate. Celtics-Raptors: 0:00-24:00 Bucks-Heat: 27:00...
Five Important Questions on the NBA Playoffs with Dave DuFour
September 02, 2020 21:30 - 50 minutesIn this episode, I chat with Dave DuFour from The Athletic. I ask Dave five important questions regarding the NBA Playoffs thus far. 1. Is the Mitchell-Murray Leap for real? Is this sustainable? 2. Do the Raptors have enough offensive firepower to overcome the Celtics and make this a series at least? 3. Who is the second best player in the Eastern conference right now? 4. What is Mike Budenholzer doing? 5. Clippers and Lakers get a big rest advantage against their opponents. Does this matte...
Mitchell-Murray Duel; Bubble Takeaways for the Draft; Luka as Draft Prospect;
August 31, 2020 19:31 - 1 hourMatt Pennie joins the podcast. We open talking about Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray dueling in Orlando. What is happening? How have they gotten on such fire? Also, what has their developmental trajectory looked like from when they were prospects til now, setting the world on fire? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bucks Protest; Jazz-Nuggets; NBA Draft with Tony Jones
August 28, 2020 04:06 - 1 hourIn this episode, I chat with The Athletic's own Tony Jones. We talk for 43 minutes at the top about the Bucks' walkout, and why it was so important in the construct of sports yesterday. And how despite what those making disingenuous arguments will tell you, it DID matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Demise of the 76ers and the Rise of Luka
August 24, 2020 22:08 - 1 hourA two-part episode today. First, I chat with Derek Bodner to break down the demise of the Philadelphia 76ers over the last four years. All of the missteps that led to a 4-0 sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Then, I chat with Tim Cato, and we discuss Luka Doncic, and the Mavericks-Clippers series that has quickly become the most exciting in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Draft Lottery Reaction; Saddiq Bey Interview
August 21, 2020 18:08 - 1 hourA two-parter! In the first half of the episode, I chat with John Hollinger about the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery, which took place on Thursday night. What do we think of this draft and potential trades that are on the table with the order finally set? Then in the second half, I talk to Villanova forward and potential first round pick Saddiq Bey. Bey won the Julius Erving Award this season as a small forward, and is expected to be taken in the top-20 of the NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad cho...
NBA Playoff Preview; Kings/Vlade split w/ Mo Dakhil
August 17, 2020 18:13 - 1 hourIn this episode, Mo Dakhil joins, we break down everything that's happening in the NBA Bubble in Orlando. First, we chat about the Kings' split with Vlade Divac as Joe Dumars seemingly takes over as the lead basketball ops guy in Sacramento. Then, we break down each playoff series and talk Blazers-Grizzlies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How can the NCAA save college basketball? Isaiah Stewart Interview
August 13, 2020 21:20 - 1 hourFirst, Rob Dauster joins, and we break down all of the news in the NCAA regarding college football cancellations, and whether or not the college basketball season can be saved. Then, I interview Isaiah Stewart out of Washington, a likely first round pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Raptors are rolling; Bucks, Sixers, Pacers, Celtics and Heat
August 10, 2020 21:10 - 1 hourIn this episode, I chat with Blake Murphy about the Eastern Conference as we head down the stretch of the seeding games. We do 30 minutes on the Raptors particularly, and what makes them such a tough out heading into the playoffs. Then we chat Bucks, Celtics, Heat, 76ers and Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Western Conference Title Race w/ Fred Katz
August 06, 2020 20:02 - 1 hourIn this episode, I chat with Fred Katz from The Athletic about the Race in the Western Conference. We chat Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets, Jazz, Rockets, Thunder, and Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Restart Analysis; Isaac Injury; Race For No. 8 in West; Skylar Mays Interview
August 03, 2020 23:16 - 1 hourIntro and NBA trends: 0:00-9:30 Jonathan Isaac Injury: 9:30-22:15 Race for the eighth seed in the Western Conference, including thoughts on Spurs, Suns, Blazers, Grizzlies and Pelicans: 22:15-1:11:00 Philadelphia 76ers: 1:11:00-1:16:30 Skylar Mays Interview: 1:16:30-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Draft: Cole Anthony, Tre Jones and Kira Lewis; Who is the best wing?; Elijah Hughes Interview
July 30, 2020 23:05 - 1 hourIntro, combine discussion, notes on Big Board: 0:00-16:30 Cole Anthony, Tre Jones, and Kira Lewis: 16:30-40:00 Who is the best wing in the draft?: 40:00-57:30 Elijah Hughes Interview: 59:30-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Scrimmage Overreactions!; Freddie Gillespie Interview
July 27, 2020 16:58 - 1 hourIntro: 0:00-3:00 NBA Scrimmage Overreactions with Dave DuFour: 3:00-28:00 Interview with Freddie Gillespie: 30:00-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Draft Early Entry Deadline Breakdown; Cassius Winston Interview
July 23, 2020 14:39 - 1 hourIntro and explaining the landscape within which kids have to make their early entry decision: 0:00-22:30 Xavier Tillman: 22:30-30:30 Tyrell Terry: 30:30-35:00 Robert Woodard: 35:00-38:30 Corey Kispert, Jared Butler: 38:30-43:00 Ayo Dosunmu, Kofi Cockburn, Isaiah Joe, Chris Smith, other rapid fire players: 43:00-51:00 Cassius Winston Interview: 54:00-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 10 Players Who Can Swing the NBA Title; Sam Merrill Interview
July 20, 2020 21:50 - 1 hourIn a two-part episode, first I chat with Michael Pina about 10 high-variance players who can swing the NBA title race. Then, for the final 25 minutes, I chat with Utah State guard Sam Merrill, who is a top-50 2020 NBA Draft prospect and has helped himself as much as anyone in the pre-draft process. Conversation with Michael Pina: 0:00-1:18:00. We run through Eric Gordon, Eric Bledsoe, Jamal Murray, Kemba Walker, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, OG Anunoby, Marcus Morris, Kristaps Porzingis, Shake...
NBA Draft Breakdowns with Spencer Pearlman
July 16, 2020 20:35 - 1 hourIntro: 0:00-1:30 What does Spencer look for in scouting? 1:30-6:20 Isaiah Stewart: 6:20-14:00 Obi Toppin: 14:00-34:00 Tyrese Haliburton: 34:00-50:00 Killian Hayes: 50:00-1:05:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Western Conference NBA Bubble Preview w/ Dave DuFour
July 14, 2020 20:29 - 2 hoursIntro: 0:00-4:30 Portland Trail Blazers: 4:30-20:00 Los Angeles Lakers: 20:00-31:00 Los Angeles Clippers: 31:00-41:00 Denver Nuggets: 41:00-52:00 Houston Rockets: 52:00-59:00 Dallas Mavericks: 59:00-1:05:00 Utah Jazz: 1:05:00-1:11:00 Oklahoma City Thunder: 1:11:00-1:18:00 (Rudy Gobert interlude: 1:18:00-1:20:00 Memphis Grizzlies: 1:20:00-1:30:00 New Orleans Pelicans: 1:30:00-1:48:00 Phoenix Suns: 1:48:00-1:52:00 Sacramento Kings: 1:52:00-1:55:00 San Antonio Spurs: 1:55:00-1:57:00 Learn mor...
Eastern Conference NBA Bubble Preview w/ John Hollinger
July 10, 2020 23:38 - 1 hourEpisode Time Stamps: General Overall Thoughts on the East: 2:00-5:40 Milwaukee Bucks: 5:40-15:30 Toronto Raptors: 15:30-23:10 Miami Heat: 23:10-30:15 Boston Celtics: 30:15-37:45 Philadelphia 76ers: 37:45-46:20 Indiana Pacers: 46:20-50:50 Orlando Magic: 50:50-54:45 Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets: 54:45-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New Home and 2020 NBA Draft Scouting with Matt Pennie
July 08, 2020 21:24 - 1 hourTimestamps: Intro to The Athletic: 0:00 to 4:00 Matt Pennie Intro: 4:10-7:00 Overall Thoughts on 2020 Draft: 7:00-16:00 Nico Mannion: 16:30-24:00 Who would you take at No. 1?: 24:00-31:00 Anthony Edwards: 31:00-39:00 Who is Pennie's favorite prospect? 39:30-45:00 Rapid Fire Prospects: 45:00-End Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NBA Defense Episode: Evaluating who the best defenders are in the league
July 01, 2020 22:19 - 1 hourIn this episode, Sam is joined by Jon Krawczynski and Danny Leroux to break down NBA defensive standouts. On Wednesday, Krawczynski and Josh Robbins published their anonymous coaches poll of who should make the All-NBA defensive team. What did the coaches look for in their conversations with Jon? What were the trends? Did anything surprise them about how the coaches voted? Then, I chat with Danny Leroux, and we chat about what we look for when evaluating defenders as public facing analysts....
Emoni Bates to MSU; Who are the best prospects in the NBA?
June 29, 2020 22:32 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBA two-part episode. First, I chat with Brian Snow of 247Sports about Emoni Bates and his decision to commit to Michigan State. How good is Bates? Is he a superstar in waiting? What does this mean for Michigan State? And what do you need to know about when he can enter the NBA? Then, Seth Partnow from The Athletic joins and we break down my recently released 2020 NBA Rookie Scale Prospect Rankings. What is the process for something like this? Where does Seth think I missed? Did I get the to...
Emoni Bates to MSU; Who are the best prospects in the NBA?
June 29, 2020 22:32 - 1 hourA two-part episode. First, I chat with Brian Snow of 247Sports about Emoni Bates and his decision to commit to Michigan State. How good is Bates? Is he a superstar in waiting? What does this mean for Michigan State? And what do you need to know about when he can enter the NBA? Then, Seth Partnow from The Athletic joins and we break down my recently released 2020 NBA Rookie Scale Prospect Rankings. What is the process for something like this? Where does Seth think I missed? Did I get the top ...
What are you most looking forward to in the NBA's return?
June 19, 2020 02:10 - 1 hourDieter Kurtenbach is back in this episode of the Game Theory Podcast, where we break down a few different topics about the Bubble, about labor strife in baseball, and most importantly: what are we most looking forward to watching when the NBA returns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bubble Talk, Kyrie's Player Meeting, and NBA Draft w/ Tony Jones
June 15, 2020 21:34 - 1 hourI chatted with Tony Jones from The Athletic, and we chatted about the Kyrie meeting, the NBA Bubble and restart, and the 2020 NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Draft Guards Breakdown with Rashad Phillips
May 26, 2020 18:05 - 1 hourI've wanted to get Rashad Phillips on the podcast to chat for a while, so I got on the phone with him today to chat about some of the guards in the 2020 NBA Draft. We disagree a lot! We both like LaMelo Ball, but have very different evaluations on RJ Hampton. We like Grant Riller, but disagree on Jahmi'us Ramsey. All that and more on all of the guards in the 2020 NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Draft Prospects Talk with Matt Babcock
May 12, 2020 17:50 - 57 minutesIn this episode, I chatted with former NBA agent Matt Babcock from over at Babcock Hoops. We chatted about the top of this draft class, the point guard group, the big men, the weakness of the wing class, and some of the guys you would pound the table for in this class in the second round. We ran through just about everyone in an hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA's New G League Youth Initiative; The Last Dance; NFL Draft
April 28, 2020 22:50 - 1 hourIn this episode, I chat with Dieter Kurtenbach. First, we discuss the G League's initiative to pay high school prospects to turn pro. Why I like the idea of it, but am a bit skeptical going forward. Second, we chat about The Last Dance, and how great it is while also not bringing anything new to the table. Finally, we chat about the NFL Draft for a while, and Dieter yells about SPARQ scores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Draft: What do you look for in a prospect with John Hollinger?
April 07, 2020 20:04 - 1 hourIn this episode, current senior writer at The Athletic and former Memphis Grizzlies executive John Hollinger and I break down the 2020 NBA Draft. We run through what we look for in prospects, the pre-draft process's value, and break down a lot of the highest profile prospects in the 2020 draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Awards Votes if season ends; Tiger King; NBA Draft stuff
April 01, 2020 02:27 - 1 hourIn this episode, actual basketball content! We break down the NBA Awards we would vote for if the season ends today (and it looks like it might). MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, all the good stuff. But we open on a couple of things, including a hilarious scuttled Knicks-Hornets deal, and the sham that is the NCAA's agency accreditation process. Finally, we talk about Tiger King and the Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience, both of which were definitely experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
The US coronavirus response is lacking; Basketball Mailbag and Bad Movies
March 25, 2020 05:33 - 1 hourIn this episode, Dieter Kurtenbach joins. We went heavy on the US response to the coronavirus epidemic for the first 21 minutes. If you're not interested in listening to complaints about the federal government's response to COVID-19, then skip to the 21:00 mark. Then, we chat about Josh Harris and the 76ers trying to convince their employees to take a pay cut. And we close out by answering mailbag questions from listeners. Some stuff on the Cavaliers' backcourt, the Warriors offseason, the ...
NBA Draft Re-set as the coronavirus leaves us frozen in time
March 19, 2020 01:45 - 1 hourIn this episode, Chris Stone from The Sporting News joins us to chat about Kansas, its national title banner, and how I want them to do it. Then, we break down the NBA Draft and Chris and I run through a lot of the prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coronavirus hits the sports and basketball world
March 17, 2020 03:40 - 1 hourIn this episode, Dieter joins and we talk for some time about coronavirus, the bummer that is the sports world, and what you can watch in the meantime without sports. Oh, and some coaching carousel stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rockets on fire; Bulls Boot Camp Part Deux; Collin Sexton!
March 05, 2020 20:11 - 1 hourIn this episode, Dieter Kurtenbach joins to chat about the Houston Rockets being super fun and enjoyable; the Bulls being a total mess; and Collin Sexton! Collin Sexton is a legitimately good scorer! Oh, and I made Dieter talk with me about the Democratic Primary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Bucks should be the clear, No. 1 title contender
February 27, 2020 19:16 - 1 hourBecause it doesn't seem like anyone is talking enough about how the Bucks are one of the literal best teams in NBA history through 58 games, I had The Athletic's Eric Nehm on to break down how exceptional this team is. Why they're so good, and why we should believe in them come title time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is going on with the 76ers? with Derek Bodner
February 24, 2020 22:04 - 1 hourThe 76ers remain the most fascinating team in the league to me, so I decided to make Derek Bodner come on and chat about it. He's the most plugged-in person in the market, so if he can't figure it out, no one can, right? We leave no stone unturned, chatting about the Al Horford fit, the Ben Simmons-Joel Embiid fit, the offensive concerns, has the defense been good enough, and finally, the front office's performance. What should the team do? And what should their expectations be the rest of t...
The Clippers, the Lakers, and the Rest of the West Playoff Picture
February 22, 2020 00:22 - 1 hourIn this episode, I'm joined by Jovan Buha from The Athletic, and we chat about the NBA now that we've hit the proverbial "Second Half." We start on the Brooklyn Nets with news of Kyrie Irving being out for the year. How does this affect the rest of their season? But more importantly, how does this affect their future planning with Kevin Durant coming back soon? Will they make some tough decisions this summer? Then, we move on and break down the Western Conference. We focus for about 35 min...