

Game Theory Podcast
Sam Vecenie
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.
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Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 23min
2024 NBA Draft: Early College Basketball Breakouts and potential first round picks with C.J. Moore
C.J. Moore from over at The Athletic joins us, and we're here to break down early college basketball season breakouts that may be morphing into first round picks. We'll break down at least Reed Sheppard from Kentucky, Dalton Knecht from Tennessee, Kobe Johnson from USC, Ryan Dunn from Virginia, Tyler Kolek and Oso Ighodaro from Marquette, and more.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro1:09 Reed Sheppard, G, Kentucky14:04 Robert Dillingham, G, Kentucky18:25 Oso Ighodaro, C, Marquette27:45 Tyler Kolek, G, Marquette32:32 Kam Jones, G, Marquette, and a crazy Kolek clip39:33 Ryan Dunn, W, Virginia47:54 Kobe Johnson, W, USC53:25 Kevin McCullar, W, Kansas58:30 Dalton Knecht, W, Tennessee1:06:23 Jamir Watkins, W, Florida State1:10:25 Alex Karaban, W, Connecticut1:13:40 Harrison Ingram, W, North Carolina1:16:46 Braden Smith, G, Purdue1:21:05 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.

Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 56min
The Sophomores you NEED TO KNOW In the NBA Through One Month of the 2023-24 Season
Bryce Simon is here and we're breaking down the sophomores in the NBA. We'll dive deep into Paolo Banchero, Jalen Williams, Shaedon Sharpe, Jeremy Sochan, Jaden Ivey, Jabari Smith Jr., Jalen Duren, Christian Braun, Keegan Murray, Mark Williams, Dyson Daniels.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro7:25 Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic Breakout!26:50 Jalen Williams36:38 Jabari Smith Jr.45:45 Keegan Murray52:30 Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren1:03:26 Shaedon Sharpe1:07:40 Dyson Daniels1:15:30 Jeremy Sochan1:27:20 Mark Williams1:30:56 Walker Kessler1:36:25 Christian Braun1:43:35 Other Sophomores1:49:00 STOP RAISING YOUR BASKETBALL COURTS1:50:06 Bub Carrington takes at Pittsburgh Q and A1:54:25 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.

Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 30min
The 11 Rookies you NEED TO KNOW In the NBA Through One Month of the 2023-24 Season
Bryce Simon is here to join Sam Vecenie and break down the 11 rookies you need to know across the NBA one month through the 2023-24 season. From the to picks to the surprises and the breakouts, we'll talk about Chet Holmgren, Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller, Ausar Thompson all the way through Toumani Camara and Cason Wallace.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro2:38 Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace @okc + OKC23:42 Victor Wembanyama35:25 Brandon Miller45:44 Ausar Thompson + Pistons56:03 Scoot Henderson and Toumani Camara1:06:23 Dereck Lively II1:10:47 Jordan Hawkins1:15: 26 Jaime Jaquez Jr.1:18:38 Bilal Coulibaly1:23:35 Other Rookies 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.

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Nov 18, 2023 • 2h 11min
2024 NBA Mock Draft! Version 1.0, Top-30 Players in the Class Two Weeks in College Basketball Season
Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie to deep dive into the 2024 NBA Draft prospects. They discuss top picks, defensive skills, shooting abilities, and exciting players like Alex Sarr, Isaiah Collier, and Ryan Dunn. They also talk about challenges in content creation and analyzing the NBA, as well as their favorite players in the draft. With a mock draft and speculation about potential trade destinations, this podcast is a must-listen for NBA fans!

Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 14min
Zach LaVine Trade? Chicago Bulls Roster Shake-up? Diving into fake trades; Also: Champions Classic NBA Draft Deep Dive
Ricky O'Donnell from SB Nation joins the show to break down the two things he knows best: the Chicago Bulls, and the NBA Draft. The long-time Bulls fan and Game Theory Bulls Correspondent explains the Zach LaVine trade rumors, and breaks down what seems to be an impending Bulls blow up.Then, he was also at Champions Classic last night, so we break down what he saw as Duke beat Michigan State and Kansas beat Kentucky. What NBA Draft prospect do we need to know? 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.

Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 44min
NBA Week 3 Overreactions! Bucks Coaching Issues? Rockets Playoffs? Wolves Legit Contenders? Isaiah Collier Top-3 in 2024 NBA Draft?
Bryce Simon is here and we do Week 3 NBA Overreactions! As usual, six statements here about the NBA, where we draw purposefully overreactive conclusions and then discuss if they're actually true or not!Today, we talk Milwaukee Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin, the Houston Rockets playofffs hopes, the Minnesota Timberwolves aspirations to contend, the Utah Jazz backcourt, Isaiah Collier and his chances to go top-3, and Ryan Dunn/Riley Kugel. 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.

Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 28min
What next for 76ers? Haliburton and the Pacers! Shaedon Sharpe Breakout! Cam Thomas, Pro Scorer
Mark Schindler is back, and we're here to dive into a few fun topics around the NBA. First, we want to start with the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and where the team goes from there. Then, we'll hit Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers, his continued growth, and the team's defense. Next, we'll hit Cam Thomas and the Nets, as well as the Shaedon Sharpe Year Two Breakout that seems to be upon us. 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.

Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 15min
NBA Week 2 Overreactions! Does Harden fit in LA? Hawks for real? Grizzlies dead? Bucks D Too Bad?
Jason Timpf from Hoops Tonight is here, and it's time for Week Two of the NBA Overreactions pod! We'll break down: The Boston Celtics, the final team left unbeaten; The Memphis Grizzlies, dead in the water?; The Milwaukee Bucks, a defensive mess?; The Atlanta Hawks, a top-four team in the East?; Franz Wagner, the best Magic prospect?; The LA Clippers backcourt with Russ and Harden 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.

Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 20min
2024 NBA Draft Lookahead: What do you need to know heading into the College Basketball Season?
Bryce Simon joins the show and we look ahead to the 2024 NBA Draft. We dive in and ask 10 Questions about the 2024 NBA Draft, explaining what this draft is and isn't, what players to watch, and how teams should look at this draft class. 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.

Oct 31, 2023 • 44min
JAMES HARDEN TRADED TO CLIPPERS; 76ers receive Morris, Covington, Batum, Martin, Draft Picks; IMMEDIATE REACTION
Sam Vecenie is here to go live and break down the James Harden deal to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Athletic's Clippers beat writer Law Murray joins him. The Clippers get Harden, P.J. Tucker and Filip Petrusev. The 76ers receive Nicolas Batum, Marcus Morris, Robert Covington and KJ Martin, a 2028 unprotected first-round pick, two second-round picks, and a additional future first from a mystery third team. 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.