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Kevin O'Connor and Steve Jones react to the latest news including the Miami Heat finally earning their first win of the season against the Atlanta Hawks and AJ Dybantsa making his NBA debut with the Washington Wizards. The pair react to the Mavericks' blowout win against the Thunder, celebrate Cooper Flagg's spectacular performance and speculate if OKC might bring back a former player to fill the gaps that injuries have left on their roster. KOC & Steve also break down Brandon Miller's recent leap for the Hornets, review the gameplay of rookies Keaton Wagler and Mikel Brown Jr. and a vintage Steph Curry performance against the Timberwolves. (0:38) Heat beat Hawks for 1st win this season (13:04) AJ Dybantsa NBA debut (18:52) Mavs hand OKC 1st loss this season (31:10) Brandon Miller taking a leap for Charlotte (40:00) Rookie Review: Keaton Wagler (44:23) Rookie Review: Mikel Brown Jr. (48:43) Steph Curry vs. Wolves (51:42) Injuries abound early in NBA season 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh recap the latest NBA news starting with injuries to OKC stars Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. The duo dives into the drama in Denver with Jokic’s friction with fans and whether the Nuggets are slipping as contenders. KOC & Tom also react to Cooper Flagg’s incredible performance against the Miami Heat and the news that Kawhi Leonard will miss several weeks with a knee injury. Later, they share their rookie first impressions spotlighting big names like Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson as well as more under-the-radar players like Allen Graves, Trevon Brazile and Meleek Thomas. (1:15) OKC injury updates (8:50) Jokic claps back at Nuggets fans (15:46) Cooper Flagg vs. Miami (20:22) Jaren Jackson Jr. & Markkanen injured (23:46) Rookie first impressions (43:09) Kawhi out for several weeks (45:58) Rookie first impressions continued 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

Kevin O'Connor & Slightly Biased to unpack the biggest storylines from the NBA’s opening week. They begin with Jalen Williams’ devastating injury and what it means for OKC’s title hopes before exploring the unexpected resurgence of the Houston Rockets and whether Victor Wembanyama’s early-season struggles are cause for concern. The duo also breaks down the Bam Adebayo–Giannis Antetokounmpo fit in Miami, Minnesota’s transformation with LaMelo Ball, if Luka Doncic should be the favorite for NBA MVP, Ty Jerome leading the league in scoring and more. (1:13) Jalen Williams gruesome injury (10:04) Wagner best fit to lead Orlando? (16:16) LeBron & Steph load management (26:44) Has Wembanyama plateaued? (31:06) Are Rockets contenders? (34:24) Early impressions of Dusty May (41:03) Knicks & Heat are 0-3 (47:26) Timberwolves are 3-0 (52:52) Should Luka be MVP favorite? (56:55) Ty Jerome leads NBA in scoring (1:01:30) Have Pistons solved 3PT shooting woes? (1:04:17) Darius Acuff time of possession 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Amin Elhassan to break down all the action from Wednesday's NBA season openers from Anthony Edwards’ explosive 45-point game with LaMelo Ball and the Timberwolves to Ty Jerome’s incredible 45-point outburst against the Jazz. They also react to Giannis' first game with the Heat and share early concerns over Miami’s supporting cast. The pair also unpacks the Warriors’ uncertain future, Yaxel Lendeborg's on-court and off-court battles with Luka Doncic, the return of Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard and more. (0:37) Wolves beat Heat (6:42) Grizzlies beat Jazz (14:13) Giannis' Miami debut (23:08) Lakers beat Warriors (30:41) Warriors exploring Porzingis trades (40:14) Haliburton returns for Pacers (47:11) Ja & Dame comebacks begin (50:48) Ty Lue dedicates Clippers win to Steve Ballmer 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

Kevin O'Connor & Andrew Sharp break down every game from NBA opening day. The duo dives into why the Thunder look like true title contenders and what’s holding Wembanyama and the Spurs’ offense back. KOC and Andrew also react to the 76ers spoiling the Knicks' banner night and Detroit’s gritty comeback against the Celtics. Later, Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg sits down with Kevin O'Connor ahead of his NBA debut to get real about building chemistry with Steph Curry, adapting to NBA-level defensive schemes with Draymond Green and more. Plus, KOC & Yaxel nerd out about the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. (0:41) Thunder beat Spurs (16:42) 76ers beat Knicks (30:16) Pistons beat Celtics (56:40) Yaxel Lendeborg joins the show 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Grant Liffmann of NBC Sports ahead of NBA opening night to break down their biggest questions before the 2026-27 season. They dive into the brutal East playoff race, players who look like future All-Stars, Wembanyama's outlook for the season, the Knicks' contract concerns and more. The duo also spotlights breakout candidates, debates which stars are under the most pressure and asks which franchises are most likely to blow up their core by season’s end. (0:49) Cason Wallace re-signs with OKC (6:15) Ben Simmons torn achilles (7:52) Franz Wagner right shoulder injury (18:43) Which East teams miss the playoffs? (22:58) Which team confuses you the most? (31:48) Which coach is on the hottest seat? (35:34) Will Knicks contract situation hurt the team? (43:54) Which star is under the most pressure? (51:01) Which team is most likely to blow it up? (54:00) Which preseason development are you buying? (59:50) Who will be a future All-Star? (1:04:22) Will the majority consider Wemby the best player in the world by April? (1:07:06) NBA Finals predictions (1:11:29) What opinion will you walk back by Christmas? 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

KOC shares five must-watch NBA preseason trends, from Jalen Duren’s outstanding performance and the evolution of big men shooting threes to deep dives into changing shot distributions in Dallas, Houston and Philadelphia. Plus, are Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP odds way too low? And is there a Rookie of the Year sleeper in Oklahoma City? Kevin O'Connor is then joined by NBA shooting coach Chris Matthews, known as Lethal Shooter, as he shares experiences from training NBA stars like Jaylen Brown, Anthony Davis, AJ Dybantsa and more. The conversation dives into Lethal Shooter’s creative content and collaborations and how he pushed NBA stars to the limit of what is possible with their shot. (1:27) 5 Preseason trends to track (18:58) Lethal Shooter joins the show (24:05) Training Jaylen Brown (26:27) Zion Williamson shooting 3s (35:33) How to fix Ben Simmons' game? (38:33) Does Wemby shoot too many 3s? (42:58) Most exciting teams this season (47:48) Expectations for AJ Dybantsa & Wizards (51:59) Importance of the midrange (53:26) Chris Matthews' journey to social media stardom 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

Kevin O’Connor welcomes special guest Chris Vernon to go all-in on their “semi-bold” NBA predictions for the upcoming season. They debate who will bottom out harder in the West—Warriors, Kings, or Clippers—and whether the Celtics should be a lock for the East’s top spot. Verno breaks down Denver’s sneaky-good additions and the Lakers’ real chances in a loaded Western Conference. The pair also predict All-Star picks, breakout rookies, why this season could be the best yet with the NBA's revamped anti-tanking rules, and more. (1:12) Verno's Warriors prediction (6:19) KOC's Kings prediction (8:01) Verno's Nuggets prediction (12:51) KOC's Celtics prediction (19:13) Verno's Lakers prediction (24:11) KOC's Coby White prediction (26:51) 2025-26 semi-bold predictions recap (29:08) Verno's prediction for second-tier stars (39:54) KOC's Mavericks prediction (41:26) What to expect from the West (50:00) Who will be the first coach fired? (56:55) Verno's league-wide prediction (1:03:50) KOC's prediction for SGA & Ant 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the Pacific division (Lakers, Suns, Clippers, Warriors, Kings). On the WNBA side, the guys recap the Dream's Game 2 win over the Liberty, as well as the Valkyries' win over the Aces, then talk through potential adjustments we may see in each Game 3. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:40 -- Los Angeles Lakers 16:05 -- Phoenix Suns 27:26 -- Los Angeles Clippers 36:07 -- Golden State Warriors 46:03 -- Sacramento Kings 51:34 -- Dream-Liberty 01:11:26 -- Valkyries-Aces 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

Kevin O'Connor dives into early NBA preseason insights including Tyrese Haliburton’s much-anticipated return, Minnesota’s evolving offense with LaMelo Ball and what Zion Williamson’s new 3-point shot could mean for the Pelicans. KOC also explores the Knicks’ bumpy start after their Finals win, the Sixers’ intriguing rotation options (now without Ariel Hukporti), why OKC’s roster shakeup makes them a dark horse for the championship and more. (0:57) Tyrese Haliburton returns (2:08) LaMelo's impact on Minnesota (3:32) What's going on with the Knicks? (5:05) 76ers standouts vs. New York (7:50) Zion Williamson shooting 3s (9:42) Standout rookie performances (14:46) KOC Show mailbag 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the Northwest division (Thunder, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Jazz). On the WNBA side, the guys recap the Dream's Game 1 win over the Liberty, as well as the Valkyries' win over the Aces, then talk through potential adjustments we may see in each Game 2. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:22 -- Oklahoma City Thunder 14:06 -- Denver Nuggets 23:55 -- Minnesota Timberwolves 34:58 -- Portland Trail Blazers 42:29 — Utah Jazz 49:41 -- Dream-Liberty 01:11:46 -- Valkyries-Aces 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Ku Khahil to preview the Detroit Pistons now that Jalen Duren's contract extension is finally official. What can Pistons fans expect from Duren this season and how will Detroit's other offseason additions impact their lineups and team chemistry? Later the pair also reacts to Karl-Anthony Towns' commentary that his deal with the New York Knicks is nowhere close to being done. Kevin is then joined by Dan Titus to preview the 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball season. Dan shares several sleepers and potential breakout stars you'll want to have on your roster. Speaking of Fantasy, KOC welcomes Justin Boone to the show to celebrate his Patriots beating Justin's Bills in Week 4 of the NFL season. (0:38) Ku Khahil talks Detroit Pistons (28:38) KAT & Knicks 'not close' to extension (34:59) Fantasy Basketball advice with Dan Titus (1:04:50) Patriots vs. Bills recap with Justin Boone 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the Pistons and Jalen Duren finally agreeing to a new deal. From there, the guys preview the Southwest division (Spurs, Rockets, Mavericks, Pelicans, Grizzlies). On the WNBA side, the guys recap an epic Game 3 between the Aces and Fever, preview the upcoming Dream-Liberty series, then look ahead to Friday's Game 3 between the Valkyries and Wings and each team's biggest question in a potential Aces matchup. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 0:44 -- Jalen Duren re-signs 6:16 -- San Antonio Spurs 22:06 -- Houston Rockets 35:29 -- Dallas Mavericks 42:35 -- New Orleans Pelicans 47:55 -- Memphis Grizzlies 55:22-- Aces-Fever 01:01:57 -- Dream-Liberty preview 01:24:52 -- Valkyries-Wings + look-ahead 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh dive into the hottest moments from NBA media day, from on-court chemistry questions, to rookie standouts to watch and surprising trends for the postseason. They react to Cooper Flagg's growth spurt, compare 3-guard lineups in OKC and San Antonio and share the latest on the Jalen Duren contract drama in Detroit. The duo also unpacks how Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball’s new pairing could unlock the Timberwolves’ offense and whether GTA 6 release week will really impact NBA player performance in November. (2:18) De'Aaron Fox talks Spurs lineups (7:12) Ant Edwards + LaMelo Ball (10:04) Evan Mobley's new 'go-to' moves (13:35) Derrick White's shooting improvements (16:06) Steven Adams GTA (21:49) Jokic signing with Nuggets next year (23:50) Cooper Flagg's height (34:55) Who is the alpha in Philly? (37:12) Kings media member caught on hot mic (41:43) Jalen Duren contract drama update (58:24) Non-top 10 rookies to watch this season 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the NBA offseason, spotlighting the nine star players who switched teams and what that means for the 2026-27 season. Hear how LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers, Giannis Antetokounmpo landing in Miami and Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto are reshaping the league landscape. The episode also dives into media day reactions including contract drama with Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks and Jalen Duren and the Pistons. Closing out with a heartfelt farewell as this marks the final episode of The Big Number, Tom and Dan Devine share gratitude for fans and look back on some of their greatest moments and biggest bloopers. (2:03) Big Number: NBA stars moving teams this offseason (5:51) Takeaways from Knicks media day (14:44) Little Number: Toronto Raptors 3-PT shooting (19:31) Little Number: Miami Heat seconds per touch (25:10) Little Number: LeBron's career minutes (and counting!) (33:49) The Big Number says goodbye 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA teams in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. They go in-depth on the chances of the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers to make a deep run this season, discuss the exciting prospects on the Chicago Bulls roster, ask if the Milwaukee Bucks have a chip on their shoulder this season and much more! On the WNBA side, the pair go over the first games of the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs! They discussed the marvelous performances of A’Ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, their most fun matchups and what adjustments teams need to make going forward. 0:15 Central Division preview 01:30 Pistons 15:26 Pacers 29:26 Bulls 39:15 Bucks 48:16 Aces vs. Fever takeaways & questions 01:03:43 Liberty vs. Lynx takeaways & questions 01:22:13 Dream vs. Mystics takeaways & questions 01:28:49 Valkyries vs. Wings takeaways & questions 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

Kevin O'Connor & Jonathan Macri break down the Knicks’ championship outlook, Detroit’s Jalen Duren contract standoff and the shifting power in the Eastern Conference. They highlight the Knicks' standing after Mitchell Robinson’s move to Boston, how Andre Drummond could fill in and whether Karl-Anthony Towns’ contract extension is a big deal or just business as usual. Later, they break down which teams are the biggest threats to New York, including the Pacers, Sixers and Raptors. (0:55) Jalen Duren drama continues (11:12) Karl-Anthony Towns contract stalemate (16:42) How will the Knicks replace Robinson? (21:48) Brunson & Knicks appearance on SNL (31:34) Biggest threats to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference? 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

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) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Cleveland Cavaliers. They talk about the team's perception, what's needed to make the James Harden/Donovan Mitchell partnership work, next steps for Evan Mobley, the addition of Peyton Watson and much more! On the WNBA side, the guys preview the first round of the 2026 playoffs! They discuss the matchups, key battlegrounds, potential X-Factors and schematic twists that could determine the winner of each series. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 0:47 -- Justin & Carter join the show! 56:58 -- Aces/Fever 01:12:36 -- Lynx/Liberty 01:22:30 -- Dream/Mystics 01:30:40 -- Valkyries/Wings 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

Kevin O'Connor reveals his Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 NBA season, with every move, surprise and question mark across the league dissected. From the fall of Giannis’ Bucks to the upside of the young Utah Jazz, KOC shares insights into rebuilding teams, superstar trades and headline-making contract drama. Later, Tom Haberstroh joins to challenge Kevin's rankings, digging into team chemistry, roster depth and which front offices nailed or fumbled the offseason. The episode also dives into the Jalen Duren contract saga and what it means for the Detroit Pistons’ future. (1:26) Power Rankings teams 30-21 (15:05) Power Rankings teams 20-11 (28:50) Power Rankings teams 10-1 (43:12) Rankings Tom disagrees with (1:15:40) Jalen Duren contract drama 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

Kevin O’Connor welcomes YouTuber and independent sports journalist Joon Lee for a wide-ranging conversation on analytics and their impact on modern sports. Joon shares insights on why teams like the Thunder and Dodgers are ahead of the curve, and why Boston Celtics fans might be frustrated by the team's data-driven strategies. The duo also covers how to quantify clutch performance, their fantasy football philosophies, and the Patriots win against the Steelers on Sunday. (0:44) Takeover of analytics in sports (17:01) Boston Celtics shooting strategy (21:32) Potential NBA rule changes (27:34) MLB talk (37:17) Patriots beat Steelers + Fantasy Football update 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!