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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take a look at a tightly contested East play-in picture. The Hornets have been one of the best teams in the league for months now. The Hawks are rolling, but have tests coming up. Can the Orlando Magic find consistency? Can the Milwaukee Bucks play their way into the play-in picture?
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
0:00 Welcome
3:40 Charlotte Hornets
21:04 Orlando Magic
27:08 Atlanta Hawks
38:11 Milwaukee Bucks
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It’s a jam-packed Kevin O’Connor Show! KOC is joined by COD streamer JoeWo and Ben Pfeifer from Swish Theory to chat about all things NBA.
First, KOC offers five observations from the NBA weekend before talking with JoeWo about the Charlotte Hornets’ roaring success. Then, Ben Pfeifer joins to discuss Aday Mara, Jayden Quaintance and other overlooked NBA Draft prospects.
(0:30) 5 takeaways from the NBA weekend
(14:58) Giannis to return to Bucks lineup tonight
(18:09) JoeWo talks Hornets
(45:21) JoeWo talks Call of Duty
(59:00) Draft Class with Ben Pfeifer
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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Ku Khahil (LockedOnPistons) to discuss the league-best Detroit Pistons. The discussion ranges from the growth of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson's shifting (and sometimes confusing) role offensively, JB Bickerstaff's impact, the Pistons' title chances and more.
From there, the guys have a conversation about Paolo Banchero -- and the conversation around Paolo Banchero. They discuss his strengths, his weaknesses, how Orlando's context impacts him, and if it's fair to question his place as a no-doubt-about-it building block.
Finally, Nekias reveals the rest of his Unrivaled award ballot (DPOY, Coach of the Year, All-Unrivaled Teams) to Steve as the two discuss a talented field of candidates.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
1:53 Preseason expectations for the Pistons
6:52 Impressions of JB Bickerstaff's tenure
11:58 Growth of Cade Cunningham
33:02 Ausar Thompson's role and usage
43:42 Rapid fire questions (Cade MVP, DET vs the West, best lineup, Duren's ranking among East bigs)
47:58 Paolo Banchero conversation
01:06:23 Unrivaled awards
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On a packed episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show, Kevin O’Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down the latest NBA headlines, including James Harden’s broken thumb and Lauri Markkanen’s injuries.
KOC and Tom go back and forth on their Western Conference power rankings.
From there, KOC is joined by Jason Gallagher to tackle questions about what’s going on with Luka Dončić and why fandom has changed so much.
All that and more on this episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show.
Harden Injury (1:06)
Markkanen Injury (4:00)
Zion's Shooting Fear (26:30)
Western Conference Power Rankings (33:40)
Jason Gallagher on Luka Dončić (1:04:20)
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On today's episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine take a deep look into the MVP favorites. Are SGA and Jaylen Brown hurt by having a great team that performs just as well with them on the floor as they do off?
From there Tom and Dan react to Luka Dončić's interesting choice to pass up a good look at a game-winning shot, potentially costing the Lakers the game vs. the Magic. All that and more on this week's Big Number!
(1:50) The Big Number: OKC without SGA
(18:48) Cade Cunningham points created
(24:57) Jaylen Brown on/off
(32:43) Can Spurs finish #1 in West?
(41:59) Luka & LeBron botch final possession in Lakers loss
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Kevin O’Connor sits down with former Denver Nuggets GM Calvin Booth for an unfiltered look inside team building, executive strategy and the realities of finding success in the NBA. How did he manage the team during their championship run?
Booth also shares candid reflections on his relationship with former head coach Michael Malone, insights on sustaining a championship window and his philosophy behind drafting players and developing talent.
(1:11) Keys to building a championship team
(10:06) Bruce Brown’s development
(11:30) Jokic’s growth in Denver
(16:30) Nuggets post-championship
(31:33) Friction between Booth & Malone
(40:43) What would Booth do differently looking back?
(49:42) Is Denver on the path to a dynasty?
(52:18) College basketball landscape & impact on Draft
(1:03:53) Overrated traits & underrated players
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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss bounce around the Western Conference for a how-good-should-we-feel check-in. The Thunder and Spurs (winners of nine straight!) have separated themselves from the pack; how poised are the Rockets, Nuggets, Lakers, or Timberwolves to make a run? Do they have a fatal flaw in their profile?
From there, the guys recap the recent happenings in Unrivaled -- from Angel Reese's return, the Phantom and Laces' battle for the top seed, and potential dark-horses in this year's postseason. Finally, Nekias talks through his top candidates for MVP with Steve, with official ballots due this week.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
1:50 How to decipher post-All-Star break play
10:42 Houston Rockets
24:55 Denver Nuggets
37:16 Los Angeles Lakers
54:26 Minnesota Timberwolves
01:02:53 Salute to the Spurs
01:09:45 Unrivaled thoughts
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On today’s Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC is joined by NBC broadcaster John Fanta to talk everything NBA. They start with Eastern Conference contender power rankings: who’s the number one team in the East? Could Cade Cunningham really be MVP?
Then, they turn to Team USA hockey’s gold-medal win against Canada before John tells the story of his call-up to the NBA on NBC by Mike Tirico.
Plus, they discuss if Anthony Edwards is the face of the league, address the troubles in Phoenix & Houston, and take a look at the top prospects in this year’s fiery draft class.
That and more, today!
Eastern Conference Contenders (1:39)
USA Hockey and John's NBC Career (43:16)
Draft Class (1:10:20)
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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss Cade Cunningham's awesome performance against the Knicks (42 points, 8 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks), as well as his status in the league. Is he gunning for MVP? Is he the best player in the league right now?
From there, the guys open up the Dunker Spot mailbag. They talk through anti-tanking proposals sent in by the Dunkers, explore the Dallas Wings' ability to compete immediately with Paige Bueckers, share their favorite-looking jumpers in the NBA and much more!
Finally, the guys preview the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games -- Angel Reese is back, y'all! -- with the playoffs rapidly approaching.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
2:27 Cade Cunningham is awesome
11:21 Anti-tanking rules are coming (plus proposals from the mailbag)
26:33 Appreciating Alanna Smith's defense
29:51 Deni Avdija's right-hand drives
33:25 Can Paige Bueckers and the Wings contend for a title next season?
37:05 Kawhi Leonard or Chelsea Gray shot-making?
39:17 Most aesthetically pleasing jump shots in the NBA
41:46 Why players are more willing to compete in the 3PT contest vs Dunk contest
44:36 Factors impacting the "Face of the League" selection
47:54 Ayo Dosunmu's 6th Man of the Year chances
50:22 What should Kings fans look forward to for the rest of the season?
53:12 The schematic balancing act of implementing new players + Nekias' basketball background
58:37 Who's the most rudderless team in the NBA?
01:00:10 Unrivaled preview
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Today on the Kevin O’Connor show, KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh to ask some big questions in the NBA world: Are the Houston Rockets done? What teams have the most to prove in the 2nd half of the season? Which young players might break out and which coaches are on the hot seat?
Then, the pair look at two of the hottest names in college basketball: Darius Acuff and Darryn Peterson. How does Acuff’s 49-point explosion affect his draft stock? Is Peterson’s self-check-out gambit for Kansas threatening his no. 1 draft pick potential?
Later, KOC is joined by Daman Rangoola, Sam Esfandiari & Claire De Lune from All-Star Weekend to talk the latest with the Lakers and Warriors. That and more on today’s show!
(1:11) Contenders with the most to prove
(13:38) Young players to watch
(20:26) NBA coaches on the hot seat
(33:46) Kings decimated by injuries
(37:12) Darius Acuff drops 49 points vs. Alabama
(41:44) What's going on with Darryn Peterson?
(56:32) Daman Rangoola & Sam Esfandiari join from All-Star
(1:43:10) Claire De Lune joins from All-Star
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NBA skills coach Drew Hanlen joins Kevin O’Connor to break down the season’s hottest topics, from star player development to the reality of tanking in the league. Drew shares inside stories about working with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum and others and explains why self-belief can be both a gift and a curse for rising talent.(0:48) When will Tatum return for Celtics?(12:13) Player development & Deni Avdija(21:43) Can Hornets maintain their winning ways?(26:25) How can NBA stop tanking?(31:09) Joel Embiid's recovery and development (43:02) How teams use data & analytics to improve (49:03) Chris Paul retires from NBA(56:43) How will defensive coaching evolve?(01:00:11) Future of the All-Star game
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Tom Haberstroh is joined by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst to dig into the NBA’s $500,000 fine for the Utah Jazz and debate whether fines can truly deter teams from benching their stars. Windhorst breaks down four of the league’s core values to explain why proposals to “fix” tanking rarely last. The duo also look ahead to the second half of the season as the Spurs continue to close in on the Thunder in the Western Conference and Jayson Tatum’s return to the Celtics in the East begins to feel inevitable. Don’t miss Windhorst’s behind-the-scenes stories about his time covering the Miami Heat with Tom and where LeBron might have landed if the draft didn’t exist.(1:32) The Big Number: Jazz fined $500k(4:23) How can NBA fix tanking?(20:57) Would LeBron have gone to Cleveland without the draft?(27:44) Is the Jazz fine unfair?(36:08) Are Thunder vulnerable to Spurs in West?(54:46) Should Tatum return for Celtics this season?
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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their broad thoughts on this year's All-Star Weekend, before breaking down their favorite (and funniest) moments from each event. From there, the guys discuss a few storylines they'll be following closely as we begin the post-All-Star push towards the postseason. They talk about the Rockets and Timberwolves needing to find consistency, the importance of Jalen Williams, Jayson Tatum's potential return to the Celtics and more.Finally, the guys recap the 1-on-1 tournament -- congrats to Chelsea Gray! -- before previewing the upcoming double-header as we get closer to the playoffs.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.0:00 General All-Star Weekend thoughts12:45 Rising Stars recap19:51 Shooting Stars recap23:50 Three-Point Shootout recap29:50 Dunk Contest recap38:17 All-Star Game recap59:47 Can the Rockets and Wolves find consistency?1:08:00 Jalen Williams rounding into form01:10:43 Who's the second-best team in the East?01:12:25 How much will Jayson Tatum factor into the second half of the season?01:14:30 Unrivaled 1v1 recap + double-header preview
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Kevin O’Connor gives his seven biggest takeaways from a star-studded NBA All-Star Weekend. Was the new format a success? Is expansion back on the board? Kevin gives his thoughts.Next, Ben Golliver joins the show to break down the tanking crisis and which teams are most guilty of tanking the most.Plus, Cedric Coward joins to share his lessons from his rookie season, his progression as a player and the toughest players to defend.0:28 Seven biggest takeaways from All-Star Weekend15:41 Ben Golliver joins the show45:23 Cedric Coward joins the show
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We have an action-packed episode of 'The Dunker Spot' coming your way!Steve Jones and Nekias Duncan give you the latest news and updates surrounding the 2026 All-Star Weekend. They dive into their predictions for Team USA vs. World, who will come out victorious in the skills competitions and what to expect with the new format.Next, they dive into the news of the NBA fining the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers hefty amounts for tanking. Does the league have a tanking problem? What are possible solutions? Plus, Angel Reese is back in Unrivaled! They give their takeaways, recap the 1v1 tournament and preview the latest matchups. All that and more!1:03 Rising Stars showcase preview9:29 3-point contest preview14:35 Shooting Stars competition preview18:07 Dunk contest preview22:14 New format expectations27:26 All-Star replacements32:16 Lineup predictions35:26 Key players to watch38:25 Team USA vs. World predictions39:02 Jazz & Pacers fined47:40 Unrivaled takeaways & thoughts
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In today’s Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC goes over his NBA awards rankings approaching the midway point of the season. Plus, he reacts to the news of the Jaren Jackson Jr. season-ending surgery, and proposes a new system to weed out the problem of tanking in the NBA.Then, KOC does a live mail-bag segment with questions from the YouTube chat. That and more for today’s pre-All-Star Weekend show! (0:33) NBA Awards check-in(8:36) How can the NBA solve tanking?(29:07) Live YouTube Q&A
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We have an action-packed episode of The Big Number for you!First, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the controversial way the Utah Jazz are utilizing Jaren Jackson Jr.Next, the duo dives into the league-wide tanking concerns and why it is a significant issue in light of the NBA gambling indictments. What solutions can the league establish?Later, Dan and Tom discuss the small numbers, including James Harden's role in the Cavaliers’ success and why Donovan Mitchell is thriving with Harden. Also, they break down how many teams will have salary cap space this summer, the number of trades the Bulls have made and whether the Bulls are a hopeless organization.Plus, they discuss the suspensions following the Detroit Pistons-Charlotte Hornets fight earlier this week. What are the implications of the suspensions for the race in the East? Can the Pistons maintain their top spot?All that and more on The Big Number!The Big Number: 00:00:28The Little Numbers: 00:26:19Pistons and Hornets Suspensions: 00:41:46
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We have an action-packed episode of 'The Dunker Spot' coming your way!To kick us off, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take a look at how the big movers from the trade deadline have already affected their new squads. James Harden making his impact on Cleveland, Jaren Jackson Jr. doing what he can on a tanking Utah and more!From there, the fellas dive into the fracas from the Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons matchup, where the Hornets also saw their 9-game win streak snapped.Finally, to round out the show, Nekias and Steve break down all the Unrivaled action from the weekend, break down a trade, and preview the highly anticipated 1-on-1 tournament.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us atdunkerspot@yahoo.com.1:24 James Harden debuts with Cavs11:57 Jaren Jackson Jr. debuts with Jazz18:43 NBA tanking?24:36 Nikola Vucevic debuts with Celtics33:25 Jose Alvarado debuts with Knicks38:09 Ayo Dosunmu debuts with Timberwolves46:20 Chicago Bulls’ newest guards51:29 Jared McCain debuts with OKC54:00 Pistons vs. Hornets brawl57:41 Cam Thomas debuts with Bucks1:00:26 Unrivaled discussion (weekend recap, trade talk, 1-on-1 preview)
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Dane Moore to talk Timberwolves on today’s Kevin O’Connor Show. What’s behind the meltdown in Minnesota?Next, KOC is joined by Boston Celtics play-by-play announcer Drew Carter to talk all things Celtics—particularly what needs to be done to right the ship after trading for Nikola Vucevic at the trade deadline.Then, KOC mulls over the question: is this year’s Charlotte Hornets team the new Indiana Pacers? What is the key to their newfound success?Plus, KOC is joined by Swish Theory’s Matt Powers to chat Draft Class—which draft prospect has improved most in the new year? How does AJ Dybantsa bring BYU out of a 4-game losing streak? That and more on today’s show!(0:14) Dane Moore talks Timberwolves(30:40) Drew Carter on Celtics(1:07:20) Are the Hornets this year's Pacers?(1:13:21) Matt Powers joins KOC's Draft Class
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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!The NBA trade deadline has officially passed, and we have plenty of deals to sort through. Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the headliners like Jaren Jackson Jr. (Utah), Anthony Davis (Washington), and James Harden (Cleveland); stealthier acquisitions like Ivica Zubac (Indiana) and Nikola Vucevic (Boston), and much more.From there, the guys discuss the winners and losers of #TradeSZN. Teams like the Pistons, Thunder and Hornets should feel pretty good; the Heat and Rockets? Not so much. Players like Spencer Jones and Dominick Barlow should have more security; guys like Cam Thomas will be looking for a new home.Finally, they preview the weekend slate of Unrivaledgames -- plenty of standings shuffling could be on the way! -- and Nekias reveals his media ballot for the upcoming 1-on-1 Tournament.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us atdunkerspot@yahoo.com.2:15 -- Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Jazz9:57 -- Anthony Davis to the Wizards15:55 -- Ivica Zubac to the Pacers22:53 -- Kristaps Porzingis to the Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga to the Hawks28:21 -- Nikola Vucevic to the Celtics33:12 -- Trade Deadline Winners01:03:01 -- Nekias' Miami Heat rant01:10:38 -- Other Trade Deadline losers + Cam Thomas landing spots01:19:57-- Unrivaled preview + 1-on-1 ballot reveal
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Loving this podcast. Keep up the great work!