Game Theory Podcast

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for continued reaction to the stunning Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. They also break down All-Star selections from this past week, highlighting who they believe were the correct picks as well as which players were potentially snubbed. (NOTE: Recorded before the Kings/Spurs/Bulls trade...

In this EMERGENCY EDITION of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (GMAC) to react to the STUNNING news that Luka Doncic has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks. What in the world just happened? Oh yeah, Anthony Davis just got traded, too. Huh? 1:20 - BREAKING NEWS (Full Trade Details) 3:27 - Why would the Mavericks trade Luka Doncic for Antho...

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Jason Timpf to discuss De'Aaron Fox trade rumors & potential landing spots! 01:21 - REPORT: The Sacramento Kings are ready to "gage the market" for a De'Aaron Fox trade (REACTION) 11:05 - An evaluation of De'Aaron Fox & what makes him good/worth trading for. 20:42 - Why SHOULD the San Antonio Spurs trade for De'Aaron Fox? 29:54 - Why SHOULDN...

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through 10 different NBA rookies & giving their midseason evaluations, before being joined by GMAC for another edition of Trivia & "The Rec Center!" 01:57 - Rookie Class as a Whole 07:39 - Kel’el Ware 18:29 - Alex Sarr 29:38 - Bub Carrington 39:04 - Yves Missi 48:23 - Donovan Clingan 57:25 - Ryan Dunn 1:01:45 - Jaylen Wells...

In this episode of Game Theory , Sam Vecenie is joined by Kyle Mann to discuss the 2025 NBA Draft before being joined by Bryce Simon to discuss the latest developments in the potential Jimmy Butler trade out of Miami to the Phoenix Suns. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL ! FOLLOW SAM - TWITTER / BLUESKY FOLLOW KYLE - TWITTER / BLUESKY FOLLOW BRYCE - TWI...

In this episode of Game Theory , Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through several different teams, players & trade scenarios that intrigue them the most ahead of the February 6th NBA trade deadline! 03:49 - Cooper Flagg check-in after Duke vs Boston College 15:36 - 10 Most Interesting Teams Heading Into The NBA Trade Deadline (PREVIEW) 16:30 - HONORABLE MENTION: Atlanta Hawks 18:28 - HON...

In this episode of Game Theory , Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through all the major NBA awards & make their selections through exactly 1/2 of the season! 02:11 - Midseason Awards! (Why Bryce hates this excercise) 05:07 - Suns acquire Nick Richards from Hornets for Josh Okogie 15:24 - Ineligible players 17:55 - Top 5 MVP/1st Team All-NBA 48:17 - 2nd Team All-NBA 1:03:15 - 3rd Team All...

In this episode of Game Theory , Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down the top 10 teams in the NBA, including the Cavaliers, Celtics, Thunder and Knicks. But first, they talk about Zion Williamson. 04:18 - Zion Williamson SUSPENDED for missing team flight; season from hell for NOLA continues 30:24 - GAME THEORY POWER RANKINGS (Intro) 31:44 - #10, Orlando Magic 39:25 - #9, Dallas Maver...

In this episode of Game Theory , Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for a 2025 NBA MOCK DRAFT! (January Edition). Where do Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, Cooper Flagg, Egor Demin, and others get picked? Tune in to find out! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL ! SPONSORS: Visit our partners over at PRIZEPICKS to go support the show! Download the app today and...

In this episode of Game Theory , Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to talk about the fun weekend of basketball that included the Nikola Jokic playing Victor Wembanyama twice, the Pistons maybe being good, the Suns maybe being bad, and more. CHAPTERS 6:45 Quick Jimmy Butler takes 14:30 The Jokic-Wemby Bowls were GREAT this weekend! 40:10 Phoenix Suns might be a total mess? 1:11:30 The Detroit Pi...

For a quick special edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Nekias Duncan of The Dunkers Spot to break down everything Jimmy Butler after Butler has asked for a trade from the Miami Heat and been suspended for conduct detrimental to the team. 3:10 Jimmy Butler suspended, Heat say they will listen to trades 5:00 Can Jimmy Butler still swing a title race in 2025? 7:00 Why Jimmy'...

Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down the Cleveland Cavaliers blistering start, the Jaden Ivey injury, and All-Stars so far this season. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL ! SPONSORS: Visit our partners over at PRIZEPICKS to go support the show! Download the app today and use code GAMETHEORY to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5...

Sam Vecenie is here with Bryce Simon and we're going to break down the D'Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith the Los Angeles Lakers and Nets swung on Sunday with the Brooklyn Nets. Also, the Kings fired Mike Brown, Luka Doncic got hurt on Christmas, and the Christmas Day games set new narratives across the NBA! All that and more CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOU...

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by his colleague at The Athletic Dave DuFour to dive into the De'Aaron Fox rumors around the league that the Kings are entering the "Danger Zone" with him. Then they talk a bit about the Timberwolves and how they've entered a bit of a danger zone themselves with Mike Conley and Julius Randle not performing. Finally, Sam wants to talk to Dave ab...

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to the NBA Cup final between the Bucks & Thunder before discussing Denver's interest in trading for Zach Lavine from Chicago & answering questions about the 2025 NBA Draft! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL ! SPONSORS: Visit our partners over at PRIZEPICKS to go support the sh...

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is here with Bryce Simon to break down the Dennis Schroder deal to Golden State, the Paul Reed waiver and what it could mean for Detroit's future, the NBA Cup and the Thunder-Rockets game, along with the 76ers no-good, very bad year of Injuries. CHAPTERS: 02:13 - December movie recommendations w/ Bryce 06:25 - Bucks vs Hawks Recap 17:30 - Thunder vs Rock...

Jimmy Butler has found himself in the middle of trade rumors again! Come join Bryce Simon and Sam Vecenie and they break down the constructions that work or don't work, and whether or not we buy it. Then, we'll revisit the Mikal Bridges trade with help from Andrew Claudio AKA GMAC of this show and Knicks Film School. Then we'll talk a bit about the NBA Cup and what we expect over the weekend! Visi...

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to first react to the latest headlines from the weekend, which included the Nuggets losing to the Wizards (snapping their 16-game losing streak) & the brutal injuries to Franz Wagner & Brandon Ingram. They also go through 5 different NBA players that they enjoy watching the most before being joined by GMAC for an intense round of...

In this episode of Game Theory , Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for an early look at 2025 NBA offseason & how all potential free agents are currently playing. They also look ahead to the NBA Cup & answer questions submitted about the 2025 NBA Draft! 9:45 What does the 2025 NBA Free agency class look like? 12:30 LeBron and what's going on with the Lakers right now? 26:20 Jimmy Butler and what...

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to give their quarter-season NBA awards picks & to discuss each race in detail for MVP, DPOY, All-NBA & much more! CHAPTERS: 5:40 NBA Awards Intro for the Podcast Explainer 10:20 MVP 44:30 All-NBA 1:22:00 Defensive Player of the Year 1:31:00 All-Defense Teams 1:46:25 Most Improved Player, 6th Man of the Year, Coach of the Year 1:...

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through 10 different questions about the NBA season, starring the Lakers, Celtics, Rockets, All-NBA, and 2025 NBA Draft! CHAPTERS: 06:45 - HOW BIG OF AN ISSUE IS THE DEFENSIVE SIDE OF THE COURT FOR THE LAKERS? 14:52 - HOW BIG OF AN ISSUE IS THE DEFENSIVE SIDE OF THE COURT FOR THE KNICKS? 26:08 - WITH KRISTAPS PORZINGIS BACK...

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through all the teams they've tuned in for the most on NBA League Pass through one month of the NBA season. CHAPTERS: 07:40 - NBA League Pass Rankings! (Explained) 11:40 - Los Angeles Clippers 17:30 - Orlando Magic 30:49 - Denver Nuggets 37:13 - Houston Rockets 47:38 - San Antonio Spurs 57:27 - Cleveland Cavaliers 1:14:27 -...

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through several early NBA trade ideas setting a market for who might be available, which teams might be buyers & which teams might be sellers. VISIT our partners over at PrizePicks to go support the show! Download the app today and use code GAMETHEORY to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Use the code GA...

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through the opposite end of the NBA standings & decide which teams they believe will finish w/ the bottom 8 records (as of now). VISIT our partners over at PrizePicks to go support the show! Download the app today and use code GAMETHEORY to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Use the code GAMETHEORY or vi...

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon & together they go through several rookies from the 2024 NBA Draft class giving their overall impressions of how this group is doing so far, as well as highlighting specific players making great early impressions on their new teams. VISIT our partners over at PrizePicks to go support the show! Download the app today and use code...