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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to first react to the latest headlines from the weekend, which included the Nuggets losing to the Wizards (snapping their 16-game losing streak) & the brutal injuries to Franz Wagner & Brandon Ingram. They also go through 5 different NBA players that they enjoy watching the most before being joined by GMAC for an intense round of Game Theory Trivia!

04:55 - Denver Nuggets LOSE to the Washington Wizardes, depite 56 points from Nikola Jokic

28:52 - Franz Wagner suffered a torn right oblique and is out indefinitely (Shams)

43:48 - Brandon Ingram has suffered a significant low left ankle sprain and is sidelined indefinitely (Shams)

59:13 - Our Favorite NBA Players To Watch!

1:43:48 - TRIVIA TIME! Sam vs GMAC!

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In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for an early look at 2025 NBA offseason & how all potential free agents are currently playing. They also look ahead to the NBA Cup & answer questions submitted about the 2025 NBA Draft!

9:45 What does the 2025 NBA Free agency class look like?

12:30 LeBron and what's going on with the Lakers right now?

26:20 Jimmy Butler and what are the Heat's plans?

42:00 Kyrie, Harden, and if guard scorers will become more valuable if the league expands?

50:50 Brandon Ingram and what should the Pelicans do?

1:00:23 Myles Turner and Brook Lopez (and a few others)

1:15:30 Ja Morant going to stop dunking as much? presented by Robinhood!

1:22:00 NBA Cup quarters and what we're most looking forward to

1:33:00 NBA Draft Q and A

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