Game Theory Podcast

Mark Schindler joins the show to break down the Pascal Siakam trade by the Toronto Raptors to the Indiana Pacers.We'll dive deep into what you need to know about Siakam's fit in Indiana, his chances of staying put there in the offseason, and where this leaves the Pacers. Then, we'll talk about the Raptors, what this return of three first round picks means for them, and where their rebuild goes from here.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro0:29 The Pacers Angle of the Siakam Trade29:22 The Raptors Angle of the Siakam Trade49:10 Future Raptors Moves?1:03:51 Overall Trade Deadline Impact League Wide Outside of the Pacers and Raptors1:18:36 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Simon is here! We're going to chat about the Pistons and Wizards trade involving Marvin Bagley and Danilo Gallinari to open the show. Then, we'll talk Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, the Kawhi Leonard extension and what it means, and we'll close on what it means league-wide.Finally, we close on Jaylon Tyson, our NBA Draft Prospect of the WeekCHAPTERS0:00 Intro3:25 Pistons-Wizards Trade Bagley and Livers plus two seconds for Gallo and Muscala17:50 A Fun Fake Trade Hypothetical that helps the Wizards, Celtics and Rockets26:36 Houston Rockets Dive! Why they've progressed this year!50:16 Atlanta Hawks are a mess1:03:00 Kawhi Leonard Extension; what makes him so special1:13:20 How does the Leonard Extension impact the deadline and offseason?1:21:45 Jaylon Tyson out of Cal is the Game Theory NBA Draft Prospect of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Simon joins the show to break down the first half of the season from the 2023-24 NBA Rookie class. We'll dive into Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama to start, then Jaime Jaquez with the Miami Heat. We'll also chat Dereck Lively II, Brandin Podziemski, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Cason Wallace, Brandon Miller, Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson, Scoot Henderson, Bilal Coulibaly, and others.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro2:35 NBA is going to have a two-night NBA Draft! Is this good?16:35 Who is the Rookie of the Year so far?19:26 Victor Wembanyama33:10 Chet Holmgren44:05 Jaimie Jaquez Jr53:50 Dereck Lively II1:02:50 Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis1:12:50 Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson (and Rockets)1:30:04 Brandon Miller1:35:20 Scoot Henderson1:42:20 Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser1:46:50 Cason Wallace1:52:06 Bilal Coulibaly1:57:55 Keyonte George2:02:17 Craig Porter Jr.2:04:20 Isaiah Collier out for next 4-6 weeks2:11:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Leroux joins the show! We're here to dive into the NBA Trade Deadline. What do the Warriors do? What happens with the Atlanta Hawks? What's the deal with Dejounte Murray? Can the Hornets move into seller mode? What teams are looking to make a change? We'll talk about it all and more!We'll start with Ja Morant being out for the season, though, a crushing blow to any hopes the Grizzlies had of getting back into the play-in picture.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro5:35 Ja Morant Out for the Season, What now for Memphis?19:55 Trade Deadline Intro!20:57 Chicago Bulls30:56 Atlanta Hawks47:10 Golden State Warriors59:07 Los Angeles Lakers1:12:53 Sacramento Kings1:23:35 Washington Wizards1:28:20 Charlotte Hornets (plus 76ers in there)1:32:20 Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves1:32:40 OKC Thunder trade idea1:35:10 Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets1:38:00 Orlando Magic1:39:54 Miami Heat1:42:10 Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs1:44:03 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic

The Toronto Raptors are, yet again, a team in the driver's seat at the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline. Last year, instead of selling like many expected, they actually bought by completing the Jakob Poeltl deal. Now, with a trade of Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett for OG Anunoby already complete, the team is 2-0 since that move and still has Pascal Siakam's impending free agency and potential trade status to deal with, Gary Trent Jr.'s impending free agency, and a roster that looks better, but could still use some work. Samson Folk from Raptors Republic joins us and we break down everything, including me pitching him some wild fake trades. Then, we start the show with the Jonathan Kuminga report and what it says about young players, playing time, the NBA at large, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Simon is here and we're going to talk about five topics across the NBA/NBA Draft today.-First, OKC Thunder. After beating Boston, Denver and Minnesota in the last 10 days, can they just straight up win the NBA title in 2024?-The LA Lakers; What's up with them? How are they 17-17 with LeBron playing extremely well, AD having only missed three games?-First Impressions of the OG Anunoby/Immanuel Quickley/RJ Barrett deal-NBA Draft Prospect of the Week! Jared McCain from Duke!CHAPTERS0:00 Intro5:06 OKC Thunder deep dive, why are they successful?28:15 Potential Thunder upgrades at the deadline?35:00 Can OKC win the title in 2024?40:32 Wendell Carter, Goga Bitadze and the Orlando Magic big situation48:00 LA Lakers are 17-17, what's going on?1:10:35 First Impressions of Knicks with Anunoby?1:18:09 First Impressions of Raptors with Barrett and Quickley?1:23:55 Jared McCain, NBA Draft Prospect of the Week1:39:27 Tyrese Proctor and Kyle Filipowski takes1:45:15 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc

Jonathan Macri from Knicks Film School joins the show to break down the surprising OG Anunoby trade to the New York Knicks earlier on Saturday. The Knicks move Immanuel Quickley, R.J. Barrett and a second round pick to the Raptors for Anunoby, Malachi Flynn and Precious Achiuwa.How does this deal make sense for the Knicks? What works for the Raptors here? We'll break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Simon is here and we're talking about five topics again across the NBA-The Cavaliers have lost both Darius Garland and Evan Mobley to long-term injuries. What now?-What do the Knicks do now with Mitchell Robinson out while Jalen Brunson is on fire?-Coby White breakout for the Bulls!-The Clippers keep rolling following the James Harden deal.-Kings Check-in; Fox continues hot streak, moreCHAPTERS0:00 Intro/Zach Edey and Donovan Clingan take5:00 Cleveland Cavaliers playing well without Garland and Mobley!16:00 Cavaliers Future and What their next moves are28:45 The New York Knicks Post-MitchRob Injury plus Brunson Breakout38:00 Why Dejounte Murray or other non-No. 1 options don't make sense for NYK51:35 Coby White and the Bulls! The White Breakout! PatWill playing better!1:06:25 LA Clippers are rolling. Why the Harden trade is working and why Kawhi is balling1:15:34 A Sacramento Kings check-in; Why the Kings are still fine even with recent losses1:29:55 Outro plus a genius Will Wade to West Virginia idea L

Bryce Simon is here to break down five NBA topics as we head into the new year.-Pistons lose 27 straight, have to talk about it.-Phoenix Suns are struggling. What's up there?-Why don't people believe in the Milwaukee Bucks?-Ja Morant back!-Luka for MVP?CHAPTERS0:00 Intro6:10 The Pistons lose 27 STRAIGHT GAMES22:30 The Pistons need to move on from Troy Weaver35:49 The Phoenix Suns; Is it time to hit the Panic Button?51:45 Dallas Mavericks strong run and if Luka Doncic can win MVP1:03:49 Why don't people believe in the Milwaukee Bucks?1:15:30 Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are BACK1:27:20 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Simon joins the show, and we do Western Conference Overreactions for the first quarter of the 2023-24 NBA season! We talk about five topics:CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro1:55 The Warriors are Cooked and Need to make a TRADE16:04 The Timberwolves are the best team in the NBA27:15 The Los Angeles Clippers finish ahead of the Suns in the standings43:55 The Thunder make the Western Conference Finals55:17 The Spurs have done wrong by Victor Wembanyama to start the season1:10:40 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Simon joins the show, and we do Eastern Conference Overreactions for the first quarter of the 2023-24 NBA season! We talk about five topics:CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro2:50 The Celtics need more depth to win the title and have to make a trade16:52 The Raptors should blow up their roster26:57 The Pacers can make a legit playoff run and Haliburton makes first team All-NBA40:30 The Cavs’ core doesn’t work as presently constructed as a legitimate contender and is running out of time56:50 The Knicks are genuinely dangerous still and can make an Eastern Conference Finals appearance. 1:08:45 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie to preview the NBA Trade Deadline. The unofficial start of NBA trade season is typically December 15, as a significant portion of the league becomes eligible to be moved after signing as free agents in the summer.What players can you expect to move? Who is potentially on the block? Will the Raptors blow it up with OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam moving? Will the Bulls blow it up with Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan moving? Can the Warriors make a move? Can the 76ers make their in-season swing?We'll talk about all that and more as we preview teams first, then players that could be available.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro4:20 Draymond Green smacks Jusuf Nurkic. What are you doing man?10:58 Cam Whitmore Watch!13:31 Trade Deadline Primer Intro13:59 Atlantic Division -- Celtics, Knicks, Nets, Raptors, 76ers25:50 Central Division -- Bulls, Pacers, Cavaliers, Bucks, Pistons33:35 Southeast Division -- Heat, Hornets, Magic, Wizards, Hawks40:50 Northwest Division -- Nuggets, Wolves, Thunder, Jazz, Blazers5

Hey! Sam Vecenie is going live to answer YOUR QUESTIONS about the 2024 NBA Draft! Send off some questions ahead of time, and I'll answer as many as I can live on the show! Already, we'll be talking about guys like Isaiah Collier, Kyle Filipowski, Reed Sheppard, Donovan Clingan, and more!CHAPTERS0:00 Intro1:20 Isaiah Collier and Bronny James, G, USC8:00 Kentucky, Aaron Bradshaw, Reed Sheppard24:10 UConn, Donovan Clingan, Tristen Newton32:32 Nikola Topic, G, Mega40:24 Ryan Dunn, F, Virginia (plus some Pacers stuff)46:00 Raptors stuff, plus should teams try to convey draft picks in 2024?51:49 Biggest faller top-1554:03 Evaluating Upperclassmen, who can find success?58:47 Garwey Dual, G, Providence1:00:08 Robbie Avila, Indiana State1:01:37 Oklahoma City Thunder Trade Stuff1:03:54 Jarin Stevenson, F, Alabama1:05:23 Malik Mack, G, Harvard!1:08:23 Otega Oweh, W, Oklahoma1:10:03 Aday Mara and what makes Sengun, Jokic, Sabonis special1:11:26 Andrej Stojakovic, Jaylon Tyson, Hansen Yang, Ajay Mitchell1:16:45 Ignite1:18

Andrew Schlecht joins Sam Vecenie and they pick who the NBA Award race winners would be through the first quarter of the season. They'll dive into MVP, All-NBA, Defensive Player of the Year, All-Defense, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, and more.Apologies on the audio for the first minute, had the wrong audio setting. It fixes literally right after the intro.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro3:38 Bucks, Bobby Portis confront coaching staff after IST loss8:25 Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers are unstoppable14:32 Zion Williamson's, what up there?22:13 AWARDS23:30 MVP, First Team All-NBA Jokic, Giannis and Embiid33:20 Haliburton vs Shai for No. 3 or 4?39:45 INSANE Haliburton stats46:00 Second Team All NBA: Luka, Tatum, LeBron, KD, Steph, Fox56:55 Third Team All-NBA Fox/Steph, Edwards, Maxey, Booker, PG, Trae1:02:10 DPOY? Rudy Gobert vs Anthony Davis1:09:15 All-Defense Suggs, Caruso, Mobley, Shai, Brooks, Herb, Jaren, Bam, more1:17:55 Rookie of the Year? Chet vs Wemby plus Jaquez1:25:45 All Rookie1:31:50 Coach of the Year1

Bryce Simon is here to join Sam to break down a group of players that will be incredibly important to their team's title race moving forward. We'll talk about players on the Lakers, the Pelicans, the Pacers, the Warriors, the Rockets and the Bucks, and explain how those teams have looked recently and why those players are so important to each team's hopes moving forward.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro5:10 Indiana Pacers, their defense, the In Season Tournament, and where they go from here26:00 Andrew Wiggins and the Warriors37:00 The Lakers and Austin Reaves44:28 Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets55:03 Trey Murphy and the New Orleans Pelicans1:04:10 Khris Middleton and the Milwaukee Bucks1:11:30 Others, including Jaime Jaquez, Dereck Lively, Bojan Bogdanovic and Terance Mann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Schindler joins the show today, and we're here to dive into a few news-y and notes-y items across the NBA. The In-Season Tournament has been a huge success. Why? Second, LaMelo Ball will miss some significant time with an ankle injury. Third, what's going on with the Warriors? Why have they been so messy? Fourth, Sacramento is rolling again with De'Aaron Fox back. Where does it go from here? And finally, the Pistons. Oh, Detroit. Do you blow this whole thing up?CHAPTERS0:00 Intro4:12 Mark Cuban sells majority stake in Mavericks, Steven Rales buys part of Indiana Pacers11:35 In-Season Tournament is great! Plus, In-Season Tournament picks!21:30 LaMelo Ball injured; what happens with Hornets?34:17 Golden State Warriors are kind of a mess?53:00 Sacramento Kings are good again!1:10:20 Detroit Pistons need to blow something up1:33:50 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

C.J. Moore from over at The Athletic joins us, and we're here to break down early college basketball season breakouts that may be morphing into first round picks. We'll break down at least Reed Sheppard from Kentucky, Dalton Knecht from Tennessee, Kobe Johnson from USC, Ryan Dunn from Virginia, Tyler Kolek and Oso Ighodaro from Marquette, and more.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro1:09 Reed Sheppard, G, Kentucky14:04 Robert Dillingham, G, Kentucky18:25 Oso Ighodaro, C, Marquette27:45 Tyler Kolek, G, Marquette32:32 Kam Jones, G, Marquette, and a crazy Kolek clip39:33 Ryan Dunn, W, Virginia47:54 Kobe Johnson, W, USC53:25 Kevin McCullar, W, Kansas58:30 Dalton Knecht, W, Tennessee1:06:23 Jamir Watkins, W, Florida State1:10:25 Alex Karaban, W, Connecticut1:13:40 Harrison Ingram, W, North Carolina1:16:46 Braden Smith, G, Purdue1:21:05 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Simon is here and we're breaking down the sophomores in the NBA. We'll dive deep into Paolo Banchero, Jalen Williams, Shaedon Sharpe, Jeremy Sochan, Jaden Ivey, Jabari Smith Jr., Jalen Duren, Christian Braun, Keegan Murray, Mark Williams, Dyson Daniels.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro7:25 Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic Breakout!26:50 Jalen Williams36:38 Jabari Smith Jr.45:45 Keegan Murray52:30 Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren1:03:26 Shaedon Sharpe1:07:40 Dyson Daniels1:15:30 Jeremy Sochan1:27:20 Mark Williams1:30:56 Walker Kessler1:36:25 Christian Braun1:43:35 Other Sophomores1:49:00 STOP RAISING YOUR BASKETBALL COURTS1:50:06 Bub Carrington takes at Pittsburgh Q and A1:54:25 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Simon is here to join Sam Vecenie and break down the 11 rookies you need to know across the NBA one month through the 2023-24 season. From the to picks to the surprises and the breakouts, we'll talk about Chet Holmgren, Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller, Ausar Thompson all the way through Toumani Camara and Cason Wallace.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro2:38 Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace @okc + OKC23:42 Victor Wembanyama35:25 Brandon Miller45:44 Ausar Thompson + Pistons56:03 Scoot Henderson and Toumani Camara1:06:23 Dereck Lively II1:10:47 Jordan Hawkins1:15: 26 Jaime Jaquez Jr.1:18:38 Bilal Coulibaly1:23:35 Other Rookies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie and they deep dive into the 2024 NBA Draft prospects! We go back and forth, making picks and giving our top-30 players in the class. Names like Alex Sarr, Isaiah Collier, Ja'Kobe Walter, Nikola Topic and many others will get picked and discussed, and we'll dive into what we like about their tape, and dislike about it so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices