Game Theory Podcast

Danny Leroux joins Sam and we're here to break down all of the rookie extensions that occurred over the last month, and generally what the rookie extension window has told us about the new collective bargaining agreement and team building within it.We'll talk Devin Vassell, Jaden McDaniels, Onyeka Okongwu, Deni Avdija, Josh Green, Cole Anthony, Aaron Nesmith, Zeke Nnaji, and Payton Pritchard, in addition to some of the earlier ones like Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, LaMelo Ball and Desmond Bane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Simon joins Sam today and we're going to talk about the biggest questions for each NBA team heading into the 2023-24 season. Some of these are good, some of them are bad, but we'll talk about all 15 teams in alphabetical order, from the Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets to Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs and the Utah JazzCHAPTERS0:00 Intro1:36 Dallas Mavericks8:50 Denver Nuggets/Zeke Nnaji Extension15:30 Golden State Warriors20:39 Houston Rockets26:26 LA Clippers30:43 LA Lakers35:03 Memphis Grizzlies/Steven Adams Out43:42 Minnesota Timberwolves48:39 New Orleans Pelicans51:26 Oklahoma City Thunder55:50 Phoenix Suns1:01:19 Portland Trail Blazers1:09:48 Sacramento Kings1:13:36 San Antonio Spurs/Victor1:18:24 Utah Jazz1:23:13 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Simon joins Sam today and we're going to talk about the biggest questions for each NBA team heading into the 2023-24 season. Some of these are good, some of them are bad, but we'll talk about all 15 teams in alphabetical order, from the Atlanta Hawks and the Boston Celtics to the Toronto Raptors and the Washington WizardsCHAPTERS0:00 Intro4:16 Atlanta Hawks10:32 Boston Celtics16:06 Brooklyn Nets23:22 Charlotte Hornets29:02 Chicago Bulls34:34 Cleveland Cavaliers40:56 Detroit Pistons49:26 Indiana Pacers53:53 Miami Heat57:52 Milwaukee Bucks1:01:40 New York Knicks1:06:10 Orlando Magic1:09:37 Philadelphia 76ers1:14:50 Toronto Raptors1:19:30 Washington Wizards And Deni Extension1:24:18 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Simon is here and we're going to answer some listener questions! But first, we'll talk about the James Harden trade discussions, per a report from Sam Amick at The Athletic (a great website!), as well as the Kevin Porter Jr. trade from the Rockets for Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Victor Oladipo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Simon joins the show to break down how some of the rookies have looked in the preseason so far. We dive deep into Victor Wembanyama's WTF game against Miami, Scoot's start, the Thompson twin flashes, Bilal Coulibaly's play, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Vecenie is largely going to go solo on this episode, breaking down some of the things he's seen from preseason basketball thus far. Some news and notes and first impressions on New Orleans-Orlando, Boston-Philadelphia, Spurs-OKC, Brooklyn-Lakers, Hornets-Heat, and Rockets-Pacers.But first, Adam Spinella is here, and he says goodbye to the podcast before going to work for the Philadelphia 76ers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Bryce Simon joins the show and we dive deep into a few different topics. We start with James Harden and the seeming progress that might exist in a potential Clippers-76ers trade. Then, we talk quickly about the Kai Jones trade request which, uh, what now?The bulk of the episode, though, will be spent talking about our favorite breakout players in 2023-24 in the NBA. What six guys are we most looking forward to watching take a leap next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Lloyd is here to come on the show and explain fantasy basketball to me in 2023-24. What's going on? Why should you play fantasy basketball? And most importantly, what do you need to know about your upcoming fantasy drafts for this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Schindler joins the show and we have three topics to break down. First, we're going to talk about the teams who lost out on acquiring Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday, including Miami, Toronto and Philadelphia. Do they shift into a different trade? Change directions? In Toronto's case, maybe choose a direction?Then, we're going to talk some news and notes, including Devin Vassell signing his deal, and potential landing spots for Malcolm Brogdon if the Blazers decide to move him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Simon joins the show again and we're here to break down trades! Jrue Holiday was moved to the Boston Celtics for Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams III, and two first round picks. What do we make of this move?Then, we pivot to the Eastern Conference as a whole? Where does this arm's race leave us following the Lillard and Holiday moves? Boston or Milwaukee at the top? Where do Miami, New York and Cleveland fit in? What in the world is going on in Philly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices