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Sam Vecenie

@samvecenie.bsky.social

I write about basketball. And watch movies. Senior Writer at @TheAthletic on the NBA/NBA Draft. Host of the Game Theory Podcast. Email: sam.vecenie@gmail.com

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Sam Vecenie@samvecenie.bsky.social · last mo.

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...

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 · 2mo ago

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...

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 · 3mo ago

Going live now with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social to talk about all four Conference Semifinals Game 1s. Come hang out with us! youtube.com/live/wQKqvSO...

Thunder, Pistons take Game 1 Over Lakers, Cavs | Wolves Upset Spurs in G1 | Knicks Blow Out 76ers

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Sam Vecenie@samvecenie.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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...

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

YouTube video by Game Theory Podcast w/ Sam Vecenie

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Sam Vecenie@samvecenie.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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...

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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