Game Theory Podcast
Sam Vecenie
Show overview
Game Theory Podcast has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 813 episodes. That works out to over 1200 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 14m and 1h 50m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 45 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 165 episodes published. Published by Sam Vecenie.
From the publisher
Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. And some thoughts on movies, too.
Latest Episodes
View all 813 episodesSpurs BLOW Out Wolves for 3-2 lead | Daryl Morey OUT | Knicks, Thunder Sweep 76ers, Lakers | Game Theory Podcast
Wizards WIN 2026 NBA DRAFT LOTTERY! Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls move up | 2026 UPDATED NBA MOCK DRAFT
Thunder, Pistons Take 2-0 Leads on Lakers, Cavs | Spurs Blow Out Wolves | Knicks up 2-0 | Game 2s!
Thunder, Pistons take Game 1 Over Lakers, Cavs | Wolves Upset Spurs in G1 | Knicks Blow Out 76ers | Game Theory Podcast
Sixers UPSET Celtics! Pistons/Cavs BLOW OUT Magic/Raptors! | Bulls, Mavs NBA Front Office Hires
RJ Barrett, Raptors Force Game 7 vs. Cavs | Pistons COME BACK vs. Magic | Lakers Advance vs. Rockets
Wolves KNOCK OUT Nuggets! | Knicks BLOW OUT Hawks! | 76ers force Game 7 vs. Celtics
Cade vs. Paolo Showdown! LAL/HOU, CLE up 3-2 vs. TOR | Spurs advance | Game Theory Podcast
Magic up 3-1 over No. 1 Pistons | Flagg wins ROY | Nuggets/T-Wolves, Thunder Move On | NBA Playoffs!
NBA Playoffs! Wemby Back! Ant Hurt but Wolves up 3-1 | Embiid Back | | HOU-LAL, DET-ORL, NYK-ATL
Dylan Harper ARRIVES for Spurs | Rockets BLOW Game 3 vs Lakers | Celtics-76ers | Game Theory Podcast
Hawks up 2-1 on Knicks! Wolves up 2-1 vs Nuggets | Raps-Cavs, Pistons-Magic | Game Theory Podcast
KD vs. LeBron in G2 of Lakers-Rockets | VJ, Scoot Power 76ers, Blazers upsets | Game Theory Podcast
Nuggets-Wolves! Hawks Come Back to Beat Knicks! Lakers-Rockets! NBA Playoffs! | Game Theory Podcast
NBA Awards Picks! SGA or Wemby for MVP? Plus, End of Season Notes | Game Theory Podcast
UNC Hires Malone | Bulls FIRE Karnisovas/Eversley | Lakers Decimated | Game Theory Podcast
Ep 797NBA 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. SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 796UConn 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 SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 795Top 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 1:24:00 Bam Adebayo 1:30:00 Candidates for #10 SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG! CONTROL BODY ODOR ANYWHERE WITH MANDO & GET 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING WITH PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY” AT SHOPMANDO.COM! #MANDOPOD START YOUR BUSINESS TODAY WITH THE INDUSTRY’S BEST BUSINESS PARTNER, SHOPIFY SIGN UP FOR YOUR ONE-DOLLAR-PER-MONTH TRIAL TODAY AT SHOPIFY.COM/GAMETHEORY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 794Rank 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 - Washington Wizards 1:12:35 - Utah Jazz 1:18:55 - Dallas Mavericks 1:23:50 - Indiana Pacers SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG! CONTROL BODY ODOR ANYWHERE WITH MANDO & GET 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING WITH PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY” AT SHOPMANDO.COM! #MANDOPOD START YOUR BUSINESS TODAY WITH THE INDUSTRY’S BEST BUSINESS PARTNER, SHOPIFY SIGN UP FOR YOUR ONE-DOLLAR-PER-MONTH TRIAL TODAY AT SHOPIFY.COM/GAMETHEORY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.