Game Theory Podcast

In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.  CHECK OUT THE ⁠VIDEO VERSION⁠ OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY ⁠YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠!  ⁠SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!⁠ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Orlando Magic future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.  CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Portland Trail Blazers future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.  CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this editon of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals which saw the San Antonio Spurs dethrone the reigning NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder & advance to the NBA Finals to take on the New York Knicks.  00:30 Spurs Win Game 7 In OKC! 29:52 NBA Finals Preview 44:55 Magic Hire Spurs Assistant Sean Sweeney As New Head Coach 49:44 76ers Hire Mike Gansey As New POBO 55:45 NBA Lottery Reform Officially Announced CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Toronto Raptors future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.  CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.  CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! 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 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 CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Atlanta Hawks future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.  CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! 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 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 CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Phoenix Suns future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.  CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! 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 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 CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Boston Celtics future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.  CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Detroit Pistons future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.  CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! 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 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 CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Charlotte Hornets future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.  CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!   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 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! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! 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 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 CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! 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 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).  CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! 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 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 CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! 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 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 CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! 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 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 SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  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 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 SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  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 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 SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!  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 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 SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!  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 & 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 SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!    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 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 SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!  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 & 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 SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!  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 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 SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!  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 recap Tuesday night's NBA Playoff games.   02:57 Lakers vs Rockets 30:10 Spurs vs Blazers (Wemby Concussion) 52:55 Celtics vs 76ers SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!  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 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! SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!  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 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 Sixth Man of the Year SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!  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 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 SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!  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 answer several NBA mailbag questions.  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!  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 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 SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!  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 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   SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!  CONTROL BODY ODOR ANYWHERE WITH MANDO & GET 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING WITH PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY” AT SHOPMANDO.COM! #MANDOPOD START YOUR BUSINESS TODAY WITH THE INDUSTRY’S BEST BUSINESS PARTNER, SHOPIFY SIGN UP FOR YOUR ONE-DOLLAR-PER-MONTH TRIAL TODAY AT SHOPIFY.COM/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 & 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 SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!  CONTROL BODY ODOR ANYWHERE WITH MANDO & GET 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING WITH PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY” AT SHOPMANDO.COM! #MANDOPOD START YOUR BUSINESS TODAY WITH THE INDUSTRY’S BEST BUSINESS PARTNER, SHOPIFY SIGN UP FOR YOUR ONE-DOLLAR-PER-MONTH TRIAL TODAY AT SHOPIFY.COM/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 & 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 SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!  RIGHT NOW, MIZZEN & MAIN IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 20% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE AT MIZZENANDMAIN.COM, PROMO CODE GAME20. FOR A LIMITED TIME, OUR LISTENERS GET 50% OFF FOR LIFE PLUS FREE SHIPPING AND 3 FREE GIFTS AT MENGOTOMARS.COM. AFTER YOU PURCHASE, THEY WILL ASK YOU WHERE YOU HEARD ABOUT THEM. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SHOW AND TELL THEM OUR SHOW SENT YOU. 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 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 SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!  RIGHT NOW, MIZZEN & MAIN IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 20% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE AT MIZZENANDMAIN.COM, PROMO CODE GAME20. FOR A LIMITED TIME, OUR LISTENERS GET 50% OFF FOR LIFE PLUS FREE SHIPPING AND 3 FREE GIFTS AT MENGOTOMARS.COM. AFTER YOU PURCHASE, THEY WILL ASK YOU WHERE YOU HEARD ABOUT THEM. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SHOW AND TELL THEM OUR SHOW SENT YOU. 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 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 Bryant, Kobe Sanders, Nique Clifford, Joan Beringer, Will Richard, Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Jamir Watkins, Khaman Maluach SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: FABLETICS ALREADY HAS INCREDIBLE DEALS: GET 80% OFF EVERYTHING WHEN YOU SIGN UP AS A VIP! JUST HEAD TO FABLETICS.COM/GAMTHEORY, TAKE A QUICK STYLE QUIZ, AND BE SURE TO SELECT GAMETHEORY WHEN PROMPTED TO UNLOCK YOUR 80% OFF. SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: FABLETICS ALREADY HAS INCREDIBLE DEALS: GET 80% OFF EVERYTHING WHEN YOU SIGN UP AS A VIP! JUST HEAD TO FABLETICS.COM/GAMTHEORY, TAKE A QUICK STYLE QUIZ, AND BE SURE TO SELECT GAMETHEORY WHEN PROMPTED TO UNLOCK YOUR 80% OFF. SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!    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, 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 1:35:37 - Coach of the Year 1:45:30 - Sixth Man of the Year 1:46:51 - Most-Improved Player SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: RIGHT NOW, MIZZEN & MAIN IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 20% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE AT MIZZENANDMAIN.COM, PROMO CODE GAME20. SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!  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 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 SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: RIGHT NOW, MIZZEN & MAIN IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 20% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE AT MIZZENANDMAIN.COM, PROMO CODE GAME20. EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THE FANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG! 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 go 1-to-30 & conduct their first mock draft of the 2026 NBA Draft season! SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: RIGHT NOW, MIZZEN & MAIN IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 20% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE AT MIZZENANDMAIN.COM, PROMO CODE GAME20. EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THE FANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG! 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 give their biggest takeaways from week 19 of the NBA season!  04:00 - Darryn Peterson Discourse Is Out of Control 33:30 - Pistons Biggest Week in a Decade 47:55 - Jaden Ivey’s Injury Situation is Depressing 1:05:53 - NBA’s Apparent Tanking Ideas 1:33:55 - How Hard is It To Hide a Bad Defender in today’s NBA? / Is it Easier to Have a Bad Offensive Player or Bad Defensive Player on the Court? SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: RIGHT NOW, MIZZEN & MAIN IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 20% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE AT MIZZENANDMAIN.COM, PROMO CODE GAME20. 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 list & discuss their current ranking of NBA teams in order of who will most likely win the 2026 NBA Championship. SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: REFRESH YOUR WARDROBE WITH QUINCE. GO TO QUINCE.COM/GAMETHEORY FOR FREE SHIPPING ON YOUR ORDER AND 365-DAY RETURNS. NOW AVAILABLE IN CANADA, TOO. GO TO SURFSHARK.COM/GAMETHEORY OR USE CODE GAMETHEORY AT CHECKOUT TO GET 4 EXTRA MONTHS OF SURFSHARK VPN!   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 talk about what they took away from all-star weekend (if anything), as well as do what we're calling The Tank Commanders Sickos Draft, an event that involves an intricate scoring system, a thing for us to keep track of and root for in the final two months of tanking games, and an Arbiter of Tanking Integrity.  03:35 - NBA Allstar Games... It Worked!22:10 - Ideas how to fix tanking37:42 - Tank Commanders Sicko Draft!SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:REFRESH YOUR WARDROBE WITH QUINCE. GO TO QUINCE.COM/GAMETHEORY FOR FREE SHIPPING ON YOUR ORDER AND 365-DAY RETURNS. NOW AVAILABLE IN CANADA, TOO.GO TO SURFSHARK.COM/GAMETHEORY OR USE CODE GAMETHEORY AT CHECKOUT TO GET 4 EXTRA MONTHS OF SURFSHARK VPN! 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 list their biggest takeaways from the 2025-26 season heading into the NBA Allstar break.04:07 - Jeremy Sochan signs with the Knicks17:26 - JJJ OUT for the season27:10 - The NBA is going to do something about the Tank Race56:06 - No clear cut favorite in the East and the West is NOT inevitable1:09:27 - Hornets and Celtics are making the case for Max/Min strategy at center1:21:42 - No clear cut favorite in the East and the West is NOT inevitable1:32:00 - Award races are heating up!1:41:30 - The 2026 NBA Draft is truly special in the top part of the lotterySIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:CONTROL BODY ODOR ANYWHERE WITH MANDO & GET 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING WITH PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY” AT SHOPMANDO.COM! #MANDOPODGO TO OMAHASTEAKS.COM TO GET 50% OFF SITEWIDE DURING THEIR PRESIDENTS’ DAY SALE. AND USE PROMO CODE GAMETHEORY AT CHECKOUT FOR AN EXTRA $35 OFF. MINIMUM PURCHASE MAY APPLY.FABLETICS ALREADY HAS INCREDIBLE DEALS: GET 80% OFF EVERYTHING WHEN YOU SIGN UP AS A VIP! JUST HEAD TO FABLETICS.COM/GAMTHEORY, TAKE A QUICK STYLE QUIZ, AND BE SURE TO SELECT GAMETHEORY WHEN PROMPTED TO UNLOCK YOUR 80% OFF. 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 list & discuss their biggest winners, losers & WTFs of the NBA trade deadline. 03:46 - Subscribe to the Game Theory Substack! (LINK BELOW)06:00 - Big picture NBA trade deadline thoughts10:15 - WINNER: NBA Owners/Front Offices16:55 - LOSER: Players just below max level/smaller guards22:40 - LOSER: Restricted free agents28:30 - WINNER: Boston Celtics35:45 - WINNER: Oklahoma City Thunder41:39 - WINNER: Minnesota Timberwolves  48:05 - WINNER: Ivica Zubac/Indiana Pacers55:55 - UHHH... WHAT HAPPENED HERE?: Chicago Bulls1:08:38 - WINNER: Utah Jazz/Memphis Grizzlies1:15:27 - WINNERS: Guerschon Yabusele, Jock Landale, GG Jackson1:17:35 - WINNERS: Two-Way Contracts That Were Converted1:24:35 - Judge rules Charles Bediako ineligible to play for AlabamaSIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:CONTROL BODY ODOR ANYWHERE WITH MANDO & GET 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING WITH PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY” AT SHOPMANDO.COM! #MANDOPODGO TO OMAHASTEAKS.COM TO GET 50% OFF SITEWIDE DURING THEIR PRESIDENTS’ DAY SALE. AND USE PROMO CODE GAMETHEORY AT CHECKOUT FOR AN EXTRA $35 OFF. MINIMUM PURCHASE MAY APPLY.FABLETICS ALREADY HAS INCREDIBLE DEALS: GET 80% OFF EVERYTHING WHEN YOU SIGN UP AS A VIP! JUST HEAD TO FABLETICS.COM/GAMTHEORY, TAKE A QUICK STYLE QUIZ, AND BE SURE TO SELECT GAMETHEORY WHEN PROMPTED TO UNLOCK YOUR 80% OFF. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.