Game Theory Podcast
Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, hosts a basketball podcast covering the NBA, NBA Draft, college hoops, and high school basketball, with occasional movie discussions.
Episodes
JAYLEN BROWN TRADED TO 76ers | Lakers Sign, Trade for Kessler | NBA Free Agency Madness
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the MADNESS that occurred in the NBA during the first full day of free agency.
02:37 Jaylen Brown traded to the 76ers
27:28 Paul George traded to the Celtics
39:46 Mitchel Robinson signs with Celtics
45:41 The Lakers Had A BUSY Day!
1:08:10 Utah trades Walker Kessler; Signs Jasxon Hayes
1:17:10 Norman Powel signs with B
2026 NBA Free Agency! | Kawhi Back To TOR? | Lebron Exits Lakers | The Latest: Jalen Duren
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to all the transactions from day/night 1 of NBA Free Agency.
01:12 Clippers trade Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors
28:50 Lakers begin life after Lebron James
1:02:27 Luke Kennard signs with Suns
1:04:49 Keon Ellis sign with Nets
1:06:15 Kobe Sanders re-signs with Clippers
1:07:08 Branden Carlson/Rob Williams sign with Trail Bl
Ja Morant Traded to Blazers?! | Warriors chasing LeBron, AD | Jalen Duren at impasse with Pistons
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the reported NBA moves & rumors that have occurred so far this offseason.
02:35 Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to the Blazers
20:12 Warriors re-sign Porzingis/Draymond opts out/plan to acquire Lebron, AD
34:49 Pistons re-sign Kevin Huerter; Jalen Duren (RFA) taking meetings
54:33 Knicks re-sign Landry Shamet; Dolan refuses to
NBA Offseason! | Miles Bridges Traded | Austin Reaves back to Lakers | Celtics, Jaylen Brown plans?
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the reported NBA moves & rumors that have occured so far this offseason.
02:02 Hornets trade Miles Bridges To Suns for Allen/O'Neale
33:32 Austin Reaves re-signs with Lakers
44:10 Thunder trades Isaiah Joe; Re-signs Isaiah Hartenstein
1:01:43 Knicks re-sign Jose Alvarado
1:03:47 Pistons trade Isaiah Stewart to Grizzlies
LAMELO TO MINNESOTA?! Timberwolves/Hornets Trade Reaction! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the trade that sent LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves & Naz Reid, picks to the Charlotte Hornets.
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2026 NBA Draft | Second Round SICKOS Stream w/ Sam Vecenie and Kyle Mann! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podacst, Sam Vecenie is joined by Kyle Mann (The Ringer) to provide in the moment analysis of every player take in the 2nd round of the 2026 NBA Draft!
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2026 NBA DRAFT LIVE SHOW!!! (Round 1) with Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react LIVE to all 30 picks selected during the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft!
(24:58) - #1. Washington Wizards draft AJ Dybantsa (BYU)
(31:15) - #2. Utah Jazz draft Darryn Peterson (Kansas)
(37:19) - #3. Memphis Grizzlies draft Cameron Boozer (Duke)
(43:49) - #4. Chicago Bulls draft Caleb Wilson (North Carolina)
(50:09) - #5
BREAKING: Giannis Antetokounmpo TRADED To Miami Heat! | Julius Randle to Nets | Ayo Dosunmu Contract | Game Theory Podcast
Giannis Antetokounmpo has finally been traded to the Miami Heat, so Andrew Claudio joins Sam Vecenie to break down the deal and what it means for the Heat, the Bucks and the rest of the league.
(0:00) GIANNIS TRADED TO THE MIAMI HEAT
(24:35) What's next for the Milwaukee Bucks?
(59:14) Wolves trade Julius Randle to Nets
(1:11:55) Nic Claxton traded to Bulls/Ayo Dosunmu re-signs w/ Timberwolves
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Final 2026 NBA Mock Draft | Trae Young Extends in Washington | McCollum, Wiggins to Hawks
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon open reacting to the latest NBA news before conducting their Final Mock Draft before the real thing happens on Tuesday evening!
(1:25) Dusty May Named Head Coach of Dallas Mavericks
(7:25) Wizards re-sign Trae Young (4 years, $212-million)
(22:44) Hawks re-sign CJ McCollum; acquire Aaron Wiggins from OKC
(29:24) Suns re-sign Col
Washington Wizards | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Washington Wizards & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Dallas Mavericks | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Dallas Mavericks & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Utah Jazz | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Utah Jazz & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Brooklyn Nets | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Brooklyn Nets & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Chicago Bulls | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Chicago Bulls & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Golden State Warriors | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Golden State Warriors & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Sacramento Kings | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Sacramento Kings & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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2026 NBA MOCK DRAFT! | One Week Out! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce SImon 1-to-30 & conduct their 3rd mock draft of the 2026 NBA Draft season with one week to go until the big night!
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Memphis Grizzlies | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Memphis Grizzlies & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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New York Knicks | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the 2026 NBA Champion New York Knicks & decisions they have to make this offseason.
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San Antonio Spurs | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the San Antonio Spurs & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Milwaukee Bucks | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Milwaukee Bucks & the key decisions they have to make this offseason.
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New York Knicks WIN NBA TITLE Over San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 (REACTION) | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce SImon react to Game 5 of the NBA Finals which saw the New York Knicks win their first NBA Championship in 53 years as well as the San Antonio Spurs lose in 5 games on their home floor
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Indiana Pacers | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Indiana Pacers & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Miami Heat | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Miami Heat & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Knicks WIN Game 4 WITH GREATEST Comeback in NBA Finals History vs. Spurs | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce SImon react to Game 4 of the NBA Finals which greatest comeback in NBA history by the New York Kicks & the greatest collapse in NBA history by the San Antonio Spurs.
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Philadelphia 76ers | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Philadelphia 76ers & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Los Angeles Clippers | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Los Angeles Clippers & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Spurs Beat Knicks In Game 3, Get NBA Finals Back to 2-1 | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks & the San Antonio Spurs.
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Denver Nuggets | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Denver Nuggets & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Knicks Take 2-0 Lead Over Spurs In PHYSICAL NBA Finals Game 2 (REACTION) | Game Theory Podcast
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Houston Rockets | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Houston Rockets & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder' future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Knicks WIN GAME 1 of NBA Finals over Spurs (REACTION) | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks & the San Antonio Spurs.
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Cleveland Cavaliers | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Orlando Magic | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Orlando Magic future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Portland Trail Blazers | Game Theory Offseason Previews
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Portland Trail Blazers future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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SPURS WIN GAME 7 OVER THUNDER To Go To NBA Finals Vs. Knicks Live Reaction | Game Theory Podcast
In this editon of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals which saw the San Antonio Spurs dethrone the reigning NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder & advance to the NBA Finals to take on the New York Knicks.
00:30 Spurs Win Game 7 In OKC!
29:52 NBA Finals Preview
44:55 Magic Hire Spurs Assistant Sean Sweeney As New Head Coach
49:44 76ers
Toronto Raptors | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Toronto Raptors future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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New Orleans Pelicans | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the New Orlean Pelicans future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Minnesota Timberwolves | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Thunder Win Game 5, 3-2 Lead Over Spurs | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals before taking questions from the chat watching live & welcome Andrew Claudio on to talk about his Knicks earning a trip to the NBA Finals.
00:30 Thunder vs Spurs, Game 5
26:33 OFFSEASON QUESTIONS!
47:15 The Knicks Are In The NBA Finals w/ Andrew Claudio
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Atlanta Hawks | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Atlanta Hawks future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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KNICKS GO TO NBA FINALS, SWEEP CAVS ! | Spurs/Thunder Tied 2-2 | All-NBA Snubs | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the conclusion of the Eastern Conference Finals which saw the New York Knicks sweep the Cleveland Cavaliers to earn their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.
00:30 New York Knicks Are Eastern Conference Champions
21:39 What's Next For The Cleveland Cavaliers?
43:18 OKC vs SAS Tied 2-2
52:09 All-NBA Snubs
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Pheonix Suns | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Phoenix Suns future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Thunder take 2-1 lead over Spurs w/ Tyler Britton of Hoops Venue | Knicks Lead 2-0 | NBA Draft Lottery Proposal
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Tyler Britton of @HoopVenue to recap Game 3 of Thunder/Spurs, the first 2 games of Knicks/Cavs, the NBA's latest Draft Lottery Proposal & much more.
2:10 Thunder vs Spurs, WCF Game 3
42:58 Knicks vs Cavaliers. ECF Game 2
55:35 Josh Hart: "I've never been a big analystics guy"
1:01:43 Latest NBA Draft Lottery Reform Proposal
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Boston Celtics | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Boston Celtics future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Detroit Pistons | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Detroit Pistons future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Thunder and Spurs TIED at 1-1 | Knicks Stuns Cavs | NBA Conference Finals | Kidd OUT in Dallas
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & the San Antonio Spurs, as well as other NBA news.
00:30 Spurs vs Thunder, Game 2
32:25 Knicks vs Cavaliers, Game 1
41:50 Jason Kidd OUT in Dallas
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Charlotte Hornets Offseason | Extend Brandon Miller? | Re-Sign Coby White? | NBA Draft, FA Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Charlotte Hornets future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Lakers Offseason | LeBron Back? Re-Sign Austin Reaves? | NBA Draft, Free Agency Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Los Angeles Lakers future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Cavaliers BLOW OUT Pistons in Game 7 | SGA Wins 2nd MVP | 2026 NBA Draft Questions and Notes
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to the Cleveland Cavaliers blowout win in Game 7 over the Detroit Pistons, before discussing the both upcoming conference finals series, SGA winning his second consecutive MVP & several NBA Draft related questions (prepared by Bryce for Sam).
01:28 SGA Wins 2nd Straight MVP
08:45 Cavaliers Upset Pistons With
Spurs BLOW Out Wolves for 3-2 lead | Daryl Morey OUT | Knicks, Thunder Sweep 76ers, Lakers | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap the past few nights of NBA Playoff games while also discussing the front office shakeup in Philadelphia.
01:45 NBA Draft Combine News
13:17 Daryl Morey OUT In Philadelphia
32:08 Spurs vs Timberwolves, Game 5
47:58 OKC Sweeps Lakers
56:55 Knicks Sweep 76ers
1:00:29 Pistons vs Cavaliers, Tied 2-2
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Wizards WIN 2026 NBA DRAFT LOTTERY! Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls move up | 2026 UPDATED NBA MOCK DRAFT
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the NBA Draft Lottery results (1:46) before doing a quick mock draft using the officially set order from 1-14 (44:08).
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Thunder, Pistons Take 2-0 Leads on Lakers, Cavs | Spurs Blow Out Wolves | Knicks up 2-0 | Game 2s!
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap each Game 2 from the second round of thev NBA playoffs.
01:45 Thunder vs Lakers, Game 2
18:40 Pistons vs Cavaliers, Game 2
35:07 Knicks vs 76ers, Game 2
49:52 Spurs vs Timberwolves, Game 2
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Thunder, Pistons take Game 1 Over Lakers, Cavs | Wolves Upset Spurs in G1 | Knicks Blow Out 76ers | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap each Game 1 from the second round of thev NBA playoffs.
03:10 Thunder vs Lakers, Game 1
21:31 Pistons vs Cavaliers, Game 1
48:37 Knicks vs 76ers, Game 1
1:01:45 Spurs vs Timberwolves, Game 1
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Sixers UPSET Celtics! Pistons/Cavs BLOW OUT Magic/Raptors! | Bulls, Mavs NBA Front Office Hires
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to some NBA news from Monday before recapping the 3 Game 7's that occurred over the weekend & giving their biggest takeaways from the firsty round of the NBA Playoffs.
01:56 Masai Ujiri hired by Dallas Mavericks
09:55 Bryson Graham hired as Chicago Bulls
21:55 Pistons COMPLETE 3-1 Comeback vs Magic
33:50 Jamahl Mosley Fi
RJ Barrett, Raptors Force Game 7 vs. Cavs | Pistons COME BACK vs. Magic | Lakers Advance vs. Rockets
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap Friday night's NBA Playoff games.
1:30 Pistons vs Magic, Game 6
38:58 Cavaliers vs Raptors, Game 6
1:01:36 Lakers vs Rockets, Game 6
1:12:56 Celtics/Sixers Game 7 Predictions
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Wolves KNOCK OUT Nuggets! | Knicks BLOW OUT Hawks! | 76ers force Game 7 vs. Celtics
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap Thursday night's NBA Playoff games.
02:10 Nuggets vs Timberwolves, Game 6
28:30 Knicks vs Hawks, Game 6
43:17 Celtics vs 76ers, Game 6
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Cade vs. Paolo Showdown! LAL/HOU, CLE up 3-2 vs. TOR | Spurs advance | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap Wednesday night's NBA Playoff games & react to several NBA news headlines.
00:00 INTRO
01:57 Pistons vs Magic, Game 5
20:46 Fanatics Sportsbook!
21:30 Cavaliers vs Raptors, Game 5
41:13 Quince!
42:33 Harry's
43:58 Lakers vs Rockets, Game 5
1:02:35 Fabletics!
1:04:16 Goldbelly!
1:05:35 Spurs Eliminate Trail Blazers
1:15:08
Magic up 3-1 over No. 1 Pistons | Flagg wins ROY | Nuggets/T-Wolves, Thunder Move On | NBA Playoffs!
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Andrew Claudio recap Monday night's NBA Playoff games & react to several NBA news headlines.
01:55 Pistons vs Magic, Game 4
29:25 Nuggets vs Timberwolves, Game 4
44:35 Thunder vs Suns, Game 4
53:33 Cooper Flagg wins Rookie of the Year
1:05:30 We Have A Frontrunner for NBA Tanking Reform Plan
1:18:23 Matt Lloyd for Bulls Coaching Vacancy/Kn
NBA Playoffs! Wemby Back! Ant Hurt but Wolves up 3-1 | Embiid Back | | HOU-LAL, DET-ORL, NYK-ATL
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap Saturday & Sunday's NBA Playoff games.
4:40 Cavaliers vs Raptors, Game 4
25:31 Fanatics Sportsbook!
26:04 Spurs vs Blazers, Game 4
44:16 Lakers vs Rockets, Game 4
49:34 Celtics vs 76ers, Game 4
59:13 Thunder vs Suns, Game 4
1:02:15 Nuggets vs Timberwoves, Game 4
1:32:30 Pistons vs Magic, Game 4
1:52:13 Knicks vs Hawks, G
Dylan Harper ARRIVES for Spurs | Rockets BLOW Game 3 vs Lakers | Celtics-76ers | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Es Baraheni recap Friday night's NBA Playoff games.
03:23 Spurs vs Blazers, Game 3
30:10 Lakers vs Rockets, Game 3
1:05:00 Celtics vs 76ers, Game 3
1:16:15 Es Gives His Thoughts On The Raptors
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Hawks up 2-1 on Knicks! Wolves up 2-1 vs Nuggets | Raps-Cavs, Pistons-Magic | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap Thursday night's NBA Playoff games.
02:10 Knicks vs Hawks, Game 3
28:45 Nuggets vs Timberwolves, Game 3
48:33 Cavaliers vs Raptors, Game 3
1:04:19 Pistons vs Magic
1:16:55 GMAC gives his Knicks thoughts/frustrations
1:30:18 Bucks Hire Taylor Jenkins
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KD vs. LeBron in G2 of Lakers-Rockets | VJ, Scoot Power 76ers, Blazers upsets | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap Tuesday night's NBA Playoff games.
02:57 Lakers vs Rockets
30:10 Spurs vs Blazers (Wemby Concussion)
52:55 Celtics vs 76ers
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Nuggets-Wolves! Hawks Come Back to Beat Knicks! Lakers-Rockets! NBA Playoffs! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap the first 3 days of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
05:00 Nuggets vs Timberwolves
27:12 Knicks vs Hawks
45:33 Cavaliers vs Raptors
1:00:21 Pistons vs Magic
1:26:33 Lakers vs Rockets
1:40:12 Victor Wembanyama Wins Defensive Player of the Year!
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NBA Awards Picks! SGA or Wemby for MVP? Plus, End of Season Notes | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap the final day of the regular season before giving their selections for every NBA Award, such as MVP, All-NBA, Rookie of the Year & much more.
06:50 Sam's trip to Hoops Summit
14:00 Doc Rivers Steps Down As Bucks Head Coach
20:55 NBA MVP/1st-Team All-NBA Ballot
49:48 2nd Team & 3rd Team All-NBA
1:11:55 Defensive Player of
UNC Hires Malone | Bulls FIRE Karnisovas/Eversley | Lakers Decimated | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to several news items from the NBA weekend before giving their biggest takeaways from the 2nd to last week of the NBA season season.
08:28 Chicago Bulls fire Arturas Karnisovas/Marc Eversley
23:48 UNC Basketball hires former Nuggets HC Michael Malone
45:20 Cooper Flagg's big weekend/Rookie of the Year Race
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NBA MAILBAG | Best Offensive Player | 3-6 Seed Most Likely To Make Run | Potential First Round Upset
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon answer several NBA mailbag questions.
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UConn Comeback vs. Duke! | Luka Doncic’s MVP Run | NBA Proposes Tanking Solutions
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon open with their reactions to the thrilling end of Duke vs UConn. They also discuss the NBA introducing tanking anti-tanking ideas, Luka Doncic's MVP surge & much more!
02:20 UConn vs Duke Reactions!
32:17 Luka's Case for NBA MVP
59:25 Magic lose by 52 pts to the Raptors
1:10:46 NBA Propses Anti-tanking Ideas
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Top 10 Defenders in the NBA this season! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon rank the Top 10 Defenders in the NBA this season!
01:21 Sweet Sixteen/Will Wade Reaction
14:40 SQUAD BET OF THE NIGHT w/ GMAC (Presented by Fanatics Sportsbook!)
28:37 Victor Wembanyama
39:13 Rudy Gobert
44:02 Chet Holmgren
50:12 Ausar Thompson
57:17 Scottie Barnes
1:03:40 Alex Caruso
1:08:27 Herb Jones
1:18:13 OG Anunoby
1:24:
Rank the Tanks! Who Are The Best Positioned Tanking NBA Teams Moving Forward? | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon rank the 10 teams currently out of the play-in or playoff race in order of the best longterm future & outlook.
01:00 - Men's March Madness Opening Weekend Thoughts
24:31 - Sacremento Kings
30:43 - Chicago Bulls
40:30 - Brooklyn Nets
47:18 - Milwaukee Bucks
54:27 - New Orleans Pelicans
59:36 - Memphis Grizzlies
1:05:52 - Washin
Biggest Surprises of the NBA Season! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon list their 3 biggest surprises of the NBA season!
01:55 NCAA Player of the Week
19:25 Biggest Surprises of the NBA Season (Criteria)
21:19 The Spurs are ALREADY a title contender
36:30 Nickeil Alexander-Walker & the Atlanta Hawks
48:20 The Boston Celtics are contenders in their "gap year"
1:02:14 Jalen Duren & the Detroit Piston
10 NBA Players You Show Know Having Under the Radar Seasons! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through 10 NBA players having under the radar stellar season & highlight their performances.
03:09 Player of the Week (Presented by Warner Bros)
16:25 Donovan Clingan and why he made me want to do this show
30:40 Neemias Queta & Sam Houser
44:35 Jalen Suggs
53:40 Onyeka Okongwu & Dyson Daniels
1:01:19 Jarace Walker
1:16:40
2025-26 NBA Rookie Class Check-In! Cooper, Kon, Harper, VJ & more! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon take a close look at the 2025 NBA Draft Class and evaluate the rookie seasons of several first & second round selections.
02:25 - The "ethics" of Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance
17:45 - Kon vs Coop (Rookie of the Year Debate)
34:10 - Dylan Harper
50:01 - VJ Edgecombe, Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears, Ace Bailey
1:17:19 - Cedric C
Checking In On Players Moved At The NBA Trade Deadline! | Game Theory Podcast
In thie edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Samn Vecenie & Bryce Simon will go through several NBA players that were moved at this year's trade deadline & evaluate their performances so far with their new teams.
5:15 Jayson Tatum's opening two games
16:15 Jonathan Kuminga on the Hawks
32:30 James Harden on the Cavaliers
47:50 Trae Young on the Wizards
59:45 Jared McCain on the Thunder
1:11:20 Dar
BREAKING NEWS: Jayson Tatum Returns! PLUS: NBA Awards Check-In (MVP, All-NBA, Rookie, DPOY & more)
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Same Vecenie & Bryce Simon open by reacting to the news that Jayson Tatum will officially be making his return to the court & what this could mean for the NBA playoff race. Then, they go through every NBA Award & give their current unofficial ballots with just under 6 weeks to go in the NBA season.
02:27 - Jayson Tatum Returns!
17:00 - MVP/1st Team All-
Nuggets/Thunder: Playoff Dream | Paolo Banchero is Good | NCAA Title Favorites | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their biggest takeaways from week 20 of the NBA season!
05:05 - Nuggets-OKC
32:55 - Stretch Run/Playoff X Factors
44:28 - Paolo Banchero Is Figuring It Out
57:10 - Most Dangerous Play-in Team
1:11:50 - Non-Tanking NBA Gripes
1:21:01 - National Title Contenders for CBB
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2026 NBA Mock Draft! | Who goes #1 - Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa or Cam Boozer? | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go 1-to-30 & conduct their first mock draft of the 2026 NBA Draft season!
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NBA Takeaways! | Darryn Peterson Discourse | Biggest Pistons Week In A Decade | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their biggest takeaways from week 19 of the NBA season!
04:00 - Darryn Peterson Discourse Is Out of Control
33:30 - Pistons Biggest Week in a Decade
47:55 - Jaden Ivey’s Injury Situation is Depressing
1:05:53 - NBA’s Apparent Tanking Ideas
1:33:55 - How Hard is It To Hide a Bad Defender in today’s NBA? / Is it Easier to Ha
NBA Title Contender Power Rankings! | Game Theory Rankings
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon list & discuss their current ranking of NBA teams in order of who will most likely win the 2026 NBA Championship.
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