Game Theory Podcast
Episodes
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,...
Celtics sweep Nets! Raptors-76ers Deep Dive; Luka vs. Utah; The Pelicans are good! with Cole Huff
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam Vecenie is joined by Cole Huff to chat about the NBA playoffs. We start with a deep dive into the Brooklyn Nets and their sweep a...
The Celtics are Good at Drafting; Jay Wright Retires; Shaedon Sharpe enters 2022 NBA Draft
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam Vecenie is joined by Matt Pennie and they dive deep into a number of things. First, they talk about the Boston Celtics-Brooklyn N...
Part 2 NBA Playoffs Deep Dive: Anthony Edwards Leap; Memphis-Minnesota? Raps-Sixers; Bud and the Bucks; CP3 God Mode
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The second part of a two-part episode breaking down the NBA playoffs Game 1 action. We chat a lot about Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves, the Nugg...
PLAYOFF DEEP DIVE PART 1: Anatomy of a Classic -- Celtics defeat Kyrie Irving and the Nets on a Jayson Tatum Buzzer Beater
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first part of a two-part Game Theory episode, Sam is joined by Jared Weiss to dive deep into an instant classic: the Celtics beat the Nets on a...
The NBA All-Defense Draft; Play-in Thoughts, and Rookie of the Year Picks with Dave DuFour
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave DuFour joins the show, and we run through a quick preview of the play-in games: Cleveland-Brooklyn, Minnesota-Clippers, Hawks-Hornets, Spurs-Peli...
Final Four Deep Dive! New Orleans! Duke-UNC! Coach K's last game! Kansas wins! Draft Declarations!
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Pennie joins Sam Vecenie to discuss the Final Four in New Orleans! We got to hang out! Sam is stuck in the health and safety protocols with a COV...
THE DEFINITIVE 2021-22 NBA MVP BREAKDOWN WITH MATT MOORE
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam chats with Matt Moore from The Action Network to dive deep into everything NBA MVP as we get into the final week of the season. I...
The Final Four is set! Dives into Duke, Kansas, UNC and Villanova's prospects! Chet takes! Jaden Ivey! Elite 8!
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt Pennie joins the show to break down all of the action we saw this weekend during the Sweet 16 and the Elite 8. Particularly, we ...
NCAA Tournament First Weekend Recap! St Peter's! Chet + Gonzaga! Jabari out! Deep Dive + Lookahead!
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Pennie joins Sam Vecenie to dive DEEP into the first and second rounds of the 2022 NCAA Tournament! We jump in about St. Peter's and how they've ...
The NBA MVP Race is Better Than Ever, and this the BEST season for NBA Stars Playing At a High Level
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of the best NBA seasons ever, and it's because the star power across the league is playing at the highest level imaginable. The league has...
NCAA TOURNAMENT SELECTION SHOW SPECIAL: VECENIE AND PENNIE BREAK DOWN ALL THE REGIONS AND GAMES
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Vecenie and Matt Pennie are here to break down all of the NCAA Tournament Bracket reveal. We run through region by region, breaking down all of th...
2022 NBA Draft: Who has the most to gain and lose in March Madness? And annoying Chet Holmgren takes
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt Pennie joins Sam Vecenie and they talk about eight players who have the most to gain or lose as March Madness gets going. The fi...
2022 NBA Draft: A Pre-March Madness Mailbag from Pennie and Vecenie, answering YOUR DRAFT QUESTIONS
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam Vecenie is joined by Matt Pennie to answer questions regarding the 2022 NBA Draft as we head into March Madness. We start by addr...
How to be a fan of a rebuilding NBA team, and how to keep those fans engaged with Andrew Schlecht
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht joins the podcast, and we discuss a fun topic today: how do NBA teams keep fans engaged when the team is tanking? On top of that, how ...
POST ALL-STAR BOLD PREDICTIONS IN THE WEST: Zion! Jazz in the Playoffs?; Lakers still have a shot? with Tony Jones
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Jones joins the show with Sam Vecenie to give some fun bold predictions for the rest of the 2022 NBA season in the Western Conference! This is th...
2022 NBA Mock Draft, V. 2.0: Game Theory Podcast Deep Dive with Matt Pennie! 30 picks!
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Pennie joins Sam Vecenie in this episode to mock the 2022 NBA Draft by doing a mock draft. At first, we dive deep on the depth of the 2022 draft,...
POST ALL-STAR BOLD PREDICTIONS IN THE EAST; Giannis for MVP? Chicago out early? Celtics playoff run? DeMar for HOF?!
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave DuFour joins the show with Sam Vecenie to give some fun bold predictions for the rest of the 2022 NBA season in the Eastern Conference! This is t...
2022 NBA Draft Post Super Bowl Re-Set: 21 Questions on where the 2022 Draft Stands, AKA A Tanking Team's Guide to the Draft
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt Pennie joins Sam Vecenie to break down the 2022 NBA Draft by answering 21 Questions to re-set the process as we get beyond the S...
SUPERSIZED NBA TRADE DEADLINE SHOW! Harden-Simmons Happens! Porzingis to WAS! White to BOS! All the deals!
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Vecenie is joined by a pair of awesome guests to break down one of the most action-packed NBA Trade Deadlines in recent memory. First, Michael Lev...
Haliburton-Sabonis trade; McCollum deal; LeVert deal; CHET HOLMGREN BREAKOUT; NBA Draft Centers, and POTWs
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt Pennie joins Sam Vecenie to dive deep into the trades that have occurred in the NBA thus far at the deadline. They start with th...
James Harden/Ben Simmons deal still have a shot? Powell/Covington for Bledsoe/Winslow/Johnson deal analysis; Wizards and Lakers are a mess
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Vecenie is joined by The Athletic contributor and pro basketball player Cole Huff to run through some things within the NBA. They start on the Nor...
NBA Draft Episode! Best Guard in the 2022 class, Ivey or Davis? Race for No. 1; Rising Freshmen; Mailbag and Prospects of the Week
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt Pennie is here and Sam is sick with vaccine side effects! They trudge through anyway, diving deep on a few topics. First, they b...
NBA All-Star Starters Named! NBA All-Star Reserves Picks! Kings Out on Simmons? With James Edwards
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James Edwards from The Athletic joins the show! We break down a few items from the NBA Trade Deadline market, including the Kings apparently being out...
Ben Simmons/James Harden Idea? Chris Mack Out at Louisville; NBA Draft News/Notes on Shaedon Sharpe, Auburn, OTE, G League Ignite
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt Pennie joins Sam Vecenie to run through a million things. First, we start with the Ben Simmons/James Harden rumors that have per...
NBA Trade Deadline: 11 players who will shape deadline, w/ Ben Simmons, Grant, Gordon, THT, Turner
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Jared Weiss joins Sam Vecenie to talk about the NBA Trade Deadline, giving a deep dive on where the market stands by talking about the ...
College Basketball Draft: Making teams out of the best players in CBB to win a game tomorrow; Mailbag, Prospects
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt Pennie joins Sam Vecenie where they draft college hoops. Particularly, if you had to win a game tomorrow, who would you pick in ...
2022 NBA Draft Mock Draft, 2.0: Sam Vecenie and Matt Pennie Deep Dive on the Top-30 Prospects in the Class
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of the month! It's Mock Draft SZN. In this episode, Matt Pennie and Sam Vecenie trade off picks, deep diving into the 2022 NBA Draft. W...
MIDSEASON NBA AWARDS: Game Theory Podcast hands out MVP, DPOY, COY, All-NBA, others with Fred Katz
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fred Katz joins Sam Vecenie to hand out some Game Theory midseason NBA hardware! Fred joins and we run give out our ballots for MVP, Defensive Player ...
2019 NBA Draft Re-Draft! Former Bucks exec Seth Partnow joins to break down how the 2019 draft SHOULd have gone down
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Partnow joins Sam Vecenie to re-draft the 2019 NBA Draft! Should Ja Morant have gone No. 1 overall, or Zion Williamson? Is Darius Garland a futur...
NBA Rookies; Evan Mobley! Scottie Barnes! Franz! Cade! Plus, Mailbag and Prospects of the Week! with Matt Pennie
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Pennie joins Sam Vecenie on the show this week to break down the NBA's rookie class at the midway point of the 2021-22 NBA season. They start wit...
The Celtics are a mess; Who is the best wing in the 2022 NBA Draft?; Prospects of the Week; Mailbag with Matt Pennie
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt Pennie joins Sam Vecenie after a stint in the health and safety protocols.First, they spend 20 minutes chatting about the Boston...
FUN Cavs and Grizzlies! Ben Simmons Fake Trades; NBA Draft with Kyle Mann of The Ringer!
25 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Mann from The Ringer joins Sam Vecenie to chat about the NBA. We start by talking about the craziest fanbases and explain why we think fans have ...
A Christmas Mailbag! How does the top-four in 2022 compare to 2021's top-four? Johnny Davis! Jalen Duren! All that and more!
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Matt Pennie out due to family obligations for the holidays, Sam Vecenie is here for a solo mailbag episode to answer some of your questions about...
2022 NBA Draft: Where have all the lead guards gone? With Matt Pennie; Also, Draft Mailbag and Prospects of the Week!
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Pennie and Sam Vecenie's weekly draft episode, where this week they explore the simple question: Where have all the lead guards gone in the 2022 ...
NBA Trade Season Preview: Ben Simmons, The Celtics, Jazz, Jerami Grant, Pacers, and more w/ Dave DuFour
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave DuFour from The Athletic is here, and we preview the NBA's impending trade period. Who could be on the move? We start with the Danny Ainge news, ...
2022 NBA Draft: The Race for the No. 1 pick (Breakdowns on Banchero, Holmgren, Smith, Ivey)
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's draft episode is a deep dive into the top-four prospects in the class: Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith and Jaden Ivey. We also...
Lakers Deep Dive on their weird start; Pacers willing to tear down roster with trades? with Jovan Buha
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jovan Buha of The Athletic joins the show. We start with 20 minutes on the Pacers, following a report that the team is finally willin...
The Trail Blazers are a mess, just like the West; Western Conference Buy/Sell/Hold with Danny Leroux
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Danny Leroux and I dive deep into the Portland Trail Blazers, discussing what in the world that organization is doing following what ...
Michael Porter Jr. Surgery; Warriors and Suns are DOMINANT; I love the Timberwolves w/ Anthony Slater
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A full episode of the Game Theory Podcast! Anthony Slater from The Athletic joins, and we break down Michael Porter Jr.'s third back surgery and how i...
Is Scoot Henderson the best prospect in the world? Emoni Bates/Memphis early struggles; Gonzaga-Duke; more
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Pennie joins Sam to run through some important questions about prospects, including the Scoot Henderson breakout; the Gonzaga-Duke game from over...
NBA Draft Fact or Fiction with Matt Pennie; Kendall Brown, Jaden Ivey, No. 1 overall pick contenders, and more
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Pennie is here with Sam to talk a little NBA Draft. We each pose four Fact or Fiction-style questions to each other without any prep, and dive de...
21 Questions with Dave DuFour, including Steph, the Warriors, Nets, Suns, Wizards, first-time All-NBA guys, DeMar DeRozan, Tyrese Maxey and much more!
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The 21 Questions Covered: Are the Golden State Warriors the NBA title favorites? Fact or fiction? From the mid-point of last year onward, Stephen Cu...
2022 NBA Mock Draft Back-and-Forth, 1.0 with Matt Pennie: The Week One Podcast that will make us look real dumb!
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's back! Pennie and Vecenie go back and forth, doing a deep dive on the 2022 NBA Draft, Mock Draft style, making picks out to No. 30 back and forth ...
NBA Draft Champions' Classic Deep Dive: Paolo Banchero, Trevor Keels and Ochai Agbaji impress as Duke, Kentucky, Kansas and Michigan State face off
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Pennie is here to record a first reaction episode to the Champions' Classic on the NBA Draft. We dive into Paolo Banchero, Trevor Keels and Ochai...
21 Questions Previewing the College Basketball Season w/ Rob Dauster
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Dauster joins to run through everything you need to know about the 2021-22 college basketball season, 21 Questions style. College basketball is ol...
Sarver Report and other news; Breaking down the NBA's sophomore class with Matt Pennie
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pennie and Vecenie are here, and we chat about the second-year players across the NBA. First though, we do a little news recap including the Robert Sa...
21 Questions with Nekias Duncan, including the Heat, the Bulls, fouls, the Celtics, Evan Mobley, Zion, and plenty more
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan from The Dunker Spot and Basketball News is here to dive into what we've seen from the NBA thus far. Questions on the Bulls, the Heat, E...
NBA Rookie Report One Week into their Careers with Matt Pennie
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Pennie joins Sam to break down the first week we've seen from the NBA's rookies so far. Special attention to Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes, Jalen G...
NBA's first week through the eyes of its title contenders with Tony Jones
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Jones from The Athletic is here, we run through the NBA's first week by breaking down its contenders and more. We dive in by discussing some of t...
21 Questions with Danny Leroux, jumping around the NBA's opening games
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Leroux joins for a new style of episode jumping around the NBA to talk about the NBA's first games, including Giannis, the Mavericks, the Hawks,...
NBA Opening Night! Warriors-Lakers and Nets-Bucks breakdown; Rookie Extension Breakdown on Ayton, Jaren Jackson, Bridges, Huerter with Cole Huff
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Opening Night in the NBA! I chatted with Cole Huff from The Athletic about Warriors-Lakers and Bucks-Nets. We saw tonight that continuity matters...
2022 NBA Draft Preview: Guards, including Jaden Hardy, some upside returnees, and a lot more questions
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Pennie and I preview the guards in the 2022 NBA Draft Class. Including Jaden Hardy, Jaden Ivey, JD Davison, Kennedy Chandler, TyTy Washington, No...
Ben Simmons comes to the 76ers front door unannounced; Kyrie won't play or practice until he is a full participant
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Bodner is here and we chat about the two dominant NBA storylines of the preseason that came to a head on Tuesday: Ben Simmons coming to the fron...
NBA Preseason Awards Preview: MVP race, DPOY takes, ROY, and fun superlatives with Dave DuFour
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave DuFour is here to break down all of the potential awards races this year, from Kevin Durant and the narrative race for MVP; DPOY and the push for...
2022 NBA Draft Preview: Wings with AJ Griffin and many question marks
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Pennie and I preview the wings in the 2022 NBA Draft Class. Including AJ Griffin, Peyton Watson, Johnny Juzang, Jaime Jaquez, Benn Mathurin, Dyso...
NBA Western Conference Win Total Over/Unders Preview with Robby Kalland
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For the fourth year in a row, Robby Kalland joins Sam for the only essential preview podcast: NBA Win total over/unders. This episode is on the Wester...
NBA Eastern Conference Win Total Over/Unders 2021-22 with Robby Kalland
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For the fourth year in a row, Robby Kalland joins Sam for the only essential preview podcast: NBA Win total over/unders. This episode is on the Easter...
NBA Contenders and Pretenders: Eastern Conference outlook with Fred Katz
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fred Katz joins the show, and we tier the Eastern Conference into four ways: Pretenders, Play-in Contenders, Playoff Contenders, and Title Contenders....
2022 NBA Draft Preview: Wing Forwards with Patrick Baldwin, Jabari Smith, more; Plus, J.J. Redick retires
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Pennie joins Sam to run through a preseason lookahead to the 2022 NBA Draft. Who are the wing forwards that you need to know? We do deep dives on...
2022 NBA Draft Preview: Big men; Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, Jalen Duren and many others with Matt Pennie
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Pennie joins Sam to run through a preseason lookahead to the 2022 NBA Draft. Who are the big men that you need to know? We do deep dives on Chet ...
The Ben Simmons Podcast: How good is he? What is his value? Where does he end up? with John Hollinger
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast where John Hollinger and I explore the biggest swing piece still remaining this offseason: Ben Simmons. What should Philadelphia do with h...
Emoni Bates to Memphis with Jalen Duren; Shaedon Sharpe to Kentucky; OTE and some NBA Draft CBB injuries
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Pennie is back! We break down Emoni Bates and the Memphis Tigers. We talk Kentucky getting Shaedon Sharpe, a top-5 player in the 2022 recruiting ...
NBA Offseason Recaps! Pacific Division: Golden State, Lakers, Clippers, Phoenix, Sacramento
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dieter Kurtenbach, the busiest man in Bay Area media, has returned to break down the Pacific Division's offseason moves. We do deep dives into all of ...
NBA Offseason Recaps! Central Division: Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Indiana, Milwaukee w/ James Edwards
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Edwards joins the show to break down the offseasons for all of Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Indiana, Milwaukee. We do deep dives on each and exp...
NBA Offseason Recaps! Northwest Division: Denver, Minnesota, Oklahoma City, Portland, Utah
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schlecht makes his long-awaited Game Theory Podcast debut, and his dulcet tones break down the offseason moves made by teams in the Northwest D...
NBA Offseason Recaps! Southeast Division: Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Orlando, Washington
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Leroux is here to run through all of the offseason moves that occurred this past season in the Southeast Division. We hit Atlanta, Charlotte, Mi...
NBA Offseason Recaps! Atlantic Division: Boston, Brooklyn, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto w/ Blake Murphy
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy joins the show and we dive deep into the Atlantic Division, breaking down all of the offseason moves from Boston, Brooklyn, New York, Phi...