Game Theory Podcast

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by special guest Es Baraheni of The Athletic NBA Daily to recap the NBA offseason to this point by taking turns draft their 5 favorite moves that were made until they get to a top 10! They also list a few honorable mentions & wrap up by giving their thoughts on the two blockbuster superhero movies released in July: Superman & Fantastic Four.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! 04:00 - Drafting the best 10 NBA moves of the offseason (rules)07:04 - Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets18:55 - Hawks trade for Hawks 2026 pick  29:10 - Cam Johnson to Denver Nuggets38:14 - OKC locks in title core, extends JDubb & Chet51:44 - Norm Powell  to the Miami Heat (FOR FREE)1:05:33 - Clippers Depth Moves1:18:12 - Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic1:33:15 - NAW (plus Kennard) to ATL1:41:37 - Houston depth moves DFS, FVV, Adams1:55:25 - Denver depth moves: Bruce Brown, THJ, Jonas2:05:32 - Honorable Menti

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap NBA Summer League & discuss the performances of several different veterans in Vegas this year.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:DRINK TRADE COFFEE! RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 50% OFF YOUR ONE MONTH TRIAL AT DRINKTRADE.COM/GAME.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap NBA Summer League & discuss the performances of several different rookies in Vegas this year. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:DRINK TRADE COFFEE! RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 50% OFF YOUR ONE MONTH TRIAL AT DRINKTRADE.COM/GAME.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon after returning from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to discuss all the NBA news they missed over the past week! TOPICS INCLUDE:08:55 - Marcus Smart to the Lakers39:12 - Bradley Beal to the Clippers57:50 - Dame Lillard BACK to the Blazers1:22:58 - Jalen Williams signs extension with OKC1:29:56 - Cam Thomas Speaks OutCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:DRINK TRADE COFFEE! RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 50% OFF YOUR ONE MONTH TRIAL AT DRINKTRADE.COM/GAME. 

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon LIVE (pre-recorded) from NBA Summer League is Las Vegas to go through all the NBA News from the past week, such as the MIA/LAC/UTA trade, Chet/Paolo/Booker extending, Ryan Rollins re-signing w/ MIL & much more before going through few players they're excited to watch when game officially start Thursday night.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! 03:40 - TRADE! Norm Powell to MIA, John Collins to LAC, Kevin Love to UTA28:28 - Kelly Olynyk to SAS34:55 - - Chet Holmgren Extension41:52 - Paolo Banchero Extension52:37 - Devin Booker Extension1:01:06 - Ryan Rollins Re-Signs w/ MIL1:04:33 - NCAA News/Summer League Preview

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to discuss Cam Whitmore to Washington, Deandre Ayton to the Lakers, Mike Brown to the Knicks, Jay Huff to the Pacers, and more before breaking down what's left in the NBA Free Agency. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! 03:50 - Cam Whitmore traded to thr Wizards21:53 - DeAndre Ayton signs with Lakers36:43 - Jay Huff traded to the Pacers45:20 - Mike Brown hired by Knicks as next HC55:58 - What's Left of NBA Free Agency: Restricted FA's1:19:38 - What's Left of NBA Free Agency: Unrestricted FA's1:23:30 - Bradley Beal Potential Landing Spots Post Buyout1:33:31 - Remaining FA's1:39:55 - SUPERCHATS

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to all the trades, signings, extensions and scattered rumors that happened during the first full day of NBA Free Agency! 01:55 - Bucks Sign Myles Turner, Waive Dame Lillard35:03 - Pacers Lose Turner... Now What?53:55 - SGA Extends, JJJ Injured58:25 - Cavs Sign Larry Nance Jr.1:06:23 - Knicks Sign Guerschon Yabusele1:10:17 - Nuggets Trade Saric For Valančiūnas, Sign Hardaway Jr.1:21:38 - Kings Sign Dennis Schroeder1:27:53 - Pistons Sigh Duncan Robinson1:37:10 - Raptors Extend Jacob Poetl, Sign Sandro Mamukelashvili1:47:28 - Hornets Sign Tre Mann1:52:22 - Celtics Sign Josh MinottCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 50% OFF YOUR ONE MONTH TRIAL AT DRINKTRADE.COM/GAME. 

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (GMAC) to react to all the trades, signings, extensions and scattered rumors that happened during the first night of NBA Free Agency!04:00 - Knicks intend to sign Jordan Clarkson06:40 - Michael Porter Jr traded for Cam Johnson31:08 - Atlanta Hawks sign Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luke Kennard48:52 - Rockets sign Clint Capella, Dorian Finney-Smith1:04:25 - Grizzlies extend JJJ, sign Ty Jerome (what's up with Cole Anthony?)1:19:25 - Lakers sign Jake LaRavia1:28:56 - Clippers sign Book Lopez1:35:10 - Spurs sign Luke Kornet1:44:00 - Pelicans sign Kevon Looney (lol)1:45:10 - Mavericks sign D'Angelo Russell1:46:40 - Tre & Tyus Jones sign new deals1:48:16 - Bucks sign Trent Jr, Porter Jr. & Prince1:54:00 - Pistons Moves2:07:11 - Western Conference Power RankingsCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 50% OFF YOUR ONE MO

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon  to react to several of the NBA transactions that have already been reported on the eve of free agency. 04:10 - Houston Rockets "Cleaning House"33:00 - LeBron James & His Uncertain Future48:57 - DeAndre Ayton Bought Out By Blazers1:01:33 - Minneosta Timberwolves "Run It Back"1:15:07 - James Harden's New Deal w/ LAC1:24:27 - Collin Sexton for Jusef Nurkic...???1:36:42 - Cavs Trade for Lonzo Ball1:44:44 - OKC Thunder Moves1:49:00 - Cavs Re-Sign Sam Merrill1:52:15 - Bulls Acquire Isaac Okoro1:56:57 - Malike Beasley Under Investigation2:01:10 - Masai Ujiri OUR in TorontoCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 50% OFF YOUR ONE MONTH TRIAL AT DRINKTRADE.COM/GAME.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for live reaction & analysis to all the selections & all the trades made in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 50% OFF YOUR ONE MONTH TRIAL AT DRINKTRADE.COM/GAME.

In part 3 of 3 of this very special edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for live reaction & analysis to everything that happened during picks 21-30 in first round of the 2025 NBA Draft!4:56 - PICK #21. Jazz draft Will Riley (Illinois) – Traded to Wizards12:19 - PICK #22. Hawks draft Drake Powell (North Carolina) – Traded to Nets19:15 - PICK #23. Pelicans draft Asa Newell (Georgia) – Traded to Hawks27:15 - PICK #24. Thunder draft Nique Clifford (Colorado State) – Traded to Kings32:15 - PICK #25. Magic draft Jase Richardson (Michigan State)39:43 - PICK #26. Nets draft Ben Saraf (Ratiopharm Ulm)44:29 - PICK #27. Nets draft Danny Wolf (Michigan)49:49 - PICK #28. Celtics draft Hugo González (Real Madrid)59:07 - PICK #29. Suns draft Liam McNeeley (Connecticut) –  Traded to Hornets1:06:10 - PICK #30. Clippers draft Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Penn State)CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY

In part 2 of 3 of this very special edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for live reaction & analysis to everything that happened during picks 11-20 in first round of the 2025 NBA Draft!1:52 - PICK #11. Trail Blazers draft Cedric Coward (Washington State) – Traded to Grizzlies\8:32 - PICK #12. Bulls draft Noa Essengue (Ratiopharm Ulm)12:05 - PICK #13. Hawks draft Derik Queen (Maryland) – Traded to Pelicans19:45 - PICK #14. Spurs draft Carter Bryant (Arizona)28:54 - PICK #15. Thunder draft Thomas Sorber (Georgetown)36:59 - PICK #16. Grizzlies draft Yang Hansen (Qingdao) – Traded to Trail Blazers43:48 - PICK #17. Timberwolves draft Joan Beringer (Cedevita Olimpija)48:37 - PICK #18. Wizards draft Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida) – Traded to Jazz1:01:10 - PICK #19. Nets draft Nolan Traoré (Saint-Quentin BB)1:07:52 - PICK #20. Heat draft Kasparas Jakučionis (Illinois)CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:RIGHT NOW, TRADE I

In part 1 of 3 of this very special edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for live reaction & analysis to everything that happened during picks 1-10 in first round of the 2025 NBA Draft!12:00 - PICK #1. Mavericks draft Cooper Flagg (Duke)23:14 - PICK #2. Spurs draft Dylan Harper (Rutgers)33:32 - PICK #3. 76ers draft VJ Edgecombe (Baylor)41:40 - PICK #4. Hornets draft Kon Knueppel (Duke)48:10 - PICK #5. Jazz draft Ace Bailey (Rutgers)56:27 - PICK #6. Wizards draft Tre Johnson (Texas)1:03:54 - PICK #7. Pelicans draft Jeremiah Fears (Oklahoma)1:12:13 - PICK #8. Nets draft Egor Demin (BYU)1:19:50 - PICK #9. Raptors draft Collin Murray-Boyles (South Carolina)1:26:55 - PICK #10. Rockets draft Khaman Maluach (Duke) – Traded to SunsCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 50% OFF YOUR ONE MONTH TRIAL AT DRINKTRADE.COM/GAME.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (GMAC) to discuss the several NBA trades that have happened in the last 48 hours.  

In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the NBA Champion, Oklahoma City Thunder.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!

In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Eastern Conference Champion, Indiana Pacers.CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie joined by Bryce Simon to do their final 2025 NBA Mock Draft, where we try to guess what directions teams will go.  

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, the Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA Champions, and Kevin Durant has been traded to the Houston Rockets. Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon talk about it all here! 02:11 - OKC Thunder Win NBA Title31:48 - Tyrese Haliburton Injured52:51 - Kevin Durant Traded to the RocketsCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 50% OFF YOUR ONE MONTH TRIAL AT DRINKTRADE.COM/GAME.

In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the New York Knicks (FINALLY). CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! 

In this edition of the Game Theory podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap Game 6 of the NBA Final between the Pacers & Thunder (2:00). They also discuss the latest KD trade rumors (42:00), Ace Bailey's refusal to work out for several teams (58:00), some NBA Draft news and more. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS: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!