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Game Theory PodcastA 2024 NBA Mock Expansion Draft! How would two new teams look if they entered the NBA in 2024?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 podcastchoices.com...2023-08-161h 53
The NTC PodcastNTC Podcast #76: Early Look at 2023-2024 Stories and Rotations with Adam SpinellaNTC draft/scout specialist Oliver Arruda is joined by special guest Adam Spinella, creator of the Box and One on this epsisode! The two recap some of the biggest moves to occur during this off-season so far for several key teams! Using that knowledge, they look ahead to next season in an effort to identify which players are in line to make a jump, how team rotations might evolve, and how all of the changes - big or small - will impact their journeys through another exciting campaign.Time stamps: 3:07 - which rookies will see...2023-08-091h 10Game Theory PodcastWhy can NBA Draft Prospects struggle to live up to expectations? Deep-diving into what to learn from past NBA DraftsAdam 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-08-071h 56Game Theory PodcastNBA Draft and Young Player Philosophy: Best Rocket? Cade, Mobley or Paolo? 10 Qs from Adam SpinellaAdam 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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No CeilingsDraft Deeper: No Stone Unturned Big Men with Adam SpinellaThis week, Maxwell Baumbach is joined by Adam Spinella from The Box and One and the Game Theory podcast! The two discuss Maxwell's No Stone Unturned article on big men. In-depth discussions on exciting sleepers Amari Williams, Aziz Bandaogo, Micah Handlogten, Joel Soriano, and Viktor Lakhin! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-07-3154 min
The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence2023 NBA Draft Thoughts, with Adam SpinellaRay and Mike speak with The Box And One's Adam Spinella, the multitalented coach and scout. We discuss his favorite picks, his issues with quiet personalities being unfairly judged, an awesome Cam Whitmore story, Anthony Black's shooting mechanic, second-round steals, and more!Check out the daily newsletter at www.basketballintelligence.net for all the best NBA stories hand-curated from around the web!2023-06-2941 min
DNVR Denver Nuggets PodcastJamal Murray hints at a Bruce Brown "extension," Adam Spinella breaks down the Nuggets' draft picksAdam Mares and Harrison Wind break down the viral video of Jamal Murray congratulating Bruce Brown on his "extension" and Nikola Jokic giving some sage advice to Anthony Black at the NBA Draft. Then Coach Adam Spinella from @TheBoxAndOne_ joins to give his scouting reports on Nuggets draft picks Julian Strawther, Jalen Pickett and Hunter Tyson.Bruce "extension"?? - 2:30Likely to come back? - 6:00Bruce working out in Nuggets gear - 11:00Jokic's draft night message - 14:00Adam Spinella on Julian Strawther - 21:20Adam Spinella on Jalen Pickett...2023-06-291h 12Game Theory Podcast2023 NBA Mock Draft! One Week Out! Plus: Bradley Beal Potentially On the Move from Washington?Adam Spinella joins the podcast to do a mock draft! Adam and I dive deep into the first round, breaking down 2023 NBA Draft prospects. Potential trades! Potential team fits! All first round picks covered!We start, though, with news that Bradley Beal may or may not be available for a trade! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Uncontested OKC Thunder PodcastDraft War Room + Who should OKC Take? with Adam Spinella of The Box and One and Game TheoryJacob and Nick are joined by Coach Adam Spinella of The Box and One, the Game Theory Podcast with Sam Vecenie and a write for SB Nation NBA to talk 2023 NBA draft prospects and who the Oklahoma City Thunder should select at 12, plus trade back and trade up targets.Be sure to follow Adam on Twitter at @TheBoxAndOne_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-06-0755 min
Charlotte Hornets on SI: A Podcast For Charlotte Hornets FansDraft Show: 1 on 1 with Draft Analyst Adam SpinellaFirst up Chase and James discuss their reaction to the result of the draft lottery night #GoodTimes. Then they are joined by Adam Spinella, one of the premier NBA draft analysts creating publicly available draft content. Adam's work includes creating written/video scouting reports for "The Box and One", writing for SB Nation and podcasting with Sam Vecenie on The Athletic's "Game Theory Podcast"Topics discussed:- Adam's path into NBA Draft scouting- Where would Mark Williams/Bryce McGowens rank in this years' draft?- Brandon Miller VS Scoot Henderson...2023-05-201h 19
Chucking Darts NBA PodcastEp. 161: Sidy Cissoko, Leonard Miller, and drafting to win with @TheBoxAndOne_Coach Adam Spinella (youtube Adam Spinella, @TheBoxAndOne_, Game Theory with Sam Vecenie) returns to discuss the G Leagues "other" prospects providing lotto value in plain sight. Enjoy!2023-04-261h 14Game Theory PodcastNBA Play-In Race Deep Dive! Lakers, Wolves, Pelicans, Mavs, more! Plus Final Four Recap!,Adam Spinella joins the show and we break down the race for the Play-in Tournament in the NBA, especially in the Western Conference. We'll talk Lakers, Wolves a bit, Pelicans, Mavericks, Warriors, Clippers, Thunder! And in the East we'll break down if Miami can catch Brooklyn for the No. 6 seed quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-04-041h 19Game Theory PodcastFinal Four is set! UConn, Miami, Florida Atlantic, San Diego State! Diving into the Elite Eight! Also, the Dallas Mavericks are in the Danger ZoneAdam Spinella joins the podcast today to dive into two topics. First, we talk about the Final Four. Who joined Connecticut and Florida Atlantic in the Final Four? We dive deep and explain how we got to this wild group of teams.Then, we talk about the Dallas Mavericks, who are firmly in the danger zone right now after dropping a back-to-back against the Charlotte Hornets. What happened to the Mavericks? How have they failed Luka so much? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-03-271h 05Game Theory PodcastNCAA Tournament Second Round Deep Dive! 2023 NBA Draft Prospects! Sweet 16 Tickets Punched! Breaking Down Every Game!In this episode, Adam Spinella joins the show to break down everything that occurred in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Kentucky and Duke fall to Kansas State and Tennessee. Alabama and Houston continue to march onward. Connecticut continues to look like one of the best teams in the country. Creighton rolls over Baylor. Michigan State upsets Marquette, and Florida Atlantic is one of our glorious Cinderellas remaining in the dance, along with Princeton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-03-201h 32Game Theory Podcast2023 NCAA Tournament Bracket Analysis: Picks, Betting Tips, What games to watch? Best Matchups? NBA Draft Prospects to watch?Adam Spinella joins the show to break down the NCAA Tournament bracket reveal. What teams are in the NCAA Tournament bracket? Who got left out? What games do you need to watch? What NBA Draft Prospects do you need to watch? We break it all down for you and discuss the important matchups for you to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Box and One PodcastConference Tourney Preview w/ Rich Stayman - Ep. 56Coach Spins and guest Rich Stayman (@MavsDraft) take a tour around the six major conferences of Division I basketball to preview some of the prospects to expect in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, who still has a lot left to prove, and who we might not get to see on the big stage for the NCAA Tournament.Follow us online at TheBoxAndOne_ on Twitter or Adam Spinella on YouTube for more NBA Draft coverage.The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming...2023-03-081h 10Game Theory PodcastJa Morant Out Two Games, Brandon Clarke Out For Season, and the Grizzles; Lakers/Warriors; Plus, 2023 NBA Draft Conference Tourney PreviewAdam Spinella joins the show to talk about three topics today. First we're going to chat a bit about Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke, and the Memphis Grizzlies. Morant will miss the next two games after his Instagram Live from a strip club showcased a firearm, Clarke will miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles, and the Grizzlies are in the midst of their first little run of true adversity in this Morant/Jaren era.Then, we're going to talk Warriors-Lakers, a fun game where we got everything we've come to see from the Lakers...2023-03-061h 42
The Box and One Podcast2023 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: March 2023As the trade deadline has passed and the college basketball season is wrapping up, it's time to move to Mock Draft 2.0. This is the debut of our team-centric mock drafts, where we will run the Tankathon lottery simulator to determine the draft order. Then, we make selections as if we were the teams on the clock, juggling taking best player available and fit.We come to you here with a FULL mock draft of selections 1 thru 60. The audio version for our podcast covers selections 1 thru 30 only.To check out the full video on YouTube, visit...2023-03-0333 min
The Pistons PulseWhat NBA draft decisions must Detroit Pistons make? We dive inThis week, Adam Spinella of "The Box and One" and co-host of "Game Theory Podcast" joins the guys to take our first deep dive into the upcoming NBA draft. Your "Pistons Pulse" crew along with Spinella help take stock of the Detroit Pistons as a whole. Bryce, Omari and Adam also talk the legitimacy of the Victor Wembanyama hype train. Is Scoot Henderson a solid second pick in the draft? What about the rest of the players that could make up the the No. 3 spot? "Coach Spins" and the guys help to answer these drafting decisions and more. 2023-02-281h 02Game Theory PodcastLakers come back to beat Mavericks, Celtics-76ers Deep Dives! 2023 NBA Draft Prospects You Need to see NOW!Adam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie this episode to break down two hugely important NBA games over the weekend. We start with the awesome Lakers-Mavericks game where the Lakers came back from down deep in the first half against the Mavericks to win. Then we move to the awesome Sixers-Celtics game from Saturday, where the Celtics pulled out a big win but the 76ers maybe got some belief for a future playoff series?After that, Sam and Spins talk about a few 2023 NBA Draft prospects that you need to catch right now as opposed to waiting, because their...2023-02-271h 46
No CeilingsHome & Away: Bryce Simon and Adam Spinella (Big Boards and Best of 2023)Draft Deeper's Stephen Gillaspie is next up for hosting duty! He is joined by TWO guests!Guest One (00:01:03): Bryce Simon of Draft Digest and Motor City HoopsBryce joins Stephen to compare Big BoardsGuest Two (01:21:47): Adam Spinella of The Game Theory Podcast and The Box And OneAdam and Stephen discuss which prospects are "the best" at different categories within the current draft classFollow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoopsFollow Adam on Twitter: @TheBoxAndOne_ To...2023-02-212h 15Game Theory PodcastA Messy NBA All-Star Weekend + Plus: 2023 NBA Draft: Keyonte George Look-in!Adam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie to break down all that we saw over the course of NBA All-Star Weekend. From Jose Alvarado and Josh Giddey's fur coat on Friday, to Mac McClung's dunks on Saturday, to Damian Lillard drilling halfcourt shots on Sunday in a game filled with horrid defense. Plus, a fun Jayson Tatum blow up performance that earned MVP with 55 points.Then, we're going to dive into some 2023 NBA Draft Stuff. Who played well this weekend? We'll also use this opportunity to talk about Keyonte George out of Baylor for a little while, and why...2023-02-201h 16Game Theory Podcast2023 NBA Draft Big Picture in February; Everything you need to know about where the draft stands right now; Also: What does Brooklyn do with Ben Simmons?Adam Spinella joins the show and we re-set the table for the 2023 NBA Draft now that the Super Bowl has passed and we're into February. It's time for a Big Picture look at scouting the 2023 NBA Draft. We'll talk Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, the Thompson twins, the best college prospects, risers, fallers, Duke's guys, and much more. Then, we're going to close on Ben Simmons, and his situation in Brooklyn and why the entire thing is just a bummer right now.LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your...2023-02-151h 22Game Theory PodcastKyrie Irving TRADED to DALLAS: How does he fit with Luka Doncic? What do the Lakers, Clippers do?Adam Spinella joins the show. He and Sam dive deep into into the Kyrie Irving trade saga that exploded over the weekend and culimated in his move to Dallas for Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, a first rounder and two second rounders. Was this the best fit? Should Dallas have gotten involved? Should anyone be willing to give Kyrie long-term money? Also, how does this impact Brooklyn?We also talk a bit about Dereck Lively's improved play at Duke, including a breakout game against North Carolina over the weekend, and maybe take some questions at...2023-02-061h 19Game Theory PodcastEmbiid wins Jokic Showdown! Weird Lakers-Celtics Ending! Myles Turner Extension! Sochan Breakout!Adam Spinella joins the show for a jam-packed show that includes a breakdown of Joel Embiid's masterclass against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets; the weirdo Celtics-Lakers ending from Saturday night; the Myles Turner extension that remains fascinating; the Jeremy Sochan breakout in recent weeks; plus, a look at some young rotation players that could end up playing critical roles in the NBA playoffs!Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NBA23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...2023-01-301h 36Game Theory Podcast2023 NBA Draft: Does Scoot Henderson have a case at No. 1? Also, NBA Rookie of the Year Midseason Top-Fives: Paolo, Mathurin, Kessler, moreAdam Spinella joins the show and we dive deep into two topics. First, we start by investigating something that has been seen as a done deal for years: are we positive that Scoot Henderson does not have a legitimate No. 1 overall case in the 2023 NBA Draft over Victor Wembanyama? The conversation is at least worth an investigation and discussion.Then, we do NBA Rookie of the Year Midseason Top-Five. With every team at least midway through the season, which rookies have truly stood out and become the players that have become difference-makers for their teams? We chat...2023-01-231h 33Game Theory Podcast2023 NBA Mock Draft, January Edition! Wembanyama, Scoot, Thompsons, Brandon Miller and more; Prospects Deep DiveAdam Spinella joins the show for his weekly Sunday appearance, and this week we're doing our monthly 2023 NBA Mock Draft Deep Dive! Join us as we dive deep into the top-30 selections, breaking down what we'd do in each spot as of mid-January, halfway through the yearly draft cycle. We'll dive into players like Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson, Brandon Miller, Cason Wallace, Nick Smith Jr, Jett Howard, Cam Whitmore, Brice Sensabaugh and many others.Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to rocketmoney.com/theory Le...2023-01-162h 07Game Theory Podcast2021 NBA Draft, 1.5 Years In: Breaking down the NBA's sophomore class midway through Season TwoIn this episode, Adam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie to break down how the players in the 2021 NBA Draft class have fared thus far into their careers. We break down names like Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Suggs, Josh Giddey, Jonathan Kuminga, Franz Wagner, Davion Mitchell, Chris Duarte, Moses Moody, Alperen Sengun, Trey Murphy, Quentin Grimes and many more.Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/theoryGo to HelloFresh.com/theory22 and use code THEORY22 for 22 free meals plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad...2023-01-091h 58Game Theory PodcastMidseason NBA Rookie Scouting Deep Dive: Who are the best rookies in the 2022-23 draft class?In this episode, Adam Spinella joins the show to dive into the 2022-23 NBA Rookie class. We chat Paolo Banchero, Dyson Daniels, Keegan Murray, AJ Griffin, Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard, Jalen Williams, Jeremy Sochan, Jalen Duren, Jaden Ivey, and plenty, plenty more!Get 3 months free with a one-year package at expressvpn.com/THEORYCancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/THEORY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Box and One Podcast2023 NBA Mock Draft 1.2: December 29, 2022We're back hoopaholics! As we turn the corner into 2023 and the final six months of the draft cycle, we update you with the most recent version of our mock draft, featuring some fast climbers, a few freshmen beginning to slide, and the latest intel following the non-conference portion of the season. We come to you here with a FULL mock draft of selections 1 thru 60. The audio version for our podcast covers selections 1 thru 30 only.To check out the full video over on YouTube, visit our channel: Adam Spinella.Apple: Spotify: 2022-12-2932 minGame Theory Podcast2023 NBA Draft Prospects New Year's Resolutions: What are improvement areas for potential top picks?Adam Spinella joins the show this week to chat about improvement areas for 2023 NBA Draft prospects, this time in New Year's Resolution form. What are some of the ways top prospects in the class like Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson, Anthony Black, Ausar Thompson, Cam Whitmore, Nick Smith, G.G. Jackson and many, many more can take their games to the next level? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-12-281h 06Game Theory PodcastNon-Conference Superlatives for College Basketball and the 2023 NBA Draft; Best team, biggest disappointment, biggest question marks, fastest rising prospects and more!In this episode, Adam Spinella is here and we're doing to dive into some topics within college basketball and the 2023 NBA Draft. And to do so, we're giving out superlatives!Best Team so far! Fastest Rising Upperclass prospect! Surprise one-and-done prospect! Biggest question marks in CBB? Biggest disappointment? We hit on everything from the Connecticut Huskies to the Duke Blue Devils to Maxwell Lewis and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-12-231h 01Game Theory PodcastWho is the No. 3 prospect in the 2023 NBA Draft behind Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson? Also, Tank Watch and FOUR Prospects of the WeekIn this episode, Adam Spinella joins to break down the race for the No. 3 prospect in the 2023 NBA Draft. Assuming that Victor Wembanyama goes No. 1, and Scoot Henderson is the second-best prospect, who is the third-best? Is it Cam Whitmore? Is it Amen Thompson? What about Nick Smith and Brandon Miller? Anthony Black and Ausar Thompson?Then, we dive into Tank Watch. What's going on with the Washington Wizards? And why Louisville gets a special mention in Tank Watch for the sheer disaster with the Cardinals right now.Then, we give out Game Theory Prospect...2022-12-121h 36Game Theory PodcastRe-Drafting the 2020 NBA Draft; Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Desmond Bane or Tyrese Haliburton at No. 1? With Adam SpinellaIn this episode, I'm joined by Adam Spinella where we decide to dive deep into what has been a disappointing 2020 NBA Draft and re-draft it. What order should that class have gone in? Should Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, LaMelo Ball, or Desmond Bane go first? What about guys like Tyrese Maxey and Devin Vassell? Where do James Wiseman and Killian Hayes fall to? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-12-051h 41Game Theory PodcastFeast Week Recap! Duke, UNC Prospect Worries? Future NBA stars on display! Great College Vets!In this episode, Adam Spinella joins the show to talk about everything we saw during Feast Week. From the Maui Invitational to all of the Phil Knight Invitational events, we dive into guys like Brandon Miller, Anthony Black, Dereck Lively, Purdue and Zach Edey, Battle 4 Atlantis and the big Julian Phillips game we saw, Gradey Dick and Kansas playing well at times, Gonzaga not being quite up to par yet, then also the Maui Invitational where Arizona won behind its bevy of prospects, Arkansas looked great, and Creighton battled to the title game. Learn more...2022-11-281h 29Game Theory PodcastFirst Major CBB Weekend Recap! Kentucky-Gonzaga deep dive, Houston, Virginia, Illinois, Baylor breakdowns, NBA Draft, Prospects of the Week, MORE!Adam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie to break down the first major weekend of college basketball, including Kentucky-Gonzaga, Virginia's games against Illinois and Baylor, UCLA's games against Baylor and Illinois, Houston-Oregon, and way more. We look at it from a prospects perspective with a deep dive into all of the action that occurred across the country, in addition to just talking hoops about some good, fun teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-11-211h 36Game Theory PodcastFirst Week of CBB: Emoni Bates Breakout! Brandon Miller, Mojave King, Keyonte George, TANK WATCH; Then, Zach Edey Interview!In this episode, Adam Spinella joins the show to break down the first week of college basketball action. We start with Emoni Bates, chat about some of the other terrific prospects who have looked great to start the season, such as Brandon Miller, Jett Howard, Keyonte George, and plenty others, We also chat about the G League Ignite's start to the season, including a Mojave King breakdown. Then, we do Tank Watch on the Hornets and Wizards.Then, Sam chats with Zach Edey, one of the most dominant players in the country for the last two years...2022-11-142h 34Game Theory Podcast2023 NBA Mock Draft Podcast, Preseason Edition! Wembanyama, Scoot, Thompsons and more with Adam Spinella! Then, a Drew Timme Tape Watchalong/Interview!On the eve of the college basketball season starting, Adam Spinella joins Sam to dive into a 2023 NBA Mock Draft. It's a good way to preview what we'll be looking for from certain players as they get started in college basketball this season, as well as what we're continuing to hunt for throughout the country this year.Guys like Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore, Nick Smith, Tyrese Proctor, Dereck Lively, and many more will be discussed in depth as we run through and make picks!After that is over, Sam interviews Gonzaga...2022-11-072h 16Game Theory Podcast2023 NBA Draft Bold Preseason Predictions: Duke Freshmen! Indiana! Plus, Baba Miller Suspended; Plus, DaRon Holmes Interview and Tape Breakdown!Adam Spinella is back for the second part of a promised two-part episode this week, with us diving deep into the 2023 NBA Draft class with some bold predictions heading into the college basketball season. We talk about Duke's freshman four, overall outlooks on the class, the upperclass prospects heading into the year, Ausar Thompson, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Indiana, and more.But first, we start with the NCAA's Baba Miller decision, as the organization handed down a 16-game suspension to the Spanish freshman forward that defies comprehension.Then, around the one-hour mark, Sam chats with Dayton center...2022-11-021h 36
The Box and One PodcastAudio Mock Draft: 2023 NBA Mock Draft 1.0We're back hoopaholics! It's officially November, and we thought we'd kick off the 2023 cycle with a quick look ahead of what figures to be a loaded 2023 NBA Draft. We come to you here with a FULL mock draft of selections 1 thru 60. The audio version for our podcast covers selections 1 thru 30 only.To check out the full video over on YouTube, visit our channel: Adam Spinella.Apple:Spotify: Get full access to The Box and One at theboxandone.substack.com/subscribe2022-11-0132 minGame Theory PodcastNBA Vibe Checks: Nets, Lakers, Blazers, 76ers, Cavs, more; Primo waived; Bogdanovic extension; Kyrie PresserIt's time to check the vibes across the NBA after two weeks of the NBA season. Adam Spinella joins Sam to dive deep into seven teams across the league. First though, they have to chat about a few news items.They start with Bojan Bogdanovic's extension in Detroit. Then, they move on to Josh Primo, who was cut in San Antonio after allegedly exposing himself to women; then, we chat about Kyrie, and why his press conference following the Nets' loss to Indiana was as harmful as it was....2022-10-311h 17Game Theory PodcastNBA Rookies First Impressions! Paolo, Jaden, Benn, Keegan, and more! Also, Lakers 0-3 with SpinsAdam Spinella joins the show for this episode to break down the Rookies that we've seen across the NBA so far, including some of the standout performances from players like Paolo Banchero, Jaden Ivey, Bennedict Mathurin, Keegan Murray, and others. But first, we have to start with the Lakers 0-3 start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-10-241h 25Game Theory PodcastWhat do Poole and Wiggins Extensions mean for Warriors? Plus, 2023 NBA Draft Bigs Preview!Adam Spinella is here, and we dive deep into the Warriors extensions of Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins. Are these good value deals? Does this make sense for the Dubs? And what does this mean for their long-term planning? We also chat Brandon Clarke and his extension with the Grizzlies.Then, we dive deep into bigs in the 2023 NBA Draft. Who are the guys you need to know? Including Victor Wembanyama, GG Jackson, Kel'el Ware, Dereck Lively, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-10-171h 59Game Theory PodcastDraymond/Poole Reaction; Pelinka Extension; 2023 NBA Draft Wings Preview with SpinsIn this episode, Adam Spinella joins the show to chat about a few things. First, we chat Draymond Green and Jordan Poole, and the fallout from the punch that Draymond chose to throw in practice at Poole. Then, we chat about the Lakers extending Rob Pelinka and whether or not that's a good plan. Finally, we move to our quick 2023 NBA Draft Wings preview, where we dive deep into all of the wings that could feature in this 2023 NBA Draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-10-101h 37Game Theory Podcast2023 NBA Draft Guards Preseason Preview; Plus! Herro, Nance, Adams extensions, Warriors PreseasonAdam Spinella joins the episode to break down a few things. First! We chat about the Tyler Herro extension and why extensions will look pretty wild over the next couple of weeks. Then, we chat about the Larry Nance and Steven Adams extensions, and if extending bigs at lower cap hits still have value.Then, we move to Warriors preseason stuff, talking about James Wiseman and Pat Baldwin particularly, and how they've looked early on.The biggest part of the episode, though, will be previewing guards in the 2023 NBA...2022-10-031h 59Game Theory PodcastNBA News; Udoka Suspended; Bogdanovic to Detroit; Jae Crowder Trade Request; McCollum/Wade Extensions; MailbagAdam Spinella joins the show to dive deep into some NBA news and notes. First, we chat briefly about the Ime Udoka suspension in Boston. Then, we move to the Bojan Bogdanovic trade to Detroit, and why more teams should be willing to make moves like this. Then, we jump into Jae Crowder's trade request, and the C.J. McCollum and Dean Wade extensions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-09-261h 18Game Theory PodcastNBA Prospect Wars! Barnes or Ant? Franz or Jabari? Zion or Mobley? Plus, Wembanyama Offensive Breakout BreakdownAdam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie to do two things. First, we break down what was the best Victor Wembanyama offensive game that I've seen, a 34-point early season game against Hapoel Holon. We explain the context behind the game, and explain what made us so excited about Wembanyama's terrific performance. Then, we do what might end up being a new segment on the podcast for an hour: Prospect Wars. After a fun tweet from Nate Jones asking who would you take long-term between Anthony Edwards and Scottie Barnes, Spins and Sam came up with five other matchups t...2022-09-211h 22Game Theory PodcastHow many Basketball Hall of Famers are playing in the NBA in 2022?In this episode, in conjunction with the Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony this coming weekend, Adam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie to break down how many Hall of Famers are currently in the NBA in 2022. We dive deep into some of the weirder, stranger cases like Kyle Lowry, some of the more strangely polarizing ones like Dwight Howard, and some of the future stars and what they'd have to do in order to reach that standard, such as Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-09-052h 05Game Theory PodcastDonovan Mitchell traded to Cleveland! Sexton, Lauri, Agbaji and picks to Utah! What does this mean for the Knicks?In this episode, Adam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie and they break down everything to do with the blockbuster NBA trade that sent Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Collin Sexton, Ochai Agbaji, as well as Cleveland's 2025, 2027, and 2029 unprotected first round picks in addition to pick swaps in 2026 and 2028. Is this too much for Mitchell? Should Cleveland be going all in at this point? Is Cleveland now a top-three team in the East? Where does this leave Utah? And where does it leave the Knicks after the RJ Barrett extension earlier this week? Learn more...2022-09-021h 03Game Theory PodcastWho has the BEST young core in the Western Conference? Grizzlies, Pelicans, Thunder, Rockets?In this episode, I chat with Adam Spinella and we break down the young cores in the Western Conference. In this episode, we dive deep into the Grizzlies, Warriors, Rockets, Thunder, Spurs, Wolves, Pelicans and others. Then we chat a bit about cooking and movies, and we call it at a brief two hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-08-292h 00Game Theory PodcastWho has the BEST young core in the Eastern Conference? Pacers, Magic, Cavs, Pistons, Raptors? Someone else?In this episode, I chat with Adam Spinella about who has the best young core in the Eastern Conference. We dive deep into the Magic, Pistons, Cavaliers, and Pacers, as well as chat a bit about the Raptors, Wizards, Hawks, Hornets, and others. We break down all of the young guys on those teams, then decide which core we'd most want to build around moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Box and One PodcastWAY Too Early 2023 Mock Draft: Audio VersionWe're back hoopaholics! It's VERY early but we thought we'd kick off the 2023 cycle with a quick look ahead of what figures to be a loaded 2023 NBA Draft. We come to you here with a FULL mock draft of selections 1 thru 60.To check out the full video over on YouTube, visit our channel: Adam Spinella. Apple: Spotify: Get full access to The Box and One at theboxandone.substack.com/subscribe2022-08-1934 minGame Theory PodcastDo Recruiting Rankings Matter? Team-Building in New College Basketball Era! Mailbag!Adam Spinella AKA Coach Spins joins and we chat about a few different team-building constructs within college basketball. First, we ask the question: Do recruiting rankings matter? We discuss the ways in which they're dissected and talk about what matters and what doesn't within them.Then, we chat about team-building in general in college basketball today. Do you focus on the transfer portal or recruiting? How does NIL factor in at this point? How should coaches worry about continuity versus flexibility with roster spots? A lot of complicated factors heading into basketball at this point....2022-08-181h 24Game Theory PodcastGame Theory News with Matt Pennie! KD-to-Celtics rumors, GG Jackson-to-South Carolina with Adam SpinellaIn this episode, Matt Pennie joins the show for the FINAL time and we explain what's going on and what has prompted this sad change. Additionally, we announce the new addition to the Game Theory family, Adam Spinella of Coach Spins fame!Then, I bring Coach Spins in, and we talk about two things: first, we focus on the Kevin Durant to the Celtics rumor that emerged early this week. Then, we dive into G.G. Jackson's decision to reclassify and attend South Carolina for the 2022-23 season, thus making him eligible for the 2023 NBA Draft. What...2022-07-3056 minGame Theory PodcastSummer League Rookie Breakdown! Best player at Summer League? Suns Match Ayton contract with Adam SpinellaIn this episode, Adam Spinella aka Coach Spins from The Box and One joins us to break down a number of NBA things. First, we start for 15 minutes on the Deandre Ayton saga ending, with the Suns matching his max contract extension. Then, we ask the simple question: who has been the best player at Summer League? We both have the same answer.Finally, we break down the rookie class at Summer League, diving deep into who has performed well, with dives into all of the top-six picks as well as a lot of other players.2022-07-161h 09
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2022 NBA Summer League Takeaways: Paolo Banchero & Chet Holmgren Forever, Kings, Pistons, Pelicans AND MOREDan is joined by Adam Spinella from The Box and One (@BoxAndOne_) to discuss their biggest summer league takeways, includING the play of Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey and Jabari Smith Jr., as well as some other standouts and team futures AND OHO SO MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:18 - Paolo Banchero 9:23 - Chet Holmgren 16:35 - Jabari Smith Jr. 19:47 - Keegan Murray 21:36 - Jaden Ivey 27:36 - Bennedict Mathurin/Detroit Pistons 31:02 - Shaedon Sharpe/Portland Trail Blazers 33:00 - Most impressive non-lottery picks 37:22 - Best second- and third-year players 39:25 - Baby Dubs! James Wiseman! Jonathan Kuminga! 43:16 - R.P.O...2022-07-141h 08
Draft Deeper NBA Podcast2022 NBA Draft Big Board Philosophy w/ The Box and One's Adam SpinellaOn this episode we look at the 2022 NBA Draft class as a whole, our personal philosophy and our tier ranking process for our big boards with The Box and One’s Adam Spinella.Music by Thugboxbeats2022-06-201h 30Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastFuture of the Utah Jazz & 2022 NBA Draft Primer, Part 2Dan breaks down the significance of Quin Snyder leaving the Utah Jazz, and how it might affect the futures of Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell. After that, Adam Spinella from The Box and One (@TheBoxAndOne_) joins the pod to discuss the 2022 NBA Draft and all the value that awaits teams outside the lottery. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Future of the Utah Jazz (1:37) 🔘 TyTy Washington (21:17) 🔘 Malaki Branham (26:32) 🔘 Jaden Hardy (28:15) 🔘 Bryce McGowens (31:38) 🔘 Draft combine winners (35:14) 🔘 Most fascinating teams outside the top 10 (36:49) 🔘 Late first-round/second-round prospects to watch (39:40) 🔘 Prospects we're higher on relative to consensus (43:48) 🔘 Knicks (47:00) 🔘 Wizards (49:53) 🔘 Pelicans (52:01) 🔘 Spurs (54:07) JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/hwkdiscord SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7ey...2022-06-0858 min
Down to Dunk OKC Thunder PodcastPaolo to OKC? + Adam Spinella of the Box and OneAndrew Schlecht and Michele Berra discuss Paolo to OKC, and how much character matters in the draft processThen in part 2 Adam Spinella of the Box and One discusses Chet and many other draft prospects Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-061h 08Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastKyrie, KD and Nets Rumors, Plus 2022 NBA Draft Primer (Part 1)Dan reacts to the report that the Brooklyn Nets are "outright unwilling" to give Kyrie Irving a long-term deal and also discusses the fall out from recent Deandre Ayton and Zach LaVine rumors. After that, Adam Spinella from The Box And One (TheBoxAndOne_) joins the pod for Part One of our 2022 NBA Draft primer! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ INTRO (0:00) 🔘 Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Nets (0:44) 🔘 Zach LaVine (14:03) 🔘 Deandre Ayton (16:55) NBA DRAFT TALK (22:56) 🔘 Paolo Banchero vs. Chet Holmgren vs. Jabari Smith Jr. (25:03) 🔘 Jaden Ivey (36:43) 🔘 Shaedon Sharpe (41:44) 🔘 Keegan Murray, Bennedict Mathurin (45:27) 🔘 A.J. Griffin (47:43) 🔘 Dyson Daniels (52:03) 🔘 Jalen Duren, Mark Williams and investing lottery picks in conventional centers (53:26) SUBSCRIBE TO THE...2022-05-2658 minGame Theory Podcast2022 NBA Draft Combine Analysis with Adam Spinella; + Jaden Hardy/AJ Griffin BreakdownsThe 2022 NBA Draft Combine has come and gone, and it's time to dive into everything that happened in Chicago this week. Adam Spinella from The Box And One joins us to dive into everything we saw this week. What do we actually take away from the combine? What is worthwhile and what isn't? How do we avoid falling into combine traps?Then, who were the winners and losers of Combine week? How Jalen Williams, Terquavion Smith and others took advantage of their opportunity and ran with it.Finally, we chat about two guys that Adam...2022-05-231h 23Draft Deeper NBA Podcast2022 NBA Draft "Their Guys" with The Box and One's Adam SpinellaOn this episode we feature some of Adam Spinella from The Box and One's more undervalued and underappreciated prospects including Jaden Hardy, Ron Harper Jr, Caleb Love and Mike Miles.Music by Thugboxbeats.2022-03-2556 min
No CeilingsBreaking Down Patrick Baldwin Jr, Peyton Watson, Kennedy Chandler, and Mike Miles with Adam SpinellaThis week, Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) is joined by Coach Adam Spinella (@TheBoxAndOne_) to discuss Coach's recent article on how FIBA performances factor in on the evaluations of Patrick Baldwin Jr, Peyton Watson, Kennedy Chandler, and Mike Miles.
Article: https://theboxandone.substack.com/p/patrick-baldwin-jr-peyton-watson
No Ceilings: https://noceilings.substack.com/
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Green With Envy: A Boston Celtics PodcastCeltics PRIDE: Trade Ideas, Honest Ime, and The Losing Silver LiningThe Celtics Pride guys are back together again to talk all things Celtics. They start the pod by offering a few more trade ideas before delving into the recent response to Ime Udoka's comments and philosophy of honesty. "Honest Ime," as Adam calls him, is nothing if not direct, and the guys weigh in on what they think of this approach. Unlike some media members, the Celtics Pride crew doesn't see Udoka throwing his players under the bus. Instead, they see his comments as being parallel to exactly what all the fas are watching on the court. They then...2022-01-111h 06Chucking Darts NBA PodcastEp. 91: Keegan Murray and Sophomore Theory with Coach Adam Spinella of The Box and OneCoach Adam Spinella runs the fantastic Box and One youtube channel (now available as Adam Spinella) and podcast. He stops by to talk sophomores, who are the predominant story of 2022/s first round. We discuss the pessimism surrounding sophomore returners and where to look for hidden value. Then we discuss Keegan Murray in depth, as well as Jordan Hall, Caleb Love, and Mike Miles. Be sure to follow Adam @TheBoxAndOne_.Enjoy!2022-01-041h 09
Combo's CourtEpisode 327 - 2022 NBA Draft Talk & More w/ Adam Spinella of The Box And OneAdam Spinella and Combo talk 2022 NBA Draft and more on this installment of Combo's Court. Combo asks Adam who is in the mix for the number 1 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft and if there's a possible sleeper number 1 that could emerge. Adam believes Scoot Henderson would be the Number 1 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft if he was eligible and declared. He also shares thoughts on the NBA outlook of prospects such as J.D. Davison, Jaden Ivey, Ty Ty Washington, Nikola Jovic, Jaden Hardy, and more!
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Find Combo on Instagram @OneTwoCombo2021-12-2726 minThe Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball IntelligenceEvaluating the NBA's Best Young Defenders with Adam SpinellaDefense is returning in a big way this NBA season and a new generation of star perimeter defenders is carving its path. To discuss this revelation, Ray is joined by Head Coach Adam Spinella of Boys' Latin School (MD) and 'The Box and One.' The tandem discusses six players: Luguentz Dort (3:58), Matisse Thybulle (5:50), Davion Mitchell (8:38), Gary Payton II (13:11) Devin Vassell (15:40), Jae'Sean Tate (22:59), and Herb Jones (26:12). They close out with a conversation about defensive philosophy, the influence of coaching, and scouting for defense. Subscribe to Basketball Intelligence on Substuck: basketballintelligence.substack.comFollow Ray...2021-11-1044 minThe Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence'If I Ran an NBA Scouting Department' with Adam SpinellaRay is joined by Head Coach Adam Spinella of Boys' Latin School (MD) and 'The Box and One' to discuss his recent piece entitled If I Ran an NBA Scouting Department, which considers the intricacies of professional basketball scouting and a few rules of thumb to ensure a successful operation.Subscribe to Basketball Intelligence on Substuck: basketballintelligence.substack.comFollow Ray on Twitter @ticketrulesFollow Adam on Twitter @Spinella14/@TheBoxAndOne_Subscribe to The Box and One on Substack: theboxandone.substack.comThe Unrestricted Area is produced by @DylanHCarterCheck out the d...2021-10-1741 min
Hoop ThreadsEpisode 50: Adam Spinella of Boys LatinSpoke with Adam about his collegiate coaching career, video work, coaching philosophy, draft thoughts, and so much more.2021-08-141h 24
Green With Envy: A Boston Celtics PodcastCeltics PRIDE: Offseason Gripes and 1st Summer League OverreactionsAdam, Josh and Mike start by overreacting to game one of the summer league. They give their takes on Yam Madar, Carsen Edwards, Romeo Langford, Aaron Nesmith, Payton Pritchard Juhann Begarin and Sam Hauser. Is Yam already better than Carsen Edwards? Does Josh still think Romeo Langford can be an all star? Should we be happy with Aaron Nesmith? Should Pritchard be running the offense more effectively? Is Juhann Begarin a future NBA player? Can Sam Hauser defend anybody?
Then the guys vent about the offseason. Mike is happy because the team did what he thought they should...2021-08-101h 01
Green With Envy: A Boston Celtics PodcastCeltics PRIDE: Free Agency & TradesMike Minkoff and Adam Motenko record with free agency underway and react live as Evan Fournier signs with the Knicks. Mike reviews the current state of the Cetlics off season including the completed Josh Richardson trade and the pending Tristan Thompson trade. They discuss their reactions to these deals including the going back to the Kemba Walker deal that kicked off Brad Stevens tenure as President. What are we learning about Brad Stevens’ thoughts on the roster and the cap sheet that Danny Ainge left him with? Was the Knicks contract for Evan Fournier an overpay? Should the Celtics have pa...2021-08-0352 minDraft Deeper NBA Podcast2021 NBA Draft Coaches Perspective on Jonathan Kuminga, Alperen Sengun and Josh Giddey with Coach Adam SpinellaOn this episode we dive a little deeper on Jonathan Kuminga, Alperen Sengun and Josh Giddey as well as some older prospects like Austin Reaves with Coach Adam Spinella from The Box And One. Music by Thugboxbeats.2021-07-2753 minHardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2021 NBA Draft PrimerNBA DRAFT SZN LET'S F'N GO! Hardwood Knocks brings back the best in the biz, Adam Spinella (@Spinella14) of The Box and One (@theboxandone_) to discuss everything about the 2021 NBA draft. We cover how to go about building a big board, draft philosophy, Coach Spins' top-10 big board, the most underrated prospects, Jalen Suggs, Jalen Green, Evan Mobley, Jared Butler, Sharife Cooper, Trey Murphy III, Davion Mitchell, Usman Garuba, Scottie Barnes, some of YOUR questions and muuuuch more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Approach to building a draft-prospect big board (2:24) 🔘 Drafting best player available vs. drafting for fit (11:08) 🔘 Top 10 Big Board (21:24) 🔘 Evan Mobley vs. Scottie Barnes...2021-07-261h 21The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence2021 NBA Draft Preview with Fran Fraschilla and Adam SpinellaRay is joined by two special guests: Famed basketball coach and analyst Fran Fraschilla and Adam Spinella, Head Coach at the Boys' Latin School of Maryland. During the episode, they break down the latest NBA draft class including a wide variety of prospects. In this episode, you'll gain valuable insight into how they analyze prospects during the pre-draft process. Follow Ray on Twitter @ticketrulesFollow Fran on Twitter @franfraschillaFollow Adam on Twitter @Spinella14Check out the best in basketball writing at basketballintelligence.substack.com.Check out the daily newsletter at...2021-07-241h 01
Salt City Hoops Utah Jazz PodcastDiving Into Draft Prospects With Adam SpinellaDraft expert Adam Spinella from The Box and One (@TheBoxAndOne_) joins Salt City Hoops' Isaac Adams and Dan Clayton ahead of the 2021 NBA Draft. Adam and Isaac each share some names that make some sense as Jazz draft targets, and the trio also examines some broader questions along the way. What do the Jazz need the most after their playoff collapse? Do they target an immediate contributor or a high-upside prospect? 2021-07-2257 min
Green With Envy: A Boston Celtics PodcastCeltics PRIDE: Draft Junkie Deep DiveThis podcast episode is for draft junkies and those who want to familiarize themselves with the Celtics options at pick number 45 - in the middle of the second round of the upcoming NBA draft on Thursday, July 29. Adam and Josh Motenko are joined by special guest Adam Spinella, who leads CelticsBlog’s draft coverage and has put out some impressive draft video content on his YouTube channel of late.
What are the Celtics needs going into the draft? Can they fulfill any of them with just a mid second round pick? Adam Spinella and Josh Motenko go back and for...2021-07-201h 04
Raptors Over EverythingWho can the Raptors add in the draft and Siakam/Warriors trade proposal w/ Adam SpinellaHost William Lou speaks to draft expert Adam Spinella of The Box and One about the upcoming draft.Topics:Breakdowns on Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, Evan Mobley, Jalen SuggsWhy Scottie Barnes and Jonathan Kuminga are above the restOptions later in the draft: Alperen Sengun, James BouknightPotential Warriors trade proposal for Pascal Siakam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-2956 minHardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2021 NBA Draft Evaluation, Boston Celtics OutlookWith March Madness officially behind us, Adam Spinella (@Spinella14) from The Box and One (@TheBoxAndOne_) joins Dan to break down the top prospects and sleepers in the 2021 NBA Draft. And after rapping about Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Jalen Suggs and Jalen Green, among many others, it's on to the Boston Celtics, who remain tantalizing yet have underachieved this year. From Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown to Jayson Tatum and the bench, we cover it all. Please subscribe to Hardwood Knocks here. And if you're listening to us in Apple 's podcast player, please, please pretty please leave us a rating a...2021-04-091h 06
The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons PodcastInside The Cylinder ep. 109: NBA Draft Preview with Adam SpinellaNow that the NCAA tournament has come and gone, we figured it'd be a great time to preview the upcoming NBA draft! Since Matt and I aren't draft gurus ourselves, we'd decided to ask for some backup, so we brought on Adam Spinella.
Spinella is the Assistant Men's Basketball coach at Dickinson College, and currently covers the draft on his personal blog, The Box and One. He also writes for SB Nation's CelticsBlog and you can follow more of his draft and NBA coverage on his YouTube channel.
In this episode we focus heavily on the (currently) projected Top 5 picks...2021-04-0753 minThe Pindown: A Detroit Pistons PodcastInside The Cylinder ep. 109: NBA Draft Preview with Adam SpinellaNow that the NCAA tournament has come and gone, we figured it'd be a great time to preview the upcoming NBA draft! Since Matt and I aren't draft gurus ourselves, we'd decided to ask for some backup, so we brought on Adam Spinella.
Spinella is the Assistant Men's Basketball coach at Dickinson College, and currently covers the draft on his personal blog, The Box and One. He also writes for SB Nation's CelticsBlog and you can follow more of his draft and NBA coverage on his YouTube channel.
In this episode we focus heavily on the (currently) projected Top 5 picks...2021-04-0753 minThe Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball IntelligenceIntriguing NBA Up-and-Comers with Adam Spinella and Dylan Hunter CarterRay is joined by two guests today: Adam Spinella, an esteemed basketball writer and assistant coach at Dickinson College and Dylan Hunter Carter, podcaster and basketball writer at FanSided. The trio discusses some of the intriguing young players around the NBA including three rookies, two sophomores and two wildcards!Follow Ray on Twitter @ticketrulesFollow Adam on Twitter @Spinella14Follow Dylan on Twitter @DylanHCarterCheck out the best in basketball writing at BasketballIntelligence.net!Check out the daily newsletter at www.basketballintelligence.net for all the best NBA stories hand-curated from around...2020-12-2034 minThe Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball IntelligenceReviewing the 2020 NBA Draft with Adam SpinellaRay is joined by Adam Spinella, an esteemed basketball writer and assistant coach at Dickinson College to discuss the NBA Draft. The duo discussed marquee prospects like R.J. Hampton and Tyrell Terry, the impact that COVID-19 had on the draft evaluation process, draft-day trades and more!Follow Ray on Twitter @ticketrulesFollow Adam on Twitter @Spinella14Check out the best in basketball writing at BasketballIntelligence.net!Check out the daily newsletter at www.basketballintelligence.net for all the best NBA stories hand-curated from around the web!2020-11-2831 min
Green With Envy: A Boston Celtics PodcastCeltics PRIDE: Getting Drafty with Adam SpinellaThe Celtics Pride Team brings in draft guru Adam Spinella -- a regular CelticsBlog contributer (@coachspins) and Assistant Coach at Davidson College -- to talk all things draft.
The crew breaks down the projected top picks in the draft and then deep dive on who the Celtics could -- and should -- target with the 14th pick. They look at the depth of the mid-to-late lottery, possible trade targets or priorities for the draft, and offer thoughts on prospects that have caught their eye. Finally, they offer some sleepers to watch for the Celtics picks at 26 and 30... if...2020-11-041h 31
Robin Hoop@RobinHoopRadio - Focus Arizona ProspectsWe are joined by a bunch of great guests this week to discuss the three Arizona prospects.
Spencer Pearlman - Nico Mannion
Adam Spinella - Zeke Nnaji
Corey Tulaba - Nico Mannion
Ben Pfeifer - Josh Green2020-10-042h 03Robin Hoop@RobinHoopRadio - Prospect Focus Tyrell TerryThis week we are joined by trainer and coach Joey Burton as well as coach and draft analyst Adam Spinella. The focus for this week is all about Tyrell Terry. Just how good can Terry be at the next level?2020-07-3000 min
Basketball by Association15: BBA 15: Does Anyone Really Know How the NBA's Reboot Will Work?As anticipation and excitement build for the NBA's 22-team, late-July return in Orlando, Florida, we're still left with more questions than answers.And we're not the only ones: Both the league and the NBA Players' Association have not even finalized terms yet and continue to debate the details.So what are the long-term ramifications and "butterfly effects" of the new format, of quarantining such a large portion of the league during a pandemic, and even of the schedule and salary cap changes that will filter into next season?And will this year's champ need an asterisk next...2020-06-1256 min
Green With Envy: A Boston Celtics PodcastCelticsPod: Undervalued Draft Targets w/ Coach SpinsAdam(@adamtaylornba) is joined by CelticsBlog's Adam Spinella (@spinella14), Coach Spins is in a unique position of being a coach at D3 Dickenson College and gives us insight into he considers to be undervalued targets. This years NBA Draft projects as one of the more volatile in recent memory, and as such, players with tremendous upside could free fall right into Boston's laps with any of their multiple picks.
Having done the film work, and tracked some of these players development, Coach Spins provides a detailed analysis for underrated targets at each position Boston could be selecting...2020-05-0648 min
Basketball by Association9: BbA 9: Navigating NBA Draft Bias w/ Adam SpinellaIn this ninth episode of TBW's Basketball by Association podcast, Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes are joined by bballwriter.com's Adam Spinella to examine how much bias plays a part in scouting players prior to the 2020 NBA Draft.Centered around Adam's “2020 NBA Draft: On Bias, Tyrese Maxey & Evaluating Shooting (https://bballwriters.com/nba-draft/2020-nba-draft-on-bias-tyrese-maxey-evaluating-shooting/) ”, we discuss how unchecked bias can be damaging for both coaches and media while using specific player and skill examples. Yet, not all bias is bad, provided the evaluator puts it into the proper perspective.Arky, Joel and Adam then discuss players from...2020-04-1852 min
Basketball by Association4: BbA 4: Meet Adam Spinella; The Game Goes onIn this fourth episode of Basketball by Association podcast, Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes are joined by TBW's Adam Spinella to process everything that's changed in basketball, sports and the U.S. in just one week's time.Framed around Adam's incredible article "NBA Did the Right Thing by Suspending its Season (https://bballwriters.com/opinion/nba-did-the-right-thing-by-suspending-its-season/) ", the guys weigh just how important the game of basketball is at a time like this, even as it really means nothing in the grand scheme of things. Where does the NBA go from here after it helped lead the way t...2020-03-1348 minBasketball by Association3: BbA 3: Knicks' Demise, Warriors' Path Forward, Coaching Changes, Advice for Sports Media RookiesIn this third episode of TBW’s Basketball by Association podcast, Joel C. Cordes and Arky Shea figure out which NBA teams are due for a coaching change, as well as those that will probably get them anyway.With Steph Curry returning for the Golden State Warriors, and next year;'s situation looking awfully rosy, what are the Dubs' chances at returning to their throne?On the other end, how much lower can the New York Knicks sink in alienating just about everyone? And is their big-market status actually working against, rather than for them?The guys al...2020-03-0651 min
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast76ers Problems, Karl-Anthony Towns' Future, Kevin Love TradesDan is joined by The Basketball Writers' Adam Spinella (@Spinella14) to discuss a bunch of different big-picture topics. First and foremost, it seems the Sixers underachieving. Does Philly have cause for concern? Could they/should they blow it up? After that, they get into the rumor that Karl-Anthony Towns might be unhappy in Minnesota, what that means for the Timberwolves, and how the NBA can incentivize stars to stay put in smaller markets. Then it's on to former commissioner David Stern's legacy. And, finally, Adam proposes a midseason tournament idea that just might make the NBA's inevitable single-elimination brouhaha mean...2020-01-0255 min
Fanning the FlamesFanning the Flames - Diving Deeper Into the Suns Improved DefenseThe 4-2 record that the Suns are sporting is certainly surprising, but perhaps even more surprising is the team's commitment to defense under Monty Williams. Adam Spinella (@Spinella14 on Twitter) recently wrote an article published on The Basketball Writers in which he breaks down some of the intricacies of the Suns' new defensive identity. On this episode of Fanning the Flames, Adam joins Paul and Justin to discuss that article and other Phoenix Suns topics. In addition to their discussion with Adam, Paul and Justin give their thoughts on:
How various players, including Devin Booker, are accepting their roles within...2019-11-041h 01Fanning the FlamesFanning the Flames - Diving Deeper Into the Suns Improved DefenseThe 4-2 record that the Suns are sporting is certainly surprising, but perhaps even more surprising is the team's commitment to defense under Monty Williams. Adam Spinella (@Spinella14 on Twitter) recently wrote an article published on The Basketball Writers in which he breaks down some of the intricacies of the Suns' new defensive identity. On this episode of Fanning the Flames, Adam joins Paul and Justin to discuss that article and other Phoenix Suns topics. In addition to their discussion with Adam, Paul and Justin give their thoughts on:
How various players, including Devin Booker, are accepting their roles within...2019-11-041h 01Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastNBA Draft Reaction, Trade Grades, Conley's Fit in Utah, Celtics Future, Pelicans/Grizzlies RisingAdam Spinella (@Spinella14) from The Basketball Writers joins Dan to discuss all the implications from the 2019 NBA draft. Among the topics they cover: Draft-day steals; questionable picks; trade reactions; Mike Conley's fit with the Jazz; the promising futures of the Grizzlies and Pelicans; the Celtics' shaky, unreadable offseason; RJ Barrett's NBA ceiling; the Pacers' awkward roster construction; the oddity that is the Suns; free-agency fallout from the draft; and much, much more! bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2019-06-211h 04Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast246 - Kevin Durant's Injury, Kyrie's Future, Orlando Magic Exit InterviewTo the Orlando Magic we go. HOWEVER! We must first go deep on the rest of the league. Adam Spinella (@Spinella14) from The Basketball Writers joins the pod to discuss Kevin Durant's injury and its impact on the Warriors' title chances, Kyrie Irving's free agency, the Celtics' future, and the Lakers' hilarious and hopeless head coaching search. After that, we cannonball into the Magic's future, covering everything from top to bottom. How much should they pay Nikola Vucevic and Terrence Ross? Which other free agents should they target? How do Jonathan Isaac, Mo Bamba and Wes Iwundu fit into their...2019-05-101h 01
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast215 - LeBron Loves Anthony Davis, West Playoff Race, Trade-Deadline Sellers, Kings FutureWashington and Jefferson's Assistant Men's basketball coach Adam Spinella (@spinella) joins Hardwood Knocks to discuss the flurry of confusion currently enveloping the NBA. Along with Dan, he raps about LeBron James' endorsement of Anthony Davis and Carmelo Anthony, the Wizards' future after acquiring Trevor Ariza, the Kings' revival, the free-for-all playoff race happening in the Western Conference and the search for trade-deadline sellers in a complicated market. As always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale...2018-12-1953 min
Fanning the FlamesBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - with Adam Spinella from bballbreakdown.comPaul and Justin are joined this week by Adam Spinella from www.bballbreakdown.com. Adam recently wrote an article breaking down the current status of the Suns' rebuild and the long term outlook for the team. It's a great read and you can check it out here: http://bballbreakdown.com/2017/01/09/the-coaching-spin-checking-on-the-suns-rebuild-in-phoenix/. Listen in as Adam and the guys discuss, among other things:
- where Earl Watson is taking the team;
- the development of the Suns' rookies;
- what needs to be done to improve the efficiency of the Suns' offense and defense; and
- what moves may shape the look of t...2017-01-2139 min
Fanning the FlamesBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - with Adam Spinella from bballbreakdown.comPaul and Justin are joined this week by Adam Spinella from www.bballbreakdown.com. Adam recently wrote an article breaking down the current status of the Suns' rebuild and the long term outlook for the team. It's a great read and you can check it out here: http://bballbreakdown.com/2017/01/09/the-coaching-spin-checking-on-the-suns-rebuild-in-phoenix/. Listen in as Adam and the guys discuss, among other things:
- where Earl Watson is taking the team;
- the development of the Suns' rookies;
- what needs to be done to improve the efficiency of the Suns' offense and defense; and
- what moves may shape the look of t...2017-01-2139 min