Game Theory

Sam is LIVE directly after Nuggets-Thunder to discuss SGA vs. Jokic, 76ers-Cavaliers, and the best parts of Day 2 of the NBA season!

(00:00) Intro

(03:00) Thunder Beat Nuggets, Thoughts on OKC's Defense, Denver's Offense

(23:55) 76ers Beat Cavaliers in Massive Comeback, Plus Philadelphia Offense Thoughts

(42:40) Lakers Destroy Warriors with Luka vs. Yaxel Lendeborg taking Center Stage

(56:50) Grizzlies Dominate Jazz Behind Ty Jerome's 45

(1:09:30) Timberwolves Dominate Heat Behind Anthony Edwards' 45 points

(1:20:10) Trail Blazers Blow Away Suns, Listener Voicemails Start!

(1:29:02) Voicemail on Who Will Be the Best NBA Coach Among Current Players?

(1:37:09) Outro

Sam is joined by Ryen Russillo to recap to NBA Opening Night! They react to Celtics-Pistons, 76ers-Knicks, and Thunder Spurs.

(00:00) Intro

(03:15) Thunder beat Spurs on Opening Night

(17:20) 76ers beat Knicks after Ring Ceremony

(35:40) Celtics blow big lead vs Pistons

(54:25) Why calling winning the possession battle is not some new idea in basketball

(1:03:55) Brandon Miller, Jaden McDaniels, Cason Wallace Extensions

(1:10:10) Is it a good idea to bet on shooting-only prospects in the NBA Draft?

(1:22:40) Outro

Sam and Terrence Ogelsby discuss the Top 10 NBA offenses and defenses including the Thunder, Spurs, Wolves, Celtics, Heat and plenty others. Then, we take a look at the 2026-27 college basketball season and NBA Draft from a watchability perspective. What teams and players do NBA fans need to know?

(00:00) Intro

(08:00) Top 10 NBA offense predictions

(25:00) Top 10 NBA defense predictions

(36:30) NBA draft watchability index

(1:19:45) Bryce Simon joins

Sam is joined by The Athletic's Eric Nehm to discuss the Brandin Podziemski and Payton Pritchard extensions before predicting the 2026-27 NBA Awards! Can Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, or Luka Doncic challenge Shai for MVP? Can anyone challenge Wemby for DPOY?

(00:00) Intro

(00:40) Payton Pritchard extension

(08:55) Brandin Podziemski extension

(16:40) NBA Award voting

(21:30) MVP

(40:25) Surprise All-NBA players

(45:50) Rookie of the Year

(54:35) All Rookie Team

(57:50) Defensive Player of The Year

(1:02:15) Most Improved Player

(1:07:25) Sixth Man of the Year

(1:09:25) Coach of the Year

Sam is joined by Adam Finkelstein of CBS Sports do to the first NBA mock draft of the season!

(00:00) Intro

(09:33) 1 - Tyran Stokes

(19:40) 2 - Stefan Joksimovic

(25:00) 3 - Jordan Smith Jr.

(31:50) 4 - Caleb Holt

(35:50) 5 - Bruce Branch III

(40:45) 6 - Anthony Thompson

(43:40) 7 - Quentin Coleman

(46:55) 8 - Ivan Kharchenkov

(49:05) 9 -Thomas Haugh

(52:35) 10 - Motiejus Krivas

(55:45) 11 - Caleb Gaskins

(1:00:25) 12 - Amari Allen

(1:02:55) 13 - JJ Andrews

(1:06:00) 14 - Patrick Ngongba

(1:08:25) 15 - Dame Sarr

(1:13:45) 16 - David Mirkovic

(1:18:45) 17 - Alijah Arenas

(1:24:30) 18 - Braylon Mullins

(1:27:20) 19 - Abdou Toure

(1:29:35) 20 - Trey McKenney

(1:32:45) 21 - Malachi Moreno

(1:34:00) 22 - Tyler Tanner

(1:37:50) 23 - Jason Crowe Jr.

(1:39:55) 24 - Austin Goosby

(1:42:00) 25 - Colben Landrew

(1:46:15) 26 - Dash Daniels

(1:49:30) 27 - Neo Avdalas

(1:51:40) 28 - Billy Richmond

(1:54:00) 29 - Hugo Yimga-Moukoura

(1:56:10) 30 - Tounde Yessoufou

(1:59:00) Honorable mentions