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...

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 deadli...

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 contenders 32:16 - Knicks are better with Josh Hart starting 47:38 - Who wins the NBA Cup? 52:04 - Cavlaiers have issues? Or just injuries? 1:02:55 - Taking the Celtics OVER was the right call 1:09:13 - Star players having good years o...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Adam Finkelstein of CBS Sports to break down the last week of college hoops & highlight the performances of several NBA Draft prospects. 12:45 - What New Things Has Adam Learned About Boozer, Dybantsa, Wilson? 31:05 - Have Any Freshmen Truly Surprised You? 49:38 - Who Are The Most Important Players To Scout In Conference Play? SI...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & special guest Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight give their 3 biggest takeaways through week 7 of the NBA season. 03:12 - Are We Underestimating the Timberwolves? 20:16 - This Year Proves NBA Teams Shouldn’t Tank For 3+ Years 41:25 - Should Orlando Go All-In On Giannis 1:04:15 - The Celtics Infrastructure Is Incredible 1:20:35 - Can Spurs combine...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon begin with a discussion of the latest possible Giannis trade report from Shams Charania & whether his future in Milwaukee could be coming to an end (but for real this time). Then, they give out their awards for the first 20 games of the NBA season: MVP, All-NBA, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year & more! 01:47 - Gi...

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. 05:50 - Biggest winner: Cameron Carr, Baylor 20:50 - Feast Week Draft Takeaways 55:35 - Caleb Wilson vs. Michigan State SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE F...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 6 of the NBA season. 06:28 - Los Angeles Lakers: Trade Away From Real Contention? 35:15 - Unsung Heroes On Top 6 Teams 47:32 - Miami Heat: Team Most Enjoyed Watching 1:02:20 - One Good Thing About Each Bottom 5 Team 1:11:59 - Clippers Might Not Be Able To Fix Their Poor Start 1:36:15 - Wh...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through several players from the 2024 NBA Draft & assess their performances so far during their sophomore NBA seasons. 11:00 Steph Castle 23:20 Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George and Bub Carrington 44:00 Zaccharie Risacher 50:02 Reed Sheppard 57:40 Matas Buzelis 1:04:20 Ron Holland 1:10:15 Donovan Clingan 1:17:28 Zach Edey and Jaylen...

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. 02:03 - Champions’ Classic Draft Takes 30:00 - Big Winner: Kingston Flemings 39:00 - Illinois Best Prospect? 50:00 - Other Prospect Notes SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDE...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 5 of the NBA season. 05:13 - Tyrse Maxey is a Superstar 26:24 - Pelicans need to move Zion Williamson (?) 50:20 - Do the Knicks have playoff depth? 1:03:55 - Have the Orlando Magic figured it out? 1:20:08 - OKC Thunder are on a historic pace 1:29:30 - Chris Paul is the last member of a dy...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap the last several days of NBA news, storylines & standout performances. 06:35 - Detroit Pistons are ON FIRE! (11 Straight Wins) 37:34 - Lebron James returns to Lakers 50:58 - BREAKING NEWS: LaMelo Ball reportedly "open to trade" from Hornets 1:11:09 - NBA Allstar picture (as of today) 1:29:36 - Best NBA games to convince so...

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. 05:48 - Mikel Brown Jr vs Kentucky 16:20 - AJ Dybantsa vs. UConn 31:59 - Braden Smith vs. Labaron Philon 43:00 - Michigan, Aday Mara, and the Yaxel Lendeborg Fit SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBS...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 4 of the NBA season. 04:55 - Nikola Jokic is breaking basketball 23:10 - League is in Good Hands 34:35 - The Warriors Remain Dangerous 48:35 - Who are the Real Contenders 1:11:45 - Do the Hawks Need Trae Young? 1:24:15 - What are the Toronto Raptors? SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAK...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap the last several days of NBA news, storylines & standout performances.  04:00 - Nico Harrison Fired 18:00 - Do Mavericks Rebuild? 45:00 - Sacramento Kings Vets Available? 1:20:00 - Why are the Clippers a mess? 1:30:00 - Reed Sheppard: Good? SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT TH...

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.   02:08 - Caleb Wilson: Week One’s Stock Riser 13:20 - Darryn Peterson vs UNC   15:53 - Henri Veesaar Impresses 22:40 - AJ Dybantsa Gets Better Late vs Nova 28:35 - Did Texas expose Boozer flaws? 37:45 - Koa Peat Destroys Flori...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 3 of the NBA season. 03:43 - Sengun vs. Wemby: Next Great Big Rivalry 25:00 - Pistons have set floor. Can they increase ceiling?   42:33 - Sam is a big dumb idiot (Alex Sarr breakout) 56:44 - Several Role Players Are Starring in their roles 1:08:10 - The Bucks have the highest ceiling in...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through several rookies from the 2025 NBA Draft Class & analyze their performances through the first 10-ish games of their careers.  10:05 Cooper Flagg 24:45 VJ Edgecombe 35:53 Kon Knueppel, Sion James & Ryan Kalkbrenner   52:50 Jeremiah Fears & Derik Queen   1:14:20 Cedric Coward   1:27:08 Dylan Harper   1:38:54 Tre Johnson...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for a discussion about the 2026 NBA Draft, first looking about how to evaluate players in the early part of the college season. They then discuss the projected top 3 - Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer or AJ Dybantsa - and whether there is an order/ranking they are currently leaning towards (18:30).  SIGN UP FOR BONUS N...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 2 of the NBA season. Topics include: Ja Morant's suspension in Memphis, Trae Young's injury, the very fun Utah Jazz & Chicago Bulls, key players having trouble fitting in with their new teams & much more. 04:47 - TAKEAWAY #1 - Ja Morant suspended, reaches "hingepoint" of Memphis career 25...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the NBA games from last few days & discuss several of the emerging storylines from the start of the NBA season. This includes the 5-0 Spurs, the Miam Heat offense, the 76ers exciting start, the Bucks resurgence & much more! 00:00 - INTRO 01:55 - Spurs vs Heat: SAS is 5-0, is MIA's offense real? 27:26 - Mizzen & Main! 29...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through their 3 biggest takeaways from the first week of NBA basketball * discuss how sustainable each takeaway for the rest of the NBA season.  08:50 - TAKEAWAY: NBA Defensive Pick Up Points seem higher up the court 23:50 - TAKEAWAY: Victor Wembanyama is a legitmate MVP candidate 34:59 - TAKEAWAY: NBA Rookie Class is much mo...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio to react to Thursday night's overtime thriller between the Warriors & Nuggets (2:10), as well as the NBA Finals rematch between the Thunder & Pacers that went to DOUBLE-overtime (20:00). Then they discuss the FBI arresting Blazers head coach Chanucey Billups & Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier as part of a pair of wide...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the NBA's opening night double-overtime thriller in Oklahoma City between the Rockets & Thunder (1:30), as well as the Lebron-less edition of Warriors vs Lakers (36:00) before giving their thoughts on the remaining rookie contract extentions that were agreed to before Monday's deadline (45:00). SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRA...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to some of the latest NBA news topics, from Kevin Durant's extension, the Grizzlies recent injuries, LIVE reaction to the Blazers extending Shaedon Sharpe & Toumani Camara & much more (3:17). Then, they give their team-based predictions for the 2025-26 NBA season, specifically best offense/defense (40:40), surprise confere...