Game Theory Podcast

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NBA Draft and College Basketball Expert Sam Vecenie talks all levels of hoops.

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NBA Draft Big Board Update ...

12.15.2019

In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker, except the typical format of the podcast gets turned on its head. Cole gets to ask me the questions this time, about my overall opinions on this draft class, some format and ...

Game Theory Podcast episodes:

12.15.2019 NBA Draft Big Board Update where Cole asks the Questions In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker, except the typical format of the podcast gets turned on its head. Cole gets to ask me the questions this time, about my overall opinions on this draft class, some format and ...
12.12.2019 NBA Surprises Through The First Quarter Cole Zwicker and Sam discuss some of the fun early-season stories, including Davis Bertans and Washington, Devonte Graham and PJ Washington, the Spurs being bad, and more.
12.07.2019 Knicks Fire Fizdale; Cavs' Revolt; Sleeper Draft Prospects In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker about a variety of topics. First, the Knicks fire David Fizdale. Was it earned? What happens now? Then, the Cavaliers aren't happy with John Beilein. What happens next? Then, we chat Vernon ...
12.05.2019 The Top of the Eastern Conference is loaded; Rockets; The Irishman In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Dieter Kurtenbach about the top of the Eastern Conference. We start with the Bucks because not enough people are talking about how dominant Milwaukee has been to start the year. Then ...
11.30.2019 NBA Draft Prospect Grab Bag: Wiseman, Haliburton, Arizona, more In this podcast, Cole Zwicker and Sam run through their overall thoughts on a big variety of prospects. Somewhat in order of who we discuss: James Wiseman, Tyrese Haliburton, Isaac Okoro, Arizona, Grant Riller, , Florida, Kira lewis, Myles Powell, ...
11.28.2019 Anthony Edwards Explosion, Duke Loses, Maui Invitational Prospects In this episode, Cole Zwicker and I break down a bunch of different college prospects. We start with Anthony Edwards' massive explosion against Michigan State, where he scored 33 points in 15 minutes in the second half. Then, we move ...
11.22.2019 The Yearly Bulls Crisis Podcast with Ricky O'Donnell In this episode, Ricky O'Donnell from SB Nation joins for our yearly "Bulls in Crisis" podcast. In this edition, we discuss Jim Boylen being a disaster, the players struggling, management, and more.
11.20.2019 NBA Ratings are down: should the NBA be worried? In this episode, Dieter Kurtenbach joins me to talk about the NBA ratings stuff. Does it matter that the NBA ratings are down? Should the alarm bells be going for the league? Is this an actual issue of viewership? Or ...
11.15.2019 Are these NBA Draft Prospects for real? With Cole Zwicker In this episode, Cole Zwicker and I break down NBA Draft prospects. Particularly, we start with James Wiseman, move onto the rest of Memphis-Oregon. Then, we have our typical "LaMelo Ball's Australian Journey" segment. Then, we move to Stock Up/Stock ...
11.14.2019 Is this start for real? NBA teams edition In this episode, Cole Zwicker and I break down the starts for seven teams across the NBA and decide whether or not these starts or real or if they're fool's gold in one way or another. The New York Knicks, ...
11.05.2019 NBA Draft Preview: Bigs and Forwards Cole joins the pod, and we break down the bigs and forwards in this draft class for like 90 minutes. It's a lot. James Wiseman, Isaiah Stewart, Jaden McDaniels, Precious Achiuwa, Matthew Hurt, Patrick Williams, and many, many, many more.
10.30.2019 The Only, Supersized College Basketball Preview with the Three Man Weave In this episode, I'm joined by the Three Man Weave guys (Jim, Matt, and Ky) to preview college basketball. We use and explain Season Long Pool to discuss and jump into each conference and team. We go through the Big ...
10.25.2019 Early NBA season thoughts; Rookie Extension Deadline Breakdown In this episode, Cole Zwicker and I run through a lot of different topics! -Ayton suspended and Bagley hurt -Early season thoughts on: Karl-Anthony Towns, Cleveland and the grand point guard experiment, Markelle Fultz, the Miami Heat are crazy athletic, ...
10.22.2019 BOLD predictions for the 2019-20 NBA Season Back again for what I think is the third straight year, Dieter Kurtenbach joins to give bold predictions on the NBA season. We run through the best fiery takes on the 76ers, the Lakers, the Heat, the Kings, the Warriors, ...
10.19.2019 Beal Extension,; Zion Injury; Preseason Thoughts; NBA Draft Wings Preview In this episode, Cole Zwicker joins and we run through some news, some NBA preseason thoughts, and then preview NBA Draft wings. First, we discuss Bradley Beal extension and its effects on both the Wizards and Beal. Then, we chat ...
10.07.2019 2019 NBA Western Conference Win Total Over/Under Betting Predictions In this episode, friend of the program Robby Kalland from UPRoxx Sports joins the podcast, and we chat about Eastern Conference Over/Under Win totals in the NBA. The order we go in: Golden State, LA Clippers, LA Lakers, Phoenix, Sacramento ...
10.03.2019 2019 NBA Eastern Conference Win Total Over/Under Betting Predictions In this episode, friend of the program Robby Kalland from UPRoxx Sports joins the podcast, and we chat about Eastern Conference Over/Under Win totals in the NBA. The order we go in: Boston, Brooklyn, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto Then, Chicago, ...
09.25.2019 2020 NBA Draft: LaMelo Ball's NBL start; preseason Lead Guard Breakdown In this episode, Cole Zwicker is here and we break down some early thoughts on the 2020 NBA Draft. Why this draft is still totally wide open. Then, we jump into breaking down LaMelo Ball's start in the NBL and ...
09.18.2019 Why the US didn't care about the World Cup, and why Tim Tebow is wrong In this episode, it's the first one with me as a married podcaster. Dieter joins, discusses the wedding, then we move onto a few different topics. First, we discuss the FIBA World Cup from the US perspective. Why it really ...
09.03.2019 Top Eight NBA Players, 23 and Under In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker, where we run through our yearly tradition, where we break down our top-25 players who are 23 or younger in the NBA. As usual, the rules are simple: any player born in ...
08.29.2019 Top 25 NBA Players, 23 and Under: Nos. 16 to 9 In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker, where we run through our yearly tradition, where we break down our top-25 players who are 23 or younger in the NBA. As usual, the rules are simple: any player born in ...
08.27.2019 Top 25 NBA Players, 23 and Under: Nos. 25 to 17 In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker, where we run through our yearly tradition, where we break down our top-25 players who are 23 or younger in the NBA. As usual, the rules are simple: any player born in ...
08.14.2019 Magic Johnson's Movie List and NBA Draft Nike Academy Recap In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker where we break down Magic Johnson's movie list, as well as all of the players who participated in the Nike Academy event this weekend, including Cole Anthony, Kahlil Whitney, Scottie Lewis, Udoka ...
08.08.2019 The Rich Paul Rule, Durant Speaks, and The Warriors Will Be Good In this episode, Dieter Kurtenbach joins and we chat about a variety of things. First, we chat about the Rich Paul Rule, and why it's total bullshit on behalf of the NCAA. Then, we chat about Kevin Durant's interview with ...
08.03.2019 Draymond Green Extension, McCollum Extension, 2020 Free Agents In this episode, it's a two-parter! First, Dieter Kurtenbach joins and we break down the Draymond Green four-year, $100 million extension -- as well as his role in the historical context of the NBA. Then, we chat with Cole Zwicker ...
07.31.2019 Analytics and the NBA with Seth Partnow Seth is back! My new colleague at The Athletic, Seth Partnow, joins the show and we chat about a variety of topics surrounding analytics in the NBA, including shot distribution, over/underrated players, what is different about the team side versus ...
07.27.2019 Beal Extension/Trades/; 2019 Rookie Extensions w/ Cole Zwicker In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker about three topics. First, we chat about Bradley Beal, and the Wizards options for him. What should they do if he doesn't sign the extension? Should they trade him? If they decide ...
07.24.2019 The Tampering Pod; the Clippers; Wizards front office In this episode, Dieter and I talk about the the Clippers, then we take a brief tangent onto baseball and the trade deadline, then we chat about Tampering and its effect on the league. How do we fix it, does ...
07.18.2019 Westbrook-CP3 Trade; NBA Summer League Recap In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker about two subjects: the Russell Westbrook-Chris Paul trade, and NBA Summer League. First, we talk for half an hour about why the Westbrook-Paul deal might be the most interesting in the NBA. ...
07.07.2019 Kawhi Leonard Trade from All Angles with Cole Zwicker In this episode, Cole joins and we break down what happened with the Kawhi Leonard deal. How does it shift the balance of power in the NBA? How does it change the stakes across the league? What will the Clippers ...
07.01.2019 NBA FREE AGENCY MADNESS EMERGENCY PODCAST with Cole Zwicker In this episode, Cole Zwicker joins and we break down what ended up being a completely bonkers opening day of free agency. We break down Kevin Durant and Kyrie to the Nets, D'Angelo Russell to the Warriors, Al Horford, Tobias ...
06.29.2019 NBA Free Agency Preview, Lakers stuff with Dieter Kurtenbach In this episode, I chat with Dieter about a bunch of free agency stuff, including Harrison Barnes, the Lakers, Kemba Walker, Al Horford, a quick Kevin Durant update, and the rest of free agency. Oh yeah, and we chat about ...
06.20.2019 2019 NBA Draft Top-10 Prospects Breakdown; Conley Trade; Horford Opt-Out On the pod I'm joined by Cole Zwicker. We start by breaking down the Mike Conley trade, then move into the Al Horford opt-out. Then, we do the top-10 prospects on my big board: 10. Sekou Doumbouya 9. Cam Reddish ...
06.17.2019 2019 NBA Mock Draft; Anthony Davis Trade Thoughts with Cole Zwicker In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker. We break down the Anthony Davis deal and run through all of the pieces of the trade. We actually kind of like this deal for both sides! Then, we do a 2019 ...
06.12.2019 NBA Draft Big Board Nos. 20 through 11; Kevin Durant injury In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker where we break down the wild Game 5 between the Raptors and Warriors, including Kevin Durant's injury. We try and look at it from all angles, and look at why it's an ...
06.08.2019 Raptors take 3-1 series lead and dominate Warriors at home In this episode, I get with Dieter Kurtenbach and we chat about the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant, the Warriors dynasty, the Raptors unbelievable play, and more.
06.05.2019 NBA Draft Big Board, Nos. 30-21; Warriors take Game 2 in NBA Finals In this episode, Cole Zwicker and I break down Game 2 of the NBA Finals and where the series stands heading the rest of the way. Then, we start our NBA Draft Big Board series, where we have conversations about ...
05.31.2019 NBA Finals Game One Review, Raptors beat Warriors In this episode, Dieter Kurtenbach joins to break down Game One of the NBA Finals. lot of fun talk here breaking down a big game one win for the Raptors.
05.29.2019 NBA Finals Preview, RJ Hampton Discussion, NBA Draft Decisions In this episode, Cole Zwicker joins the podcast and we jump around to every level of basketball within the course of an hour and a half. First, we discuss the NBA Finals, previewing what figures to be a fascinating series ...
05.23.2019 All-Defense and All-Rookie teams; NBA Draft Combine Thoughts In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker. We break down the All-Rookie and All-Defense teams, noting what our teams would look like in each situation and what our mindsets are on how to vote for these teams. Then, we ...
05.15.2019 NBA Draft Lottery Madness: What happens now? In this episode of the podcast, I chat with good friend of the program Cole Zwicker, where we break down all the madness that unfolded as the New Orleans Pelicans ended up winning the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, ...
05.08.2019 NBA Playoffs, do NBA TV Ratings matter?, Jokic/Kawhi/Giannis/KD w/ Dieter Kurtenbach Dieter Kurtenbach jumps on to chat with me about like 100 different things in a very scattered podcast. We start with Liverpool (because of course), then go into Dieter deciding to throw fire on the Rockets with a joke tweet ...
05.01.2019 Breaking Down Each Conference Semifinal Series; NBA Draft talk w/ Cole Zwicker In this podcast, Cole Zwicker and I break down, in order: Golden State-Houston Boston-Milwaukee Toronto-Philadelphia Denver-Portland, Then, we chat about a bunch of different NBA Draft-related topics, including the great Grant Williams-Rui Hachimura debate of 2019.
04.24.2019 DAME Appreciation Podcast; What have we learned from the NBA playoffs? In this episode, Cole Zwicker returns! We chat about what's been going on with Cole the last year. Then, we move on to Damian Lillard, and his place in the NBA right now after his series winner against Oklahoma City. ...
04.19.2019 NBA Playoffs with Michael Pina, including Simmons, 76ers, Celtics, Lillard and more In this episode, I chat with Michael Pina from over at SB Nation about a lot of different NBA playoffs stuff. We spend the first 25 minutes on the Ben Simmons explosion, Embiid being out, and the 76ers general strategy ...
04.15.2019 Panic Meter for NBA Playoff Series after Game 1 In this episode, I chat with Dieter Kurtenbach about every Game 1 in the NBA Playoffs series. We frame each series with a Panic Meter: a 0 to 5 rating of how panicked each team should be after Game 1 ...
04.12.2019 The Magic Johnson Just Quit/Playoff Preview Podcast In this episode, I chat with Dieter Kurtenbach about the BANANAS last few days of the regular season. We start with Magic Johnson's hilarious, impromptu, WTF-level resignation. Then, we talk about the last couple of days of the regular season. ...
03.20.2019 Previewing the NBA Draft Prospects in the NCAA Tournament In this episode, I hop on with Chris Stone from Sporting News, and we preview every matchup in the NCAA Tournament from an NBA Draft perspective. What games and prospects do you need to watch? What should you be watching ...
03.11.2019 Who will Impact the NBA the most in 2019? In this episode, I chat with Dieter Kurtenbach, where we break down the people across the NBA that will shape the league most in the calendar 2019 year. Obviously it includes both on and off the floor personalities that will ...
03.06.2019 Celtics and Warriors; Lakers mess; The West teams chasing the Dubs In this episode, I chat with Dieter Kurtenbach about the Celtics-Warriors game last night, the ultimate narrative game of this NBA season thus far. We chat about Kyrie Irving's weird media stuff, the effect that the off-court stuff has had ...

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Game Theory Podcast episodes:

NBA Draft Big Board Update where Cole asks the Questions

NBA Surprises Through The First Quarter

Knicks Fire Fizdale; Cavs' Revolt; Sleeper Draft Prospects

The Top of the Eastern Conference is loaded; Rockets; The Irishman

NBA Draft Prospect Grab Bag: Wiseman, Haliburton, Arizona, more

Anthony Edwards Explosion, Duke Loses, Maui Invitational Prospects

The Yearly Bulls Crisis Podcast with Ricky O'Donnell

NBA Ratings are down: should the NBA be worried?

Are these NBA Draft Prospects for real? With Cole Zwicker

Is this start for real? NBA teams edition

NBA Draft Preview: Bigs and Forwards

The Only, Supersized College Basketball Preview with the Three Man Weave

Early NBA season thoughts; Rookie Extension Deadline Breakdown

BOLD predictions for the 2019-20 NBA Season

Beal Extension,; Zion Injury; Preseason Thoughts; NBA Draft Wings Preview

2019 NBA Western Conference Win Total Over/Under Betting Predictions

2019 NBA Eastern Conference Win Total Over/Under Betting Predictions

2020 NBA Draft: LaMelo Ball's NBL start; preseason Lead Guard Breakdown

Why the US didn't care about the World Cup, and why Tim Tebow is wrong

Top Eight NBA Players, 23 and Under

Top 25 NBA Players, 23 and Under: Nos. 16 to 9

Top 25 NBA Players, 23 and Under: Nos. 25 to 17

Magic Johnson's Movie List and NBA Draft Nike Academy Recap

The Rich Paul Rule, Durant Speaks, and The Warriors Will Be Good

Draymond Green Extension, McCollum Extension, 2020 Free Agents

Analytics and the NBA with Seth Partnow

Beal Extension/Trades/; 2019 Rookie Extensions w/ Cole Zwicker

The Tampering Pod; the Clippers; Wizards front office

Westbrook-CP3 Trade; NBA Summer League Recap

Kawhi Leonard Trade from All Angles with Cole Zwicker

NBA FREE AGENCY MADNESS EMERGENCY PODCAST with Cole Zwicker

NBA Free Agency Preview, Lakers stuff with Dieter Kurtenbach

2019 NBA Draft Top-10 Prospects Breakdown; Conley Trade; Horford Opt-Out

2019 NBA Mock Draft; Anthony Davis Trade Thoughts with Cole Zwicker

NBA Draft Big Board Nos. 20 through 11; Kevin Durant injury

Raptors take 3-1 series lead and dominate Warriors at home

NBA Draft Big Board, Nos. 30-21; Warriors take Game 2 in NBA Finals

NBA Finals Game One Review, Raptors beat Warriors

NBA Finals Preview, RJ Hampton Discussion, NBA Draft Decisions

All-Defense and All-Rookie teams; NBA Draft Combine Thoughts

NBA Draft Lottery Madness: What happens now?

NBA Playoffs, do NBA TV Ratings matter?, Jokic/Kawhi/Giannis/KD w/ Dieter Kurtenbach

Breaking Down Each Conference Semifinal Series; NBA Draft talk w/ Cole Zwicker

DAME Appreciation Podcast; What have we learned from the NBA playoffs?

NBA Playoffs with Michael Pina, including Simmons, 76ers, Celtics, Lillard and more

Panic Meter for NBA Playoff Series after Game 1

The Magic Johnson Just Quit/Playoff Preview Podcast

Previewing the NBA Draft Prospects in the NCAA Tournament

Who will Impact the NBA the most in 2019?

Celtics and Warriors; Lakers mess; The West teams chasing the Dubs

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