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December 30, 2025 James Nnaji commits to Baylor: Is Everyone Eligible Now? | PLUS: Is NBA Tanking Really A Problem? | Game Theory Draft Show
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their reactions to recent NBA 2nd round pick Jame Nnaji committing to Baylor, discussing how this is possible, whether this is good or bad for college basketball, whether Baylor should or shouldn't have signed him & much more (3:10). PLUS: Does the NBA actually have the tanking problem that they say they're trying to fix? (46:22)
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1 hr 8 min
December 29, 2025 Lakers Need To Make Trade | Jamal Murray is an All-Star | Keyonte George is Most Improved NBA Player
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 10 of the NBA season.
06:25 - Lakers Are Cooked Barring A Trade
27:41 - Good/Bad Lineup Data
42:35 - Jamal Murray Needs to Make His First All-Star Game
55:45 - Best High Offensive Usage Defenders
1:12:30 - Keyonte George is the NBA’s Most Improved Player
1:29:32 - Christmas Day Takeaways
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1 hr 46 min
December 22, 2025 NBA Christmas Day Primer! | Hornets Love/Hate Watch | Fav League Pass Teams | Week 9 NBA Takeaways
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 9 of the NBA season.
05:00 - Eastern Conference Playoffs will be Competitive AND Interesting
21:23 - Charlotte Hornets are Sam's favorite love/hate watch
45:41 - Favorite League Pass Team
55:54 - Jalen Williams works himself back into game shape for the Thunder
1:06:25 - 76ers backcourt trio figuring things out
1:22:48 - Christmas Day Primer
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1 hr 35 min
December 18, 2025 Knicks Win NBA Cup! | Kon vs Coop Rookie Of The Year Race | Bucks Buyers? | Kings Teardown? | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are first joined by Andrew Claudio to recap the New York Knicks winning the 2025 NBA Cup & discuss whether they should be considered the best team in the Eastern Conference. Then, they go through several NBA topics from the past week as the post NBA Cup schedule now begins.
02:00 - Knicks Win NBA Cup!
46:02 - What's Next For The Spurs?!
50:10 - Rookie of the Year Race: Cooper vs. Kon
1:04:43 - Bucks BUYING at Deadline?
1:19:33 - What do the Kings do at the Deadline?
1:35:46 - Heat Should Be Able To Trade Rozier
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1 hr 55 min
December 16, 2025 NBA Trade Deadline Primer | Contending Teams Making Moves? | One Trade That Makes Sense Leaguewide
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon take a break from draft coverage to go through their first NBA trade deadline preview now that teams are officially able to discuss trades that involve players they signed in free agency over the summer.
04:27 - Will this be as weird a trade deadline as we've seen in a while?
16:25 - Who are the contending buyers at the deadline?
58:50 - One Trade that Makes Sense League Wide
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1 hr 26 min
December 15, 2025 Spurs REAL Title Contenders | Knicks BEST In The East | Who Wins The NBA Cup? | Week 8 NBA Takeaways
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 8 of the NBA season.
07:06 - Spurs are real NBA title contenders
32:16 - Knicks are better with Josh Hart starting
47:38 - Who wins the NBA Cup?
52:04 - Cavlaiers have issues? Or just injuries?
1:02:55 - Taking the Celtics OVER was the right call
1:09:13 - Star players having good years on bad teams?
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1 hr 29 min
December 09, 2025 What has surprised CBS Sports Adam Finkelstein most about the 2026 NBA Draft freshman class? | Game Theory Draft Show
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Adam Finkelstein of CBS Sports to break down the last week of college hoops & highlight the performances of several NBA Draft prospects.
12:45 - What New Things Has Adam Learned About Boozer, Dybantsa, Wilson?
31:05 - Have Any Freshmen Truly Surprised You?
49:38 - Who Are The Most Important Players To Scout In Conference Play?
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1 hr 15 min
December 08, 2025 Biggest takeaways through 7 weeks of the NBA season w/ Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight | Game Theory
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & special guest Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight give their 3 biggest takeaways through week 7 of the NBA season.
03:12 - Are We Underestimating the Timberwolves?
20:16 - This Year Proves NBA Teams Shouldn’t Tank For 3+ Years
41:25 - Should Orlando Go All-In On Giannis
1:04:15 - The Celtics Infrastructure Is Incredible
1:20:35 - Can Spurs combine Offense/Defense Success When They Get Healthy?
1:30:12 - Pat Spencer Is That Mother******
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1 hr 46 min
December 05, 2025 Giannis Future In MIL Uncertain?! | NBA Awards Through 20 Games! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon begin with a discussion of the latest possible Giannis trade report from Shams Charania & whether his future in Milwaukee could be coming to an end (but for real this time). Then, they give out their awards for the first 20 games of the NBA season: MVP, All-NBA, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year & more!
01:47 - Giannis future in Milwaukee uncertain
26:45 - MVP
51:49 - All-NBA
1:17:40 - Rookie of the Year
1:22:26 - Most Improved Player
1:31:00 - Coach of the Year
1:37:10 - Sixth Man of the Year
1:41:33 - Defensive Player of the Year
1:50:19 - All-Defense
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December 02, 2025 2026 NBA Draft: Feast Week Delivers | Cameron Carr’s Upside is Real | Cam Boozer Explodes | Game Theory Podcast
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.
05:50 - Biggest winner: Cameron Carr, Baylor
20:50 - Feast Week Draft Takeaways
55:35 - Caleb Wilson vs. Michigan State
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1 hr 9 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.