Game Theory Podcast
Episodes
NBA Ratings are down: should the NBA be worried?
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dieter Kurtenbach joins me to talk about the NBA ratings stuff. Does it matter that the NBA ratings are down? Should the alarm bells ...
Are these NBA Draft Prospects for real? With Cole Zwicker
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cole Zwicker and I break down NBA Draft prospects. Particularly, we start with James Wiseman, move onto the rest of Memphis-Oregon. ...
Is this start for real? NBA teams edition
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cole Zwicker and I break down the starts for seven teams across the NBA and decide whether or not these starts or real or if they're ...
NBA Draft Preview: Bigs and Forwards
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cole joins the pod, and we break down the bigs and forwards in this draft class for like 90 minutes. It's a lot. James Wiseman, Isaiah Stewart, Jaden ...
The Only, Supersized College Basketball Preview with the Three Man Weave
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by the Three Man Weave guys (Jim, Matt, and Ky) to preview college basketball. We use and explain Season Long Pool to disc...
Early NBA season thoughts; Rookie Extension Deadline Breakdown
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cole Zwicker and I run through a lot of different topics! -Ayton suspended and Bagley hurt -Early season thoughts on: Karl-Anthony ...
BOLD predictions for the 2019-20 NBA Season
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Back again for what I think is the third straight year, Dieter Kurtenbach joins to give bold predictions on the NBA season. We run through the best fi...
Beal Extension,; Zion Injury; Preseason Thoughts; NBA Draft Wings Preview
19 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cole Zwicker joins and we run through some news, some NBA preseason thoughts, and then preview NBA Draft wings. First, we discuss B...
2019 NBA Western Conference Win Total Over/Under Betting Predictions
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, friend of the program Robby Kalland from UPRoxx Sports joins the podcast, and we chat about Eastern Conference Over/Under Win totals ...
2019 NBA Eastern Conference Win Total Over/Under Betting Predictions
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, friend of the program Robby Kalland from UPRoxx Sports joins the podcast, and we chat about Eastern Conference Over/Under Win totals ...
2020 NBA Draft: LaMelo Ball's NBL start; preseason Lead Guard Breakdown
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cole Zwicker is here and we break down some early thoughts on the 2020 NBA Draft. Why this draft is still totally wide open. Then, we...
Why the US didn't care about the World Cup, and why Tim Tebow is wrong
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, it's the first one with me as a married podcaster. Dieter joins, discusses the wedding, then we move onto a few different topics. Fir...
Top Eight NBA Players, 23 and Under
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker, where we run through our yearly tradition, where we break down our top-25 players who are 23 or younger in ...
Top 25 NBA Players, 23 and Under: Nos. 16 to 9
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker, where we run through our yearly tradition, where we break down our top-25 players who are 23 or younger in ...
Top 25 NBA Players, 23 and Under: Nos. 25 to 17
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker, where we run through our yearly tradition, where we break down our top-25 players who are 23 or younger in ...
Magic Johnson's Movie List and NBA Draft Nike Academy Recap
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker where we break down Magic Johnson's movie list, as well as all of the players who participated in the Nike A...
The Rich Paul Rule, Durant Speaks, and The Warriors Will Be Good
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dieter Kurtenbach joins and we chat about a variety of things. First, we chat about the Rich Paul Rule, and why it's total bullshit o...
Draymond Green Extension, McCollum Extension, 2020 Free Agents
03 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, it's a two-parter! First, Dieter Kurtenbach joins and we break down the Draymond Green four-year, $100 million extension -- as well a...
Analytics and the NBA with Seth Partnow
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Seth is back! My new colleague at The Athletic, Seth Partnow, joins the show and we chat about a variety of topics surrounding analytics in the NBA, i...
Beal Extension/Trades/; 2019 Rookie Extensions w/ Cole Zwicker
27 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker about three topics. First, we chat about Bradley Beal, and the Wizards options for him. What should they do ...
The Tampering Pod; the Clippers; Wizards front office
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dieter and I talk about the the Clippers, then we take a brief tangent onto baseball and the trade deadline, then we chat about Tampe...
Westbrook-CP3 Trade; NBA Summer League Recap
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker about two subjects: the Russell Westbrook-Chris Paul trade, and NBA Summer League. First, we talk for half a...
Kawhi Leonard Trade from All Angles with Cole Zwicker
07 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cole joins and we break down what happened with the Kawhi Leonard deal. How does it shift the balance of power in the NBA? How does i...
NBA FREE AGENCY MADNESS EMERGENCY PODCAST with Cole Zwicker
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cole Zwicker joins and we break down what ended up being a completely bonkers opening day of free agency. We break down Kevin Durant ...
NBA Free Agency Preview, Lakers stuff with Dieter Kurtenbach
29 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Dieter about a bunch of free agency stuff, including Harrison Barnes, the Lakers, Kemba Walker, Al Horford, a quick Kevin...
2019 NBA Draft Top-10 Prospects Breakdown; Conley Trade; Horford Opt-Out
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the pod I'm joined by Cole Zwicker. We start by breaking down the Mike Conley trade, then move into the Al Horford opt-out. Then, we do the top-1...
2019 NBA Mock Draft; Anthony Davis Trade Thoughts with Cole Zwicker
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker. We break down the Anthony Davis deal and run through all of the pieces of the trade. We actually kind of li...
NBA Draft Big Board Nos. 20 through 11; Kevin Durant injury
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker where we break down the wild Game 5 between the Raptors and Warriors, including Kevin Durant's injury. We tr...
Raptors take 3-1 series lead and dominate Warriors at home
08 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I get with Dieter Kurtenbach and we chat about the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant, the Warriors dynasty, the Raptors unbelievable play, and...
NBA Draft Big Board, Nos. 30-21; Warriors take Game 2 in NBA Finals
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cole Zwicker and I break down Game 2 of the NBA Finals and where the series stands heading the rest of the way. Then, we start our ...
NBA Finals Game One Review, Raptors beat Warriors
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dieter Kurtenbach joins to break down Game One of the NBA Finals. lot of fun talk here breaking down a big game one win for the Rapto...
NBA Finals Preview, RJ Hampton Discussion, NBA Draft Decisions
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cole Zwicker joins the podcast and we jump around to every level of basketball within the course of an hour and a half. First, we dis...
All-Defense and All-Rookie teams; NBA Draft Combine Thoughts
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker. We break down the All-Rookie and All-Defense teams, noting what our teams would look like in each situation...
NBA Draft Lottery Madness: What happens now?
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, I chat with good friend of the program Cole Zwicker, where we break down all the madness that unfolded as the New Orle...
NBA Playoffs, do NBA TV Ratings matter?, Jokic/Kawhi/Giannis/KD w/ Dieter Kurtenbach
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dieter Kurtenbach jumps on to chat with me about like 100 different things in a very scattered podcast. We start with Liverpool (because of course), t...
Breaking Down Each Conference Semifinal Series; NBA Draft talk w/ Cole Zwicker
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Cole Zwicker and I break down, in order: Golden State-Houston Boston-Milwaukee Toronto-Philadelphia Denver-Portland, Then, we chat ...
DAME Appreciation Podcast; What have we learned from the NBA playoffs?
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cole Zwicker returns! We chat about what's been going on with Cole the last year. Then, we move on to Damian Lillard, and his place i...
NBA Playoffs with Michael Pina, including Simmons, 76ers, Celtics, Lillard and more
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Michael Pina from over at SB Nation about a lot of different NBA playoffs stuff. We spend the first 25 minutes on the Ben...
Panic Meter for NBA Playoff Series after Game 1
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Dieter Kurtenbach about every Game 1 in the NBA Playoffs series. We frame each series with a Panic Meter: a 0 to 5 rating...
The Magic Johnson Just Quit/Playoff Preview Podcast
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Dieter Kurtenbach about the BANANAS last few days of the regular season. We start with Magic Johnson's hilarious, impromp...
Previewing the NBA Draft Prospects in the NCAA Tournament
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I hop on with Chris Stone from Sporting News, and we preview every matchup in the NCAA Tournament from an NBA Draft perspective. What...
Who will Impact the NBA the most in 2019?
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Dieter Kurtenbach, where we break down the people across the NBA that will shape the league most in the calendar 2019 yea...
Celtics and Warriors; Lakers mess; The West teams chasing the Dubs
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Dieter Kurtenbach about the Celtics-Warriors game last night, the ultimate narrative game of this NBA season thus far. We...
The Betting on College Basketball in March Preview Podcast with Rob Dauster
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with friend of the program Rob Dauster about college basketball. At the Game Theory Podcast, we understand that conference tou...
The Should Zion Sit? and NCAA amateurism debate with Doug Gottlieb
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I get with Doug Gottlieb from Fox Sports, where we chat about a lot of different topics centering around one all-encompassing force o...
Is Zion the No. 1 NBA Asset right now? Dell Demps fired, NBA Draft
16 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam and Cole chat about Dell Demps being fired by the New Orleans Pelicans, and why the time was right. The Demps era will be known f...
The Pelicans should sit Anthony Davis; the Thunder and the rest of the West
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Dieter Kurtenbach about some NBA topics heading into the All-Star break. First, we talk about the Thunder, which leads into...
LIVE NBA Trade Deadline Reactions -- Fultz, Gasol, and more w/ Cole Zwicker
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Cole Zwicker and I break down a variety of trades. We chat about all of the deals in the order below. Then, we chat about Anthony Dav...
Is the Harris deal the right move for Philly? Memphis talks, more with Dave DuFour
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave DuFour joins and we chat about all the trades that have gone done 24 hours out from NBA Trade Deadline. First, we break down the...
Why the Pelicans should wait on an Anthony Davis deal with Tony Jones
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam Vecenie is joined by Tony Jones, where they discuss the latest in As The Anthony Davis Rumors Turn, with Rich Paul leaks and info...
LIVE Reaction: Kristaps Porzingis Trade to Dallas; More Anthony Davis trades
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Game Theory Podcast, Cole Zwicker joins and we break down what the hell just happened. Why did the Knicks dump Kristaps Porzing...
Emergency Anthony Davis Trade Speculation Podcast
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Dieter Kurtenbach joins to discuss everything Anthony Davis. First, we chat about the Pelicans in general, and their direction. Then,...
NBA Trade Deadline Preview; Duke-Virginia; DPOY in College Basketball
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cole Zwicker joins the podcast and we preview the NBA's trade deadline. Who should be on the move? What teams could act as sellers, a...
James Harden's run; Luka Doncic coverage; Best NBA Fighters w/ MGrads
19 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MGrads comes on the podcast and chats about James Harden's insane scoring run, on the media coverage surrounding rookies and Luka Don...
Capela hurt; Reddish goes off; Robin Lopez trades?; random prospects
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cole Zwicker joins and we do a split podcast. The first half is on the NBA, with us discussing the Clint Capela injury to start. Can ...
Midseason NBA Awards: MVP, DPOY, All-NBA, ROY, more
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam is joined by Dieter Kurtenbach, where the two of them break down their midseason picks for MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, 6MOY, ROY, Most Im...
Thibs out in Minnesota; Ben Simmons Debate; Parsons out; NBA Draft
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker about the Tom Thibodeau era ending in Minnesota, the Fred Hoiberg/Ryan Saunders of it all, and what we think...
Who replaces Alford at UCLA? NBA Draft Risers; Dennis Smith and Pat McCaw
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is a two-part year-end episode. In the first 40 minutes of the episode, Rob Dauster and I talk about UCLA and Steve Alford being fired. It's a re...
Anthony Davis Trade Season kicks off in earnest; Warriors problems; Celtics-Sixers
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dieter Kurtenbach joins the show and we break down all angles of the Pelicans-Anthony Davis situation. Given that Davis is making pub...
The Suns; The Rookie Class; The 2019 Draft with Cole Zwicker
22 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Making a triumphant return to the podcast, Cole Zwicker joins to chat about a few interesting player development and evaluation topics. First, we ch...
Skip vs. LeBron in a race?; Ariza trade, Dinwiddie Extension, Nuggets great, Sixers depth?
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Dieter Kurtenbach about the NBA and life and technology apparently. 1:30-11:00: Could Skip Bayless beat Tom Brady or Le...
Curry lands on the moon; the Bulls; the Lakers are good!; the Thunder are good!
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, Dieter Kurtenbach makes his triumphant return from his sojourn to South America. 1:30-7:20 -- STEPHEN CURRY MOON LAN...
The Raptors Rule; Spurs struggle; Wolves rebound; Pacers are quiet fun
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michael Pina from over at Vice Sports joins the show to talk about a lot of different teams. First, we chat about the Raptors, the be...
Bulls Fire Hoiberg; The Raptors are super fun; NBA Draft w/ Ricky O'Donnell
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricky O'Donnell joins the podcast to chat about Fred Hoiberg getting fired by the Chicago Bulls. What do we make of the Hoiberg era? ...
NBA Draft: Ja Morant vs Darius Garland? Duke's offense; Early season sleepers
01 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Stone of Sporting News joins the podcast and we chat about some NBA Draft matters. Ja Morant played one of this two most critic...
Bucks are the best team of the NBA's first quarter; Magic! West Playoff Picture
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Dieter Kurtenbach about a variety of NBA topics. Intro: Start to 2:20. Bucks: 2:20.... Bucks Offense is best in NBA: 2:...
Jazz Problems; Lakers figure things out; Draft Thoughts and more with Tony Jones
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tony Jones chats about the team he covers, the Utah Jazz. We break down some of the issues that currently exist on both sides of the ...
Hayward out of the starting lineup; Fultz shoulder specialist; Luka is balling
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Dieter Kurtenbach about a variety of topics. First, we hit on Gordon Hayward moving out of the Celtics' starting lineup i...