It's a two-parter! First episode is with Matt Moore from The Action Network, where we dive very deep on the Denver Nuggets and why they have taken a true leap during this playoffs. What has gone right? Why has Jamal Murray been so good? Why Nikola Jokic has become the best true center in the league. How has the Nuggets supporting cast helped out? Then, we chat about the Bulls' decision to hire Billy Donovan as their head coach. The second part of the episode is an interview with Markus Howard out of Marquette. Seen as a potential second round pick, Howard is a two-time All-American who averaged 28 points per game as a senior. Why is he not higher on draft boards? I ask him about that, his upbringing in basketball, and much more in this episode.

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Nuggets Deep Dive with Matt Moore; Donovan Hired in Chicago; Markus Howard Interview

Mo Dakhil is a former video coordinator for multiple NBA teams and the Australian national basketball team. He's also a podcaster and writer for us at The Athletic, so I brought him on to dive deep into what's happening in the X's and O's of the Nuggets-Lakers series, followed by the Heat-Celtics series.

X's and O's Deep Dive of Denver-Los Angeles and Boston-Miami with Mo Dakhil

Two-part episode! In the first episode, Jovan Buha from The Athletic. We chatted about how the Clippers fell apart against the Nuggets, and how the flaws in this team were readily apparent all season. Also, where do they go from here? In the second part, I interview TCU guard and potential first round pick Desmond Bane, chatting about his upbringing, his development in basketball, and much more.

The Demise of the Clippers w/ Jovan Buha; Desmond Bane Interview

Nuggets-Clippers: 0:00 to 33:30Raptors-Celtics and team-building for the playoffs: 35:00-1:00:07Rockets: 1:10:00 to end

How the Nuggets pushed the Clippers to Seven; Raps/Celtics; Team-building in the playoffs

In this episode, I chat with Seth Partnow about a few topics. We start with the Milwaukee Bucks, the organization he used to work for. We chat about how the Heat series exposed some holes, what to lay at the feet of Mike Budenholer, and what to lay at the feet of the front office. And where do they go from here? 

Bucks' Demise; Billy Donovan out in OKC; NBA Draft Hot Takes with Seth Partnow

The 400th episode of the Game Theory Podcast is super packed with three guests. First, I chat with The Athletic's Jay King about Celtics-Raptors, and where that series goes from here. Second, I talked with Basketball News' Nekias Duncan about Bucks-Heat and how that series has unfolded. Finally, I finish with Reid Forgrave, as we discuss his new book, "Love, Zac," football, and the dissonance of enjoying a sport that hurts those who participate.  Celtics-Raptors: 0:00-24:00Bucks-Heat: 27:00-51:00Love, Zac, and football: 51:30-end

Raptors-Celtics, Bucks-Heat, and the Dissonance of Enjoying Football

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?

Five Important Questions on the NBA Playoffs with Dave DuFour

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? 

Mitchell-Murray Duel; Bubble Takeaways for the Draft; Luka as Draft Prospect;

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. 

Bucks Protest; Jazz-Nuggets; NBA Draft with Tony Jones

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. 

The Demise of the 76ers and the Rise of Luka

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.

NBA Draft Lottery Reaction; Saddiq Bey Interview

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.

NBA Playoff Preview; Kings/Vlade split w/ Mo Dakhil

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

How can the NCAA save college basketball? Isaiah Stewart Interview

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. 

The Raptors are rolling; Bucks, Sixers, Pacers, Celtics and Heat

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. 

Western Conference Title Race w/ Fred Katz

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

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