Game Theory

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Lakers take 3-1 lead; Why LaMelo at No. 1?; NBA Draft Wings Deep Dive with Spencer Pearlman Oct 08, 2020

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NBA scouting consultant Spencer Pearlman joins to talk the Lakers taking a 3-1 lead, why LaMelo Ball sits at No. 1 on each of our boards, and we dive deep into Isaac Okoro, Devin Vassell, Patrick Williams, Saddiq Bey and Aaron Nesmith. Lakers-Heat: 0:00-20:00 LaMelo Ball at No. 1: 24:00-34:00 Nesmith: 34:00-41:30 Bey: 41:30-48:00 Williams: 48:00-57:00 Vassell: 57:00-1:07:00 Okoro: 1:07:00-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA Draft Bubble Deep Dive and Combine Thoughts; Celtics Options? Oct 01, 2020

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Matt Pennie joins Sam to discuss the NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics and their offseason, and Kentucky prospects. We bounce all over the place to discuss a wide variety of topics, Pennie shares some news on what the shooting workouts at the combine will look like, and we dive deep on the Bubble and what it means to the NBA Draft process this year. We also laugh hysterically at Sam's disaster fantasy football team in the college basketball media league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA Finals Preview; Doc Rivers Fired with Seth Partnow Sep 29, 2020

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Seth Partnow joins to preview the NBA Finals, discuss how each finalist was built, and then get a surprise mid-podcast with Doc Rivers getting fired by the Clippers. Time Stamps: How each finalist was built: 0:00:00-0:35:00 Doc Rivers Fired: 0:38:00-0:49:00 NBA Finals Preview: 0:49:00 to end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nuggets Deep Dive with Matt Moore; Donovan Hired in Chicago; Markus Howard Interview Sep 24, 2020

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It's a two-parter! First episode is with Matt Moore from The Action Network, where we dive very deep on the Denver Nuggets and why they have taken a true leap during this playoffs. What has gone right? Why has Jamal Murray been so good? Why Nikola Jokic has become the best true center in the league. How has the Nuggets supporting cast helped out? Then, we chat about the Bulls' decision to hire Billy Donovan as their head coach. The second part of the episode is an interview with Markus Howard out of Marquette. Seen as a potential second round pick, Howard is a two-time All-American who averaged 28 points per game as a senior. Why is he not higher on draft boards? I ask him about that, his upbringing in basketball, and much more in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

X's and O's Deep Dive of Denver-Los Angeles and Boston-Miami with Mo Dakhil Sep 21, 2020

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Mo Dakhil is a former video coordinator for multiple NBA teams and the Australian national basketball team. He's also a podcaster and writer for us at The Athletic, so I brought him on to dive deep into what's happening in the X's and O's of the Nuggets-Lakers series, followed by the Heat-Celtics series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Demise of the Clippers w/ Jovan Buha; Desmond Bane Interview Sep 17, 2020

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Two-part episode! In the first episode, Jovan Buha from The Athletic. We chatted about how the Clippers fell apart against the Nuggets, and how the flaws in this team were readily apparent all season. Also, where do they go from here? In the second part, I interview TCU guard and potential first round pick Desmond Bane, chatting about his upbringing, his development in basketball, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How the Nuggets pushed the Clippers to Seven; Raps/Celtics; Team-building in the playoffs Sep 14, 2020

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Nuggets-Clippers: 0:00 to 33:30 Raptors-Celtics and team-building for the playoffs: 35:00-1:00:07 Rockets: 1:10:00 to end

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Bucks' Demise; Billy Donovan out in OKC; NBA Draft Hot Takes with Seth Partnow Sep 09, 2020

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In this episode, I chat with Seth Partnow about a few topics. We start with the Milwaukee Bucks, the organization he used to work for. We chat about how the Heat series exposed some holes, what to lay at the feet of Mike Budenholer, and what to lay at the feet of the front office. And where do they go from here?

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Raptors-Celtics, Bucks-Heat, and the Dissonance of Enjoying Football Sep 07, 2020

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The 400th episode of the Game Theory Podcast is super packed with three guests. First, I chat with The Athletic's Jay King about Celtics-Raptors, and where that series goes from here. Second, I talked with Basketball News' Nekias Duncan about Bucks-Heat and how that series has unfolded. Finally, I finish with Reid Forgrave, as we discuss his new book, "Love, Zac," football, and the dissonance of enjoying a sport that hurts those who participate. Celtics-Raptors: 0:00-24:00 Bucks-Heat: 27:00-51:00 Love, Zac, and football: 51:30-end

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Five Important Questions on the NBA Playoffs with Dave DuFour Sep 02, 2020

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In this episode, I chat with Dave DuFour from The Athletic. I ask Dave five important questions regarding the NBA Playoffs thus far. 1. Is the Mitchell-Murray Leap for real? Is this sustainable? 2. Do the Raptors have enough offensive firepower to overcome the Celtics and make this a series at least? 3. Who is the second best player in the Eastern conference right now? 4. What is Mike Budenholzer doing? 5. Clippers and Lakers get a big rest advantage against their opponents. Does this matter, and are they still on a collision course?

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