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February 02 Cavs/Kings Trade REACTION | Paul George Suspended | Coop v Kon | NBA Takeaways | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the Cavs/Kings trade that send DeAndre Hunter to Sacramento & Dennis Schröder, Keon Ellis to Cleveland before discussing Paul George's suspension & sharing their biggest takeaways through week 15 of the NBA season.
03:45 - Cavaliers Trade Hunter for Ellis, Schroder
29:59 - Hawks trade Vit Krejci to Blazers
35:44 - Paul George Suspended
41:37 - Cooper Flagg goes for 49, Kon Wins
1:13:35 - Dillon Brooks has changed the culture of the Phoenix Suns
1:19:25 - Allstar Reserves Selections (Reaction)
1:33:49 - Answering Bucks’ fans Most Common Giannis Trade Questions
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1 hr 57 min
January 30 The Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Market | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon assess the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market & go through several different trade options the Bucks should consider before next Thursdays deadline.
06:25 - Bucks willing to move Giannis
23:10 - Portland’s Role in Giannis Trade
32:27 - Can Knicks trade for Giannis?
47:38 - Wolves fit for Giannis?
1:03:00 - Can Heat Do Giannis deal before offseason?
1:13:40 - Warriors have easiest Giannis solution
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1 hr 47 min
January 26 Bucks Need Answer From Giannis | Biggest Name Potentially Moved At Deadline | Hornets, Raptors, Sixers Intrigue | Week 14 NBA Takeaways | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 14 of the NBA season.
07:00 - The Bucks Need An Answer From Giannis Now
38:20 - Beyond Giannis, Who Is The Most Important Player Moved At The Deadline?
1:07:55 - What Should The Pelicans Actually Do At The Deadline?
1:23:00 - Do the Hornets start moving forward with this trio?
1:39:20 - Can a fully healthy Sixers team win the East?
1:51:30 - Blazers….what do we buy about this team and what’s next?
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2 hr 18 min
January 23 Knicks in TROUBLE?! | Jimmy Butler tears ACL; Warriors Next Move? | Bucks are a MESS! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are first joined by Andrew Claudio to discuss the Knicks recent alarmingly poor stretch & how things get turned around, whether it be with a trade or hitting the "play better" button (6:00). Then, they discuss Jimmy Butler's season ending injury (53:00), the latest edition of Bucks turmoil (1:19:00), Charles Bediako's eligibility case (1:30:00) & much more.
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1 hr 50 min
January 19 Grizzlies Future Direction | Anthony Black, Jaylon Tyson Breakouts | Reed Sheppard Defense Questions | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 13 of the NBA season.
04:30 - Grizzlies: What’s real? What’s next?
38:28 - Anthony Black’s Leap Changes Magic
56:24 - Mizzen & Main!
57:59 - Raptors: What are they? Where are they going?
1:21:42 - Reed Sheppard Defensive Conundrum
1:38:39 - Cavaliers: Start Jaylon Tyson & build rotation chemistry
1:50:40 - Kawhi & the Kids Saved Clippers Season
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2 hr 8 min
January 16 Midseason NBA Awards! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to some NBA news before going through every major NBA award & team honors making their picks through the midway point of the season.
03:55 - Jonathan Kuminga "demands" trade from Warriors
10:12 - Lakers are looking for extra 1st round picks
20:00 - Eligible & inelligible players
23:21 - MVP
45:35 - All-NBA
1:18:15 - Defensive Player of the Year
1:28:14 - All-Defense
1:40:30 - Rookie of the Year/All-Rookie
1:50:10 - Coach of the Year
1:57:55 - Most Improved Player
2:01:55 - Sixth Man of the Year
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2 hr 9 min
January 12 NBA Takeaways: Ja Morant Trade Incoming? | Pistons, Pacers, Thunder Trade Plans? | Rudy Gobert Remains UNDERRATED | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 11 of the NBA season.
05:31 - Ja Morant Trade Market
45:08 - Pistons - Buy high, low or not at all
1:05:30 - Rudy Gobert Remains Undervalued
1:19:54 - Pacers - Sneaky sellers and buyers?
1:39:02 - Blazers Check In
1:56:20 - Thunder - Need a shakeup move?
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2 hr 16 min
January 08 Trae Young TRADED to Washington Wizards! McCollum, Kispert to Hawks | Kuminga Trade Predictions | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon talk about Trae Young's trade to the Washington Wizards from the Atlanta Hawks
01:50 - Hawks trade Trae Young to Wizards for McCollum, Kispert
06:45 - ATL perspective of this trade
30:17 - WAS perspective of this trade
1:01:13 - Jonathan Kuminga trade candidates
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1 hr 25 min
January 06 Darryn Peterson Injury Affecting Draft Stock? | 2026 NBA Draft Point Guard Class Is Special | Game Theory NBA Draft Show
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the last week of college hoops & highlight the performances fo several NBA Draft prospects.
00:00 INTRO
04:00 - Darryn Peterson: What’s Going On?
26:08 - Harry's!
27:58 - Point Guard Class Looks Great
53:29 - Bryce's Hypothetical Draft Scenario Question
1:03:05 - OUTRO
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1 hr 5 min
January 05 Jokic/65-Game Rule | Should Nets KEEP Michael Porter Jr? | 76ers Ars DANGEROUS | NBA Takeaways
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 10 of the NBA season.
07:50 - Are the 76ers actually dangerous?
32:33 - Pick Your West Top 4 to Guarantee a Title
52:00 - The Wizards: Pretty fun!
1:14:59 - Nikola Jokic and the 65 Game Rule
1:33:09 - Wait, why are the Nets supposed to trade Michael Porter Jr.?
1:49:56 - Jaylen Brown's insane season continues
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2 hr 3 min

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Sam Vecenie 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.