Best Nbadraft Podcasts (2025)

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Midseason NBA Awards! MVP, DPOY, All-NBA & more! | Game Theory Podcast 2:33:16

4h ago2:33:16

2:33:16

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through all the major NBA awards & make their selections through exactly 1/2 of the season! 02:11 - Midseason Awards! (Why Bryce hates this excercise) 05:07 - Suns acquire Nick Richards from Hornets for Josh Okogie 15:24 - Ineligible players 17:55 - Top 5 MVP/1st Team All-NB…

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NBA Power Rankings! Cavs, Thunder or Celtics at top? Also, Zion Williamson | Game Theory Podcast 2:41:18

1d ago2:41:18

2:41:18

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down the top 10 teams in the NBA, including the Cavaliers, Celtics, Thunder and Knicks. But first, they talk about Zion Williamson. 04:18 - Zion Williamson SUSPENDED for missing team flight; season from hell for NOLA continues 30:24 - GAME THEORY POWER RANKINGS (Intro) 31…

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2025 NBA MOCK DRAFT! (January Edition, feat. Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, more) | Game Theory Podcast 2:37:52

4d ago2:37:52

2:37:52

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…

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Jokic-Wemby Bowl | Pistons Good?! | WTF is going on w/ Phoenix? NBA Draft Q&A | Game Theory Podcast 2:08:40

9d ago2:08:40

2:08:40

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 S…

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Jimmy Butler SUSPENDED, ASKS FOR TRADE with Nekias Duncan of The Dunker Spot | Game Theory Podcast 1:13:41

10d ago1:13:41

1:13:41

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…

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Cavaliers: REAL CONTENDERS?! | 2025 NBA All-Star picks (so far) | Game Theory Podcast 2:07:55

12d ago2:07:55

2:07:55

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 t…

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LAKERS TRADE D'Angelo Russell to Nets; Kings FIRE Mike Brown; Luka OUT | Game Theory Podcast 2:24:49

16d ago2:24:49

2:24:49

Sam Vecenie is here with Bryce Simon and we're going to break down the D'Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith the Los Angeles Lakers and Nets swung on Sunday with the Brooklyn Nets. Also, the Kings fired Mike Brown, Luka Doncic got hurt on Christmas, and the Christmas Day games set new narratives across the NBA! All that and more CHECK OUT THE VI…

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De’Aaron Fox "DANGER ZONE" for Kings? Has NBA actually changed? Is it worse? | Game Theory Podcast 1:57:50

26d ago1:57:50

1:57:50

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by his colleague at The Athletic Dave DuFour to dive into the De'Aaron Fox rumors around the league that the Kings are entering the "Danger Zone" with him. Then they talk a bit about the Timberwolves and how they've entered a bit of a danger zone themselves with Mike Conley and Julius Randle not…

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NBA Cup, Zach Lavine trade rumors & another 2025 NBA Draft Q & A! 1:29:45

29d ago1:29:45

1:29:45

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to the NBA Cup final between the Bucks & Thunder before discussing Denver's interest in trading for Zach Lavine from Chicago & answering questions about the 2025 NBA Draft! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS: Visit our…

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Schroder to GSW, Sixers Season From Hell & the NBA Cup Finals! | Game Theory Podcast 2:12:29

1M ago2:12:29

2:12:29

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is here with Bryce Simon to break down the Dennis Schroder deal to Golden State, the Paul Reed waiver and what it could mean for Detroit's future, the NBA Cup and the Thunder-Rockets game, along with the 76ers no-good, very bad year of Injuries. CHAPTERS: 02:13 - December movie recommendations w/ Bryce 06…

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Jimmy Butler trade speculation, Mikal Bridges trade revisited & the NBA Cup! | Game Theory Podcast 2:05:23

1M ago2:05:23

2:05:23

Jimmy Butler has found himself in the middle of trade rumors again! Come join Bryce Simon and Sam Vecenie and they break down the constructions that work or don't work, and whether or not we buy it. Then, we'll revisit the Mikal Bridges trade with help from Andrew Claudio AKA GMAC of this show and Knicks Film School. Then we'll talk a bit about the…

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Our FAVORITE NBA Players to Watch | Ingram, Wagner injuries, Nuggets not back? | Game Theory Podcast 2:20:14

1M ago2:20:14

2:20:14

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to first react to the latest headlines from the weekend, which included the Nuggets losing to the Wizards (snapping their 16-game losing streak) & the brutal injuries to Franz Wagner & Brandon Ingram. They also go through 5 different NBA players that they enjoy watching the most b…

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NBA Free Agency 2025 - Early Look | 2025 NBA Draft Q + A | LeBron, Jimmy Butler, Demin, Fears 2:46:07

1M ago2:46:07

2:46:07

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for an early look at 2025 NBA offseason & how all potential free agents are currently playing. They also look ahead to the NBA Cup & answer questions submitted about the 2025 NBA Draft! 9:45 What does the 2025 NBA Free agency class look like? 12:30 LeBron and what's going on with …

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NBA Quarter-Season Awards! MVP, DPOY, ROY & All-NBA picks so far this year! | Game Theory Podcast 2:22:28

2M ago2:22:28

2:22:28

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to give their quarter-season NBA awards picks & to discuss each race in detail for MVP, DPOY, All-NBA & much more! CHAPTERS: 5:40 NBA Awards Intro for the Podcast Explainer 10:20 MVP 44:30 All-NBA 1:22:00 Defensive Player of the Year 1:31:00 All-Defense Teams 1:46:25 Most Improved…

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10 Questions About The NBA, starring the Lakers, Celtics, Rockets, All-NBA, and 2025 NBA Draft! 1:20:34

2M ago1:20:34

1:20:34

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through 10 different questions about the NBA season, starring the Lakers, Celtics, Rockets, All-NBA, and 2025 NBA Draft! CHAPTERS: 06:45 - HOW BIG OF AN ISSUE IS THE DEFENSIVE SIDE OF THE COURT FOR THE LAKERS? 14:52 - HOW BIG OF AN ISSUE IS THE DEFENSIVE SIDE OF THE COURT FO…

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NBA League Pass Rankings | Which teams have we tuned in for the most through the first month?! 2:08:22

2M ago2:08:22

2:08:22

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through all the teams they've tuned in for the most on NBA League Pass through one month of the NBA season. CHAPTERS: 07:40 - NBA League Pass Rankings! (Explained) 11:40 - Los Angeles Clippers 17:30 - Orlando Magic 30:49 - Denver Nuggets 37:13 - Houston Rockets 47:38 - San A…

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Early NBA Trade Market | Game Theory Podcast 2:15:16

2M ago2:15:16

2:15:16

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through several early NBA trade ideas setting a market for who might be available, which teams might be buyers & which teams might be sellers. VISIT our partners over at PrizePicks to go support the show! Download the app today and use code GAMETHEORY to get $50 instantly af…

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NBA Power Tankings 1.0 | Game Theory Podcast 2:15:11

2M ago2:15:11

2:15:11

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through the opposite end of the NBA standings & decide which teams they believe will finish w/ the bottom 8 records (as of now). 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 y…

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NBA Rookies: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly from the first dozen games of the season! 1:54:03

2M ago1:54:03

1:54:03

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon & together they go through several rookies from the 2024 NBA Draft class giving their overall impressions of how this group is doing so far, as well as highlighting specific players making great early impressions on their new teams. VISIT our partners over at PrizePicks to go supp…

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NBA Power Rankings: Where do Cavaliers, Celtics, Thunder rank among top teams? | Game Theory Podcast 2:06:44

2M ago2:06:44

2:06:44

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through the top 10 in their personal NBA Power Rankings through the first few weeks of the NBA season! 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 t…

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Six Interesting NBA Draft Prospects w/ Adam Finkelstein | Game Theory Podcast w/ Sam Vecenie 1:28:47

2M ago1:28:47

1:28:47

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Adam Finkelstein from 247Sports and CBS Sports to go around the country & talk about a number of interesting 2025 NBA Draft prospects, including Egor Demin, Jaland Lowe, Kam Jones, Asa Newell and Donnie Freeman. VISIT our partners over at PrizePicks to go support the show! Downloa…

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NBA Panic Meter! Nuggets, Bucks, Magic, Sixers & more! | GAME THEORY PODCAST 1:57:20

3M ago1:57:20

1:57:20

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through several different teams off to rough starts to the season & grade them all on a scale from 1-10 on the NBA Panic Meter! CHAPTERS: 04:17 Discussing the Joel Embiid/Marcus Hayes incident on Saturday night 32:58 NBA Panic Meter - Philadelphia 76ers 44:07 NBA…

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Early Season NBA Breakout Players and Improvements? | Game Theory Podcast w/ Sam Vecenie 1:24:04

3M ago1:24:04

1:24:04

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon have a conversation about some of the NBA's earliest most-improved players. 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…

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NBA Opening Week Overreactions - Lakers, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors & more! | GAME THEORY PODCAST 1:29:05

3M ago1:29:05

1:29:05

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon to talk through the opening week of the NBA season with the only way we know how: by overreacting to what we've seen from the Lakers, Celtics, Nuggets and Thunder among others. VISIT our partners over at PrizePicks to go support the show! Download the app today and use code GAMET…

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NBA Rookie Extension Grades with Keith Smith of The NBA Front Office Show 1:39:27

3M ago1:39:27

1:39:27

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Keith Smith of the @NBAFrontOffice Show to discuss the NBA contract extensions that were reported earlier this week & give their grades for each one from the team perspective. VISIT our partners over at PrizePicks to go support the show! Download the app today and use code GAMETHE…

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