In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss their most interesting NBA rookies to watch through March! They also answer the question: who would each lottery team select if they landed the #3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft? 

8:00 Stephon Castle

18:03 Zaccharie Risacher

38:55 Matas Buzelis

53:20 Ron Holland

1:01:20 Alex Sarr (and the other Wizards rookies)

1:11:00 Justin Edwards

1:22:28 What would each lottery team do if they got the No. 3 overall pick?

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In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the opening weekend of the Men's NCAA Tournament from an NBA Draft perspective before going through go through each NBA contender's biggest X-factor heading into the playoffs next month.

02:49 - Men's NCAA Tourney (NBA Draft Impact)

43:39 - NBA Contender X-Factors! (Set Up - NBA Standings)

52:47 - Oklahoma City Thunder

1:00:54 - Cleveland Cavaliers

1:08:52 - Boston Celtics

1:18:03 - New York Knicks

1:25:31 - Milwaukee Bucks

1:28:43 - Houston Rockets

1:37:09 - Denver Nuggets

1:43:45 - Los Angeles Lakers

1:49:26 - Golden State Warriors

1:54:11 - Draymond vs JJJ for DPOY

1:59:14 - Grizzlies, Timberwolves & Clippers

2:01:55 - Derik Queen buzzer-beater reaction

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In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through another NBA Mock Draft ahead of the 2025 Men's NCAA Tournament.

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In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon will go LIVE after the 2025 Men's NCAA Bracket is announced & discuss the results of selection Sunday from an NBA perspective! 

05:32 - NCAA Conderence Tournament Recap

26:04 - SOUTH BRACKET

59:56 - WEST BRACKET

1:28:54 - EAST BRACKET

1:56:42 - MIDWEST BRACKET

2:25:42 - Final thoughts & questions

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In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Lakers senior reporter Jordan Buha of The Athletic for a wide-ranging discussion about the already unforgettable season in Los Angeles & whether Luka Doncic, Lebron James & JJ Redick can officially declare themselves contenders for an NBA championship.

03:30 - Luka Doncic's first month with the Lakers

09:07 - Lebron's fit next to Luka

18:22 - Austin Reaves thriving as a 3rd option

25:25 - Lakers top 10 (and improving) defense

33:23 - Can the Lakers contend for a title if they enter the West playoffs healthy?

42:22 - Lakers vs Warriors

48:16 - Lakers vs Nuggets

56:00 - Lakers vs Rockets

58:05 - Lakers vs Grizzlies

1:01:40 - Lakers vs Thunder

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In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the six biggest, most fun surprises in the NBA this season, from the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets to the dominance of the Cavaliers and surge of the Trail Blazers.

05:40 - Detroit Pistons

21:34 - Houston Rockets

34:55 - Cleveland Cavaliers

54:32 - Portland Trail Blazers

1:06:44 - Dyson Daniels

1:16:45 - Trey Murphy III

1:21:29 - Honorable mentions

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In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through the different teams in the "Capture The Flagg" Power Tankings & list who needs the #1 pick the most based on the current state of the franchises. 

05:55 - POWER TANKINGS! What NBA team NEEDS Cooper Flagg the MOST?! (Set Up)

18:33 - San Antonio Spurs

22:27 - Houston Rockets

25:16 - Portland Trail Blazers

34:14 - Philadelphia 76ers

41:29 - Miami Heat

45:57 - New Orleans Pelicans

49:12 - Atlanta Hawks

1:01:27 - Toronto Raptors

1:15:46 - Dallas Mavericks

1:31:33 - Brooklyn Nets

1:37:19 - Utah Jazz

1:49:33 - Charlotte Hornets

2:02:17 - Chicago Bulls

2:14:38 - Washington Wizards

2:27:48 - TRIVIA!

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In part 2 of this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to answer several submitted mailbag questions, covering a wide range of topics from revenue sharing to college hoops to the potential top 5 in the NBA Draft to much more!

3:05 - Top 5 Draft prospects AFTER the consensus top 5?

15:48 - Does CHA trade their pick if it's #2 overall?  

29:22 - What NBA team would you want to/not want to work for?

36:27 - Asa Newell NBA projections

39:05 - 2025 Draft Prospect who will go from bad to good shooter in the NBA

42:20 - Underrated older prospect w/ a Toumani Camara/Herb Jones ceiling

48:58 - Best 3pt or off ball shooters in this draft?

52:50 - Best NBL prospects?

58:24- Ryan Kalkbrenner's project pick range?

1:02:39 - Most likely late draft riser?

1:07:57 - What are the Raptors doing?

1:09:43 - Jared McCain's ceiling/Philly frustrations

1:12:05 - Favorite fits for Portland?

1:15:38 - Thoughts on Alex Condon?

1:22:22 - If the Spurs add Naz Reid + top 4 pick, are they a top 3 seed in the West?

1:26:37 - How revenue sharing will affect college basketball

1:35:55 - Tips for getting started as a scout?

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In part 1 of this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon answer several submitted mailbag questions, featuring several NBA topics like the Trail Blazers hot stretch, the Nets cap space plan & much more!

08:45 - Blazers 2nd half surge

21:09 - Jalen Duren growth

33:24 - Nets cap space plans

46:44 - What will Philly do if they keep their top-6 pick?

52:33 - Does NOLA keep their pick w/ Zion balling out?

1:01:37 - Who goes #1 in a 2019 redraft?

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In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Tim Cato of DLLS Sports to discuss the Kyrie Irving injury & why this latest chapter in the season from hell happening to the Dallas Mavericks might be rock bottom.  

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