Game Theory Podcast

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 pick if it's #2 overall? 29:22 - What NBA team would you want to/not want to work for?36:27 - Asa Newell NBA projections39:05 - 2025 Draft Prospect who will go from bad to good shooter in the NBA42:20 - Underrated older prospect w/ a Toumani Camara/Herb Jones ceiling48:58 - Best 3pt or off ball shooters in this draft?52:50 - Best NBL prospects?58:24- Ryan Kalkbrenner's project pick range?1:02:39 - Most likely late draft riser?1:07:57 - What are the Raptors doing?1:09:43 - Jared McCain's ceiling/Philly frustrations1:12:05 - Favorite fits for Portland?1:15:38 - Thoughts on Alex Condon?1:22:22 - If the Spurs add Naz Reid + top 4 pick, are they a top 3 seed in the West?1:26:37 - How revenue sharing will affect college basketball1:35:55 - Tips for getting started as a scout?CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: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!START YOUR HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH NUTRAFOL. FOR A LIMITED TIME, NUTRAFOL IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS TEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH’S SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU GO TO NUTRAFOL.COM AND ENTER THE PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 surge21:09 - Jalen Duren growth33:24 - Nets cap space plans46:44 - What will Philly do if they keep their top-6 pick?52:33 - Does NOLA keep their pick w/ Zion balling out?1:01:37 - Who goes #1 in a 2019 redraft?CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: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!START YOUR HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH NUTRAFOL. FOR A LIMITED TIME, NUTRAFOL IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS TEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH’S SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU GO TO NUTRAFOL.COM AND ENTER THE PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: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!START YOUR HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH NUTRAFOL. FOR A LIMITED TIME, NUTRAFOL IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS TEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH’S SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU GO TO NUTRAFOL.COM AND ENTER THE PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 players08:41 - MVP/1ST-TEAM ALL-NBA46:34 - 2ND TEAM ALL-NBA1:02:02 - 3RD TEAM ALL-NBA1:20:10 - DPOY/ ALL-DEFENSE1:36:48 - ROY/ALL-ROOKIE1:50:41 - COACH OF THE YEAR1:53:23 - MOST IMPROVED PLAYER1:57:02 - SIXTH MAN OF THE YEARCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: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!START YOUR HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH NUTRAFOL. FOR A LIMITED TIME, NUTRAFOL IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS TEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH’S SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU GO TO NUTRAFOL.COM AND ENTER THE PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Oscars.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Australia07:55 - Checking in on Jimmy Butler & the Warriors32:44 - Luka Doncic & the Los Angeles Lakers48:15 - De'Aaron Fox & the San Antonio Spurs55:08 - Zach Lavine & the Sacramento Kings1:02:13 - Kyle Kuzma & the Milwaukee Bucks1:15:35 - De'Andre Hunter & the Cleveland Cavaliers1:20:41 - The Philadelphia 76ers & their "bucket of sadness"1:29:12 - The HILARIOUS East play-in race1:34:35 - GMAC & the Knicks humiliated by CLE/BOS this weekend1:45:25 - TRIVIA!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 - Victor Wembanyama ruled OUT for the rest of the season due to deep vein thrombosis (REACTION)19:05 - What does this mean for the NBA Awards race? (DPOY, All-Defense, All-NBA)29:25 - Will the Spurs decide to tank now with Wemby gone for the season?38:00 - NBA Sophomores!38:22 - Victor Wembanyama44:00 - Brandon Miller54:00 - Scoot Henderson1:01:44 - Amen Thompson1:14:00 - Ausar Thompson1:27:57 - Jarace Walker1:32:45 - Cason Wallace1:37:25 - Bilal Coulibaly1:42:35 - Keyonte George1:46:40 - Dereck Lively II1:50:14 - Toumani Camara1:59:37 - Jaime Jaquez Jr, Gradey Dick, Brandin Podziemski2:06:00 - Bryce wants to know what Kansas/Bill Self is doing2:11:16 - Cam Whitmore2:14:29 - Anthony Black2:17:37 - Ben Sheppard, Jordan Hawkins, Trayce Jackson-Davis, GG Jackson II, Marcus Sasser, Andre Jackson Jr., Nick Smith Jr.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 instead04:02 - 2025 MOCK DRAFT! (Setup & honorable mentions)14:29 - PICKS 1-551:06 - PICKS 6-101:16:37 - PICKS 11-151:50:03 - PICKS 16-202:09:53 - PICKS 21-252:34:43 - PICKS 26-302:51:33 - MOCK DRAFT RECAPCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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)21:30 - Brandon Ingram EXTENDS with Toronto48:00 - 2025 NBA Allstar Draft! w/ GMAC!1:35:07 - The Rec CenterCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 governor Patrick Dumont speaks37:41 - SHOUTOUT PRIZPICKS! (Bryce talks about the Chiefs loss to the Eagles)40:12 - Allstar replacements & NBA News43:30 - NBA CONTENDER RANKINGS!44:27 - Oklahoma City Thunder50:40 - Boston Celtics58:23 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:04:48 - Denver Nuggets1:12:18 - New York Knicks1:17:30 - Los Angeles Lakers1:25:11 - Indiana Pacers1:30:55 - Memphis Grizzlies1:36:13 - Rockets, Warriors, Bucks, T-Wolves & other honorable mentions1:48:00 - TRIVIACHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 1st49:05 Cavaliers get De'Andre Hunter! Cleveland going for it!1:01:15 Atlanta trades Hunter and Bogdanovic, what happened here?1:14:45 WTF Phoenix Suns?1:24:20 Memphis Grizzlies and Marcus Smart deal1:30:35 Winners and Losers of the DeadlineCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Valanciunas to Sacramento deal & Caleb Martin to Dallas for Quentin Grimes & several others deals that have happened, as well as what could still happen before Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline.2:40 Jimmy Butler to Golden State Warriors37:30 Lonzo Ball extension!40:55 Milwaukee Bucks trade Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson and a pick swap for Kyle Kuzma 59:30 Quentin Grimes to Philadelphia for Caleb Martin1:08:00 Jonas Valanciunas to Sacramento from Wizards1:15:15 Grab bag of deals and players available1:24:55 Grades for Jimmy Butler TradeCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 CHI04:09 - Sam & Bryce full trade reaction12:10 - How well does De'Aaron Fox fit with Victor Wembanyama?21:49 - Did the Kings get better/enough back in this deal?40:46 - Where does this leave the Bulls after FINALLY trading Zach Lavine?57:16 - Grades for all 3 teams involved in this trade59:28 - NEWS: Jimmy Butler unwilling to sign extension with Warriors1:14:43 - SUPERCHATS!1:24:57 - Bulls long history of incompetenceCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 that sent De'Aaron Fox to SA & Zach Lavine to SAC. Part 2 with full reaction to that deal dropping on the Game Theory Podcast feed later!)'02:15 - Bryce reacts to the stunning Luka/AD trade11:22 - Was Nico Harrison afraid of Luka's contract situation that didn't exist?!37:39 - How good are the Mavericks now w/ Anthony Davis?43:39 - Luka bids farewell to Dallas50:02 - Bryce makes THREE statements in reaction to this trade58:16 - What do the Lakers still need to do ahead of Thursday's deadline?1:11:55 - SUPERCHATS1:26:30 - 2025 NBA Allstar Picks & Snubs!1:42:30 - THE REC CENTER1:46:26 - Upcoming Programming Schedule/OutroCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Anthony Davis????38:15 - What do the Lakers do next after trading Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic????54:13 - What does trading Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic mean for Lebron James & his future in Los Angeles?1:01:20 - What backup center options are there for the Lakers now that they traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic?1:19:09 - SUPERCHATS!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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'T the San Antonio Spurs trade for De'Aaron Fox?39:55 - TRADE PROPOSAL: Fox to the Kings45:20 - TRADE PROPOSAL: Fox to the Rockets48:24 - Would the Kings trade Fox to the Lakers?50:39 - Why SHOULD or SHOULDN'T the Rockets trade for De'Aaron Fox?1:02:19 - Quick break to sing the praises of Amen Thompson1:09:20 - What other NBA teams should or shouldn't be interested?1:17:30 - Should the Kings wait until the summer to get a deal done?CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Whole07:39 - Kel’el Ware18:29 - Alex Sarr29:38 - Bub Carrington39:04 - Yves Missi48:23 - Donovan Clingan57:25 - Ryan Dunn1:01:45 - Jaylen Wells1:09:23 - Ron Holland1:18:37 - Zaccarie Risacher1:24:16 - Jamal Shead1:29:07 - Stephon Castle (Honorable Mentions)1:37:46 - Trivia1:57:03 - The Rec CenterCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 / BLUESKYFOLLOW KYLE - TWITTER / BLUESKYFOLLOW BRYCE - TWITTER / BLUESKYFOLLOW GMAC - TWITTER / BLUESKY / LETTERBOXDSPONSORS: 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 College15:36 - 10 Most Interesting Teams Heading Into The NBA Trade Deadline (PREVIEW)16:30 - HONORABLE MENTION: Atlanta Hawks18:28 - HONORABLE MENTION: Indiana Pacers21:30 - Chicago Bulls34:40 - Phoenix Suns/Miami Heat54:46 - Memphis Grizzlies1:07:33 - Los Angeles Lakers1:16:55 - Golden State Warriors1:26:17 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:38:47 - Detroit Pistons1:46:31 - Sacramento Kings1:58:02 - Philadelphia 76ers2:09:40 - Minnesota Timberwolves2:37:35 - TRIVIA w/ GMAC!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW SAM - TWITTER / BLUESKYFOLLOW BRYCE - TWITTER / BLUESKYFOLLOW GMAC - TWITTER / BLUESKY / LETTERBOXDSPONSORS: 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Okogie15:24 - Ineligible players17:55 - Top 5 MVP/1st Team All-NBA48:17 - 2nd Team All-NBA1:03:15 - 3rd Team All-NBA1:26:45 - Defensive Player of the Year1:33:24 - All Defensive Teams2:01:21 - Sixth Man of the Year2:09:21 - All Rookie Teams2:14:23 - Coach of the Year2:18:54 - Most Improved Player2:26:11 - Recommendation CornerCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW SAM - TWITTER / BLUESKYFOLLOW BRYCE - TWITTER / BLUESKYFOLLOW GMAC - TWITTER / BLUESKYSPONSORS: 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 visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 continues30:24 - GAME THEORY POWER RANKINGS (Intro)31:44 - #10, Orlando Magic39:25 - #9, Dallas Mavericks47:28 - #8, Milwaukee Bucks55:13 - #7, Denver Nuggets1:04:26 - #6, Memphis Grizzlies1:14:18 - #5, Houston Rockets1:22:41 - #4, New York Knicks (w/ GMAC!)1:40:05 - #3, Boston Celtics1:49:46 - #2, Oklahoma City Thunder1:58:49 - #1, Cleveland Cavaliers2:13:52 - TRIVIA TIME!2:33:01 - Recommendation CornerCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW SAM - TWITTER / BLUESKYFOLLOW BRYCE - TWITTER / BLUESKYFOLLOW GMAC - TWITTER / BLUESKYSPONSORS: 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 visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 use code GAMETHEORY to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Use the code GAMETHEORY or visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.CHAPTERS6:45 Quick Jimmy Butler takes14:30 The Jokic-Wemby Bowls were GREAT this weekend!40:10 Phoenix Suns might be a total mess?1:11:30 The Detroit Pistons...might be good?!?!1:39:15 Egor Demin thoughts1:43:20 Will Riley, W, Illinois1:45:50 Ian Jackson, G, North Carolina1:48:30 Thomas Sorber, C, Georgetown1:54:05 JoJo Tugler, F, Houston1:55:20 Johni Broome and Bigs in the back half of the first round and why it's good now1:58:00 Noah Penda, F, Le Mans2:00:15 Jeremiah Fears, G, OklahomaCHECK 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 lineup! Use the code GAMETHEORY or visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 trades5:00 Can Jimmy Butler still swing a title race in 2025?7:00 Why Jimmy's contract is a complicating factor13:15 What do you think Miami is trying to accomplish in a Jimmy Butler trade (with quick Houston Rockets thoughts)21:00 Has Jimmy Butler overplayed his hand here?27:30 What teams make the most sense for Jimmy Butler?31:40 Sacramento Kings?34:40 Phoenix Suns?35:30 Denver Nuggets?37:00 San Antonio Spurs?37:30 Memphis Grizzlies?46:35 Oklahoma City Thunder?47:05 Golden State Warriors?52:30 Why this stinks that this is how it's ending for Jimmy in Miami?56:00 Miscellaneous Jimmy Questions1:01:30 Random NBA musings with Nekias! 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 lineup! Use the code GAMETHEORY or visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 lineup! Use the code GAMETHEORY or visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 moreCHECK 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 lineup! Use the code GAMETHEORY or visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 about the NBA and if it's actually worse now.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 lineup! Use the code GAMETHEORY or visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 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 visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORY This episode of Game Theory is brought to you by BETTER HELP. If you're thinking of starting therapy, give Better Help a try. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/GAMETHEORY today to get 10 percent off your first month. DUER is Built for Doing, with styles of stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel for everyone in every season. Right now, my listeners get 20% off your first purchase when you use my exclusive URL: shopduer.com/GAMETHEORY ROBINHOOD GOLD provides the privileges of the high net worth for any net worth, for just $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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/ Bryce06:25 - Bucks vs Hawks Recap17:30 - Thunder vs Rockets Recap34:55 - NBA CUP FINAL PREVIEW: Bucks vs Thunder44:00 - Dennis Schroder traded from Brooklyn to the Golden State Warriors55:30 - Paul Reed released by the Detroit Pistons1:05:27 - Philadelphia 76ers lose rookie Jared McCain & Joel Embiid (again); season from hell continues1:27:40 - A conversation about Ace Bailey; nitpicking or fair evaluation1:50:56 - TRIVIA TIME w/ GMACCHECK 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 lineup! Use the code GAMETHEORY or visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORY This episode of Game Theory is brought to you by BETTER HELP. If you're thinking of starting therapy, give Better Help a try. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/GAMETHEORY today to get 10 percent off your first month. DUER is Built for Doing, with styles of stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel for everyone in every season. Right now, my listeners get 20% off your first purchase when you use my exclusive URL: shopduer.com/GAMETHEORY ROBINHOOD GOLD provides the privileges of the high net worth for any net worth, for just $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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!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 visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORYThis episode of Game Theory is brought to you by BETTER HELP. If you're thinking of starting therapy, give Better Help a try. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/GAMETHEORY today to get 10 percent off your first month.DUER is Built for Doing, with styles of stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel for everyone in every season. Right now, my listeners get 20% off your first purchase when you use my exclusive URL: shopduer.com/GAMETHEORYROBINHOOD GOLD provides the privileges of the high net worth for any net worth, for just $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Game Theory Trivia!04:55 - Denver Nuggets LOSE to the Washington Wizardes, depite 56 points from Nikola Jokic28:52 - Franz Wagner suffered a torn right oblique and is out indefinitely (Shams)43:48 - Brandon Ingram has suffered a significant low left ankle sprain and is sidelined indefinitely (Shams)59:13 - Our Favorite NBA Players To Watch!1:43:48 - TRIVIA TIME! Sam vs GMAC!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 visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORYDUER is Built for Doing, with styles of stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel for everyone in every season. Right now, my listeners get 20% off your first purchase when you use my exclusive URL: shopduer.com/GAMETHEORYROBINHOOD GOLD provides the privileges of the high net worth for any net worth, for just $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS: TWITTER - @GameTheorySamV INSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamV TIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV THREADS - @GameTheorySamV BLUESKY - @GameTheorySamV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 are the Heat's plans?42:00 Kyrie, Harden, and if guard scorers will become more valuable if the league expands?50:50 Brandon Ingram and what should the Pelicans do?1:00:23 Myles Turner and Brook Lopez (and a few others)1:15:30 Ja Morant going to stop dunking as much? presented by Robinhood!1:22:00 NBA Cup quarters and what we're most looking forward to1:33:00 NBA Draft Q and AVisit 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 visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORYDUER is Built for Doing, with styles of stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel for everyone in every season. Right now, my listeners get 20% off your first purchase when you use my exclusive URL: shopduer.com/GAMETHEORYROBINHOOD GOLD provides the privileges of the high net worth for any net worth, for just $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS: TWITTER - @GameTheorySamV INSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamV TIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV THREADS - @GameTheorySamV BLUESKY - @GameTheorySamV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Explainer10:20 MVP44:30 All-NBA1:22:00 Defensive Player of the Year1:31:00 All-Defense Teams1:46:25 Most Improved Player, 6th Man of the Year, Coach of the Year1:57:40 Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie2:04:30 Trivia Time!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 visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORYROBINHOOD GOLD provides the privileges of the high net worth for any net worth, for just $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS: TWITTER - @GameTheorySamV INSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamV TIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV THREADS - @GameTheorySamV BLUESKY - @GameTheorySamV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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, CAN ANYONE COMPETE WITH BOSTON?34:14 - ARE THE HOUSTON ROCKETS A CONTENDER TO WIN A PLAYOFF SERIES THIS YEAR?44:57 - HAVE THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS ACTUALLY FIGURED THINGS OUT NOW?50:04 - WHO DO YOU THINK WILL BE THE PLAYER THAT MAKES ALL-NBA FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS SEASON?58:17 - WHO IS THE PLAYER THAT YOU CAN REALISTICALLY SEE GETTING MOVED THAT WOULD SWING THE TITLE RACE MOST?1:04:37 - AT LEAST ONE OF HOUSTON, DALLAS, MEMPHIS, PHOENIX, LA, GOLDEN STATE, DENVER AND MINNESOTA WILL NOT MAKE THE PLAYOFFS. WHO WILL THAT TEAM BE?1:11:03 - WHO IS THE PROSPECT YOU ARE MOST INTRIGUED BY IN THE 2025 NBA DRAFT?1:15:06 - WHO IS THE BIGGEST RISER FOR YOU SO FAR IN THE 2025 NBA DRAFT CYCLE?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 visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORYDUER is Built for Doing, with styles of stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel for everyone in every season. Right now, my listeners get 20% off your first purchase when you use my exclusive URL: shopduer.com/GAMETHEORYROBINHOOD GOLD provides the privileges of the high net worth for any net worth, for just $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS: TWITTER - @GameTheorySamV INSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamV TIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV THREADS - @GameTheorySamV BLUESKY - @GameTheorySamV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Clippers17:30 - Orlando Magic30:49 - Denver Nuggets37:13 - Houston Rockets47:38 - San Antonio Spurs57:27 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:14:27 - Golden State Warriors1:23:26 - Memphis Grizzlies1:31:12 - OKC Thunder1:40:33 - Los Angeles Lakers1:49:08 - Honorable mentions w/ GMAC1:52:45 - TRIVIA!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 visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORYDUER is Built for Doing, with styles of stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel for everyone in every season. Right now, my listeners get 20% off your first purchase when you use my exclusive URL: shopduer.com/GAMETHEORYROBINHOOD GOLD provides the privileges of the high net worth for any net worth, for just $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS: TWITTER - @GameTheorySamV INSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamV TIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV THREADS - @GameTheorySamV BLUESKY - @GameTheorySamV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 GAMETHEORY or visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORYDUER is Built for Doing, with styles of stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel for everyone in every season. Right now, my listeners get 20% off your first purchase when you use my exclusive URL: shopduer.com/GAMETHEORYROBINHOOD GOLD provides the privileges of the high net worth for any net worth, for just $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS: TWITTER - @GameTheorySamV INSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamV TIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV THREADS - @GameTheorySamV BLUESKY - @GameTheorySamV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORYDUER is Built for Doing, with styles of stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel for everyone in every season. Right now, my listeners get 20% off your first purchase when you use my exclusive URL: shopduer.com/GAMETHEORYROBINHOOD GOLD provides the privileges of the high net worth for any net worth, for just $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamVTIKTOK - @GameTheorySamVTHREADS - @GameTheorySamVBLUESKY - @GameTheorySamV- 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 has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 GAMETHEORY to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Use the code GAMETHEORY or visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORYDUER is Built for Doing, with styles of stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel for everyone in every season. Right now, my listeners get 20% off your first purchase when you use my exclusive URL: shopduer.com/GAMETHEORYROBINHOOD GOLD provides the privileges of the high net worth for any net worth, for just $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamVTIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV- 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 has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through the top 10 in their personal NBA Power Rankings through the first few weeks of the NBA season!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 visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORYDUER is Built for Doing, with styles of stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel for everyone in every season. Right now, my listeners get 20% off your first purchase when you use my exclusive URL: shopduer.com/GAMETHEORYCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamVTIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV- 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 has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Adam Finkelstein from 247Sports and CBS Sports to go around the country & talk about a number of interesting 2025 NBA Draft prospects, including Egor Demin, Jaland Lowe, Kam Jones, Asa Newell and Donnie Freeman.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 visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORYThis episode of Game Theory is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you're thinking of starting therapy, give Better Help a try. Visit BetterHelp.com/GAMETHEORY today to get 10 percent off your first month.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamVTIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV- 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 has you covered in this show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through several different teams off to rough starts to the season & grade them all on a scale from 1-10 on the NBA Panic Meter!CHAPTERS:04:17 Discussing the Joel Embiid/Marcus Hayes incident on Saturday night32:58 NBA Panic Meter - Philadelphia 76ers44:07 NBA Panic Meter - Milwaukee Bucks57:21 NBA Panic Meter - Orlando Magic1:05:33 NBA Panic Meter - Indiana Pacers1:14:31 NBA Panic Meter - Denver Nuggets1:29:17 TRIVIA TIME w/ GMAC! 10 Players averaging at least 15 rebounds & 10 rebounds this seasonVISIT 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 visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORYThis episode of Game Theory is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you're thinking of starting therapy, give Better Help a try. Visit BetterHelp.com/GAMETHEORY today to get 10 percent off your first month.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamVTIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV- 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 has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon have a conversation about some of the NBA's earliest most-improved players.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 visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORYCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamVTIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV- 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 has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon to talk through the opening week of the NBA season with the only way we know how: by overreacting to what we've seen from the Lakers, Celtics, Nuggets and Thunder among others.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 visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORYCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamVTIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV- 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 has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Keith Smith of the @NBAFrontOffice Show to discuss the NBA contract extensions that were reported earlier this week & give their grades for each one from the team perspective.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 visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORYCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamVTIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV- 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 has you covered in this show.CHAPTERS:2:30 How do you watch NBA games?7:30 Big picture look at Rookie Extension Window from Keith18:15 Houston Rockets extend Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green43:25 Orlando Magic extend Jalen Suggs50:45 Atlanta Hawks extend Jalen Johnson55:15 The real money pressure on NBA players to extend now1:06:18 New Orleans Pelicans extend Trey Murphy III1:11:42 Corey Kispert extends with Washington Wizards1:15:12 Moses Moody and Jaden Hardy extensions, rookie scale guys that haven't extended1:22:00 Aaron Gordon and Denver Nuggets come to agreement1:25:45 Minnesota Timberwolves extend Rudy Gobert1:35:45 BOSTON KEITH TALKS ABOUT THE CELTICS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon to talk about players they're looking at this season who could break out as important, impact players or even NBA stars in the 2024-25 season.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamVTIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV- 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 has you covered in this show.CHAPTERS: 7:40 Christian Braun (and Julian Strawther) 22:41 Jalen Williams 35:05 Jaden Ivey 43:55 Amen Thompson 51:50 Deuce McBride 57:05 Nikola Jovic 1:03:00 Rapid Fire on Brandin Podziemski, Jordan Miller, Dyson Daniels, Ayo Dosunmu, Tre Mann, Andrew Nembhard, Lonzo Ball, and others 1:24:17 GMAC joins for Trivia 11 players who have 14k points and 6k rebounds. name them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is here to break down 2025 NBA Draft prospects, including Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, V.J. Edgecombe and Nolan Traore among others with @HoopIntellect 's own Keandre Ashley.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamVTIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV- 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 has you covered in this show.CHAPTERS: 2:50 How do you rate the 2025 NBA Draft compared to other NBA Draft classes? 7:05 Can any other prospect break into the top-five of the 2025 NBA Draft? 910:00 Ben Saraf and Noa Essengue takeaways versus Portland 20:45 Cooper Flagg Preseason Eval 38:00 Rating Cooper Flagg compared to other elite prospects 40:15 Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper 1:11:20 V.J. Edgecombe 1:23:50 Nolan Traore (and some Kasparas Jakucionis) 1:31:35 Tony Bennett retires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon make their predictions for the 2024-25 NBA Season!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamVTIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV- 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 has you covered in this show.CHAPTERS: 9:55 Luka Doncic wins MVP 17:55 The Thunder will win 65 games 27:31 The Suns finish top 4 in the West 39:15 The Pistons will NOT finish bottom 3 in the NBA 44:36 Tyrese Maxey makes ALL-NBA 49:26 The Pelicans will NOT finish top 8 in the West 1:01:11 The Cavaliers will trade 1 of their core 4 1:06:07 OKC vs BOS in the Finals & goes 7 1:21:35 TRIVIA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by his colleague at The Athletic Fred Katz to discuss who they think are the most important players in the NBA this season.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamVTIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV- 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 has you covered in this show.CHAPTERS: 7:00 - Bradley Beal 20:08 - Ja Morant 33:25 - Cooper Flagg 44:25 - Victor Wembanyama 59:09 - Chet Holmgren & Evan Mobley 1:11:24 - Khris Middleton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon do their first 2025 NBA Mock Draft of the season! Come join us and break down a loaded draft class with Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, V.J. Edgecombe, and many more!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamVTIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV- 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 has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Jason Timpf, where we're going to talk through his best players in the NBA list that he recently released. How does he go about ranking his top players? And who does he think is set for enormous seasons?CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @GameTheorySamVTIKTOK - @GameTheorySamV- 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 has you covered in this show.3:00 Karl-Anthony Towns trade; Why Sam and Jason disagree a bit!33:00 Jason's Player Rankings; How does Jason go about ranking players? What is his criteria?45:27 Jayson Tatum vs. Anthony Edwards and Tatum's ranking57:15 Victor Wembanyama1:03:10 Tyrese Maxey, most important player in the league?1:13:00 Big group of guards and how to parse through the league's best1:17:00 The Players who could break out and make people ranking players look stupid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.