Game Theory Podcast

Mark Schindler joins the show and we chat about three topics here before undoubtedly going on a number of other tangents. First, we start with James Harden, and what can be expected of his situation moving forward. Is there actually a trade on the market that fits the needs of the 76ers? We explore.Then we dive into three big overseas commitments to blue bloods: Zvonimir Ivisic to Kentucky, Aday Mara to UCLA, and Johnny Furphy to Kansas.Then, we chat more about the PJ Washington restricted free agency situation and Mark explains why PJ is such an intriguing player moving forward.Finally, we chat about four younger, rising guys that we think could break out with more minutes this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Spinella takes over the show and asks Sam Vecenie 10 questions about team building and philosophy across the NBA with regard to the NBA Draft and young players.Also, they start with thoughts on the NBA's statement on Damian Lillard and his trade that may be forthcoming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the show and we break down a few NBA-related topics. First, we chat about Damian Lillard again. We do an exercise here: essentially, the idea is this: if not Miami, then who? If we suspend disbelief for a second and say that Miami can't get Lillard, who should go all-in and try to get him given the treasure trove of assets it would require?Then, we answer your listener questions! Come join and ask us questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht joins the show today to break down what remains of the 2023 NBA Offseason? Will James Harden or Damian Lillard get traded? Is Pascal Siakam available or not? Will any more rookie contracts get extended? Will any more stars get extended? Will Jaylen Brown sign an extension? Who are the best free agents remaining? All that and more, in the 10 most important questions remaining this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the show while I try to do what is essentially a sick game on the podcast. I have the Vegas flu after getting back from Las Vegas late last week, and we're going to stop and break down the performances of the 2023 NBA Draft picks at Summer League. We'll dive deep into Anthony Black, Ausar Thompson, Marcus Sasser, Jett Howard, Dereck Lively II, Bilal Coulibaly, Jarace Walker, Keyonte George, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the show while I try to do what is essentially a sick game on the podcast. I have the Vegas flu after getting back from Las Vegas late last week, and we're going to stop and break down the performances of the 2023 NBA Draft picks at Summer League. We'll dive deep into Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller, the Thompson twins, Summer League MVP Cam Whitmore and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Schlecht live from NBA Summer League, breaking down the first couple of games of Las Vegas Summer League, from the perspective of the most interesting 2nd/3rd-Year Players in attendance! We start with the Houston Rockets' breakouts, including Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason, both of whom have looked like the two best guys in Summer League thus far.Then, we hit Chet Holmgren and a quick thought on Jalen Williams. Then, we move to Keegan Murray, the Pistons with Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, Bennedict Mathurin, Shaedon Sharpe, Dyson Daniels, Johnny Davis, Ochai Agbaji, Max Christie, Peyton Watson, and more, including a quick take on the difference between the Memphis Grizzlies' summer league team and the Charlotte Hornets Summer League team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Schindler joins the show, and we break down five topics across the NBA. We start with an update on the Damian Lillard saga, as the Blazers look set to try to dig in their heels on whether or not they will move him. Then, we chat about the Dallas Mavericks, who acquired Grant Williams and offer-sheeted Matisse Thybulle this week. Then we move to Bol Bol getting waived by the Orlando Magic. Finally, we chat a bit more about the Rockets, because Mark wants to talk about the Rockets.IntroDamian Lillard Trade TalksMavericks get Grant Williams, offer sheet Matisse ThybulleBol Bol Waived by MagicHouston Rockets TalkBrandon Miller Summer League Start Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robby Kalland joins the show today and we dive deep into Days 2 and 3 of NBA Free Agency!0:00 Intro5:10 Damian Lillard asks for trade from Portland23:25 What are the Houston Rockets doing? Sign Dillon Brooks to a 4-yr/80M deal; miss out on Brook Lopez; sign Jock Landale; trade TyTy Washington, Usman Garuba, KJ Martin, Josh Christopher?50:23 Brook Lopez back with MIL on 2-yr, $48M deal58:46 Austin Reaves re-signs with Lakers: 4-yr/54M1:08:18 Max Strus gets to Cleveland; 4-yr, 63M; Cedi, Lamar Stevens, 2nd go to SAS, 2nd goes to Miami; Cavs sign Ty Jerome; Cavs trade for Damian Jones;1:15:33 Extension Time! Domantas Sabonis signs 5-yr, $217M with SAC; $197M in new money; Also sign Sasha Vezenkov to 3-yr/22M deal1:22:55 LaMelo Ball signs 5-yr, $260M extension with CHA; Also, Miles Bridges signs qualifying offer for $7.9M1:32: 13 Tyrese Haliburton signs 5-yr, $207M extension with supermax language with IND; IND also trades for Obi Toppin1:37:03 Desmond Bane signs 5-yr, $207M extension with MEM1:40:18 Donte DiVincenzo signs 4/50M deal with NYK1:44: 17 SPEED ROUND Jalen McDaniels to TOR for 2-yr, $9M deal; Dallas re-signs Dwight Powell; Nuggets sign Justin Holiday; Vasa Micic to OKC1:52:00 SHOUT OUT RICKIE FOWLER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Spinella is here, and we dive deep into the first day of NBA Free Agency, breaking down all of the deals that have occurred in the first three hours.0:00 Intro1:30 Fred VanVleet signs in Houston!12:13 Jakob Poeltl re-signs in Toronto, where does Toronto go from here?19:30 Jerami Grant re-signs in Portland!28:33 Kyrie Irving re-signs in Dallas!37:45 Bruce Brown signs with Indiana!43:33 Draymond Green re-signs with Golden State45:32 Kyle Kuzma re-signs in Washington!50:54 Cam Johnson re-signs in Brooklyn!53:10 Detroit Pistons aside, what now?57:34 Back to Cam Johnson58:18 Khris Middleton back to Milwaukee!1:02:10 Los Angeles Lakers sign Vincent, Rui, Reddish, Prince1:06:00 Austin Reaves aside, why the Spurs should max and Lakers should match1:09:30 Back to the Lakers signings1:12:13 Suns sign Bates-Diop, Watanabe, Eubanks, Metu, Okogie, Lee1:15:53 Kristaps Porzingis signs 2-yr, $60 extension with Boston1:19:14 Cavaliers re-sign LeVert, sign Niang, maybe Strus next?1:23:10 Bulls re-sign Coby White, sign Jevon Carter; Also Sam's brain momentarily breaks while comprehending Balsa Koprivica's rights getting traded1:28:20 Wizards trade Monte Morris to Pistons1:31:10 Speed Round! Herb Jones-NOP deal, Ingles to ORL, Tre Jones to SAS, Shake Milton to MIN, Trey Lyles and Chris Duarte to SAC, others1:48:30 Q and A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices