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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Jan 30, 2021 • 1h 29min
NBA Mock Draft Version 2.0 with Matt Pennie
Matt Pennie and I run through a back-and-forth top-30 NBA mock draft, breaking down a variety of guys and where we'd have them. 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.
Jan 27, 2021 • 1h 17min
Duke and Louisville Draft Breakdown, Alabama is super fun to watch, Favorite Mid-Major NBA Prospects
Matt Pennie is here, we run through Duke and Louisville, Alabama, and break down a few fun mid-major prospects. Oh, and some Donovan Mitchell-Shaq thoughts, too 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.
Jan 22, 2021 • 1h 13min
NBA Rookies Breakdown Through First Quarter of Season with Mo Dakhil
Mo Dakhil jumps on the show to break down some early impressions of NBA rookies this season. We dive deep on the top-three picks (Edwards, Wiseman, Ball) then talk a lot about Haliburton, Okoro, Pat Williams, and many, many others who have stood out in one way or another. 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.
Jan 19, 2021 • 1h 29min
Kevin Porter Jr. Food Fight; BJ Boston and Sharife Cooper; G League Ignite Preview
Matt Pennie joins the show to talk about Kevin Porter and then we dive deep into a few draft topics, such as BJ Boston's struggles, Sharife Cooper's burst onto the scene, Ziaire Williams, Moses Moody and evaluating blowouts, and then we dive deep into the G League Ignite team before they play. 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.
Jan 15, 2021 • 1h 3min
James Harden Trade Breakdown for All Four Teams from a Team Building Perspective
Nekias Duncan joins the show to break down the James Harden deal, where we dive DEEP on how all four teams fared. 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.
Jan 8, 2021 • 1h 32min
Upperclass Draft Prospects and Transfers in College Basketball
Matt Pennie joins Sam and they chat about some of the roster construction that will happen this spring and winter in the transfer market, then some upperclassmen who are interesting draft prospects 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.
Jan 6, 2021 • 54min
Early Season Trends and NBA Catch Up with John Hollinger
The legend (and The Athletic's own) John Hollinger catches Sam up to speed on what's happening in the NBA after Sam has finally returned from vacation and is behind the eight-ball in terms of what he's seen. Need a refresher on what's happening league-wide? This is your best bet. 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.
Dec 31, 2020 • 58min
The 2021 NBA Draft has a LOT of uncertainty heading into the new year
Matt Pennie joins Sam to break down how the 2021 NBA Draft has about as much uncertainty as any year we can remember as we head into the calendar draft year. 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.
Dec 17, 2020 • 1h 39min
NBA Western Conference Preview! NBA Vegas Win Total Over/Unders with Robby Kalland
It's back again! Every year, Robby Kalland joins Sam Vecenie in dissecting all 30 NBA teams and breaking down whether or not they will surpass or not reach their Vegas win total over/under. We break down each one by whether or not we'd bet on it, whether we'd pass, and discuss what side we'd bet on in this two-part podcast extravaganza. Today, it's the Western Conference. 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.
Dec 14, 2020 • 1h 39min
NBA Eastern Conference Win Total Over/Unders Preview
It's back again! Every year, Robby Kalland joins Sam Vecenie in dissecting all 30 NBA teams and breaking down whether or not they will surpass or not reach their Vegas win total over/under. We break down each one by whether or not we'd bet on it, whether we'd pass, and discuss what side we'd bet on in this two-part podcast extravaganza. 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.
