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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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NBA Christmas Day Primer! | Hornets Love/Hate Watch | Fav League Pass Teams | Week 9 NBA Takeaways

Dec 22, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 9 of the NBA season. 05:00 - Eastern Conference Playoffs will be Competitive AND Interesting 21:23...

Knicks Win NBA Cup! | Kon vs Coop Rookie Of The Year Race | Bucks Buyers? | Kings Teardown? | Game Theory Podcast

Dec 18, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are first joined by Andrew Claudio to recap the New York Knicks winning the 2025 NBA Cup & discuss whether they should be considered the best team in...

NBA Trade Deadline Primer | Contending Teams Making Moves? | One Trade That Makes Sense Leaguewide

Dec 16, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon take a break from draft coverage to go through their first NBA trade deadline preview now that teams are officially able to discuss trades that...

Spurs REAL Title Contenders | Knicks BEST In The East | Who Wins The NBA Cup? | Week 8 NBA Takeaways

Dec 15, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 8 of the NBA season. 07:06 - Spurs are real NBA title contenders 32:16 - Knicks are better with Josh Hart...

What has surprised CBS Sports Adam Finkelstein most about the 2026 NBA Draft freshman class? | Game Theory Draft Show

Dec 9, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Adam Finkelstein of CBS Sports to break down the last week of college hoops & highlight the performances of several NBA Draft prospects. 12:45 - What...

Biggest takeaways through 7 weeks of the NBA season w/ Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight | Game Theory

Dec 8, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & special guest Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight give their 3 biggest takeaways through week 7 of the NBA season. 03:12 - Are We Underestimating the Timberwolves?...

Giannis Future In MIL Uncertain?! | NBA Awards Through 20 Games! | Game Theory Podcast

Dec 5, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon begin with a discussion of the latest possible Giannis trade report from Shams Charania & whether his future in Milwaukee could be coming to an end...

2026 NBA Draft: Feast Week Delivers | Cameron Carr’s Upside is Real | Cam Boozer Explodes | Game Theory Podcast

Dec 2, 2025·—

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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. 05:50 - Biggest winner: Cameron Carr, Baylor...

Lakers: Real Contenders? | Fun Miami Heat | Unsung NBA Heroes | Clippers Mess | Game Theory Podcast

Dec 1, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 6 of the NBA season. 06:28 - Los Angeles Lakers: Trade Away From Real Contention? 35:15 - Unsung Heroes On...

NBA Sophomore Class Through 100 Games | Castle, Sarr, Risacher, Reed, more | Game Theory Podcast

Nov 28, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through several players from the 2024 NBA Draft & assess their performances so far during their sophomore NBA seasons. 11:00 Steph Castle 23:20...

Cam Boozer Weird Start | Kingston Flemings Breakout | Illinois Best Prospect? | Game Theory Draft Show

Nov 25, 2025·—

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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. 02:03 - Champions’ Classic Draft Takes 30:00...

Should Pelicans Trade Zion? | Thunder on Historic Pace | Knicks Depth | Superstar Maxey

Nov 24, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 5 of the NBA season. 05:13 - Tyrse Maxey is a Superstar 26:24 - Pelicans need to move Zion Williamson (?)...

LaMelo Wants Out (?!), Pistons On FIRE, LeBron Back & All-Star Game Picture | Game Theory Podcast

Nov 21, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap the last several days of NBA news, storylines & standout performances. 06:35 - Detroit Pistons are ON FIRE! (11 Straight Wins) 37:34 - Lebron...

Mikel Brown Jr. STARS | AJ Dybantsa vs. UConn | Braden Smith vs. Alabama | Michigan's Mara and Yaxel | Game Theory Draft Show

Nov 18, 2025·—

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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. 05:48 - Mikel Brown Jr vs Kentucky 16:20 - AJ...

Nikola Jokic is Breaking Basketball | Warriors, Curry Still Have Juice | Hawks | Week 4 Takeaways

Nov 17, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 4 of the NBA season. 04:55 - Nikola Jokic is breaking basketball 23:10 - League is in Good Hands 34:35 - The...

Nico Harrison Fired | Mavericks Rebuild? | Kings Vets | Reed Sheppard Good? Clippers Bad? | Game Theory Podcast

Nov 14, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap the last several days of NBA news, storylines & standout performances. 04:00 - Nico Harrison Fired 18:00 - Do Mavericks Rebuild? 45:00...

Caleb Wilson BREAKOUT | Dybantsa, Peterson Impress | Boozer Flaws? | Game Theory NBA Draft Show

Nov 11, 2025·—

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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. 02:08 - Caleb Wilson: Week One’s Stock Riser...

Sengun vs. Wemby Rivalry , Hot Pistons, Alex Sarr Breakout, Bucks High Ceiling | Week 3 NBA Takeaways | Game Theory Podcast

Nov 10, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 3 of the NBA season. 03:43 - Sengun vs. Wemby: Next Great Big Rivalry 25:00 - Pistons have set floor. Can...

NBA Rookie Analysis Through 10 Games | Flagg, Edgecombe, Hornets, more! | Game Theory Podast

Nov 7, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through several rookies from the 2025 NBA Draft Class & analyze their performances through the first 10-ish games of their careers. 10:05 Cooper...

2026 NBA Draft Preview: Peterson, Boozer or Dybantsa at No.1? | Game Theory NBA Draft Show

Nov 4, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for a discussion about the 2026 NBA Draft, first looking about how to evaluate players in the early part of the college season. They then...

Ja Suspended , Trae Young Out & the Fun Chicago Bulls! | NBA Takeaways - Week 2 | Game Theory Podcast

Nov 3, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 2 of the NBA season. Topics include: Ja Morant's suspension in Memphis, Trae Young's injury, the very fun...

Wemby and 5-0 Spurs! | Bucks 76ers, Magic are East’s Biggest Stories | Game Theory Podcast

Oct 31, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the NBA games from last few days & discuss several of the emerging storylines from the start of the NBA season. This includes the 5-0 Spurs...

Wemby's Legit MVP Chances, Sixers Fun Backcourt, WTF Mavs | NBA Week One Takeaways | Game Theory

Oct 27, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through their 3 biggest takeaways from the first week of NBA basketball * discuss how sustainable each takeaway for the rest of the NBA season...

OMG Wemby, Steph's Still Got It, VJ Edgecombe's Impressive Debut & Several Other NBA Opening 72-HR Takeaways (PLUS: Gambling Scandal Reactions) | Game Theory Podcast

Oct 24, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio to react to Thursday night's overtime thriller between the Warriors & Nuggets (2:10), as well as the NBA Finals rematch between the...

NBA Opening Night! | HOU/OKC, GSW/LAL Reactions | PLUS: NBA Extensions Recap | Game Theory Podcast

Oct 22, 2025·—

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the NBA's opening night double-overtime thriller in Oklahoma City between the Rockets & Thunder (1:30), as well as the Lebron-less edition...