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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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Where Is LeBron James Going? | NBA Free Agency Roundup, including Eason, Ayton | Game Theory Podcast
5d 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
1w ago02:02:49Tap 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
1w ago01:31:07Tap 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
2w ago01:27:01Tap 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.
Transcribe →NBA Offseason! | Miles Bridges Traded | Austin Reaves back to Lakers | Celtics, Jaylen Brown plans?
2w ago01:42:32Tap to summarizeIn 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? 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 →LAMELO TO MINNESOTA?! Timberwolves/Hornets Trade Reaction! | Game Theory Podcast
2w ago01:05:52Tap to summarizeIn 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. 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 Draft | Second Round SICKOS Stream w/ Sam Vecenie and Kyle Mann! | Game Theory Podcast
2w ago02:49:31Tap to summarizeIn 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! 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 DRAFT LIVE SHOW!!! (Round 1) with Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon | Game Theory Podcast
2w ago03:57:06Tap to summarizeIn 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 Flemings (Houston) (1:13:45) - #9. Dallas Mavericks draft Morez Johnson Jr. (Michigan) (1:19:20) - #10. Milwaukee Bucks draft Brayden Burries (Arizona) (1:27:45) - #11. Golden State Warriors draft Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan) (1:34:33) - #12. Oklahoma City Thunder draft Aday Mara (Michigan) (1:44:20) - #13. Miami Heat draft Nate Ament (Tennessee) (Traded to Milwaukee) (1:52:19) - #14. Charlotte Hornets draft Hannes Steinbach (Washington) (1:59:28) - #15. Chicago Bulls draft Dailyn Swain (Texas) (2:06:28) - #16. Memphis Grizzlies from Bennett Stirtz (Iowa) (Traded to Oklahoma City) (2:14:39) - #17. Oklahoma City Thunder draft Ebuka Okorie (Stanford) (Traded to Detroit via Memphis) (2:22:34) - #18. Charlotte Hornets draft Christian Anderson (Texas Tech) (2:28:12) - #19. Toronto Raptors draft Allen Graves (Santa Clara) (2:36:03) - #20. San Antonio Spurs draft Jayden Quaintance (2:42:19) - #21. Detroit Pistons draft Karim López (New Zealand Breakers) (Traded to Memphis) (2:49:28) - #22. Philadelphia 76ers draft Labaron Philon Jr. (Alabama) (2:55:00) - #23. Atlanta Hawks draft Zuby Ejiofor (St. John’s) (2:58:50) - #24. New York Knicks draft Cameron Carr (Baylor) (Reportedly traded to Los Angeles Lakers) (3:09:32) - #25. Los Angeles Lakers draft Sergio De Larrea (Valencia) (Reportedly traded to Dallas via New York) (3:17:52) - #26. Denver Nuggets draft Tarris Reed Jr. (Connecticut) (Reportedly traded to San Antonio) (3:23:45) - #27. Boston Celtics draft Chris Cenac Jr. (Houston) (3:30:50) - #28. Minnesota Timberwolves draft Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State) (Traded to Brooklyn) (3:35:10) - #29. Cleveland Cavaliers draft Alex Karaban (Connecticut) (Reportedly traded to Sacramento) (3:38:15) - #30. Dallas Mavericks draft Koa Peat (Arizona) (Reportedly traded to Phoenix via New York) 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 →BREAKING: Giannis Antetokounmpo TRADED To Miami Heat! | Julius Randle to Nets | Ayo Dosunmu Contract | Game Theory Podcast
3w ago01:28:31Tap to summarizeGiannis 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! 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 →Final 2026 NBA Mock Draft | Trae Young Extends in Washington | McCollum, Wiggins to Hawks
3w ago02:01:10Tap to summarizeIn 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! 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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