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Matthew, 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 talk follows, with Ivica Zubac coming into the picture and how that reshapes expectations. As they try to sort through the chaos, Matt openly admits he’s confused by how quickly everything is happening.

Debate heats up when Alex boldly claims the Wizards are a playoff team, while Matt pushes back hard, pointing to a lack of depth. Old draft-scout conversations resurface, the Bulls get attention for quietly “bulling” again—now with Leonard Miller in the mix—and Boston catches strays, with Nikola Vučević described as a “plain cake” matchup that won’t move the needle in the playoffs. Anfernee Simons as a Celtic? The guys aren’t buying it.

They zoom out to awards talk, calling Coach of the Year an expectations-based award that rarely goes back-to-back, before spotlighting Jared McCain, with Alex pulling out receipts from being high on him pre-draft. The episode wraps with an I Called Game moment, quick love for Kobe Sanders, and a respectful nod to Yang Hansen before closing things out.

Messy trades, bold claims, and classic Yamology banter—Episode 117 is pure NBA chaos.

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Matthew 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 Schröder somehow always traveling and Matt admitting he still gets fooled by NBA narratives.

They dig into team-level takes as well—why the Cavaliers may have gotten a great deal, OKC’s win over the Nuggets, and why the Thunder are still the best team in the league. Shai gets plenty of love, including a debate over whether he currently has the best handle in the NBA.

The episode wraps with rapid-fire opinions and side conversations: Darren Peterson buzz, a quick “I need one minute” segment, and some strong takes on player evaluation—why Deni Avdija didn’t deserve the recognition, and why Alperen Şengün might just be better.

Fast, opinionated, and stat-savvy—Episode 116 brings classic Yamology energy.

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Matthew, 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 absolutely cooking the league. They talk through tanking wars for waiver priority, fantasy strategy, and reflect on the milestone that 115 episodes equals nearly five full days of podcasting.

The conversation shifts to All-Star structure and philosophy. They debate USA vs. International formats, who could miss out, and whether Giannis is quietly a bad GM when it comes to All-Star voting. There’s also nostalgia for the old All-Star draft format, with a throwback to the Chicago 2020 game and a wider discussion about effort and entertainment.

The episode takes a reflective pause to acknowledge the six-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s passing, before Matt backs a full Team International All-Star game and Skit argues for Team USA. From there, the guys dig into advanced stats—why “Raptors” is outdated, what EPM actually tells us, how LeBron grades out, and even guessing which players might rank worst by those metrics.

They wrap things up by appreciating the vets and the culture: marveling at LeBron’s dunks at this age, praising Udonis Haslem’s TV work, floating another iCalledGame idea, showing love to John Wall, and talking about highlight fatigue in the NBA content cycle.

A mix of debate, nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes pod energy—Episode 115 delivers classic Yamology.

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