Game Theory Podcast

Sam Vecenie

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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20 episodes
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Friday · 1 hr 35 min
Warriors Lose LeBron Chase, Re-Sign Draymond Green, What Now? | Game Theory Podcast
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to have a lengthy discussion about the Golden State Warriors and what's next for the premier franchise of the last 10 years after losing out on LeBron James.
Monday · 1 hr 35 min
What do Nuggets do with Peyton Watson, Spencer Jones? Plus, Jalen Duren and other free agents
In 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.
July 25 · 1 hr 13 min
LeBron James Chooses Philly! What this means for 76ers, Warriors, Cavs, Heat? | Game Theory Podcast
In 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.
July 24 · 1 hr 36 min
LeBron Watch, Day 24 | What else have we learned about NBA Free Agency? | Game Theory Podcast
In 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.
July 20 · 2 hr 4 min
Dort-Risacher Trade! Scouting Egor Demin, Will Riley, Khaman Maluach and other NBA Summer Leaguers
In 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.
July 18 · 1 hr 17 min
Scouting Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff, and all of the other Rookies at Summer League | Game Theory
In 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.
July 17 · 51 min
Scouting AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson, Cam Boozer & Darryn Peterson | NBA Summer League | Game Theory
In 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.
July 6 · 1 hr 20 min
Where Is LeBron James Going? | NBA Free Agency Roundup, including Eason, Ayton | Game Theory Podcast
In 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.
July 2 · 2 hr 2 min
JAYLEN BROWN TRADED TO 76ers | Lakers Sign, Trade for Kessler | NBA Free Agency Madness
In 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.
July 1 · 1 hr 31 min
2026 NBA Free Agency! | Kawhi Back To TOR? | Lebron Exits Lakers | The Latest: Jalen Duren
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to all the transactions from day/night 1 of NBA Free Agency.
June 30 · 1 hr 27 min
Ja Morant Traded to Blazers?! | Warriors chasing LeBron, AD | Jalen Duren at impasse with Pistons
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the reported NBA moves & rumors that have occurred so far this offseason.
June 29 · 1 hr 42 min
NBA Offseason! | Miles Bridges Traded | Austin Reaves back to Lakers | Celtics, Jaylen Brown plans?
In 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.
June 26 · 1 hr 5 min
LAMELO TO MINNESOTA?! Timberwolves/Hornets Trade Reaction! | Game Theory Podcast
In 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.
June 25 · 2 hr 49 min
2026 NBA Draft | Second Round SICKOS Stream w/ Sam Vecenie and Kyle Mann! | Game Theory Podcast
In 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!
June 24 · 3 hr 57 min
2026 NBA DRAFT LIVE SHOW!!! (Round 1) with Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon | Game Theory Podcast
In 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!
June 23 · 1 hr 28 min
BREAKING: Giannis Antetokounmpo TRADED To Miami Heat! | Julius Randle to Nets | Ayo Dosunmu Contract | Game Theory Podcast
Giannis 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.
June 23 · 2 hr 1 min
Final 2026 NBA Mock Draft | Trae Young Extends in Washington | McCollum, Wiggins to Hawks
In 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!
June 22 · 56 min
Washington Wizards | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Washington Wizards & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
June 21 · 44 min
Dallas Mavericks | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Dallas Mavericks & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.
June 20 · 50 min
Utah Jazz | Game Theory Offseason Preview
In this Game Theory offseason preview, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the Utah Jazz & several big decisions they have to make this offseason.

Game Theory Podcast

Warriors Lose LeBron Chase, Re-Sign Draymond Green, What Now? | Game Theory Podcast

What do Nuggets do with Peyton Watson, Spencer Jones? Plus, Jalen Duren and other free agents

LeBron James Chooses Philly! What this means for 76ers, Warriors, Cavs, Heat? | Game Theory Podcast

LeBron Watch, Day 24 | What else have we learned about NBA Free Agency? | Game Theory Podcast

Dort-Risacher Trade! Scouting Egor Demin, Will Riley, Khaman Maluach and other NBA Summer Leaguers

Scouting Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff, and all of the other Rookies at Summer League | Game Theory

Scouting AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson, Cam Boozer & Darryn Peterson | NBA Summer League | Game Theory

Where Is LeBron James Going? | NBA Free Agency Roundup, including Eason, Ayton | Game Theory Podcast

JAYLEN BROWN TRADED TO 76ers | Lakers Sign, Trade for Kessler | NBA Free Agency Madness

2026 NBA Free Agency! | Kawhi Back To TOR? | Lebron Exits Lakers | The Latest: Jalen Duren

Ja Morant Traded to Blazers?! | Warriors chasing LeBron, AD | Jalen Duren at impasse with Pistons

NBA Offseason! | Miles Bridges Traded | Austin Reaves back to Lakers | Celtics, Jaylen Brown plans?

LAMELO TO MINNESOTA?! Timberwolves/Hornets Trade Reaction! | Game Theory Podcast

2026 NBA Draft | Second Round SICKOS Stream w/ Sam Vecenie and Kyle Mann! | Game Theory Podcast

2026 NBA DRAFT LIVE SHOW!!! (Round 1) with Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon | Game Theory Podcast

BREAKING: Giannis Antetokounmpo TRADED To Miami Heat! | Julius Randle to Nets | Ayo Dosunmu Contract | Game Theory Podcast

Final 2026 NBA Mock Draft | Trae Young Extends in Washington | McCollum, Wiggins to Hawks

Washington Wizards | Game Theory Offseason Preview

Dallas Mavericks | Game Theory Offseason Preview

Utah Jazz | Game Theory Offseason Preview