Michael Malone

Mentioned in 14 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Appears On

Waddle & Silvy First Take Miller and Moulton Pardon My Take Pablo Torre Finds Out Andy & Ari On3 Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective The Zach Lowe Show

Episode Appearances

Waddle & Silvy · Apr 8, 2026

4/8: The Waddle & Silvy FAFO Show- Pt II

“Hired at UNC; Courtney speculated Billy Donovan should have been considered for role”

Chicago Bulls Front Office RestructuringNBA Tanking and Anti-Tanking MeasuresChicago Bears Stadium Location Decision

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First Take · Apr 8, 2026

Hour 1: Is There a Gap Between the Celtics and Everyone Else in the East?

“Newly hired UNC basketball coach; 6-year $50M contract; former Denver Nuggets coach”

Boston Celtics Eastern Conference DominanceJason Tatum Achilles Injury Recovery TimelineGiannis Antetokounmpo Trade Demand and Bucks Dysfunction

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Miller and Moulton · Apr 8, 2026

April 8, 2026 Hour 1

“Officially introduced as new head coach at North Carolina; mentioned in context of coaching changes”

Women's College Basketball Viewership RecordsNHL Playoff Race and Regulation Win TiebreakersNBA Seeding Implications of Star Player Injuries

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Pardon My Take · Apr 8, 2026

Masters Preview With Shane Bacon, Max Homa, Michigan Wins The Natty, Bulls Fire Everyone + Hot Seat/Cool Throne And FAQ's

“Newly hired UNC coach with NBA background, daughter attends university”

College Basketball Transfer Portal EconomicsNIL (Name, Image, Likeness) Impact on ChampionshipsNBA Front Office Management and Ownership

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Pablo Torre Finds Out · Apr 8, 2026

Perhaps Our Last Hour on Earth, with Katie Nolan and Michael Cruz Kayne

“Hired as UNC basketball coach with pro experience; dating Jordan Hudson; subject of discussion about coaching hires”

AI Safety and GovernanceSam Altman and OpenAI LeadershipPresidential Political Risk

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Andy & Ari On3 · Apr 7, 2026

How similar is North Carolina’s hire of Michael Malone to UNC’s hire of Bill Belichick?

“Newly hired former Denver Nuggets NBA coach coming to college basketball after recent championship”

Michael Malone UNC basketball hire analysisBill Belichick UNC football hire comparisonBig Ten conference dominance 2024-2025

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Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker · Apr 7, 2026

Michigan Wins The Natty & Michael Malone Gets The North Carolina Job | Mostly Sports EP 625 | 4.7.26

“Former Denver Nuggets NBA coach hired as UNC basketball head coach after three-week search”

NCAA Basketball National Championship 2026Transfer Portal Impact on College BasketballDefensive Strategy and Shot Blocking in Basketball

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First Take · Apr 7, 2026

Hour 2: Is This Michigan's Best Basketball Team Ever?

“Former NBA Denver Nuggets coach hired as UNC basketball head coach with championship experience”

NCAA Basketball Championship Comparison: 1989 vs 2026Transfer Portal Impact on College BasketballNIL and Player Compensation in College Sports

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First Take · Apr 7, 2026

Hour 1: What Statement Did Michigan Make With Title Win?

“Hired as UNC basketball coach after 12 seasons as Denver Nuggets NBA head coach”

NCAA Basketball Championship - Michigan's Title WinTransfer Portal Impact on Roster BuildingNIL (Name, Image, Likeness) Spending Strategy

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Miller and Moulton · Apr 7, 2026

April 7, 2026 Hour 1

“Hired as North Carolina basketball coach; former Denver Nuggets NBA head coach with limited college experience”

NCAA Men's Basketball ChampionshipMichigan Wolverines National TitleUConn Huskies Tournament Performance

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Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter · Apr 7, 2026

Masters Week Is Upon Us | April 7, 2026

“NBA championship coach hired by University of North Carolina despite no college coaching since 2001”

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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Mar 27, 2026

Celtics Most Consequential Win Of Year? + Adam Silver Takes a Major Stand

“Discussed with Windhorst the strategy of not showing playoff game plans in regular season.”

NBA MVP Race 2024-25 (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Victor Wembanyama)Tanking Prevention and Lottery ReformCeltics vs Thunder Regular Season Matchup Analysis

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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Feb 20, 2026

2nd MVP Straw Poll - Late Surges Enough For New MVP? + Possible Tanking Solution?

“Denver Nuggets coach; nicknamed ESPN analyst Matt Williams 'Matty Ice' for immediate stat availability”

NBA MVP Voting Methodology and Predictive PollingTanking Prevention and Lottery Incentive RestructuringGames-Played Eligibility Thresholds for MVP Consideration

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The Zach Lowe Show · Jan 26, 2026

Has Giannis Played His Last Game for the Bucks?

“Denver Nuggets coach; trusting young players earning minutes during Jokic injury stretch”

NBA Trade Deadline StrategyGiannis Antetokounmpo Contract ExtensionCalf Injury Recovery and Recurrence Risk

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