Nuggets Clean House + Best Playoff Matchups, Early Look at 2025-26 First Round

Nick Whalen and Brandon Kravitz begin by reacting to the Nuggets' shocking firing of both Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth. Then, the guys debate what it means for the Western Conference playoff race and whether the Nuggets are suddenly a desirable opponent. They talk Clippers upside, Lakers, Warriors and teams that could push OKC in the postseason. Finally, they finish out with a discussion on which players belong in Round 1 of 2025-26 fantasy basketball drafts.00:00 Intro00:30 Nuggets fire Malone, Booth11:30 Western Conference playoff race14:25 Clippers upside18:30 Wolves, Lakers, Warriors22:45 Austin Reaves’ future24:40 Early look at next year’s first round24:55 Victor Wembanyama29:00 Luka, Davis30:55 KAT31:50 Young stars vs veteran stars32:30 Giannis33:40 Chet Holmgren35:15 Sabonis, Mitchell, Mobley  Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.