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February 07, 2025 NBA TRADE DEADLINE RECAP - Winners & Losers; Mark Williams to Lakers?! | GAME THEORY PODCAST
In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through all the winner & losers at this year's NBA Trade Deadline!
3:35 Mark Williams traded to Lakers for Knecht and a first. What now?
32:52 Brandon Ingram to Raptors for Bruce Brown, Olynyk and a 1st
49:05 Cavaliers get De'Andre Hunter! Cleveland going for it!
1:01:15 Atlanta trades Hunter and Bogdanovic, what happened here?
1:14:45 WTF Phoenix Suns?
1:24:20 Memphis Grizzlies and Marcus Smart deal
1:30:35 Winners and Losers of the Deadline
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1 hr 46 min
February 06, 2025 Jimmy Butler TRADED TO WARRIORS; Kyle Kuzma to Bucks for Khris Middleton | GAME THEORY PODCAST
In yet another EMERGENCY TRADE REACTION edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to Jimmy Butler being traded to the Golden State Warriors in a trade package for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson and a first round pick. They also discuss Kyle Kuzma for Khris Middleton and AJ Johnson, Jonas Valanciunas to Sacramento deal & Caleb Martin to Dallas for Quentin Grimes & several others deals that have happened, as well as what could still happen before Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline.
2:40 Jimmy Butler to Golden State Warriors
37:30 Lonzo Ball extension!
40:55 Milwaukee Bucks trade Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson and a pick swap for Kyle Kuzma
59:30 Quentin Grimes to Philadelphia for Caleb Martin
1:08:00 Jonas Valanciunas to Sacramento from Wizards
1:15:15 Grab bag of deals and players available
1:24:55 Grades for Jimmy Butler Trade
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1 hr 25 min
February 03, 2025 PART 2 - De'Aaron Fox TRADED TO SAN ANTONIO SPURS; Zach LaVine traded to Sacramento Kings by Chicago Bulls | GAME THEORY PODCAST
In another EMERGENCY TRADE REACTION edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to the 3-team deal involving the Kings, Spurs & Bulls that sent De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio & Zach Lavine to Sacramento.
02:55 - TRADE DETAILS: Fox to SAS, Lavine/picks to SAC, Huerter/pick to CHI
04:09 - Sam & Bryce full trade reaction
12:10 - How well does De'Aaron Fox fit with Victor Wembanyama?
21:49 - Did the Kings get better/enough back in this deal?
40:46 - Where does this leave the Bulls after FINALLY trading Zach Lavine?
57:16 - Grades for all 3 teams involved in this trade
59:28 - NEWS: Jimmy Butler unwilling to sign extension with Warriors
1:14:43 - SUPERCHATS!
1:24:57 - Bulls long history of incompetence
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1 hr 23 min
February 03, 2025 PART 1 - Luka/AD Trade Cont'd! Nico Speaks & Luka's Farewell Letter; PLUS: NBA Allstar Reserves & Snubs! | GAME THEORY PODCAST
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for continued reaction to the stunning Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. They also break down All-Star selections from this past week, highlighting who they believe were the correct picks as well as which players were potentially snubbed.
(NOTE: Recorded before the Kings/Spurs/Bulls trade that sent De'Aaron Fox to SA & Zach Lavine to SAC. Part 2 with full reaction to that deal dropping on the Game Theory Podcast feed later!)'
02:15 - Bryce reacts to the stunning Luka/AD trade
11:22 - Was Nico Harrison afraid of Luka's contract situation that didn't exist?!
37:39 - How good are the Mavericks now w/ Anthony Davis?
43:39 - Luka bids farewell to Dallas
50:02 - Bryce makes THREE statements in reaction to this trade
58:16 - What do the Lakers still need to do ahead of Thursday's deadline?
1:11:55 - SUPERCHATS
1:26:30 - 2025 NBA Allstar Picks & Snubs!
1:42:30 - THE REC CENTER
1:46:26 - Upcoming Programming Schedule/Outro
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1 hr 47 min
February 02, 2025 LUKA DONCIC TRADED TO LAKERS! ANTHONY DAVIS TRADED TO MAVERICKS! EMERGENCY TRADE PODCAST!
In this EMERGENCY EDITION of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (GMAC) to react to the STUNNING news that Luka Doncic has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks. What in the world just happened? Oh yeah, Anthony Davis just got traded, too. Huh?
1:20 - BREAKING NEWS (Full Trade Details)
3:27 - Why would the Mavericks trade Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis????
38:15 - What do the Lakers do next after trading Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic????
54:13 - What does trading Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic mean for Lebron James & his future in Los Angeles?
1:01:20 - What backup center options are there for the Lakers now that they traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic?
1:19:09 - SUPERCHATS!
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1 hr 44 min
January 29, 2025 The De'Aaron Fox Trade Sweepstakes Have Begun! w/ Jason Timpf
In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Jason Timpf to discuss De'Aaron Fox trade rumors & potential landing spots!
01:21 - REPORT: The Sacramento Kings are ready to "gage the market" for a De'Aaron Fox trade (REACTION)
11:05 - An evaluation of De'Aaron Fox & what makes him good/worth trading for.
20:42 - Why SHOULD the San Antonio Spurs trade for De'Aaron Fox?
29:54 - Why SHOULDN'T the San Antonio Spurs trade for De'Aaron Fox?
39:55 - TRADE PROPOSAL: Fox to the Kings
45:20 - TRADE PROPOSAL: Fox to the Rockets
48:24 - Would the Kings trade Fox to the Lakers?
50:39 - Why SHOULD or SHOULDN'T the Rockets trade for De'Aaron Fox?
1:02:19 - Quick break to sing the praises of Amen Thompson
1:09:20 - What other NBA teams should or shouldn't be interested?
1:17:30 - Should the Kings wait until the summer to get a deal done?
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1 hr 37 min
January 27, 2025 NBA Rookies at Midseason | Game Theory Podcast
In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through 10 different NBA rookies & giving their midseason evaluations, before being joined by GMAC for another edition of Trivia & "The Rec Center!"
01:57 - Rookie Class as a Whole
07:39 - Kel’el Ware
18:29 - Alex Sarr
29:38 - Bub Carrington
39:04 - Yves Missi
48:23 - Donovan Clingan
57:25 - Ryan Dunn
1:01:45 - Jaylen Wells
1:09:23 - Ron Holland
1:18:37 - Zaccarie Risacher
1:24:16 - Jamal Shead
1:29:07 - Stephon Castle (Honorable Mentions)
1:37:46 - Trivia
1:57:03 - The Rec Center
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2 hr 30 min
January 25, 2025 2025 NBA Draft w/ Kyle Mann! PLUS: Can Suns get Jimmy Butler trade done?! | Game Theory Podcast
In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Kyle Mann to discuss the 2025 NBA Draft before being joined by Bryce Simon to discuss the latest developments in the potential Jimmy Butler trade out of Miami to the Phoenix Suns.
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2 hr 14 min
January 20, 2025 10 Most Interesting Teams Heading Into The NBA Trade Deadline | Game Theory Podcast
In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through several different teams, players & trade scenarios that intrigue them the most ahead of the February 6th NBA trade deadline!
03:49 - Cooper Flagg check-in after Duke vs Boston College
15:36 - 10 Most Interesting Teams Heading Into The NBA Trade Deadline (PREVIEW)
16:30 - HONORABLE MENTION: Atlanta Hawks
18:28 - HONORABLE MENTION: Indiana Pacers
21:30 - Chicago Bulls
34:40 - Phoenix Suns/Miami Heat
54:46 - Memphis Grizzlies
1:07:33 - Los Angeles Lakers
1:16:55 - Golden State Warriors
1:26:17 - Cleveland Cavaliers
1:38:47 - Detroit Pistons
1:46:31 - Sacramento Kings
1:58:02 - Philadelphia 76ers
2:09:40 - Minnesota Timberwolves
2:37:35 - TRIVIA w/ GMAC!
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2 hr 51 min
January 17, 2025 Midseason NBA Awards! MVP, DPOY, All-NBA & more! | Game Theory Podcast
In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through all the major NBA awards & make their selections through exactly 1/2 of the season!
02:11 - Midseason Awards! (Why Bryce hates this excercise)
05:07 - Suns acquire Nick Richards from Hornets for Josh Okogie
15:24 - Ineligible players
17:55 - Top 5 MVP/1st Team All-NBA
48:17 - 2nd Team All-NBA
1:03:15 - 3rd Team All-NBA
1:26:45 - Defensive Player of the Year
1:33:24 - All Defensive Teams
2:01:21 - Sixth Man of the Year
2:09:21 - All Rookie Teams
2:14:23 - Coach of the Year
2:18:54 - Most Improved Player
2:26:11 - Recommendation Corner
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2 hr 25 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.