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January 13, 2025 NBA Power Rankings! Cavs, Thunder or Celtics at top? Also, Zion Williamson | Game Theory Podcast
In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down the top 10 teams in the NBA, including the Cavaliers, Celtics, Thunder and Knicks. But first, they talk about Zion Williamson.
04:18 - Zion Williamson SUSPENDED for missing team flight; season from hell for NOLA continues
30:24 - GAME THEORY POWER RANKINGS (Intro)
31:44 - #10, Orlando Magic
39:25 - #9, Dallas Mavericks
47:28 - #8, Milwaukee Bucks
55:13 - #7, Denver Nuggets
1:04:26 - #6, Memphis Grizzlies
1:14:18 - #5, Houston Rockets
1:22:41 - #4, New York Knicks (w/ GMAC!)
1:40:05 - #3, Boston Celtics
1:49:46 - #2, Oklahoma City Thunder
1:58:49 - #1, Cleveland Cavaliers
2:13:52 - TRIVIA TIME!
2:33:01 - Recommendation Corner
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2 hr 34 min
January 10, 2025 2025 NBA MOCK DRAFT! (January Edition, feat. Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, more) | Game Theory Podcast
In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for a 2025 NBA MOCK DRAFT! (January Edition). Where do Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, Cooper Flagg, Egor Demin, and others get picked? Tune in to find out!
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2 hr 31 min
January 06, 2025 Jokic-Wemby Bowl | Pistons Good?! | WTF is going on w/ Phoenix? NBA Draft Q&A | Game Theory Podcast
In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to talk about the fun weekend of basketball that included the Nikola Jokic playing Victor Wembanyama twice, the Pistons maybe being good, the Suns maybe being bad, and more.
CHAPTERS
6:45 Quick Jimmy Butler takes
14:30 The Jokic-Wemby Bowls were GREAT this weekend!
40:10 Phoenix Suns might be a total mess?
1:11:30 The Detroit Pistons...might be good?!?!
1:39:15 Egor Demin thoughts
1:43:20 Will Riley, W, Illinois
1:45:50 Ian Jackson, G, North Carolina
1:48:30 Thomas Sorber, C, Georgetown
1:54:05 JoJo Tugler, F, Houston
1:55:20 Johni Broome and Bigs in the back half of the first round and why it's good now
1:58:00 Noah Penda, F, Le Mans
2:00:15 Jeremiah Fears, G, Oklahoma
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2 hr 3 min
January 05, 2025 Jimmy Butler SUSPENDED, ASKS FOR TRADE with Nekias Duncan of The Dunker Spot | Game Theory Podcast
For a quick special edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Nekias Duncan of The Dunkers Spot to break down everything Jimmy Butler after Butler has asked for a trade from the Miami Heat and been suspended for conduct detrimental to the team.
3:10 Jimmy Butler suspended, Heat say they will listen to trades
5:00 Can Jimmy Butler still swing a title race in 2025?
7:00 Why Jimmy's contract is a complicating factor
13:15 What do you think Miami is trying to accomplish in a Jimmy Butler trade (with quick Houston Rockets thoughts)
21:00 Has Jimmy Butler overplayed his hand here?
27:30 What teams make the most sense for Jimmy Butler?
31:40 Sacramento Kings?
34:40 Phoenix Suns?
35:30 Denver Nuggets?
37:00 San Antonio Spurs?
37:30 Memphis Grizzlies?
46:35 Oklahoma City Thunder?
47:05 Golden State Warriors?
52:30 Why this stinks that this is how it's ending for Jimmy in Miami?
56:00 Miscellaneous Jimmy Questions
1:01:30 Random NBA musings with Nekias!
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1 hr 8 min
January 03, 2025 Cavaliers: REAL CONTENDERS?! | 2025 NBA All-Star picks (so far) | Game Theory Podcast
Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down the Cleveland Cavaliers blistering start, the Jaden Ivey injury, and All-Stars so far this season.
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2 hr 1 min
December 30, 2024 LAKERS TRADE D'Angelo Russell to Nets; Kings FIRE Mike Brown; Luka OUT | Game Theory Podcast
Sam Vecenie is here with Bryce Simon and we're going to break down the D'Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith the Los Angeles Lakers and Nets swung on Sunday with the Brooklyn Nets. Also, the Kings fired Mike Brown, Luka Doncic got hurt on Christmas, and the Christmas Day games set new narratives across the NBA! All that and more
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2 hr 18 min
December 23, 2024 De’Aaron Fox "DANGER ZONE" for Kings? Has NBA actually changed? Is it worse? | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by his colleague at The Athletic Dave DuFour to dive into the De'Aaron Fox rumors around the league that the Kings are entering the "Danger Zone" with him. Then they talk a bit about the Timberwolves and how they've entered a bit of a danger zone themselves with Mike Conley and Julius Randle not performing. Finally, Sam wants to talk to Dave about the NBA and if it's actually worse now.
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1 hr 51 min
December 19, 2024 NBA Cup, Zach Lavine trade rumors & another 2025 NBA Draft Q & A!
In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to the NBA Cup final between the Bucks & Thunder before discussing Denver's interest in trading for Zach Lavine from Chicago & answering questions about the 2025 NBA Draft!
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1 hr 27 min
December 16, 2024 Schroder to GSW, Sixers Season From Hell & the NBA Cup Finals! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is here with Bryce Simon to break down the Dennis Schroder deal to Golden State, the Paul Reed waiver and what it could mean for Detroit's future, the NBA Cup and the Thunder-Rockets game, along with the 76ers no-good, very bad year of Injuries.
CHAPTERS:
02:13 - December movie recommendations w/ Bryce
06:25 - Bucks vs Hawks Recap
17:30 - Thunder vs Rockets Recap
34:55 - NBA CUP FINAL PREVIEW: Bucks vs Thunder
44:00 - Dennis Schroder traded from Brooklyn to the Golden State Warriors
55:30 - Paul Reed released by the Detroit Pistons
1:05:27 - Philadelphia 76ers lose rookie Jared McCain & Joel Embiid (again); season from hell continues
1:27:40 - A conversation about Ace Bailey; nitpicking or fair evaluation
1:50:56 - TRIVIA TIME w/ GMAC
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2 hr 8 min
December 13, 2024 Jimmy Butler trade speculation, Mikal Bridges trade revisited & the NBA Cup! | Game Theory Podcast
Jimmy Butler has found himself in the middle of trade rumors again! Come join Bryce Simon and Sam Vecenie and they break down the constructions that work or don't work, and whether or not we buy it. Then, we'll revisit the Mikal Bridges trade with help from Andrew Claudio AKA GMAC of this show and Knicks Film School. Then we'll talk a bit about the NBA Cup and what we expect over the weekend!
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2 hr 1 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.