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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

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.

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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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Mock Rookie Extensions for 2023 NBA Draft | Miller, Wallace, Ausar, more | Game Theory Podcast

The Pablo Torre Clippers investigation has come to a final conclusion, where the Clippers have received the worst punishment in NBA history. The Athletic's Law Murray joins the show to discuss what this all means, why the league came down so hard on the Clippers, and where the team goes from here. 

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LA Clippers Get LARGEST Punishment in NBA History for Kawhi Leonard Cap Circumvention | What Now?

Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show.

(00:00) INTRO

(2:10) Peyton Watson signed & traded to Cavaliers in 3-team trade (Max Strus to LAC)

(29:09) What's next for Denver after losing Peyton Watson?

(48:04) Jonathan Kuminga signs with Timberwolves

(1:07:30) Quince!

(1:09:05) Shopify!

(1:10:21) Josh Green traded to Jazz for Cody Williams & John Konchar

(1:23:50) Klay Thompson signs with Heat

(1:34:04) Bennedict Mathurin signs with Pelicans

(1:43:04) OUTRO

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Peyton Watson Traded to Cavaliers | Kuminga signs with Wolves | Klay to Heat | Mathurin to Pelicans | Game Theory Podcast

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to continue their annual countdown of the best defenders in the NBA today! Here in part 2, they go from #12 to #1 (if you missed part 1 counting down #25 to #13, check out the previous episode that aired last Sunday).

TOP 25 DEFENDERS IN THE NBA! | Part Two: 12 to 1 | Game Theory Podcast

In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for their annual countdown of the best defenders in the NBA today! Here in part 1, they cover #25 to #13 (the rest of the list can be heard in part 2 next Sunday).

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