Game Theory Podcast
Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. And some thoughts on movies, too.
Toronto Raptors | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Toronto Raptors future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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New Orleans Pelicans | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the New Orlean Pelicans future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Minnesota Timberwolves | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Thunder Win Game 5, 3-2 Lead Over Spurs | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals before taking questions from the chat watching live & welcome Andrew Claudio on to talk about his Knicks earning a trip to the NBA Finals.
00:30 Thunder vs Spurs, Game 5
26:33 OFFSEASON QUESTIONS!
47:15 The Knicks Are In The NBA Finals w/ Andrew Claudio
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Atlanta Hawks | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Atlanta Hawks future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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KNICKS GO TO NBA FINALS, SWEEP CAVS ! | Spurs/Thunder Tied 2-2 | All-NBA Snubs | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the conclusion of the Eastern Conference Finals which saw the New York Knicks sweep the Cleveland Cavaliers to earn their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.
00:30 New York Knicks Are Eastern Conference Champions
21:39 What's Next For The Cleveland Cavaliers?
43:18 OKC vs SAS Tied 2-2
52:09 All-NBA Snubs
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Pheonix Suns | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Phoenix Suns future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Thunder take 2-1 lead over Spurs w/ Tyler Britton of Hoops Venue | Knicks Lead 2-0 | NBA Draft Lottery Proposal
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Tyler Britton of @HoopVenue to recap Game 3 of Thunder/Spurs, the first 2 games of Knicks/Cavs, the NBA's latest Draft Lottery Proposal & much more.
2:10 Thunder vs Spurs, WCF Game 3
42:58 Knicks vs Cavaliers. ECF Game 2
55:35 Josh Hart: "I've never been a big analystics guy"
1:01:43 Latest NBA Draft Lottery Reform Proposal
1:12:50 NBA All-Defense Teams
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Boston Celtics | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Boston Celtics future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Detroit Pistons | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Detroit Pistons future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Thunder and Spurs TIED at 1-1 | Knicks Stuns Cavs | NBA Conference Finals | Kidd OUT in Dallas
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & the San Antonio Spurs, as well as other NBA news.
00:30 Spurs vs Thunder, Game 2
32:25 Knicks vs Cavaliers, Game 1
41:50 Jason Kidd OUT in Dallas
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Charlotte Hornets Offseason | Extend Brandon Miller? | Re-Sign Coby White? | NBA Draft, FA Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Charlotte Hornets future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Lakers Offseason | LeBron Back? Re-Sign Austin Reaves? | NBA Draft, Free Agency Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Los Angeles Lakers future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Cavaliers BLOW OUT Pistons in Game 7 | SGA Wins 2nd MVP | 2026 NBA Draft Questions and Notes
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to the Cleveland Cavaliers blowout win in Game 7 over the Detroit Pistons, before discussing the both upcoming conference finals series, SGA winning his second consecutive MVP & several NBA Draft related questions (prepared by Bryce for Sam).
01:28 SGA Wins 2nd Straight MVP
08:45 Cavaliers Upset Pistons With Game 7 Blowout
44:53 2026 NBA Draft Questions!
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Spurs BLOW Out Wolves for 3-2 lead | Daryl Morey OUT | Knicks, Thunder Sweep 76ers, Lakers | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap the past few nights of NBA Playoff games while also discussing the front office shakeup in Philadelphia.
01:45 NBA Draft Combine News
13:17 Daryl Morey OUT In Philadelphia
32:08 Spurs vs Timberwolves, Game 5
47:58 OKC Sweeps Lakers
56:55 Knicks Sweep 76ers
1:00:29 Pistons vs Cavaliers, Tied 2-2
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Wizards WIN 2026 NBA DRAFT LOTTERY! Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls move up | 2026 UPDATED NBA MOCK DRAFT
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the NBA Draft Lottery results (1:46) before doing a quick mock draft using the officially set order from 1-14 (44:08).
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Thunder, Pistons Take 2-0 Leads on Lakers, Cavs | Spurs Blow Out Wolves | Knicks up 2-0 | Game 2s!
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap each Game 2 from the second round of thev NBA playoffs.
01:45 Thunder vs Lakers, Game 2
18:40 Pistons vs Cavaliers, Game 2
35:07 Knicks vs 76ers, Game 2
49:52 Spurs vs Timberwolves, Game 2
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Thunder, Pistons take Game 1 Over Lakers, Cavs | Wolves Upset Spurs in G1 | Knicks Blow Out 76ers | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap each Game 1 from the second round of thev NBA playoffs.
03:10 Thunder vs Lakers, Game 1
21:31 Pistons vs Cavaliers, Game 1
48:37 Knicks vs 76ers, Game 1
1:01:45 Spurs vs Timberwolves, Game 1
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Sixers UPSET Celtics! Pistons/Cavs BLOW OUT Magic/Raptors! | Bulls, Mavs NBA Front Office Hires
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to some NBA news from Monday before recapping the 3 Game 7's that occurred over the weekend & giving their biggest takeaways from the firsty round of the NBA Playoffs.
01:56 Masai Ujiri hired by Dallas Mavericks
09:55 Bryson Graham hired as Chicago Bulls
21:55 Pistons COMPLETE 3-1 Comeback vs Magic
33:50 Jamahl Mosley Fired
47:00 Cavaliers SURVIVE Raptors in 7 games
1:03:12 76ers UPSET Celtics After Trailing 3-1
1:14:57 First Round Takeaways
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RJ Barrett, Raptors Force Game 7 vs. Cavs | Pistons COME BACK vs. Magic | Lakers Advance vs. Rockets
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap Friday night's NBA Playoff games.
1:30 Pistons vs Magic, Game 6
38:58 Cavaliers vs Raptors, Game 6
1:01:36 Lakers vs Rockets, Game 6
1:12:56 Celtics/Sixers Game 7 Predictions
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Wolves KNOCK OUT Nuggets! | Knicks BLOW OUT Hawks! | 76ers force Game 7 vs. Celtics
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap Thursday night's NBA Playoff games.
02:10 Nuggets vs Timberwolves, Game 6
28:30 Knicks vs Hawks, Game 6
43:17 Celtics vs 76ers, Game 6
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap Wednesday night's NBA Playoff games & react to several NBA news headlines.
00:00 INTRO
01:57 Pistons vs Magic, Game 5
20:46 Fanatics Sportsbook!
21:30 Cavaliers vs Raptors, Game 5
41:13 Quince!
42:33 Harry's
43:58 Lakers vs Rockets, Game 5
1:02:35 Fabletics!
1:04:16 Goldbelly!
1:05:35 Spurs Eliminate Trail Blazers
1:15:08 Fitbod!
1:16:58 New NBA Tanking Reform Proposal (3-2-1 System)
1:34:00 OUTRO
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Magic up 3-1 over No. 1 Pistons | Flagg wins ROY | Nuggets/T-Wolves, Thunder Move On | NBA Playoffs!
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Andrew Claudio recap Monday night's NBA Playoff games & react to several NBA news headlines.
01:55 Pistons vs Magic, Game 4
29:25 Nuggets vs Timberwolves, Game 4
44:35 Thunder vs Suns, Game 4
53:33 Cooper Flagg wins Rookie of the Year
1:05:30 We Have A Frontrunner for NBA Tanking Reform Plan
1:18:23 Matt Lloyd for Bulls Coaching Vacancy/Knicks Thoughts w/ GMAC
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NBA Playoffs! Wemby Back! Ant Hurt but Wolves up 3-1 | Embiid Back | | HOU-LAL, DET-ORL, NYK-ATL
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap Saturday & Sunday's NBA Playoff games.
4:40 Cavaliers vs Raptors, Game 4
25:31 Fanatics Sportsbook!
26:04 Spurs vs Blazers, Game 4
44:16 Lakers vs Rockets, Game 4
49:34 Celtics vs 76ers, Game 4
59:13 Thunder vs Suns, Game 4
1:02:15 Nuggets vs Timberwoves, Game 4
1:32:30 Pistons vs Magic, Game 4
1:52:13 Knicks vs Hawks, Game 4
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Dylan Harper ARRIVES for Spurs | Rockets BLOW Game 3 vs Lakers | Celtics-76ers | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Es Baraheni recap Friday night's NBA Playoff games.
03:23 Spurs vs Blazers, Game 3
30:10 Lakers vs Rockets, Game 3
1:05:00 Celtics vs 76ers, Game 3
1:16:15 Es Gives His Thoughts On The Raptors
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap Thursday night's NBA Playoff games.
02:10 Knicks vs Hawks, Game 3
28:45 Nuggets vs Timberwolves, Game 3
48:33 Cavaliers vs Raptors, Game 3
1:04:19 Pistons vs Magic
1:16:55 GMAC gives his Knicks thoughts/frustrations
1:30:18 Bucks Hire Taylor Jenkins
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap Tuesday night's NBA Playoff games.
02:57 Lakers vs Rockets
30:10 Spurs vs Blazers (Wemby Concussion)
52:55 Celtics vs 76ers
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap the first 3 days of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
05:00 Nuggets vs Timberwolves
27:12 Knicks vs Hawks
45:33 Cavaliers vs Raptors
1:00:21 Pistons vs Magic
1:26:33 Lakers vs Rockets
1:40:12 Victor Wembanyama Wins Defensive Player of the Year!
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap the final day of the regular season before giving their selections for every NBA Award, such as MVP, All-NBA, Rookie of the Year & much more.
06:50 Sam's trip to Hoops Summit
14:00 Doc Rivers Steps Down As Bucks Head Coach
20:55 NBA MVP/1st-Team All-NBA Ballot
49:48 2nd Team & 3rd Team All-NBA
1:11:55 Defensive Player of the Year/All-Defense Teams
1:32:18 Rookie of the Year/All-Rookie Teams
1:54:15 Coach of the Year
1:57:41 Most Improved Player
2:01:55 S...
UNC Hires Malone | Bulls FIRE Karnisovas/Eversley | Lakers Decimated | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to several news items from the NBA weekend before giving their biggest takeaways from the 2nd to last week of the NBA season season.
08:28 Chicago Bulls fire Arturas Karnisovas/Marc Eversley
23:48 UNC Basketball hires former Nuggets HC Michael Malone
45:20 Cooper Flagg's big weekend/Rookie of the Year Race
1:09:35 Lakers lose Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves indefinitely
1:20:15 Are the Cade-less Pistons getting better? / East Playoff Seedings Are Jam-Packed
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NBA MAILBAG | Best Offensive Player | 3-6 Seed Most Likely To Make Run | Potential First Round Upset
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon answer several NBA mailbag questions.
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UConn Comeback vs. Duke! | Luka Doncic’s MVP Run | NBA Proposes Tanking Solutions
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon open with their reactions to the thrilling end of Duke vs UConn. They also discuss the NBA introducing tanking anti-tanking ideas, Luka Doncic's MVP surge & much more!
02:20 UConn vs Duke Reactions!
32:17 Luka's Case for NBA MVP
59:25 Magic lose by 52 pts to the Raptors
1:10:46 NBA Propses Anti-tanking Ideas
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Top 10 Defenders in the NBA this season! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon rank the Top 10 Defenders in the NBA this season!
01:21 Sweet Sixteen/Will Wade Reaction
14:40 SQUAD BET OF THE NIGHT w/ GMAC (Presented by Fanatics Sportsbook!)
28:37 Victor Wembanyama
39:13 Rudy Gobert
44:02 Chet Holmgren
50:12 Ausar Thompson
57:17 Scottie Barnes
1:03:40 Alex Caruso
1:08:27 Herb Jones
1:18:13 OG Anunoby
1:24:00 Bam Adebayo
1:30:00 Candidates for #10
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Rank the Tanks! Who Are The Best Positioned Tanking NBA Teams Moving Forward? | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon rank the 10 teams currently out of the play-in or playoff race in order of the best longterm future & outlook.
01:00 - Men's March Madness Opening Weekend Thoughts
24:31 - Sacremento Kings
30:43 - Chicago Bulls
40:30 - Brooklyn Nets
47:18 - Milwaukee Bucks
54:27 - New Orleans Pelicans
59:36 - Memphis Grizzlies
1:05:52 - Washington Wizards
1:12:35 - Utah Jazz
1:18:55 - Dallas Mavericks
1:23:50 - Indiana Pacers
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Biggest Surprises of the NBA Season! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon list their 3 biggest surprises of the NBA season!
01:55 NCAA Player of the Week
19:25 Biggest Surprises of the NBA Season (Criteria)
21:19 The Spurs are ALREADY a title contender
36:30 Nickeil Alexander-Walker & the Atlanta Hawks
48:20 The Boston Celtics are contenders in their "gap year"
1:02:14 Jalen Duren & the Detroit Pistons
1:09:45 Phoenix Suns in contention for a playoff spot
1:20:36 LaMelo Ball & the Charlotte Hornets
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10 NBA Players You Show Know Having Under the Radar Seasons! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through 10 NBA players having under the radar stellar season & highlight their performances.
03:09 Player of the Week (Presented by Warner Bros)
16:25 Donovan Clingan and why he made me want to do this show
30:40 Neemias Queta & Sam Houser
44:35 Jalen Suggs
53:40 Onyeka Okongwu & Dyson Daniels
1:01:19 Jarace Walker
1:16:40 Devin Vassell & Julian Champagnie
1:26:22 Jaylin Williams
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2025-26 NBA Rookie Class Check-In! Cooper, Kon, Harper, VJ & more! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon take a close look at the 2025 NBA Draft Class and evaluate the rookie seasons of several first & second round selections.
02:25 - The "ethics" of Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance
17:45 - Kon vs Coop (Rookie of the Year Debate)
34:10 - Dylan Harper
50:01 - VJ Edgecombe, Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears, Ace Bailey
1:17:19 - Cedric Coward, Maxime Raynaud, Egor Dёmin, Nolan Traoré, Danny Wolf, Hugo González, Kasparas Jakučionis, Will Riley
1:35:11 - RAPID FIRE: Collin Murray-Boyles, Carter Brya...
Checking In On Players Moved At The NBA Trade Deadline! | Game Theory Podcast
In thie edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Samn Vecenie & Bryce Simon will go through several NBA players that were moved at this year's trade deadline & evaluate their performances so far with their new teams.
5:15 Jayson Tatum's opening two games
16:15 Jonathan Kuminga on the Hawks
32:30 James Harden on the Cavaliers
47:50 Trae Young on the Wizards
59:45 Jared McCain on the Thunder
1:11:20 Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin on the Clippers
1:21:00 Luke Kennard, Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, others.
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BREAKING NEWS: Jayson Tatum Returns! PLUS: NBA Awards Check-In (MVP, All-NBA, Rookie, DPOY & more)
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Same Vecenie & Bryce Simon open by reacting to the news that Jayson Tatum will officially be making his return to the court & what this could mean for the NBA playoff race. Then, they go through every NBA Award & give their current unofficial ballots with just under 6 weeks to go in the NBA season.
02:27 - Jayson Tatum Returns!
17:00 - MVP/1st Team All-NBA
42:50 - 2nd-Team All-NBA/3rd Team All-NBA
1:06:12 - Defensive Player of the Year/All-Defense
1:20:09 - Rookie of the Year/All-Rookie
Nuggets/Thunder: Playoff Dream | Paolo Banchero is Good | NCAA Title Favorites | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their biggest takeaways from week 20 of the NBA season!
05:05 - Nuggets-OKC
32:55 - Stretch Run/Playoff X Factors
44:28 - Paolo Banchero Is Figuring It Out
57:10 - Most Dangerous Play-in Team
1:11:50 - Non-Tanking NBA Gripes
1:21:01 - National Title Contenders for CBB
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