Game Theory

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2023 NBA DRAFT LOTTERY prospects Amen and Ausar Thompson from Overtime Elite Break Down their own tape! Jul 14, 2022

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It's a special Game Theory Podcast episode! Potential 2023 lottery picks Amen and Ausar Thompson are here to break down their own tape with Sam Vecenie. First, they introduce themselves to an NBA audience and give a bit of background on themselves and on their games. Then, we dive into tape together, with the Thompson explaining some of their best, most fun highlights of the 2021-22 season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deandre Ayton fit with Pacers? Donovan Mitchell on move? Murray and Mathurin at Summer League with Caitlin Cooper Jul 13, 2022

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Caitlin Cooper from over at Indy Cornrows and SB Nation joins the show. Caitlin is one of the few people that I think legitimately makes me sound dumb when she talks about basketball, so I had her on to talk about Deandre Ayton, what Phoenix seems to be doing with Ayton, and why the Pacers make a ton of sense if they do indeed decide to give him a restricted free agency offer, as has been reported. Then, we chat a bit about Donovan Mitchell, how all of the Ayton, Mitchell, Kevin Durant stuff could be connected, and how his game fits with a potentially different organization, particularly the Heat and Knicks. Then, we chat a bit about Summer League, including Caitlin's impressions of Benn Mathurin and Keegan Murray. Oh, and some love for two of her favorite players at the end, Tyrese Haliburton and Domantas Sabonis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chet Holmgren Summer League Debut! Rudy to MIN Deeper Dive; Why Kyrie to LA should happen; Why the Deandre Ayton situation is baffling Jul 06, 2022

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In this episode, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Schlecht, where they dive into Chet Holmgren's Summer League debut last night, which was a monster game that has the hype train firmly off the rails. Then we chat NBA offseason. I did some research and we do a bit of a deeper dive into the Rudy Gobert trade to Minnesota, explaining why maybe this might make more sense than immediately meets the eye. Then, we dive into why Kyrie to LA just kinda continues to make sense in my mind. We then close on Deandre Ayton, and why we're baffled that teams don't seem to have as much interest in him as we would despite him being a 17/10 guy while shooting 63 percent from the field and playing good defense on the best team in the NBA last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA Free Agency! Rudy Trade! Kyrie for Russ? More KD Trade Speculation! Brogdon, Brunson, more! Jul 03, 2022

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In this episode, Shamit Dua of Boot Crewe Media joins the show and we do a substantial deep dive into 2022 NBA Free Agency and the offseason. We start with the Rudy Gobert trade. Why we're skeptical for Minnesota, and why it's a great deal for Utah. Then, the Kyrie-for-Russell Westbrook report came from Chris Haynes while recording, so we dove deep into that, explaining why this is the kind of deal that just kind of makes sense for everyone involved given the weird stages of both organizations. Then, we move to the Malcolm Brogdon trade. Then, we go, in order: Portland's free agency moves, the Knicks signing Brunson and Mitchell Robinson, the 76ers having a normal offseason!, Milwaukee's smart moves, the Tyus Jones deal, Golden State's moves, the Raptors bringing back Chris Boucher and Thad Young, the Lakers bringing in JTA, Walker and Brown, the weird Mo Bamba re-signing in Orlando, Marvin Bagley's deal in Detroit, DORT's extension versus Jae'Sean Tate's extension, Malik Monk, Bruce Brown, Ricky Rubio. Finally, we then dive into the rampant Kevin Durant speculation portion of the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus Pod: KEVIN DURANT ASKS BROOKLYN NETS FOR TRADE; Fake Trades and Breakdown with Nets beat writer Alex Schiffer Jul 01, 2022

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Alex Schiffer joins Sam Vecenie to break down the massive Brooklyn Nets news that Kevin Durant has asked for a trade. They dive deep into a number of topics, from how this all went down, why it happened, what it all means for KD and Kyrie, and of course, we jump into the fake trade well and try to come up with the best deals for KD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2022 Early Free Agency Madness in the NBA; Dejounte Murray trade; Jalen Brunson; Kyrie, Harden Jun 30, 2022

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In this episode, Sam Vecenie is joined by Dieter Kurtenbach to break down the 2022 NBA Free Agency period's early beginnings. We chat the Dejounte Murray trade to Atlanta from San Antonio; Jalen Brunson seemingly headed to the Knicks; Kyrie headed back to Brooklyn by opting in; James Harden heading back to Philly by opting out; some John Wall, some Denver and Washington deal. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2022 NBA Draft Deep Dive! Paolo Banchero at 1! Winners! Thunder! Recapping everything! Jun 27, 2022

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Sam Vecenie and Matt Pennie dive deep and chat 2022 NBA Draft. The first three picks! What team had the best draft? That and much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2022 NBA Draft LIVE SHOW, PART TWO: Matt Pennie and Sam Vecenie break down everything after the lottery with a little intro from Coach Spins Jun 24, 2022

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Sam Vecenie and Matt Pennie dive deep into the 2022 NBA Draft, breaking it all down as it happened live in front of them. This is part two of a two-part episode, where you will get to listen to Matt and I react to the draft as it happened. This is everything that happened post-lottery, with picks 15 to 30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2022 NBA Draft LIVE SHOW, Part One: Matt Pennie and Sam Vecenie break down the lottery as it surprisingly unfolded on Thursday Night -- with a little Coach Spins mixed in! Jun 24, 2022

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Sam Vecenie and Matt Pennie dive deep into the 2022 NBA Draft, breaking it all down as it happened live in front of them. This is part one of a two-part episode, where the duo breaks down Paolo Banchero's surprising choice at No. 1 overall, Chet Holmgren at No. 2, Jabari Smith at No. 3, and plenty more as the lottery unfolded in a wild manner over the course of the first two hours of the evening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jerami Grant Trade! Plus, NBA Offseason Previews: DET, CHI, CLE, IND, MIL, ATL, CHA, MIA, ORL, WAS Jun 23, 2022

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In this episode, James Edwards from The Athletic joins to break down the Jerami Grant deal that saw the Pistons move Grant to the Trail Blazers for a first round pick, some pick swapping and two seconds. Then, they break down the offseasons for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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