Game Theory

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Game Theory episodes

August 04, 2025 Luka EXTENDS w/ Lakers, Bridges EXTENDS w/ Knicks, Kuminga REJECTS Warriors & more Offseason News! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to catchup on several offseason news topics, like Luka Doncic extending with the Lakers, Mikal Bridges extending with the Knicks, Jonathan Kuminga & the Warriors negotiations and much more!
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03:55 - Luka Doncic extends w/ Lakers
34:31 - Mikal Bridges extends w/ Knicks
55:12 - Jonathan Kuminga/Warriors negotiations
1 hr 36 min
August 01, 2025 2026 NBA Draft & U19 World Cup Analysis w/ Adam Finkelstein | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Adam Finkelstein - Director of Scouting at 24/7 Sports - for a discussion of the U19 World Cup and an early look ahead to the 2026 NBA Draft Class!
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1 hr 44 min
July 28, 2025 Top 10 Moves of the NBA Offseason w/ Es Baraheni! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by special guest Es Baraheni of The Athletic NBA Daily to recap the NBA offseason to this point by taking turns draft their 5 favorite moves that were made until they get to a top 10! They also list a few honorable mentions & wrap up by giving their thoughts on the two blockbuster superhero movies released in July: Superman & Fantastic Four.
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04:00 - Drafting the best 10 NBA moves of the offseason (rules)
07:04 - Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets
18:55 - Hawks trade for Hawks 2026 pick
29:10 - Cam Johnson to Denver Nuggets
38:14 - OKC locks in title core, extends JDubb & Chet
51:44 - Norm Powell to the Miami Heat (FOR FREE)
1:05:33 - Clippers Depth Moves
1:18:12 - Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic
1:33:15 - NAW (plus Kennard) to ATL
1:41:37 - Houston depth moves DFS, FVV, Adams
1:55:25 - Denver depth moves: Bruce Brown, THJ, Jonas
2:05:32 - Honorable Mentions
2:08:20 - Superman & Fantastic Four Review
2 hr 7 min
July 25, 2025 NBA Summer League Vets Breakdown! Filipowski, Holland, Dillingham & more! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap NBA Summer League & discuss the performances of several different veterans in Vegas this year.
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2 hr 16 min
July 23, 2025 NBA Summer League Rookies Breakdown! Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, more! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap NBA Summer League & discuss the performances of several different rookies in Vegas this year.
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2 hr 24 min
July 21, 2025 NBA News Catchup! Smart to Lakers, Beal to Clippers & Dame BACK to Blazers! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon after returning from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to discuss all the NBA news they missed over the past week!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
08:55 - Marcus Smart to the Lakers
39:12 - Bradley Beal to the Clippers
57:50 - Dame Lillard BACK to the Blazers
1:22:58 - Jalen Williams signs extension with OKC
1:29:56 - Cam Thomas Speaks Out
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1 hr 59 min
July 11, 2025 Norm Powell TRADED, Booker/Chet/Paolo EXTENDED & Summer League PREVIEW! | Game Theory Podcast (LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS)
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon LIVE (pre-recorded) from NBA Summer League is Las Vegas to go through all the NBA News from the past week, such as the MIA/LAC/UTA trade, Chet/Paolo/Booker extending, Ryan Rollins re-signing w/ MIL & much more before going through few players they're excited to watch when game officially start Thursday night.
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03:40 - TRADE! Norm Powell to MIA, John Collins to LAC, Kevin Love to UTA
28:28 - Kelly Olynyk to SAS
34:55 - - Chet Holmgren Extension
41:52 - Paolo Banchero Extension
52:37 - Devin Booker Extension
1:01:06 - Ryan Rollins Re-Signs w/ MIL
1:04:33 - NCAA News/Summer League Preview
1 hr 18 min
July 07, 2025 Rockets Trade Cam Whitmore to Wizards, Deandre Ayton to Lakers & What's Left in NBA Free Agency | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to discuss Cam Whitmore to Washington, Deandre Ayton to the Lakers, Mike Brown to the Knicks, Jay Huff to the Pacers, and more before breaking down what's left in the NBA Free Agency.
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03:50 - Cam Whitmore traded to thr Wizards
21:53 - DeAndre Ayton signs with Lakers
36:43 - Jay Huff traded to the Pacers
45:20 - Mike Brown hired by Knicks as next HC
55:58 - What's Left of NBA Free Agency: Restricted FA's
1:19:38 - What's Left of NBA Free Agency: Unrestricted FA's
1:23:30 - Bradley Beal Potential Landing Spots Post Buyout
1:33:31 - Remaining FA's
1:39:55 - SUPERCHATS
1 hr 52 min
July 02, 2025 NBA Free Agency Day Two! | Myles Turner to Bucks! (Dame Waived) | SGA Extends | Yabusele to Knicks
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to all the trades, signings, extensions and scattered rumors that happened during the first full day of NBA Free Agency!
01:55 - Bucks Sign Myles Turner, Waive Dame Lillard
35:03 - Pacers Lose Turner... Now What?
53:55 - SGA Extends, JJJ Injured
58:25 - Cavs Sign Larry Nance Jr.
1:06:23 - Knicks Sign Guerschon Yabusele
1:10:17 - Nuggets Trade Saric For Valančiūnas, Sign Hardaway Jr.
1:21:38 - Kings Sign Dennis Schroeder
1:27:53 - Pistons Sigh Duncan Robinson
1:37:10 - Raptors Extend Jacob Poetl, Sign Sandro Mamukelashvili
1:47:28 - Hornets Sign Tre Mann
1:52:22 - Celtics Sign Josh Minott
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2 hr 13 min
July 01, 2025 NBA Free Agency Night One! | Nets-Nuggets Trade! | NAW to ATL! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (GMAC) to react to all the trades, signings, extensions and scattered rumors that happened during the first night of NBA Free Agency!
04:00 - Knicks intend to sign Jordan Clarkson
06:40 - Michael Porter Jr traded for Cam Johnson
31:08 - Atlanta Hawks sign Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luke Kennard
48:52 - Rockets sign Clint Capella, Dorian Finney-Smith
1:04:25 - Grizzlies extend JJJ, sign Ty Jerome (what's up with Cole Anthony?)
1:19:25 - Lakers sign Jake LaRavia
1:28:56 - Clippers sign Book Lopez
1:35:10 - Spurs sign Luke Kornet
1:44:00 - Pelicans sign Kevon Looney (lol)
1:45:10 - Mavericks sign D'Angelo Russell
1:46:40 - Tre & Tyus Jones sign new deals
1:48:16 - Bucks sign Trent Jr, Porter Jr. & Prince
1:54:00 - Pistons Moves
2:07:11 - Western Conference Power Rankings
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2 hr 30 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.