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Sam Vecenie
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I write about basketball. And watch movies. Senior Writer at
@TheAthletic on the NBA/NBA Draft. Host of the Game Theory Podcast. Email: [email protected]
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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
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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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
November 7, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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
November 7, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Sam has Virginia's Johann Grunloh 51 spots too low but otherwise I agree with everything.
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...
November 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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
November 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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...
November 4, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Over at @theathletic.com, a primer for the 2026 NBA Draft cycle that tips off in earnest tonight.

-The Race for No. 1 and what scouts want to see from Peterson, Boozer and Dybantsa.
-Arizona is a scouts’ hotspot
-the ACC is more than Duke this year

www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
NBA Draft: Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and AJ Dybantsa racing toward the top
Games that matter are starting in college basketball, but we've already learned a lot through practices and preseason action.
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Over at @theathletic.com, a primer for the 2026 NBA Draft cycle that tips off in earnest tonight.

-The Race for No. 1 and what scouts want to see from Peterson, Boozer and Dybantsa.
-Arizona is a scouts’ hotspot
-the ACC is more than Duke this year

www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
NBA Draft: Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and AJ Dybantsa racing toward the top
Games that matter are starting in college basketball, but we've already learned a lot through practices and preseason action.
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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
November 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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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
October 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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
October 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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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...
October 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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...
October 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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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
October 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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
October 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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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...
October 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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...
October 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Went quite basic on the Criterion Flash Sale this time around. But honestly, feel pretty great about what I picked up here.
October 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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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...
October 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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...
October 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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...
October 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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YOU KNOW WE ARE ABOUT TO TALK THE TOUMANI CAMARA EXTENSION NOW, LIVE!!!!
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...
October 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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...
October 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Going live now, @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I are breaking down some early extensions and injuries, and we're each giving three bold predictions heading into the 2025-26 NBA season.

youtube.com/live/czR67Do...
BOLD PREDICTIONS for the 2025-26 NBA Season! | Game Theory Podcast
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October 17, 2025 at 12:25 AM