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Sam Vecenie 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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- 3 days ago1h 8m
Jalen Duren Watch, Plus Future NBA Trade and Free Agency Lookahead with Grant Liffmann
Sam is joined by Grant Liffmann of NBC Sports to discuss the ongoing contract battle between the Pistons and Jalen Duren. Then, they look ahead to some of the biggest players who could hit free agency after this season, as well as some potential trade candidates. Plus, they do a rapid-fire round covering the biggest question mark for every contender. Intro Jalen Duren saga from a front office perspective Brandon Ingram’s Achilles injury Jamal Shead’s $24M extension New team-building trends How will new draft lottery rules affect the trade deadline? Possible big-name future free agents Rudy Gobert Michael Porter Jr. Tyler Herro Are the Warriors big-game hunting at the deadline? LA Clippers Speed Round: Biggest question marks for title contenders
- 1 weeks ago1h 55m
Biggest NBA X-Factors of the 2026-27 Season
Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to draft the NBA names that could totally swing their team's 2026-27 season, including Paolo Banchero, LaMelo Ball, Walker Kessler, and many others. We'll also talk some injuries to Charlotte Hornets' stars, a Buddy Hield for Rob Dillingham trade, and Stephen Curry's contract extension. INTRO Steph Curry’s extension Buddy Hield / Rob Dillingham trade Hornets injuries piling up TOP 10 NBA X-FACTORS LaMelo Ball Paolo Banchero Bam Adebayo Fed Van Vleet Tyrese Haliburton Kyrie Irving Jaren Jackson Jr. Mitchell Robinson Walker Kessler Christian Braun
- 1 weeks ago1h 57m
NBA Watchability Index, Plus The Jalen Duren Saga Continues, and KAT Extension Talks with Dave DuFour
Sam is joined by The Athletic's Dave DuFour to discuss the tense contract standoff between Jalen Duren and the Pistons, and Karl-Anthony Towns' stalled extension talks with the Knicks, before creating the NBA Watchability Index where Sam and Dave highlight their 10 most watchable NBA teams for this upcoming season. Intro Jalen Duren saga continues Karl-Anthony Towns stalled extension talks NBA Watchability Index Philadelphia 76ers Minnesota Timberwovles San Antonio Spurs New York Knicks Toronto Raptors Utah Jazz Indiana Pacers Los Angeles Lakers Washington Wizards Oklahoma City Thunder
- 2 weeks ago1h 42m
Top 10 NBA Rookies We're Excited to See, Plus Keyonte, Ausar & Other New Deals
Sam opens by talking about his move to team up with Russillo and Barstool and what people can expect from the new version of the show! Then, Bryce Simon joins to react to a bunch of guys getting new contracts, including Keyonte George and Ausar Thompson, before going through the top 10 rookies they’re most excited to watch this season. Sam on teaming up with Russillo and Barstool CONTRACT EXTENSIONS Keyonte George Ausar Thompson Jalen Duren Pelle Larsson EXCITING ROOKIES Caleb Wilson Cam Boozer Darryn Peterson AJ Dybantsa Keaton Wagler Brayden Burries Darius Acuff Yaxel Lendeborg Mikel Brown Jr. Cameron Carr
- 4 weeks ago2h 23m
Mock Rookie Extensions for 2023 NBA Draft | Miller, Wallace, Ausar, more | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon going through the 2023 Draft Class & prediction all potential rookie extensions for each eligible player ahead of next months deadline. INTRO Mock Rookie Extensions (Preview) Brandon Miller Scoot Henderson Amen Thompson (reaction to his extension) Ausar Thompson Anthony Black Bilal Coulibaly Jarace Walker Taylor Hendricks Cason Wallace Dereck Lively II Gradey Dick, Jordan Hawkins, Kobe Bufkin Keyonte George Jaime Jaquez Jr. Brandin Podziemski Noah Clowney Remaining Potential Extensions OUTROCHECK 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.
- Sep 4, 20261h 31m
LA Clippers Get LARGEST Punishment in NBA History for Kawhi Leonard Cap Circumvention | What Now?
The Pablo Torre Clippers investigation has come to a final conclusion, where the Clippers have received the worst punishment in NBA history. The Athletic's Law Murray joins the show to discuss what this all means, why the league came down so hard on the Clippers, and where the team goes from here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Aug 31, 20261h 45m
Peyton Watson Traded to Cavaliers | Kuminga signs with Wolves | Klay to Heat | Mathurin to Pelicans | 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 has you covered in this show. INTRO Peyton Watson signed & traded to Cavaliers in 3-team trade (Max Strus to LAC) What's next for Denver after losing Peyton Watson? Jonathan Kuminga signs with Timberwolves Quince! Shopify! Josh Green traded to Jazz for Cody Williams & John Konchar Klay Thompson signs with Heat Bennedict Mathurin signs with Pelicans 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.
- Aug 24, 20261h 31m
TOP 25 DEFENDERS IN THE NBA! | Part Two: 12 to 1 | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to continue their annual countdown of the best defenders in the NBA today! Here in part 2, they go from #12 to #1 (if you missed part 1 counting down #25 to #13, check out the previous episode that aired last Sunday). 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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