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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.

Game Theory Podcast Sam Vecenie

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    • 4.7 • 711 Ratings

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.

    NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday Show

    NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday Show

    The Bracket is here, and the NCAA Tournament starts this week. Bryce Simon and Sam Vecenie dive DEEP into the 2024 NCAA Tournament and give our Selection Sunday thoughts on picks, the Bracket, the NBA Draft implications, and more.

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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.
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    • 2 hr 52 min
    Next NBA Superstars

    Next NBA Superstars

    We're seeing players emerge this season. Is Jalen Williams truly special? The Spurs and Wizard are officially out of playoff contention. What do their offseasons look like?

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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.
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    • 2 hr 25 min
    Can the NBA be more Physical?

    Can the NBA be more Physical?

    Is the NBA soft? Can it be more physical? Less physical? We break it down. Also a look at the Pistons, Suns, and Championship Week.

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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.
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    • 2 hr 7 min
    NBA March Updates, Draft Prospects

    NBA March Updates, Draft Prospects

    What does Evan Mobley injury mean for the Cavs and his season? The Dallas Mavericks are struggling. Will they turn it around? More NBA Draft Prospects.
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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.
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    • 2 hr 15 min
    Zion Got His Groove Back; Trade Deadline Moves After One Month

    Zion Got His Groove Back; Trade Deadline Moves After One Month

    Is Zion starting to play like Zion? What NBA Trade Deadline deals working out? Sam Vecenie and Bryce SImon talk through latest NBA updates.

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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.
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    • 2 hr 10 min
    Best Non-Max, Non-Rookies Contracts in the NBA

    Best Non-Max, Non-Rookies Contracts in the NBA

    Everyone can't get a max contract. Who are the best non-rookie, non-max contracts in the NBA? We dive into the best deals out there and what that means for these teams and players moving forward.

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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.
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    • 1 hr 56 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
711 Ratings

711 Ratings

Saboethan02 ,

NBA Draft

Sad to hear listenership goes down on draft episodes bc those are my favorite ones. You guys do a great job being realistic on dudes, being early on dudes and finding guys off the beaten path. Thank you!

Josiphia ,

Not a fun listen

Makes for a pretty bad podcast when they are watching and talking about videos on an audio medium.

IodinePSD ,

Really regressed this season

Used to really like the show, thought it managed to cover lots of different lanes well, even as someone who finds draft stuff boring Sam made it work fine, but man this season feels like a slog, lots of stale bits and navel gazing. Bryce seems like a nice guy and he has energy but also seems like he’s on the show to tell Sam he has the exact same opinion as he does. Was hopeful the logo/graphic refresh would help but so far all it’s mostly led to going “haha Kai Jones!!” More often

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