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On today’s Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine cover the two terrific Tuesday games that kicked off the NBA playoffs, the Charlotte Hornets vs the Miami Heat & the Portland Trail Blazers vs the Phoenix Suns.
Do Deni Avdija and the Trail Blazers stand a chance against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs?
What will happen to LaMelo Ball following the dirty play made on Bam Adebayo? Those questions and more, answered on the show!
01:54 How will Deni Avdija matchup vs Victor Wembanyama?
24:15 How long has it been since Deni and Victor started against each other?
28:33 The Blazers struggle on jumpers
32:39 Will turn overs effect this series?
43:25 Thriller in Charlotte between the Hornets and Heat
49:35 Should Lamelo Ball be punished for tripping Bam Adebayo
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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the playoff series we know about: Nuggets-Timberwolves and Lakers-Rockets in the West, Cavaliers-Raptors and Knicks-Hawks in the East. They discuss their biggest schematic, matchup, and lineup questions ahead of each series.
From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to a wild week(end) of movement. They start with the WNBA draft and discuss the biggest selections, with thoughts on the top-five and more. They continue their WNBA discussion by analyzing some of the biggest free agency swings of the cycle so far.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
1:40 -- Nuggets-Wolves
19:22 -- Lakers-Rockets
34:54 -- Cavs-Raptors
51:04 -- Knicks-Hawks
01:04:30 -- WNBA draft discussion
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by The Athletic’s Es Baraheni to discuss the biggest questions going into this year’s NBA playoffs. Who’s the league’s most dangerous play-in team? Can LeBron James & the Lakers make it past the first round without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves?
Plus, Moussa Diabate joins the show to talk about his growth and give his thoughts on the Charlotte Hornets’ special run going into the play-in tournament.
(1:30) Wolves vs. Nuggets RD 1
(15:06) Rockets vs. Lakers RD 1
(19:55) West Play-In preview
(25:30) Raptors vs. Cavs RD 1
(29:31) Hawks vs. Knicks RD 1
(32:01) East Play-In preview
(42:06) NBA Playoff superlatives
(1:01:47) Moussa Diabate joins the show
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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones look at the top-six in the Eastern Conference (Pistons, Celtics, Knicks, Cavaliers, Raptors, Hawks) and share their biggest questions for each team as we inch closer to the playoffs.
From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to the Los Angeles Sparks making major moves -- first closing in on a trade centered around sending Rickea Jackson to the Chicago Sky for Ariel Atkins, then bringing back franchise legend Nneka Ogwumike. They discuss the fits for each move, and how those moves impact their plans moving forward.
They continue their WNBA discussion by analyzing the Diamond Miller-to-Connecticut trade, saluting Aces wing Jackie Young -- officially the WNBA's first $1 million player -- exploring the rumor mill, and catching up on other news.
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1:45 Detroit Pistons
16:30 Boston Celtics
26:15 New York Knicks
36:15 Cleveland Cavaliers
43:01 Toronto Raptors
49:28 Atlanta Hawks
55:14 WNBA news
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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh go over the biggest news from the last week of the NBA regular season, starting with Cade Cunningham's return and the Detroit Pistons' dominance.
The pair discuss Doc Rivers’ resume rant to the dispirited Milwaukee Bucks, the woes of the 65-game rule and Adam Silver’s “full stop” efforts to stop tanking. Then, KOC shares insight into the NBA GM's meeting where he heard rumors of a tanking solution that might actually work!
Plus, Donovan Clingan and Deni Avdija join the show to review their spectacular seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers.
(1:11) Cade Cunningham returns
(4:51) Doc Rivers tells Bucks players to “Google me”
(7:47) All-NBA players out injured
(11:47) KOC’s All-NBA ballot
(19:20) An anti-tanking proposal that might actually work
(37:24) Bulls clean house
(40:07) Michael Malone to UNC
(42:50) Donovan Clingan joins the show
(1:03:06) Deni Avdija joins the show
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On an action-packed episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine take a deep look into the Charlotte Hornets' sensational second half of the season.
Tom and Dan round out the show by taking a closer look at aging stars and their fight against Father Time.
All that and more on this episode of The Big Number!
1:15 Big Number: +10.8 -Charlotte Hornets’ NetRating in 2nd half of season
18:30 ROTY race: Cooper Flagg vs. Kon Knueppel
30:03 Little number: 278 - amount of points Hornets’ starting 5 outscored opponents
34:17 Little numbers:127 - Hornets’ offensive rating in minutes without LaMelo Ball on the floor and Coby White on the floor
40:03 Little numbers: 3 - Hornets’ ranking among likely postseason teams in both average distance covered per game and average speed traveled per game
46:50 Steph Curry’s return
52:13 LeBron, Curry, Kawhi & Kevin Durant continue dominance
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Kevin O’Connor sits down with basketball legend Jay Bilas to break down the evolution of basketball from college hoops to the NBA. Bilas shares insights on player development, coaching at every level and the impact of NIL and the transfer portal.
They discuss solutions to tanking, load management and the backwards incentives in the NBA today. Bilas also weighs in on top NBA Draft prospects like Aday Mara, Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff & more.
(1:23) Memories with Bill Raftery
(4:35) Love & evolution of basketball
(14:17) Tanking & load management solutions
(21:27) Why won’t NCAA & NBA work together?
(28:58) NIL, transfer portal & potential player contracts
(48:51) NBA Draft prospects to watch
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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones look at the top-six in the Western Conference (Thunder, Spurs, Nuggets, Lakers, Rockets, Wolves) and share their biggest questions for each team as we inch closer to the playoffs.
From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to the Chicago Sky's shocking trade of Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream. They explore the logic behind it, evaluate the trade package itself, and discuss Angel's fit with the Dream.
Sticking with the W, the guys give their big takeaways from Friday's expansion draft and catch up on other news.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
3:33 Oklahoma City Thunder
14:19 San Antonio Spurs
22:12 Denver Nuggets
27:00 Los Angeles Lakers
33:20 Houston Rockets
41:43 Minnesota Timberwolves
47:38 Dream acquire Angel Reese
01:12:46 Expansion Draft reaction
01:21:11 Other WNBA news (Mystics, Aces, Liberty)
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Kevin O’Connor sits down with Terrence Oglesby at the NCAA men’s Final Four. The duo breaks down the Jokic vs. Wembanyama duel, what makes each superstar special and dives deep into the Rookie of the Year race between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. Plus, KOC asked Terrence which NBA draft prospects should ‘stay or go.’
Then, Jon Rothstein joins to break down Michigan’s domination of Arizona in the Final Four and what’s powering their NCAA tournament run. The pair analyzes UConn’s postseason, roster strengths and how the Huskies match up against the Wolverines in the upcoming National Championship.
(0:33) Terrence Oglesby joins
(1:15) Jokic & Nuggets beat Wemby & Spurs
(7:40) ROTY race between Flagg & Knueppel
(17:27) NBA Draft prospect check-in
(44:29) Lakers season jeopardized by injuries
(47:23) Jon Rothstein joins
(47:36) Michigan beats Arizona in Final Four
(56:29) UConn vs. Michigan in National Championship
(1:04:23) Guardrails needed for NIL in NCAA
(1:13:42) Will NCAA tournament expand?
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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez (The Chase Down Podcast) to discuss all things Cleveland Cavaliers! They talk through schematic shifts compared to last season, James Harden's addition, Donovan Mitchell's shift in responsibility, the (hidden) growth of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, lineup questions and much more.
From there, the guys react to the latest injury news. More specifically: how equipped are the Lakers to deal with Luka Doncic's hamstring injury? Nekias also provides a list of notable names to watch in terms of award eligibility (Wemby, Jokic, Kawhi, Ausar and more).
Finally, the guys discuss the Chicago Sky's pair of trades ahead of Friday's expansion draft. They talk through the logic of the moves, and debate if they were ultimately worth making.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
1:50 Cavs discussion, starting with how the team has shifted schematically
31:26 Evaluating the Donovan Mitchell-James Harden partnership
44:52 Putting Evan Mobley's season in its proper context
56:04 Jarrett Allen's leap in aggression
1:09:52 Who's the ideal 5th starter/closer?
1:23:09 Lakers without Luka Doncic
1:30:00 Award Eligibility Watch
1:32:25 Chicago Sky expansion draft trades
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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh go over all 30 NBA franchises and share “One Thing for Every Team." The pair discuss Jayson Tatum’s return to form, Victor Wembanyama’s ascent to basketball deity, how the Golden State Warriors should handle Steph Curry’s desire to play and much more.
(1:02) One thing for every team in the Atlantic Division
(15:02) One thing for every team in the Southeast Division
(30:46) One thing for every team in the Central Division
(46:44) One thing for every team in the Pacific Division
(1:08:09) One thing for every team in the Southwest Division
(1:26:18) One thing for every team in the Northwest Division
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We have an action-packed episode of The Big Number coming your way!
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the Pistons’ keys to success without Cade Cunningham and what to expect heading into the Pistons-Wolves matchup.
Next, Tom shares other teams that have experienced the same twisted reality of performing better without their superstar. What does this mean?
Then, the duo makes their cases for who should land the fifth spot for First Team All-NBA. Should Kawhi Leonard’s elite offense land him a spot? Is Jaylen Brown’s resume enough? Will Kevin Durant make his seventh All-NBA First Team appearance?
Later, they preview what to expect with the electric Lakers-Thunder matchup between the two juggernauts. Is this a potential MVP showdown between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic?
All that and more on this episode of The Big Number!
The Big Number: (01:54)
Little Number 1 Kawhi: (25:45)
Little Number 2 All NBA: (32:17)
Little Number 3 KD: (38:42)
Lakers - Thunder Preview: (44:16)
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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the epic turnaround of the Los Angeles Clippers! After a 6-21 start, they've gone a ridiculous 33-15 over their last 48 games. The guys discuss Kawhi Leonard's play, how Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin have slotted into their new home and how dangerous they could be in a playoff setting.
From there, the guys react to the latest foundational news in the NBA. Anti-tanking measures are coming, and we may be on the cusp of two new teams joining the league soon. They talk through the latest proposals and debate whether the league needs to add two teams right now.
Finally, it's time to talk about the upcoming WNBA expansion draft! We have the rules and the timing (April 3, 3:30 ET) -- now it's time to discuss who may actually be joining new rosters. The guys go team by team, talking through the five players each team may choose to protect. Strategy and shenanigans may be afoot!
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
1:30 Los Angeles Clippers check-in
26:28 NBA anti-tanking proposals
44:17 Should the NBA expand?
49:03 WNBA expansion draft expectations
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KOC reacts to the NBA’s new anti-tanking concepts and shares what his league sources have to say about each one. Then, he’s joined by Barstool’s Mark Titus to go over the electric Elite Eight over the weekend.
The pair discuss Braylon Mullins' historic game-winning 3-pointer against Duke, review freshman returns for some of college’s most talented NBA prospects and ponder if some freshmen would benefit from another year in the NCAA.
(0:19) NBA anti-tanking reform
(14:24) UConn epic comeback vs. Duke
(30:43) Cam Boozer freshman season recap
(37:41) Importance of size in NCAA tourney
(42:05) Keaton Wagler tournament check-in
(47:03) Which freshmen should go back to school?
(50:28) Yaxel Lendeborg tournament check-in
(54:22) Final Four preview
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After having a broader discussion about evaluating defense on the last episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss their top candidates for Defensive Player of the Year and the All-Defense awards.
From there, the guys talk about the awesome play of Jalen Duren. He's been great all year, earning All-Star honors for the first time. He's been even more dominant as of late, thriving while taking on more offensive responsibility in Cade Cunningham's absence. They discuss his growth areas, award merits (Most Improved, All-NBA), and his ranking among centers right now.
Finally, Breanna Stewart -- one of the greatest basketball players and winners of all-time -- joins the show! In a wide-ranging conversation, the trio talk about Stewart's basketball journey, her defensive prowess, Sarah Strong's dominance, her new life as a podcaster, and much more.
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1:47 DPOY +All-Defense discussion
9:37 Jalen Duren breakdown + center rankings
01:01:50 Breanna Stewart interview
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Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down the surprisingly fiery NBA Wednesday, giving their thoughts on Jaylen Brown’s best SGA impression, the historical overtime collapse of the Houston Rockets vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves and the return of Joel Embiid & Paul George to the 76ers.
They react to Adam Silver’s recent press conference with big questions about tanking and expansion and discuss Victor Wembanyama’s MVP case. KOC & Tom also preview the biggest matchups and players in watch in the Sweet Sixteen round of March Madness games.
(1:03) Celtics beat Thunder at home
(13:28) Wolves comeback vs. Rockets in OT
(30:09) Heat blow out Cavs
(37:12) Embiid & George return to 76ers
(39:46) Will Billy Donovan leave Bulls for Tar Heels?
(45:34) Will Steph Curry move to Charlotte?
(51:16) Draymond Green comments on Wemby MVP case
(1:00:45) State of Milwaukee Bucks
(1:04:05) Adam Silver talks tanking, expansion & 65-game rule
(1:23:31) NCAA Sweet Sixteen preview
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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the NBA MVP debate between Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by diving deep into the advanced stats. With Wemby’s league-best +16.5 on/off swing and SGA’s dominance across nearly every all-in-one metric, the MVP race may be closer than the odds indicate.
Tom & Dan also discuss why the NBA’s 65-game rule might be overdue for reconsideration and react to the possible NBA expansion into Las Vegas and Seattle.
(1:12) Wemby’s MVP case
(22:22) SGA’s MVP case
(40:43) NBPA calls for awards rule changes
(1:02:50) NBA votes to explore expansion
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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones have a broader discussion about the Defensive Player of the Year and All-Defensive team races. They discuss what they're evaluating, how they weigh different types of defenders and the value of their responsibilities, what statistics they find useful, and a PSA to always, always #WatchTheTape.
From there, the guys check in on Jayson Tatum ahead of a potential Finals preview between the Celtics and Thunder. They talk about his growing fit within the offense, growth areas they're keeping an eye on (OTD shooting, drive, lower-body power generation), and have a mini-debate about the Celtics potentially tweaking his usage to aid his comfort in the offense.
Next, Nekias asks Steve about a couple of end-of-game defensive mishaps that led to game-winning baskets -- Amen Thompson's putback against the Heat, and Luke Kennard's three against the Magic -- to see where he thought blame, if any, should go.
Finally, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen joins the show! In a wide-ranging conversation, the trio talks about Queen's basketball journey, his stacked Montverde team, adjusting to the Pelicans vs. his teammates adjusting to him, the Baltimore Ravens' offseason and more!
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
3:58 Defensive award discussion
35:38 Checking in on Jayson Tatum
49:28 What went wrong: Amen Thompson's game-winner
52:26 What went wrong: Luke Kennard's game-winner
56:22 Derik Queen interview
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by FS1’s Danny Parkins to talk NBA & NCAA hoops. They discuss the white-hot Lakers, the future of Dylan Harper, the upcoming returns of Jalen Williams & Steph Curry and the historic tank put on by the Wizards and Pacers.
Next, they cover the big March Madness games over the weekend—St. John's vs. KU and Iowa vs. Florida—and ask some big questions about the state of the NCAA and this year’s draft class.
(1:03) Lakers extend win streak
(11:43) Jalen Williams to return to OKC lineup
(20:50) Dylan Harper season check-in
(26:48) Steph Curry injury update
(30:29) Pacers & Wizards 16-game losing streaks
(34:14) Darryn Peterson NCAA Tournament performance
(42:46) AJ Dybantsa NCAA Tournament performance
(45:28) Death of NCAA Cinderella teams
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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones start the show discussing the absurd run Luka Doncic has been on over the past 24 hours -- 100 points across two games?! They talk about what makes him so tough to deal with, and dabble in some "Best In The World" talk. From there, Nekias asks Steve how concerned he is (if at all) about the Pistons, Wolves, Bucks, and Rockets.
Next, the guys have a Role Player draft! Based on a recent article written by Steve, the two chose from a 13-player pool to build a starting five of some of the most impactful role players in the league this year. Make sure to grade their roster this weekend!
You can also read Steve's piece here: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/the-nbas-most-impactful-role-players-who-elevate-these-title-contenders-175656183.html
Finally, a new WNBA CBA has been agreed to! Nekias and Steve salute the transformational nature of the deal, then dig into some of the details that intrigue them most. What will this expansion period look like? How much movement will we see in free agency? Who's going to be the biggest domino of the offseason? Are we truly ready for a 52-game season?
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
2:20 -- Luka Doncic is unreal
20:11 -- Are we concerned? (Pistons/Bucks/Wolves/Rockets)
40:02 -- NBA Role Player Draft
55:11-- WNBA CBA thoughts
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Loving this podcast. Keep up the great work!