In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for a discussion about the 2026 NBA Draft, first looking about how to evaluate players in the early part of the college season (5:20). They then discuss the projected top 3 - Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer or AJ Dybantsa - and whether there is an order/ranking they are currentl ... Show More
Nov 21
LaMelo Wants Out (?!), Pistons On FIRE, LeBron Back & All-Star Game Picture | Game Theory Podcast
<p>In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap the last several days of NBA news, storylines & standout performances.</p><p>06:35 - Detroit Pistons are ON FIRE! (11 Straight Wins)</p><p>37:34 - Lebron James returns to Lakers</p><p>50:58 - BREAKING ... Show More
1h 39m
Mar 2023
The Collapsing Celtics, Bucks Beam The Kings, and the Helter-Skelter Warriors With Rob Mahoney
KOC and Rob Mahoney (who’s filling in for Chris Vernon) recap a fun night of NBA action, beginning with the Bucks’ comeback victory over the Kings (01:29). They discuss Giannis dropping 46 as well as Brook Lopez’s importance to the team. They also debate whether the Kings can mak ... Show More
1h 3m
Dec 2023
Bobby Marks on the Trade Landscape across the NBA, and Orlando Magic Guard Cole Anthony
Zach and Bobby Marks go around the league and the potential trade landscape as we hit the quarter mark of the NBA season -- Warriors, Clippers, Heat, Pelicans, Lakers, Raptors, and much more. Then Cole Anthony hops on to discuss the Orlando Magic's hot start, that vintage Heat al ... Show More
1h 42m
May 2024
Knicks-Sixers Slugfest, Off-season questions for Philly, Miami, and Milwaukee, and a TWolves-Nuggets Preview
Zach and Howard Beck of The Ringer discuss the epic Knicks-Sixers series, Joel Embiid's play, what's next for the Sixers, Heat, and Bucks after disappointing first-round exits, the Kawhi Leonard-Paul George era in LA, the Darvin Ham noise, Knicks-Pacers early thoughts, and much m ... Show More
2 h
Nov 2022
A Loaded NBA Night, the Hot Jazz, and a Pelicans Debate
Verno and KOC open up the show discussing the Celtics-Grizzlies game and Jayson Tatum’s hot start to the season (02:42). After praising last night’s staggered start times in the NBA, they discuss the special bond that’s forming in Portland and dive into the Warriors' struggles. D ... Show More
1h 22m
Apr 2023
Grizzlies-Lakers Analysis, Draymond’s Suspension, Bucks Cruise Without Giannis, and Potential Playoff Adjustments
Fresh off the Grizzlies’ Game 2 victory over the Lakers, Verno and KOC discuss how the Grizz were able to tie up the series despite not having Ja Morant (01:19). They move on to the teams in the East, as they discuss the Bucks bouncing back against the Heat while still being with ... Show More
1h 11m
Apr 2021
Are the 76ers a Genuine Finals Threat? Plus: The Celtics, Knicks, and Wizards Surge and Anthony Davis Returns.
Verno and KOC are back this Friday, talking about Anthony Davis returning to the basketball court against the Dallas Mavericks (0:25) and what the most important factors are to the Mavericks’ success in this final stretch of the season (2:30). Then they get into the 76ers losing ... Show More
1h 5m
Jan 2024
Tim Legler on post trade fits, All-Star picks, and what Doc Rivers brings to the Bucks
Zach and ESPN's Tim Legler discuss the Doc Rivers fit in Milwaukee and how teams are looking after big trades: OG Anunoby in New York, the struggling Heat and Terry Rozier, the Pacers with Pascal Siakam, and more. Plus full All-Star roster picks, whether the Sixers have enough to ... Show More
1h 43m
May 2023
Previewing Lakers-Warriors, and Can the Heat Keep This Up? Plus, the Return of James Harden.
Verno and KOC recap the exciting Game 1 that saw the 76ers beat the Celtics and take a 1-0 series lead (00:59). The outlook of the series will completely change if James Harden continues to play this way, and that's with or without a fully healthy Joel Embiid. They next discuss t ... Show More
58m 54s
Aug 2021
Davion Mitchell, Payton Pritchard, and the Knicks Picks Shine at Summer League. Plus: Joel Embiid and Marcus Smart Sign Extensions and Memphis Sends Patrick Beverley to Minnesota.
Verno and KOC start with all the news and movement around the league. First they dig into Joel Embiid’s supermax extension with the Philadelphia 76ers (0:30) and Marcus Smart’s four-year extension with the Celtics (11:30). Then they get into the Grizzlies-Timberwolves trade, whic ... Show More
1h 3m