Game Theory Podcast
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.
Latest episodes
Sep 28, 2023 • 54min
DAMIAN LILLARD TRADED TO BUCKS! Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton to Blazers; Nurkic to Suns; WHAT NOW?!
Eric Nehm joins the podcast and is here to break down the Damian Lillard blockbuster that occurred on Wednesday. Lillard will head to the Bucks, Jrue Holiday and Deandre Ayton head to the Blazers. And Jusuf Nurkic heads to Phoenix in one of the more baffling parts of a trade that I can remember.Let's break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 19min
2024 NBA Draft: Breaking down the NBL Blitz, including Alex Sarr, Bobi Klintman, AJ Johnson, Trentyn Flowers, more
Bryce Simon is here, and we chat NBL Blitz prospects. Who played well at the Blitz? What prospects stood out? Who looked interesting among the potentially 10 NBA Draft picks in Australia this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 32min
Damian Lillard Trade Pre-Training Camp? Heat, Raps, Bulls, Suns, more? Plus: Mavericks Starting Two Rookies?
Bryce Simon is here and we break down three separate topics.First, we start with Damian Lillard, because of course we do. Logically, what makes sense in a Damian Lillard deal for Portland? Should they want Deandre Ayton back? Should the Suns want to move Deandre Ayton? Should the Raptors want Lillard? How can the Bulls get involved? Does this just end with Miami still? Is Tyler Herro on the move?Finally, we chat a bit about the Mavericks's starting lineup following Jason Kidd's comments to Marc Stein this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 27min
NBA Prospects Who Can Swing NBA Playoff Races, including Mobley, Murray, Holmgren and more; Kelly Oubre signs with 76ers
Mark Schindler joins the show and the two of them break down some of the prospects that have a real chance to swing NBA title races and NBA Playoff races this season. But first, they start with the Kelly Oubre signing with Philadelphia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 53min
Lillard Trade Talks Happening Again? NBA Player Participation Policy; Lakers Extend Vanderbilt
The podcast is back, and this time with Bryce Simon! Bryce is here and we're going to talk about a few NBA news and notes that have popped up. First, we'll touch on the Kevin Porter Jr. and Arterio Morris investigations following different accusations of violence against women. Why people within basketball need to take a stricter stance on these issues.Then, we're going to touch on Damian Lillard and trade talks potentially being back on the cards, per Adrian Wojnarowski. What's going on there?Then, we'll hit the Jarred Vanderbilt extension news, and some topics on the player participation policy that will go into effect this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 16, 2023 • 2h 28min
NBA Betting Western Conference Win Total Over/Under Odds and Projections!
Robby Kalland joins the show to complete our yearly tradition: breaking down in detail each team's win-total over/under line according to Vegas, and deciding which teams we like most and least as comparison to the Vegas consensus.In this episode, we dive into the Western Conference, breaking down all 15 teams, starting with the Mavericks and going in alphabetical order on down to the Jazz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 50min
NBA Betting Eastern Conference Win Total Over/Under Odds and Projections!
Robby Kalland joins the show to complete our yearly tradition: breaking down in detail each team's win-total over/under line according to Vegas, and deciding which teams we like most and least as comparison to the Vegas consensus. In this episode, we dive into the Eastern Conference, breaking down all 15 teams, starting with the Hawks and going in alphabetical order on down to the Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 46min
NBA OFFSEASON RECAPS: Rockets, Pacers, Clippers, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat, Bucks, Wolves, Pelicans, Knicks
Eric Nehm joins the show to end our series reviewing the 2023 NBA Offseason by teams! In this episode, we break down the middle 10 teams alphabetically: the Houston Rockets, the Indiana Pacers, the LA Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Miami Heat, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the New Orleans Pelicans and the New York Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 45min
NBA OFFSEASON RECAPS: Thunder, Magic, 76ers, Suns, Blazers, Kings, Spurs, Raptors, Jazz, Wizards
Andrew Schlecht joins the show to start our series reviewing the 2023 NBA Offseason by teams! In this episode, we break down the first 10 teams alphabetically: the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Orlando Magic, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Phoenix Suns, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Sacramento Kings, the San Antonio Spurs, the Toronto Raptors, the Utah Jazz, and the Washington Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 4, 2023 • 2h 17min
NBA OFFSEASON RECAPS: Hawks, Celtics, Nets, Hornets, Bulls, Cavs, Mavs, Nuggets, Pistons, Warriors
Adam Spinella joins the show to start our series reviewing the 2023 NBA Offseason by teams! In this episode, we break down the first 10 teams alphabetically: the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
