Epiosde 73: Reacting to NBA Stars in New Places – Anthony Davis, De'Aaron Fox & MarJon Beauchamp

In this episode of YAMology, Matt, Alex, and Skit check in from all over the map—Matt joins from London on his way back from Paris, Alex is deep in his master’s work, and Skit is fresh off a work trip to Las Vegas. Despite the time zone chaos, the crew is locked in to break down the biggest post-trade deadline moves, team struggles, and player dynamics across the NBA.

The discussion kicks off with a week-later reaction to the Luka Dončić blockbuster trade (3:00). Now that Luka has settled into LA and Anthony Davis has made his Mavericks debut, how are both teams adjusting? Did Dallas make a historic mistake, or will this move pay off in the long run? Meanwhile, AD’s first game in Dallas (4:53) was a mixed bag—dominant when on the floor but cut short by an early exit due to injury. With Luka gone, the Mavericks’ pick-and-roll offense is evolving (9:30)—but is it for the better?

Elsewhere, De’Aaron Fox torched the Spurs (12:51), and the guys break down San Antonio’s defensive struggles and what it says about their long-term rebuild. That leads into a discussion on NBA Paris, where Spurs merchandise was oddly prioritized over Pacers gear, despite Indiana being the team actually playing.

The episode then shifts to Dennis Schröder’s impact (23:54)—is he one of the most underrated guards in the league? The conversation takes a fun turn when Golden State’s newest addition, Jimmy Butler, gets a new nickname—"The Chef and His Butler" (28:43). Does it stick?

Trade rumors continue to swirl, and the crew breaks down the latest reports on Khris Middleton possibly being on the move (31:39). Would the Bucks really trade him, and who would be the best landing spot? Meanwhile, Bojan Bogdanović’s trade (37:33) raises a different question—does he still have enough left in the tank to be a difference-maker for a contender?

Finally, the guys dive into the Clippers’ perimeter defense—or lack thereof (39:20). With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George aging, can LA still contain elite guards, or is their title window closing faster than expected?

With big trade reactions, in-depth analysis, and classic YAMology chaos, this episode is packed with everything NBA fans need to stay up to speed.

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