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
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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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
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon list their biggest takeaways from the 2025-26 season heading into the NBA Allstar break.04:07 - Jeremy Sochan signs with the Knicks17:26 - JJJ OUT for the season27:10 - The NBA is going to do something about the Tank Race56:06 - No clear cut favorite in the East and the West is NOT inevitable1:09:27 - Hornets and Celtics are mak
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NBA Trade Deadline Madness! No Giannis Trade! No Ja Trade! Zubac to Pacers! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down what happened on the NBA Trade Deadline itself! We break down the last second moves each team made!01:57 - Giannis NOT Traded17:30 - Trade Coffee!19:10 - Subscribe to the Game Theory Substack!20:00 - Ja Morant, also, NOT Traded30:38 - Clippers trade Ivica Zubac to the Pacers1:03:05 - Warriors trade Kuminga, Hield to t
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NBA Trade Deadline! Grizzlies Trade Jaren Jackson Jr. to Jazz | Ivey to Bulls | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the plethora of NBA trades that occurred on Tuesday with less than 48 hours to go until this year's deadline. (NOTE: James Harden was traded for Darius Garland soon after the show ended). 02:05 - Memphis TRADES Jaren Jackson Jr to the Jazz24:28 - Utah ACQUIRES Jaren Jackson Jr from the Grizzlies45:00 - Jaden Ivey, Mike
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the Cavs/Kings trade that send DeAndre Hunter to Sacramento & Dennis Schröder, Keon Ellis to Cleveland before discussing Paul George's suspension & sharing their biggest takeaways through week 15 of the NBA season. 03:45 - Cavaliers Trade Hunter for Ellis, Schroder29:59 - Hawks trade Vit Krejci to Blazers35:44 - Paul Ge
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon assess the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market & go through several different trade options the Bucks should consider before next Thursdays deadline. 06:25 - Bucks willing to move Giannis23:10 - Portland’s Role in Giannis Trade32:27 - Can Knicks trade for Giannis?47:38 - Wolves fit for Giannis?1:03:00 - Can Heat Do Giannis deal
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 14 of the NBA season.07:00 - The Bucks Need An Answer From Giannis Now38:20 - Beyond Giannis, Who Is The Most Important Player Moved At The Deadline?1:07:55 - What Should The Pelicans Actually Do At The Deadline?1:23:00 - Do the Hornets start moving forward with this trio?1:39:20 - Can a
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are first joined by Andrew Claudio to discuss the Knicks recent alarmingly poor stretch & how things get turned around, whether it be with a trade or hitting the "play better" button (6:00). Then, they discuss Jimmy Butler's season ending injury (53:00), the latest edition of Bucks turmoil (1:19:00), Charles Bediako's eligibilit
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 13 of the NBA season.04:30 - Grizzlies: What’s real? What’s next?38:28 - Anthony Black’s Leap Changes Magic56:24 - Mizzen & Main!57:59 - Raptors: What are they? Where are they going?1:21:42 - Reed Sheppard Defensive Conundrum1:38:39 - Cavaliers: Start Jaylon Tyson & build rotation chemist
Midseason NBA Awards! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to some NBA news before going through every major NBA award & team honors making their picks through the midway point of the season. 03:55 - Jonathan Kuminga "demands" trade from Warriors10:12 - Lakers are looking for extra 1st round picks20:00 - Eligible & inelligible players23:21 - MVP45:35 - All-NBA1:18:15 - Defensive
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 11 of the NBA season.05:31 - Ja Morant Trade Market45:08 - Pistons - Buy high, low or not at all1:05:30 - Rudy Gobert Remains Undervalued1:19:54 - Pacers - Sneaky sellers and buyers?1:39:02 - Blazers Check In1:56:20 - Thunder - Need a shakeup move?SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOW
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon talk about Trae Young's trade to the Washington Wizards from the Atlanta Hawks 01:50 - Hawks trade Trae Young to Wizards for McCollum, Kispert06:45 - ATL perspective of this trade30:17 - WAS perspective of this trade1:01:13 - Jonathan Kuminga trade candidatesSIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!C
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the last week of college hoops & highlight the performances fo several NBA Draft prospects.00:00 INTRO04:00 - Darryn Peterson: What’s Going On?26:08 - Harry's!27:58 - Point Guard Class Looks Great53:29 - Bryce's Hypothetical Draft Scenario Question1:03:05 - OUTROSIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSION
Jokic/65-Game Rule | Should Nets KEEP Michael Porter Jr? | 76ers Ars DANGEROUS | NBA Takeaways
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 10 of the NBA season.07:50 - Are the 76ers actually dangerous?32:33 - Pick Your West Top 4 to Guarantee a Title52:00 - The Wizards: Pretty fun!1:14:59 - Nikola Jokic and the 65 Game Rule1:33:09 - Wait, why are the Nets supposed to trade Michael Porter Jr.?1:49:56 - Jaylen Brown's insane s
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their reactions to recent NBA 2nd round pick Jame Nnaji committing to Baylor, discussing how this is possible, whether this is good or bad for college basketball, whether Baylor should or shouldn't have signed him & much more (3:10). PLUS: Does the NBA actually have the tanking problem that they say they're trying to fix?
Lakers Need To Make Trade | Jamal Murray is an All-Star | Keyonte George is Most Improved NBA Player
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 10 of the NBA season.06:25 - Lakers Are Cooked Barring A Trade27:41 - Good/Bad Lineup Data42:35 - Jamal Murray Needs to Make His First All-Star Game55:45 - Best High Offensive Usage Defenders1:12:30 - Keyonte George is the NBA’s Most Improved Player1:29:32 - Christmas Day TakeawaysSIGN UP
NBA Christmas Day Primer! | Hornets Love/Hate Watch | Fav League Pass Teams | Week 9 NBA Takeaways
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 9 of the NBA season.05:00 - Eastern Conference Playoffs will be Competitive AND Interesting21:23 - Charlotte Hornets are Sam's favorite love/hate watch45:41 - Favorite League Pass Team55:54 - Jalen Williams works himself back into game shape for the Thunder1:06:25 - 76ers backcourt trio f
Knicks Win NBA Cup! | Kon vs Coop Rookie Of The Year Race | Bucks Buyers? | Kings Teardown? | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are first joined by Andrew Claudio to recap the New York Knicks winning the 2025 NBA Cup & discuss whether they should be considered the best team in the Eastern Conference. Then, they go through several NBA topics from the past week as the post NBA Cup schedule now begins.02:00 - Knicks Win NBA Cup!46:02 - What's Next For The S
NBA Trade Deadline Primer | Contending Teams Making Moves? | One Trade That Makes Sense Leaguewide
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon take a break from draft coverage to go through their first NBA trade deadline preview now that teams are officially able to discuss trades that involve players they signed in free agency over the summer. 04:27 - Will this be as weird a trade deadline as we've seen in a while?16:25 - Who are the contending buyers at the deadline
Spurs REAL Title Contenders | Knicks BEST In The East | Who Wins The NBA Cup? | Week 8 NBA Takeaways
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 8 of the NBA season.07:06 - Spurs are real NBA title contenders32:16 - Knicks are better with Josh Hart starting47:38 - Who wins the NBA Cup?52:04 - Cavlaiers have issues? Or just injuries?1:02:55 - Taking the Celtics OVER was the right call1:09:13 - Star players having good years on bad
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