Game Theory Podcast

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the top 10 contracts in the NBA heading into the 2024-25 season. Shout out to the Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks for being featured prominently.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @gametheorysamvecenieTIKTOK - @gametheorysamvecenie- 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.CHAPTERS: 2:45 Quick thoughts on 2024 NBL Blitz; Zikarsky, Henshall, Almansa, Toohey, Lewis, Olbrich 12:10 Jamal Murray signs four-year max extension with Denver Nuggets; right move? 21:20 Top-10 Contracts; what is our criteria? 28:30 Honorable mentions 40:35 No. 10 Kyle Kuzma 46:06 No. 9 Vince Williams Jr. 52:33 No. 8 Coby White 1:00:07 No. 7 Donte DiVincenzo 1:07:19 No. 6 Austin Reaves 1:12:43 No. 5 Mikal Bridges 1:19:57 No. 4 Herb Jones 1:25:07 No. 3 Deni Avdija 1:29:56 No. 2 Jaren Jackson Jr. 1:38:00 No. 1 Jalen Brunson 1:45:55 TRIVIA TIME! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon now transition to talk about expectations for teams in the Western Conference this season, and break down how each team can potentially exceed those expectations this year.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @gametheorysamvecenieTIKTOK - @gametheorysamvecenie- 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.CHAPTERS: 6:36 Dallas Mavericks 12:48 Denver Nuggets 19:47 Golden State Warriors 25:31 Houston Rockets 32:48 Los Angeles Clippers 37:15 Los Angeles Lakers 44:02 Memphis Grizzlies 48:38 Minnesota Timberwolves 54:16 New Orleans Pelicans 59:12 Oklahoma City Thunder 1:05:22 Phoenix Suns 1:10:39 Portland Trail Blazers 1:15:51 Sacramento Kings 1:21:16 San Antonio Spurs 1:25:44 Utah Jazz 1:31:05 TRIVIA TIME! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon talk about expectations for teams in the Eastern Conference this season, and break down how each team can potentially exceed those expectations this year. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com #mandopodCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @gametheorysamvecenieTIKTOK - @gametheorysamvecenie- 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.CHAPTERS: 8:35 Stephen Curry One-year Extension with Warriors 12:35 TJ McConnell 4/45M extension with Pacers 26:00 Ivica Zubac 3/58M Extension with Clippers 34:00 GG Jackson out with broken foot 42:50 Atlanta Hawks 47:38 Brooklyn Nets 53:15 Boston Celtics 57:35 Charlotte Hornets 1:02:44 Chicago Bulls 1:08:00 Cleveland Cavaliers 1:13:30 Detroit Pistons 1:19:57 Indiana Pacers 1:24:22 Miami Heat 1:29:51 Milwaukee Bucks 1:35:44 New York Knicks 1:41:56 Orlando Magic 1:46:56 Philadelphia 76ers 1:52:35 Toronto Raptors 1:58:04 Washington Wizards 2:01:18 TRIVIA TIME! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are joined by Andrew Schlecht of the Athletic NBA Show & the Down To Dunk podcast to wrap up their 2-week coverage of the best players 24 & Under in the NBA by drafting three 10-man teams consisting solely of these players with the goal of winning as many games as possible this upcoming season.Help Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @gametheorysamvecenieTIKTOK - @gametheorysamvecenieSam 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.CHAPTERS: 5:00 Laying out the criteria for the draft 9:30 Picks 1-5 22:15 Picks 6-10 33:17 Picks 11-15 42:30 Picks 16-20 51:15 Picks 21-25 59:15 Picks 26-30 1:08:10 Recapping and Analyzing the Draft 1:12:20 Making the case for each team to win 1:22:59 Trivia Time! Best Isolation Players in the Game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon continue their break down the top 24 players in the NBA that are 24 years old or younger. The rules: You have to be 24 years old as of December 31, 2024 to be eligible. The criteria: What player would you bet on long-term to have the best overall career? That means current career to this point counts, but we're also projecting out into the future, too. And given that these players are all still quite young, the future matters more.Hungryroot is offering Game Theory listeners 40% OFF your first delivery and FREE veggies for life when you go to https://Hungryroot.com/GAMETHEORYControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.comHelp Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @gametheorysamvecenieTIKTOK - @gametheorysamvecenieSam 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.CHAPTERS: 6:05 No. 9 Jalen Williams 22:10 No. 8 Tyrese Maxey 30:26 No. 7 Tyrese Haliburton 44:52 No. 6 Brandon Miller 1:00:13 No. 5 Paolo Banchero 1:12:46 No. 4 Chet Holmgren 1:21:35 No. 3 Zion Williamson 1:31:00 No. 2 Anthony Edwards 1:45:00 No. 1 Victor Wembanyama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon continue their break down the top 24 players in the NBA that are 24 years old or younger. The rules: You have to be 24 years old as of December 31, 2024 to be eligible. The criteria: What player would you bet on long-term to have the best overall career? That means current career to this point counts, but we're also projecting out into the future, too. And given that these players are all still quite young, the future matters more.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.comHelp Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @gametheorysamvecenieTIKTOK - @gametheorysamvecenieSam 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.CHAPTERS: 3:30 Nassir Little Waive/Stretch and why it makes sense for Phoenix 11:50 Guerschon Yabusele to 76ers 18:30 Brief Criteria recap for 24 under 24 in '24 List 22:15 No. 18 Darius Garland 32:30 No. 17 Scoot Henderson 48:22 No. 16 Amen Thompson 1:01:00 No. 15 Evan Mobley 1:11:59 No. 14 Alperen Sengun 1:27:15 No. 13 LaMelo Ball 1:37:15 No. 12 Franz Wagner 1:44:04 No. 11 Cade Cunningham 1:54:37 No. 10 Scottie Barnes 2:07:40 Trivia Time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are here to break down the top 24 players in the NBA that are 24 years old or younger. The rules: You have to be 24 years old as of December 31, 2024 to be eligible. The criteria: What player would you bet on long-term to have the best overall career? That means current career to this point counts, but we're also projecting out into the future, too. And given that these players are all still quite young, the future matters more.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.comHelp Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:TWITTER - @GameTheorySamVINSTAGRAM - @gametheorysamvecenieTIKTOK - @gametheorysamvecenieSam 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.CHAPTERS: 3:05 Our criteria (age, overall rules and sentiments) for ranking the Top 24 players 24 and under 15:00 Honorable Mentions List 54:33 No. 24 Reed Sheppard 1:03:19 No. 23 Jonathan Kuminga 1:12:55 No. 22 Dereck Lively II 1:20:43 No. 21 Jalen Johnson 1:28:27 No. 20 Keegan Murray 1:36:35 No. 19 Jalen Suggs 1:43:10 Trivia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon open with their collective thoughts on the blockbuster movie "Twisters" (2:04) before jumping into the different NBA teams that clearly still have roster moves to be made this offseason. Specifically: the Pelicans (16:38), the Warriors (34:04), the Trail Blazers (59:37), the Bulls (1:16:25), the Lakers (1:31:25) and many more!Help Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals.Not an energy drink person? TOAK (Tea Of A Kind) has a variety of other offerings, including tea, yerba mate, and more flavors launching soon! Check out all TOAK products at https://drinkteaofakind.com and use code GAMETHEORY for 30% off your first order.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW SAM ON X - @Sam_VecenieFOLLOW BRYCE ON X - @MotorCityHoopsSam 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon open with their reactions to the USA Men's Basketball Semifinal & Final games in the Paris Olympics, which featured an unforgettable moment from Steph Curry in the final moments to clinch the gold medal (2:11). They also discuss Kevin Durant's Olympic legacy (22:04), Jrue Holiday's case for the Hall of Fame (38:35), the Jayson Tatum "controversy" (52:41), the potential roster candidates for 2028 in LA (1:10:05), what's next for team France (1:43:38) and much more!Help Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals.Not an energy drink person? TOAK (Tea Of A Kind) has a variety of other offerings, including tea, yerba mate, and more flavors launching soon! Check out all TOAK products at https://drinkteaofakind.com and use code GAMETHEORY for 30% off your first order.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW SAM ON X - @Sam_VecenieFOLLOW BRYCE ON X - @MotorCityHoopsSam 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam V & Bryce open with the news that Lauri Markkanen has signed an extension for the next five years in Utah (3:30). Where do the Jazz go from here? Is this a good deal? What does this mean for the rest of the league? (59:00) Then, they talk a bit about the Olympics' quarterfinal action (1:20:00) & much more!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com #mandopod Hungryroot is offering Game Theory listeners 40% OFF your first delivery and FREE veggies for life when you go to https://Hungryroot.com/GAMETHEORYFOLLOW SAM ON X - @Sam_VecenieFOLLOW BRYCE ON X - @MotorCityHoopsSam 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices