Game Theory Podcast

Mark Schindler is here to join the show, and we're going to dive into all of the pre-free agency news and moves. From John Collins' trade to Utah to Nikola Vucevic's extension with the Bulls. Oh yeah, and James Harden's opt-in in order to find a trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the show and we dive deep into the 2023 NBA Draft, and break down what every team in the Western conference did on draft night. We'll go in alphabetical order, discussing all 15 teams for a few minutes and spending a bit more time on the important ones.Dallas MavericksDenver NuggetsGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsLA ClippersLos Angeles LakersMemphis GrizzliesMinnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans PelicansOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix SunsPortland Trail BlazersSacramento KingsSan Antonio SpursUtah Jazz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the show and we dive deep into the 2023 NBA Draft, and break down what every team in the Eastern conference did on draft night. We'll go in alphabetical order, discussing all 15 teams for a few minutes and spending a bit more time on the important ones.Atlanta HawksBoston CelticsBrooklyn NetsCharlotte HornetsChicago BullsCleveland CavaliersDetroit PistonsIndiana PacersMiami HeatMilwaukee BucksNew York KnicksOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ersToronto RaptorsWashington Wizards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's 2023 NBA Draft Day! Adam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie to dive deep into the draft! We'll start breaking down some of the trades that occurred pre-draft, such as Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics, Marcus Smart to the Grizzlies, Chris Paul to the Warriors, Jordan Poole to the Wizards, and more!But moreover, we're breaking down all 30 picks!No. 16 Jazz: Keyonte George 01:56:51Midway Through The First Round Mailbag 02:02:04No. 17 Lakers: Jalen Hood-Schifino 02:10:33No. 18 Heat: Jaime Jaquez Jr. 02:17:40No. 19 Warriors: Brandin Podziemski 02:23:44No. 20 Rockets: Cam Whitmore 02:31:23No. 21 & 22 Nets: Noah Clowney & Dariq Whitehead 02:38:34No. 23 Blazers: Kris Murray 02:49:11No. 24 Mavericks (via Kings): Olivier-Maxence Prosper 02:54:21No. 25 Pistons (via Celtics): Marcus Sasser 03:00:41No. 26 Pacers: Ben Sheppard 03:08:20No. 27 Hornets: Nick Smith Jr. 03:10:48No. 28 Jazz: Brice Sensabaugh 03:17:27No. 29 Nuggets: Julian Strawther 03:19:16No. 30 Clippers: Kobe Brown 03:25:34First Round Recap/Answering Chat Questions 03:28:33Outro 03:57:41 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's 2023 NBA Draft Day! Adam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie to dive deep into the draft! We'll start breaking down some of the trades that occurred pre-draft, such as Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics, Marcus Smart to the Grizzlies, Chris Paul to the Warriors, Jordan Poole to the Wizards, and more!But moreover, we're breaking down all 30 picks!Sections:Intro 00:00Porzingis to Boston, Smart to Memphis 01:23CP3 to the Warriors, Poole to the Wizards 09:08The Grizzlies Future 15:05No. 1 Spurs: Victor Wembanyama 18:30No. 2 Hornets: Brandon Miller 30:27No. 3 Blazers: Scoot Henderson 36:19No. 4 Rockets: Amen Thompson 44:00No. 5 Pistons: Ausar Thompson 50:15No. 6 Magic: Anthony Black 55:17No. 7 Wizards (via Pacers): Bilal Coulibaly & No. 8 Pacers (via Wizards): Jarace Walker 59:45No. 9 Jazz: Taylor Hendricks 01:13:33No. 10 Thunder (via Mavericks): Cason Wallace 01:16:30No. 11 Magic: Jett Howard 01:24:50No. 12 Mavericks (via Thunder): Dereck Lively II 01:34:48No. 13 Raptors: Gradey Dick 01:41:21No. 14 Pelicans: Jordan Hawkins 01:48:51No. 15 Hawks: Kobe Bufkin 01:54:23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Edwards from The Athletic joins the show today to talk about what I think is one of the five most interesting teams in the NBA this offseason: the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons have a top-five draft pick, a ton of cap space, and an intriguing core loaded with interesting talent such as Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren. What do they do in the draft? And who are the most interesting free agents on the market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the show and we chat about a few topics related to the 2023 NBA Draft. Who are our guys in the 2023 NBA Draft? Who do we disagree on? We have fun diving deep.But first, we talk Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns. How is that all the Wizards could get for Beal? What does his fit look like in Phoenix? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the podcast to do a mock draft! Adam and I dive deep into the first round, breaking down 2023 NBA Draft prospects. Potential trades! Potential team fits! All first round picks covered!We start, though, with news that Bradley Beal may or may not be available for a trade! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the show tonight and we break down the Nuggets winning the 2023 NBA Championship from a team-building perspective. What lessons are there to be taken from this championship victory? How does one learn from what the Nuggets built and how they patiently built their core?Then, we'll talk 2023 NBA Draft. What do we make of the rumors that the Pelicans want Scoot Henderson? How do they do it? Do any of the teams at the top decide to bite? Plus, other potential news, notes, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht is here to take over the Game Theory Podcast feed and ask Sam questions about the 2023 NBA Draft class. Particularly, we're going to dive into the perceived weaknesses of 2023 NBA Draft prospects. Are the weaknesses for these prospects true or false? Overhyped or underhyped?We're going to break it all down, and allow Sam to dive into the context of each situation and each issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices