Hey! The Takeaways Podcast for this week is with Jason Timpf over at Hoops Tonight ! We talked...

-Timberwolves, Underrated?
-Celtics are awesome again
-Why I'm sick of long-term tanking
-The Spurs Offense/Defense
-Jason's Giannis Trade Idea
-Pat Spencer: That Mother******

youtu.be/w_pR-fDP5V8

Did a video on Pistons C Jalen Duren.

Broke down his 24-pt, 8-reb game vs. ATL. Averaging 20/12 now.

He's taken a massive leap in his comfort in short-rolls as teams blitz Cade. But moreover, he can just create shots as a driver now in mismatches.

gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/jalen-dure...

Houston's Kingston Flemings has been one of the most impressive freshmen in the country. Serious one-and-done potential.

Why? His burst, and then his ability to decelerate and counter from midrange. Had 22/5/7 vs. Auburn.

Full 60-minute Video Breakdown: gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/is-houston...

Over on Game Theory, did a Dylan Harper breakdown from his performance over the weekend vs. BKN. 20 pts, 6 rebs, 8 asts

Harper has been a monster in transition, but it's more the chemistry he and Wemby are building that should terrify the NBA long-term.

gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/dylan-harp...

Did a second video breakdown on Kansas' Darryn Peterson. My No. 1 guy entering 2026 NBA draft cycle.

What makes him so special? The way everything flows together. The pull-up looks the same as his hesitations and he's excellent at maintaining his dribble

gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/darryn-pet...