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NBA MAILBAG | Best Offensive Player | 3-6 Seed Most Likely To Make Run | Potential First Round Upset Apr 01, 2026

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon answer several NBA mailbag questions. 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: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!

UConn Comeback vs. Duke! | Luka Doncic’s MVP Run | NBA Proposes Tanking Solutions Mar 30, 2026

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon open with their reactions to the thrilling end of Duke vs UConn. They also discuss the NBA introducing tanking anti-tanking ideas, Luka Doncic's MVP surge & much more! 02:20 UConn vs Duke Reactions! 32:17 Luka's Case for NBA MVP 59:25 Magic lose by 52 pts to the Raptors 1:10:46 NBA Propses Anti-tanking Ideas 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: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!

Top 10 Defenders in the NBA this season! | Game Theory Podcast Mar 27, 2026

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon rank the Top 10 Defenders in the NBA this season! 01:21 Sweet Sixteen/Will Wade Reaction 14:40 SQUAD BET OF THE NIGHT w/ GMAC (Presented by Fanatics Sportsbook!) 28:37 Victor Wembanyama 39:13 Rudy Gobert 44:02 Chet Holmgren 50:12 Ausar Thompson 57:17 Scottie Barnes 1:03:40 Alex Caruso 1:08:27 Herb Jones 1:18:13 OG Anunoby 1:24:00 Bam Adebayo 1:30:00 Candidates for #10 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: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG! CONTROL BODY ODOR ANYWHERE WITH MANDO & GET 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING WITH PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY” AT SHOPMANDO.COM! #MANDOPOD START YOUR BUSINESS TODAY WITH THE INDUSTRY’S BEST BUSINESS PARTNER, SHOPIFY SIGN UP FOR YOUR ONE-DOLLAR-PER-MONTH TRIAL TODAY AT SHOPIFY.COM/GAMETHEORY

Rank the Tanks! Who Are The Best Positioned Tanking NBA Teams Moving Forward? | Game Theory Podcast Mar 24, 2026

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon rank the 10 teams currently out of the play-in or playoff race in order of the best longterm future & outlook. 01:00 - Men's March Madness Opening Weekend Thoughts 24:31 - Sacremento Kings 30:43 - Chicago Bulls 40:30 - Brooklyn Nets 47:18 - Milwaukee Bucks 54:27 - New Orleans Pelicans 59:36 - Memphis Grizzlies 1:05:52 - Washington Wizards 1:12:35 - Utah Jazz 1:18:55 - Dallas Mavericks 1:23:50 - Indiana Pacers 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: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG! CONTROL BODY ODOR ANYWHERE WITH MANDO & GET 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING WITH PROMO CODE “GAMETHEORY” AT SHOPMANDO.COM! #MANDOPOD START YOUR BUSINESS TODAY WITH THE INDUSTRY’S BEST BUSINESS PARTNER, SHOPIFY SIGN UP FOR YOUR ONE-DOLLAR-PER-MONTH TRIAL TODAY AT SHOPIFY.COM/GAMETHEORY

Biggest Surprises of the NBA Season! | Game Theory Podcast Mar 19, 2026

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon list their 3 biggest surprises of the NBA season! 01:55 NCAA Player of the Week 19:25 Biggest Surprises of the NBA Season (Criteria) 21:19 The Spurs are ALREADY a title contender 36:30 Nickeil Alexander-Walker & the Atlanta Hawks 48:20 The Boston Celtics are contenders in their "gap year" 1:02:14 Jalen Duren & the Detroit Pistons 1:09:45 Phoenix Suns in contention for a playoff spot 1:20:36 LaMelo Ball & the Charlotte Hornets 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: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG! RIGHT NOW, MIZZEN & MAIN IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 20% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE AT MIZZENANDMAIN.COM, PROMO CODE GAME20. FOR A LIMITED TIME, OUR LISTENERS GET 50% OFF FOR LIFE PLUS FREE SHIPPING AND 3 FREE GIFTS AT MENGOTOMARS.COM. AFTER YOU PURCHASE, THEY WILL ASK YOU WHERE YOU HEARD ABOUT THEM. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SHOW AND TELL THEM OUR SHOW SENT YOU.

10 NBA Players You Show Know Having Under the Radar Seasons! | Game Theory Podcast Mar 16, 2026

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through 10 NBA players having under the radar stellar season & highlight their performances. 03:09 Player of the Week (Presented by Warner Bros) 16:25 Donovan Clingan and why he made me want to do this show 30:40 Neemias Queta & Sam Houser 44:35 Jalen Suggs 53:40 Onyeka Okongwu & Dyson Daniels 1:01:19 Jarace Walker 1:16:40 Devin Vassell & Julian Champagnie 1:26:22 Jaylin Williams 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: SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG! RIGHT NOW, MIZZEN & MAIN IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 20% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE AT MIZZENANDMAIN.COM, PROMO CODE GAME20. FOR A LIMITED TIME, OUR LISTENERS GET 50% OFF FOR LIFE PLUS FREE SHIPPING AND 3 FREE GIFTS AT MENGOTOMARS.COM. AFTER YOU PURCHASE, THEY WILL ASK YOU WHERE YOU HEARD ABOUT THEM. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SHOW AND TELL THEM OUR SHOW SENT YOU.

2025-26 NBA Rookie Class Check-In! Cooper, Kon, Harper, VJ & more! | Game Theory Podcast Mar 13, 2026

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon take a close look at the 2025 NBA Draft Class and evaluate the rookie seasons of several first & second round selections. 02:25 - The "ethics" of Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance 17:45 - Kon vs Coop (Rookie of the Year Debate) 34:10 - Dylan Harper 50:01 - VJ Edgecombe, Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears, Ace Bailey 1:17:19 - Cedric Coward, Maxime Raynaud, Egor Dёmin, Nolan Traoré, Danny Wolf, Hugo González, Kasparas Jakučionis, Will Riley 1:35:11 - RAPID FIRE: Collin Murray-Boyles, Carter Bryant, Kobe Sanders, Nique Clifford, Joan Beringer, Will Richard, Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Jamir Watkins, Khaman Maluach 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: FABLETICS ALREADY HAS INCREDIBLE DEALS: GET 80% OFF EVERYTHING WHEN YOU SIGN UP AS A VIP! JUST HEAD TO FABLETICS.COM/GAMTHEORY, TAKE A QUICK STYLE QUIZ, AND BE SURE TO SELECT GAMETHEORY WHEN PROMPTED TO UNLOCK YOUR 80% OFF. SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!

Checking In On Players Moved At The NBA Trade Deadline! | Game Theory Podcast Mar 09, 2026

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In thie edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Samn Vecenie & Bryce Simon will go through several NBA players that were moved at this year's trade deadline & evaluate their performances so far with their new teams. 5:15 Jayson Tatum's opening two games 16:15 Jonathan Kuminga on the Hawks 32:30 James Harden on the Cavaliers 47:50 Trae Young on the Wizards 59:45 Jared McCain on the Thunder 1:11:20 Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin on the Clippers 1:21:00 Luke Kennard, Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, others. 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: FABLETICS ALREADY HAS INCREDIBLE DEALS: GET 80% OFF EVERYTHING WHEN YOU SIGN UP AS A VIP! JUST HEAD TO FABLETICS.COM/GAMTHEORY, TAKE A QUICK STYLE QUIZ, AND BE SURE TO SELECT GAMETHEORY WHEN PROMPTED TO UNLOCK YOUR 80% OFF. SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!

BREAKING NEWS: Jayson Tatum Returns! PLUS: NBA Awards Check-In (MVP, All-NBA, Rookie, DPOY & more) Mar 06, 2026

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Same Vecenie & Bryce Simon open by reacting to the news that Jayson Tatum will officially be making his return to the court & what this could mean for the NBA playoff race. Then, they go through every NBA Award & give their current unofficial ballots with just under 6 weeks to go in the NBA season. 02:27 - Jayson Tatum Returns! 17:00 - MVP/1st Team All-NBA 42:50 - 2nd-Team All-NBA/3rd Team All-NBA 1:06:12 - Defensive Player of the Year/All-Defense 1:20:09 - Rookie of the Year/All-Rookie 1:35:37 - Coach of the Year 1:45:30 - Sixth Man of the Year 1:46:51 - Most-Improved Player 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. SHOUTOUT TO OUR PARTNER - FANATICS SPORTSBOOK! EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THEFANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!

Nuggets/Thunder: Playoff Dream | Paolo Banchero is Good | NCAA Title Favorites | Game Theory Podcast Mar 02, 2026

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their biggest takeaways from week 20 of the NBA season! 05:05 - Nuggets-OKC 32:55 - Stretch Run/Playoff X Factors 44:28 - Paolo Banchero Is Figuring It Out 57:10 - Most Dangerous Play-in Team 1:11:50 - Non-Tanking NBA Gripes 1:21:01 - National Title Contenders for CBB 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. EARN UP TO 10% BACK ON YOUR BETS WIN OR LOSE. USE FANCASH ON TEAM GEAR ON FANATICS.COM BONUS BETS OR PROFIT BOOSTS IN THE FANATICS SPORTSBOOK APP! STAY TUNED FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ALL SEASON LONG!

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