Episode 81: Nuggets Crisis Before Playoffs – Firing Malone & GM Shake Up Denver

In this episode of YAMology, Alex and Matt hold it down, with Yonny off this week, and there’s no shortage of chaos to unpack.

They kick things off with the March Madness Final Four, where Florida edged out Houston in a tense, possession-by-possession battle. From the final shot drama to college hoops’ unique late-game dynamics, the guys explore what makes March so mad. They also touch on Paige Bueckers leading UConn to another big win, and dive into the impact of NIL deals—is this the start of a new era in college basketball, or is it already getting out of control?

The conversation shifts to the NBA draft landscape, as prospects begin declaring or weighing their options. How will this wave of talent reshape the league?

The headline this week: Michael Malone is fired by the Nuggets, and the guys don’t hold back. They compare Malone’s coaching style and personality to GM Calvin Booth’s front office vision, ask if Coach of the Year is becoming a cursed award, and whether Denver ever truly backed their championship coach.

On the court, they break down Austin Reaves’ hot stretch and debate whether he’s the best third scoring option in the NBA right now. Then it’s on to the Lakers vs. Thunder matchup, where OKC’s defensive stubbornness and “magnet ball” rotation choices may have cost them—Matt even lays out a custom game plan to beat the Thunder’s scheme.

With the Western Conference race as tight as ever, Alex and Matt track the potential seeding chaos from 3rd to 8th, question if Dallas is peaking at the right time, and look ahead to the Eastern Conference matchups, including a potential Knicks vs. Pistons first-round series, with KAT’s involvement in the PnR spotlight.

From coaching drama to playoff chess moves, this episode blends big-picture talk and tactical insight, YAMology style.

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