Game Theory Podcast

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Latest episodes

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Mock Rookie Extensions for 2023 NBA Draft | Miller, Wallace, Ausar, more | Game Theory Podcast

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon going through the 2023 Draft Class & prediction all potential rookie extensions for each eligible pl

Sep 7
2 h 23 min

LA Clippers Get LARGEST Punishment in NBA History for Kawhi Leonard Cap Circumvention | What Now?

The Pablo Torre Clippers investigation has come to a final conclusion, where the Clippers have received the worst punishment in NBA history. The Athletic's Law Murray joi

Sep 4
1 h 31 min

Peyton Watson Traded to Cavaliers | Kuminga signs with Wolves | Klay to Heat | Mathurin to Pelicans | Game Theory Podcast

Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you

Aug 31
1 h 45 min

TOP 25 DEFENDERS IN THE NBA! | Part Two: 12 to 1 | Game Theory Podcast

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to continue their annual countdown of the best defenders in the NBA today! Here in part 2

Aug 24
1 h 31 min

TOP 25 DEFENDERS IN THE NBA! | Part One: 25 to 13 | Game Theory Podcast

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 c

Aug 17
1 h 20 min

Lakers Sale, Russell Westbrook Retires, Remaining NBA Free Agents, Vet Extension Predictions

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 &

Aug 14
1 h 38 min

NBA Offseason Grades, Part 3! Bucks, Heat, Hornets, Bulls, Pistons, more | Game Theory Podcast

Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you

Aug 10
2 h 27 min

NBA Offseason Grades Part 2! Lakers, Spurs, Mavs, more | Plus Watson Fake Trades, Brooks Extension

Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you

Aug 7
1 h 50 min

NBA Offseason Grades, Part 1! | PHI, NYK, TOR, BOS, BKN, PHI, PHX, GSW, SAC | Game Theory Podcast

Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you

Aug 3
1 h 34 min

Warriors Lose LeBron Chase, Re-Sign Draymond Green, What Now? | Game Theory Podcast

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 prem

Jul 31
1 h 35 min

What do Nuggets do with Peyton Watson, Spencer Jones? Plus, Jalen Duren and other free agents

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 Mathu

Jul 27
1 h 35 min

LeBron James Chooses Philly! What this means for 76ers, Warriors, Cavs, Heat? | Game Theory Podcast

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 sig

Jul 25
1 h 13 min

LeBron Watch, Day 24 | What else have we learned about NBA Free Agency? | Game Theory Podcast

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 te

Jul 24
1 h 36 min

Dort-Risacher Trade! Scouting Egor Demin, Will Riley, Khaman Maluach and other NBA Summer Leaguers

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, forme

Jul 20
2 h 04 min

Scouting Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff, and all of the other Rookies at Summer League | Game Theory

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

Jul 18
1 h 17 min

Scouting AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson, Cam Boozer & Darryn Peterson | NBA Summer League | Game Theory

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

Jul 17
51 min

Where Is LeBron James Going? | NBA Free Agency Roundup, including Eason, Ayton | Game Theory Podcast

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 s

Jul 6
1 h 20 min

JAYLEN BROWN TRADED TO 76ers | Lakers Sign, Trade for Kessler | NBA Free Agency Madness

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. 02:37 Jayle

Jul 2
2 h 02 min

2026 NBA Free Agency! | Kawhi Back To TOR? | Lebron Exits Lakers | The Latest: Jalen Duren

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. 01:12 Clippers trade Kawhi Leona

Jul 1
1 h 31 min

Ja Morant Traded to Blazers?! | Warriors chasing LeBron, AD | Jalen Duren at impasse with Pistons

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. 02:35 Grizzlies t

Jun 30
1 h 27 min

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Where Game Theory Podcast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 12, 2026).

#52 ▼ 17 Basketball US

What listeners say

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This would be a 5 star podcast if the host could quit saying “Right?” to manufacture agreement with himself after every other sentence. The constant sharp on-mic inhalations also makes for a tough listen for what is otherwise an excellent deep (deep, deep, very deep) dive nerdy NBA analysis show.

Guitars Ruin Lives- Josh · May 2026

Even in the long boring months of summer (no basketball) Sam and Bryce as well as the occasional guests and friends of the show do an excellent job at giving relevant basketball information in a very smart manner. It makes for an enjoyable listen every episode. A big fan of the show 🙏

trevinq7 · Aug 2025

I love this podcast. Sam is great. One little thing I’ve noticed is that lately Sam has been a little aggressive with his opinions, almost shoving them in your face. He usually doesn’t do this, so I’m hoping he’s just trying to spice things up during the offseason. Thanks for all the hours of great information and entertainment!

Tomix3568 · Aug 2023

One of my favorite pods. So awesome to get in-depth analysis that often focuses on positives, contrasting those who just want to point out flaws and concerns. Only critique would be maybe don’t use “high level” as an adjective so much, haha.

cool dude, named tom · Jun 2023

The use of the whistle for a transition in this show makes it unlistenable. If it's on your headphones it is jarring and uncomfortable. If it's in a car you're worried that something is going on in traffic. What a terrible choice.

nikhil · Jul 2026

Long time listener and usually love the show but the repeated phrases has made the pod unlistenable. I’ve lost count at the amount of times Sam said “in reality” in the latest episode.

Multiple Moose · Nov 2025

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