PART 1 - Luka/AD Trade Cont'd! Nico Speaks & Luka's Farewell Letter; PLUS: NBA Allstar Reserves & Snubs! | GAME THEORY PODCAST

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for continued reaction to the stunning Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. They also break down All-Star selections from this past week, highlighting who they believe were the correct picks as well as which players were potentially snubbed.

(NOTE: Recorded before the Kings/Spurs/Bulls trade that sent De'Aaron Fox to SA & Zach Lavine to SAC. Part 2 with full reaction to that deal dropping on the Game Theory Podcast feed later!)'

02:15 - Bryce reacts to the stunning Luka/AD trade

11:22 - Was Nico Harrison afraid of Luka's contract situation that didn't exist?!

37:39 - How good are the Mavericks now w/ Anthony Davis?

43:39 - Luka bids farewell to Dallas

50:02 - Bryce makes THREE statements in reaction to this trade

58:16 - What do the Lakers still need to do ahead of Thursday's deadline?

1:11:55 - SUPERCHATS

1:26:30 - 2025 NBA Allstar Picks & Snubs!

1:42:30 - THE REC CENTER

1:46:26 - Upcoming Programming Schedule/Outro

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