In this Game Theory episode, Chris Stone and Sam Vecenie chat about the 2017 NBA Draft about 20 minutes after it ended. First, they break down the Jimmy Butler trade, and how ridiculous it was that the Bulls decided to make this move.  Then, they answer who had their favorite drafts, and go into a pick-by-pick breakdown of many of the picks in the draft, all the way down to the second round.  You can follow Chris at @cstonehoops and you can follow Sam at @Sam_Vecenie. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Thanks for listening!

The New England Patriots poach yet another division rival player and add linebacker depth and experience. 

So a report just surfaced from MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand about how the Boston Red Sox are planning to make “major upgrades” over the next six weeks or so. Of course, it is also noted that their priority right now is the third base position, as it should be. My initial thought when I heard this is that it is the right thing to do, although I know some Sox fans will worry.

I get the fact that Dave Dombrowski has depleted what was once the best farm system in baseball to the point that getting rid of more will leave us as a barren wasteland in the minors. Trust me, that’s not ideal and I hate to fall into the way the Yankees used to do things. But at the same time, this Red Sox team we have in front of us right now is pretty special.

 It’s not that I mean that they are playing all that well or that they are fun to watch or anything like that. But that’s the point. The Sox are tied for first place in the AL East and remain one of the best teams in baseball despite having quite a few holes. If they go out and make a push by adding some premium talent to this team, they might become a real World Series contender. That’s what we want, isn’t it?

 I am definitely a guy who likes to live in the here and now, especially when it comes to sports. I understand the value of a good young prospect, but I also understand the value of a proven commodity. If the Sox can get rid of a couple minor leaguers for some horses to stack this team not only for this year but the next two to four years, let’s do it. 

 Maybe it’s just me, but I’ll take a championship or two in the near future and worry about down the road later. Make moves Davey, it’s time to separate ourselves from the pack.

The NHL released the entire 2017-18 schedule on Thursday afternoon. 

The Boston Bruins lost a valuable piece of their defensive core when they put former Bruins D Colin Miller on the unprotected list on Sunday. As a result, the Las Vegas Golden Knights selected Miller in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft Wednesday night.

Much has been written about the Celtics’ 1st round decisions. Not to be overlooked, however, is their next selection in the 2017 NBA Draft, which happens to be No. 37 overall (from Minnesota via Phoenix)

Below is a breakdown of five potential players the Celtics could take in the Second Round at No. 37.