Game Theory Podcast

KEVIN DURANT TRADED TO PHOENIX! Everything that happened in the 24 hours of NBA Trade Deadline Day

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It'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 hap...

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!

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cole 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 W...

Kyrie Irving TRADED to DALLAS: How does he fit with Luka Doncic? What do the Lakers, Clippers do?

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adam 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 D...

The Wolves are Hot! Our favorite potential NBA Deadline Fake Trades! Walker Kessler! Breanna Stewart to NY Liberty!

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Schindler joins the podcast today, and we break down a bunch of different topics!-How NBA teams seem to be valuing incumbency over potential trad...

NBA All-Star Reserves Picks! Breaking down the MESS that is picking All-Stars in both the Eastern and Western Conferences with Dave DuFour

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dave DuFour joins the show to break down our choices for All-Star Reserves in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. With the star...

Embiid wins Jokic Showdown! Weird Lakers-Celtics Ending! Myles Turner Extension! Sochan Breakout!

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Spinella joins the show for a jam-packed show that includes a breakdown of Joel Embiid's masterclass against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets; the we...

The Orlando Magic are Super Fun! Midseason Defensive POY Top-Fives! Also, Brandon Miller and Dariq Whitehead Thoughts!

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Schindler joins the show, and they chat about three topics. First, the Orlando Magic! One of the most fun teams in the NBA resides in Orlando. Wi...

What NBA Players Could Use a Change of Scenery at the NBA Trade Deadline? Also, Rui Hachimura traded to the Lakers!

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Seth Partnow joins the show! We'll start by talking about Rui Hachimura's deal to the Los Angeles Lakers, where the team acquired him...

2023 NBA Draft: Does Scoot Henderson have a case at No. 1? Also, NBA Rookie of the Year Midseason Top-Fives: Paolo, Mathurin, Kessler, more

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Spinella joins the show and we dive deep into two topics. First, we start by investigating something that has been seen as a done deal for years:...

What swing skills for Ja, Zion, and others could impact the NBA title race in the coming years?

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The NBA is loaded with terrific young players and a boatload of parity. It feels like a number of different teams could win a title within the next fe...

Who are the Most Fun NBA Teams to Watch at Midseason? Drafting our five favorite teams with Andrew Schlecht

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Schlecht is in the building and we chat about a very simple concept: who are the most teams to watch right now in the NBA? Who do you find your...

2023 NBA Mock Draft, January Edition! Wembanyama, Scoot, Thompsons, Brandon Miller and more; Prospects Deep Dive

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Spinella joins the show for his weekly Sunday appearance, and this week we're doing our monthly 2023 NBA Mock Draft Deep Dive! Join us as we dive...

The Midseason WTF teams in the NBA; Breaking down the Blazers, Clippers, Knicks, Hawks and Pacers

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Parity is everywhere in the NBA this season, and it's made it extremely difficult to gauge exactly where exactly many teams across the league fall. So...

2023 NBA Trade Market: Setting the Table on What Targets Could Be Available at the Deadline

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Leroux joins the show today to break down the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline by diving into the targets that could be available at the deadline. Who ar...

Midseason All-NBA Picks! Time for a change in Houston? Brice Sensabaugh Breakdown

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Schindler is here! It's time for midseason All-NBA choices now that multiple teams have played at least 41 games this year. We break down our pic...

Midseason NBA Rookie Scouting Deep Dive: Who are the best rookies in the 2022-23 draft class?

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adam Spinella joins the show to dive into the 2022-23 NBA Rookie class. We chat Paolo Banchero, Dyson Daniels, Keegan Murray, AJ Grif...

Midseason NBA MVP Rankings Deep Dive! Also, should the Lakers be All-In at the Trade Deadline, or out? Who should be their target?

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, The Volume's Jason Timpf joins the show for the first time! Jason comes on and chats about the MVP race, with this week marking the m...

2022: The Year of the NBA Superstar, and the most talent in league history; plus, Cam Whitmore breakdown, and Nuggets breakdown!

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Schindler joins the show, and we dive into the biggest takeaway from 2022 in the NBA: this is the year that redefined what a star is within the l...

2023 NBA Draft Prospects New Year's Resolutions: What are improvement areas for potential top picks?

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Spinella joins the show this week to chat about improvement areas for 2023 NBA Draft prospects, this time in New Year's Resolution form. What are...

Non-Conference Superlatives for College Basketball and the 2023 NBA Draft; Best team, biggest disappointment, biggest question marks, fastest rising prospects and more!

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adam Spinella is here and we're doing to dive into some topics within college basketball and the 2023 NBA Draft. And to do so, we're ...

The Bulls and the Raptors are Struggling; What's going on, and how should they handle the season with Ricky O'Donnell and Samson Folk

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Vecenie is joined on this episode of the Game Theory Podcast by Ricky O'Donnell and Samson Folk in a two-part episode. In the first part, Ricky jo...

Anthony Davis out for a month, what should Lakers do?!; KD's MVP chances; Keyonte George Breakdown!

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a reversion of the usual schedule, Mark Schindler is here to break down a few different topics. First, we start with something I have a vague idea ...

Cade Cunningham out for the year; Killian Hayes resurgence! PLUS, some Hornets, Maxi Kleber injury

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James Edwards from The Athletic is here to break down a few different things across the NBA. First, we chat about how Maxi Kleber's injury will impact...

Jaren Jackson for DPOY? The Mavs and Heat need shake-up trades; Eric Gordon and KJ Martin value? Jarace Walker Breakdown!

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Schindler is here and we're diving deep across the NBA. First, we're going to start with Jaren Jackson, whose emergence for the Memphis Grizzlies...

Who is the No. 3 prospect in the 2023 NBA Draft behind Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson? Also, Tank Watch and FOUR Prospects of the Week

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adam Spinella joins to break down the race for the No. 3 prospect in the 2023 NBA Draft. Assuming that Victor Wembanyama goes No. 1, ...

NBA First Trimester Contender Tiers: Who can win the 2022-23 NBA title? with Dave DuFour

10 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dave DuFour from The Athletic joins the show! And we dive into NBA Contender tiers. As in: which teams do we think have the best chance to win the NBA...

Pelicans are on fire; Hawks are Weird; Scottie Barnes is having a sophomore slump, what's going on?; Jett Howard Breakdown

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Schindler joins the show to talk about some birds. First, we chat about the New Orleans Pelicans, a team that has a case as the deepest team in t...

Re-Drafting the 2020 NBA Draft; Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Desmond Bane or Tyrese Haliburton at No. 1? With Adam Spinella

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm joined by Adam Spinella where we decide to dive deep into what has been a disappointing 2020 NBA Draft and re-draft it. What orde...

What are the New York Knicks? NBA News: Horford Extension, Tatum God Mode, MVP Power Rankings, Towns Out

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dear friend of the program Fred Katz joins the show to talk about a few different topics. Our plan is to start with a quick word on the Al Horford ext...

First-Time NBA All-Stars in 2023? Fox, Haliburton, Shai, who else? Also: GG Jackson Early Season Prospect Breakdown with Mark Schindler

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Schindler joins the show! We chat about potential first-time all-stars for the 2023 NBA All-Star game. Who is shaping up to potentially make the ...

Feast Week Recap! Duke, UNC Prospect Worries? Future NBA stars on display! Great College Vets!

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adam Spinella joins the show to talk about everything we saw during Feast Week. From the Maui Invitational to all of the Phil Knight ...

NBA Breakout Players from First Month! Bol Bol, Lauri Markkanen, Desmond Bane and more with Mark Schindler

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark Schindler joins the show to break down six of the biggest breakout players in the NBA thus far in 2022-23! Who has really steppe...

First Major CBB Weekend Recap! Kentucky-Gonzaga deep dive, Houston, Virginia, Illinois, Baylor breakdowns, NBA Draft, Prospects of the Week, MORE!

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie to break down the first major weekend of college basketball, including Kentucky-Gonzaga, Virginia's games against Illi...

Panic for Warriors, Bulls and Nets? Why are the Kings and Blazers succeeding through 15 games? with Mo Dakhil

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mo Dakhil joins the podcast and we talk about five teams: the Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, Sacramento Kings a...

Champions Classic Deep Dive! MSU-UK, Duke-Kansas; Celtics worries on D? Best NBA Defender so far?

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Schindler joins Sam to break down the Champions' Classic, where Kentucky played Michigan State and Duke played Kansas. What do we make of Jon Sch...

First Week of CBB: Emoni Bates Breakout! Brandon Miller, Mojave King, Keyonte George, TANK WATCH; Then, Zach Edey Interview!

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adam Spinella joins the show to break down the first week of college basketball action. We start with Emoni Bates, chat about some of...

NBA MVP Standings After 12 Games; Should Lakers Actually Look at Moving Anthony Davis? Fun Thunder!

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Schlecht joins the podcast today to chat about three things! First, we start with how the MVP race is shaping up in the early season, and how w...

NBA Real or Fake After 10 Games? Mavs, Warriors, Heat, Jazz, Hawks, Wolves, Pacers

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Schindler joins Sam to, much like last week, dive into seven teams across the NBA. This time, we play a game called "Real or Fake?" We'll dive in...

2023 NBA Mock Draft Podcast, Preseason Edition! Wembanyama, Scoot, Thompsons and more with Adam Spinella! Then, a Drew Timme Tape Watchalong/Interview!

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the eve of the college basketball season starting, Adam Spinella joins Sam to dive into a 2023 NBA Mock Draft. It's a good way to preview what we'l...

What do the best NBA lineups tell us about the Bucks, Warriors, Suns, Cavs, Thunder and...WIZARDS?!; Plus, Kyrie and Primo updates, and Caleb Love Interview!

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sam chats with Mark Schindler where they dive deep into some lineup data and talk a bit about what the best NBA lineups tell us about...

2023 NBA Draft Bold Preseason Predictions: Duke Freshmen! Indiana! Plus, Baba Miller Suspended; Plus, DaRon Holmes Interview and Tape Breakdown!

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Spinella is back for the second part of a promised two-part episode this week, with us diving deep into the 2023 NBA Draft class with some bold p...

NBA Vibe Checks: Nets, Lakers, Blazers, 76ers, Cavs, more; Primo waived; Bogdanovic extension; Kyrie Presser

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to check the vibes across the NBA after two weeks of the NBA season. Adam Spinella joins Sam to dive deep into seven teams across the league...

Which NBA Roster Is Best Constructed Within Modern Basketball Principles? A Modern Era of Basketball Deep Dive with Mike Prada

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam is joined by Mike Prada, an editor at The Athletic, formerly of SB Nation, and the author of a new book, Spaced Out, which discusses in-depth how ...

NBA Week One Takeaways, Part 2: Raptors, Siakam, De'Aaron Fox and the WE STILL BELIEVE Kings; Pelicans and Zion; Simmons and Nets; Timberwolves

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark Schindler is here and he joins Sam to break down some of the fun, exciting teams and moments across the NBA thus far, including ...

NBA Rookies First Impressions! Paolo, Jaden, Benn, Keegan, and more! Also, Lakers 0-3 with Spins

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Spinella joins the show for this episode to break down the Rookies that we've seen across the NBA so far, including some of the standout performa...

NBA First Week! Kawhi Back! Lakers 0-2; Philly 0-2; Hawks early fit; Super fun Detroit-Orlando! Poku Corner!

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cole Huff from The Athletic and a variety of places is here to break down a lot of different things from the opening week of the NBA! Kawhi Leonard is...

The 2022 NBA Rookie Extension Omnibus Podcast with Danny Leroux, Kelly Iko and Brad Rowland

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The NBA's rookie extension window has come and gone. So for that, we've got a three-part episode. First, I chatted with Danny Leroux about what we can...

What do Poole and Wiggins Extensions mean for Warriors? Plus, 2023 NBA Draft Bigs Preview!

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Spinella is here, and we dive deep into the Warriors extensions of Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins. Are these good value deals? Does this make se...

NBA BOLD Predictions in Western Conference; Nuggets, Blazers, Morant, Pelicans, much more

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shamit Dua joins this episode, and we dive deep into bold predictions for the upcoming 2022-23 NBA season in the Eastern Conference. We chat about the...

2022-23 NBA Bold Predictions in Eastern Conference with Jared Weiss

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Weiss from The Athletic joins this episode, and we dive deep into five bold predictions for the upcoming 2022-23 NBA season in the Eastern Confe...

Draymond/Poole Reaction; Pelinka Extension; 2023 NBA Draft Wings Preview with Spins

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adam Spinella joins the show to chat about a few things. First, we chat Draymond Green and Jordan Poole, and the fallout from the pun...

Victor Wembanyama vs. Scoot Henderson: The Best Prospect Game of the 2000s? And just how elite is Victor? How epic will the tanking race be?

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The G League Ignite played Metropolitans 92 on October 6 in the second game of their series, which means NBA scouts and evaluators got a live, in-pers...

Predicting 2023 NBA Breakout Players w/ Mark Schindler; Then, Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson, the Best Prospect Game in Years

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark Schindler joins the show to break down the NBA's most likely break out players in 2022-23. The way we're doing this is simple. W...

2023 NBA Draft Guards Preseason Preview; Plus! Herro, Nance, Adams extensions, Warriors Preseason

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Spinella joins the episode to break down a few things. First! We chat about the Tyler Herro extension and why extensions will look pretty wild ov...

The Preseason NBA Trade Market and an in-person Victor Wembanyama Scout with Danny Leroux

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Leroux joins the show to break down the NBA Trade Market in the preseason. We dive deep into some of the players that could move throughout the ...

The Most Important Quotes and Storylines from NBA Media Days: Shai in OKC, Brooklyn, ZION, and more

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sam chats with James Edwards from The Athletic about NBA Media Days. We scanned across the league and found all of the important, new...

NBA News; Udoka Suspended; Bogdanovic to Detroit; Jae Crowder Trade Request; McCollum/Wade Extensions; Mailbag

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Spinella joins the show to dive deep into some NBA news and notes. First, we chat briefly about the Ime Udoka suspension in Boston. Then, we move...

Previewing the College Basketball Season with 3 Man Weave; NPOY odds, Title Contenders, more!

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with the 3 Man Weave, our favorite college basketball analysts here at the show, to break down the upcoming season in conjunct...

NBA Prospect Wars! Barnes or Ant? Franz or Jabari? Zion or Mobley? Plus, Wembanyama Offensive Breakout Breakdown

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie to do two things. First, we break down what was the best Victor Wembanyama offensive game that I've seen, a 34-point e...

NBA Eastern Conference Win Total Over/Unders with Robby Kalland

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for one of our favorite yearly episodes here on the podcast, our win total over/unders with Robby Kalland. Using BetMGM's odds, we chat with...

NBA Western Conference Win Total Over/Unders; Robert Sarver Suspension

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for one of our favorite yearly episodes here on the podcast, our win total over/unders with Robby Kalland. Using BetMGM's odds, we chat with...

NBA Preseason Awards Odds Breakdown: Diving Deep into Betting numbers for MVP, DPOY, MIP, 6MOY, ROY with Cole Huff!

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cole Huff sometimes lets the people forget that he was a professional basketball player, but he's now a writer for The Athletic and a variety of other...

Part 2: Bronny James is UNDERRATED; Mark Cuban wants to expand the NBA Draft, is that realistic? Mailbag, including Giannis/Skill Discussion

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the second part of this two-part episode, Sam is joined by Coach Spins and they chat about a couple of topics. First, they chat about Bronny James,...

2023 NBA Draft Thoughts, Part 1: Scoot vs. Vic Matchup Preview! Mega vs. OTE, Thompson Twins vs. Djurisic Breakdown

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The first part of a two-part NBA Draft-centric episode! In this first part, Spins and I chat about the forthcoming Scoot Henderson vs. Victor Wembanya...

How many Basketball Hall of Famers are playing in the NBA in 2022?

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, in conjunction with the Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony this coming weekend, Adam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie to break down...

Donovan Mitchell traded to Cleveland! Sexton, Lauri, Agbaji and picks to Utah! What does this mean for the Knicks?

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie and they break down everything to do with the blockbuster NBA trade that sent Donovan Mitchell to the...

Who has the BEST young core in the Western Conference? Grizzlies, Pelicans, Thunder, Rockets?

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with Adam Spinella and we break down the young cores in the Western Conference. In this episode, we dive deep into the Grizzli...

Chet Holmgren out for year! PatBev Traded for Talen Horton-Tucker! KD Stays in Brooklyn!

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Schiffer from The Athletic joins the show to break down a few things. First, Chet Holmgren is out for the season and we are sad. Then, we chat ab...

Who has the BEST young core in the Eastern Conference? Pacers, Magic, Cavs, Pistons, Raptors? Someone else?

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with Adam Spinella about who has the best young core in the Eastern Conference. We dive deep into the Magic, Pistons, Cavalier...

LeBron James Extends Contract; What do Lakers do now with Russell Westbrook, roster?

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Athletic's Jovan Buha joins the show and we break down where the Lakers stand now in the offseason. LeBron James has signed his extension. Russell...

Do Recruiting Rankings Matter? Team-Building in New College Basketball Era! Mailbag!

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Spinella AKA Coach Spins joins and we chat about a few different team-building constructs within college basketball. First, we ask the question: ...

Game Theory News with Matt Pennie! KD-to-Celtics rumors, GG Jackson-to-South Carolina with Adam Spinella

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matt Pennie joins the show for the FINAL time and we explain what's going on and what has prompted this sad change. Additionally, we ...

Should the Knicks go all-in for Donovan Mitchell? What happens next with Russell Westbrook? with Fred Katz

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is focused on two topics: Donovan Mitchell and Russell Westbrook. Fred Katz has covered both of these topics extensively, so he joins to ...

Summer League Rookie Breakdown! Best player at Summer League? Suns Match Ayton contract with Adam Spinella

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adam Spinella aka Coach Spins from The Box and One joins us to break down a number of NBA things. First, we start for 15 minutes on t...

2023 NBA DRAFT LOTTERY prospects Amen and Ausar Thompson from Overtime Elite Break Down their own tape!

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a special Game Theory Podcast episode! Potential 2023 lottery picks Amen and Ausar Thompson are here to break down their own tape with Sam Veceni...

Deandre Ayton fit with Pacers? Donovan Mitchell on move? Murray and Mathurin at Summer League with Caitlin Cooper

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Caitlin Cooper from over at Indy Cornrows and SB Nation joins the show. Caitlin is one of the few people that I think legitimately makes me sound dumb...

Chet Holmgren Summer League Debut! Rudy to MIN Deeper Dive; Why Kyrie to LA should happen; Why the Deandre Ayton situation is baffling

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Schlecht, where they dive into Chet Holmgren's Summer League debut last night, which was a monster ga...

NBA Free Agency! Rudy Trade! Kyrie for Russ? More KD Trade Speculation! Brogdon, Brunson, more!

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Shamit Dua of Boot Crewe Media joins the show and we do a substantial deep dive into 2022 NBA Free Agency and the offseason. We start...

Bonus Pod: KEVIN DURANT ASKS BROOKLYN NETS FOR TRADE; Fake Trades and Breakdown with Nets beat writer Alex Schiffer

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Schiffer joins Sam Vecenie to break down the massive Brooklyn Nets news that Kevin Durant has asked for a trade. They dive deep into a number of ...

2022 Early Free Agency Madness in the NBA; Dejounte Murray trade; Jalen Brunson; Kyrie, Harden

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sam Vecenie is joined by Dieter Kurtenbach to break down the 2022 NBA Free Agency period's early beginnings. We chat the Dejounte Mur...

2022 NBA Draft Deep Dive! Paolo Banchero at 1! Winners! Thunder! Recapping everything!

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Vecenie and Matt Pennie dive deep and chat 2022 NBA Draft. The first three picks! What team had the best draft? That and much, much more! Learn mo...

2022 NBA Draft LIVE SHOW, PART TWO: Matt Pennie and Sam Vecenie break down everything after the lottery with a little intro from Coach Spins

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Vecenie and Matt Pennie dive deep into the 2022 NBA Draft, breaking it all down as it happened live in front of them. This is part two of a two-pa...

2022 NBA Draft LIVE SHOW, Part One: Matt Pennie and Sam Vecenie break down the lottery as it surprisingly unfolded on Thursday Night -- with a little Coach Spins mixed in!

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Vecenie and Matt Pennie dive deep into the 2022 NBA Draft, breaking it all down as it happened live in front of them. This is part one of a two-pa...

Jerami Grant Trade! Plus, NBA Offseason Previews: DET, CHI, CLE, IND, MIL, ATL, CHA, MIA, ORL, WAS

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, James Edwards from The Athletic joins to break down the Jerami Grant deal that saw the Pistons move Grant to the Trail Blazers for a ...

2022 NBA Draft Betting Props; Answering your BIGGEST draft Questions with a MAILBAG

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sam Vecenie and Matt Pennie dive deep into a number of 2022 NBA Draft props. We run through what's going on with the No. 1 overall pi...

2022 NBA Mock Draft! The Game Theory boys break down what they would do at each pick

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Pennie joins Sam Vecenie to break down the 2022 NBA Draft. They do a 1 through 30 mock draft, diving deep into each pick! In between the fourth a...

2022 NBA Draft: The Best Fits for Each Lottery Prospect

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Pennie joins Sam Vecenie on the show and they dive deep into the 2022 NBA Draft Class and its top prospects. Jabari Smith, Paolo Banchero, Chet H...

2022 NBA Offseason Previews: Celtics, Nets, Knicks, 76ers, Raptors; plus, NBA Finals!

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Fred Katz and Sam dive deep into the 2022 NBA Offseason. We start with 10 minutes on the NBA Finals in Game 2. But then, we go into c...

NBA Offseason Previews: Dallas, Houston, Memphis, New Orleans, San Antonio, Denver, Minnesota, Oklahoma City, Portland. Utah

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Danny Leroux and Sam dive deep into the 2022 NBA Offseason. We start with 10 minutes on the NBA Finals. But then, we go into conversa...

2022 NBA DRAFT EARLY ENTRY DECISION DEADLINE: Winners/Losers and Analysis

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matt Pennie joins Sam Vecenie to break down the 2022 NBA Draft and its Early Entry Deadline Decisions. Who made critical decisions th...

2022 NBA Draft: How do the playoffs impact evaluations? Also, Celtics! Post-Combine hype! Mailbag!

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matt Pennie joins the show to discuss a number of different things. First, we start with the Celtics-Heat series for 15 minutes, brea...

2022 NBA Draft Combine Analysis with Adam Spinella; + Jaden Hardy/AJ Griffin Breakdowns

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 2022 NBA Draft Combine has come and gone, and it's time to dive into everything that happened in Chicago this week. Adam Spinella from The Box And...

2022 NBA Draft Lottery: Orlando wins! OKC 2nd, Houston 3rd, SAC 4th; Post-Lottery Mock Draft with Matt Pennie!

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Pennie joins Sam Vecenie to break down the 2022 NBA Draft, now that we finally have a set order and we're ready to go when the event goes down on...

Game 7 Blowouts: Celtics over Bucks; An Autopsy of the Unexplainable Suns Disaster vs. the Mavericks

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast, Sam is joined by two guests. First, Kane Pitman joins the show to break down the Celtics win over the Bucks. One of th...

Future of Sports Pt. 2

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of ...

Future of Sports Pt. 1

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching gam...

2022 NBA Draft Combine List; How is Giannis Officiated? Is there a Jaden Ivey case at No. 1?

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Pennie joins Sam Vecenie to break down the 2022 NBA Draft Combine Invite list, with Sam going on a rant explaining why the selection process for ...

Jokic Wins MVP; 76ers-Heat, Mavs-Suns, Warriors-Grizzlies, Celtics-Bucks; Jaden Ivey

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, James Edwards from The Athletic joins the show and we chat about the NBA, MVP, and the playoffs. We start with 10 minutes on MVP, whi...

WTF Dillon Brooks Foul; Celtics Equal Series; 2022 NBA Draft Leonard Miller Breakdown; Mailbag!

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Pennie joins Sam Vecenie to break down how Bigfoot stole his AirPods at LegoLand, then we discuss the Celtics-Bucks series, Dillon Brooks' WTF fo...

2022 NBA Mock Draft! Post Early Entry Deadline Edition!

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matt Pennie and Sam Vecenie dive deep into the 2022 NBA Draft with a Mock Draft! See where Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, Jaden Ivey,...