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 is has you covered in this show. And some thoughts on movies, too.
Episodes
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap NBA Summer League & discuss the performances of several different rookies in Vegas this year.
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon after returning from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to discuss all the NBA news they missed over the past week!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
08:55 - Marcus Smart to the Lakers
39:12 - Bradley Beal to the Clippers
57:50 - Dame Lillard BACK to the Blazers
1:22:58 - Jalen Williams signs extension with OKC
1:29:56 - Cam Thomas Speaks Out
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon LIVE (pre-recorded) from NBA Summer League is Las Vegas to go through all the NBA News from the past week, such as the MIA/LAC/UTA trade, Chet/Paolo/Booker extending, Ryan Rollins re-signing w/ MIL & much more before going through few players they're excited to watch when game officially start Thursday night.
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to discuss Cam Whitmore to Washington, Deandre Ayton to the Lakers, Mike Brown to the Knicks, Jay Huff to the Pacers, and more before breaking down what's left in the NBA Free Agency.
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03:50 - Cam Whitmore traded to thr Wizards
21:53 - DeAndre Ayton signs with Lakers
36:...
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to all the trades, signings, extensions and scattered rumors that happened during the first full day of NBA Free Agency!
01:55 - Bucks Sign Myles Turner, Waive Dame Lillard
35:03 - Pacers Lose Turner... Now What?
53:55 - SGA Extends, JJJ Injured
58:25 - Cavs Sign Larry Nance Jr.
1:06:23 - Knicks Sign Guerschon Yabusele
1:10:17 - Nuggets Trade Saric...
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (GMAC) to react to all the trades, signings, extensions and scattered rumors that happened during the first night of NBA Free Agency!
04:00 - Knicks intend to sign Jordan Clarkson
06:40 - Michael Porter Jr traded for Cam Johnson
31:08 - Atlanta Hawks sign Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luke Kennard
48:52 - Rockets sign Clint Capella, Dorian Finney-Smith
1:04:...
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to several of the NBA transactions that have already been reported on the eve of free agency.
04:10 - Houston Rockets "Cleaning House"
33:00 - LeBron James & His Uncertain Future
48:57 - DeAndre Ayton Bought Out By Blazers
1:01:33 - Minneosta Timberwolves "Run It Back"
1:15:07 - James Harden's New Deal w/ LAC
1:24:27 - Collin Sexton for Jusef Nurk...
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for live reaction & analysis to all the selections & all the trades made in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft!
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In part 3 of 3 of this very special edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for live reaction & analysis to everything that happened during picks 21-30 in first round of the 2025 NBA Draft!
4:56 - PICK #21. Jazz draft Will Riley (Illinois) – Traded to Wizards
12:19 - PICK #22. Hawks draft Drake Powell (North Carolina) – Traded to Nets
19:15 - PICK #23. Pelicans draft Asa Newell (Georgia) – Traded to Ha...
In part 2 of 3 of this very special edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for live reaction & analysis to everything that happened during picks 11-20 in first round of the 2025 NBA Draft!
1:52 - PICK #11. Trail Blazers draft Cedric Coward (Washington State) – Traded to Grizzlies\
8:32 - PICK #12. Bulls draft Noa Essengue (Ratiopharm Ulm)
12:05 - PICK #13. Hawks draft Derik Queen (Maryland) – Traded t...
In part 1 of 3 of this very special edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for live reaction & analysis to everything that happened during picks 1-10 in first round of the 2025 NBA Draft!
12:00 - PICK #1. Mavericks draft Cooper Flagg (Duke)
23:14 - PICK #2. Spurs draft Dylan Harper (Rutgers)
33:32 - PICK #3. 76ers draft VJ Edgecombe (Baylor)
41:40 - PICK #4. Hornets draft Kon Knueppel (Duke)
48:10 - PIC...
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (GMAC) to discuss the several NBA trades that have happened in the last 48 hours.
06:00 - Celtics Trade Jrue Holiday to POR & Kristaps Porzingis to ATL
27:15 - Portland acquires Jrue Holiday
40:24 - Pelicans acquire Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey from Wizards for CJ McCollum
56:09 - Hawks acquires Kristaps Porzingis
1:04:28 - Kyrie Irving Extension
1:12:19 - S...
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the NBA Champion, Oklahoma City Thunder.
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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Eastern Conference Champion, Indiana Pacers.
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie joined by Bryce Simon to do their final 2025 NBA Mock Draft, where we try to guess what directions teams will go.
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, the Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA Champions, and Kevin Durant has been traded to the Houston Rockets. Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon talk about it all here!
02:11 - OKC Thunder Win NBA Title
31:48 - Tyrese Haliburton Injured
52:51 - Kevin Durant Traded to the Rockets
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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the New York Knicks (FINALLY).
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In this edition of the Game Theory podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap Game 6 of the NBA Final between the Pacers & Thunder (2:00). They also discuss the latest KD trade rumors (42:00), Ace Bailey's refusal to work out for several teams (58:00), some NBA Draft news and more.
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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the San Antonio Spurs.
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In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the future of the Brooklyn Nets.
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