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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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