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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The 2026 NBA Draft Guide is here. -My top-100 prospect rankings. -The most in-depth breakdowns of all top-60 prospects that you will find anywhere. -Videos breaking down the top-10. -A wonderful design that is easily navigated from the folks at @theathletic.com. www.nytimes.com/athletic/int...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Also for today: I wrote in-depth about the top-four NBA prospects to play in the NCAA Tournament: AJ Dybantsa, Cam Boozer, Darryn Peterson and Darius Acuff (plus 10 other notes on 15 players). www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Rookie Rankings are up! Wrote about Kon and Cooper, Dylan Harper's breakout, and how much fun Will Riley has been over the last two months. Also: I do think there is a pretty clear top-five right now when looking at All-Rookie teams. www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Wrote about nine NBA Draft prospect for today that have a lot to gain with their performances in the NCAA Tournament. Think that particularly the last five names here (Mullins, Cenac, Allen, Brown, Ament) can REALLY help themselves www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Talked a ton about Morez Johnson from Michigan on the NBA Draft Show today with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social I love him. One of my favorite players in the country. Incredibly versatile, smart defender. Great finisher on the interior. Just makes winning plays. t.co/zpweXpi5gY

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Did a Carter Bryant breakdown. I just love watching how active and disruptive he is on defense. He flies around everywhere, contests everything, works like crazy. Huge wing with real length. Has a chance to be a BIG TIME defender for the Spurs. gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/spurs-rook...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Talked about the Grizzlies on the show today. The front office has hit every draft pick outside of two in seven years and only made a couple of trade mistakes. But when you're a small market team and your star ends up not being The Guy, what the front office does doesn't matter.

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

I still just can't get past the timing of the James Harden stuff over the last week. Clippers had won 16 out of 20. They're rolling, look great. Kawhi in maybe career-best form. And it wasn't enough. Good luck to Cleveland.

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Did an hourlong Kingston Flemings video on his 42-point explosion versus Texas Tech. The raw speed and power at his size is a sight to behold. What a fun player. Some work to do, but has a ton of tools to be an awesome guard. Potential top-5 pick. open.substack.com/pub/gametheo...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

NBA Draft Show is up with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I. Go subscribe! We went into the weeds on potential top-six picks Keaton Wagler, Kingston Flemings and AJ Dybantsa's 40-balls from over the weekend, plus some of the other fun performances. open.substack.com/pub/gametheo...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

I'm open to the Bucks keeping Giannis long-term. I get wanting to keep your franchise guy. But I do think we're at the point where they need an answer now on if he's willing to sign his extension when he can in October. They can't keep mortgaging their future without knowing

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The NBA Draft Show with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social is live over on @gametheorysamv.bsky.social. Talked a ton about Cam Boozer vs. Caleb Wilson and why that debate seems to be so interesting for people (and where it stands right now). gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/nba-draft-...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Talked a lot about the Raptors on the podcast and if they should make a big deal at the deadline. But before we did that, we talked a ton about why they've been successful this year, and why I think Jamal Shead embodies so much of their success.

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Talked about Anthony Edwards a lot today on the Midseason Awards podcast. I don't know if people are aware how lights out Ant has been in clutch time this year for the Timberwolves, but it's unfathomably good.

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Also did a Caleb Wilson breakdown on the @gametheorysamv.bsky.social substack. About an hour of film, so buckle up. On his defense, UNC's defense (both not good), but also what makes him a special, productive prospect with a really high ceiling. gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/caleb-wils...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

From the pod that'll go live in like 6 hours or so, @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I talked about Jonathan Kuminga and his "trade demand" at the top. The best comparison I could come up with is when Michael Scott walks into the Office and just shouts "I DECLARE BANKRUPTCY"

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Hello! @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I are back and podcasting again. -Lakers need to make a deal -Jamal Murray needs to be an all-star this year -Keyonte George: Most Improved Player in the NBA -Fun Lineup Data Game -Best Defenders with high usage offense youtu.be/vXU4nOZAZtg

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

What's been wildly impressive about the Spurs? It's the way all of the guys around Victor Wembanyama complement his game so well, and with how they're able to impose their will athletically on other teams.

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Hey! New Game Theory is up w/ @motorcityhoops. -Spurs are officially in second tier of title contenders behind OKC. -Knicks continue impressive run since Josh Hart entered the starting lineup -NBA Cup pick -Stars on bad teams -Celtics -Cavs, what's up? youtu.be/wn-a0B0Jaqo

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Hey! The Takeaways Podcast for this week is with Jason Timpf over at Hoops Tonight ! We talked... -Timberwolves, Underrated? -Celtics are awesome again -Why I'm sick of long-term tanking -The Spurs Offense/Defense -Jason's Giannis Trade Idea -Pat Spencer: That Mother****** youtu.be/w_pR-fDP5V8

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

The Monday Game Theory Show is up with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social. -Lakers: Real Contenders? -Heat: Most Fun team in the NBA? -Unsung NBA Heroes -Clippers Mess -Good things about the Bottom 5 teams -Reintegrations of injured stars youtu.be/Ct1Brs3FC-k

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Today's Game Theory show: @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I broke down the NBA sophomore class about 100 games into their careers. Lot of stuff on Castle, Reed, the Wizards guys, Ajay, Risacher, Matas, Holland, Ware, way more. youtu.be/JmnSa1nOU_0

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

On the Game Theory NBA Draft Show, @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I talked about: -Cam Boozer's start to the year at Duke -Kingston Flemings at Houston -Who is Illinois' best prospect? -What games we're most looking forward to this Feast Week youtu.be/-sdzUaguEYk

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Hey! The Monday Game Theory Takeaways show with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social is up. -Superstar Maxey -The Pelicans, and how Derik Queen's emergence opens the door -Thunder's historic pace -Magic figuring things out? -Knicks depth issues? -CP3: last of a dying breed youtu.be/qYaSrwoFWNQ

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Hello! @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I recorded a new Game Theory: -30 minutes on the Pistons and their 11-game win streak -LeBron's back -LaMelo "open to trade," per report -All-Star picture one month in -Who would you watch to introduce the NBA to a new fan? youtu.be/ecCHyd8HAEo

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Did a video on Pistons C Jalen Duren. Broke down his 24-pt, 8-reb game vs. ATL. Averaging 20/12 now. He's taken a massive leap in his comfort in short-rolls as teams blitz Cade. But moreover, he can just create shots as a driver now in mismatches. gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/jalen-dure...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Wrote about a bunch of topics and gave a bunch of NBA Draft notes. -Cam Boozer -Kingston Flemings -AJ Dybantsa -Kentucky’s got some things to figure out -Duke’s best guard is coming off the bench. -Illinois’ best prospect? www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Houston's Kingston Flemings has been one of the most impressive freshmen in the country. Serious one-and-done potential. Why? His burst, and then his ability to decelerate and counter from midrange. Had 22/5/7 vs. Auburn. Full 60-minute Video Breakdown: gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/is-houston...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Hello! @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I recorded the NBA Draft Show. -Mikel Brown Jr. -AJ Dybantsa vs. UConn -Braden Smith vs. Labaron Philon -Mara/Lendeborg and Michigan youtu.be/IaDZMtoHCc0

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Hey! Week 4 NBA Takeaways Show is here with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social! -Nikola Jokic is breaking basketball -The kids are all right -The Warriors: still got it -Who are the real contenders? -Hawks w/out Trae: Good! -Raptors: a beautiful chaotic bench experience youtu.be/DYf_O7NyBEA

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Hello! @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I coming to you with Week 2 of the Game Theory NBA Draft Show. -Caleb Wilson Breakout -Peterson, Dybantsa -Boozer Finishing ?s -Koa Peat, Neoklis Avdalas monster performances youtu.be/M_0zPt5mgN4

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

New show with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social is up. Week 3 NBA Takeaways -Wemby/Sengun is the next great NBA big rivalry -The Pistons are on fire -Alex Sarr's breakout -Phoenix Suns are...fine? -Bucks potential ceiling? -Role Player Madness youtu.be/rPq0dPQfJq4

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Hello! @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I talked through the Rookies of the NBA through the first 8-10 games of the season. Lots of stuff on Cooper, VJ, the Hornets (!), Fears and Queen, Harper, Coward, more. youtu.be/SOZo2vcg4yI

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Also, on Tuesdays this year, @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I will have a show talking only NBA Draft. We started this week with a baseline preview of the class and a breakdown of the top-3 (Peterson, Boozer, Dybantsa), but we'll have more to talk next week. youtu.be/DE0x3QN84sk

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Big NBA Draft day from me. 2026 NBA Mock Draft is here over at @theathletic.com. Lot of prospects to dive into beyond just the loaded top-three of Peterson, Dybantsa and Boozer. But man, that top-3 is going to tempt a lot of NBA teams to tank in 2026. www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

New Podcast is up with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social. Week 2 NBA Takeaways is here. -The Pivotal Point of Ja Morant's career in Memphis -Trae Young Out -Fun Chicago Bulls! -Slow starts for new acquisitions? -Jazz Frontcourt! -Wide Open East youtu.be/Zx-M1WPQvpg

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Hey! @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I podcasted! -Wemby and the 5-0 Spurs -The East's big stories so far, to me, are the Bucks, 76ers and Magic. -Austin Reaves -Pelicans are struggling hard. youtu.be/Pst4WZdaJRk

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Over on Game Theory, did a Dylan Harper breakdown from his performance over the weekend vs. BKN. 20 pts, 6 rebs, 8 asts Harper has been a monster in transition, but it's more the chemistry he and Wemby are building that should terrify the NBA long-term. gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/dylan-harp...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Hey! @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I did Week 1 NBA Takeaways. -Great Rookie Class! -Defensive Trend! -Wemby's MVP chances -76ers Backcourt -More! youtu.be/yLhmLNYH1Ck

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Recorded a podcast with @andrewjclaudio.bsky.social after Nuggets/Warriors. -The Steph/AG show -OKC 2OT x2 -NBA Gambling Arrests Reaction -WEMBY -SAS/DAL, PHI/BOS, NYK/CLE, MIN/POR, ORL/MIA www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlwA...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Went quite basic on the Criterion Flash Sale this time around. But honestly, feel pretty great about what I picked up here.

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Hello! @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I recorded a podcast last night! Reactions to HOU-OKC and GSW-LAL (mostly Rockets-Thunder). Then some talk about the preseason extension window, including Dyson, Braun, Nesmith, and some notes on guys who didn't extend. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWdU...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Did a second video breakdown on Kansas' Darryn Peterson. My No. 1 guy entering 2026 NBA draft cycle. What makes him so special? The way everything flows together. The pull-up looks the same as his hesitations and he's excellent at maintaining his dribble gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/darryn-pet...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Hey, going live here momentarily with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and we're giving predictions on who wins the title as well as some best offense/defense stuff in the NBA this year. Plus, KD Extension, some other news and notes. youtube.com/live/70fKqLs...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Hey, @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I are doing our first 2026 NBA Mock Draft of the cycle tonight. Back and forth, going through the top-30 guys we have in the class. Come hang out, should be fun! Lot of Darryn Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer, more. t.co/p1amwx8PjX

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Deep dive on Shaedon Sharpe's preseason game vs. GSW on Game Theory Substack. Not sure I've heard teammates in pressers talk up a player's breakout more in media so far, so wanted to see him early. 22 pts in 23 mins. Good patience. Positive steps, IMO gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/shaedon-sh...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Hey, on the @gametheorysamv.bsky.social substack, @motorcityhoops.bsky.social broke down Dash Daniels' game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans in Melbourne. Thought these two plays Bryce breaks down were particularly encouraging offensive signs. Go subscribe: gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/dash-danie...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Hey, over on the @gametheorysamv.bsky.social substack, @motorcityhoops.bsky.social did a breakdown of 2026 NBA Draft prospect Karim Lopez. Versatile player, has some mixed bag stuff defensively, but a very interesting guy to track over with the NZ Breakers. Go over there and see the full video.

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Looks like the Kuminga episode took the @gametheorysamv.bsky.social YouTube channel up over 75K subscribers. We appreciate all of you so immensely for hanging out with us as much as you do. We try to make basketball fun and analytical and we love the game. You guys are a huge part of making it fun

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