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Matthew, Alex, and Yonny open the episode with an electric moment around the league—Anthony Black throwing down a dunk on four defenders, setting the tone for a high-energy conversation. From there, they jump into the NBA’s growing global footprint, reacting to games in Berlin and London, Ja Morant headlining international matchups, and even touching on the fashion and vibes that come with the league going overseas.

The conversation shifts into on-court trends and surprises. The guys debate whether the Nuggets look different—and maybe even better stylistically—without Jokic, breaking down their faster pace, small-ball lineups, Aaron Gordon at the five, and why Jokic’s plus-minus “farming” might finally be over. That leads into bigger questions around MVP buzz, Jaylen Brown’s candidacy, Shai’s streak of 20-point games, and whether anyone can slow his consistency.

They also introduce some new Yamology language, including the idea of “possession maxxing vs. possession mixing,” using it to frame how teams like the Lakers are playing this season. Skit gives a rapid-fire one-minute summary of the Lakers’ year so far, followed by Matt’s deeper dive into what’s actually wrong with the team—why the defense feels mid, why Luka somehow grades out as their best defender by rating, and which trade targets could realistically change their trajectory.

Elsewhere around the league, they touch on the Jonathan Kuminga situation in Golden State, why some teams consistently underperform in exhibition games, and what to make of potential trades as the season develops.

The episode closes with OKC-centric reflections, including a review of Heat vs. Thunder, extra-possession battles, Andrew Wiggins continuing his Thunder-killer ways, and reliving key playoff moments—Game 7 memories, Tyrese Haliburton Finals talk, and what it truly feels like to win a championship as a fan.

Fast-moving, idea-heavy, and packed with new concepts—Episode 114 is pure Yamology.

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The new year kicks off with Matthew, Alex, and Yonny setting resolutions for 2026 and talking about the habits, goals, and ideas they want to carry into the year ahead. Matt opens the show with a thoughtful quote on patience and mastery, setting a reflective tone before the basketball debate begins.

The episode quickly centers on its core question: Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now guaranteed to win MVP? With Nikola Jokic sidelined by injury, Alex argues that the race is effectively over, while Skit estimates Shai’s chances at around 55–65%. The guys break down what Jokic’s absence means for the award and whether anyone can realistically catch Shai down the stretch.

They explore other MVP possibilities through players like Jaylen Brown, Cade Cunningham, Luka Dončić, Tyrese Maxey, and Philly’s situation. Jaylen Brown’s ability as a true first option becomes a major talking point, alongside Alex’s breakdown of Boston’s defensive wings, depth, and why the Celtics are built to sustain success.

The conversation then shifts to league-wide movement and rumors, including Trae Young trade talk and the challenge of finding the right contender fit for his skillset. They run through potential trade packages involving the Bucks, Heat, and Timberwolves. Matt takes a LeBron tangent, highlighting the wild stat that LeBron has played against roughly 36% of all NBA opponents in history, before the group discusses Kawhi Leonard quietly putting together the best regular-season stretch of his career.

The episode wraps with All-Star voting discussion, touching on international voting patterns and why LeBron’s numbers are noticeably down this season.

A thoughtful start to the year with big MVP questions and classic Yamology debate.

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Matthew and Alex open the episode with a big Christmas Day–themed intro as All-Star voting officially gets underway. They run through holiday matchups and early-season storylines, including Russ vs. KD and Kings vs. Rockets, while checking in on teams like the Kings, Nets, and Clippers to separate real contenders from noise.

The discussion turns to team breakdowns, starting with the Cleveland Cavaliers and why their talent hasn’t translated into consistent success. From there, they dive into the Raptors’ spacing problems and struggles attacking the middle of the floor, before circling back to Sacramento basketball and how the Kings keep forcing themselves into the conversation. The Knicks also get a temperature check as the season progresses.

Wembanyama is labeled must-watch TV—especially in games against OKC—which leads into a broader look at the Spurs as a complete team. Dallas also comes up, with Ryan Nembhard helping reshape how the Mavericks are viewed.

Alex then walks through how the Thunder lost to the Timberwolves, which sparks one of the episode’s most heated moments: a real debate between Matt and Alex over Alex’s knowledge and evaluation of Isaiah Hartenstein. The episode closes with Alex reflecting on calling the Cavs vs. Magic game, grounding the conversation in real-game experience.

Holiday energy, sharp analysis, and classic Yamology tension—Episode 112 delivers.

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In todays Episode of the YAMology podcast, Matt and Alex (without Skit) go into detail how the Spurs just beat the Oklahoma City Thunder and what we can expect from both teams going forward. (Also Alex reveals is Christmas present for his parents !?)

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Matthew, Alex, and Yonny dive into what they’re calling the Neo-Renaissance NBA — an era where talent is overflowing and roles are constantly evolving. They kick things off with Austin Reaves and why this might be the season he fully arrives, breaking down his free-throw rate, growing role as a primary scorer, and why an All-Star nod feels more real than ever.

From there, the guys bounce around the league’s strangest storylines: why the Cavs just don’t look right, the rise of Jalen Johnson and what makes his game so unique, and whether Deni Avdija deserves real franchise-cornerstone conversations — including the big question: who would you rather build around, Paolo Banchero or Deni? They also get into Jordan Walsh’s upside, “Dub” getting back to form, CP3’s uncertain future, and why D’Angelo Russell now feels like a glorified garbage-time guard.

OKC takes center stage as the crew breaks down just how good this team really is — including the insane idea that they could chase an 81-win season. They compare OKC’s current pace to the Warriors’ legendary 73–9 run, analyze the upcoming schedule, back-to-backs, Shai sitting out vs the Jazz, and ask the big question: who is actually the second-best team in the NBA, and who can truly compete with OKC?

They also cover Giannis trade rumors, Jokic’s defensive issues, the unpredictability of modern stars, and what to even call this era of basketball if “modern NBA” isn’t enough anymore. The Lakers–Raptors game gets a full breakdown, including LeBron’s 10-point streak ending in Toronto, Scottie Barnes’ defense, and Rui Hachimura’s wild game winner.

Elsewhere, they touch on Dallas improving their point guard play with Ryan Nembhard, the Pacers battling injuries on their Finals path, discussions around Chris Paul potentially being pushed toward retirement, and Ty Lue’s comments about leadership issues. The episode wraps with their first try at an NBA Connections-style game and the introduction of a new “NBA Legacy Player” segment.

A packed episode that feels like a snapshot of an NBA world overflowing with talent — the Yamology guys try to make sense of it all.

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A packed week across the NBA with breakout performances, big-picture questions, and major storylines, from Cooper Flagg’s 35 on the Clippers and Harden trade chatter to Shai’s clutch dominance, scheduling debates, and rising young stars across the league.

Highlights:

• Flagg explodes for 35 vs. Clippers as Harden trade questions resurface.
• Thunder edge Suns; Shai starts slow but closes strong with Jalen Williams back.
• NBA scheduling issues, Euro-friendly tips, fewer back-to-backs, and NBA Cup momentum.
• Magic–Heat rivalry brewing, Paolo concerns, Charlotte’s 6'7" Cam, and Kon Knueppel’s OT heroics.

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OKC is officially on demon time. We kick off Episode 108 breaking down the Thunder’s ridiculous 16–1 start to the season and asking how real this dominance actually is. From there, we jump into Suns vs Timberwolves, including a wild 9–0 run in the fourth quarter that completely swung momentum and opened up a late-game debate.

We also get into:

• Derrick Green’s strong start and what it could mean for his role this year
• A surprisingly serious discussion about which NBA jersey you should get your partner, plus other gender-neutral and hoops-related gift ideas
• A round of I Call Game to close the episode (Celtics vs 76ers)
• Dennis Schröder and Russell Westbrook’s roles in Sacramento as the season continues to unfold
• A classic Westbrook 4th-quarter takeover (15 points), going head-to-head with Jokic — who still seems to score every time he touches the ball
• Matt in full MS Paint breakdown mode, explaining man-to-man vs zone defense in true YAMology fashion
• And a deep dive into James Harden’s 55-point explosion, followed by a game around single-game franchise scoring records for NBA teams

Hoops analysis. Chaos. History. And one final game.
Episode 108 of YAMology — tap in.

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With the season heating up, we jump into two of the most fascinating storylines right now: the Detroit Pistons looking shockingly good (11–2 start), and the OKC Thunder quietly building something terrifying on defense.

• We break down Jalen Duren’s dominance and Cade Cunningham’s efficient orchestration — why Detroit’s young core might be real.
• Then, we shift to Oklahoma City: their defensive identity, turnover machine, and how they might be more complete than anyone expected.
• Plus: “free throw merchant” Duren’s impact for the Pistons, and a full take on Nikola Jokić being just unbelievable, again.
• To close, we revisit Wembanyama vs Draymond: in clutch situations, who takes over? Does Wemby lean into hero ball, or is it more complicated?

Basketball + chaos + real talk.
YAMology.

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