Game Theory

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Game Theory episodes

August 24 TOP 25 DEFENDERS IN THE NBA! | Part Two: 12 to 1 | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to continue their annual countdown of the best defenders in the NBA today! Here in part 2, they go from #12 to #1 (if you missed part 1 counting down #25 to #13, check out the previous episode that aired last Sunday).
1 hr 32 min
August 17 TOP 25 DEFENDERS IN THE NBA! | Part One: 25 to 13 | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for their annual countdown of the best defenders in the NBA today! Here in part 1, they cover #25 to #13 (the rest of the list can be heard in part 2 next Sunday).
1 hr 21 min
August 14 Lakers Sale, Russell Westbrook Retires, Remaining NBA Free Agents, Vet Extension Predictions
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon begin with their reactions to the stunning Lakers sale before going through a few NBA news topics & taking a looking a potential FA destinations & contract extensions.
(0:00) INTRO
(3:11) Lakers Sale (REACTION)
(33:05) Russell Westbrook Retires
(49:30) Bradley Beal re-signs w/ Clippers
(57:39) Remaing Free Agents
(1:10:43) Vet Extension Predictions
(1:37:27) OUTRO
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1 hr 39 min
August 10 NBA Offseason Grades, Part 3! Bucks, Heat, Hornets, Bulls, Pistons, more | Game Theory Podcast
Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show.
(0:00) INTRO
(4:00 )Miami Heat Offseason Grade
(19:08) Charlotte Hornets Offseason Grade
(35:36) Atlanta Hawks Offseason Grade
(43:54) Utah Jazz Offseason Grade
(51:34) Portland Trail Blazers Offseason Grade
(1:06:05) Oklahoma City Thunder Offseason Grade
(1:16:42) Denver Nuggets Offseason Grade
(1:18:52) Minnesota Timberwolves Offseason Grade
(1:30:55) Milwaukee Bucks Offseason Grade
(1:42:38) Chicago Bulls Offseason Grade
(1:51:43) Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason Grade
(1:56:44) Indiana Pacers Offseason Grade
(2:01:11) Detroit Pistons Offseason Grade
(2:21:35 OUTRO)
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2 hr 28 min
August 07 NBA Offseason Grades Part 2! Lakers, Spurs, Mavs, more | Plus Watson Fake Trades, Brooks Extension
Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show.
(0:00) INTRO
(1:27) Dillon Brooks extends with Suns
(10:31) Peyton Watson sign & trade scenarios
(35:45) Los Angeles Lakers Offseason Grade
(46:45) Los Angeles Clippers Offseason Grade
(56:46) San Antonio Spurs Offseason Grade
(1:04:28) Dallas Mavericks Offseason Grade
(1:11:01) New Orleans Pelicans Offseason Grade
(1:17:45) Houston Rockets Offseason Grade
(1:24:13) Memphis Grizzlies Offseason Grade
(1:32:18) Orlando Magic Offseason Grade
(1:36:28) Washington Wizards Offseason Grade
(1:49:02) OUTRO
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1 hr 51 min
August 03 NBA Offseason Grades, Part 1! | PHI, NYK, TOR, BOS, BKN, PHI, PHX, GSW, SAC | Game Theory Podcast
Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show.
(0:00) Intro
(1:55) Naji Marshall Extension with Dallas
(19:55) Offseason Grades!
(22:05) Philadelphia 76ers
(31:30) Toronto Raptors
(40:05) New York Knicks
(47:55) Boston Celtics
(58:28) Brooklyn Nets
(1:10:55) Phoenix Suns
(1:18:00) Sacramento Kings
(1:21:58) Golden State Warriors
(1:29:00) Quick College Basketball Mess Thoughts
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1 hr 35 min
July 31 Warriors Lose LeBron Chase, Re-Sign Draymond Green, What Now? | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to have a lengthy discussion about the Golden State Warriors and what's next for the premier franchise of the last 10 years after losing out on LeBron James.
(0:00) INTRO
(0:30) Is the Golden State Warriors window officially closed? What's next after losing out on Lebron?
(1:12:14) Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signs with 76ers
(1:20:00) The Clippers offseason is on hold until Kawhi's fate is decided
(1:33:32) OUTRO
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1 hr 36 min
July 27 What do Nuggets do with Peyton Watson, Spencer Jones? Plus, Jalen Duren and other free agents
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to discuss several NBA restricted free agents, like Peyton Watson, Jalen Duren, Ben Mathurin & more.
(0:00) INTRO
(4:20) Will the Nuggets match the Spencer Jones offer sheet from OKC?
(22:14) Will they re-sign Peyton Watson?
(47:37) Jordan Walsh extends with Celtics
(51:20) Jalen Duran
(1:14:49) Ben Mathurin
(1:28:51 ) Mario Hezonja signs with Cavaliers
(1:33:23) OUTRO
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1 hr 36 min
July 25 LeBron James Chooses Philly! What this means for 76ers, Warriors, Cavs, Heat? | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to the long awaited decision finally made by Lebron James, who has agreed to sign a 2-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
(0:00) INTRO
(1:13) Lebron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers
(46:10) Biggest loser team as a result of Lebron not signing
(1:11:32) OUTRO
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1 hr 14 min
July 24 LeBron Watch, Day 24 | What else have we learned about NBA Free Agency? | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon begin by discussing "Lebron Watch" & where things stand 24 days into the waiting game several NBA teams & the league office are stuck playing, before discussing several other NBA news items.
(0:00) INTRO
(1:30) The Latest On Lebron James
(24:38) Mario Hezonja returning to the NBA?
(29:52) Victor Wembanyama signs 25% max extension
(49:25) Gary Trent Jr re-signs with Bucks; investigation opened by NBA
(59:57) Quinten Post signs with Grizzlies
(1:13:50) Lakers sign Ziaire Williams & Matisse Thybulle
(1:24:07) Additional NBA News
(1:31:35) WNBA Recommendation!
(1:34:30) OUTRO
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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.