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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 1d

I’m not totally convinced they have one for this season on the defensive end. Totally depends on if looney can still move.

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 8d

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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John Hollinger @johnhollinger.bsky.social · 8d

New for @theathletic.com - Reed Sheppard and the other "hinge" players I'll be watching closely in October.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...

Reed Sheppard, John Collins and other 2025 NBA preseason ‘hinge’ players

These players are interesting enough to possibly make a real impact this season, but it's far from a certainty.

www.nytimes.com

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 9d

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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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 9d

Recorded with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social for 45 minutes tonight on the Jonathan Kuminga contract. Tried to hit all of the angles.

-Clear win for GSW
-Why he couldn't take the qualifying offer
-What next? Trades? How can he fit in within GSW's scheme?

youtu.be/j1Jjvm3aAiQ

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Motor City Hoops @motorcityhoops.bsky.social · 10d

The first of many 2026 #NBADraft video breakdowns for the substack

Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 10d

Hey, over at the @gametheorysamv.bsky.social substack, @motorcityhoops.bsky.social did a Dash Daniels video breakdown for everyone from his game against NZ Breakers last week.

10 minutes explaining what makes him a potential 2026 NBA Draft prospect!

gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/dash-danie...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 10d

Hey, over at the @gametheorysamv.bsky.social substack, @motorcityhoops.bsky.social did a Dash Daniels video breakdown for everyone from his game against NZ Breakers last week.

10 minutes explaining what makes him a potential 2026 NBA Draft prospect!

gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/dash-danie...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 10d

gonna be honest, haven't looked for it yet. Know it happened last week, just have had other stuff going.

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 10d

Hey, over at the @gametheorysamv.bsky.social substack, @motorcityhoops.bsky.social did a Dash Daniels video breakdown for everyone from his game against NZ Breakers last week.

10 minutes explaining what makes him a potential 2026 NBA Draft prospect!

gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/dash-danie...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 11d

Hello! @motorcityhoops.bsky.social, @andrewjclaudio.bsky.social and I are about to go live and talk Eastern Conference Win Total Over/Unders!

Come join as we break down the East!

youtube.com/live/pZ-ZZ89...

Eastern Conference Wins Over/Unders! | 2025-26 NBA Predictions | Game Theory Podcast

Join Sam Vecenie, Bryce Simon & Andrew Claudio LIVE tonight at 7pm EST as they go through the entire Eastern Conference & predict whether each team will go over or under on their projected wins total ...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 14d

Hey! @motorcityhoops.bsky.social and I are about to go live and talk about the NBA teams we're most excited to see in 2025-26. We'll also talk Fred VanVleet's injury, the Grimes/Kuminga updates, and more.

youtube.com/live/ZAAcIfY...

These are the NBA teams we're MOST EXCITED to watch in the 2025-26 season! | Game Theory Podcast

Join Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon LIVE at 8:30pm EST as they go through the NBA teams that they are most excited to watch in the 2025-26 NBA season! SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSS...

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 14d

This is the third Dybantsa video this week. Fascinating player. Has real flaws to work on with the handle and shot, but the athletic tools in terms of bend, coordination, power are exciting.

Less of a finished product than Peterson, Boozer, but real reason for excitement.

Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 14d

Did an hourlong breakdown of AJ Dybantsa today in what I thought was his best game at the under-19 World Cup (where he won MVP) against Canada. Had 22 points, 4 rebs, 3 asts.

This one is free over on the Game Theory Substack! Go check it out.

gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/aj-dybants...

AJ Dybantsa vs. Canada, Under-19 World Cup | Film Breakdown

In this video, Sam Vecenie breaks down potential No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa in detail from his Under-19 World Cup performance, where he won MVP of the event.

gametheorysamv.substack.com

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 14d

Did an hourlong breakdown of AJ Dybantsa today in what I thought was his best game at the under-19 World Cup (where he won MVP) against Canada. Had 22 points, 4 rebs, 3 asts.

This one is free over on the Game Theory Substack! Go check it out.

gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/aj-dybants...

AJ Dybantsa vs. Canada, Under-19 World Cup | Film Breakdown

In this video, Sam Vecenie breaks down potential No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa in detail from his Under-19 World Cup performance, where he won MVP of the event.

gametheorysamv.substack.com

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 15d

One Battle After Another absolutely rips. What a beautiful, hilarious movie.

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 16d

Over on Substack, have released two AJ Dybantsa video breakdowns from his MVP performance at the U19 World Cup.

No better place to dig into tape for BYU's potential top-3 pick.

First game against Australia: substack.com/@gametheoryp...

Second against France: substack.com/@gametheoryp...

AJ Dybantsa vs. France, Under-19 World Cup | Film Breakdown

In this video, Sam Vecenie breaks down AJ Dybantsa in detail from his Under-19 World Cup performance, where he won MVP of the event.

substack.com

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 16d

Think AJ Dybantsa has a real chance to be a strong low-man defender in the NBA and in college at BYU this year. Covers a ton of ground with his length and athleticism.

One of his strongest clips at the U19 World Cup.

(Full video over at Substack: gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/aj-dybants...)

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 16d

Over on Substack, have released two AJ Dybantsa video breakdowns from his MVP performance at the U19 World Cup.

No better place to dig into tape for BYU's potential top-3 pick.

First game against Australia: substack.com/@gametheoryp...

Second against France: substack.com/@gametheoryp...

AJ Dybantsa vs. France, Under-19 World Cup | Film Breakdown

In this video, Sam Vecenie breaks down AJ Dybantsa in detail from his Under-19 World Cup performance, where he won MVP of the event.

substack.com

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Sam Vecenie @samvecenie.bsky.social · 16d

Absolutely still writing at the athletic. This is only for video stuff

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