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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.
Language:
English
Episodes
NBA Trade Deadline Madness! No Giannis Trade! No Ja Trade! Zubac to Pacers! | Game Theory Podcast
2/5/2026
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down what happened on the NBA Trade Deadline itself! We break down the last second moves each team made!
01:57 - Giannis NOT Traded
17:30 - Trade Coffee!
19:10 - Subscribe to the Game Theory Substack!
20:00 - Ja Morant, also, NOT Traded
30:38 - Clippers trade Ivica Zubac to the Pacers
1:03:05 - Warriors trade Kuminga, Hield to the Hawks for Porzingis
1:14:45 - Ayo Dosunmu traded to the Timberwolves
1:27:17 - Jose Alvarado traded to the Knicks
1:31:10 - Tyus Jones (eventually) traded to the Mavericks
1:33:10 - Remaining Deadline Moves
1:40:20 - The State of the Tank Race
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Duration:01:52:17
NBA Trade Deadline Mania! Anthony Davis to Wizards?! Jared McCain to Thunder | Coby White to Hornets
2/4/2026
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the plethora of NBA trades that occurred on Tuesday with less than 24 hours to go until this year's deadline, including Anthony Davis to the Wizards, Jared McCain to the Thunder, Coby White to the Hornets, and we'll talk a bit more about James Harden to the Cavaliers
00:00 - INTRO
02:00 - Anthony Davis traded to Washington
25:30 - Trade Coffee!
28:10 - What's next for Dallas, post AD trade?
41:30 - Coby White traded to the Hornets
1:10:33 - Collin Sexton traded to the Bulls
1:24:28 - Chris Paul traded to Toronto (Ogbaji to Brooklyn)
1:27:45 - Jock Landale traded to Atlanta
1:29:22 - Lonzo Ball traded to Utah
1:30:30 - James Harden traded for Darius Garland
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Duration:01:52:00
NBA Trade Deadline! Grizzlies Trade Jaren Jackson Jr. to Jazz | Ivey to Bulls | Game Theory Podcast
2/3/2026
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the plethora of NBA trades that occurred on Tuesday with less than 48 hours to go until this year's deadline. (NOTE: James Harden was traded for Darius Garland soon after the show ended).
02:05 - Memphis TRADES Jaren Jackson Jr to the Jazz
24:28 - Utah ACQUIRES Jaren Jackson Jr from the Grizzlies
45:00 - Jaden Ivey, Mike Conley TRADED in Pistons/Bulls/Timberwolves 3-team deal
1:00:03 - Nikola Vucevic TRADED to BOS; Anfernee Simons TRADED to CHI
1:06:55 - James Harden REPORTED in talks to be traded AGAIN?! (UPDATE: He's now on the Cavs)
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Duration:01:28:42
Cavs/Kings Trade REACTION | Paul George Suspended | Coop v Kon | NBA Takeaways | Game Theory Podcast
2/1/2026
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the Cavs/Kings trade that send DeAndre Hunter to Sacramento & Dennis Schröder, Keon Ellis to Cleveland before discussing Paul George's suspension & sharing their biggest takeaways through week 15 of the NBA season.
03:45 - Cavaliers Trade Hunter for Ellis, Schroder
29:59 - Hawks trade Vit Krejci to Blazers
35:44 - Paul George Suspended
41:37 - Cooper Flagg goes for 49, Kon Wins
1:13:35 - Dillon Brooks has changed the culture of the Phoenix Suns
1:19:25 - Allstar Reserves Selections (Reaction)
1:33:49 - Answering Bucks’ fans Most Common Giannis Trade Questions
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Duration:01:56:28
The Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Market | Game Theory Podcast
1/30/2026
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon assess the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market & go through several different trade options the Bucks should consider before next Thursdays deadline.
06:25 - Bucks willing to move Giannis
23:10 - Portland’s Role in Giannis Trade
32:27 - Can Knicks trade for Giannis?
47:38 - Wolves fit for Giannis?
1:03:00 - Can Heat Do Giannis deal before offseason?
1:13:40 - Warriors have easiest Giannis solution
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Duration:01:46:06
Bucks Need Answer From Giannis | Biggest Name Potentially Moved At Deadline | Hornets, Raptors, Sixers Intrigue | Week 14 NBA Takeaways | Game Theory Podcast
1/26/2026
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 14 of the NBA season.
07:00 - The Bucks Need An Answer From Giannis Now
38:20 - Beyond Giannis, Who Is The Most Important Player Moved At The Deadline?
1:07:55 - What Should The Pelicans Actually Do At The Deadline?
1:23:00 - Do the Hornets start moving forward with this trio?
1:39:20 - Can a fully healthy Sixers team win the East?
1:51:30 - Blazers….what do we buy about this team and what’s next?
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Duration:02:17:18
Knicks in TROUBLE?! | Jimmy Butler tears ACL; Warriors Next Move? | Bucks are a MESS! | Game Theory Podcast
1/23/2026
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are first joined by Andrew Claudio to discuss the Knicks recent alarmingly poor stretch & how things get turned around, whether it be with a trade or hitting the "play better" button (6:00). Then, they discuss Jimmy Butler's season ending injury (53:00), the latest edition of Bucks turmoil (1:19:00), Charles Bediako's eligibility case (1:30:00) & much more.
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Duration:01:49:45
Grizzlies Future Direction | Anthony Black, Jaylon Tyson Breakouts | Reed Sheppard Defense Questions
1/19/2026
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 13 of the NBA season.
04:30 - Grizzlies: What’s real? What’s next?
38:28 - Anthony Black’s Leap Changes Magic
56:24 - Mizzen & Main!
57:59 - Raptors: What are they? Where are they going?
1:21:42 - Reed Sheppard Defensive Conundrum
1:38:39 - Cavaliers: Start Jaylon Tyson & build rotation chemistry
1:50:40 - Kawhi & the Kids Saved Clippers Season
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Duration:02:07:52
Midseason NBA Awards! | Game Theory Podcast
1/16/2026
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to some NBA news before going through every major NBA award & team honors making their picks through the midway point of the season.
03:55 - Jonathan Kuminga "demands" trade from Warriors
10:12 - Lakers are looking for extra 1st round picks
20:00 - Eligible & inelligible players
23:21 - MVP
45:35 - All-NBA
1:18:15 - Defensive Player of the Year
1:28:14 - All-Defense
1:40:30 - Rookie of the Year/All-Rookie
1:50:10 - Coach of the Year
1:57:55 - Most Improved Player
2:01:55 - Sixth Man of the Year
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Duration:02:08:17
NBA Takeaways: Ja Morant Trade Incoming? | Pistons, Pacers, Thunder Trade Plans? | Rudy Gobert Remains UNDERRATED | Game Theory Podcast
1/12/2026
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 11 of the NBA season.
05:31 - Ja Morant Trade Market
45:08 - Pistons - Buy high, low or not at all
1:05:30 - Rudy Gobert Remains Undervalued
1:19:54 - Pacers - Sneaky sellers and buyers?
1:39:02 - Blazers Check In
1:56:20 - Thunder - Need a shakeup move?
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Duration:02:15:17
Trae Young TRADED to Washington Wizards! McCollum, Kispert to Hawks | Kuminga Trade Predictions | Game Theory Podcast
1/8/2026
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon talk about Trae Young's trade to the Washington Wizards from the Atlanta Hawks
01:50 - Hawks trade Trae Young to Wizards for McCollum, Kispert
06:45 - ATL perspective of this trade
30:17 - WAS perspective of this trade
1:01:13 - Jonathan Kuminga trade candidates
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Duration:01:24:17
Darryn Peterson Injury Affecting Draft Stock? | 2026 NBA Draft Point Guard Class Is Special | Game Theory NBA Draft Show
1/6/2026
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the last week of college hoops & highlight the performances fo several NBA Draft prospects.
00:00 INTRO
04:00 - Darryn Peterson: What’s Going On?
26:08 - Harry's!
27:58 - Point Guard Class Looks Great
53:29 - Bryce's Hypothetical Draft Scenario Question
1:03:05 - OUTRO
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Duration:01:04:38
Jokic/65-Game Rule | Should Nets KEEP Michael Porter Jr? | 76ers Ars DANGEROUS | NBA Takeaways
1/5/2026
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 10 of the NBA season.
07:50 - Are the 76ers actually dangerous?
32:33 - Pick Your West Top 4 to Guarantee a Title
52:00 - The Wizards: Pretty fun!
1:14:59 - Nikola Jokic and the 65 Game Rule
1:33:09 - Wait, why are the Nets supposed to trade Michael Porter Jr.?
1:49:56 - Jaylen Brown's insane season continues
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Duration:02:02:44
James Nnaji commits to Baylor: Is Everyone Eligible Now? | PLUS: Is NBA Tanking Really A Problem? | Game Theory Draft Show
12/30/2025
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their reactions to recent NBA 2nd round pick Jame Nnaji committing to Baylor, discussing how this is possible, whether this is good or bad for college basketball, whether Baylor should or shouldn't have signed him & much more (3:10). PLUS: Does the NBA actually have the tanking problem that they say they're trying to fix? (46:22)
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Lakers Need To Make Trade | Jamal Murray is an All-Star | Keyonte George is Most Improved NBA Player
12/29/2025
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 10 of the NBA season.
06:25 - Lakers Are Cooked Barring A Trade
27:41 - Good/Bad Lineup Data
42:35 - Jamal Murray Needs to Make His First All-Star Game
55:45 - Best High Offensive Usage Defenders
1:12:30 - Keyonte George is the NBA’s Most Improved Player
1:29:32 - Christmas Day Takeaways
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Duration:01:45:54
NBA Christmas Day Primer! | Hornets Love/Hate Watch | Fav League Pass Teams | Week 9 NBA Takeaways
12/22/2025
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 9 of the NBA season.
05:00 - Eastern Conference Playoffs will be Competitive AND Interesting
21:23 - Charlotte Hornets are Sam's favorite love/hate watch
45:41 - Favorite League Pass Team
55:54 - Jalen Williams works himself back into game shape for the Thunder
1:06:25 - 76ers backcourt trio figuring things out
1:22:48 - Christmas Day Primer
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Duration:01:34:39
Knicks Win NBA Cup! | Kon vs Coop Rookie Of The Year Race | Bucks Buyers? | Kings Teardown? | Game Theory Podcast
12/18/2025
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are first joined by Andrew Claudio to recap the New York Knicks winning the 2025 NBA Cup & discuss whether they should be considered the best team in the Eastern Conference. Then, they go through several NBA topics from the past week as the post NBA Cup schedule now begins.
02:00 - Knicks Win NBA Cup!
46:02 - What's Next For The Spurs?!
50:10 - Rookie of the Year Race: Cooper vs. Kon
1:04:43 - Bucks BUYING at Deadline?
1:19:33 - What do the Kings do at the Deadline?
1:35:46 - Heat Should Be Able To Trade Rozier
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Duration:01:54:19
NBA Trade Deadline Primer | Contending Teams Making Moves? | One Trade That Makes Sense Leaguewide
12/16/2025
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon take a break from draft coverage to go through their first NBA trade deadline preview now that teams are officially able to discuss trades that involve players they signed in free agency over the summer.
04:27 - Will this be as weird a trade deadline as we've seen in a while?
16:25 - Who are the contending buyers at the deadline?
58:50 - One Trade that Makes Sense League Wide
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Spurs REAL Title Contenders | Knicks BEST In The East | Who Wins The NBA Cup? | Week 8 NBA Takeaways
12/15/2025
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 8 of the NBA season.
07:06 - Spurs are real NBA title contenders
32:16 - Knicks are better with Josh Hart starting
47:38 - Who wins the NBA Cup?
52:04 - Cavlaiers have issues? Or just injuries?
1:02:55 - Taking the Celtics OVER was the right call
1:09:13 - Star players having good years on bad teams?
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Duration:01:28:18
What has surprised CBS Sports Adam Finkelstein most about the 2026 NBA Draft freshman class? | Game Theory Draft Show
12/9/2025
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Adam Finkelstein of CBS Sports to break down the last week of college hoops & highlight the performances of several NBA Draft prospects.
12:45 - What New Things Has Adam Learned About Boozer, Dybantsa, Wilson?
31:05 - Have Any Freshmen Truly Surprised You?
49:38 - Who Are The Most Important Players To Scout In Conference Play?
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Duration:01:14:10

