Game Theory Podcast

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for another 2025 NBA MOCK DRAFT! (February Edition). Where do Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, Cooper Flagg, Egor Demin, and others get picked?!?!01:59 - Allstar Weekend... and why we're doing a mock draft instead04:02 - 2025 MOCK DRAFT! (Setup & honorable mentions)14:29 - PICKS 1-551:06 - PICKS 6-101:16:37 - PICKS 11-151:50:03 - PICKS 16-202:09:53 - PICKS 21-252:34:43 - PICKS 26-302:51:33 - MOCK DRAFT RECAPCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to discuss the Brandon Ingram extension & the continued fallout from the Mark Williams trade rescinding before being joined by GMAC to draft 3 different 8-man teams consisting of all 24 NBA allstars!04:22 - Mark Williams trade RESCINDED (Continued fallout in Charlotte)21:30 - Brandon Ingram EXTENDS with Toronto48:00 - 2025 NBA Allstar Draft! w/ GMAC!1:35:07 - The Rec CenterCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to discuss the latest NBA news - like the Lakers trade for Mark Williams being rescinded - before going through their updated rankings of NBA contenders on the other side of the trade deadline.02:40 - Lakers trade for Mark Williams RESCINDED!22:22 - Anthony Davis injured + Mavs governor Patrick Dumont speaks37:41 - SHOUTOUT PRIZPICKS! (Bryce talks about the Chiefs loss to the Eagles)40:12 - Allstar replacements & NBA News43:30 - NBA CONTENDER RANKINGS!44:27 - Oklahoma City Thunder50:40 - Boston Celtics58:23 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:04:48 - Denver Nuggets1:12:18 - New York Knicks1:17:30 - Los Angeles Lakers1:25:11 - Indiana Pacers1:30:55 - Memphis Grizzlies1:36:13 - Rockets, Warriors, Bucks, T-Wolves & other honorable mentions1:48:00 - TRIVIACHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through all the winner & losers at this year's NBA Trade Deadline!3:35 Mark Williams traded to Lakers for Knecht and a first. What now?32:52 Brandon Ingram to Raptors for Bruce Brown, Olynyk and a 1st49:05 Cavaliers get De'Andre Hunter! Cleveland going for it!1:01:15 Atlanta trades Hunter and Bogdanovic, what happened here?1:14:45 WTF Phoenix Suns?1:24:20 Memphis Grizzlies and Marcus Smart deal1:30:35 Winners and Losers of the DeadlineCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In yet another EMERGENCY TRADE REACTION edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to Jimmy Butler being traded to the Golden State Warriors in a trade package for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson and a first round pick. They also discuss Kyle Kuzma for Khris Middleton and AJ Johnson, Jonas Valanciunas to Sacramento deal & Caleb Martin to Dallas for Quentin Grimes & several others deals that have happened, as well as what could still happen before Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline.2:40 Jimmy Butler to Golden State Warriors37:30 Lonzo Ball extension!40:55 Milwaukee Bucks trade Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson and a pick swap for Kyle Kuzma 59:30 Quentin Grimes to Philadelphia for Caleb Martin1:08:00 Jonas Valanciunas to Sacramento from Wizards1:15:15 Grab bag of deals and players available1:24:55 Grades for Jimmy Butler TradeCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In another EMERGENCY TRADE REACTION edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to the 3-team deal involving the Kings, Spurs & Bulls that sent De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio & Zach Lavine to Sacramento.02:55 - TRADE DETAILS: Fox to SAS, Lavine/picks to SAC, Huerter/pick to CHI04:09 - Sam & Bryce full trade reaction12:10 - How well does De'Aaron Fox fit with Victor Wembanyama?21:49 - Did the Kings get better/enough back in this deal?40:46 - Where does this leave the Bulls after FINALLY trading Zach Lavine?57:16 - Grades for all 3 teams involved in this trade59:28 - NEWS: Jimmy Butler unwilling to sign extension with Warriors1:14:43 - SUPERCHATS!1:24:57 - Bulls long history of incompetenceCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for continued reaction to the stunning Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. They also break down All-Star selections from this past week, highlighting who they believe were the correct picks as well as which players were potentially snubbed.(NOTE: Recorded before the Kings/Spurs/Bulls trade that sent De'Aaron Fox to SA & Zach Lavine to SAC. Part 2 with full reaction to that deal dropping on the Game Theory Podcast feed later!)'02:15 - Bryce reacts to the stunning Luka/AD trade11:22 - Was Nico Harrison afraid of Luka's contract situation that didn't exist?!37:39 - How good are the Mavericks now w/ Anthony Davis?43:39 - Luka bids farewell to Dallas50:02 - Bryce makes THREE statements in reaction to this trade58:16 - What do the Lakers still need to do ahead of Thursday's deadline?1:11:55 - SUPERCHATS1:26:30 - 2025 NBA Allstar Picks & Snubs!1:42:30 - THE REC CENTER1:46:26 - Upcoming Programming Schedule/OutroCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this EMERGENCY EDITION of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (GMAC) to react to the STUNNING news that Luka Doncic has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks. What in the world just happened? Oh yeah, Anthony Davis just got traded, too. Huh?1:20 - BREAKING NEWS (Full Trade Details)3:27 - Why would the Mavericks trade Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis????38:15 - What do the Lakers do next after trading Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic????54:13 - What does trading Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic mean for Lebron James & his future in Los Angeles?1:01:20 - What backup center options are there for the Lakers now that they traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic?1:19:09 - SUPERCHATS!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Kings45:20 - TRADE PROPOSAL: Fox to the Rockets48:24 - 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 Thompson1:09:20 - 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?CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Whole07:39 - Kel’el Ware18:29 - Alex Sarr29:38 - Bub Carrington39:04 - Yves Missi48:23 - Donovan Clingan57:25 - Ryan Dunn1:01:45 - Jaylen Wells1:09:23 - Ron Holland1:18:37 - Zaccarie Risacher1:24:16 - Jamal Shead1:29:07 - Stephon Castle (Honorable Mentions)1:37:46 - Trivia1:57:03 - The Rec CenterCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS: VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices