In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to discuss the latest NBA news - like the Lakers trade for Mark Williams being rescinded - before going through their updated rankings of NBA contenders on the other side of the trade deadline.

02:40 - Lakers trade for Mark Williams RESCINDED!

22:22 - Anthony Davis injured + Mavs governor Patrick Dumont speaks

37:41 - SHOUTOUT PRIZPICKS! (Bryce talks about the Chiefs loss to the Eagles)

40:12 - Allstar replacements & NBA News

43:30 - NBA CONTENDER RANKINGS!

44:27 - Oklahoma City Thunder

50:40 - Boston Celtics

58:23 - Cleveland Cavaliers

1:04:48 - Denver Nuggets

1:12:18 - New York Knicks

1:17:30 - Los Angeles Lakers

1:25:11 - Indiana Pacers

1:30:55 - Memphis Grizzlies

1:36:13 - Rockets, Warriors, Bucks, T-Wolves & other honorable mentions

1:48:00 - TRIVIA

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