In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Lakers senior reporter Jordan Buha of The Athletic for a wide-ranging discussion about the already unforgettable season in Los Angeles & whether Luka Doncic, Lebron James & JJ Redick can officially declare themselves contenders for an NBA championship. 03:30 - Luka Doncic's first …

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the six biggest, most fun surprises in the NBA this season, from the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets to the dominance of the Cavaliers and surge of the Trail Blazers. 05:40 - Detroit Pistons 21:34 - Houston Rockets 34:55 - Cleveland Cavaliers 54:32 - Portland Trail…

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through the different teams in the "Capture The Flagg" Power Tankings & list who needs the #1 pick the most based on the current state of the franchises. 05:55 - POWER TANKINGS! What NBA team NEEDS Cooper Flagg the MOST?! (Set Up) 18:33 - San Antonio Spurs 22:27 - Houston Rock…

In part 2 of this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to answer several submitted mailbag questions, covering a wide range of topics from revenue sharing to college hoops to the potential top 5 in the NBA Draft to much more! 3:05 - Top 5 Draft prospects AFTER the consensus top 5? 15:48 - Does CHA trade their pic…

In part 1 of this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon answer several submitted mailbag questions, featuring several NBA topics like the Trail Blazers hot stretch, the Nets cap space plan & much more! 08:45 - Blazers 2nd half surge 21:09 - Jalen Duren growth 33:24 - Nets cap space plans 46:44 - What will Philly d…

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Tim Cato of DLLS Sports to discuss the Kyrie Irving injury & why this latest chapter in the season from hell happening to the Dallas Mavericks might be rock bottom. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTE…

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to check in on every major NBA award race to see which ones are all locked up & which ones will be decided over this final 1/4 of the season! 03:49 - NBA AWARDS - Ineligible players 08:41 - MVP/1ST-TEAM ALL-NBA 46:34 - 2ND TEAM ALL-NBA 1:02:02 - 3RD TEAM ALL-NBA 1:20:1…

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the most disappointing teams in the NBA this season, based on our preseason expectations. Then, Sam is joined by GMAC for another edition of Rec Center where they discuss Captain America: Brave New World, A Better Man, I'm Still Here & their picks for the 2025 …

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through several different traded NBA players & assessing how they have performed so far with their new teams. 03:10 - Golden State Warriors sign Taran Armstrong of Australia 07:55 - Checking in on Jimmy Butler & the Warriors 32:44 - Luka Doncic & the Los Angeles …

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to Victor Wembanyama's season ending diagnosis & what it means for him, the Spurs & the NBA Awards race. Then, they'll check in with several players from Wemby's sophomore class. 3:05 - Maryland HC Kevin Willard's comments about Derik Queen (REACTION) 12:01 - …

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for another 2025 NBA MOCK DRAFT! (February Edition). Where do Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, Cooper Flagg, Egor Demin, and others get picked?!?! 01:59 - Allstar Weekend... and why we're doing a mock draft instead 04:02 - 2025 MOCK DRAFT! (Setup & honorable mentions) 14:29 -…

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to discuss the Brandon Ingram extension & the continued fallout from the Mark Williams trade rescinding before being joined by GMAC to draft 3 different 8-man teams consisting of all 24 NBA allstars! 04:22 - Mark Williams trade RESCINDED (Continued fallout in Charlotte…

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to discuss the latest NBA news - like the Lakers trade for Mark Williams being rescinded - before going through their updated rankings of NBA contenders on the other side of the trade deadline. 02:40 - Lakers trade for Mark Williams RESCINDED! 22:22 - Anthony Davis injured + Mavs …

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through all the winner & losers at this year's NBA Trade Deadline! 3:35 Mark Williams traded to Lakers for Knecht and a first. What now? 32:52 Brandon Ingram to Raptors for Bruce Brown, Olynyk and a 1st 49:05 Cavaliers get De'Andre Hunter! Cleveland going for it! 1:01:15 Atl…

In yet another EMERGENCY TRADE REACTION edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to Jimmy Butler being traded to the Golden State Warriors in a trade package for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson and a first round pick. They also discuss Kyle Kuzma for Khris Middleton and AJ Johnson, Jonas Valan…

In another EMERGENCY TRADE REACTION edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to the 3-team deal involving the Kings, Spurs & Bulls that sent De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio & Zach Lavine to Sacramento. 02:55 - TRADE DETAILS: Fox to SAS, Lavine/picks to SAC, Huerter/pick to CHI 04:09 - Sam & Bryce full trade reac…

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. (…