Episodes

  • NBA Summer League Vets: Which non-rookies impressed most?

    NBA Summer League Vets: Which non-rookies impressed most?
    Jul 26 2024
    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 #mandopod Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 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 has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 19 mins
  • NBA Summer League Rookie Breakdown! Reed, Bronny, Sarr, & Suprises

    NBA Summer League Rookie Breakdown! Reed, Bronny, Sarr, & Suprises
    Jul 22 2024
    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 #mandopod 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/gametheory Not 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 X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 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 has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 49 mins
  • NBA Summer League First Impressions, Offseason Updates

    NBA Summer League First Impressions, Offseason Updates
    Jul 16 2024
    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/gametheory Not 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 X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 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 has you covered in this show. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 3:30 Jalen Brunson takes discount to re-sign with Knicks 22:40 KJ Martin, Saddiq Bey, Jack McVeigh signings 32:35 Brandon Ingram Potential Trade Thoughts 50:00 Lauri Markkanen Potential Trade Thoughts; GSW make sense? 1:07:10 Summer League Thoughts 1:14:10 Reed Sheppard is the main summer league takeaway 1:19:20 Other Summer League thoughts! 1:32:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • 2024 NBA Draft Recap

    2024 NBA Draft Recap
    Jul 10 2024
    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 X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 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 has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Kings Land DeMar DeRozan, Summer League Begins

    Kings Land DeMar DeRozan, Summer League Begins
    Jul 8 2024
    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 X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 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 has you covered in this show. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 2:00 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 extension 59:10 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 Philly 1:24:32 The Detroit Pistons sign Simone Fontecchio and Malik Beasley 1:33:15 Dink Pate to Mexico City Capitanes 1:37:40 Early Summer League thoughts on Steph Castle and Kel'el Ware plus the Heat two-ways 1:47:45 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • Thunder Have Lightning Start to NBA Free Agency, Donovan Mitchell extends in Cleveland

    Thunder Have Lightning Start to NBA Free Agency, Donovan Mitchell extends in Cleveland
    Jul 3 2024
    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 X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 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 has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Paul George to 76ers, Klay Thompson to Mavericks; What does this mean for Dallas & Philly?

    Paul George to 76ers, Klay Thompson to Mavericks; What does this mean for Dallas & Philly?
    Jul 3 2024
    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 X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 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 has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • NBA Free Agency Begins, Dejounte Murray Traded!!!

    NBA Free Agency Begins, Dejounte Murray Traded!!!
    Jul 1 2024
    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 X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Episode Rundown 0:00 Intro 2:47 Dejounte Murray Trade to Pelicans 22:00 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to Magic 36:55 Mavericks sign Naji Marshall, Trade for Quentin Grimes 44:20 Chris Paul signs with Spurs, Dom Barlow is a UFA 53:05 Toronto Stuff with Scottie Barnes Max and Immanuel Quickley re-signs 1:03:20 Patrick Williams re-signs with Bulls 1:10:30 Obi Toppin re-signs with Pacers 1:17:35 Jonas Valanciunas to Wizards 1:21:00 Royce O'Neale re-signs with Suns and Mason Plumlee signs with Suns 1:23:30 Max Christie re-signs with Lakers 1:30:00 Speed Round through Kevin Love, Kornet, Queta, Drummond, Anunoby 1:34:55 Paul George is leaving LAC 1:45:30 What are the Pistons doing with their cap space? 1:53:00 Random stuff and Outro Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 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 has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 11 mins