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.

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    1h 50m

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    MAILBAG EXTRAVAGANGA (Part 1): Blazers Surge, Jalen Duren Growth & 2019 Re-Draft!

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    The Mavericks are (Predictably) SCREWED. Kyrie Irving's injury is rock bottom | GAME THEORY PODCAST

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  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    MVP, DPOY, All-NBA & a FULL NBA Awards Check-In! | GAME THEORY PODCAST

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  5. 28 FEB

    Suns, Sixers, Mavs & the Most Disapponting Teams in the NBA! | GAME THEORY PODCAST

    In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the most disappointing teams in the NBA this season, based on our preseason expectations. Then, Sam is joined by GMAC for another edition of Rec Center where they discuss Captain America: Brave New World, A Better Man, I'm Still Here & their picks for the 2025 Oscars.

    2h 13m

  6. 24 FEB

    Luka Doncic, Jimmy Butler, De'Aaron Fox & Other NBA Players in their New Home! | GAME THEORY PODCAST

    In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to go through several different traded NBA players & assessing how they have performed so far with their new teams. 03:10 - Golden State Warriors sign Taran Armstrong of Australia 07:55 - Checking in on Jimmy Butler & the Warriors 32:44 - Luka Doncic & the Los Angeles Lakers 48:15 - De'Aaron Fox & the San Antonio Spurs 55:08 - Zach Lavine & the Sacramento Kings 1:02:13 - Kyle Kuzma & the Milwaukee Bucks 1:15:35 - De'Andre Hunter & the Cleveland Cavaliers 1:20:41 - The Philadelphia 76ers & their "bucket of sadness" 1:29:12 - The HILARIOUS East play-in race 1:34:35 - GMAC & the Knicks humiliated by CLE/BOS this weekend 1:45:25 - TRIVIA! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADS 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 58m

  7. 21 FEB

    Victor Wembanyama OUT FOR THE SEASON (FULL REACTION) & NBA Sophomores Check-In | GAME THEORY PODCAST

    In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to Victor Wembanyama's season ending diagnosis & what it means for him, the Spurs & the NBA Awards race. Then, they'll check in with several players from Wemby's sophomore class. 3:05 - Maryland HC Kevin Willard's comments about Derik Queen (REACTION) 12:01 - Victor Wembanyama ruled OUT for the rest of the season due to deep vein thrombosis (REACTION) 19:05 - What does this mean for the NBA Awards race? (DPOY, All-Defense, All-NBA) 29:25 - Will the Spurs decide to tank now with Wemby gone for the season? 38:00 - NBA Sophomores! 38:22 - Victor Wembanyama 44:00 - Brandon Miller 54:00 - Scoot Henderson 1:01:44 - Amen Thompson 1:14:00 - Ausar Thompson 1:27:57 - Jarace Walker 1:32:45 - Cason Wallace 1:37:25 - Bilal Coulibaly 1:42:35 - Keyonte George 1:46:40 - Dereck Lively II 1:50:14 - Toumani Camara 1:59:37 - Jaime Jaquez Jr, Gradey Dick, Brandin Podziemski 2:06:00 - Bryce wants to know what Kansas/Bill Self is doing 2:11:16 - Cam Whitmore 2:14:29 - Anthony Black 2:17:37 - Ben Sheppard, Jordan Hawkins, Trayce Jackson-Davis, GG Jackson II, Marcus Sasser, Andre Jackson Jr., Nick Smith Jr. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADS 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 18m

  8. 17 FEB

    2025 NBA Mock Draft - February Edition | GAME THEORY PODCAST

    In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for another 2025 NBA MOCK DRAFT! (February Edition). Where do Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, Cooper Flagg, Egor Demin, and others get picked?!?! 01:59 - Allstar Weekend... and why we're doing a mock draft instead 04:02 - 2025 MOCK DRAFT! (Setup & honorable mentions) 14:29 - PICKS 1-5 51:06 - PICKS 6-10 1:16:37 - PICKS 11-15 1:50:03 - PICKS 16-20 2:09:53 - PICKS 21-25 2:34:43 - PICKS 26-30 2:51:33 - MOCK DRAFT RECAP CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADS 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 55m
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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
      628
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © Sam Vecenie, 2015-2020
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      Game Theory Podcast

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