Game Theory

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Game Theory episodes

February 07, 2019 LIVE NBA Trade Deadline Reactions -- Fultz, Gasol, and more w/ Cole Zwicker
In this podcast, Cole Zwicker and I break down a variety of trades. We chat about all of the deals in the order below. Then, we chat about Anthony Davis not getting dealt, and about Kevin Durant vs. the Media:
TOR: Marc Gasol for MEM: Jonas, Wright, Miles, 2024 2nd
LAC: Temple, Green for MEM: Bradley — Clippers waive Gortat
MIL: Nikola Mirotic, NOP: Jason Smith, Stanley Johnson, Four future seconds, DET: Thon Maker
ORL: Markelle Fultz for PHI: Jonathon Simmons, OKC 1st, PHI 2nd
CHI: Otto Porter Jr. for WAS: Jabari Parker, Bobby Portis, and a 2nd. — Portis wants 16M, got offered a 40-50M extension
NOP: Markieff Morris for WAS: Wes Johnson
SAC: Harrison Barnes for DAL: Justin Jackson and Z-Bo
PHX: Tyler Johnson, Wayne Ellington for MIA: Ryan Anderson
HOU: Shumpert, Stauskas, Baldwin, CLE: Knight, Chriss, 2019 HOU 1st, SAC: Burks
LAC: Zubac and Beasley for LAL: Muscala
ATL: Shelvin Mack for MEM: Tyler Dorsey
PHI: James Ennis for HOU: 2021 2nd
POR: Skal for SAC: Swanigan
HOU: 2nd for IND: Stauskas, Baldwin
PHI: Malachi Richardson, a 2nd, Emir Preldzic for TOR: Cash
Anthony Davis Not Dealt
Kevin Durant vs. the Media

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1 hr 42 min
February 06, 2019 Is the Harris deal the right move for Philly? Memphis talks, more with Dave DuFour
In this episode, Dave DuFour joins and we chat about all the trades that have gone done 24 hours out from NBA Trade Deadline. First, we break down the Tobias Harris trade to Philadelphia. Why is that a deal that makes sense for them? Is there a reason that this deal might not work? Is there an opportunity cost?
Next, we talk about the Memphis talks. What do we think of the potential Marc Gasol deal to Charlotte? What do we think of the offers for Mike Conley? Then, we chat about the Detroit-Milwaukee deal, the Detroit-Lakers deal, and the Rodney Hood trade to Portland.

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47 min
February 05, 2019 Why the Pelicans should wait on an Anthony Davis deal with Tony Jones
In this episode, Sam Vecenie is joined by Tony Jones, where they discuss the latest in As The Anthony Davis Rumors Turn, with Rich Paul leaks and information galore. Also, we play some game theory and play out some scenarios on why the Pelicans should wait to deal Anthony Davis. Also, we break down what the Lakers package is.
Next, we move to Lonzo Ball. Why it's funny Lonzo thinks he has sway in where he ends up, why Lonzo is a great fit in Phoenix, and why we still buy him overall. Then, we move on to talking about the Kristaps Porinzigs deal. Re-visiting five days after the deal, why I still don't love if for the Knicks.
Then, we move on to Mike Conley. Tony provides a bit of reporting on where the Conley talks stand, why Conley would be a great fit in Utah, why he'd make sense in a lot of places, and why the Pistons should go and try to get him, too. We also chat about Marc Gasol.
Finally, we finish on NBA Prospects talk. Some Ja Morant, some Zion, and some sleepers to watch over the next year.

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1 hr 10 min
January 31, 2019 LIVE Reaction: Kristaps Porzingis Trade to Dallas; More Anthony Davis trades
In this episode of the Game Theory Podcast, Cole Zwicker joins and we break down what the hell just happened. Why did the Knicks dump Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks essentially in a salary move? Do they feel this confident on Kevin Durant? What is Kristaps actual trade value? Why is this a good deal for the Mavericks?
We also talk trading Anthony Davis and what such a deal could look like before we were rudely interrupted by the WojBombs. Finally, we finish on the NBA Draft, and discuss some of the prospects we've seen and been fans of recently, including the three prospects at Kentucky, Dylan Windler, Kevin Porter Jr., Matisse Thybulle, Aaron Nesmith, Aaron Wiggins, Neemias Queta, and more.

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1 hr 38 min
January 28, 2019 Emergency Anthony Davis Trade Speculation Podcast
In this podcast, Dieter Kurtenbach joins to discuss everything Anthony Davis. First, we chat about the Pelicans in general, and their direction. Then, we talk about Boston, the Knicks, the Lakers, and all of the other potential deals. What is the best asset in a potential deal? Then, we continue to discuss why the Pelicans should tear the whole thing down and trade Julius Randle, Nikola Mirotic, and look into Jrue Holiday offers.

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1 hr 27 min
January 23, 2019 NBA Trade Deadline Preview; Duke-Virginia; DPOY in College Basketball
In this episode, Cole Zwicker joins the podcast and we preview the NBA's trade deadline. Who should be on the move? What teams could act as sellers, as a large portion of the NBA gears up to be buyers? What teams could realistically act as buyers? What names should be on the market? What are the Grizzlies going to do, and what is the market for their stars?
Then, we move on to college. We break down what we liked in Virginia-Duke on Saturday, then move on to discuss Nassir Little's breakout week. Finally, we chat about Defensive Player of the Year in the NCAA, after the Naismith Award released its 15-person watch list for its award (an immensely frustrating list missing two of the top-10 defenders in the country)

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1 hr 38 min
January 19, 2019 James Harden's run; Luka Doncic coverage; Best NBA Fighters w/ MGrads
In this episode, MGrads comes on the podcast and chats about James Harden's insane scoring run, on the media coverage surrounding rookies and Luka Doncic, on the new AAU and recruiting calendar changes, on the NBA's best fighters, and on Tre Jones and Duke.
Yeah, MGrads and I really jumped around a lot.

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1 hr 16 min
January 15, 2019 Capela hurt; Reddish goes off; Robin Lopez trades?; random prospects
In this episode, Cole Zwicker joins and we do a split podcast. The first half is on the NBA, with us discussing the Clint Capela injury to start. Can James Harden possibly keep up this pace? Then we move to Robin Lopez. Should the Bulls hang on to him for a trade, or buy him out? We make the case that a trade between the Bulls and the Rockets could make a lot of sense, and also run through the other potential options for the Rockets to replace Capela over this stretch.
Then, we move on to Chicago in full, where Jim Boylen got more money, including more guaranteed money next season. We, uh....riff on that.
Finally, we move on and chat about the NBA Draft and some college prospect. Cam Reddish finally broke out again for Duke. Why that's important. Then, we run the gamut on Aric Holman, Terrence Davis, Tyrese Haliburton, Chuma Okeke, Rayshaun ammonds, Nic Claxton, Isaiah Roby, Jalen Pickett, and the weird Kevin Porter suspension.

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1 hr 26 min
January 11, 2019 Midseason NBA Awards: MVP, DPOY, All-NBA, ROY, more
In this episode, Sam is joined by Dieter Kurtenbach, where the two of them break down their midseason picks for MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, 6MOY, ROY, Most Improved and COY.

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1 hr 28 min
January 08, 2019 Thibs out in Minnesota; Ben Simmons Debate; Parsons out; NBA Draft
In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker about the Tom Thibodeau era ending in Minnesota, the Fred Hoiberg/Ryan Saunders of it all, and what we think of the Timberbulls being no more.
Next, we chat about Ben Simmons, and whether or not Ben needs to shoot to be a success in Philadelphia.
Then, we move onto some news-y stuff, like Patrick McCaw's contract being waived in Cleveland and Chandler Parsons being waived in Memphis.
Finally, we move on to draft stuff. Jordan Poole has broken out in a big way. What do we think of the Brandon Clarke archetype of player? Then, we talk about Jaxson Hayes, someone who we both like, but that Cole likes a considerable amount more than I do.

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1 hr 28 min

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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.