Game Theory Podcast
bySam 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.
Episodes(40 episodes)
Episode 861
NBA Offseason! | Miles Bridges Traded | Austin Reaves back to Lakers | Celtics, Jaylen Brown plans?
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the reported NBA moves & rumors that have occured so far this offseason.
02:02 Hornets trade Miles Bridges To Suns for Allen/O'Neale
33:32 Austin Reaves re-signs with Lakers
44:10 Thunder trades Isaiah Joe; Re-signs Isaiah Hartenstein
1:01:43 Knicks re-sign Jose Alvarado
1:03:47 Pistons trade Isaiah Stewart to Grizzlies
1:08:27 Magic waive Jonathan Isaac
1:12:07 What are the Celtics doing with Jaylen Brown?
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Published: Jun 29, 2026Duration: 1h 42m 32s
Episode 860
LAMELO TO MINNESOTA?! Timberwolves/Hornets Trade Reaction! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the trade that sent LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves & Naz Reid, picks to the Charlotte Hornets.
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Published: Jun 26, 2026Duration: 1h 5m 52s
Episode 859
2026 NBA Draft | Second Round SICKOS Stream w/ Sam Vecenie and Kyle Mann! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podacst, Sam Vecenie is joined by Kyle Mann (The Ringer) to provide in the moment analysis of every player take in the 2nd round of the 2026 NBA Draft!
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Published: Jun 25, 2026Duration: 2h 49m 31s
Episode 858
2026 NBA DRAFT LIVE SHOW!!! (Round 1) with Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react LIVE to all 30 picks selected during the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft!
(24:58) - #1. Washington Wizards draft AJ Dybantsa (BYU)
(31:15) - #2. Utah Jazz draft Darryn Peterson (Kansas)
(37:19) - #3. Memphis Grizzlies draft Cameron Boozer (Duke)
(43:49) - #4. Chicago Bulls draft Caleb Wilson (North Carolina)
(50:09) - #5. LA Clippers draft Keaton Wagler (Illinois)
(55:58) - #6. Brooklyn Nets draft Mikel Brown Jr. (Louisville)
(1:02:40) - #7. Sacramento Kings draft Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas)
(1:08:11) - #8. Atlanta Hawks draft Kingston...
Published: Jun 24, 2026Duration: 3h 57m 6s
Episode 857
BREAKING: Giannis Antetokounmpo TRADED To Miami Heat! | Julius Randle to Nets | Ayo Dosunmu Contract | Game Theory Podcast
Giannis Antetokounmpo has finally been traded to the Miami Heat, so Andrew Claudio joins Sam Vecenie to break down the deal and what it means for the Heat, the Bucks and the rest of the league.
(0:00) GIANNIS TRADED TO THE MIAMI HEAT
(24:35) What's next for the Milwaukee Bucks?
(59:14) Wolves trade Julius Randle to Nets
(1:11:55) Nic Claxton traded to Bulls/Ayo Dosunmu re-signs w/ Timberwolves
(1:21:16) GMAC Shares Thoughts On Finally Seeing The Knicks Win A Title!
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Published: Jun 23, 2026Duration: 1h 28m 31s
Episode 856
Final 2026 NBA Mock Draft | Trae Young Extends in Washington | McCollum, Wiggins to Hawks
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon open reacting to the latest NBA news before conducting their Final Mock Draft before the real thing happens on Tuesday evening!
(1:25) Dusty May Named Head Coach of Dallas Mavericks
(7:25) Wizards re-sign Trae Young (4 years, $212-million)
(22:44) Hawks re-sign CJ McCollum; acquire Aaron Wiggins from OKC
(29:24) Suns re-sign Collin Gillespie & Jordan Goodwin
(33:44) Knicks re-sign Mo Diawara
(38:47) FINAL 2026 NBA MOCK DRAFT!
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Published: Jun 23, 2026Duration: 2h 1m 10s
Episode 855
Washington Wizards | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Washington Wizards & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Published: Jun 22, 2026Duration: 56m 31s
Episode 854
Dallas Mavericks | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Dallas Mavericks & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Published: Jun 21, 2026Duration: 44m 44s
Episode 853
Utah Jazz | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Utah Jazz & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Published: Jun 20, 2026Duration: 50m 41s
Episode 852
Brooklyn Nets | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Brooklyn Nets & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Published: Jun 20, 2026Duration: 1h 3m 21s
Episode 851
Chicago Bulls | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Chicago Bulls & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Published: Jun 19, 2026Duration: 45m 40s
Episode 850
Golden State Warriors | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Golden State Warriors & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Published: Jun 18, 2026Duration: 40m 34s
Episode 849
Sacramento Kings | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Sacramento Kings & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Published: Jun 17, 2026Duration: 39m 59s
Episode 848
2026 NBA MOCK DRAFT! | One Week Out! | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce SImon 1-to-30 & conduct their 3rd mock draft of the 2026 NBA Draft season with one week to go until the big night!
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Published: Jun 17, 2026Duration: 1h 52m 35s
Episode 847
Memphis Grizzlies | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Memphis Grizzlies & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Published: Jun 16, 2026Duration: 53m 0s
Episode 846
New York Knicks | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the 2026 NBA Champion New York Knicks & decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Published: Jun 16, 2026Duration: 41m 52s
Episode 845
San Antonio Spurs | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the San Antonio Spurs & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Published: Jun 15, 2026Duration: 56m 12s
Episode 844
Milwaukee Bucks | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Milwaukee Bucks & the key decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Published: Jun 15, 2026Duration: 53m 14s
Episode 843
New York Knicks WIN NBA TITLE Over San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 (REACTION) | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce SImon react to Game 5 of the NBA Finals which saw the New York Knicks win their first NBA Championship in 53 years as well as the San Antonio Spurs lose in 5 games on their home floor
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Published: Jun 14, 2026Duration: 1h 10m 44s
Episode 842
Indiana Pacers | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Indiana Pacers & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
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Published: Jun 12, 2026Duration: 33m 12s