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Game Theory Podcast

Sam Vecenie
NBA
NBA Rookie Class
Victor Wembanyama
Toronto Raptors
Pascal Siakam
Chet Holmgren
NBA Draft
Jaime Jaquez
Indiana Pacers
Houston Rockets
Oklahoma City Thunder
Victor Oladipo
Golden State Warriors
Cleveland Cavaliers
Los Angeles Lakers
NBA Trade Deadline
Draft Prospects
Scoot Henderson
Dereck Lively II
Brandon Miller

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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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 they increase ceiling?  

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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 Flagg

24:45 VJ Edgecombe

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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 discuss the projected top 3 - D... more

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 Utah Jazz & Chicago Bulls, key pl... more

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Bryce Simon
Guest analyst and podcast co-host at Motor City Hoops
Episode: 2015 NBA Re-Draft! | Game Theory Podcast
Adam Finkelstein
CBS Sports High School Rankings and NBA Draft expert
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Episode: Six Interesting NBA Draft Prospects w/ Adam Finkelstein | Game Theory Podcast w/ Sam Vecenie
Fred Katz
NBA Writer at The Athletic
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Episode: Most Important Players In The NBA This Season w/ Fred Katz of The Athletic
Samson Folk
A leading expert on the Toronto Raptors
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Episode: Raptors Hold the Keys at the Trade Deadline Again, so what now? Also, Warriors and Kuminga blow up?

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Sam Vecenie
Sam Vecenie is a Senior NBA Writer known for his insights into basketball analysis, player evaluations, and team strategies.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Y’all need to Lose GMAC

    Brice and Sam keep it professional, GMAC acts like someone calling into a local sports station.

    It’s very off putting how unprofessional he is.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    LanceThomasSTAN
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bryce Simons is a a bad podcaster

    Sam provides excellent analysis and Bryce just agrees with him in the most annoying way.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jamraad
    United Statesa month ago
  • Crutch phrase catastrophe

    Just change the name to the “At The End Of The Day” podcast. Sam says “at the end of the day” so many times it takes me out of it. And I can hear them coming. Don’t get me started on him saying “honestly” or “to be completely honest”. I would hope you are being honest. Take away all the times he says these crutch phrases and we’ll have a listenable 45 minute podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ShanMars
    Canadaa month ago
  • “At the end of the day”

    At the end of the day you’ll hear Sam say “at the end of the day” a whole lot right here. Enjoy.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    still atit
    United Statesa month ago
  • Weeds

    I really like this podcast and do consider myself a basketball sicko, but even for me this really gets a bit too deep into the weeds occasionally. I understand they have to really search for some content in the offseason, but 1 hour and 45 minutes on the 17th through 25th best defenders in the league is wild. We’re talking about 9 players. That’s 12 minutes each devoted to a single player. That’s insane.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    dirtylebs
    United States3 months ago

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Positive feedback highlights the engaging rapport between the hosts and their expertise on the subject matter.
Some criticisms mention occasional long-winded discussions that veer off topic, impacting engagement.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis, often commenting on the thoughtful breakdown of player performances and team strategies.

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#195
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Preseason NBA MVP, DPOY & ROY picks in 2025-26 | Jokic? SGA? Wemby and Flagg? | Game Theory Podcast
Q: Which teams do you think will exceed expectations this season?
Teams like the Atlanta Hawks and the Orlando Magic are projected to win a lot, making their coaches potential candidates for Coach of the Year.
Preseason NBA MVP, DPOY & ROY picks in 2025-26 | Jokic? SGA? Wemby and Flagg? | Game Theory Podcast
Q: What are your predictions for the Rookie of the Year?
Cooper Flagg is expected to win Rookie of the Year, with potential threats including Trey Johnson and VJ.
NBA FINALS - Pacers/Thunder Game 3 Reaction! PLUS: 2025 NBA Draft Guide ! | GAME THEORY PODCAST
Q: What are your thoughts on the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft?
It appears to be a quiet and slow process for teams, focused heavily on potential trades rather than a definitive player ranking at this early stage.
NBA FINALS - Pacers/Thunder Game 3 Reaction! PLUS: 2025 NBA Draft Guide ! | GAME THEORY PODCAST
Q: What impressed you most about the Pacers' defense in Game 3?
The aggressive mentality and physicality they exhibited, especially through players like Nembhard and Halliburton, who effectively pressured OKC's offensive flow.
Los Angeles Lakers | Game Theory Offseason Preview
Q: How do they build out the core surrounding LeBron, Luka, and Austin Reeves?
The hosts discuss the financial constraints and the need to identify suitable trades to balance the roster effectively.

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