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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Just a pretty pure ass kicking from Belgium. Defensive pressure was too strong, US couldn’t deal with it all game. Too many Turnovers all game.

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Did a deep dive on Walker Kessler, scouting his game, what he does well, what schemes work best for him, and how he fits with the Lakers. Then wrote about whether or not it was worth what the Lakers did to get him. www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

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What will Walker Kessler bring to the Lakers, and is he worth the price? (Gift Article)

Kessler is an elite rim protector with a limited offensive repertoire and a spotty health record. L.A. needs him to maximize his potential.

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

As we do every year, going live for the entire first round with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social Come hang out with us as we break down prospects and explain what's going on during the 2026 NBA Draft! youtube.com/live/ChdKoFw...

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2026 NBA DRAFT LIVE SHOW!!! (Round 1) with Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon | Game Theory Podcast

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Andrew Schlecht @andrewschlecht.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

NBA DRAFT PREP With @samvecenie.bsky.social @albabycakes.bsky.social and I discuss Sam’s latest mock draft and do some TRIVIA youtu.be/yqLMhFRWwSI?...

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NBA Mock Draft Dissection with Sam Vecenie

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Don’t think they can risk the price point they’d get in return at the deadline if he’s not signing the extension.

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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 · 13/06/2026

That was as comprehensively dominant a half as I have ever seen USMNT play in my life? My goodness.

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Wrote my typical Top-20 prospects of the years that I’ve been scouting the draft article. Now up to 11 years. The 2026 NBA Draft does not have one of my top-5 prospects. But it is the only draft to have 4 players within the top-20. (Free to read link!) www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

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Where do AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer rank among NBA Draft prospects since 2015? (Gift Article)

Four players in the 2026 draft class rank among the best 20 prospects Sam Vecenie has evaluated in the past 11 years.

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Believe that’s what we said, it’s possible that may have not been explained well enough

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Offseason Preview Series has started over on Game Theory! We started with the Los Angeles Lakers. To me, their biggest priority is not LeBron. It's re-signing Austin Reaves as they re-shape the roster around Luka. ~55 minutes on a huge offseason in LA youtu.be/FWw6DdUK8fk

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Lakers Offseason | LeBron Back? Re-Sign Austin Reaves? | NBA Draft, Free Agency Preview

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Updated 2026 NBA Mock Draft is up after the lottery. Free link for everyone, so even if you aren't subscribed to @theathletic.com, click this link and you'll get to see where I'm slotting players headed into the next month and a half of draft season. www.nytimes.com/athletic/725...

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2026 NBA mock draft: AJ Dybantsa to Wizards; Darryn Peterson to Jazz

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Going live with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social after another wonderful, insane NBA night -Raps go to Game 7 vs. Cavs after RJ Barrett game winner -Pistons go to Game 7 with Magic after 24-pt comeback featuring Magic offensive death -Lakers advance, beat Rockets youtube.com/live/CKOhdKf...

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RJ Barrett, Raptors Force Game 7 vs. Cavs | Pistons COME BACK vs. Magic | Lakers Advance vs. Rockets

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Going live here now after Lakers-Rockets to talk about an awesome night of playoff basketball. -Rockets back in it -CLE up 3-2 -Cade vs. Paolo -Spurs advance youtube.com/live/aCed--F...

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Cade vs. Paolo Showdown! LAL/HOU, CLE up 3-2 vs. TOR | Spurs advance | Game Theory Podcast

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Going live here momentarily with GMAC momentarily. -Pistons down 3-1 vs Magic -Nuggets get one back vs. Wolves -Cooper Flagg ROY -Thunder move on youtube.com/live/HDLueZE...

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Magic up 3-1 over No. 1 Pistons | Flagg wins ROY | Nuggets/T-Wolves, Thunder Move On | NBA Playoffs!

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Gonna start the podcast a few minutes early tonight with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social. The weekend that was with the NBA Playoffs. -Ant/Donte hurt, but Wolves up 3-1 -Wemby Back! Embiid Back! Different results! -Magic-Pistons -NYK-ATL -More youtube.com/live/prsxQ1i...

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NBA Playoffs! Wemby Back! Ant Hurt but Wolves up 3-1 | Embiid Back | | HOU-LAL, DET-ORL, NYK-ATL

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Digging into tonight's awesome NBA games with @justesbaraheni.bsky.social. We're gonna talk about: -Dylan Harper has ARRIVED, Spurs up 2-1 -Rockets Blow Game 3 vs. Lakers, Lakers up 3-0 -Celtics win a big one late vs. 76ers. youtube.com/live/uomX6UM...

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Dylan Harper ARRIVES for Spurs | Rockets BLOW Game 3 vs Lakers | Celtics-76ers | Game Theory Podcast

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Going live here soon to talk about the NBA Playoffs tonight with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social -How the Hawks are exploiting Jalen Brunson to a 2-1 series lead -Jokic, Nuggets struggles vs. Wolves -Raps get one back in Toronto vs Cavs -Pistons even Magic series 1-1 www.youtube.com/live/C5MiEYj...

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Hawks up 2-1 on Knicks! Wolves up 2-1 vs Nuggets | Raps-Cavs, Pistons-Magic | Game Theory Podcast

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Braylon Mullins made it official that he is returning to UConn. Wrote about what it means Brendan Marks. -Where Mullins' NBA draft stock was for 2026 -Where he'll project in 2027 -Where UConn figures to rank in preseason polls www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

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Braylon Mullins returning to UConn, spurning NBA Draft as Huskies eye another title run

With the 6-foot-6 wing slated to return and a massive transfer portal in tow, the Huskies are set to be ranked in the top-five in preseason.

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Hello! Going live here momentarily to talk a bit about the end of the NBA season, and with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social we're going to do end-of-season NBA awards! Come hang out! youtube.com/live/aBVk9xM...

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Season Wrap-Up & NBA Awards! | Game Theory Podcast

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Hello! Going live here momentarily on the show with @motorcityhoops with a packed show! -UNC hires Michael Malone -Chicago fires AKME -Cooper Flagg dominance -Pistons figuring it out without Cade -Lakers injuries -East Play-In Race youtube.com/live/82RMQ2o...

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UNC Hires Malone | Bulls FIRE Karnisovas/Eversley | Lakers Decimated By Injuries | NBA Takeaways!

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Hello! New pod with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social is out a day early! It's a mailbag. Best Offensive Player Award? Most likely First Round NBA upset? Some NBA Draft questions! youtu.be/eR9xAe8MO2I

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NBA MAILBAG | Best Offensive Player | 3-6 Seed Most Likely To Make Run | Potential First Round Upset

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Hello! For this week's episode on Thursday, @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I are going to be answering some of YOUR questions entering the Final Four, NBA Draft cycle, NBA playoffs, and more. Ask some questions, and we'll answer them! Reply below with your questions!

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Hello! @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I are going live to talk through our lists for the top-10 defenders in the NBA this season. Come watch us dig deep into nerdy defensive stuff! youtube.com/live/FxAMdQT...

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Top 10 Defenders in the NBA this season! | Game Theory Podcast

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

Hello! @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I are going live within the next five minutes and we have a simple task for today's show: We are ranking the futures of the 10 teams outside of the NBA playoff picture right now. We are Ranking The Tankings. youtube.com/live/JeVNLaN...

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Rank the Tanks! Who Are The Best Positioned Tanking NBA Teams Moving Forward? | Game Theory Podcast

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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 · 23/03/2026

Made my yearly return to the Eye on College Basketball Podcast to talk about Sunday's games to get to the Sweet 16. Talked a lot about Iowa-Florida, St. John's-Kansas, UConn-UCLA, Darryn Peterson, Kentucky's season, way more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShAn...

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March Madness 2026 Round 2 Sunday Recap: Iowa STUNS Florida! St. John's & Darling over Kansas!

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Biggest surprises of the 2025-26 NBA Season: @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I are about to go live talking through all of the most surprising teams/players this season. youtube.com/live/IGWyoLW...

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Biggest Surprises of the NBA Season! | Game Theory Podcast

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Crime 101 rips. Exactly what I need from an LA crime movie. Thank you everyone involved.

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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 · 15/03/2026

Hey! @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I are about to go live and break down 10 Under The Radar NBA Players that you need to know are playing awesome right now. youtube.com/live/aXQ-nBW...

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10 NBA Players You Show Know Having Under the Radar Seasons! | Game Theory Podcast

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Hello! @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I are going live here now! We're going to do a check-in on the 2025-26 NBA Rookie class. Obviously a lot to talk about with Kon, Cooper, etc. But we'll dig into some other fun developments recently, too! youtube.com/live/NJ6bhg5...

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2025-26 NBA Rookie Class Check-In! Cooper, Kon, Harper, VJ & more! | Game Theory Podcast

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Hello! @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I are going live to break down how the players moved at the NBA Trade Deadline look! Harden, Kuminga, McCain, Trae, more! Plus, some thoughts on Jayson Tatum's opening games with Boston. youtube.com/live/hSSMF_f...

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Scouting NBA Trade Deadline Moves! Kuminga, McCain, Harden, Trae, more | Game Theory Podcast

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Hello! @motorcityhoops.bsky.social is here and we're doing 3/4 Season Awards! MVP, DPOY, All-NBA, All-Rookie, All-Defense, ROY, COY, etc. But first, we'll talk about Jayson Tatum being back and what that means: youtube.com/live/ren1U56...

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BREAKING NEWS: Jayson Tatum Returns! PLUS: NBA Awards Check-In (MVP, All-NBA, Rookie, DPOY & more)

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Hey! Going live with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social for the Sunday Takeaways show! -Nuggets-Thunder is our playoff dream matchup -Paolo Banchero figuring it out -Playoff X Factors -Most Dangerous Play-In Team -More youtube.com/live/WbqcYBQ...

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Nuggets-Thunder: Playoff Dream | Paolo Banchero is Good | NCAA Title Favorites | Game Theory Podcast

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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 · 22/02/2026

Hey! @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I are about to go live and talk about basketball/NBA stuff. -Darryn Peterson Discourse -Offense Only vs. Defense Only players -Jaden Ivey -Tanking Reform Ideas youtube.com/live/aW4Mpvj...

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NBA Takeaways! | Darryn Peterson Discourse | Biggest Pistons Week In A Decade | Game Theory Podcast

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Also, going live here to do NBA Contender Rankings for the second half of the season here momentarily with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social Come hang out! www.youtube.com/live/11sxyPT...

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NBA Title Contender Power Rankings! | Game Theory Rankings

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Gonna go live and talk about the All-Star game here with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social in like five minutes. Also, we're doing a new thing called our "Tank Commanders Sickos Draft." youtube.com/live/iYK5v8u...

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NBA All-Star Weekend! | Plus The Tank Commanders Sickos Draft | Game Theory Podcast

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

When the NBA has a big problem, it calls Wachtell Lipton, a major law firm in NYC. A story with @joevardon.bsky.social on who the NBA relies on when it needs to figure out a Clippers scandal, gambling investigations, Donald Sterling, tampering and more. Free link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

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Inside the NBA’s relationship with the firm that investigates its biggest scandals (Gift Article)

For the past two decades, when the NBA has needed a sensitive issue investigated, it's repeatedly called on the same law firm.

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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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