Game Theory Podcast

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. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 7:25 Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic Breakout! 26:50 Jalen Williams 36:38 Jabari Smith Jr. 45:45 Keegan Murray 52:30 Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren 1:03:26 Shaedon Sharpe 1:07:40 Dyson Daniels 1:15:30 Jeremy Sochan 1:27:20 Mark Williams 1:30:56 Walker Kessler 1:36:25 Christian Braun 1:43:35 Other Sophomores 1:49:00 STOP RAISING YOUR BASKETBALL COURTS 1:50:06 Bub Carrington takes at Pittsburgh Q and A 1:54:25 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 2:38 Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace @okc + OKC 23:42 Victor Wembanyama 35:25 Brandon Miller 45:44 Ausar Thompson + Pistons 56:03 Scoot Henderson and Toumani Camara 1:06:23 Dereck Lively II 1:10:47 Jordan Hawkins 1:15: 26 Jaime Jaquez Jr. 1:18:38 Bilal Coulibaly 1:23:35 Other Rookies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricky O'Donnell from SB Nation joins the show to break down the two things he knows best: the Chicago Bulls, and the NBA Draft. The long-time Bulls fan and Game Theory Bulls Correspondent explains the Zach LaVine trade rumors, and breaks down what seems to be an impending Bulls blow up. Then, he was also at Champions Classic last night, so we break down what he saw as Duke beat Michigan State and Kansas beat Kentucky. What NBA Draft prospect do we need to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryce Simon is here and we do Week 3 NBA Overreactions! As usual, six statements here about the NBA, where we draw purposefully overreactive conclusions and then discuss if they're actually true or not! Today, we talk Milwaukee Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin, the Houston Rockets playofffs hopes, the Minnesota Timberwolves aspirations to contend, the Utah Jazz backcourt, Isaiah Collier and his chances to go top-3, and Ryan Dunn/Riley Kugel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Schindler is back, and we're here to dive into a few fun topics around the NBA. First, we want to start with the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and where the team goes from there. Then, we'll hit Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers, his continued growth, and the team's defense. Next, we'll hit Cam Thomas and the Nets, as well as the Shaedon Sharpe Year Two Breakout that seems to be upon us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Timpf from Hoops Tonight is here, and it's time for Week Two of the NBA Overreactions pod! We'll break down: The Boston Celtics, the final team left unbeaten; The Memphis Grizzlies, dead in the water?; The Milwaukee Bucks, a defensive mess?; The Atlanta Hawks, a top-four team in the East?; Franz Wagner, the best Magic prospect?; The LA Clippers backcourt with Russ and Harden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryce Simon joins the show and we look ahead to the 2024 NBA Draft. We dive in and ask 10 Questions about the 2024 NBA Draft, explaining what this draft is and isn't, what players to watch, and how teams should look at this draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Vecenie is here to go live and break down the James Harden deal to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Athletic's Clippers beat writer Law Murray joins him. The Clippers get Harden, P.J. Tucker and Filip Petrusev. The 76ers receive Nicolas Batum, Marcus Morris, Robert Covington and KJ Martin, a 2028 unprotected first-round pick, two second-round picks, and a additional future first from a mystery third team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryce Simon is here and we're ready to overreact! Week One of the NBA season is almost in the books, and we are going to do a show this week reacting to all that we've seen with six OVERREACTIONS to the NBA. What do we think we know early on? The Nuggets are a 60-win team? Luka Doncic for MVP? Tyrese Maxey an all-star? The Pistons a top-10 defense? Chet Holmgren better than Evan Mobley already? Should the Bulls blow it up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Leroux joins Sam and we're here to break down all of the rookie extensions that occurred over the last month, and generally what the rookie extension window has told us about the new collective bargaining agreement and team building within it. We'll talk Devin Vassell, Jaden McDaniels, Onyeka Okongwu, Deni Avdija, Josh Green, Cole Anthony, Aaron Nesmith, Zeke Nnaji, and Payton Pritchard, in addition to some of the earlier ones like Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, LaMelo Ball and Desmond Bane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryce Simon joins Sam today and we're going to talk about the biggest questions for each NBA team heading into the 2023-24 season. Some of these are good, some of them are bad, but we'll talk about all 15 teams in alphabetical order, from the Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets to Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs and the Utah Jazz CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:36 Dallas Mavericks 8:50 Denver Nuggets/Zeke Nnaji Extension 15:30 Golden State Warriors 20:39 Houston Rockets 26:26 LA Clippers 30:43 LA Lakers 35:03 Memphis Grizzlies/Steven Adams Out 43:42 Minnesota Timberwolves 48:39 New Orleans Pelicans 51:26 Oklahoma City Thunder 55:50 Phoenix Suns 1:01:19 Portland Trail Blazers 1:09:48 Sacramento Kings 1:13:36 San Antonio Spurs/Victor 1:18:24 Utah Jazz 1:23:13 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryce Simon joins Sam today and we're going to talk about the biggest questions for each NBA team heading into the 2023-24 season. Some of these are good, some of them are bad, but we'll talk about all 15 teams in alphabetical order, from the Atlanta Hawks and the Boston Celtics to the Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 4:16 Atlanta Hawks 10:32 Boston Celtics 16:06 Brooklyn Nets 23:22 Charlotte Hornets 29:02 Chicago Bulls 34:34 Cleveland Cavaliers 40:56 Detroit Pistons 49:26 Indiana Pacers 53:53 Miami Heat 57:52 Milwaukee Bucks 1:01:40 New York Knicks 1:06:10 Orlando Magic 1:09:37 Philadelphia 76ers 1:14:50 Toronto Raptors 1:19:30 Washington Wizards And Deni Extension 1:24:18 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryce Simon is here and we're going to answer some listener questions! But first, we'll talk about the James Harden trade discussions, per a report from Sam Amick at The Athletic (a great website!), as well as the Kevin Porter Jr. trade from the Rockets for Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Victor Oladipo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryce Simon joins the show to break down how some of the rookies have looked in the preseason so far. We dive deep into Victor Wembanyama's WTF game against Miami, Scoot's start, the Thompson twin flashes, Bilal Coulibaly's play, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Vecenie is largely going to go solo on this episode, breaking down some of the things he's seen from preseason basketball thus far. Some news and notes and first impressions on New Orleans-Orlando, Boston-Philadelphia, Spurs-OKC, Brooklyn-Lakers, Hornets-Heat, and Rockets-Pacers. But first, Adam Spinella is here, and he says goodbye to the podcast before going to work for the Philadelphia 76ers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Bryce Simon joins the show and we dive deep into a few different topics. We start with James Harden and the seeming progress that might exist in a potential Clippers-76ers trade. Then, we talk quickly about the Kai Jones trade request which, uh, what now? The bulk of the episode, though, will be spent talking about our favorite breakout players in 2023-24 in the NBA. What six guys are we most looking forward to watching take a leap next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Lloyd is here to come on the show and explain fantasy basketball to me in 2023-24. What's going on? Why should you play fantasy basketball? And most importantly, what do you need to know about your upcoming fantasy drafts for this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Schindler joins the show and we have three topics to break down. First, we're going to talk about the teams who lost out on acquiring Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday, including Miami, Toronto and Philadelphia. Do they shift into a different trade? Change directions? In Toronto's case, maybe choose a direction? Then, we're going to talk some news and notes, including Devin Vassell signing his deal, and potential landing spots for Malcolm Brogdon if the Blazers decide to move him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryce Simon joins the show again and we're here to break down trades! Jrue Holiday was moved to the Boston Celtics for Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams III, and two first round picks. What do we make of this move? Then, we pivot to the Eastern Conference as a whole? Where does this arm's race leave us following the Lillard and Holiday moves? Boston or Milwaukee at the top? Where do Miami, New York and Cleveland fit in? What in the world is going on in Philly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Nehm joins the podcast and is here to break down the Damian Lillard blockbuster that occurred on Wednesday. Lillard will head to the Bucks, Jrue Holiday and Deandre Ayton head to the Blazers. And Jusuf Nurkic heads to Phoenix in one of the more baffling parts of a trade that I can remember. Let's break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryce Simon is here, and we chat NBL Blitz prospects. Who played well at the Blitz? What prospects stood out? Who looked interesting among the potentially 10 NBA Draft picks in Australia this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryce Simon is here and we break down three separate topics. First, we start with Damian Lillard, because of course we do. Logically, what makes sense in a Damian Lillard deal for Portland? Should they want Deandre Ayton back? Should the Suns want to move Deandre Ayton? Should the Raptors want Lillard? How can the Bulls get involved? Does this just end with Miami still? Is Tyler Herro on the move? Finally, we chat a bit about the Mavericks's starting lineup following Jason Kidd's comments to Marc Stein this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Schindler joins the show and the two of them break down some of the prospects that have a real chance to swing NBA title races and NBA Playoff races this season. But first, they start with the Kelly Oubre signing with Philadelphia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast is back, and this time with Bryce Simon! Bryce is here and we're going to talk about a few NBA news and notes that have popped up. First, we'll touch on the Kevin Porter Jr. and Arterio Morris investigations following different accusations of violence against women. Why people within basketball need to take a stricter stance on these issues. Then, we're going to touch on Damian Lillard and trade talks potentially being back on the cards, per Adrian Wojnarowski. What's going on there? Then, we'll hit the Jarred Vanderbilt extension news, and some topics on the player participation policy that will go into effect this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robby Kalland joins the show to complete our yearly tradition: breaking down in detail each team's win-total over/under line according to Vegas, and deciding which teams we like most and least as comparison to the Vegas consensus. In this episode, we dive into the Western Conference, breaking down all 15 teams, starting with the Mavericks and going in alphabetical order on down to the Jazz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robby Kalland joins the show to complete our yearly tradition: breaking down in detail each team's win-total over/under line according to Vegas, and deciding which teams we like most and least as comparison to the Vegas consensus.  In this episode, we dive into the Eastern Conference, breaking down all 15 teams, starting with the Hawks and going in alphabetical order on down to the Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Nehm joins the show to end our series reviewing the 2023 NBA Offseason by teams! In this episode, we break down the middle 10 teams alphabetically: the Houston Rockets, the Indiana Pacers, the LA Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Miami Heat, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the New Orleans Pelicans and the New York Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht joins the show to start our series reviewing the 2023 NBA Offseason by teams! In this episode, we break down the first 10 teams alphabetically: the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Orlando Magic, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Phoenix Suns, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Sacramento Kings, the San Antonio Spurs, the Toronto Raptors, the Utah Jazz, and the Washington Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the show to start our series reviewing the 2023 NBA Offseason by teams! In this episode, we break down the first 10 teams alphabetically: the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Schindler joins the show and we break down a few different topics that are happening either around the NBA or adjacent to it. First, we'll start with Brandon Ingram's struggles with Team USA. Do they matter for his future? What does this say about Ingram and his standing league-wide? Then, we move to the Sacramento Kings, an interesting team worth discussing in light of their offseason where they decided to run it back. What do the post-breakout 2023-24 Sacramento Kings look like? Finally, we chat about how basketball evaluation has changed in the last 12 months? Is there anything that we've noticed or continued to pick up upon that stands out? CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 2:44 Pistons Talk 3:35 Jaden Ivey Improvement throughout year 5:37 Why I'm fundamentally opposed to Jalen Duren-James Wiseman lineups 11:15 Will Jalen Duren-Isaiah Stewart lineups work? 13:50 Why I would strongly consider starting Alec Burks for the Pistons 17:20 Brandon Ingram on Team USA, what hasn't worked? 21:20 Brandon Ingram's struggles away from the ball and on defense 25:15 Brandon Ingram's dynamic offensive game matters, too 31:15 Ingram and Zion together has been AWESOME 41:38 Sacramento Kings Time! 42:20: Reasons to be bullish on the Kings 45:45 Why the Kings front office has done a great job of building the roster 47:25 Why health is a huge factor for the Kings 49:34 Why Mark is bullish on the Kings winning more games next year anyway 51:05 Chris Duarte is a good bet for the Kings 58:05 Why Denver is the point of comparison for Sacramento's team build 1:04:15 What have we learned evaluation-wise in 2023? 1:07:30 NBA rookies have less time to prove themselves now 1:09:40 The Rondae Hollis-Jefferson example 1:12:10 How Sam has changed his tune on draft stock and when kids should leave school 1:17:25 How many MVP candidates are "elite" athletes by the traditional definition of athleticism? 1:26:20 How has shooting changed and the way you get into your shot 1:34:20 Why the intel piece matters more than ever 1:40:00 Outro and future podcast schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the show and we chat about a few different NBA things. We start with PJ Washington signing with the Charlotte Hornets on a 3-year, $48 million deal. Smart move for everyone? Then, we move to FIBA World Cup quickly and talk about Team USA, and the fun Australia-Germany game from overnight. Finally, we talk about sophomores in the 2024 NBA Draft. What names do you need to know? How often to sophomores go from expected one-and-dones to actual two-and-dones? And what names do you need to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Leroux joins the podcast to break down what the next NBA dominoes to fall will be in terms of team movement. How should teams be planning moving forward? Where are the potential action points and what teams are we watching as potential movement spots? What decisions will shape the next couple of years of the league? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Spinella is here to join the show and we have three topics. We're going to start with Team USA getting to 5-0 in its World Cup exhibition matches after coming back from down 16 to beat Germany. What have we learned about Team USA? Then, we're going to talk about the five teams we believe in to go from the lottery in 2023 to the playoffs in 2024. Why these teams are poised for big leaps. Finally, we want to spend a minute on the NBA Draft and TyTy Washington, who was waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder over the weekend. What lessons are there to learn here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryce Simon joins the show for the first time and we hit a few different topics. Bryce is awesome at talking about the NBA Draft, so we have him come on to chat about some 2024 NBA Draft prospects he's looking forward to tracking, as well as his overall thoughts. But first, we start with an update on James Harden throwing Daryl Morey entirely under the bus, and Trentyn Flowers making the decision to head to Adelaide with the 36ers instead of going to Louisville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Spinella and Sam Vecenie dive DEEP into what a potential 2024 Expansion Draft would look like, with excel spreadsheets, rules, plans, and all. We have it all set up thanks to Adam! Many rules, many negotiations to be had, and a lot of fun players to be picked. Here is the doc we're using to work off of that Adam created! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1icfYiwXDSNqDRPMX8s5V4ee0ofeUj6liP08bpdI1348/edit#gid=0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the show to chat about some news and notes across the basketball world. First, they chat about the big news that James Harden trade talks have broken down, according to ESPN, and that he still does not plan to report to camp, according to The Athletic. Where does that leave all of this? Then, they talk two big high school things. First, Cooper Flagg has officially reclassified into the 2024 recruiting class. How does that change things moving forward for the 2025 NBA Draft? Also, Flory Bidunga commits to Kansas, who is on a heater right now across the recruiting world. Finally, some questions and answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pascal Siakam remains in the news as a potential trade target. So with Mark Schindler, Sam dives into what a potential trade market for Siakam would look like. Is Atlanta clearly the best fit? Does a De'Andre Hunter and A.J. Griffin core of a trade plus picks make sense from Atlanta to Toronto? Who could the other suitors be. Then, we dive a bit into the 2024 NBA Draft, as Sam released his 2024 mock draft earlier this week at The Athletic. Anything there stand out to Mark? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Edwards joins the show to chat about the Pistons, who after Cade Cunningham's Team USA Select Team performance have become the talk of the NBA. We also talk about his Ausar Thompson feature from today, and what reasonable expectations are for the Pistons heading into the 2023-24. We might also take some questions, and we'll definitely chat about Team USA in the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the show and we have a fun idea for an episode from one of our listeners. What makes prospects struggle to succeed in the NBA if they've been taken highly in the NBA Draft? Sam gives an overarching idea set of why this can happen, and he and Adam dive deep into some examples going back from the 2015 draft through the 2020 NBA Draft, explaining with some specific players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Schindler joins the show and we chat about three topics here before undoubtedly going on a number of other tangents. First, we start with James Harden, and what can be expected of his situation moving forward. Is there actually a trade on the market that fits the needs of the 76ers? We explore. Then we dive into three big overseas commitments to blue bloods: Zvonimir Ivisic to Kentucky, Aday Mara to UCLA, and Johnny Furphy to Kansas. Then, we chat more about the PJ Washington restricted free agency situation and Mark explains why PJ is such an intriguing player moving forward. Finally, we chat about four younger, rising guys that we think could break out with more minutes this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Spinella takes over the show and asks Sam Vecenie 10 questions about team building and philosophy across the NBA with regard to the NBA Draft and young players. Also, they start with thoughts on the NBA's statement on Damian Lillard and his trade that may be forthcoming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the show and we break down a few NBA-related topics. First, we chat about Damian Lillard again. We do an exercise here: essentially, the idea is this: if not Miami, then who? If we suspend disbelief for a second and say that Miami can't get Lillard, who should go all-in and try to get him given the treasure trove of assets it would require? Then, we answer your listener questions! Come join and ask us questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Schlecht joins the show today to break down what remains of the 2023 NBA Offseason? Will James Harden or Damian Lillard get traded? Is Pascal Siakam available or not? Will any more rookie contracts get extended? Will any more stars get extended? Will Jaylen Brown sign an extension? Who are the best free agents remaining? All that and more, in the 10 most important questions remaining this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the show while I try to do what is essentially a sick game on the podcast. I have the Vegas flu after getting back from Las Vegas late last week, and we're going to stop and break down the performances of the 2023 NBA Draft picks at Summer League. We'll dive deep into Anthony Black, Ausar Thompson, Marcus Sasser, Jett Howard, Dereck Lively II, Bilal Coulibaly, Jarace Walker, Keyonte George, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Spinella joins the show while I try to do what is essentially a sick game on the podcast. I have the Vegas flu after getting back from Las Vegas late last week, and we're going to stop and break down the performances of the 2023 NBA Draft picks at Summer League. We'll dive deep into Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller, the Thompson twins, Summer League MVP Cam Whitmore and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Schlecht live from NBA Summer League, breaking down the first couple of games of Las Vegas Summer League, from the perspective of the most interesting 2nd/3rd-Year Players in attendance! We start with the Houston Rockets' breakouts, including Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason, both of whom have looked like the two best guys in Summer League thus far. Then, we hit Chet Holmgren and a quick thought on Jalen Williams. Then, we move to Keegan Murray, the Pistons with Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, Bennedict Mathurin, Shaedon Sharpe, Dyson Daniels, Johnny Davis, Ochai Agbaji, Max Christie, Peyton Watson, and more, including a quick take on the difference between the Memphis Grizzlies' summer league team and the Charlotte Hornets Summer League team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Schindler joins the show, and we break down five topics across the NBA. We start with an update on the Damian Lillard saga, as the Blazers look set to try to dig in their heels on whether or not they will move him. Then, we chat about the Dallas Mavericks, who acquired Grant Williams and offer-sheeted Matisse Thybulle this week. Then we move to Bol Bol getting waived by the Orlando Magic. Finally, we chat a bit more about the Rockets, because Mark wants to talk about the Rockets. Intro Damian Lillard Trade Talks Mavericks get Grant Williams, offer sheet Matisse Thybulle Bol Bol Waived by Magic Houston Rockets Talk Brandon Miller Summer League Start Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robby Kalland joins the show today and we dive deep into Days 2 and 3 of NBA Free Agency! 0:00 Intro 5:10 Damian Lillard asks for trade from Portland 23:25 What are the Houston Rockets doing? Sign Dillon Brooks to a 4-yr/80M deal; miss out on Brook Lopez; sign Jock Landale; trade TyTy Washington, Usman Garuba, KJ Martin, Josh Christopher? 50:23 Brook Lopez back with MIL on 2-yr, $48M deal 58:46 Austin Reaves re-signs with Lakers: 4-yr/54M 1:08:18 Max Strus gets to Cleveland; 4-yr, 63M; Cedi, Lamar Stevens, 2nd go to SAS, 2nd goes to Miami; Cavs sign Ty Jerome; Cavs trade for Damian Jones; 1:15:33 Extension Time! Domantas Sabonis signs 5-yr, $217M with SAC; $197M in new money; Also sign Sasha Vezenkov to 3-yr/22M deal 1:22:55 LaMelo Ball signs 5-yr, $260M extension with CHA; Also, Miles Bridges signs qualifying offer for $7.9M 1:32: 13 Tyrese Haliburton signs 5-yr, $207M extension with supermax language with IND; IND also trades for Obi Toppin 1:37:03 Desmond Bane signs 5-yr, $207M extension with MEM 1:40:18 Donte DiVincenzo signs 4/50M deal with NYK 1:44: 17 SPEED ROUND Jalen McDaniels to TOR for 2-yr, $9M deal; Dallas re-signs Dwight Powell; Nuggets sign Justin Holiday; Vasa Micic to OKC 1:52:00 SHOUT OUT RICKIE FOWLER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Spinella is here, and we dive deep into the first day of NBA Free Agency, breaking down all of the deals that have occurred in the first three hours. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Fred VanVleet signs in Houston! 12:13 Jakob Poeltl re-signs in Toronto, where does Toronto go from here? 19:30 Jerami Grant re-signs in Portland! 28:33 Kyrie Irving re-signs in Dallas! 37:45 Bruce Brown signs with Indiana! 43:33 Draymond Green re-signs with Golden State 45:32 Kyle Kuzma re-signs in Washington! 50:54 Cam Johnson re-signs in Brooklyn! 53:10 Detroit Pistons aside, what now? 57:34 Back to Cam Johnson 58:18 Khris Middleton back to Milwaukee! 1:02:10 Los Angeles Lakers sign Vincent, Rui, Reddish, Prince 1:06:00 Austin Reaves aside, why the Spurs should max and Lakers should match 1:09:30 Back to the Lakers signings 1:12:13 Suns sign Bates-Diop, Watanabe, Eubanks, Metu, Okogie, Lee 1:15:53 Kristaps Porzingis signs 2-yr, $60 extension with Boston 1:19:14 Cavaliers re-sign LeVert, sign Niang, maybe Strus next? 1:23:10 Bulls re-sign Coby White, sign Jevon Carter; Also Sam's brain momentarily breaks while comprehending Balsa Koprivica's rights getting traded 1:28:20 Wizards trade Monte Morris to Pistons 1:31:10 Speed Round! Herb Jones-NOP deal, Ingles to ORL, Tre Jones to SAS, Shake Milton to MIN, Trey Lyles and Chris Duarte to SAC, others 1:48:30 Q and A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Schindler is here to join the show, and we're going to dive into all of the pre-free agency news and moves. From John Collins' trade to Utah to Nikola Vucevic's extension with the Bulls. Oh yeah, and James Harden's opt-in in order to find a trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices