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Game Theory episodes

December 01, 2025 Lakers: Real Contenders? | Fun Miami Heat | Unsung NBA Heroes | Clippers Mess | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 6 of the NBA season.
06:28 - Los Angeles Lakers: Trade Away From Real Contention?
35:15 - Unsung Heroes On Top 6 Teams
47:32 - Miami Heat: Team Most Enjoyed Watching
1:02:20 - One Good Thing About Each Bottom 5 Team
1:11:59 - Clippers Might Not Be Able To Fix Their Poor Start
1:36:15 - Which Teams Have The Toughest Reintegration?
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1 hr 40 min
November 28, 2025 NBA Sophomore Class Through 100 Games | Castle, Sarr, Risacher, Reed, more | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through several players from the 2024 NBA Draft & assess their performances so far during their sophomore NBA seasons.
11:00 Steph Castle
23:20 Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George and Bub Carrington
44:00 Zaccharie Risacher
50:02 Reed Sheppard
57:40 Matas Buzelis
1:04:20 Ron Holland
1:10:15 Donovan Clingan
1:17:28 Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells
1:24:52 Kel'el Ware
1:31:36 Ajay Mitchell
1:39:40 Tristan da Silva
1:42:10 Jaylon Tyson
1:45:40 Best of the Rest
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1 hr 58 min
November 25, 2025 Cam Boozer Weird Start | Kingston Flemings Breakout | Illinois Best Prospect? | Game Theory 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.
02:03 - Champions’ Classic Draft Takes
30:00 - Big Winner: Kingston Flemings
39:00 - Illinois Best Prospect?
50:00 - Other Prospect Notes
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55 min
November 24, 2025 Should Pelicans Trade Zion? | Thunder on Historic Pace | Knicks Depth | Superstar Maxey
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 5 of the NBA season.
05:13 - Tyrse Maxey is a Superstar
26:24 - Pelicans need to move Zion Williamson (?)
50:20 - Do the Knicks have playoff depth?
1:03:55 - Have the Orlando Magic figured it out?
1:20:08 - OKC Thunder are on a historic pace
1:29:30 - Chris Paul is the last member of a dying breed
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1 hr 42 min
November 21, 2025 LaMelo Wants Out (?!), Pistons On FIRE, LeBron Back & All-Star Game Picture | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap the last several days of NBA news, storylines & standout performances.
06:35 - Detroit Pistons are ON FIRE! (11 Straight Wins)
37:34 - Lebron James returns to Lakers
50:58 - BREAKING NEWS: LaMelo Ball reportedly "open to trade" from Hornets
1:11:09 - NBA Allstar picture (as of today)
1:29:36 - Best NBA games to convince someone to watch the NBA
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1 hr 40 min
November 18, 2025 Mikel Brown Jr. STARS | AJ Dybantsa vs. UConn | Braden Smith vs. Alabama | Michigan's Mara and Yaxel | Game Theory 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.
05:48 - Mikel Brown Jr vs Kentucky
16:20 - AJ Dybantsa vs. UConn
31:59 - Braden Smith vs. Labaron Philon
43:00 - Michigan, Aday Mara, and the Yaxel Lendeborg Fit
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57 min
November 17, 2025 Nikola Jokic is Breaking Basketball | Warriors, Curry Still Have Juice | Hawks | Week 4 Takeaways
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 4 of the NBA season.
04:55 - Nikola Jokic is breaking basketball
23:10 - League is in Good Hands
34:35 - The Warriors Remain Dangerous
48:35 - Who are the Real Contenders
1:11:45 - Do the Hawks Need Trae Young?
1:24:15 - What are the Toronto Raptors?
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1 hr 44 min
November 14, 2025 Nico Harrison Fired | Mavericks Rebuild? | Kings Vets | Reed Sheppard Good? Clippers Bad? | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap the last several days of NBA news, storylines & standout performances.
04:00 - Nico Harrison Fired
18:00 - Do Mavericks Rebuild?
45:00 - Sacramento Kings Vets Available?
1:20:00 - Why are the Clippers a mess?
1:30:00 - Reed Sheppard: Good?
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1 hr 41 min
November 11, 2025 Caleb Wilson BREAKOUT | Dybantsa, Peterson Impress | Boozer Flaws? | 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.
02:08 - Caleb Wilson: Week One’s Stock Riser
13:20 - Darryn Peterson vs UNC
15:53 - Henri Veesaar Impresses
22:40 - AJ Dybantsa Gets Better Late vs Nova
28:35 - Did Texas expose Boozer flaws?
37:45 - Koa Peat Destroys Florida
44:08 - Avdalas and Arkansas Notes
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54 min
November 10, 2025 Sengun vs. Wemby Rivalry , Hot Pistons, Alex Sarr Breakout, Bucks High Ceiling | Week 3 NBA Takeaways | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 3 of the NBA season.
03:43 - Sengun vs. Wemby: Next Great Big Rivalry
25:00 - Pistons have set floor. Can they increase ceiling?
42:33 - Sam is a big dumb idiot (Alex Sarr breakout)
56:44 - Several Role Players Are Starring in their roles
1:08:10 - The Bucks have the highest ceiling in the east (?)
1:20:10 - What are the Phoenix Suns?
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1 hr 37 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.