Game Theory Podcast

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the plethora of NBA trades that occurred on Tuesday with less than 48 hours to go until this year's deadline. (NOTE: James Harden was traded for Darius Garland soon after the show ended). 02:05 - Memphis TRADES Jaren Jackson Jr to the Jazz24:28 - Utah ACQUIRES Jaren Jackson Jr from the Grizzlies45:00 - Jaden Ivey, Mike Conley TRADED in Pistons/Bulls/Timberwolves 3-team deal1:00:03 - Nikola Vucevic TRADED to BOS; Anfernee Simons TRADED to CHI1:06:55 - James Harden REPORTED in talks to be traded AGAIN?! (UPDATE: He's now on the Cavs)SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!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.FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, NEW CASH APP CUSTOMERS CAN USE OUR EXCLUSIVE CODE TO EARN SOME ADDITIONAL CASH. JUST DOWNLOAD CASH APP, USE OUR EXCLUSIVE REFERRAL CODE “SECURE10” IN YOUR PROFILE, SEND $5 TO A FRIEND WITHIN 14 DAYS, AND YOU’LL GET $10 DROPPED RIGHT INTO YOUR ACCOUNT. #CASHAPPPODRIGHT NOW, MIZZEN & MAIN IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 20% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE AT MIZZENANDMAIN.COM, PROMO CODE GAME20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the Cavs/Kings trade that send DeAndre Hunter to Sacramento & Dennis Schröder, Keon Ellis to Cleveland before discussing Paul George's suspension & sharing their biggest takeaways through week 15 of the NBA season. 03:45 - Cavaliers Trade Hunter for Ellis, Schroder29:59 - Hawks trade Vit Krejci to Blazers35:44 - Paul George Suspended41:37 - Cooper Flagg goes for 49, Kon Wins1:13:35 - Dillon Brooks has changed the culture of the Phoenix Suns1:19:25 - Allstar Reserves Selections (Reaction)1:33:49 - Answering Bucks’ fans Most Common Giannis Trade QuestionsSIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!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.FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, NEW CASH APP CUSTOMERS CAN USE OUR EXCLUSIVE CODE TO EARN SOME ADDITIONAL CASH. JUST DOWNLOAD CASH APP, USE OUR EXCLUSIVE REFERRAL CODE “SECURE10” IN YOUR PROFILE, SEND $5 TO A FRIEND WITHIN 14 DAYS, AND YOU’LL GET $10 DROPPED RIGHT INTO YOUR ACCOUNT. #CASHAPPPODRIGHT NOW, MIZZEN & MAIN IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 20% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE AT MIZZENANDMAIN.COM, PROMO CODE GAME20.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast,  Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon assess the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market & go through several different trade options the Bucks should consider before next Thursdays deadline. 06:25 - Bucks willing to move Giannis23:10 - Portland’s Role in Giannis Trade32:27 - Can Knicks trade for Giannis?47:38 - Wolves fit for Giannis?1:03:00 - Can Heat Do Giannis deal before offseason?1:13:40 - Warriors have easiest Giannis solutionSIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 14 of the NBA season.07:00 - The Bucks Need An Answer From Giannis Now38:20 - Beyond Giannis, Who Is The Most Important Player Moved At The Deadline?1:07:55 - What Should The Pelicans Actually Do At The Deadline?1:23:00 - Do the Hornets start moving forward with this trio?1:39:20 - Can a fully healthy Sixers team win the East?1:51:30 - Blazers….what do we buy about this team and what’s next?SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are first joined by Andrew Claudio to discuss the Knicks recent alarmingly poor stretch & how things get turned around, whether it be with a trade or hitting the "play better" button (6:00). Then, they discuss Jimmy Butler's season ending injury (53:00), the latest edition of Bucks turmoil (1:19:00), Charles Bediako's eligibility case (1:30:00) & much more. SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:RIGHT NOW, MIZZEN & MAIN IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 20% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE AT MIZZENANDMAIN.COM, PROMO CODE "GAME20" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 13 of the NBA season.04:30 - Grizzlies: What’s real? What’s next?38:28 - Anthony Black’s Leap Changes Magic56:24 - Mizzen & Main!57:59 - Raptors: What are they? Where are they going?1:21:42 - Reed Sheppard Defensive Conundrum1:38:39 - Cavaliers: Start Jaylon Tyson & build rotation chemistry1:50:40 - Kawhi & the Kids Saved Clippers SeasonSIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:RIGHT NOW, MIZZEN & MAIN IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 20% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE AT MIZZENANDMAIN.COM, PROMO CODE "GAME20" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to some NBA news before going through every major NBA award & team honors making their picks through the midway point of the season.  03:55 - Jonathan Kuminga "demands" trade from Warriors10:12 - Lakers are looking for extra 1st round picks20:00 - Eligible & inelligible players23:21 - MVP45:35 - All-NBA1:18:15 - Defensive Player of the Year1:28:14 - All-Defense1:40:30 - Rookie of the Year/All-Rookie1:50:10 - Coach of the Year1:57:55 - Most Improved Player2:01:55 - Sixth Man of the YearSIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 11 of the NBA season.05:31 - Ja Morant Trade Market45:08 - Pistons - Buy high, low or not at all1:05:30 - Rudy Gobert Remains Undervalued1:19:54 - Pacers - Sneaky sellers and buyers?1:39:02 - Blazers Check In1:56:20 - Thunder - Need a shakeup move?SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon talk about Trae Young's trade to the Washington Wizards from the Atlanta Hawks 01:50 - Hawks trade Trae Young to Wizards for McCollum, Kispert06:45 - ATL perspective of this trade30:17 - WAS perspective of this trade1:01:13 - Jonathan Kuminga trade candidatesSIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:FOR A LIMITED TIME, OUR LISTENERS CAN GET THE HARRY’S PLUS TRIAL SET FOR ONLY $10 AT HARRYS.COM/GAMETHEORY. THIS SET INCLUDES THE ALL-NEW HARRY’S PLUS RAZOR, ONE REFINED 5-BLADE CARTRIDGE, A 2OZ FOAMING SHAVE GEL, AND A TRAVEL COVER TO PROTECT YOUR BLADES ON THE GO.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the last week of college hoops & highlight the performances fo several NBA Draft prospects.00:00 INTRO04:00 - Darryn Peterson: What’s Going On?26:08 - Harry's!27:58 - Point Guard Class Looks Great53:29 - Bryce's Hypothetical Draft Scenario Question1:03:05 - OUTROSIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS:FOR A LIMITED TIME, OUR LISTENERS CAN GET THE HARRY’S PLUS TRIAL SET FOR ONLY $10 AT HARRYS.COM/GAMETHEORY. THIS SET INCLUDES THE ALL-NEW HARRY’S PLUS RAZOR, ONE REFINED 5-BLADE CARTRIDGE, A 2OZ FOAMING SHAVE GEL, AND A TRAVEL COVER TO PROTECT YOUR BLADES ON THE GO.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.