Game Theory Podcast

Sam Vecenie
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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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

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

    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

    2h 9m

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

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

    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

    1h 14m

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

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

    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

    2h 8m

  4. 30/12/2024

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

    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 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

    2h 25m

  5. 23/12/2024

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

    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 performing. Finally, Sam wants to talk to Dave about the NBA and if it's actually worse now. 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

    1h 58m

  6. 19/12/2024

    NBA Cup, Zach Lavine trade rumors & another 2025 NBA Draft Q & A!

    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 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 This episode of Game Theory is brought to you by BETTER HELP. If you're thinking of starting therapy, give Better Help a try. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/GAMETHEORY today to get 10 percent off your first month. DUER is Built for Doing, with styles of stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel for everyone in every season. Right now, my listeners get 20% off your first purchase when you use my exclusive URL: shopduer.com/GAMETHEORY ROBINHOOD GOLD provides the privileges of the high net worth for any net worth, for just $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 30m

  7. 16/12/2024

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

    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 06:25 - Bucks vs Hawks Recap 17:30 - Thunder vs Rockets Recap 34:55 - NBA CUP FINAL PREVIEW: Bucks vs Thunder 44:00 - Dennis Schroder traded from Brooklyn to the Golden State Warriors 55:30 - Paul Reed released by the Detroit Pistons 1:05:27 - Philadelphia 76ers lose rookie Jared McCain & Joel Embiid (again); season from hell continues 1:27:40 - A conversation about Ace Bailey; nitpicking or fair evaluation 1:50:56 - TRIVIA TIME w/ GMAC 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 This episode of Game Theory is brought to you by BETTER HELP. If you're thinking of starting therapy, give Better Help a try. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/GAMETHEORY today to get 10 percent off your first month. DUER is Built for Doing, with styles of stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel for everyone in every season. Right now, my listeners get 20% off your first purchase when you use my exclusive URL: shopduer.com/GAMETHEORY ROBINHOOD GOLD provides the privileges of the high net worth for any net worth, for just $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 12m

  8. 13/12/2024

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

    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 NBA Cup and what we expect over the weekend! 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 This episode of Game Theory is brought to you by BETTER HELP. If you're thinking of starting therapy, give Better Help a try. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/GAMETHEORY today to get 10 percent off your first month. DUER is Built for Doing, with styles of stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel for everyone in every season. Right now, my listeners get 20% off your first purchase when you use my exclusive URL: shopduer.com/GAMETHEORY ROBINHOOD GOLD provides the privileges of the high net worth for any net worth, for just $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 5m
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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.

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  • Creator
    Sam Vecenie
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    607
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    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sam Vecenie, 2015-2020
  • Show Website
    Game Theory Podcast

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