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 Intro 00:30 Nuggets fire Malone, Booth 11:30 Western Conference playoff race 14:25 Clippers upside 18:30 Wolves, Lakers, Warriors 22:45 Austin Reaves’ future 24:40 Early look at next year’s first round 24:55 Victor Wembanyama 29:00 Luka, Davis 30:55 KAT 31:50 Young stars vs veteran stars 32:30 Giannis 33:40 Chet Holmgren 35:15 Sabonis, Mitchell, Mobley  Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.