Game Theory

Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to draft the NBA names that could totally swing their team's 2026-27 season, including Paolo Banchero, LaMelo Ball, Walker Kessler, and many others. We'll also talk some injuries to Charlotte Hornets' stars, a Buddy Hield for Rob Dillingham trade, and Stephen Curry's contract extension.


(00:00) INTRO
(03:35) Steph Curry’s extension 
(09:45) Buddy Hield / Rob Dillingham trade
(17:45) Hornets injuries piling up 
(20:45) TOP 10 NBA X-FACTORS
(23:50) LaMelo Ball
(34:38) Paolo Banchero
(40:10) Bam Adebayo
(56:00) Fed Van Vleet
(1:03:10) Tyrese Haliburton
(1:10:10) Kyrie Irving
(1:20:00) Jaren Jackson Jr.
(1:26:30) Mitchell Robinson 
(1:35:05) Walker Kessler
(1:40:30) Christian Braun

Sam Vecenie 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.

Game Theory with Sam Vecenie

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Biggest NBA X-Factors of the 2026-27 Season

Sam is joined by The Athletic's Dave DuFour to discuss the tense contract standoff between Jalen Duren and the Pistons,  and Karl-Anthony Towns' stalled extension talks with the Knicks, before creating the NBA Watchability Index where Sam and Dave highlight their 10 most watchable NBA teams for this upcoming season.

(00:00) Intro

(02:20) Jalen Duren saga continues

(14:35) Karl-Anthony Towns stalled 
extension talks

(24:30) NBA Watchability Index

(27:10) Philadelphia 76ers

(38:45) Minnesota Timberwovles

(49:15) San Antonio Spurs

(59:34) New York Knicks

(1:06:08) Toronto Raptors

(1:11:49) Utah Jazz

(1:19:40) Indiana Pacers

(1:25:25) Los Angeles Lakers

(1:33:32) Washington Wizards

(1:45:15) Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA Watchability Index, Plus The Jalen Duren Saga Continues, and KAT Extension Talks with Dave DuFour

Sam opens by talking about his move to team up with Russillo and Barstool and what people can expect from the new version of the show! Then, Bryce Simon joins to react to a bunch of guys getting new contracts, including Keyonte George and Ausar Thompson, before going through the top 10 rookies they’re most excited to watch this season.


(0:15) Sam on teaming up with Russillo and Barstool

CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

(8:00) Keyonte George
(18:48) Ausar Thompson
(27:42) Jalen Duren
(35:10) Pelle Larsson

EXCITING ROOKIES

(41:20) Caleb Wilson
(50:48) Cam Boozer
(57:30) Darryn Peterson
(1:03:25) AJ Dybantsa
(1:10:10) Keaton Wagler
(1:15:03) Brayden Burries
(1:20:37) Darius Acuff
(1:25:02) Yaxel Lendeborg
(1:27:52) Mikel Brown Jr.
(1:32:38) Cameron Carr

Top 10 NBA Rookies We're Excited to See, Plus Keyonte, Ausar & Other New Deals

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon going through the 2023 Draft Class & prediction all potential rookie extensions for each eligible player ahead of next months deadline.

(0:00) INTRO

(1:00) Mock Rookie Extensions (Preview)

(11:30) Brandon Miller

(27:16) Scoot Henderson

(37:18) Amen Thompson (reaction to his extension)

(39:28) Ausar Thompson

(53:25) Anthony Black

(1:04:10) Bilal Coulibaly

(1:15:27) Jarace Walker

(1:19:46) Taylor Hendricks

(1:21:24) Cason Wallace

(1:36:20) Dereck Lively II

(1:39:10) Gradey Dick, Jordan Hawkins, Kobe Bufkin

(1:39:50) Keyonte George

(1:53:43) Jaime Jaquez Jr.

(2:01:10) Brandin Podziemski

(2:11:39) Noah Clowney

(2:14:30) Remaining Potential Extensions

(2:22:23) OUTRO

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