Game Theory Podcast

Mark Schindler is in the building. We talk about the Nuggets taking a 2-1 lead over the Miami Heat in the 2023 NBA Finals. Nikola Jokic totally dominates, so we chat about that.Then, we'll talk about the Chris Paul news, and how it could impact the Phoenix Suns moving forward if he's waived, or not waived, or waived then stretched, or waived then agrees to a new contract, and more.Finally, we'll about some 2023 NBA Draft news and notes, including the Dariq Whitehead injury update, and a few other prospects that Mark wants to talk about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the show and we break down the first two games of the 2023 NBA Finals, which feature the Nuggets and Heat battling to a 1-1 draw through two games. Have we seen anything that makes you believe the Heat can win this? What have the Heat done well to stymie the Nuggets and make life harder for them?Then, we chat about Bilal Coulibaly, one of the most interesting players in the 2023 NBA Draft. He had his best prospect game of the season earlier this week, so we dive in and break down what makes him an absolutely fascinating upside bet for a team, potentially in the lottery.Finally, we chat a bit about some NBA Draft news and notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Spinella is here and we're going to chat about three things! First, we dive into Celtics-Heat Game 6 and what is in store with Game 7.Then, we're going to talk a bit about the G League Ignite, and finally we'll close on some NBA Draft Early Entry Decisions that we're looking forward to tracking this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Schindler joins the show and we dive into some NBA talking points. The Nuggets sweep the Los Angeles Lakers to reach the NBA Finals so we dive into their roster and understand if there are lessons to be learned from a team-building perspective.Then we chat about the Lakers, a drastically different team-build exercise and what their options are this summer.Finally, we chat a bit about the Heat being up 3-1 against the Celtics, and we'll give a few NBA Draft news and notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the show to break down how the Miami Heat took a commanding 3-0 lead vs the Boston Celtics after the Celtics look like they quit sometime in the middle of the third quarter. What in the world just happened?Then, we chat about some 2023 NBA Draft news and notes, including what do Charlotte and Portland do from here? Do we have any more or less information about their plans than we did previously?Go to https://www.chime.com/theory to sign up for a Chime Checking Account today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robby Kalland from Uproxx is here! The only important bi-annual podcast of the year, when we break down what happens in the Fast and Furious movies. And we have some significant questions about what in the world just happened in Fast X, the latest installment of the Fast and Furious movies.But first, we break down Lakers-Nuggets Game 3. What did we see? Where does that series sit? Then, we chat about Jimmy Butler taking over the basketball world in his dominant fourth quarter against the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Vecenie goes solo tonight and talks about the Nuggets-Lakers series, where the Nuggets are up 2-0 and firmly in the driver's seat as it refers to getting to the NBA Finals. How are they doing it? How are the Lakers struggling and making errors? And also, why this series is showing that Nikola Jokic is the best basketball player on the planet.Then, we'll talk quickly about Celtics-Heat Game 1, and how Boston allowed the Heat to basically get wherever they want whenever they want. We'll break down film on how Jimmy Butler is pinpointing mismatches, and how the Celtics are making it a bit too easy for him to do so.Finally, just some quick NBA Draft and NBA Draft Combine thoughts as we get into that cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Vecenie is joined by Adam Spinella to break down the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery immediately after its conclusion! Who won the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes? What about Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller? How San Antonio, Charlotte, and Portland were the winners, how Houston is still fine, and then finally a mock draft immediately after the order was set!CHAPTERS0:00 Intro1:11 Spurs Win No. 1! How does Wembanyama Fit in SA?10:59 Charlotte gets No. 2: Henderson or Miller?20:16 Portland gets No. 3! How do they handle their future?31:56 Houston Rockets fall to No. 4: Why it works out fine for them47:43 Detroit Pistons drop to No. 557:15 Is there a team most likely to move up from the lottery to the top-five?1:03:30 POST LOTTERY 2023 NBA MOCK DRAFT1:30:00 END OF SHOW Q+A IN COMMENTS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the show to break down Game 7 in Celtics-76ers. What in the world happened in Game 7 as Boston blew out the 76ers and dominated the game. Then, we chat about Memphis and Ja Morant. What is going on, man? Come on. Finally, Phoenix fires Monty Williams and Mat Ishbia seemingly takes over. What happens now?CHAPTERS0:00 Intro2:31 Celtics-76ers Game 7 Intro11:20 FILM: How the Celtics shut down Joel Embiid and James Harden33:02 FILM: How Jayson Tatum wrecked Joel Embiid in space52:53 Where do the 76ers go from here?1:18:30 Ja Morant seen with a firearm on Instagram. What now?1:27:05 Monty Williams fired; Where does Phoenix go from here?1:53:20 NBA Draft Combine lookahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Vecenie is here to break down the Warriors and Lakers Game 6. We spend some time after focusing on the situation facing the Golden State Warriors this summer. Then, he'll chat briefly about the Heat and Nuggets advancing. And then, will close on the Knicks and Suns facing fascinating offseasons over the next few months.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro1:59 Lakers Defeat Warriors 122-1018:35 FILM: How AD Dominated the Interior for the Lakers26:38 Austin Reaves' play and his upcoming contract37:25 Warriors Future: Where do they go from here?53:37 Miami knocks out the Knicks1:00:14 FILM: Bam Adebayo's Off-ball Offensive Play Keyed the Heat in Game 61:11:30 Knicks Offseason Preview: Should they trade for a star?1:25:40 Phoenix Suns Offseason Preview: Why Trading Ayton and Paul Makes Sense1:34:30 Deandre Ayton potential destinations?1:48:20 Chris Paul Destinations?1:54:20 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices