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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04:22 - Mark Williams trade RESCINDED (Continued fallout in Charlotte)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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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
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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!
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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?
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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
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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.
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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!
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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
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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
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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!
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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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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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 more
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