Game Theory Podcast

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? <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

Matt Pennie joins the podcast. We open talking about Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray dueling in Orlando. What is happening? How have they gotten on such fire? Also, what has their developmental trajectory looked like from when they were prospects til now, setting the world on fire?  <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

In this episode, I chat with The Athletic's own Tony Jones. We talk for 43 minutes at the top about the Bucks' walkout, and why it was so important in the construct of sports yesterday. And how despite what those making disingenuous arguments will tell you, it DID matter.  <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

A two-part episode today. First, I chat with Derek Bodner to break down the demise of the Philadelphia 76ers over the last four years. All of the missteps that led to a 4-0 sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Then, I chat with Tim Cato, and we discuss Luka Doncic, and the Mavericks-Clippers series that has quickly become the most exciting in the league.  <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

A two-parter! In the first half of the episode, I chat with John Hollinger about the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery, which took place on Thursday night. What do we think of this draft and potential trades that are on the table with the order finally set? Then in the second half, I talk to Villanova forward and potential first round pick Saddiq Bey. Bey won the Julius Erving Award this season as a small forward, and is expected to be taken in the top-20 of the NBA Draft.  <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

In this episode, Mo Dakhil joins, we break down everything that's happening in the NBA Bubble in Orlando. First, we chat about the Kings' split with Vlade Divac as Joe Dumars seemingly takes over as the lead basketball ops guy in Sacramento. Then, we break down each playoff series and talk Blazers-Grizzlies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Rob Dauster joins, and we break down all of the news in the NCAA regarding college football cancellations, and whether or not the college basketball season can be saved. Then, I interview Isaiah Stewart out of Washington, a likely first round pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

In this episode, I chat with Blake Murphy about the Eastern Conference as we head down the stretch of the seeding games. We do 30 minutes on the Raptors particularly, and what makes them such a tough out heading into the playoffs. Then we chat Bucks, Celtics, Heat, 76ers and Pacers.  <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

In this episode, I chat with Fred Katz from The Athletic about the Race in the Western Conference. We chat Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets, Jazz, Rockets, Thunder, and Mavericks.  <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

Intro and NBA trends: 0:00-9:30Jonathan Isaac Injury: 9:30-22:15Race for the eighth seed in the Western Conference, including thoughts on Spurs, Suns, Blazers, Grizzlies and Pelicans: 22:15-1:11:00Philadelphia 76ers: 1:11:00-1:16:30Skylar Mays Interview: 1:16:30-end <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

Intro, combine discussion, notes on Big Board: 0:00-16:30Cole Anthony, Tre Jones, and Kira Lewis: 16:30-40:00Who is the best wing in the draft?: 40:00-57:30Elijah Hughes Interview: 59:30-end <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

Intro: 0:00-3:00NBA Scrimmage Overreactions with Dave DuFour: 3:00-28:00Interview with Freddie Gillespie: 30:00-end <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

Intro and explaining the landscape within which kids have to make their early entry decision: 0:00-22:30Xavier Tillman: 22:30-30:30Tyrell Terry: 30:30-35:00Robert Woodard: 35:00-38:30Corey Kispert, Jared Butler: 38:30-43:00Ayo Dosunmu, Kofi Cockburn, Isaiah Joe, Chris Smith, other rapid fire players: 43:00-51:00Cassius Winston Interview: 54:00-end <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

In a two-part episode, first I chat with Michael Pina about 10 high-variance players who can swing the NBA title race. Then, for the final 25 minutes, I chat with Utah State guard Sam Merrill, who is a top-50 2020 NBA Draft prospect and has helped himself as much as anyone in the pre-draft process. Conversation with Michael Pina: 0:00-1:18:00. We run through Eric Gordon, Eric Bledsoe, Jamal Murray, Kemba Walker, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, OG Anunoby, Marcus Morris, Kristaps Porzingis, Shake Milton and Joel Embiid. Conversation with Sam Merrill: 1:21:00-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Intro: 0:00-1:30What does Spencer look for in scouting? 1:30-6:20Isaiah Stewart: 6:20-14:00Obi Toppin: 14:00-34:00Tyrese Haliburton: 34:00-50:00Killian Hayes: 50:00-1:05:00 <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

Intro: 0:00-4:30 Portland Trail Blazers: 4:30-20:00Los Angeles Lakers: 20:00-31:00Los Angeles Clippers: 31:00-41:00Denver Nuggets: 41:00-52:00Houston Rockets: 52:00-59:00Dallas Mavericks: 59:00-1:05:00Utah Jazz: 1:05:00-1:11:00Oklahoma City Thunder: 1:11:00-1:18:00(Rudy Gobert interlude: 1:18:00-1:20:00Memphis Grizzlies: 1:20:00-1:30:00New Orleans Pelicans: 1:30:00-1:48:00Phoenix Suns:  1:48:00-1:52:00Sacramento Kings: 1:52:00-1:55:00San Antonio Spurs: 1:55:00-1:57:00 <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

Episode Time Stamps: General Overall Thoughts on the East: 2:00-5:40Milwaukee Bucks: 5:40-15:30Toronto Raptors: 15:30-23:10Miami Heat: 23:10-30:15Boston Celtics: 30:15-37:45Philadelphia 76ers: 37:45-46:20Indiana Pacers: 46:20-50:50Orlando Magic: 50:50-54:45Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets: 54:45-end <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

Timestamps: Intro to The Athletic: 0:00 to 4:00Matt Pennie Intro: 4:10-7:00Overall Thoughts on 2020 Draft: 7:00-16:00 Nico Mannion: 16:30-24:00Who would you take at No. 1?: 24:00-31:00Anthony Edwards: 31:00-39:00Who is Pennie's favorite prospect? 39:30-45:00Rapid Fire Prospects: 45:00-End <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

In this episode, Sam is joined by Jon Krawczynski and Danny Leroux to break down NBA defensive standouts. On Wednesday, Krawczynski and Josh Robbins published their anonymous coaches poll of who should make the All-NBA defensive team. What did the coaches look for in their conversations with Jon? What were the trends? Did anything surprise them about how the coaches voted?  Then, I chat with Danny Leroux, and we chat about what we look for when evaluating defenders as public facing analysts. How do we contextualize scheme? How do we look at effort defensively throughout the regular season? Who are some of the best defenders, and what are some of the differences we'd have with the coaches from taking a league-wide view?  <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

A two-part episode. First, I chat with Brian Snow of 247Sports about Emoni Bates and his decision to commit to Michigan State. How good is Bates? Is he a superstar in waiting? What does this mean for Michigan State? And what do you need to know about when he can enter the NBA? Then, Seth Partnow from The Athletic joins and we break down my recently released 2020 NBA Rookie Scale Prospect Rankings. What is the process for something like this? Where does Seth think I missed? Did I get the top 10 guys right?  <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>