Game Theory Podcast

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.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

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).

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

In this edition 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 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.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam is joined by Bryce 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.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down the Final Four and the best contracts in the NBA.

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

Sam Vecenie and 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!

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

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?

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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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

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!

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In this episode of Game Theory, 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.

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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.

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through several different traded NBA players & assessing how they have performed so far with their new teams. 03:10 - Golden State Warriors sign Taran Armstrong of Australia 07:55 - Checking in on Jimmy Butler & the Warriors 32:44 - Luka Doncic & the Los Angeles 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! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADS 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

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. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADS 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

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 CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADS 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

Sam & Bryce 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 CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADS 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025

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 CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADS 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

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 CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADS 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2025

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. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADS 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

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 CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADS 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

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 trade 11:22 - 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 Dallas 50:02 - Bryce makes THREE statements in reaction to this trade 58:16 - What do the Lakers still need to do ahead of Thursday's deadline? 1:11:55 - SUPERCHATS 1:26:30 - 2025 NBA Allstar Picks & Snubs! 1:42:30 - THE REC CENTER 1:46:26 - Upcoming Programming Schedule/Outro CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADS 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

In this EMERGENCY EDITION of the Game Theory Podcast, Luka Doncic has just 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? Sam & GMAC break it all down! 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 / THREADS 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2025

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 Kings 45:20 - TRADE PROPOSAL: Fox to the Rockets 48:24 - 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 Thompson 1:09:20 - 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 / THREADS 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2025

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 Whole 07:39 - Kel’el Ware 18:29 - Alex Sarr 29:38 - Bub Carrington 39:04 - Yves Missi 48:23 - Donovan Clingan 57:25 - Ryan Dunn 1:01:45 - Jaylen Wells 1:09:23 - Ron Holland 1:18:37 - Zaccarie Risacher 1:24:16 - Jamal Shead 1:29:07 - Stephon Castle (Honorable Mentions) 1:37:46 - Trivia 1:57:03 - The Rec Center CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADS 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

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 / BLUESKY FOLLOW KYLE - TWITTER / BLUESKY FOLLOW BRYCE - TWITTER / BLUESKY FOLLOW GMAC - TWITTER / BLUESKY / LETTERBOXD 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2025

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 College 15:36 - 10 Most Interesting Teams Heading Into The NBA Trade Deadline (PREVIEW) 16:30 - HONORABLE MENTION: Atlanta Hawks 18:28 - HONORABLE MENTION: Indiana Pacers 21:30 - Chicago Bulls 34:40 - Phoenix Suns/Miami Heat 54:46 - Memphis Grizzlies 1:07:33 - Los Angeles Lakers 1:16:55 - Golden State Warriors 1:26:17 - Cleveland Cavaliers 1:38:47 - Detroit Pistons 1:46:31 - Sacramento Kings 1:58:02 - Philadelphia 76ers 2:09:40 - Minnesota Timberwolves 2:37:35 - TRIVIA w/ GMAC! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW SAM - TWITTER / BLUESKY FOLLOW BRYCE - TWITTER / BLUESKY FOLLOW GMAC - TWITTER / BLUESKY / LETTERBOXD 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

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 Okogie 15:24 - Ineligible players 17:55 - Top 5 MVP/1st Team All-NBA 48:17 - 2nd Team All-NBA 1:03:15 - 3rd Team All-NBA 1:26:45 - Defensive Player of the Year 1:33:24 - All Defensive Teams 2:01:21 - Sixth Man of the Year 2:09:21 - All Rookie Teams 2:14:23 - Coach of the Year 2:18:54 - Most Improved Player 2:26:11 - Recommendation Corner CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW SAM - TWITTER / BLUESKY FOLLOW BRYCE - TWITTER / BLUESKY FOLLOW GMAC - TWITTER / BLUESKY 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2025

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 continues 30:24 - GAME THEORY POWER RANKINGS (Intro) 31:44 - #10, Orlando Magic 39:25 - #9, Dallas Mavericks 47:28 - #8, Milwaukee Bucks 55:13 - #7, Denver Nuggets 1:04:26 - #6, Memphis Grizzlies 1:14:18 - #5, Houston Rockets 1:22:41 - #4, New York Knicks (w/ GMAC!) 1:40:05 - #3, Boston Celtics 1:49:46 - #2, Oklahoma City Thunder 1:58:49 - #1, Cleveland Cavaliers 2:13:52 - TRIVIA TIME! 2:33:01 - Recommendation Corner CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW SAM - TWITTER / BLUESKY FOLLOW BRYCE - TWITTER / BLUESKY FOLLOW GMAC - TWITTER / BLUESKY 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

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2025

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. CHAPTERS 6:45 Quick Jimmy Butler takes 14:30 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 thoughts 1:43:20 Will Riley, W, Illinois 1:45:50 Ian Jackson, G, North Carolina 1:48:30 Thomas Sorber, C, Georgetown 1:54:05 JoJo Tugler, F, Houston 1:55:20 Johni Broome and Bigs in the back half of the first round and why it's good now 1:58:00 Noah Penda, F, Le Mans 2:00:15 Jeremiah Fears, G, Oklahoma 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

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

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 trades 5:00 Can Jimmy Butler still swing a title race in 2025? 7:00 Why Jimmy's contract is a complicating factor 13:15 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 Questions 1:01:30 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

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2025