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YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 119: New Faces in New Places and Cavs Thunder CommentarySend a textMatthew, Alex, and Skit open with big matchups on the slate, including Cavaliers vs. Thunder and Warriors vs. Nuggets, before a quick check-in on the All-Star Game and the new tournament-style format. They talk league movement, new faces in new places, and how James Harden has actually looked good in Cleveland, even if it still feels strange.The episode quickly turns into a live-watch rollercoaster as they watch Thunder vs. Cavs in real time, dubbing it an instant “magnet game.” The energy spikes with ever...
2026-02-2259 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 118 - All-Star Weekend: Nostalgia or Decline?Send a textMatthew and Skit spend the episode unpacking their feelings on NBA All-Star Weekend—asking the big question: is it actually worse now, or are we all just nostalgia merchants? They connect that same debate to bigger league issues like tanking, flopping, and why general sentiment around the NBA feels more negative than ever. Is this a product problem, or an audience problem?From there, they break down the All-Star formats and events: the dunk contest (including the Jesser vs. Blake Griffin discourse), the Skills Challenge with Chet and Scottie providing un...
2026-02-151h 03YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 117 – Trades That Don’t Feel RealSend a textMatthew, Alex, and Yonny jump into a wild episode of league movement and hot takes, starting with Jaren Jackson Jr. landing in Utah and teasing a mystery topic that sets an uneasy tone early. Things get loose fast, with jokes about Alex leaving the pod and Matt trying to keep up as trades start flying.The guys react to a series of moves that feel strange on paper, including James Harden to the Cavaliers, questioning the fit and whether it’s all just about chasing the bag. Clippers ta...
2026-02-0858 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 116: All-Star Snubs and SurprisesSend a textMatthew and Alex jump straight into the fallout from All-Star snubs, reacting to who got left out and how players—especially Pascal Siakam—handled the news. The guys also touch on a surprise storyline involving the 15th seed, and highlight a big moment for Canadian hoops with two Canadian All-Stars.The conversation shifts into the numbers, breaking down Estimated Plus-Minus (EPM) and what it actually says about player value. Giannis Antetokounmpo comes up in that context, alongside classic Yamology moments like Dennis Schr...
2026-02-0244 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 115 - Why The NBA Should Bring Back the All-Star DraftSend a textMatthew, Alex, and Yonny open the episode reacting to the newly announced NBA All-Star starters, breaking down the biggest surprises, the no-doubters, and who’s now sweating while waiting for the bench selections. The guys also react to Joel Embiid being back, what his return means for Philly, and how realistic it is to expect him to ramp up as the season goes month to month.Off the court, the pod leans into classic Yamology chaos—Toronto snowstorms, tech issues, and fantasy basketball updates, including Skit’s brother absolu...
2026-01-251h 02YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 114 Lakers Struggles, NBA Europe & Possession MaxxingSend a textMatthew, 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...
2026-01-181h 02YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 113 – Is Shai’s MVP Inevitable?Send a textThe 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...
2026-01-0451 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 112: Christmas Day Matchups & Raptors Cut AnalysisSend a textMatthew 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 t...
2025-12-2254 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreYAMology 111: NBA Cup OKC vs Spurs recapSend a textIn 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 !?) Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBATwitterhttps://x.com/YAMology_Pod
2025-12-1445 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 110: The Neo-Renaissance NBASend a textMatthew, 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...
2025-12-071h 00YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 108: How to break a press with MS paintSend a textOKC 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 yearA surprisingly serious discussion about which NBA jersey you should get your...
2025-11-2359 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 107: Thunder and Pistons Lead the PackSend a textWith 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...
2025-11-181h 01YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 106: Why Early Offence Will Hurt the NBASend a textThe Bulls and Bucks gave us content this week, so we dig into what’s real vs what’s just November basketball chaos. Are teams genuinely trying to run more early offense for threes, or is this just preseason energy leaking into November? Should teams be playing faster and looser, or is there value in slowing down and controlling possessions?We also get into:The Bucks completely ignoring weakside help defense — accident or philosophy?Why NBC has already been outclassing ESPN in NBA coverageComparing broadcast styles...
2025-11-0953 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 105: The Highs and Lows of the New NBA SeasonSend a textWe’re only 5–7 games into the NBA season, which means it’s officially time to overreact responsibly. The Pelicans look lost, the Nets might already be prepping for ping-pong balls, and meanwhile Victor Wembanyama is casually announcing that the league now revolves around him. We check in on the early plus/minus winners and disasters, break down how the 2026 draft class stacks up against recent years, and look at the early Rookie of the Year race.We also get into:What are the Pe...
2025-11-0256 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 103: THE END IS NEAR - The NBA Season is FINALLY around the corner!Send a textWelcome back to YAMology as Skit, Matt and Alex discuss the last played games of pre season, rate their newly drafted fantasy teams in a 16 team league and give their first impressions of watching the new season of 'Starting 5'. Before the season starts everyone gives their final predictions as to who is going to directly qualify for the playoffs. Hope you enjoy this weeks episode! Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBATwitterhttps://x.com/YAMology_Pod
2025-10-191h 04YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 102: NBA GM Survey & Preseason PostersSend a textIn Episode 102 of YAMology, the guys dive into another full slate of hoops talk — from preseason storylines to front-office opinions.We kick things off breaking down the Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs overtime thriller, featuring Ace Bailey’s breakout performance and Cooper Flagg’s impressive early showings. Then we turn to the question everyone’s asking: Will Russell Westbrook find a new team before the season tips off?Preseason standouts get their shine too — Cason Wallace continues to turn heads, and somehow Matt’s Jeff Withey practice jersey sparks a deep dive...
2025-10-1356 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 101: Pre-season first Impressions and Award PredictionsSend a textWelcome back to YAMology! With the start of pre-season basketball Matt, Skit and Alex discuss who stood out so far in the first couple of inofficial NBA games played. After their impressions they go on to discuss their picks to win awards and slightly combined it with quizzes. Hope you enjoy listening! Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBATwitterhttps://x.com/YAMology_Pod
2025-10-071h 05YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEPISODE 100: EUROBASKET CHAMPIONS, CLIPPERS, GAMES AND MUCH FUNSend a textWelcome back to the 100th episode of YAMology! With the whole crew back for the special episode in a not so special part of the basketball season Skit, Alex and Matt play all the fun basketball games you can play online Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBATwitterhttps://x.com/YAMology_Pod
2025-09-2153 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 99: EuroBasket Finals preview and Kawhi Leonard catchupSend a textMatthew, and Yonny tip off with a deep dive into the EuroBasket Final—recapping the third place game, breaking down the key storylines so far, and previewing what’s ahead. From standout performances to tactical wrinkles, the guys set the stage for the finish of the tournament.They shift gears to NBA headlines, unpacking the latest Kawhi Leonard drama and the money moves surrounding his situation. Is it about health, contracts, or something deeper? The crew pulls apart the layers and what it means for Kawhi’s future.The ep...
2025-09-1447 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 98: Eurobasket Knockout stagesSend a textWelcome back to another epsisode of YAMology! Matt and Alex this time discuss the current results of the Eurobasket as well as give their predictions on who's going to make it to the finals of the Eurobasket. Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBATwitterhttps://x.com/YAMology_Pod
2025-09-0743 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 97: Start of the EurobasketSend a textWelcome back to Episode 97 of YAMology. After a short break we are back to talk about the start of the eurobasket, a dominant Germany, the insane Lauri Markkannen and give our predictions as to who is going to stand in the quarterfinals by next week! Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBATwitterhttps://x.com/YAMology_Pod
2025-08-3059 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 96: Tier Ranking All-time Basketball MoviesSend a textMatthew, Alex, and Yonny open the show with the NBA’s newly announced Christmas Day schedule—breaking down the biggest matchups, surprise picks, and which games feel like the league just stuffed coal in the stocking. They also preview opening night’s ring ceremonies, picturing how the defending champs will set the tone for the season.Before diving into the main event, the crew takes a detour into Kevin Durant’s latest Twitter moment, dissecting how he handled fans calling him “soft” and whether KD’s replies help his image or just fuel the fire...
2025-08-1056 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 95: Drafting Best Players in 2025 LIVE IN PERSONSend a textFor the first time ever, the Canadian, the German, and the Scot are finally in the same room — live from Scotland for this special in-person episode of Yamology! We kick things off catching up on everything we’ve been up to during the visit, reflecting on how long we’ve known each other and somehow managed nearly 100 episodes before doing one in person.After a bit of classic back-and-forth (including a few early arguments, because it wouldn’t be Yamology without some chaos), we dive into a Summer League round-up, hitting on standout...
2025-07-2059 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 94: Summer League Continuation and Extension ReactionsSend a textIn Episode 95 of the Yamology Podcast, we cover everything from Summer League surprises to long-term roster moves shaping the league’s future.We start in Washington, where we’re joined by Trey Johnson to break down the Wizards’ evolving backcourt and frontcourt situation. Is there real upside in the rotation, or is it just more of the same? From there, we turn our attention to Summer League — talking through the standout performances, a few moments of trickery that fooled even us, and which young players are showing signs of real NBA impact.
2025-07-1459 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 93: Start of Free Agency and Summer LeagueSend a textWelcome back to another episode of the YAMology-Podcast! Today Matt and Alex go through the first day of Summer League and look at different players throughout their first game with their respective NBA-Teams in the new season. They also look at the current progress of the Free Agency market and look at the winners of the off-season. Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBATwitterhttps://x.com/YAMology_Pod
2025-07-0749 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 92: From Champs to Chaos OKC Highs & Draft Day/Free Agency MovesSend a textEpisode 92 – Champs, Draft Chaos & Free Agency FeverMatthew, Alex, and Yonny kick off the episode riding high on OKC’s championship win, breaking down what it feels like as a fan when your team finally reaches the mountaintop. They react to the celebrations around the city and Jalen Williams posting Skit’s tweet, and debate whether the awards or the title meant more.From there, the conversation shifts to the NBA Draft and the start of free agency. The guys try to make sense of the Pelicans’ puzzling moves an...
2025-06-2959 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 91: KD Traded Today & NBA Champion Decided TonightSend a textGame 7. Everything on the line.On this episode of YAMology, Matt, Alex, and Yonny (aka Skit) are deep in the emotional trenches ahead of tonight’s NBA Finals decider between OKC and the Pacers. We talk through the anxiety, the numbness, and the chaos of watching your team walk the tightrope of legacy and heartbreak.Home court has been everything this series—OKC is undefeated at the Paycom Center this postseason, winning by an average margin that ranks among the most dominant in playoff history. Can Indiana flip the script?
2025-06-221h 02YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 89: OKC Still Haunted by Haliburton - Can They Bounce Back?Send a textEpisode 89 of YAMology is all about the chaos, drama, and brilliance of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.Matthew, Alex, and Yonny dive deep into the Indiana Pacers' stunning 111–110 win over the Thunder, capped by Tyrese Haliburton’s ice-cold game-winner with just 0.3 seconds on the clock. Yonny makes the bold claim that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Finals debut—dropping 38 points—felt “Jordan-esque,” though not everyone in the room is buying that comparison.Alex breaks down how OKC’s lineup changes, including starting two bigs and bringing in Cason Wallace, shifted the early momentum, but he...
2025-06-081h 01YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 88: NBA Finals Preview - Indiana Pacers Vs OKC Magpies!Send a textIn this episode of Yamology, Matthew, Alex, and Yonny break down the 2025 NBA Finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Matthew jokingly renames the Thunder The Magpies—because with the way they rack up steals, it feels like they're out there looting possessions. It’s a fun name for a team that’s been relentless on defense all year.We dig into how these two teams match up, especially the defensive assignments—who’s guarding who, and how each side might adjust as the series unfolds. We talk ab...
2025-06-021h 03YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreNothing Beats NBA Playoffs Basketball - Recap of EVERY Game 1 (Episode 83)Send a textWelcome back to Episode 83 of YAMology. The NBA playoffs are here and with the opening weekend here we came through and talked about every Game 1 in the NBA and the outlook for each series1:08 Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks10:08 Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers19:55 New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons25:40 LA Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves34:20 OKC Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies40:50 Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic46:35 Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat52:22 Houston Rockets vs Golden State W...
2025-04-2158 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 81: Nuggets Crisis Before Playoffs – Firing Malone & GM Shake Up DenverSend a textIn 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 im...
2025-04-081h 00YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 80: NBA Award Picks & The LeBron vs. Stephen A. DramaSend a textIn this episode of YAMology, Matt, Yonny, and Alex tackle the latest NBA storylines, starting with the ongoing war of words between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith. After Stephen A. questioned Bronny’s NBA prospects and hinted at nepotism, LeBron fired back on The Pat McAfee Show. We break down the media frenzy, what’s really at stake for Bronny, and whether this is just another chapter in LeBron’s carefully controlled narrative.From there, we dive into our official end-of-season NBA awards discussion, with each host bringing their picks and justif...
2025-03-3056 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 78: Cavs Keep Winning, Mavs Falling Apart & The MVP Race Heats UpSend a textThe YAMology crew—Yonny, Alex, and Matt—are all back, just in time to break down one of the wildest stretches of the NBA season.The episode kicks off with the Cleveland Cavaliers' insane 16-game winning streak—a run that had them demolishing opponents and making history. With elite three-point shooting and the impact of De’Andre Hunter, the crew debates whether the Cavs have officially become title favorites. But are they being overrated due to an easy schedule or underr...
2025-03-171h 02YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 77: OKC vs Denver - Was the MVP decided tonight?Send a textThe Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokić MVP debate intensified following the Oklahoma City Thunder's commanding 127-103 victory over the Denver Nuggets. In this episode of YAMology, Matt, Alex, and Skit analyze the key factors from this high-stakes matchup. The crew examines Denver's 2-2-1 zone defense, which initially disrupted OKC's offensive rhythm, leading to a subpar three-point shooting performance in the first three quarters. Despite these challenges, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showcased his MVP credentials with a stellar 40-point performance, propelling the Thunder to th...
2025-03-091h 02YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 76: Cavs Comeback vs Celtics - What It Means for the Eastern Playoffs!Send a textIn this episode of YAMology, Matt and Skit hold it down while Alex is off partying, leaving the serious basketball talk to the responsible ones (for once). The duo breaks down a huge week in the NBA, starting with the Cavs’ wild comeback win over the Celtics on national TV. What went wrong for Boston, and does this say more about Cleveland’s resilience or the Celtics’ late-game flaws?With Joel Embiid now out for the season, the Sixers’ playoff hopes take a massive hit. Can...
2025-03-021h 03YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 75: With Wemby Out, Who Wins DPOY? Plus Court of Gold RecapSend a textIn this episode of YAMology, Matt, Alex, and Skit dive into a packed slate of NBA topics, starting with a deep dive into Netflix’s new documentary "Court of Gold", which follows the journeys of Serbia, USA, France, Germany, and Canada through the Olympics (2:34). The crew discusses how the film could have better highlighted lesser-known players (4:32) and draws comparisons to Netflix’s "Starting 5" series (7:20). The conversation shifts to coaching personalities, from Steve Kerr’s leadership with T...
2025-02-241h 04YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 74: Mac McClung Soars, Spurs Manipulate & NBA All-Star BingoSend a textIt’s NBA All-Star Weekend, and YAMology is here to break down all the highs, lows, and bizarre moments from the league’s biggest midseason event. Matt, Alex, and Skit dive deep into everything from the Rising Stars tournament to the NBA Dunk Contest, debating the good, the bad, and the downright confusing.The episode kicks off with a recap of the Rising Stars opening round (2:30), where standout performances—and a few questionable moments—set the tone for the weekend. Leonar...
2025-02-161h 01YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpiosde 73: Reacting to NBA Stars in New Places – Anthony Davis, De'Aaron Fox & MarJon BeauchampSend a textIn 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...
2025-02-1051 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 72: Luka Dončić is a Laker! Breaking Down the Trade of the CenturySend a textThe trade of the century is here. In this episode of YAMology, Matt and Alex break down the shocking move that sent Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick, with the Utah Jazz involved as a third team. The hosts react in real-time, with Alex asking the big question—is this the dumbest trade in NBA history? Meanwhile, Matt dives into Luk...
2025-02-021h 00YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 71: A Complete Review of NBA Rivals WeekSend a textRivals Week delivered high-intensity matchups, and YAMology is here to break it all down. The Cavs took two tough losses to the Rockets, struggling with Houston’s size and energy. Meanwhile, the Wolves embarrassed the Nuggets, exposing Denver’s half-court defense. Are these just bad games, or signs of bigger issues?The Shai vs. Jokić MVP debate gets another look as Shai’s case strengthens with a new career high! Norman Powell’s merch continues to be a talking point—good or gimmick? Meanwhile, Matt figh...
2025-01-3050 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 70: Official All-Star Selections & A Deep Dive into the NBA’s Mid TeamsSend a textIn Episode 70 of YAMology, Yonny, Alex, and Matt delve into their NBA All-Star selections, starting with the Western Conference. They discuss the merits of potential starters, debating whether LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama should secure starting positions. The conversation heats up as they consider the exclusion of players like Domantas Sabonis and question if the Los Angeles Lakers deserve two All-Star representatives this season. Notably, the hosts observe a decline in the depth of elite guards in the West, marking a significant...
2025-01-191h 04YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 69: Cavs vs. Thunder Thriller, Top 5 Contenders, and Norman Powell’s Merch: Cop or Drop?Send a textIn Episode 69 of YAMology, Yonny, Alex, and Matt tackle one of the most exciting games of the NBA season so far: the Cavaliers vs. Thunder showdown. The Cavaliers edged out the Thunder in a tightly contested matchup, with Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley dominating in the short roll, a tactic that OKC struggled to counter while blitzing Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell. The hosts break down OKC's defensive strategy, what went wrong, and how they might adjust for the anticipated rematch between...
2025-01-121h 03YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 68: Lakers Reload with Finney-Smith, Shai’s MVP Argument, and All-Star Face Offs!Send a textIn Episode 68 of YAMology, Yonny, Alex, and Matt break down the hottest topics in the NBA with in-depth analysis and lively debates.The episode kicks off with reactions to the Lakers-Nets trade, where Los Angeles acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, sending D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to Brooklyn. The crew examines how this move impacts both teams, including the Lakers’ push for defensive depth and the Nets’ reshuffling around their young core.Next, the ho...
2024-12-301h 01YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 67: NBA Cup Chaos: Semi Scuffles and Thunder-Bucks Final PredictionsSend a textIn Episode 67 of YAMology, Yonny, Alex, and Matt recap an intense NBA Cup semifinals week filled with drama, defense, and standout performances.The first matchup saw the Thunder and Rockets locked in a gritty battle where scoring was hard to come by. The game’s tension boiled over into a heated scuffle between Cason Wallace and Alperen Şengün, adding extra spice to the rivalry. The hosts break down how the Thunder managed to outlast the Rockets despite their offensive struggles.In the other semi...
2024-12-161h 02YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 66: Injuries shake up the East All-Stars and the MVP favourite who doesn't care...Send a textIn Episode 66 of YAMology, Yonny, Alex, and Matt break down a jam-packed week in basketball. They kick things off by discussing how injuries to Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are reshaping the Eastern Conference All-Star race. With the Magic’s two rising stars sidelined, the hosts analyze how this changes the dynamics for both Orlando and the All-Star lineup.Matt then shares highlights from his courtside experience at the Thunder vs. Raptors game, where he connected with reporters and commentators, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at OKC...
2024-12-0951 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 64: Our Early Top 5 Prospects for the 2025 NBA DraftSend a textIn Episode 64 of YAMology, Alex and Matt deliver an exciting and diverse lineup of basketball topics, diving deep into the world of hoops. From college ball to NBA star performances, they leave no court uncovered.They kick off with an overview of the college basketball season, highlighting standout players and teams. The discussion sharpens at 8:27 with a closer look at the Duke Blue Devils, a perennial powerhouse showing early dominance.At 13:41, the conversation shifts to the NBA, focusing on Franz Wagner’s emergence...
2024-11-251h 00YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 63: The NBA Cup is FIRESend a textPodcast Summary: YAMology Episode 63In Episode 63 of YAMology, Yonny, Alex, and Matt dive into the highlights of a thrilling week in the NBA. They analyze OKC’s suffocating defense that held the Suns to one of their lowest-scoring first halves of the season, showcasing the Thunder’s dominance on that end of the court.The rookie spotlight shines on Jared McCain, who is quickly becoming a valuable contributor thanks to his poise and consistent impact off the bench. Meanwhile, two players hit career milestones: Victor Wembanyama dropped a spec...
2024-11-1846 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 62: Reimagining the Arc: New Ideas for NBA Spacing & Young Stars ShineSend a textIn Episode 62 of YAMology, Yonny, Alex, and Matt tackle the rise in NBA three-point shooting and explore potential rule changes to balance the game. They dive into ideas like eliminating the corner three—known for its high efficiency and shorter distance—or even reshaping the three-point line to create more dynamic midrange play. This discussion reflects a growing debate among analysts and fans on whether the league’s three-point obsession is impacting game variety and defense. Suggestions like shrinking the arc or encouraging physicality below the foul line could make for a more diverse shot p...
2024-11-1159 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 61: Cavs and Thunder Remain Undefeated!Send a textPodcast Summary: YAMology Episode 61In Episode 61 of YAMology, Yonny, Alex, and Matt break down early season NBA trends with insights on the Cavaliers’ undefeated start, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren powering the Thunder, and the Bucks working through early season challenges. The Pelicans’ emerging stars, including Jordan Hawkins, are also in focus as the team adapts to injuries. The hosts finish up with an update on their fantasy league standings, trade rumors, and more NBA insights, keeping the episode lively with predictions and humor throughout. Linktreehttps://link...
2024-11-051h 00YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 60: The NBA season begins!Send a textPodcast Summary: YAMology Episode 60In Episode 60 of YAMology, Yonny, Alex, and Matt celebrate the start of the NBA regular season with deep dives, lively debates, and bold predictions. They kick things off by honoring the episode number with a fun segment on iconic 60-point games. From there, the discussion spans from Steve Ballmer’s Clippers to standout teams like the Celtics, Thunder, and Grizzlies. They also break down early-season performances from promising rookies and dive into the NBA’s latest trends and stats. With sharp insights and humor, the hosts brin...
2024-10-281h 02YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 59: The Western and Eastern Conference standing predictionSend a textWelcome back to another episode of the YAMology Podcast!The regular season is right around the corner, so Yonny, Matt and Alex try to predict the standings for each western and eastern conference... All minutes before their fantasy draft this year! Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBATwitterhttps://x.com/YAMology_Pod
2024-10-281h 07YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 58: Casting 'Starting 5' Season 2 + Pre-season TakeawaysSend a textIn this episode of YAMology, we’re diving into some of the biggest conversations around the NBA right now. First up, we’re taking a closer look at Netflix’s new series Starting 5, a show that blends real NBA action with behind-the-scenes drama. We’ll talk about how the show portrays the league and whether it lives up to the hype for true hoops fans.We’ll also be breaking down standout performances from this year’s preseason rookies. Some of the league’s young guns are already showing out, and we’re here to talk...
2024-10-121h 02YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 57: KAT for Randle Trade Breakdown and Honouring LegendsSend a textWelcome to YAMology, the podcast where we break down all things basketball with a slam-dunk twist! This week, we’re covering the Karl-Anthony Towns trade and how it’s shaking up the NBA landscape. Plus, we dive into the action-packed WNBA Round 1 Playoffs, analyzing key matchups and standout performances. And, in a heartfelt segment, we honor the legendary career of Derrick Rose as he officially announces his retirement. Don’t miss out—subscribe and catch other content on our YouTube channel for exclusive insights, highlights, and more!Timest...
2024-09-3055 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 56: WNBA, Woj news and Ranking the new City Edition JerseysSend a textWelcome back to this weeks Episode of YAMology, where we talk about the WNBA Playoffs (2:09) and Woj leaving ESPN (9:07). After that we get into the main menu of this Episode: A ranking of the leaked City Edition Jerseys (17:01):Atlanta (20:33)Boston (22:20)Brooklyn (24:13)Charlotte (26:19)Chicago (29:20)Cleveland (32:24)Dallas (34:55)Denver (36:30)Detroit (39:00)Golden State (40:40)Houston (42:56)Indiana (44:53)Clippers (46:46)Lakers (48:51)Memphis (50:38)Miami (52:00)Milwaukee (52:30)Minnesota (54:50)New Orleans (56:35)New York (58:10)Oklahoma City (59:38)Orlando (1:01:10)Philadelphia (1:02:09)Phoenix (1:03:27)Portland (1:04:50)Sacramento (1:06:35)
2024-09-231h 16YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 51: Lauri Markkanen Trade potential, Olympics updates, and 3x3 BasketballSend a textWelcome back to YAMology, we deep dive on the Utah Jazz's options with potentially extending or trading Lauri Markkanen by August 6th in detail before getting into Olympics coverage along with a discussion on the 3x3 Basketball competition.Timestamps:2:58 Lauri Markkanen to trade or not to trade12:05 Olympics 3x3 Women's and Men's Discussion18:59 Matt's Rant on Watching the Olympics25:30 NBA potentially expanding into Europe30:05 Olympics Basketball Quarter Finals Analysis Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBATwitter
2024-08-0644 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 45: Reactions to NBA Draft, Mikal Bridges Trade and More!Send a textThe boys are back in there 3 rooms across the world connected through the internet to talk hoops for your listening pleasure.As a result of the amount of trades and selections made during this draft process we decided to keep this pod loose. It is has been a minute since we had a full-house without a guest on so sit back and relax or be stand-up and be tense.Timestamps:Mikal Bridges trade (1:42)Thunder select Ajay Mitchell (7:39)Portland Trailblazers talk (12:46)Kyle Filipowski situation (14:20)Further draft...
2024-06-281h 04YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 44: Tyler Metcalf of No Ceilings NBA Draft Special!Send a textHello good folks, Lassies and Willow trees.It is a new week which means a new YAMology podcast and just like last week we have a guest named Tyler who is a draft expert! We appreciated having Tyler Metcalf to "talk hoops" with the YAM boys with Matt back after a brief hiatus.We work through buying or selling draft rumours, a LIVE reaction to the Josh Giddey Alex Caruso trade and some potential all-stars in this class.Timestamps:Intro (0:00)No Ceilings (3:02)...
2024-06-2158 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 43: Tyler Rucker of NoCeilings NBA Draft Special!Send a textWe're joined by none other than Tyler Rucker of the No Ceilings NBA team to talk all things NBA Draft! We discuss a whole bunch of topics from draft rumours, draft fits, and head to heads between prospects. See the timestamps below to tune into what you are most curious to hear us discuss:2:30 NoCeilings and what they do4:30 Some of Tyler's favourite prospects8:25 NBA Draft Rumours (Devin Carter lottery buzz)11:25 NBA Draft Rumours (Tidjane Salaun Top 10 Hype)15:35 NBA Draft Rumours (Stephon Castle being a point guard + Castle...
2024-06-191h 51YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 42: Finals Progression, Lakers Coaching Hunt and 2024 Draft Class!Send a textWelcome back to YAMology everyone!In today's Episode Skit and Alex get together to talk about the first three games of the NBA Finals (0:58) and how the Celtics and Mavs each performed so far. After that both get into the Lakers search for a new NBA coach and give their predictions on who is about to become the next Lakers headcoach (23:30). Lastly Alex and Skit discuss the 2024 Draft Class and who their favorite players are (31:04)Enjoy! Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com...
2024-06-141h 02YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 41: Mavericks and Celtics Playoff Pathways and Finals Preview!Send a textThe boys are back in their usual seats on zoom after Matt returns from visiting Alex in Germany.This episode is split up into 3 main parts with a deep dive into how each team got to the this stage and we review the finals matchup, of which you can find on youtube later this week. In between we hear stories of Alex and Matt playing pickup and Skit asking them questions on their trip together. We conclude with a prepared game of can you name the former Washington Wizards player t...
2024-06-051h 05YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 40: Boston Celtics journey to the Finals and can the Wolves come back down 0-3Send a textHop in to hear our analysis on the Mavericks vs Wolves series, a deep dive on the Boston Celtics to the Finals, and a debate on if this is the easiest OR hardest time to win a NBA championship in recent history. Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBATwitterhttps://x.com/YAMology_Pod
2024-05-2852 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 39: The Conference Finals Are Set!Send a textThe gang is back once again to talk hoops and at this point in the basketball calendar we preview the West and East conference finals with some reflection on how the four teams made it there.This episode starts with us trying to hold back our tears of the thunder being put out by the mavericks in a gruelling game 6. Moving onto the game 7 thrillers to advance the pacers and see the wolves overcome the reigning champs.We then go through our criteria of X-factors, top 3 players in the series...
2024-05-2158 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 38: NBA Draft Lottery and Second Round Playoffs UpdatesSend a textYAMology is back with another Episode! And while the playoffs are still advancing through the second round the NBA Draft Lottery unfolded. So not only did Alex, Scot and Skit talk about and predict the current directions of the playoffs, but also about the winners and losers of the Lottery.Timestamps:NBA Draft Lottery (01:28)Knicks-Pacers (14:12)Gordon Hayward & Thunder-Mavs (21:04)Nuggets-Wolves (41:24)Every 2nd round prediction (50:22) Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBATwitterhttps://x.com/YAMology_Pod
2024-05-1457 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 37: Cavaliers/Celtics Preview + Top 12 Postseason PlayersSend a textThe boys are back with a YAM packed full episode as we reach the end of round 1 of the NBA playoffs! We preview the lastest round 2 matchup after the rollercoaster game 7 to push the Cavs through against the Celtics. We then ask ourselves and poll the top 12 players remaining in the second round with a snake draft. We continue snaking with a little mock draft with the lottery taking place 5 days from now!Timestamps:Cavs/Magic game 7 (1:09)Tech vs Timeout tangent (12:36)Celtics preview (14:34)Drafting the top 12 players left...
2024-05-0754 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 36: Playoff Check-in as Alex returns from OKC!Send a textSkit and Matt are overjoyed to welcome back Alex after a 2-week hiatus in the US to see some live playoff basketball. We get some of the run down from Alex about his once in a lifetime experience in the state of Oklahoma to see the first thunder home playoff games in 5 years(1:11). Alex will be doing a solo-pod later this week to talk more about his OKC experience answering his co-hosts questions and prompts so make sure to check that out when it drops!We move onto Head Coach Ma...
2024-04-3058 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 35: Game 1 Weekend ReactionsSend a textYonny and Matt still are without their third Musketeer as he goes on the jumbotron at Paycom Arena! This episode previews our reactions to game 1 of each playoff series with exception to the blowouts. We start by talking about our fan favourite Thunder who battled through the tough Pelicans to take game 1 (1:21). Staying in the west we move onto the Mavericks and Clippers game that Skit previewed very accurately (10:53). We have a brief lob passing tangent (15:10). Back to Game 1's we talk about Knicks/Sixers (16:25) then back west for the nuggets and l...
2024-04-2359 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 34: NBA Playoff First Round PreviewSend a textYonny and Matt host this iteration of our boost in playoff YAMology content whilst Alex makes his way to OKC! Before the 1st round preview we share our thoughts on the four initial play-in games that took place (1:56). Kings/Warriors (3:00), Lakers/Pelicans (6:02), 76ers/ Heat (8:48) and Bulls/Hawks (12:38). We then take a moment to review our predictions (14:35) and name which teams we believe will take the 8th seed in each conference.We then move onto what everyone is most excited for the NBA Playoffs! Apologies for the choppy transitions as we...
2024-04-1957 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 33: Regular Season Wrap up, WNBA Draft and Play-in PredictionsSend a textWe are back once again! YAMology completed their first regular season "Hey Look at us, Who would have thought" - Paul Rudd on Hot Wings.We start with our co-host catch up with Matt's new living situation (0:00) and Alex's dreams come true to see an OKC playoff game (2:56). Alex's bold prediction of OKC being the #1 Seed in the west (5:30) and address Steve Kerr's comments (9:11). Moving onto the WNBA draft (12:20) and a discussion on Caitlin Clark's rookie salary (17:11). Blake Griffin retires (19:40), Team USA announce roster for Olympics (21:37), G-league championship (24:27). We then move ou...
2024-04-1756 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 32: Final Stretch of the regular season, struggles, HOF announcements and more!Send a textThe final stint of the regular season is upon us, so in this week's episode we talk about OKC's reunion in Charlotte (1:20), the disappointing Bucks (13:40), 76ers vs Spurs and Wemby's new logo (21:20), do a short reroute to the NCAA Tournament (30:20), the HOF inductees (39:40) and talk about moments as NBA potential logos (45:33) before wrapping it up with a small round of 'I called game' (50:20)We hope you enjoy it! Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBATwitterhttps://x.com/YAMology_Pod
2024-04-091h 02YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 31: West Top 3 Seeds, Meeting an NFL Player, Caitlin Clark, and tanking NBA TeamsSend a textThe NBA regular season is winding down which means it's time to deep dive on some tough seeding battles particularly at the top of the West where the Nuggets, Thunder, and Wolves find themselves battling it out for the top 3 seeds. After analyzing that situation and Matt discussing meeting an NFL Player we discuss the NCAA Tournament both on the men's and women's side with a special emphasis on Caitlin Clark. After all that we wrap up this week's episode by talking about the tanking teams in the NBA! Linktreehttps...
2024-04-0459 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 30: It's (March) Madness and Q&A Time!Send a text The YAM-Crew is back in action and brought you more topics this week:1:20: Thunder talk vs. Utah, Raptors and Bucks7:11: March Madness our favorite matches so far15:59: Hot streaking Rockets25:15: Tristan Da Silva and Tyler Smith player profiles31:45: Ignite Programm shutting down36:20: Ron Holland42:20: Twitter Q&A Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBATwitterhttps://x.com/YAMology_Pod
2024-03-261h 03YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 29: Double Game Winners ,NBA Free-throws and Can Matt Hoop?Send a textThe boys are back in town, well not quite they are back on zoom to bring you another YAM-packed episode to fill your weekly listening diet. We also express our coining of the term "Wemby Watch" which we have been using since september, I'm looking at you Michael C. Wright of NBA.com.We hope you have a blast we certainly did!Timestamps:Bam and Kyrie game winners: 2:02Anthony + Gradey jersey swap: 13:03Lakers Warriors game delay: 16:10"Wemby Watch" 7.0: 19:13Mailbag Appearances: 25:03J-dub "top 20 player" comments: 26:38
2024-03-191h 00YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 28: Late Season Injuries and Our First Playoff Preview!Send a textIn this episode Yonny was sorely missed so Matt and Alex had to go duo in our commitment to weekly podcasts! We discuss the impact of injuries such as KAT and Alperen Sengun and what this means for their teams future success in 23/24. We discuss the one good thing about injuries through the opportunity for minutes for non-rotational pieces with a thorough conversation on the OKC thunder. Matt and Alex then tier off the west and eastern conferences and discuss possible playoff scenarios and teams we trust and teams we...
2024-03-121h 09YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 27: Naming the last 10 All Stars on every NBA TeamSend a textIn a two part episode of the pod, we spend the first half discussing some of the best and most interesting stories in the NBA. Starting with Coby White's great MIP level season to Wembanyama's dominance and finally the Boston Celtics consistently blowing out other NBA teams. In the second half of the pod, we take on a sporcle quiz where we had 20 minutes to name the last 10 All Stars on every NBA team! Tune in below and check out the quiz to test your own NBA knowledge.https://www.sporcle...
2024-03-0755 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 26: Chet vs Jabari, NBA Fights, Abolishing RulesSend a textIn an action packed episode, we start by discussing NBA Fights and random rule changes to make the NBA more entertaining. Afterwards we do a deep dive on the NBA's young talent such as Chet Holmgren who recently had a duel against Jabari Smith Jr and Victor Wembanyama who is stacking impressive performance after impressive performance over the past couple weeks. We wrap up the pod by playing some fun games online such as I Called Game! Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBA...
2024-02-281h 10YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 25: The Good in the NBA All Star WeekendSend a textIn an episode centered around the NBA All Star Weekend, the boys take the time to dive into all that happened in chronological order. Beginning with the Rising Stars game which ended up with Bennedict Mathurin winning the Rising Stars MVP, to the Saturday Night events featuring the Skills competition, Three Point contest, Steph vs Sabrina in the main event, and the dunk contest, all this led up to the NBA All Star Game. Despite the weekend having many highs and lows we tried our best to focus on what's been good and how...
2024-02-201h 01YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 24: NBA Trade Deadline Recap, Matt's trip to France, and Wemby Triple DoubleSend a textThe boys start things off by discussing Matt's trip to France and a quick discussion on the new Kobe Bryant statue. The conversation then shifted to the NBA Trade Deadline and how new faces are doing in new places ( Patrick Beverley, Knicks, Buddy Hield, new look Hornets and Gordon Hayward). They also discussed the recent performance of Victor Wembanyama who put up a monster triple double with blocks. Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBATwitterhttps://x.com/YAMology_Pod
2024-02-141h 01YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 23: NBA All Star Game snubs, Our NBA Rising Stars Draft, and more!Send a textWe discuss the trade deadline briefly before hopping around the NBA to talk about a variety of topics such as NBA All Star Game snubs, Franz Wagner, Brandon Miller, the game of the week OKC vs Toronto in a double OT match up. We wrap the pod up with our own draft of the NBA rising stars players! Head over to Twitter or any of our social media to tell us which team you think is best! Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBA...
2024-02-0857 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 22: All Star Starters Announced + All Star Reserves PredictionsSend a textIn another action packed episode, your favourite Scott, German, and Canadian trio are back to discuss the NBA. We begin by diving into the All star starters announcement, before diving into our predictions for what the bench will be. We also discuss big performances in the NBA, a tribute to the late great Kobe Bryant, and more! Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBATwitterhttps://x.com/YAMology_Pod
2024-01-3153 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 21: Embiid 70 piece, Clipperphobia and More!Send a textIt's been 0 Days without nonsense in the NBA, so we reacted to the events of the day ending with a little bit of draft talk in the end:1. The Terry Rozier trade: 1:202. Bucks fired Adrian Griffin 3:003. Embiid with 70 points 8:054. Clipperphobia? 16:505. JDub: 28:086: KAT's 62 piece and the Timberwolves 29:097. Looking at the NBA Netflix series 38:058. The strength of the upcoming draft class 40:189. And what to learn from draft history 47:12 Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBA
2024-01-2554 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 20: Shai MVP Deep Dive, NBA Coaches vs Refs, and more!Send a textTune in to hear our deep dive on Shai's MVP case, All Star Voting outcome, frustrated NBA coaches, and a lot of great banter by the international crew!Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:55 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP Case Deep Dive20:50 NBA Coaches being mad at referees (Mike Brown, Darko) + Dame Time in Milwaukee32:55 NBA All Star Voting Update41:28 NBA Banter (all star voting and random rants very enjoyable)45:55 All Star Game format and Jersey philosophy Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamology
2024-01-171h 04YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 19: Draymond Green, Warriors downfall analysis, Past NBA Predictions, and more!Send a textWelcome back to YAMology everyone! In this action packed we focus the first half of the pod on Draymond Green being back (and his podcast discussing his time away), then we look at the Warriors as a whole to see why they're struggling. After that we go through our usual banter while we deep dive our preseason predictions and LeBron's dunk on the Clippers before wrapping things up with some OT games.0:00 Intro1:03 Draymond is back and his controversial quotes from his podcast10:18 Deep dive on struggles of...
2024-01-1057 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 18: New Year, New Contenders, and New TradesSend a textHappy New Year, YAMmers join us as we debate whether the Minnesota Timberwolves and OKC Thunder are pretenders or contenders before diving into the OG for RJ trade. Stay tuned for discussion Precious Achiuwa mini-game, Detroit Pistons breaking a 28-game losing streak, and the LeBron three-point shot on the line controversy. Plus, we wrap up the pod by playing https://icalledgame.hoopgrids.com/. Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:55 Minnesota Timberwolves13:20 Oklahoma City Thunder27:10 OG for RJ trade between Raptors and Knicks38:11 Precious Achiuwa mini game
2024-01-021h 06YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 17: Christmas Day and the NBASend a textHop on for a 2 part podcast where the Scott and German hop around the NBA and discuss everything from All Star Voting philosophy to FIBA discussions (and a lot more NBA shoutouts in between) in the first segment of this week's entertaining show. In the second part the Canadian comes in to wrap everything up by discussing NBA Christmas Day games and proving a preview.Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:20 All Star voting Philosophy + Stat Padding (Gianni’s game ball drama)10:45 Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks13:00 Award Pr...
2023-12-2156 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 16: NBA Awards, Draft, and In-Season TournamentSend a textJoin Skit, Adam and Scot for this week's lively and energetic episode of YAMology where Alex and Matt call eachother by the wrong name for half the pod. The trio (we) get into the IST and Awards for MVP, 6MOY, ROY, CPOY, DPOY and CPY, obviously pronounced correctly in YAM fashion. We also have an overtime section where we touch on the WNBA and NBA draft prospects. Enjoy and sending Hugs and kisses to all you Northern Hemisphere folk from YAMology Pod. (Please note that this description was written by Ma...
2023-12-131h 08YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 15: In-Season Tournament Quarter Finals, Twitter Questions, and MemesSend a textHop on this week's episode for some lighthearted hilarious banter and deep basketball discussion with the boys (shoutout to Matt for committing to using a Dog filter on his video through the whole pod). We discuss the In-Season Tournament Quarter Finals day one in detail (shout out to the Bucks and Lakers for winning in day two), analyze our predictions for "most mid NBA team", and finally go on to answer every single Twitter question, no matter how controversial it may be so tune in!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro 1:52 I...
2023-12-061h 07YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 14: Most Mid Teams in the NBASend a textWelcome back to the show! I don't think our boys have used the word ‘Mid’ so much in one-hour but that's what was talked about this week. Not the cream of the crop or the corns of your cinema popcorn the in-between. We talk about .500 and near enough .500 teams and argue who is the most average of them all. No extremes just 50-50's and we conclude by drafting our favourite moments thus far of the season.After listening to this pod you will know which NBA team name you would not want...
2023-11-291h 01YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 13: Praising the Good and Shunning the Bad Teams in the NBASend a textWelcome back to another episode of YAMology! In this week's episode we talk about a lot of topics, mainly riding on the waves and looking at the landscapes of winning and losing teams in the NBA.Time Stamps:0:00 Intro + Yonny’s experience watching Raptors vs Pistons live4:00 Clippers bouncing back7:01 The Houston Rockets + New York Knicks (Dillon Brooks + R.J.)16:10 Miami Heat19:30 Wemby being crossed up by Desmond Bane + Portland Trail Blazers24:30 Discussion on good teams (Sacramento Kings, De’Aaron Fox...
2023-11-211h 01YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 12: Struggling Clippers, Thriving Wolves, Who He Play For, and Twitter Q&ASend a textThe boys are back full of energy and banter to get your week going. Be sure to tune in to hear about Yonny getting bullied for predicting the Clippers to go 4-0 over the past week when the literal opposite happened, a discussion on a bunch of NBA topics such as thriving teams such as the 76ers and Wolves, a quick Who He Play For quiz hosted by Matt, and a OKC Thunder oriented Q&A!Jordan Poole timeout video: https://x.com/MattModderno/status/1724154087636099321?s=20 Linktreehttps://linktr...
2023-11-141h 09YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 11: Wemby Watch vs Chet Chatter and In-Season Tournament DebutSend a textThe NBA In-Season Tournament made it's debut and the boys are here to talk about all the close games, court/jersey designs, and hot takes about the big night. They also officially label the weekly Wemby Watch and Chet Chatter segment to appropriately keep up with two of the most talented rookies the NBA has seen in a while. The boys also discuss the James Harden trade and make their predictions about the upcoming week of NBA action! Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBA
2023-11-071h 02YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 10: First Week of Official NBA Action TakeawaysSend a textIn a stacked episode, the boys find themselves bouncing around the league with their major takeaways of week 1 of official NBA action. Beginning with paying respect to the Nuggets, the boys discuss Nikola Jokic's dominance and the accurate yet strange comparison of his game to a netball player. After that they give their rookie report headlined by discussions about Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller, Chet Holmgren, and more. They also discuss other up and coming teams and players such as The Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, and so much more so be sure t...
2023-10-3158 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 9: End of NBA Preseason, City Edition Jersey Fails and Live Extension NewsSend a textWelcome back to episode 9 of YAMology we are as consistent as ever!This week we close the discussion on general NBA pre-season talk now that the regular season is about to begin.We preview our NBA fantasy teams that we drafted in Skit's league where he boasts as a two time champ. We will keep the YAM community updated on this through the season but back to content.We drop live extension news on the pod with live reactions and congratulate the hard workers on getting converted to 2...
2023-10-241h 01YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 8: More NBA Pre-season, more Wemby, more Star Duos, more Quizzes and more MORE!Send a textWelcome back everyone to episode 8 of YAMology!In this week's episode it's all about more... MORE NBA PRE-SEASON:Is Jonathan Kuminga breaking out?Does the NBA already needs to change rules because of Victor?Will Ben Simmons have a bounceback year?Is Trae Young finally used off-ball?Wait, Alex is doing a NBA Stat Quiz this time?AND. SO. MUCH. MOOOOORE!!! Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBATwitterhttps://x.com/YAMology_Pod
2023-10-171h 04YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 7: NBA Preseason Early Takeaways, Chet vs Wemby, NBA GM Survey and more!Send a textWelcome back to Episode 7 of YAMology! Hope you enjoy this week's episode, we're hyped to be back to talk about NBA basketball again. Though it's just the pre-season, which you should always keep in mind, we discuss the Chet vs Wemby duel and some other early Preseason takeaways. Next, our Scott becomes a Quiz master and challenges the German and Canadian co-hosts as a team to guess the top answers of the released GM survey - better find out how they did! And last but not least we each talk about some fu...
2023-10-1259 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 6: Damian Lillard trade, James Harden Drama, and NBA Media DaySend a textAs the NBA offseason comes to an end the boys are back to discuss an eventful week of NBA trades and drama. Starting with a deep analysis of the Damian Lillard, DeAndre Ayton, and Jrue Holiday trades detailing how we see it impacting all teams involved. After that and a bit of sidetracking the boys tackle some of the biggest narratives of NBA Media Day such as Kawhi Leonard's resting comments, James Harden, Jimmy Butler's hair, the hopeful Thunder and detailed discussions on how we see these impacting the NBA as a whole.
2023-10-0554 minYAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 5: NBA 2023/24 Award Prediction Podcast!Send a textOn this loaded podcast the boys go through their top 3 picks for every major NBA regular season award, while mixing in a healthy number of banter in between. The long list of awards discussed are: Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year, Clutch Player of the Year, and last but not least the award which needs no explanation; the MVP award! Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/yamologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBAT...
2023-09-261h 08YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and MoreEpisode 4: NBA 23/24 Regular Season Ranking predictionsSend a textWelcome back for Episode 4 of YAMology!In this episode after a couple of classic sidetracks, we get into our top 8 regular season standings in both the East and Western Conference of the NBA.Some predictions veer towards the safe side whilst others are closer to putting a metal fork into an electric toaster. Either way, we're here for it and we definitely didn't forget to include any teams ;).With 35 days to the start of the NBA season, we hope this boils your fancy.Thanks for listening...
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