Game Theory Podcast

Sam Vecenie
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    The Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Market | Game Theory Podcast

    In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast,  Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon assess the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market & go through several different trade options the Bucks should consider before next Thursdays deadline.  06:25 - Bucks willing to move Giannis 23:10 - Portland’s Role in Giannis Trade 32:27 - Can Knicks trade for Giannis? 47:38 - Wolves fit for Giannis? 1:03:00 - Can Heat Do Giannis deal before offseason? 1:13:40 - Warriors have easiest Giannis solution SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 50% OFF YOUR ONE MONTH TRIAL AT DRINKTRADE.COM/GAME.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 46m

  2. 6D AGO

    Bucks Need Answer From Giannis | Biggest Name Potentially Moved At Deadline | Hornets, Raptors, Sixers Intrigue | Week 14 NBA Takeaways | Game Theory Podcast

    In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 14 of the NBA season. 07:00 - The Bucks Need An Answer From Giannis Now 38:20 - Beyond Giannis, Who Is The Most Important Player Moved At The Deadline? 1:07:55 - What Should The Pelicans Actually Do At The Deadline? 1:23:00 - Do the Hornets start moving forward with this trio? 1:39:20 - Can a fully healthy Sixers team win the East? 1:51:30 - Blazers….what do we buy about this team and what’s next? SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 50% OFF YOUR ONE MONTH TRIAL AT DRINKTRADE.COM/GAME. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    2h 17m

  3. JAN 23

    Knicks in TROUBLE?! | Jimmy Butler tears ACL; Warriors Next Move? | Bucks are a MESS! | Game Theory Podcast

    In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are first joined by Andrew Claudio to discuss the Knicks recent alarmingly poor stretch & how things get turned around, whether it be with a trade or hitting the "play better" button (6:00). Then, they discuss Jimmy Butler's season ending injury (53:00), the latest edition of Bucks turmoil (1:19:00), Charles Bediako's eligibility case (1:30:00) & much more.  SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: RIGHT NOW, MIZZEN & MAIN IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 20% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE AT MIZZENANDMAIN.COM, PROMO CODE "GAME20" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 50m

  4. JAN 19

    Grizzlies Future Direction | Anthony Black, Jaylon Tyson Breakouts | Reed Sheppard Defense Questions | Game Theory Podcast

    In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 13 of the NBA season. 04:30 - Grizzlies: What’s real? What’s next? 38:28 - Anthony Black’s Leap Changes Magic 56:24 - Mizzen & Main! 57:59 - Raptors: What are they? Where are they going? 1:21:42 - Reed Sheppard Defensive Conundrum 1:38:39 - Cavaliers: Start Jaylon Tyson & build rotation chemistry 1:50:40 - Kawhi & the Kids Saved Clippers Season SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: RIGHT NOW, MIZZEN & MAIN IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 20% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE AT MIZZENANDMAIN.COM, PROMO CODE "GAME20" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    2h 8m

  5. JAN 16

    Midseason NBA Awards! | Game Theory Podcast

    In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to some NBA news before going through every major NBA award & team honors making their picks through the midway point of the season.   03:55 - Jonathan Kuminga "demands" trade from Warriors 10:12 - Lakers are looking for extra 1st round picks 20:00 - Eligible & inelligible players 23:21 - MVP 45:35 - All-NBA 1:18:15 - Defensive Player of the Year 1:28:14 - All-Defense 1:40:30 - Rookie of the Year/All-Rookie 1:50:10 - Coach of the Year 1:57:55 - Most Improved Player 2:01:55 - Sixth Man of the Year SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    2h 8m

  6. JAN 12

    NBA Takeaways: Ja Morant Trade Incoming? | Pistons, Pacers, Thunder Trade Plans? | Rudy Gobert Remains UNDERRATED | Game Theory Podcast

    In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 11 of the NBA season. 05:31 - Ja Morant Trade Market 45:08 - Pistons - Buy high, low or not at all 1:05:30 - Rudy Gobert Remains Undervalued 1:19:54 - Pacers - Sneaky sellers and buyers? 1:39:02 - Blazers Check In 1:56:20 - Thunder - Need a shakeup move? SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    2h 15m

  7. JAN 8

    Trae Young TRADED to Washington Wizards! McCollum, Kispert to Hawks | Kuminga Trade Predictions | Game Theory Podcast

    In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon talk about Trae Young's trade to the Washington Wizards from the Atlanta Hawks  01:50 - Hawks trade Trae Young to Wizards for McCollum, Kispert 06:45 - ATL perspective of this trade 30:17 - WAS perspective of this trade 1:01:13 - Jonathan Kuminga trade candidates SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: FOR A LIMITED TIME, OUR LISTENERS CAN GET THE HARRY’S PLUS TRIAL SET FOR ONLY $10 AT HARRYS.COM/GAMETHEORY. THIS SET INCLUDES THE ALL-NEW HARRY’S PLUS RAZOR, ONE REFINED 5-BLADE CARTRIDGE, A 2OZ FOAMING SHAVE GEL, AND A TRAVEL COVER TO PROTECT YOUR BLADES ON THE GO.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 24m

  8. JAN 6

    Darryn Peterson Injury Affecting Draft Stock? | 2026 NBA Draft Point Guard Class Is Special | Game Theory NBA Draft Show

    In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the last week of college hoops & highlight the performances fo several NBA Draft prospects. 00:00 INTRO 04:00 - Darryn Peterson: What’s Going On? 26:08 - Harry's! 27:58 - Point Guard Class Looks Great 53:29 - Bryce's Hypothetical Draft Scenario Question 1:03:05 - OUTRO SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!  SPONSORS: FOR A LIMITED TIME, OUR LISTENERS CAN GET THE HARRY’S PLUS TRIAL SET FOR ONLY $10 AT HARRYS.COM/GAMETHEORY. THIS SET INCLUDES THE ALL-NEW HARRY’S PLUS RAZOR, ONE REFINED 5-BLADE CARTRIDGE, A 2OZ FOAMING SHAVE GEL, AND A TRAVEL COVER TO PROTECT YOUR BLADES ON THE GO.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    777
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sam Vecenie, 2015-2020
  • Show Website
    Game Theory Podcast

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