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Game Theory Podcast
Hosted by Sam Vecenie · EN
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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What do Nuggets do with Peyton Watson, Spencer Jones? Plus, Jalen Duren and other free agents
5d ago01:35:45Tap to summarizeIn this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to discuss several NBA restricted free agents, like Peyton Watson, Jalen Duren, Ben Mathurin & more. (0:00) INTRO (4:20) Will the Nuggets match the Spencer Jones offer sheet from OKC? (22:14) Will they re-sign Peyton Watson? (47:37) Jordan Walsh extends with Celtics (51:20) Jalen Duran (1:14:49) Ben Mathurin (1:28:51 ) Mario Hezonja signs with Cavaliers (1:33:23) OUTRO CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →LeBron James Chooses Philly! What this means for 76ers, Warriors, Cavs, Heat? | Game Theory Podcast
1w ago01:13:49Tap to summarizeIn this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to the long awaited decision finally made by Lebron James, who has agreed to sign a 2-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. (0:00) INTRO (1:13) Lebron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers (46:10) Biggest loser team as a result of Lebron not signing (1:11:32) OUTRO CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →LeBron Watch, Day 24 | What else have we learned about NBA Free Agency? | Game Theory Podcast
1w ago01:36:07Tap to summarizeIn this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon begin by discussing "Lebron Watch" & where things stand 24 days into the waiting game several NBA teams & the league office are stuck playing, before discussing several other NBA news items. (0:00) INTRO (1:30) The Latest On Lebron James (24:38) Mario Hezonja returning to the NBA? (29:52) Victor Wembanyama signs 25% max extension (49:25) Gary Trent Jr re-signs with Bucks; investigation opened by NBA (59:57) Quinten Post signs with Grizzlies (1:13:50) Lakers sign Ziaire Williams & Matisse Thybulle (1:24:07) Additional NBA News (1:31:35) WNBA Recommendation! (1:34:30) OUTRO CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Dort-Risacher Trade! Scouting Egor Demin, Will Riley, Khaman Maluach and other NBA Summer Leaguers
2w ago02:04:55Tap to summarizeIn this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to first react to the trade that sent Lu Dort & Ryan Nembhard to the Atlanta Hawks, former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks & 3 second-round picks to the OKC Thunder. Then, they continue recapping NBA Summer League & discuss all the performances from non-rookies out in Las Vegas. (0:00) INTRO (7:00) OKC trades Lu Dort for picks, second apron space (21:11) Atlanta trades for Lu Dort (31:01) Dallas trades for Zaccharie Risacher (44:30) Summer League Vets! (2:02:44) OUTRO CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Scouting Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff, and all of the other Rookies at Summer League | Game Theory
2w ago01:17:46Tap to summarizeIn this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Es Baraheni (The Athletic NBA Daily, Raptors Republic) to give their takeaways from NBA Summer League & the performances of the picks outside the Top 4. 1:26 Keaton Wagler 10:07 Morez Johnson Jr. 19:25 Brayden Burries 25:30 Darius Acuff Jr., Emanuel Sharp, Alex Karaban 32:50 Allen Graves 41:28 Kingston Flemings 48:10 Bruce Thornton, Koa Peat & several others!~ CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Scouting AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson, Cam Boozer & Darryn Peterson | NBA Summer League | Game Theory
2w ago00:51:13Tap to summarizeIn this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Es Baraheni (The Athletic NBA Daily, Raptors Republic) to give their takeaways from NBA Summer League & the performances of the top 4 picks in the NBA Draft: AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson, Cam Boozer & Darryn Peterson. 03:43 Caleb Wilson 21:33 AJ Dybantsa 32:04 Darryn Peterson 40:31 Cam Boozer CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Where Is LeBron James Going? | NBA Free Agency Roundup, including Eason, Ayton | Game Theory Podcast
4w ago01:20:51Tap to summarizeIn this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the latest verion of the Lebron James sweepstakes before going through several free agents signings that occurred over the weekend. 02:15 The latest on Lebron James & The Decision 4.0 23:57 Rui Hachimura landing spots 34:28 Peyton Watson 35:14 Jalen Duren 36:26 Jonathan Kuminga 38:30 Tari Eason re-signs with Rockets 46:59 Anfernee Simons signs with 76ers 50:14 Neemias Queta extends with Celtics 59:48 Deandre Ayton traded to Wizards for Jaden Hardy, picks 1:07:22 Andre Drummond signs with Knicks 1:12:39 - FLURRY OF OTHER SIGNINGS + OUTRO CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →JAYLEN BROWN TRADED TO 76ers | Lakers Sign, Trade for Kessler | NBA Free Agency Madness
Jul 202:02:49Tap to summarizeIn this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the MADNESS that occurred in the NBA during the first full day of free agency. 02:37 Jaylen Brown traded to the 76ers 27:28 Paul George traded to the Celtics 39:46 Mitchel Robinson signs with Celtics 45:41 The Lakers Had A BUSY Day! 1:08:10 Utah trades Walker Kessler; Signs Jasxon Hayes 1:17:10 Norman Powel signs with Bulls 1:24:45 John Collins signs with Pistons 1:37:10 Tobias Harris signs with Spurs 1:45:18 Marcus Smart to Rockets/Kelly Oubre to Pacers 1:48:00 Santi Aldama traded to Mavericks 1:53:16 Jonathan Isaac, Jevon Carter, Nikola Vucevic to Magic 1:54:46 Mo Wagner to Nets 1:56:02 De'Anthony Melton to Warriors CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →2026 NBA Free Agency! | Kawhi Back To TOR? | Lebron Exits Lakers | The Latest: Jalen Duren
Jul 101:31:07Tap to summarizeIn this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to all the transactions from day/night 1 of NBA Free Agency. 01:12 Clippers trade Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors 28:50 Lakers begin life after Lebron James 1:02:27 Luke Kennard signs with Suns 1:04:49 Keon Ellis sign with Nets 1:06:15 Kobe Sanders re-signs with Clippers 1:07:08 Branden Carlson/Rob Williams sign with Trail Blazers 1:08:40 Tim Hardaway Jr sign with Heat 1:11:23 Ousmane Dieng re-signs with Bucks 1:12:06 Jock Landale re-signs with Hawks 1:15:13 LIVE CHAT QUESTIONS: What happens with Jalen Duren? CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Ja Morant Traded to Blazers?! | Warriors chasing LeBron, AD | Jalen Duren at impasse with Pistons
Jun 3001:27:01Tap to summarizeIn this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the reported NBA moves & rumors that have occurred so far this offseason. 02:35 Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to the Blazers 20:12 Warriors re-sign Porzingis/Draymond opts out/plan to acquire Lebron, AD 34:49 Pistons re-sign Kevin Huerter; Jalen Duren (RFA) taking meetings 54:33 Knicks re-sign Landry Shamet; Dolan refuses to exceed 2nd Apron to re-sign Mitchell Robinson 1:00:20 Jazz re-sign Jusef Nurkic 1:03:23 Heat extend Andrew Wiggins after opt-in 1:07:30 UPDATE on Ja Morant trade 1:09:01 Spurs re-sing Julian Champagnie & Harrison Barnes 1:16:08 Long List Of Player Options CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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