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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?

1:21:08 - WHAT DO THE CAVS DO NOW / IS THE EAST WIDE OPEN?

1:34:34 - WARRIORS/TIMBERWOLVES SERIES THOUGHTS

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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

1:32:00 - REC CENTER - BRYCE HAS SEEN THE PITT!!!

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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

46:58 - WHAT HAPPENS WITH GIANNIS?

1:07:25 - CELTICS/MAGIC GAME 5 REACTION

1:13:05 - WARRIORS/ROCKETS GAME 5 REACTION

1:20:00 - KNICKS/PISTONS GAME 5 REACTON

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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

35:12 - KNICKS/PISTONS GAME 4 REACTION

1:17:36 - ROCKETS/WARRIORS GAME 3 REACTION

1:31:17 - NUGGETS/CLIPPERS GAME 4 REACTION

1:44:26 - CELTICS/MAGIC GAME 4 REACTION

1:50:26 - THUNDER/GRIZZLIES GAME 4/SERIES REACTION

1:57:25 - CAVALIERS/HEAT GAME 3 REACTION

1:59:00 - PACERS/BUCKS GAME 4 REACTION

2:02:24 - DAME LILLARD INJURED: WHAT'S NEXT FOR MILWAUKEE?

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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 - KNICKS/PISTONS GAME 3 REACTION

1:13:32 - EVAN MOBLEY WINS DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR!

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down Wedensday night in the NBA playoffs, where Jimmy Butler got injured, Paolo Banchero tried to push Orlando to a valiant win over Boston, and a 3-point barrage led the Cavaliers to a 2-0 series lead. 

02:45 - ROCKETS/WARRIORS GAME 2 REACTION

36:00 - CELTICS/MAGIC GAME 2 REACTION

54:10 - CAVALIERS/HEAT GAME 2 REACTION

1:04:55 - PELICANS HIRE JOE DUMARS & TROY WEAVER

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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 NBA playoffs. We start with Lakers-Wolves and then move to the Pacers defeating the Bucks to take a 2-0 lead in that series. We'll also chat briefly about Oklahoma City versus Memphis.  

01:00 - LAKERS/TIMBERWOLVES GAME 2 REACTION

31:23 - PACERS/BUCKS GAME 2 REACTION

50:19 - THUNDER/GRIZZLIES GAME 2 REACTION

1:01:15 - NBA NEWS

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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 Nuggets/Clippers & Pistons/Knicks before going through every Game 1 from the NBA playoffs opening weekend & discussing the start each first round series is off to. 

03:40 - NUGGETS/CLIPPERS GAME 2 REACTION

25:27 - KNICKS/PISTONS GAME 2 REACTION

57:01 - ROCKETS/WARRIORS GAME 1 REACTION

1:15:00 - LAKERS/TIMBERWOLVES GAME 1 REACTION

1:25:08 - PACERS/BUCKS GAME 1 REACTION

1:31:48 - THUNDER/GRIZZLIES GAME 1 REACTION

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1:44:00 - NBA AWARDS FINALISTS

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In part 2 of 2 of this NBA Awards edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon make their OFFICIAL picks NBA MVP & all 3 All-NBA Teams!

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In part 1 of 2 of this NBA Awards edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon make their OFFICIAL picks for Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of ther Year, Coach of the Year, All-Defense Teams & All-Rookie Teams!

06:27 - Defensive Player of the Year

26:16 - 1st Team All-Defense

31:00 - 2nd Team All-Defense

43:16 - Rookie of the Year

51:38 - 1st Team All-Rookie

56:51 - 2nd Team All-Rookie

1:05:40 - Most Improved Player

1:14:32 - Sixth Man of the Year

1:22:52 - Coach of the Year

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Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down the end of the NBA regular season, Clippers-Warriors, the Nuggets getting the four seed, the Wolves getting into the playoffs, the Warriors falling to the play-in, and more. Then, they go through the playoff matchup breakdowns for the four series that we know so far! Knicks-Pistons, Pacers-Bucks, Clippers-Nuggets and Wolves-Lakers. 

03:04 - Final Day of the NBA Season Recap

27:28 - Previewing NBA Play-In Week

44:01 - Lakers vs Timberwolves (Series Preview)

1:00:14 - Nuggets vs Clippers (Series Preview)

1:12:48 - Mike Malone/Calvin Booth Fired (REACTION)

1:18:20 - Pacers vs Bucks (Series Preview)

1:29:15 - Knicks vs Pistons (Series Preview)

1:55:55 - Hoops Summit Recap

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In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the Final Four games (02:00) from over the weekend before counting down the 10 best player contracts currently in the NBA (56:00).

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In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are here to talk about NBA Defensive Player of the Year, an NBA Standings Check-in with two weeks left, and the seven best moves of the 2024 NBA Offseason! 

05:24 - Who is the frontrunner for NBA Defensive Player of the Year?

33:56 - NBA Standings Check-in! What are the most intrguing playoff races with 2 weeks left?

57:15 - Best Moves of the 2024 Offseason!

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In the edtion of the Game Theory podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon reaction to the stunning news that the Grizzlies parted way with head coach Taylor Jenkins, as well as this weekend's Men's NCAA Tournament action from an NBA perspective. Then, they both list their 5 worst transactions of the 2024 offseason now with the benefit of 6 months of hindsight. 

03:33 - Men's NCAA Tournament - Weekend #2 Recap from an NBA Draft Perspective

22:39 - REACTION: Taylor Jenkins FIRED by the Memphis Grizzlies

47:46 - Ranking the Worst 2024 Offseason Moves (Honorable Mentions)

52:25 - #5 Nuggets signing Dario Saric

1:01:26 - #4 Bulls re-sign Patrick Williams

1:08:04 - #3 DeMar Derozan sign & trade to Kings

1:15:57 - #2 (wait no this is clearly No. 1) 76ers sign Paul George & extend Joel Embiid

1:26:13 - #2 Dejounte Murray trade to the Pelicans for Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance & 2 1sts

1:34:49 - Would the Pelicans trade Trey Murphy III for the #3 pick & Devin Vassell?

1:41:50 - Would any team trade the #1 overall pick for Giannis?

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In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss their most interesting NBA rookies to watch through March! They also answer the question: who would each lottery team select if they landed the #3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft? 

8:00 Stephon Castle

18:03 Zaccharie Risacher

38:55 Matas Buzelis

53:20 Ron Holland

1:01:20 Alex Sarr (and the other Wizards rookies)

1:11:00 Justin Edwards

1:22:28 What would each lottery team do if they got the No. 3 overall pick?

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In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the opening weekend of the Men's NCAA Tournament from an NBA Draft perspective before going through go through each NBA contender's biggest X-factor heading into the playoffs next month.

02:49 - Men's NCAA Tourney (NBA Draft Impact)

43:39 - NBA Contender X-Factors! (Set Up - NBA Standings)

52:47 - Oklahoma City Thunder

1:00:54 - Cleveland Cavaliers

1:08:52 - Boston Celtics

1:18:03 - New York Knicks

1:25:31 - Milwaukee Bucks

1:28:43 - Houston Rockets

1:37:09 - Denver Nuggets

1:43:45 - Los Angeles Lakers

1:49:26 - Golden State Warriors

1:54:11 - Draymond vs JJJ for DPOY

1:59:14 - Grizzlies, Timberwolves & Clippers

2:01:55 - Derik Queen buzzer-beater reaction

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In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through another NBA Mock Draft ahead of the 2025 Men's NCAA Tournament.

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In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon will go LIVE after the 2025 Men's NCAA Bracket is announced & discuss the results of selection Sunday from an NBA perspective! 

05:32 - NCAA Conderence Tournament Recap

26:04 - SOUTH BRACKET

59:56 - WEST BRACKET

1:28:54 - EAST BRACKET

1:56:42 - MIDWEST BRACKET

2:25:42 - Final thoughts & questions

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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 month with the Lakers

09:07 - Lebron's fit next to Luka

18:22 - Austin Reaves thriving as a 3rd option

25:25 - Lakers top 10 (and improving) defense

33:23 - Can the Lakers contend for a title if they enter the West playoffs healthy?

42:22 - Lakers vs Warriors

48:16 - Lakers vs Nuggets

56:00 - Lakers vs Rockets

58:05 - Lakers vs Grizzlies

1:01:40 - Lakers vs Thunder

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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 Blazers

1:06:44 - Dyson Daniels

1:16:45 - Trey Murphy III

1:21:29 - Honorable mentions

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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 Rockets

25:16 - Portland Trail Blazers

34:14 - Philadelphia 76ers

41:29 - Miami Heat

45:57 - New Orleans Pelicans

49:12 - Atlanta Hawks

1:01:27 - Toronto Raptors

1:15:46 - Dallas Mavericks

1:31:33 - Brooklyn Nets

1:37:19 - Utah Jazz

1:49:33 - Charlotte Hornets

2:02:17 - Chicago Bulls

2:14:38 - Washington Wizards

2:27:48 - TRIVIA!

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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 projections

39:05 - 2025 Draft Prospect who will go from bad to good shooter in the NBA

42:20 - Underrated older prospect w/ a Toumani Camara/Herb Jones ceiling

48:58 - 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 frustrations

1:12:05 - 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 basketball

1:35:55 - Tips for getting started as a scout?

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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 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?

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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.  

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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

1:20:10 - DPOY/ ALL-DEFENSE

1:36:48 - ROY/ALL-ROOKIE

1:50:41 - COACH OF THE YEAR

1:53:23 - MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

1:57:02 - SIXTH MAN OF THE YEAR

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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.

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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 Lakers

48:15 - De'Aaron Fox & the San Antonio Spurs

55:08 - Zach Lavine & the Sacramento Kings

1:02:13 - Kyle Kuzma & the Milwaukee Bucks

1:15:35 - De'Andre Hunter & the Cleveland Cavaliers

1:20:41 - The Philadelphia 76ers & their "bucket of sadness"

1:29:12 - The HILARIOUS East play-in race

1:34:35 - GMAC & the Knicks humiliated by CLE/BOS this weekend

1:45:25 - TRIVIA!

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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 Wembanyama

44:00 - Brandon Miller

54:00 - Scoot Henderson

1:01:44 - Amen Thompson

1:14:00 - Ausar Thompson

1:27:57 - Jarace Walker

1:32:45 - Cason Wallace

1:37:25 - Bilal Coulibaly

1:42:35 - Keyonte George

1:46:40 - Dereck Lively II

1:50:14 - Toumani Camara

1:59:37 - Jaime Jaquez Jr, Gradey Dick, Brandin Podziemski

2:06:00 - Bryce wants to know what Kansas/Bill Self is doing

2:11:16 - Cam Whitmore

2:14:29 - Anthony Black

2:17:37 - Ben Sheppard, Jordan Hawkins, Trayce Jackson-Davis, GG Jackson II, Marcus Sasser, Andre Jackson Jr., Nick Smith Jr.

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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 - PICKS 1-5

51:06 - PICKS 6-10

1:16:37 - PICKS 11-15

1:50:03 - PICKS 16-20

2:09:53 - PICKS 21-25

2:34:43 - PICKS 26-30

2:51:33 - MOCK DRAFT RECAP

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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 Toronto

48:00 - 2025 NBA Allstar Draft! w/ GMAC!

1:35:07 - The Rec Center

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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 speaks

37:41 - SHOUTOUT PRIZPICKS! (Bryce talks about the Chiefs loss to the Eagles)

40:12 - Allstar replacements & NBA News

43:30 - NBA CONTENDER RANKINGS!

44:27 - Oklahoma City Thunder

50:40 - Boston Celtics

58:23 - Cleveland Cavaliers

1:04:48 - Denver Nuggets

1:12:18 - New York Knicks

1:17:30 - Los Angeles Lakers

1:25:11 - Indiana Pacers

1:30:55 - Memphis Grizzlies

1:36:13 - Rockets, Warriors, Bucks, T-Wolves & other honorable mentions

1:48:00 - TRIVIA

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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 Atlanta trades Hunter and Bogdanovic, what happened here?

1:14:45 WTF Phoenix Suns?

1:24:20 Memphis Grizzlies and Marcus Smart deal

1:30:35 Winners and Losers of the Deadline

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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 Warriors

37:30 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 Martin

1:08:00 Jonas Valanciunas to Sacramento from Wizards

1:15:15 Grab bag of deals and players available

1:24:55 Grades for Jimmy Butler Trade

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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 reaction

12:10 - 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 trade

59:28 - NEWS: Jimmy Butler unwilling to sign extension with Warriors

1:14:43 - SUPERCHATS!

1:24:57 - Bulls long history of incompetence

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