Game Theory Podcast

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon to 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 more ready NOW than expected

45:30 - TAKEAWAY: Tyrese Maxey & VJ Edgecombe are the next great young & exciting NBA backcourt

57:33 - TAKEAWAY: The Dallas Mavericks w...

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-ranging investigations related to illegal sports betting and rigged poker games 45:00). Finally, they go through several games from Wednesday night's slate & give their biggest takeaways from Spurs/Mavericks (1:15:00), 76ers/Celtics (1:35:00), Cavaliers/Knicks (1:50:00), Timberwolves/Blazers (1:58:00) & Heat/Magic (2:06:00).<...

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).

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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 conference finalist (1:08:00), NBA Finals predictions (1:41:00) and more!

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the latest NBA news before giving their 3 BOLDEST PREDICTIONS for the 2025-26 NBA season!

02:00 - NBA EXTENSTIONS! Keegan Murray 5/140) & AJ Green (4/45)

20:20 - NBA NEWS! Jaden Ivey's knee surgery, Spencer Dinwiddie released & Malcolm Brogdon retires from Knicks/NBA

35:00 - BOLD PREDICTIONS FOR THE 2025-26 NBA SEASON!

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon conduct their first MOCK DRAFT for the 2026 NBA Draft Class! 

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie, Bryce Simon & Andrew Claudio react to the Lebron James injury news (5:09) & the Giannis/Knicks story from earlier this week (13:45) before taking part in the first ever Game Theory Projected Wins Draft (52:37).

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their preseason predictions for several major NBA Awards for the upcoming NBA season!

02:38 - Dash Daniels vs Pelicans

16:10 - 2025-26 NBA Awards Predictions (Preview)

20:55 - MVP

56:33 - Defensive Player of the Year

1:09:04 - Rookie of the Year (If not Cooper Flagg, then who?)

1:26:00 - Most Improved Player

1:35:30 - Sixth Man of the Year

1:40:00 - Executive of the Year

1:44:30 - Who will make All-NBA for the first time?

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie, Bryce Simon & Andrew Claudio go through the entire Western Conference & predict whether each team will go over or under on their projected wins total this season. 

01:05 - BRYCE FOUGHT A SNAKE?????

04:55 - Quentin Grimes agrees to 1-yr qualifying offer from Sixers

19:15 - Nikola Jokic signs extension, 4-yrs/$62-million

26:10 - West Over/Unders! (PREVIEW)

28:25 - OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER

37:24 - HOUSTON ROCKETS

46:26 - DENVER NUGGETS

57:10 - MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

1:07:21 - LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS

In this BREAKING NEWS REACTION edtion of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the news that Jonathan Kuminga & the Golden State Warriors FINALLY came to an agreement on a 2-year deal Tuesday night. 

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie, Bryce Simon & Andrew Claudio go through the entire Eastern Conference & predict whether each team will go over or under on their projected wins total this season. 

01:30 - GMAC reacts to the Mets collapse

5:10 - Sam reacts to the Ryder Cup disaster

09:45 - East Over/Unders! (Preview)

20:00 - CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

28:33 - NEW YORK KNICKS

36:48 - ORLANDO MAGIC

46:20 - ATLANTA HAWKS

54:50 - DETROIT PISTONS

1:05:20 - MILWAUKEE BUCKS

1:16:45 - PHILADELPHIA 76ERS

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through the NBA teams that they are most excited to watch in the 2025-26 NBA season! 

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02:00 - Thoughts on Dash Daniels/Substack Plug!

06:30 - Miikka Muurinen aka "Slim Jesus" Turns Pro

11:40 - Kuminga Watch

22:35 - Grimes Watch

34:44 - Houston Rockets (FVV Injury Reaction)

55:39 - Atlanta Hawks

1:04:42 - Orlando Magic

1:13:58 - Los Angeles Lakers

1:21:35 - Detroit P...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through who they believe will be the most important players of the 2025-26 NBA season! 

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08:43 - Luka Donic  

17:35 - Deandre Ayton

31:15 - Trae Young

41:50 - Jonathan Kuminga

1:01:02 - Evan Mobley

1:08:40 - Cam Johnson

1:16:18 - Amen Thompson

1:25:05 - Victor Wembanyama

1:32:45 - James Harden

1:34:13 - Mikal Bridges

1:40:12 - Anthony Edwards

1:49:50 - Ja...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss several NBA players that they believe are about to have a breakout season in 2025-26! 

01:55 - The latest from Pablo Torre...

07:00 - Kobe Bufkin traded to the Nets

22:00 - Paolo Banchero

35:10 - Alperen Şengün

46:35 - Jalen Johnson

50:57 - Ausar Thompson

57:51 - Brandon Miller

1:05:25 - Andrew Nembhard

1:11:15 - Scoot Henderson

1:20:00 - Sam Merrill

1:23:23 - AJ Green

1:26:56 - Jay Huff

1:29:32 - Kys...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through several players who will be due for rookie extensions soon & predict what their contracts will be!

PLAYERS DISCUSSED:

10:47 - Already Extended: Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams & Jabari Smith Jr  

26:36 - Keegan Murray

40:46 - Jaden Ivey

50:40 - Jalen Duren

1:06:33 - Benedict Mathurin

1:16:20 - Shaedon Sharpe

1:22:05 - Dyson Daniels

1:28:05 - Jeremy Sochan

1:36:40 - Ochai Agbaji  

1:41:04 - Mark Williams

1:45:13 - Tari Eason

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss several NBA storylines, from the latest revelation from Pablo Torre on the Clippers/Kawhi/Ballmer, Josh Giddey finally re-signing with the Bulls, Adam Silver's comments during his NBA Board of Governors press conference and much more!

01:40 - Pablo Torre released MORE DETAILS on Kawhi/Clippers story  

28:30 - Adam Silver says the NBA is a "highlight-based sport"

48:42 - Josh Giddey signs 4-yr, $100-mil w/ Bulls

1:10:27 - Dylan Harper to miss training camp w/ thumb injury

1:18:08 - Thomas S...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through all the NBA news headlines they missed from the past 2 weeks during Sam's vacation, covering everything from the Kawhi/Ballmer/Clippers story that has led to an investigation, PJ Washington's contract extenstion, Cam Thomas betting on himself & much more! 

03:00 - Clippers Under Investigation After Pablo Torre Story on Ballmer/Kawhi (REACTION)

1:07:30 - Cam Thomas SignS Qualifying Offer

1:22:05 - PJ Washington Signs Extension  

1:34:05 - O-Max Prosper Waived  

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon re-draft the 2020 NBA Draft, seeing how teams did with the benefit of 5 years of hindsight after selecting this class during the pandemic without a combine or NCAA tournament

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon conclude their 3-part series going through the list of who they consider the top 25 defenders in the NBA today, finishing up with numbers 8 through 1. 

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02:15 - Best Defenders In the NBA Today (Top 8

08:53 - 8. Anthony Davis

24:15 - 7. Bam Adebayo

33:19 - 6. Jaren Jackson Jr.

50:57 - 5 Chet Holmgren

1:01:48 - 4. Evan Mobley

1:10:33 - 3. Amen Thompson

1:18:59 -  2 Draymond Gre...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon continue their 3-part series going through the list of who they consider the top 25 defenders in the NBA today, going over numbers 16 through 9. 

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01:30 - Best Defenders In the NBA Today (25-17 Recap)

06:35 - 16. Ausar Thompson

16:41 - 15. Lu Dort

25:51 - 14. Toumani Camara

33:08 - 13. OG Anunoby

43:29 - 12. Herb Jones

49:41 - 11. Dyson Daniels

57:11 - 10. Rudy Gobert

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon begin their 3-part series where they will go through the list of who they consider the top 25 defenders in the NBA today, starting with numbers 25 through 17. 

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02:15 - Best Defenders In the NBA Today (Honorable Mentions)

26:52 - 25. Walker Kessler

34:05 - 24. Andrew Nembhard

40:02 - 23. Isaiah Hartenstein

48:38 - 22. Giannis Antetokounmpo

1:00:29 - 21. Kris Dunn

1:09:48 - 20. Jalen Suggs

1:18:00...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through all the remaining offseason dominos that have yet to fall making predictions on what they think will happen with 6 weeks until training camp! 

04:20 - Josh Giddey (RFA) Contract Prediction

27:49 - Cam Thomas (RFA) Contract Prediction

43:55 - Quentin Grimes (RFA) Contract Prediction

52:38 - Jonathan Kuminga (RFA) Contract Prediction

1:03:08 - Landing Spots for Unrestricted Free Agents

1:23:29 - Will There Be A Blockbuster NBA Trade In September (Again)?

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their reactions to the Haywood Highsmith trade before going through their most underrated NBA trade targets!  

6:40 - Haywood Highsmith Trade; what does it mean for Miami and Brooklyn?

29:30 - Underrated Trade Targets Intro!

31:50 - Devin Carter

40:30 - Jaden Ivey

52:50 - Jeremy Sochan

1:09:40 - Anthony Black

1:22:55 - Oso Ighodaro (plus why we think the Thunder guys like Cason/Dort aren't available)

1:38:00 - Grab bag of other younger guys like Kobe Bufkin, M...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon going through a list of everthing they've learned from the last 2 NBA Draft cycles.

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon are here for some fun offseason content, where we're going to re-draft the 2015 NBA Draft, a class that was seen at the time as quite strong but ended up quite poor. 

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (GMAC) to first draft the best 10 NBA players who have yet to make an Allstar team! Then, they dive into the best movies that have come out in 2025, with lengthly spoiler-filled discussions on the 2 blockbusters from the summer: Superman & Fantastic Four! 

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02:46 - Top 10 Non-Allstars Draft

1:22:03 - Honorable Mentions

1:28:00 - Best Movies of 2025

1:43:00 - Superman Spoilers Begin

1:53:15...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to catchup on several offseason news topics, like Luka Doncic extending with the Lakers, Mikal Bridges extending with the Knicks, Jonathan Kuminga & the Warriors negotiations and much more! 

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03:55 - Luka Doncic extends w/ Lakers

34:31 - Mikal Bridges extends w/ Knicks

55:12 - Jonathan Kuminga/Warriors negotiations

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Adam Finkelstein - Director of Scouting at 24/7 Sports - for a discussion of the U19 World Cup and an early look ahead to the 2026 NBA Draft Class! 

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by special guest Es Baraheni of The Athletic NBA Daily to recap the NBA offseason to this point by taking turns draft their 5 favorite moves that were made until they get to a top 10! They also list a few honorable mentions & wrap up by giving their thoughts on the two blockbuster superhero movies released in July: Superman & Fantastic Four.

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04:00 - Drafting the best 10 NBA moves of the o...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap NBA Summer League & discuss the performances of several different veterans in Vegas this year.

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap NBA Summer League & discuss the performances of several different rookies in Vegas this year. 

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon after returning from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to discuss all the NBA news they missed over the past week! 

TOPICS INCLUDE:

08:55 - Marcus Smart to the Lakers

39:12 - Bradley Beal to the Clippers

57:50 - Dame Lillard BACK to the Blazers

1:22:58 - Jalen Williams signs extension with OKC

1:29:56 - Cam Thomas Speaks Out

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon LIVE (pre-recorded) from NBA Summer League is Las Vegas to go through all the NBA News from the past week, such as the MIA/LAC/UTA trade, Chet/Paolo/Booker extending, Ryan Rollins re-signing w/ MIL & much more before going through few players they're excited to watch when game officially start Thursday night.

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03:40 - TRADE! Norm Powell to MIA, John Collins to LAC, Kevin L...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to discuss Cam Whitmore to Washington, Deandre Ayton to the Lakers, Mike Brown to the Knicks, Jay Huff to the Pacers, and more before breaking down what's left in the NBA Free Agency. 

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03:50 - Cam Whitmore traded to thr Wizards

21:53 - DeAndre Ayton signs with Lakers

36:43 - Jay Huff traded to the Pacers

45:20 - Mike Brown hired by Kn...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to all the trades, signings, extensions and scattered rumors that happened during the first full day of NBA Free Agency! 

01:55 - Bucks Sign Myles Turner, Waive Dame Lillard

35:03 - Pacers Lose Turner... Now What?

53:55 - SGA Extends, JJJ Injured

58:25 - Cavs Sign Larry Nance Jr.

1:06:23 - Knicks Sign Guerschon Yabusele

1:10:17 - Nuggets Trade Saric For Valančiūnas, Sign Hardaway Jr.

1:21:38 - Kings Sign Dennis Schroeder

1:27:53 - P...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (GMAC) to react to all the trades, signings, extensions and scattered rumors that happened during the first night of NBA Free Agency!

04:00 - Knicks intend to sign Jordan Clarkson

06:40 - Michael Porter Jr traded for Cam Johnson

31:08 - Atlanta Hawks sign Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luke Kennard

48:52 - Rockets sign Clint Capella, Dorian Finney-Smith

1:04:25 - Grizzlies extend JJJ, sign Ty Jerome (what's up with Cole Anthony?)

1:19:25 - Lakers sign Jake LaRavia

1:28:56...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon  to react to several of the NBA transactions that have already been reported on the eve of free agency. 

04:10 - Houston Rockets "Cleaning House"

33:00 - LeBron James & His Uncertain Future

48:57 - DeAndre Ayton Bought Out By Blazers

1:01:33 - Minneosta Timberwolves "Run It Back"

1:15:07 - James Harden's New Deal w/ LAC

1:24:27 - Collin Sexton for Jusef Nurkic...???

1:36:42 - Cavs Trade for Lonzo Ball

1:44:44 - OKC Thunder Moves

1:49:00...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for live reaction & analysis to all the selections & all the trades made in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft! 

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In part 3 of 3 of this very special edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for live reaction & analysis to everything that happened during picks 21-30 in first round of the 2025 NBA Draft!

4:56 - PICK #21. Jazz draft Will Riley (Illinois) – Traded to Wizards

12:19 - PICK #22. Hawks draft Drake Powell (North Carolina) – Traded to Nets

19:15 - PICK #23. Pelicans draft Asa Newell (Georgia) – Traded to Hawks

27:15 - PICK #24. Thunder draft Nique Clifford (Colorado State) – Traded to Kings

32:15 - PICK #25. Magic draft Jase Richardson (Michigan State)

39:43...

In part 2 of 3 of this very special edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for live reaction & analysis to everything that happened during picks 11-20 in first round of the 2025 NBA Draft!

1:52 - PICK #11. Trail Blazers draft Cedric Coward (Washington State) – Traded to Grizzlies\

8:32 - PICK #12. Bulls draft Noa Essengue (Ratiopharm Ulm)

12:05 - PICK #13. Hawks draft Derik Queen (Maryland) – Traded to Pelicans

19:45 - PICK #14. Spurs draft Carter Bryant (Arizona)

28:54 - PICK #15. Thunder draft Thomas Sorber (Georgetown)

36:59 - PICK #16. Grizzlies draft Yang Hans...

In part 1 of 3 of this very special edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for live reaction & analysis to everything that happened during picks 1-10 in first round of the 2025 NBA Draft!

12:00 - PICK #1. Mavericks draft Cooper Flagg (Duke)

23:14 - PICK #2. Spurs draft Dylan Harper (Rutgers)

33:32 - PICK #3. 76ers draft VJ Edgecombe (Baylor)

41:40 - PICK #4. Hornets draft Kon Knueppel (Duke)

48:10 - PICK #5. Jazz draft Ace Bailey (Rutgers)

56:27 - PICK #6. Wizards draft Tre Johnson (Texas)

1:03:54 - PICK #7. Pelicans draft Jeremiah...

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (GMAC) to discuss the several NBA trades that have happened in the last 48 hours. 

06:00 - Celtics Trade Jrue Holiday to POR & Kristaps Porzingis to ATL

27:15 - Portland acquires Jrue Holiday

40:24 - Pelicans acquire Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey from Wizards for CJ McCollum

56:09 - Hawks acquires Kristaps Porzingis

1:04:28 - Kyrie Irving Extension

1:12:19 - SUPERCHAT: Bradley Beal on the move?

1:20:05 - The Brooklyn Nets have 5 first round picks

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the NBA Champion, Oklahoma City Thunder.

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Eastern Conference Champion, Indiana Pacers.

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie joined by Bryce Simon to do their final 2025 NBA Mock Draft, where we try to guess what directions teams will go. 

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, the Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA Champions, and Kevin Durant has been traded to the Houston Rockets. Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon talk about it all here! 

02:11 - OKC Thunder Win NBA Title

31:48 - Tyrese Haliburton Injured

52:51 - Kevin Durant Traded to the Rockets

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the New York Knicks (FINALLY). 

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In this edition of the Game Theory podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap Game 6 of the NBA Final between the Pacers & Thunder (2:00). They also discuss the latest KD trade rumors (42:00), Ace Bailey's refusal to work out for several teams (58:00), some NBA Draft news and more. 

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the San Antonio Spurs.  

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Brooklyn Nets. 

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & the Indiana Pacers. 

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Washington Wizards. 

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In this edition of the Game Theory podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the stunning trade that sent Desond Bane to the Orlando Magic (2:00) before they take part in another 2025 NBA Mock Draft with this year's official selections just 10 days away.  

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Milwaukee Bucks.  

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Utah Jazz.  

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers (2:00). Then, they discuss the latest update in the Kevin Durant trade saga (46:16) before going to the live chat and answer questions about the NBA Draft, NBA Free Agency and much more (1:05:19). 

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Charlotte Hornets.

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the New Orleans Pelicans

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon  to react to Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers. They also discuss Sam's completion of the 2025 NBA Draft Guide for the Athletic and a few topics surrounding this year's draft class. 

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Atlanta Hawks

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Dallas Mavericks

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Toronto Raptors

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap Game 2 of the NBA Finals where the Thunder blew out the Pacers to even the series 1-1 (2:00). 

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Houston Rockets. 

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Phoenix Suns 

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Golden State Warriors.

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & Indiana Pacers (2:00). They also react to other NBA news like the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau (46:00), the Jazz hiring Austin Ainge (56:00), the Suns hiring Jordan Ott (1:08:49) and much more!

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Sacramento Kings

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Portland Trail Blazers

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to discuss the Indiana Pacers making it to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000 (3:18) before being joined by Andrew Claudio aka "GMAC" to talk about the Knicks disappointing loss in the conference finals (29:32). They then preview the series between the Thunder & Pacers going through their favorite matchups, biggest advantages for both teams, official predictions for the series and much more (1:23:50)! 

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Miami Heat.

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Orlando Magic

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Chicago Bulls

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to Game 5 of the Knicks-Pacers series (01:30) before then discussing the Oklahoma City Thunder defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals (22:21). Then, they'll talk a bit about some NBA Draft early entry decisions, including Labaron Philon, Yanic Konan Niederhauser, and others (47:26). 

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Memphis Grizzlies 

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Detroit Pistons 

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to Game 4 of the Knicks-Pacers series (1:10) before then discussing Game 4 of Thunder/Timberwolves series (29:42). Then, they'll talk a bit about some NBA Draft early entry decisions, including Cedric Coward, Yaxel Lendeborg, Alex Condon and more (52:48).  

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Denver Nuggets

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Los Angeles Clippers 

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to Game 3 of the Knicks-Pacers series (1:00) before then discussing Game 3 of Thunder/Timberwolves series (33:45). Then, they'll talk a bit about some NBA Draft stuff (52:00). 

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Philadelphia 76ers 

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to Game 2 of the Knicks-Pacers series (1:30) before then discussing Game 2 of Thunder/Timberwolves series (35:21). Then, they'll talk about ramifications of All-NBA voting and awards being handed out (56:24).  

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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Boston Celtics

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to a HISTORIC comeback/collapse at Madsion Square Garden in Game 1 between the Knicks & Pacers (1:11) before then discussing Game 1 of Thunder/Timberwolves (34:18) & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the 2025 NBA MVP (58:50).  

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to talk about the Western Conference Finals, Game 7 of Nuggets-Thunder, and do an NBA Draft Q+A.  

03:34 - NUGGETS/THUNDER GAME 7 RECAP & REACTION

21:59 - WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS PREVIEW

46:40 - NBA DRAFT Q& A

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down the Knicks defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 6 to move to the Eastern Conference Finals. Then, they'll break down the NBA Draft Combine, what matters, what doesn't, and go from there.  

01:39 - KNICKS/TIMBERWOLVES TRADE WAS A WIN-WIN

04:42 - KNICKS/CELTICS GAME 6 RECAP & REACTION

14:51 - KNICKS VS PACERS PREVIEW

41:05 - NBA COMBINE RECAP & REACTION

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (GMAC) for a full recap of the NBA Playoffs today, including Game 5 between DEN/OKC, IND advancing past CLE, NY going up 3-1 vs BOS, the tragic achilles injury for Jayson Tatum, where BOS/CLE now go from here and much more!

01:40 - NUGGETS/THUNDER GAME 5 REACTION

28:00 - PACERS ADVANCE TO ECF FOR 2ND STRAIGHT YEAR!

48:28 - KNICKS TAKE 3-1 LEAD VS CELTICS

1:07:55 - JAYSON TATUM TEARS ACHILLES/WHERE DOES BOSTON GO FROM HERE?

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery is now complete, as is the draft order for the top 14 picks! Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down what this means and give our latest Mock Draft predictions. 

02:00 - THE DALLAS MAVERICKS WIN THE NBA DRAFT LOTTERY (REACTION)

11:53 - THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS HAVE THE #2 PICK (REACTION)

35:13 - REMAINING 2025 NBA DRAFT LOTTERY RESULTS (REACTION)

57:37 - 2025 NBA MOCK DRAFT (POST-LOTTERY EDITION)

2:02:11 - MOCK DRAFT RESULTS

2:03:00 - JAYTON TATUM INJURY REACTION

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is here to break down the 2025 NBA Playoffs along with Bryce Simon. We'll talk the Cleveland Cavaliers blowing out the Indiana Pacers to get the series back to 2-1, the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder series, and then the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves being tied at 1-1. 

01:26 - NUGGETS/THUNDER GAME 3 REACTION

38:44 - CAVALIERS/PACERS GAME 3 REACTION

55:56 - TIMBERWOLVES/WARRIORS GAME 2 REACTION

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie joins Bryce Simon to break down the Knicks somehow sweeping the Celtics on the road to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semis, the Thunder coming back with a vengeance against Denver and routing the Nuggets, and then we'll talk a bit about the Pacers being up 2-0 on the Cavs.  

1:20 - KNICKS/CELTICS GAME 1 & 2 REACTION

47:27 - PACERS/CAVALIERS GAME 1 & 2 REACTION

1:07:55  - NUGGETS/THUNDER GAME 1 & 2 REACTION

1:23:47 - WARRIORS/TIMBERWOLVES GAME 1 & STEPH CURRY INJURY REACTION

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for another NBA Mock Draft with Lottery just one week away!

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In this editon of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down Warriors-Rockets Game 7 & previewing the next round matchup vs the Timberwolves. They also disucss the Nuggets blowout win in Game 7 vs the Clippers & upcoming matchup vs OKC before reacting to Game 1 between the Cavs & Pacers and a brief preview of Knicks/Celtics. 

01:55 WARRIORS/ROCKETS GAME 7

44:57 PACERS/CAVALIERS GAME 1

1:21:10 CLIPPERS/NUGGETS GAME 7

1:37:10 2ND ROUND PREDICTIONS

1:48:53 TRIVIA!

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In this editon of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon  to break down Warriors-Rockets Game 6 before going through Clippers/Nuggets, Knicks/Pistons, Gregg Popovich stepping away from coaching, some NBA draft trivia and much more!

01:40 - ROCKETS/WARRIORS GAME 6 REACTION

30:18 - NUGGETS/CLIPPERS GAME 6 REACTION

42:50 - KNICKS/PISTONS GAME 6 REACTION

1:09:30 - GRIZZLIES HIRE TUOMAS IISALO

1:11:29 - GREG POPAVICH STEPS AWAY FROM COACHING; SPURS HIRE MITCH JOHNSON

1:17:01 - NBA DRAFT TRIVIA!

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (aka GMAC) to break down the Lakers' elimination at the hands of Timberwolves, and the Rockets surviving Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors. 

01:10 - LAKERS/TIMBERWOLVES GAME 5 REACTION

33:53 - PRIZEPICKS!

35:44 - SKIMS!

37:11 - ROCKETS/WARRIORS GAME 5 REACTION!

48:47 - FINAL THOUGHTS

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In this editon of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon  to break down a full night of NBA Playoff action, whcih included the Nuggets blow out win over the Clippers, the Pacers stunning comeback in the final minute of overtime to eliminate the Bucks and begin all Giannis trade speculation,  the Celtics advancing after eliminating the Magic and the Pistons avoiding elimination by outlasting the Knicks in MSG (joined by Andrew Claudio aka GMAC).

01:50 - NUGGETS/CLIPPERS GAME 5 REACTION

28:17 - PACERS/BUCKS GAME 5 REACTION

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In this editon of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to talk about the NBA Playoff games from over the weekend! We'll start with Lakers-Wolves, then go to Knicks-Pistons (joined by Andrew Claudio aka GMAC ) before going through Saturday's games - Nuggets/Clippers, Rockets/Warriors, Thunder-Grizzlies - before wrapping up with Cavs/Heat & Pacers/Bucks where Dame Lillard went down with what is feared to be a significant achilles injuiry. 

02:00 - NFL Draft Recap: Why did Shedeur Sanders fall to the 5th round?

14:12 - TIMBERWOLVES/LAKERS GAME 4 REACTION

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In this editon of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to  recap a crazy night in the NBA Playoffs where the Thunder came back from 29 points down to beat the Grizzlies following a Ja Morant injury. They also briefly discuss the Clippers blowout win over the Nuggets before being joined by Andrew Claudio aka GMAC to break down a thrilling Knicks/Pistons game 3 where New York took a 2-1 lead in the series at Little Ceasers Arena.

01:55 - THUNDER/GRIZZLIES GAME 3 REACTION

27:16 - NUGGETS/CLIPPERS GAME 3 REACTION

40:00 - K...