Game Theory Podcast

In this edition of Game Theory, Sam V & Bryce open with the news that Lauri Markkanen has signed an extension for the next five years in Utah (3:30). Where do the Jazz go from here? Is this a good deal? What does this mean for the rest of the league? (59:00) Then, they talk a bit about the Olympics' quarterfinal action (1:20:00) & much more!CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com #mandopod Hungryroot is offering Game Theory listeners 40% OFF your first delivery and FREE veggies for life when you go to https://Hungryroot.com/GAMETHEORYFOLLOW SAM ON X - @Sam_VecenieFOLLOW BRYCE ON X - @MotorCityHoopsSam 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie to discuss the latest NBA news, Nolan Traore of France and much more!Hungryroot is offering Game Theory listeners 40% OFF your first delivery and FREE veggies for life when you go to https://Hungryroot.com/GAMETHEORYControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com #mandopodHelp Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals.RUNDOWN:Jarrett Allen ExtensionTyus Jones to PHXRuss to DENLuke Kennard to MEMPrecious to NYKNolan Traore breakdownFollow 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie to break down the veterans in Las Vegas at the 2024 NBA Summer League in what will be the first of a multi-episode breakdown of how young players looked across summer league this year.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com #mandopodFollow 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie to break down to rookies in Las Vegas at the 2024 NBA Summer League in what will be the first of a multi-episode breakdown of how young players looked across summer league this year.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com #mandopodArena Club has created a new way to grade, collect, sell, and trade cards, by converting the physical to digital. Get 10% OFF your first purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/gametheoryNot an energy drink person? TOAK has a variety of other offerings, including tea, yerba mate, and more flavors launching soon! Check out all TOAK products at https://drinkteaofakind.com and use code GAMETHEORY for 30% off your first order.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NBA Summer League has started and what have we learned so far?Arena Club has created a new way to grade, collect, sell, and trade cards, by converting the physical to digital. Get 10% OFF your first purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/gametheoryNot an energy drink person? TOAK has a variety of other offerings, including tea, yerba mate, and more flavors launching soon! Check out all TOAK products at https://drinkteaofakind.com and use code GAMETHEORY for 30% off your first order.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.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro3:30 Jalen Brunson takes discount to re-sign with Knicks22:40 KJ Martin, Saddiq Bey, Jack McVeigh signings32:35 Brandon Ingram Potential Trade Thoughts50:00 Lauri Markkanen Potential Trade Thoughts; GSW make sense?1:07:10 Summer League Thoughts1:14:10 Reed Sheppard is the main summer league takeaway1:19:20 Other Summer League thoughts!1:32:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What did we learn from the NBA Draft and what can we expect for Summer League and this season for teams. We'll discuss.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Free Agency continues with DeMar DeRozan going to Sacramento Kings and Summer League begins. What to look out for and more.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.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro2:00 DeMar DeRozan to the Kings; How does he fit in Sacramento?25:35 How did San Antonio do in this DeRozan deal in taking Harrison Barnes?29:55 How did Chicago do in this deal and what do they do next?35:20 Franz Wagner max; why in the world are people surprised by this?47:00 How the Magic have had a terrific offseason including the Jonathan Isaac extension59:10 Miles Bridges to Charlotte; why wouldn't have signed this deal?1:04:25 Dario Saric to Denver; What is Denver doing?1:09:25 Buddy Hield to Golden State; I kind of like Golden State's offseason?1:20:05 Caleb Martin to Philadelphia; 4/32 deal is good for Philly1:24:32 The Detroit Pistons sign Simone Fontecchio and Malik Beasley1:33:15 Dink Pate to Mexico City Capitanes1:37:40 Early Summer League thoughts on Steph Castle and Kel'el Ware plus the Heat two-ways1:47:45 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Oklahoma City Thunder added former Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein and resigned key reserve Aaron Wiggins.Then, we'll talk Donovan Mitchell, Tobias Harris, Cade Cunningham, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, De'Anthony Melton and more.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul George made a huge move signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. What does this mean for the Sixers and rest of the Eastern Conference? Klay Thompson ends the Warriors era to go to Dallas Mavericks. What moves are next?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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBA Free Agency is beginning and trade blocks are hot. Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon break it down and discuss what could be happening next.Follow Sam Vecenie on Xhttps://twitter.com/sam_vecenieEpisode Rundown0:00 Intro2:47 Dejounte Murray Trade to Pelicans22:00 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to Magic36:55 Mavericks sign Naji Marshall, Trade for Quentin Grimes44:20 Chris Paul signs with Spurs, Dom Barlow is a UFA53:05 Toronto Stuff with Scottie Barnes Max and Immanuel Quickley re-signs1:03:20 Patrick Williams re-signs with Bulls1:10:30 Obi Toppin re-signs with Pacers1:17:35 Jonas Valanciunas to Wizards1:21:00 Royce O'Neale re-signs with Suns and Mason Plumlee signs with Suns1:23:30 Max Christie re-signs with Lakers1:30:00 Speed Round through Kevin Love, Kornet, Queta, Drummond, Anunoby1:34:55 Paul George is leaving LAC1:45:30 What are the Pistons doing with their cap space?1:53:00 Random stuff and OutroListen 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.