Game Theory Podcast

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for a 2025 NBA MOCK DRAFT! (January Edition). Where do Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, Cooper Flagg, Egor Demin, and others get picked? Tune in to find out! 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! Use the code GAMETHEORY or visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to talk about the fun weekend of basketball that included the Nikola Jokic playing Victor Wembanyama twice, the Pistons maybe being good, the Suns maybe being bad, and more. CHAPTERS 6:45 Quick Jimmy Butler takes 14:30 The Jokic-Wemby Bowls were GREAT this weekend! 40:10 Phoenix Suns might be a total mess? 1:11:30 The Detroit Pistons...might be good?!?! 1:39:15 Egor Demin thoughts 1:43:20 Will Riley, W, Illinois 1:45:50 Ian Jackson, G, North Carolina 1:48:30 Thomas Sorber, C, Georgetown 1:54:05 JoJo Tugler, F, Houston 1:55:20 Johni Broome and Bigs in the back half of the first round and why it's good now 1:58:00 Noah Penda, F, Le Mans 2:00:15 Jeremiah Fears, G, Oklahoma 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! Use the code GAMETHEORY or visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For a quick special edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Nekias Duncan of The Dunkers Spot to break down everything Jimmy Butler after Butler has asked for a trade from the Miami Heat and been suspended for conduct detrimental to the team. 3:10 Jimmy Butler suspended, Heat say they will listen to trades 5:00 Can Jimmy Butler still swing a title race in 2025? 7:00 Why Jimmy's contract is a complicating factor 13:15 What do you think Miami is trying to accomplish in a Jimmy Butler trade (with quick Houston Rockets thoughts) 21:00 Has Jimmy Butler overplayed his hand here? 27:30 What teams make the most sense for Jimmy Butler? 31:40 Sacramento Kings? 34:40 Phoenix Suns? 35:30 Denver Nuggets? 37:00 San Antonio Spurs? 37:30 Memphis Grizzlies? 46:35 Oklahoma City Thunder? 47:05 Golden State Warriors? 52:30 Why this stinks that this is how it's ending for Jimmy in Miami? 56:00 Miscellaneous Jimmy Questions 1:01:30 Random NBA musings with Nekias!  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! Use the code GAMETHEORY or visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down the Cleveland Cavaliers blistering start, the Jaden Ivey injury, and All-Stars so far this season. 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! Use the code GAMETHEORY or visit this link to sign up: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GAMETHEORY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices