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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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Thunder take 2-1 lead over Spurs w/ Tyler Britton of Hoops Venue | Knicks Lead 2-0 | NBA Draft Lottery Proposal
3d ago01:23:11Tap to summarizeIn this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Tyler Britton of @HoopVenue to recap Game 3 of Thunder/Spurs, the first 2 games of Knicks/Cavs, the NBA's latest Draft Lottery Proposal & much more. 2:10 Thunder vs Spurs, WCF Game 3 42:58 Knicks vs Cavaliers. ECF Game 2 55:35 Josh Hart: "I've never been a big analystics guy" 1:01:43 Latest NBA Draft Lottery Reform Proposal 1:12:50 NBA All-Defense Teams 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 →Boston Celtics | Game Theory Offseason Preview
3d ago00:38:00Tap to summarizeIn this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Boston Celtics future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason. 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 →Detroit Pistons | Game Theory Offseason Preview
4d ago01:09:24Tap to summarizeIn this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Detroit Pistons future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason. 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 →Thunder and Spurs TIED at 1-1 | Knicks Stuns Cavs | NBA Conference Finals | Kidd OUT in Dallas
5d ago00:48:33Tap to summarizeIn this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder & the San Antonio Spurs, as well as other NBA news. 00:30 Spurs vs Thunder, Game 2 32:25 Knicks vs Cavaliers, Game 1 41:50 Jason Kidd OUT in Dallas 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 →Charlotte Hornets Offseason | Extend Brandon Miller? | Re-Sign Coby White? | NBA Draft, FA Preview
5d ago00:36:48Tap to summarizeIn this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Charlotte Hornets future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason. 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 →Lakers Offseason | LeBron Back? Re-Sign Austin Reaves? | NBA Draft, Free Agency Preview
6d ago00:56:13Tap to summarizeIn this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Los Angeles Lakers future & several big decisions they have to make this offseason. 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 →Cavaliers BLOW OUT Pistons in Game 7 | SGA Wins 2nd MVP | 2026 NBA Draft Questions and Notes
1w ago01:18:01Tap to summarizeIn this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to the Cleveland Cavaliers blowout win in Game 7 over the Detroit Pistons, before discussing the both upcoming conference finals series, SGA winning his second consecutive MVP & several NBA Draft related questions (prepared by Bryce for Sam). 01:28 SGA Wins 2nd Straight MVP 08:45 Cavaliers Upset Pistons With Game 7 Blowout 44:53 2026 NBA Draft Questions! 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 →Spurs BLOW Out Wolves for 3-2 lead | Daryl Morey OUT | Knicks, Thunder Sweep 76ers, Lakers | Game Theory Podcast
2w ago01:17:12Tap to summarizeIn this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap the past few nights of NBA Playoff games while also discussing the front office shakeup in Philadelphia. 01:45 NBA Draft Combine News 13:17 Daryl Morey OUT In Philadelphia 32:08 Spurs vs Timberwolves, Game 5 47:58 OKC Sweeps Lakers 56:55 Knicks Sweep 76ers 1:00:29 Pistons vs Cavaliers, Tied 2-2 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 →Wizards WIN 2026 NBA DRAFT LOTTERY! Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls move up | 2026 UPDATED NBA MOCK DRAFT
2w ago01:57:15Tap to summarizeIn this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the NBA Draft Lottery results (1:46) before doing a quick mock draft using the officially set order from 1-14 (44:08). 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 →Thunder, Pistons Take 2-0 Leads on Lakers, Cavs | Spurs Blow Out Wolves | Knicks up 2-0 | Game 2s!
3w ago01:00:47Tap to summarizeIn this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap each Game 2 from the second round of thev NBA playoffs. 01:45 Thunder vs Lakers, Game 2 18:40 Pistons vs Cavaliers, Game 2 35:07 Knicks vs 76ers, Game 2 49:52 Spurs vs Timberwolves, Game 2 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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