In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Adam Finkelstein - Director of Scouting at 24/7 Sports - for a discussion of the U19 World Cup and an early look ahead to the 2026 NBA Draft Class! 

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by special guest Es Baraheni of The Athletic NBA Daily to recap the NBA offseason to this point by taking turns draft their 5 favorite moves that were made until they get to a top 10! They also list a few honorable mentions & wrap up by giving their thoughts on the two blockbuster superhero movies released in July: Superman & Fantastic Four.

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04:00 - Drafting the best 10 NBA moves of the offseason (rules)

07:04 - Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets

18:55 - Hawks trade for Hawks 2026 pick  

29:10 - Cam Johnson to Denver Nuggets

38:14 - OKC locks in title core, extends JDubb & Chet

51:44 - Norm Powell  to the Miami Heat (FOR FREE)

1:05:33 - Clippers Depth Moves

1:18:12 - Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic

1:33:15 - NAW (plus Kennard) to ATL

1:41:37 - Houston depth moves DFS, FVV, Adams

1:55:25 - Denver depth moves: Bruce Brown, THJ, Jonas

2:05:32 - Honorable Mentions

2:08:20 - Superman & Fantastic Four Review

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap NBA Summer League & discuss the performances of several different veterans in Vegas this year.

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap NBA Summer League & discuss the performances of several different rookies in Vegas this year. 

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon after returning from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to discuss all the NBA news they missed over the past week! 

TOPICS INCLUDE:

08:55 - Marcus Smart to the Lakers

39:12 - Bradley Beal to the Clippers

57:50 - Dame Lillard BACK to the Blazers

1:22:58 - Jalen Williams signs extension with OKC

1:29:56 - Cam Thomas Speaks Out

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon LIVE (pre-recorded) from NBA Summer League is Las Vegas to go through all the NBA News from the past week, such as the MIA/LAC/UTA trade, Chet/Paolo/Booker extending, Ryan Rollins re-signing w/ MIL & much more before going through few players they're excited to watch when game officially start Thursday night.

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03:40 - TRADE! Norm Powell to MIA, John Collins to LAC, Kevin Love to UTA

28:28 - Kelly Olynyk to SAS

34:55 - - Chet Holmgren Extension

41:52 - Paolo Banchero Extension

52:37 - Devin Booker Extension

1:01:06 - Ryan Rollins Re-Signs w/ MIL

1:04:33 - NCAA News/Summer League Preview

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to discuss Cam Whitmore to Washington, Deandre Ayton to the Lakers, Mike Brown to the Knicks, Jay Huff to the Pacers, and more before breaking down what's left in the NBA Free Agency. 

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03:50 - Cam Whitmore traded to thr Wizards

21:53 - DeAndre Ayton signs with Lakers

36:43 - Jay Huff traded to the Pacers

45:20 - Mike Brown hired by Knicks as next HC

55:58 - What's Left of NBA Free Agency: Restricted FA's

1:19:38 - What's Left of NBA Free Agency: Unrestricted FA's

1:23:30 - Bradley Beal Potential Landing Spots Post Buyout

1:33:31 - Remaining FA's

1:39:55 - SUPERCHATS

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to all the trades, signings, extensions and scattered rumors that happened during the first full day of NBA Free Agency! 

01:55 - Bucks Sign Myles Turner, Waive Dame Lillard

35:03 - Pacers Lose Turner... Now What?

53:55 - SGA Extends, JJJ Injured

58:25 - Cavs Sign Larry Nance Jr.

1:06:23 - Knicks Sign Guerschon Yabusele

1:10:17 - Nuggets Trade Saric For Valančiūnas, Sign Hardaway Jr.

1:21:38 - Kings Sign Dennis Schroeder

1:27:53 - Pistons Sigh Duncan Robinson

1:37:10 - Raptors Extend Jacob Poetl, Sign Sandro Mamukelashvili

1:47:28 - Hornets Sign Tre Mann

1:52:22 - Celtics Sign Josh Minott

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (GMAC) to react to all the trades, signings, extensions and scattered rumors that happened during the first night of NBA Free Agency!

04:00 - Knicks intend to sign Jordan Clarkson

06:40 - Michael Porter Jr traded for Cam Johnson

31:08 - Atlanta Hawks sign Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luke Kennard

48:52 - Rockets sign Clint Capella, Dorian Finney-Smith

1:04:25 - Grizzlies extend JJJ, sign Ty Jerome (what's up with Cole Anthony?)

1:19:25 - Lakers sign Jake LaRavia

1:28:56 - Clippers sign Book Lopez

1:35:10 - Spurs sign Luke Kornet

1:44:00 - Pelicans sign Kevon Looney (lol)

1:45:10 - Mavericks sign D'Angelo Russell

1:46:40 - Tre & Tyus Jones sign new deals

1:48:16 - Bucks sign Trent Jr, Porter Jr. & Prince

1:54:00 - Pistons Moves

2:07:11 - Western Conference Power Rankings

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon  to react to several of the NBA transactions that have already been reported on the eve of free agency. 

04:10 - Houston Rockets "Cleaning House"

33:00 - LeBron James & His Uncertain Future

48:57 - DeAndre Ayton Bought Out By Blazers

1:01:33 - Minneosta Timberwolves "Run It Back"

1:15:07 - James Harden's New Deal w/ LAC

1:24:27 - Collin Sexton for Jusef Nurkic...???

1:36:42 - Cavs Trade for Lonzo Ball

1:44:44 - OKC Thunder Moves

1:49:00 - Cavs Re-Sign Sam Merrill

1:52:15 - Bulls Acquire Isaac Okoro

1:56:57 - Malike Beasley Under Investigation

2:01:10 - Masai Ujiri OUR in Toronto

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