Sam Vecenie

Sam Vecenie is a senior writer at The Athletic, specializing in NBA Draft coverage, college basketball, and the NBA. His podcast, the Game Theory Podcast, regularly ranks among the top podcasts on iTunes. Prior to joining The Athletic, he worked for CBS Sports, SB Nation, Sporting News and Vice.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/sam-vecenie/

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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  • Sam Vecenie has not shown any significant signs of bias in his reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • Sam Vecenie has not shown any significant conflicts of interest in his reporting.

Contradictions

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  • No major contradictions found in Sam Vecenie's articles.

Deceptions

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  • No deceptive practices found in Sam Vecenie's articles.

Recent Articles

Historic NBA Draft: Four French Players Drafted in First Round for Second Consecutive Year

Historic NBA Draft: Four French Players Drafted in First Round for Second Consecutive Year

Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 In the 2024 NBA draft, four French players were selected in the first round for the second consecutive year, with surprises including Zaccharie Risacher as the No. 1 pick and Zach Edey being picked ninth despite being projected as a late first-round prospect. The draft also saw notable picks such as Carlton 'Bub' Carrington at 14th and AJ Johnson at 23rd, while Kyle Filipowski and Tyler Kolek were selected later than expected.
Top Prospects and Storylines to Watch in the 2024 NBA Draft: Hawks' Decision, Bulls' Forward Need, and Free Agency

Top Prospects and Storylines to Watch in the 2024 NBA Draft: Hawks' Decision, Bulls' Forward Need, and Free Agency

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 The 2024 NBA Draft brings excitement as the Atlanta Hawks consider French prospects Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher for the No. 1 pick, while trade talks swirl around Chicago Bulls' forward needs and potential Zach LaVine deals.
Top 3 Contenders for Atlanta Hawks' No. 1 Pick in the 2024 NBA Draft: Risacher, Clingan, or Sarr?

Top 3 Contenders for Atlanta Hawks' No. 1 Pick in the 2024 NBA Draft: Risacher, Clingan, or Sarr?

Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 As the 2024 NBA Draft approaches, the Atlanta Hawks are considering three top contenders for their No.1 pick: Zaccharie Risacher, Donovan Clingan, and Alex Sarr. Despite injuries to other players and potential trade-down scenarios, Hawks general manager Landy Fields plans to keep the No.1 pick.