Game Theory Podcast

Everyone can't get a max contract. Who are the best non-rookie, non-max contracts in the NBA? We dive into the best deals out there and what that means for these teams and players moving forward.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We look back at the draft and see which rookies have made the most impact. Which rookies who have played above and below expectations. BREAKING LeBron and Bronny comments.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We breakdown the Doc Rivers drama. Is there substance to this or does JJ Redick have old beef with his former coach? NBA Draft updates and more.Be sure to check out my guest episode on Hoops Tonight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ5U5...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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

All-Star Weekend is wrapped and we're officially into the second half of the NBA season. We get into what to expectListen 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

These trades almost happened and would have shook up the NBA. Sam Vecenie reports on what really went down on NBA Trade Deadline. What to look for at All-Star Weekend and what can we do to fix it.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is it ever too early to talk NBA Draft? Nah! We did a Tank-A-Thon and drafted for every team. There might be some surprises. Tune in.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon breakdown all the NBA trade deadline moves and discuss those trades that almost happened. Who are the winners and losers heading into the 2nd half of the season.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What a crazy week in the NBA. We go into all the league injuries including Joel Embiid and Zach LaVine. We discuss the trade rumor rejections for Dorian Finney-Smith and Mikal Bridges. And of course trade deadline predictions. 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 2024 NBA Draft has more questions than answers right now. Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon break down some of the most burning questions like who's going #1, prospects on the rise, and who's ready to make an immediate impact. 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 is here for the Sunday podcast on a Monday (thanks NFL) and we're going to talk NBA Trade Deadline that comes next week on February 8. We'll dive deep into the NBA Trade candidates and break down what we think about each siutation, where the best fits are for guys like Dejounte Murray, DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Bojan Bogdanovic, Gordon Hayward, PJ Washington, Quentin Grimes and others.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro2:45 Quick Pistons take on win over OKC5:35 Dejounte Murray Trade Fits and the Lakers17:31 D'Angelo Russell and the Lakers, what now?21:00 Brooklyn for Murray maybe?24:00 Other Murray Fits31:00 Bogdan Bogdanovic is very valuable; potential trades?44:00 Charlotte Hornets potential trade chips; Gordon Hayward, Miles Bridges, PJ Washington1:00:46 Brooklyn Nets question1:02:00 More Charlotte Hornets and PJ Washington1:12:00 Knicks and Quentin Grimes?1:27:40 Detroit Pistons and Bojan Bogdanovic?1:35:00 Bruce Brown fits?1:45:00 Wizards players?1:51:00 Grab bag of Rockets, Blazers, more1:53:30 My reasoning on my insane Jalen Green-Alex Caruso idea and why it might actually make sense2:10:00 Chiefs to the Super Bowl!2:14:00 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.