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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon take a break from draft coverage to go through their first NBA trade deadline preview now that teams are officially able to discuss trades that involve players they signed in free agency over the summer.  04:27 - Will this be as weird a trade deadline as we've seen in a while?16:25 - Who are the contending buyers at the deadline?58:50 - One Trade that Makes Sense League WideSIGN 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:START YOUR HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH NUTRAFOL!  FOR A LIMITED TIME, NUTRAFOL IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS TEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH’S SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU GO TO NUTRAFOL.COM AND ENTER THE PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY”WORK HARD AND CHANGE THE GAME. RIGHT NOW, GLD IS MAKING HOLIDAY SHOPPING EASY.FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, NEW CUSTOMERS GET AN INSANE DEAL: USE CODE GAMETHEORY TO GET 50% OFF AT GLD.COM. AFTER YOU PURCHASE, THEY’LL ASK WHERE YOU HEARD ABOUT THEM—PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SHOW AND TELL THEM WE SENT YOU.  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 8 of the NBA season.07:06 - Spurs are real NBA title contenders32:16 - Knicks are better with Josh Hart starting47:38 - Who wins the NBA Cup?52:04 - Cavlaiers have issues? Or just injuries?1:02:55 - Taking the Celtics OVER was the right call1:09:13 - Star players having good years on bad teams?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:START YOUR HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH NUTRAFOL!  FOR A LIMITED TIME, NUTRAFOL IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS TEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH’S SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU GO TO NUTRAFOL.COM AND ENTER THE PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY”WORK HARD AND CHANGE THE GAME. RIGHT NOW, GLD IS MAKING HOLIDAY SHOPPING EASY.FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, NEW CUSTOMERS GET AN INSANE DEAL: USE CODE GAMETHEORY TO GET 50% OFF AT GLD.COM. AFTER YOU PURCHASE, THEY’LL ASK WHERE YOU HEARD ABOUT THEM—PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SHOW AND TELL THEM WE SENT YOU. 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 is joined by Adam Finkelstein of CBS Sports to break down the last week of college hoops & highlight the performances of several NBA Draft prospects.12:45 - What New Things Has Adam Learned About Boozer, Dybantsa, Wilson?31:05 - Have Any Freshmen Truly Surprised You?49:38 - Who Are The Most Important Players To Scout In Conference Play?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 & special guest Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight give their 3 biggest takeaways through week 7 of the NBA season.03:12 - Are We Underestimating the Timberwolves?20:16 - This Year Proves NBA Teams Shouldn’t Tank For 3+ Years41:25 - Should Orlando Go All-In On Giannis1:04:15 - The Celtics Infrastructure Is Incredible1:20:35 - Can Spurs combine Offense/Defense Success When They Get Healthy?1:30:12 - Pat Spencer Is That Mother******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 begin with a discussion of the latest possible Giannis trade report from Shams Charania & whether his future in Milwaukee could be coming to an end (but for real this time). Then, they give out their awards for the first 20 games of the NBA season: MVP, All-NBA, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year & more!01:47 - Giannis future in Milwaukee uncertain26:45 - MVP51:49 - All-NBA1:17:40 - Rookie of the Year1:22:26 - Most Improved Player1:31:00 - Coach of the Year1:37:10 - Sixth Man of the Year1:41:33 - Defensive Player of the Year1:50:19 - All-DefenseSIGN 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:THOUSANDS OF GUYS HAVE ALREADY USED RULA TO FINALLY GET THE CARE THEY NEEDED. DON’T KEEP PUTTING IT OFF - GO TO RULA.COM/GAMETHEORY AND GET STARTED TODAY. TAKE THE FIRST STEP, GET CONNECTED, AND TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH.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. RIGHT NOW, MOMENTOUS IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS UP TO 35% OFF YOUR FIRST SUBSCRIPTION ORDER WITH PROMO CODE GAME. GO TO LIVEMOMENTOUS.COM AND USE PROMO CODE GAME FOR UP TO 35% OFF YOUR FIRST SUBSCRIPTION ORDER! 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.05:50 - Biggest winner: Cameron Carr, Baylor20:50 - Feast Week Draft Takeaways55:35 - Caleb Wilson vs. Michigan StateSIGN 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:THOUSANDS OF GUYS HAVE ALREADY USED RULA TO FINALLY GET THE CARE THEY NEEDED. DON’T KEEP PUTTING IT OFF - GO TO RULA.COM/GAMETHEORY AND GET STARTED TODAY. TAKE THE FIRST STEP, GET CONNECTED, AND TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH.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. RIGHT NOW, MOMENTOUS IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS UP TO 35% OFF YOUR FIRST SUBSCRIPTION ORDER WITH PROMO CODE GAME. GO TO LIVEMOMENTOUS.COM AND USE PROMO CODE GAME FOR UP TO 35% OFF YOUR FIRST SUBSCRIPTION ORDER! 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 6 of the NBA season.06:28 - Los Angeles Lakers: Trade Away From Real Contention?35:15 - Unsung Heroes On Top 6 Teams47:32 - Miami Heat: Team Most Enjoyed Watching1:02:20 - One Good Thing About Each Bottom 5 Team1:11:59 - Clippers Might Not Be Able To Fix Their Poor Start1:36:15 - Which Teams Have The Toughest Reintegration?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:THOUSANDS OF GUYS HAVE ALREADY USED RULA TO FINALLY GET THE CARE THEY NEEDED. DON’T KEEP PUTTING IT OFF - GO TO RULA.COM/GAMETHEORY AND GET STARTED TODAY. TAKE THE FIRST STEP, GET CONNECTED, AND TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH.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. RIGHT NOW, MOMENTOUS IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS UP TO 35% OFF YOUR FIRST SUBSCRIPTION ORDER WITH PROMO CODE GAME. GO TO LIVEMOMENTOUS.COM AND USE PROMO CODE GAME FOR UP TO 35% OFF YOUR FIRST SUBSCRIPTION ORDER! 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 go through several players from the 2024 NBA Draft & assess their performances so far during their sophomore NBA seasons.11:00 Steph Castle23:20 Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George and Bub Carrington44:00 Zaccharie Risacher50:02 Reed Sheppard57:40 Matas Buzelis1:04:20 Ron Holland1:10:15 Donovan Clingan1:17:28 Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells1:24:52 Kel'el Ware1:31:36 Ajay Mitchell1:39:40 Tristan da Silva1:42:10 Jaylon Tyson1:45:40 Best of the RestSIGN 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:START YOUR HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH NUTRAFOL!  FOR A LIMITED TIME, NUTRAFOL IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS TEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH’S SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU GO TO NUTRAFOL.COM AND ENTER THE PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY”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. #CASHAPPPOD 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.02:03 - Champions’ Classic Draft Takes30:00 - Big Winner: Kingston Flemings39:00 - Illinois Best Prospect?50:00 - Other Prospect NotesSIGN 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:START YOUR HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH NUTRAFOL!  FOR A LIMITED TIME, NUTRAFOL IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS TEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH’S SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU GO TO NUTRAFOL.COM AND ENTER THE PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY”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. #CASHAPPPOD 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 5 of the NBA season.05:13 - Tyrse Maxey is a Superstar26:24 - Pelicans need to move Zion Williamson (?)50:20 - Do the Knicks have playoff depth?1:03:55 - Have the Orlando Magic figured it out?1:20:08 - OKC Thunder are on a historic pace1:29:30 - Chris Paul is the last member of a dying breedSIGN 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:START YOUR HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH NUTRAFOL!  FOR A LIMITED TIME, NUTRAFOL IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS TEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH’S SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU GO TO NUTRAFOL.COM AND ENTER THE PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY”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. #CASHAPPPOD Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.