Game Theory Podcast

Epizodes

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  TOP 25 DEFENDERS IN THE NBA! | Part One: 25 to 13 | Game Theory Podcast 17.08.2026 1h 20min

  In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for their annual countdown of the best defenders in the NBA today! Here in part 1, they cover #25 to #13 (the rest of the list can be heard in part 2 next Sunday).
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  Lakers Sale, Russell Westbrook Retires, Remaining NBA Free Agents, Vet Extension Predictions 14.08.2026 1h 38min

  In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon begin with their reactions to the stunning Lakers sale before going through a few NBA news topics & taking a looking a potential FA destinations & contract extensions.
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  NBA Offseason Grades, Part 3! Bucks, Heat, Hornets, Bulls, Pistons, more | Game Theory Podcast 10.08.2026 2h 27min
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  NBA Offseason Grades Part 2! Lakers, Spurs, Mavs, more | Plus Watson Fake Trades, Brooks Extension 07.08.2026 1h 50min
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  NBA Offseason Grades, Part 1! | PHI, NYK, TOR, BOS, BKN, PHI, PHX, GSW, SAC | Game Theory Podcast 03.08.2026 1h 34min
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  Warriors Lose LeBron Chase, Re-Sign Draymond Green, What Now? | Game Theory Podcast 31.07.2026 1h 35min

  In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to have a lengthy discussion about the Golden State Warriors and what's next for the premier franchise of the last 10 years after losing out on LeBron James.
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  What do Nuggets do with Peyton Watson, Spencer Jones? Plus, Jalen Duren and other free agents 27.07.2026 1h 35min

  In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to discuss several NBA restricted free agents, like Peyton Watson, Jalen Duren, Ben Mathurin & more.
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  LeBron James Chooses Philly! What this means for 76ers, Warriors, Cavs, Heat? | Game Theory Podcast 25.07.2026 1h 13min

  In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to the long awaited decision finally made by Lebron James, who has agreed to sign a 2-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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  LeBron Watch, Day 24 | What else have we learned about NBA Free Agency? | Game Theory Podcast 24.07.2026 1h 36min

  In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon begin by discussing "Lebron Watch" & where things stand 24 days into the waiting game several NBA teams & the league office are stuck playing, before discussing several other NBA news items.
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  Dort-Risacher Trade! Scouting Egor Demin, Will Riley, Khaman Maluach and other NBA Summer Leaguers 20.07.2026 2h 4min

  In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to first react to the trade that sent Lu Dort & Ryan Nembhard to the Atlanta Hawks, former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks & 3 second-round picks to the OKC Thunder. Then, they continue recapping NBA Summer League & discuss all the performances from non-rookies out in Las Vegas.
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  Scouting Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff, and all of the other Rookies at Summer League | Game Theory 18.07.2026 1h 17min

  In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Es Baraheni (The Athletic NBA Daily, Raptors Republic) to give their takeaways from NBA Summer League & the performances of the picks outside the Top 4.
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  Scouting AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson, Cam Boozer & Darryn Peterson | NBA Summer League | Game Theory 17.07.2026 51min

  In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Es Baraheni (The Athletic NBA Daily, Raptors Republic) to give their takeaways from NBA Summer League & the performances of the top 4 picks in the NBA Draft: AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson, Cam Boozer & Darryn Peterson.
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  Where Is LeBron James Going? | NBA Free Agency Roundup, including Eason, Ayton | Game Theory Podcast 06.07.2026 1h 20min

  In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the latest verion of the Lebron James sweepstakes before going through several free agents signings that occurred over the weekend.
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  JAYLEN BROWN TRADED TO 76ers | Lakers Sign, Trade for Kessler | NBA Free Agency Madness 02.07.2026 2h 2min

  In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the MADNESS that occurred in the NBA during the first full day of free agency.
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  2026 NBA Free Agency! | Kawhi Back To TOR? | Lebron Exits Lakers | The Latest: Jalen Duren 01.07.2026 1h 31min

  In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to all the transactions from day/night 1 of NBA Free Agency.
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  Ja Morant Traded to Blazers?! | Warriors chasing LeBron, AD | Jalen Duren at impasse with Pistons 30.06.2026 1h 27min

  In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the reported NBA moves & rumors that have occurred so far this offseason.
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  NBA Offseason! | Miles Bridges Traded | Austin Reaves back to Lakers | Celtics, Jaylen Brown plans? 29.06.2026 1h 42min
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  LAMELO TO MINNESOTA?! Timberwolves/Hornets Trade Reaction! | Game Theory Podcast 26.06.2026 1h 5min

  In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the trade that sent LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves & Naz Reid, picks to the Charlotte Hornets.
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  2026 NBA Draft | Second Round SICKOS Stream w/ Sam Vecenie and Kyle Mann! | Game Theory Podcast 25.06.2026 2h 49min

  In this edition of the Game Theory Podacst, Sam Vecenie is joined by Kyle Mann (The Ringer) to provide in the moment analysis of every player take in the 2nd round of the 2026 NBA Draft!
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  2026 NBA DRAFT LIVE SHOW!!! (Round 1) with Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon | Game Theory Podcast 24.06.2026 3h 57min

  In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react LIVE to all 30 picks selected during the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft!