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.
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The 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 coverage
• Comparing broadcast styles & who actually understands how to present basketball
• Hunter crossing Giddey in Bulls–Cavs
• 90s throwback jersey nostalgia vs modern jersey patches being objectively hideous
• If the three-point line moved closer — does the league shift to more zone? More double bigs? A full stylistic reset?
• Clippers unpredictability — are they actually good or just vibes?
• Top 4 check-in: Which early contenders in the East & West actually stay there?

Plus: an eggless omelette moment, Alex gets blindsided with a question, and Matt brings up the Ajay Mitchell scouting receipts like he’s been waiting for this one.

Balanced hoops talk + unserious side quests.
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We’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 Pelicans even doing right now?
• Would the Jazz with Michael Porter Jr. actually be a good team??
• Is Luka going to keep up this MVP-level insanity?
• Can the Lakers actually push into the Top 4?
• What’s the short and long-term direction for Ja Morant and the Grizzlies?

Plus: Alex tries to run a very unserious fantasy trade on Skit, and we revisit our 2022 draft takes now that Ryan Rollins is showing life and Matt gets his well-earned flowers.

Basketball chaos. Friendly disrespect. Actual analysis.
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Welcome back YAM-Gang to a new Episode! This week Skit and Alex talk about their first impressions and the big storylines of week one: From rookie talk to scandals to controversy to MVP talk this episode has everything. Hope you enjoy it!

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Welcome 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!

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In 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 into his career highlights and stats (yes, really). From there, we talk about whether the Dallas Mavericks can be true title contenders if they stay healthy, and highlight a sneaky-good third quarter from Portland’s Yang Hansen that deserves some love.

The second half of the pod is all about the NBA GM Survey — we test our own basketball brains by guessing the answers before seeing how close we get, then critique the format and what it really says about how the league’s decision-makers think.

It’s a classic YAMology mix of hoops insight, offbeat tangents, and preseason excitement. Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and plenty of friendly debate as we gear up for another NBA season.

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Welcome 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!

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Welcome 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

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Matthew, 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 episode closes on a more personal note: a discussion about rec ball and how the culture of hoops differs between the UK and Canada. From court accessibility to playing styles, they compare experiences and highlight how basketball feels unique depending on where you lace up.

It’s a mix of international hoops, NBA intrigue, and cultural perspective—classic Yamology.

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Welcome 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.

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