Game Theory Podcast

Sam Vecenie

  • 1 hour 50 minutes
    Grizzlies FIRE Taylor Jenkins REACTION | Ranking Worst 2024 Offseason Moves | GAME THEORY PODCAST

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

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

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

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

    52:25 - #5 Nuggets signing Dario Saric

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    31 March 2025, 4:22 am
  • 2 hours 6 minutes
    Most Interesting NBA Rookies in March | Castle, Risacher, Buzelis, more | Game Theory Podcast

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

    8:00 Stephon Castle

    18:03 Zaccharie Risacher

    38:55 Matas Buzelis

    53:20 Ron Holland

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

    1:11:00 Justin Edwards

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

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    28 March 2025, 4:00 am
  • 2 hours 8 minutes
    X-Factors for the Cavs, Celtics, Thunder & other playoff contenders! | GAME THEORY PODCAST

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

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

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

    52:47 - Oklahoma City Thunder

    1:00:54 - Cleveland Cavaliers

    1:08:52 - Boston Celtics

    1:18:03 - New York Knicks

    1:25:31 - Milwaukee Bucks

    1:28:43 - Houston Rockets

    1:37:09 - Denver Nuggets

    1:43:45 - Los Angeles Lakers

    1:49:26 - Golden State Warriors

    1:54:11 - Draymond vs JJJ for DPOY

    1:59:14 - Grizzlies, Timberwolves & Clippers

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

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    24 March 2025, 6:00 am
  • 2 hours 39 minutes
    NBA MOCK DRAFT 2025 - Pre-NCAA Tournament March Madness edition | Game Theory Podcast

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

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    20 March 2025, 2:38 am
  • 2 hours 37 minutes
    How to Watch the NCAA Tournament for NBA Fans & How Selection Sunday affects NBA Draft | Game Theory Podcast

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

    05:32 - NCAA Conderence Tournament Recap

    26:04 - SOUTH BRACKET

    59:56 - WEST BRACKET

    1:28:54 - EAST BRACKET

    1:56:42 - MIDWEST BRACKET

    2:25:42 - Final thoughts & questions

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    17 March 2025, 5:06 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Are the Los Angeles Lakers Real Contenders? w/ Jovan Buha | Game Theory Podcast

    In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Lakers senior reporter Jordan Buha of The Athletic for a wide-ranging discussion about the already unforgettable season in Los Angeles & whether Luka Doncic, Lebron James & JJ Redick can officially declare themselves contenders for an NBA championship.

    03:30 - Luka Doncic's first month with the Lakers

    09:07 - Lebron's fit next to Luka

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

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

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

    42:22 - Lakers vs Warriors

    48:16 - Lakers vs Nuggets

    56:00 - Lakers vs Rockets

    58:05 - Lakers vs Grizzlies

    1:01:40 - Lakers vs Thunder

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    13 March 2025, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Cavs, Pistons, Rockets & the BEST SURPRISES of the NBA season! | Game Theory Podcast

    In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the six biggest, most fun surprises in the NBA this season, from the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets to the dominance of the Cavaliers and surge of the Trail Blazers.

    05:40 - Detroit Pistons

    21:34 - Houston Rockets

    34:55 - Cleveland Cavaliers

    54:32 - Portland Trail Blazers

    1:06:44 - Dyson Daniels

    1:16:45 - Trey Murphy III

    1:21:29 - Honorable mentions

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    13 March 2025, 2:47 am
  • 2 hours 32 minutes
    POWER TANKINGS! What NBA team NEEDS Cooper Flagg the MOST?! | Game Theory Podcast

    In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through the different teams in the "Capture The Flagg" Power Tankings & list who needs the #1 pick the most based on the current state of the franchises. 

    05:55 - POWER TANKINGS! What NBA team NEEDS Cooper Flagg the MOST?! (Set Up)

    18:33 - San Antonio Spurs

    22:27 - Houston Rockets

    25:16 - Portland Trail Blazers

    34:14 - Philadelphia 76ers

    41:29 - Miami Heat

    45:57 - New Orleans Pelicans

    49:12 - Atlanta Hawks

    1:01:27 - Toronto Raptors

    1:15:46 - Dallas Mavericks

    1:31:33 - Brooklyn Nets

    1:37:19 - Utah Jazz

    1:49:33 - Charlotte Hornets

    2:02:17 - Chicago Bulls

    2:14:38 - Washington Wizards

    2:27:48 - TRIVIA!

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    10 March 2025, 2:47 am
  • 1 hour 49 minutes
    MAILBAG EXTRAVAGANGA (Part 2): Tips for New Scouts, Best NBL Prospects & Top 5 AFTER the Consensus Top 5! | Game Theory Podcast

    In part 2 of this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to answer several submitted mailbag questions, covering a wide range of topics from revenue sharing to college hoops to the potential top 5 in the NBA Draft to much more!

    3:05 - Top 5 Draft prospects AFTER the consensus top 5?

    15:48 - Does CHA trade their pick if it's #2 overall?  

    29:22 - What NBA team would you want to/not want to work for?

    36:27 - Asa Newell NBA projections

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

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

    48:58 - Best 3pt or off ball shooters in this draft?

    52:50 - Best NBL prospects?

    58:24- Ryan Kalkbrenner's project pick range?

    1:02:39 - Most likely late draft riser?

    1:07:57 - What are the Raptors doing?

    1:09:43 - Jared McCain's ceiling/Philly frustrations

    1:12:05 - Favorite fits for Portland?

    1:15:38 - Thoughts on Alex Condon?

    1:22:22 - If the Spurs add Naz Reid + top 4 pick, are they a top 3 seed in the West?

    1:26:37 - How revenue sharing will affect college basketball

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

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    7 March 2025, 3:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    MAILBAG EXTRAVAGANGA (Part 1): Blazers Surge, Jalen Duren Growth & 2019 Re-Draft! | Game Theory Podcast

    In part 1 of this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon answer several submitted mailbag questions, featuring several NBA topics like the Trail Blazers hot stretch, the Nets cap space plan & much more!

    08:45 - Blazers 2nd half surge

    21:09 - Jalen Duren growth

    33:24 - Nets cap space plans

    46:44 - What will Philly do if they keep their top-6 pick?

    52:33 - Does NOLA keep their pick w/ Zion balling out?

    1:01:37 - Who goes #1 in a 2019 redraft?

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    7 March 2025, 2:00 am
  • 47 minutes 59 seconds
    The Mavericks are (Predictably) SCREWED. Kyrie Irving's injury is rock bottom | GAME THEORY PODCAST

    In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Tim Cato of DLLS Sports to discuss the Kyrie Irving injury & why this latest chapter in the season from hell happening to the Dallas Mavericks might be rock bottom.  

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    5 March 2025, 11:06 pm
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