Game Theory

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Game Theory episodes

September 20, 2023 NBA Prospects Who Can Swing NBA Playoff Races, including Mobley, Murray, Holmgren and more; Kelly Oubre signs with 76ers
Mark Schindler joins the show and the two of them break down some of the prospects that have a real chance to swing NBA title races and NBA Playoff races this season. But first, they start with the Kelly Oubre signing with Philadelphia
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1 hr 27 min
September 18, 2023 Lillard Trade Talks Happening Again? NBA Player Participation Policy; Lakers Extend Vanderbilt
The podcast is back, and this time with Bryce Simon! Bryce is here and we're going to talk about a few NBA news and notes that have popped up. First, we'll touch on the Kevin Porter Jr. and Arterio Morris investigations following different accusations of violence against women. Why people within basketball need to take a stricter stance on these issues.
Then, we're going to touch on Damian Lillard and trade talks potentially being back on the cards, per Adrian Wojnarowski. What's going on there?
Then, we'll hit the Jarred Vanderbilt extension news, and some topics on the player participation policy that will go into effect this year.
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1 hr 54 min
September 16, 2023 NBA Betting Western Conference Win Total Over/Under Odds and Projections!
Robby Kalland joins the show to complete our yearly tradition: breaking down in detail each team's win-total over/under line according to Vegas, and deciding which teams we like most and least as comparison to the Vegas consensus.
In this episode, we dive into the Western Conference, breaking down all 15 teams, starting with the Mavericks and going in alphabetical order on down to the Jazz.
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2 hr 28 min
September 13, 2023 NBA Betting Eastern Conference Win Total Over/Under Odds and Projections!
Robby Kalland joins the show to complete our yearly tradition: breaking down in detail each team's win-total over/under line according to Vegas, and deciding which teams we like most and least as comparison to the Vegas consensus.
In this episode, we dive into the Eastern Conference, breaking down all 15 teams, starting with the Hawks and going in alphabetical order on down to the Wizards.
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1 hr 51 min
September 11, 2023 NBA OFFSEASON RECAPS: Rockets, Pacers, Clippers, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat, Bucks, Wolves, Pelicans, Knicks
Eric Nehm joins the show to end our series reviewing the 2023 NBA Offseason by teams! In this episode, we break down the middle 10 teams alphabetically: the Houston Rockets, the Indiana Pacers, the LA Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Miami Heat, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the New Orleans Pelicans and the New York Knicks.
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1 hr 47 min
September 06, 2023 NBA OFFSEASON RECAPS: Thunder, Magic, 76ers, Suns, Blazers, Kings, Spurs, Raptors, Jazz, Wizards
Andrew Schlecht joins the show to start our series reviewing the 2023 NBA Offseason by teams! In this episode, we break down the first 10 teams alphabetically: the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Orlando Magic, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Phoenix Suns, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Sacramento Kings, the San Antonio Spurs, the Toronto Raptors, the Utah Jazz, and the Washington Wizards.
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1 hr 45 min
September 04, 2023 NBA OFFSEASON RECAPS: Hawks, Celtics, Nets, Hornets, Bulls, Cavs, Mavs, Nuggets, Pistons, Warriors
Adam Spinella joins the show to start our series reviewing the 2023 NBA Offseason by teams! In this episode, we break down the first 10 teams alphabetically: the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors.
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2 hr 17 min
August 31, 2023 Brandon Ingram's Team USA struggles; How has NBA evaluation changed in 2023? Detroit Pistons in 2023-24, Sacramento Kings post-breakout
Mark Schindler joins the show and we break down a few different topics that are happening either around the NBA or adjacent to it.
First, we'll start with Brandon Ingram's struggles with Team USA. Do they matter for his future? What does this say about Ingram and his standing league-wide?
Then, we move to the Sacramento Kings, an interesting team worth discussing in light of their offseason where they decided to run it back. What do the post-breakout 2023-24 Sacramento Kings look like?
Finally, we chat about how basketball evaluation has changed in the last 12 months? Is there anything that we've noticed or continued to pick up upon that stands out?
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
2:44 Pistons Talk
3:35 Jaden Ivey Improvement throughout year
5:37 Why I'm fundamentally opposed to Jalen Duren-James Wiseman lineups
11:15 Will Jalen Duren-Isaiah Stewart lineups work?
13:50 Why I would strongly consider starting Alec Burks for the Pistons
17:20 Brandon Ingram on Team USA, what hasn't worked?
21:20 Brandon Ingram's struggles away from the ball and on defense
25:15 Brandon Ingram's dynamic offensive game matters, too
31:15 Ingram and Zion together has been AWESOME
41:38 Sacramento Kings Time!
42:20: Reasons to be bullish on the Kings
45:45 Why the Kings front office has done a great job of building the roster
47:25 Why health is a huge factor for the Kings
49:34 Why Mark is bullish on the Kings winning more games next year anyway
51:05 Chris Duarte is a good bet for the Kings
58:05 Why Denver is the point of comparison for Sacramento's team build
1:04:15 What have we learned evaluation-wise in 2023?
1:07:30 NBA rookies have less time to prove themselves now
1:09:40 The Rondae Hollis-Jefferson example
1:12:10 How Sam has changed his tune on draft stock and when kids should leave school
1:17:25 How many MVP candidates are "elite" athletes by the traditional definition of athleticism?
1:26:20 How has shooting changed and the way you get into your shot
1:34:20 Why the intel piece matters more than ever
1:40:00 Outro and future podcast schedule
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1 hr 44 min
August 28, 2023 2024 NBA Draft Sophomores to watch; PJ Washington signs with CHA; FIBA World Cup Update
Adam Spinella joins the show and we chat about a few different NBA things. We start with PJ Washington signing with the Charlotte Hornets on a 3-year, $48 million deal. Smart move for everyone?
Then, we move to FIBA World Cup quickly and talk about Team USA, and the fun Australia-Germany game from overnight.
Finally, we talk about sophomores in the 2024 NBA Draft. What names do you need to know? How often to sophomores go from expected one-and-dones to actual two-and-dones? And what names do you need to know?
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1 hr 57 min
August 25, 2023 How Philly should handle a Harden trade, and the next 2023-24 NBA Player Movement Dominoes
Danny Leroux joins the podcast to break down what the next NBA dominoes to fall will be in terms of team movement. How should teams be planning moving forward? Where are the potential action points and what teams are we watching as potential movement spots? What decisions will shape the next couple of years of the league?
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1 hr 29 min

About Game Theory

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Sam Vecenie talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. And some thoughts on movies, too.