Game Theory Podcast

We went live for the 2024 NBA Draft and instantly reacted and analyzed each and every pick from round 1. Get all of our 1st round takes.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro0:30 Deni Avdija Traded to Portland!8:20 Nic Claxton re-signs in Brooklyn and other signings18:42 Fan Questions36:15 No. 1 Zaccharie Risacher to ATL43:14 No. 2 Alex Sarr to WAS48:50 No. 3 Reed Sheppard to HOU55:12 No. 4 Stephon Castle to SAS1:00:39 No. 5 Ron Holland to DET1:09:50 No. 6 Tidjane Salaun to CHA1:18:24 No. 7 Donovan Clingan to POR1:24:42 No. 8 Rob Dillingham to MIN1:29:14 No. 9 Zach Edey to MEM1:32:58 No. 10 Cody Williams to UTA1:37:10 No. 11 Matas Buzelis to CHI1:46:20 No. 12 Nikola Topic to OKC 1:53:15 No. 13 Devin Carter to SAC1:58:40 No. 14 Bub Carrington to WAS2:06:20 No. 15 Kel'el Ware to MIA2:15:25 No. 16 Jared McCain to PHI2:21:30 No. 17 Dalton Knecht to LAL2:25:50 No. 18 Tristan da Silva to ORL2:32:52 No. 19 Ja'Kobe Walter to TOR2:38:40 No. 20 Jaylon Tyson to CLE2:43:00 No. 21 Yves Missi to NOP2:50:00 No. 22 DaRon Holmes to DEN3:01:00 No. 23 AJ Johnson to MIL3:06:00 No. 24 Kyshawn George to WAS3:16:40 No. 25 Pacome Dadiet to NYK3:23:00 No. 26 Dillon Jones to OKC3:29:00 No. 27 Terrence Shannon Jr. to MIN3:30:55 No. 28 Ryan Dunn to PHX3:34:10 No. 29 Isaiah Collier to UTA3:41:00 No. 30 Baylor Scheierman to BOS3:47:00 Outro Follow Sam Vecenie on Xhttps://twitter.com/sam_vecenieListen on AudioApple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJSpotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2Sam 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon deliver their final NBA Mock Draft the day before the 2024 NBA Draft. Also quick chats on some of the latest NBA news.Follow Sam Vecenie on Xhttps://twitter.com/sam_vecenieListen on AudioApple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJSpotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2Sam 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You've seen our mock drafts and we've talked about our favorite prospects but there are a few players who could be steals of the NBA Draft. Today we discuss draft sleepers.Follow Sam Vecenie on Xhttps://twitter.com/sam_vecenieListen on AudioApple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJSpotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2Sam 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special guest @HoopIntellect joins me to discuss the six most interesting prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft.Follow Sam Vecenie on Xhttps://twitter.com/sam_vecenieListen on AudioApple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJSpotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2Sam 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago Bulls swapped Josh Giddey and Alex Caruso. What does this mean for each team? Also more offseason updates ahead of the NBA Draft.Follow Sam Vecenie on Xhttps://twitter.com/sam_vecenieListen on AudioApple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJSpotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2Sam 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Celtics finished the NBA Finals in 5 games. We go into their championship run and take a look at their upcoming offseason as well as what's next for the Dallas Mavericks.Refine your style with @CutsClothing and get 20% off with code GAMETHEORY at https://www.cutsclothing.com/GAMETHEORY! #CutsPartnerFollow Sam Vecenie on Xhttps://twitter.com/sam_vecenieListen on AudioApple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJSpotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2Sam 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our NBA Mock Drafts have told you what direction teams may go but we're revealing who our favorite players are in the 2024 NBA Draft. One of these players could be the steal of the draft.Refine your style with @CutsClothing and get 20% off with code GAMETHEORY at https://www.cutsclothing.com/GAMETHEORY! #CutsPartnerFollow Sam Vecenie on Xhttps://twitter.com/sam_vecenieListen on AudioApple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJSpotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2Sam 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.Episode Guide0:00 Intro4:54 Cam Spencer5:53 Ron Holmes7:23 Dalton Knecht20:06 Devin Carter32:44 Special Message35:10 DaRon Holmes45:10 Bub Carrington57:03 Jalen Tyson1:06:34 Jared McCain1:14:49 Oso Ighodaro1:23:23 Jamal Shead1:30:47 Honorable Mentions1:52:03 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We react instantly to what went down in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Plus take fan Q&A around the upcoming NBA Draft. Follow Sam Vecenie on Xhttps://twitter.com/sam_vecenieListen on AudioApple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJSpotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2Sam 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.Episode Rundown0:00 Intro1:00 Celtics-Mavericks Game 4, a total walkover17:30 NBA Draft Q and A18:20 Are Green Room Invites First Round Guarantees?23:00 Jakob Poeltl a Raptors building block?27:50 What in the hell do the Pistons do at No. 5? 33:20 What I would do if I was Atlanta34:55 Cody Williams Draft Stock37:00 Consensus non-lottery player with the best chance to become a star?42:45 Minnesota Timberwolves Draft Plans48:10 How deep is this draft compared to past drafts?54:40 Terrence Shannon Draft Stock post-acquittal1:00:25 Beekman/Dunn Draft Stock1:02:25 Should the Jazz tank?1:05:00 Differences between Furphy and Risacher1:06:45 How do the big prospects in this draft project in terms of modern playoff basketball?1:13:10 Bulls Draft Plans1:15:30 Devin Carter Draft Stock1:20:25 Raptors Draft Plans1:22:25 What big best fits the Grizzlies outside of Clingan?1:26:50 Leonard Miller Draft stock in 2024?1:27:15 Where would Dereck Lively be taken in this draft?1:30:40 Should Spurs take Bronny James? Also: quick look at international early entry deadline1:37:00 Dink Pate? What next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest NBA Mock Draft from Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon.Refine your style with @CutsClothing and get 20% off with code GAMETHEORY at https://www.cutsclothing.com/GAMETHEORY! #CutsPartnerFollow Sam Vecenie on Xhttps://twitter.com/sam_vecenieListen on AudioApple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJSpotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2Sam 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instant Reaction to Game 2 of the NBA Finals plus Heat and Kings offseason preview.Follow Sam Vecenie on Xhttps://twitter.com/sam_vecenieListen on AudioApple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJSpotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2Sam 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices