Game Theory

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James Harden Crushes Morey. How did this fall apart? Trentyn Flowers to NBL over Louisville; 2024 NBA Draft Lookahead Aug 18, 2023

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Bryce Simon joins the show for the first time and we hit a few different topics. Bryce is awesome at talking about the NBA Draft, so we have him come on to chat about some 2024 NBA Draft prospects he's looking forward to tracking, as well as his overall thoughts. But first, we start with an update on James Harden throwing Daryl Morey entirely under the bus, and Trentyn Flowers making the decision to head to Adelaide with the 36ers instead of going to Louisville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 2024 NBA Mock Expansion Draft! How would two new teams look if they entered the NBA in 2024? Aug 16, 2023

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Adam Spinella and Sam Vecenie dive DEEP into what a potential 2024 Expansion Draft would look like, with excel spreadsheets, rules, plans, and all. We have it all set up thanks to Adam! Many rules, many negotiations to be had, and a lot of fun players to be picked. Here is the doc we're using to work off of that Adam created! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1icfYiwXDSNqDRPMX8s5V4ee0ofeUj6liP08bpdI1348/edit#gid=0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Harden Trade Talks End: What do 76ers do now? Cooper Flagg reclassifies, other news/mailbag Aug 14, 2023

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Adam Spinella joins the show to chat about some news and notes across the basketball world. First, they chat about the big news that James Harden trade talks have broken down, according to ESPN, and that he still does not plan to report to camp, according to The Athletic. Where does that leave all of this? Then, they talk two big high school things. First, Cooper Flagg has officially reclassified into the 2024 recruiting class. How does that change things moving forward for the 2025 NBA Draft? Also, Flory Bidunga commits to Kansas, who is on a heater right now across the recruiting world. Finally, some questions and answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pascal Siakam Trade Market: Should Toronto Move him? Should Atlanta do it? Plus 2024 NBA Draft Takes Aug 12, 2023

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Pascal Siakam remains in the news as a potential trade target. So with Mark Schindler, Sam dives into what a potential trade market for Siakam would look like. Is Atlanta clearly the best fit? Does a De'Andre Hunter and A.J. Griffin core of a trade plus picks make sense from Atlanta to Toronto? Who could the other suitors be. Then, we dive a bit into the 2024 NBA Draft, as Sam released his 2024 mock draft earlier this week at The Athletic. Anything there stand out to Mark? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the Detroit Pistons in 2023-24? Also: Thoughts on Team USA heading into the World Cup Aug 10, 2023

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James Edwards joins the show to chat about the Pistons, who after Cade Cunningham's Team USA Select Team performance have become the talk of the NBA. We also talk about his Ausar Thompson feature from today, and what reasonable expectations are for the Pistons heading into the 2023-24. We might also take some questions, and we'll definitely chat about Team USA in the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why can NBA Draft Prospects struggle to live up to expectations? Deep-diving into what to learn from past NBA Drafts Aug 07, 2023

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Adam Spinella joins the show and we have a fun idea for an episode from one of our listeners. What makes prospects struggle to succeed in the NBA if they've been taken highly in the NBA Draft? Sam gives an overarching idea set of why this can happen, and he and Adam dive deep into some examples going back from the 2015 draft through the 2020 NBA Draft, explaining with some specific players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does James Harden have a trade market? Also: PJ Washington Free Agency; Ivisic to Kentucky, Mara to UCLA, Furphy to Kansas Aug 04, 2023

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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

NBA Draft and Young Player Philosophy: Best Rocket? Cade, Mobley or Paolo? 10 Qs from Adam Spinella Jul 31, 2023

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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

Damian Lillard Trade Ideas: If Not Miami, then Who? Bizarre Myles Powell-NBA Draft Lawsuit; Also: Answering Reader Questions! Jul 27, 2023

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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

THE 10 BIGGEST REMAINING NBA OFFSEASON QUESTIONS: Lillard, Harden Trades? Contract Extensions? Free Agents? Jul 25, 2023

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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

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