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Kevin O'Connor is joined by Corey Tulaba & Albert Ghim of No Ceilings to break down the first two days of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The trio shares their favorite rookie and team fits, potential sophomore stars and much more.   Then, KOC is joined by Dan Titus to discuss fantasy basketball rookies you won't want to overlook for next season.    (1:00) Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies & Bulls team sur...

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to opening day (and night) of Las Vegas Summer League. They discuss AJ Dybantsa's debut in a showdown against Darryn Peterson and the Jazz, the Darius Acuff-Keaton Wagler duel, the Morez Johnson-Yaxel Lendeborg matchup and much more.  From there, they discuss the latest NBA news. Is the Kawh...

Kevin O'Connor & Es Baraheni react to the blockbuster NBA Summer League game and no. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa and the Washington Wizards beating Darryn Peterson and the Utah Jazz. The pair also react to the matchup between former Michigan men Yaxel Lendeborg & Morez Johnson Jr. in the Warriors vs. Mavericks game. KOC then reacts to the news that the NBA's investigation into the Kawhi Leonard Asp...

On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine look into what led the Boston Celtics to trade away the Finals MVP Jaylen Brown. From there the duo break down what Donovan Mitchell getting paid in Cleveland means for the overall roster construction of the Cavaliers. 01:17 The Big Number: Celtics record without Jaylen Brown 27:18 The Little Numbers: Jaylen Brown traded from Boston...

We have a fun episode of the Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their thoughts on NBA free agency’s latest, from Donovan Mitchell’s max extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Memphis Grizzlies signing Quentin Post. Next, they talk summer league: how are the top rookies doing? Is there anybody who’s standing out? Then, what’s going in the W? Nekias and Steve rave...

Kevin O’Connor recaps the weekend in the NBA after last week's torrent of news. KOC covers the latest on LeBron, the most recent fre agent signings and shares his thoughts on the 2026 NBA draft class’ performance at Summer League. (0:13) Are Cavs favorites to land LeBron? (5:35) Draymond Green speculation (8:05) Nuggets interested in Peyton Watson (9:59) Is Jalen Duren's FA market dead? (13:07) Ru...

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down the biggest trades of the week -- Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, and the sign-and-trade that sent Walker Kessler to the Lakers -- before bouncing around other free agency moves. On the WNBA side, the guys react to Caitlin Clark's public statement before analyzing thi...

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap the wild first week of free agency. Jaylen Brown is now officially a Philadelphia 76er - but what was the Boston Celtics front office thinking? What do the Toronto Raptors’ chances look like after getting Kawhi Leonard? The Lakers have fully moved on from LeBron James, but are they going in the right direction? 01:17 Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers 34:51 Impact...

The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George!  Kevin O’Connor reacts instantly to the shocking trade between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers which is sending Jaylen Brown to the City of Brotherly Love in return for Paul George and a series of draft picks!  0:10 Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers 24:10 Latest free agency news & updates 📢 Check...

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into the electric start to the NBA offseason. LeBron James has ended his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers! Where does he go next? Tom and Dan go over the likely teams that the King will choose for the next stop in his storied career. Plus, the duo delve into the recently completed trades, from Toronto with Kawhi Leonard to Los Angeles with Walker Kessler. 01:30...

The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing a deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN. A return to Canada for the Raptors champion and two-time Finals MVP.  Kevin O'Connor gives his instant takeaways on the big trade and gives his biggest takeaways from the move. 0:12 Kawhi Leonard traded...

It’s trade season galore! Jerseys are swapping and the rumors are milling - Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones talk through it all.  They discuss the recent Ja Morant trade and his fit with the Portland Trail Blazers, touch on the Charlotte Hornets trading Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns, and cover all the news surrounding some of the league’s biggest players. Will LeBron James and Anthony Davis join...

Kevin O’Connor is joined by the Athletic’s Dave DuFour to talk about the latest in NBA free agency news. Will LeBron James team up with Stephen Curry in Golden State? Will Kawhi Leonard be taking his talents back to Toronto? What are the Charlotte Hornets up to? That and more on today’s Kevin O’Connor show. 00:00 Show Intro 01:00 Warriors want LeBron and AD 16:05 Where will Kawhi end up? 23:05 Wha...

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down the biggest trades of the week -- Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, and the three-teamer that landed Julius Randle in Brooklyn and Nic Claxton in Chicago. On the WNBA side, the guys talk through Marina Mabrey's historic night, a two-game contender gut check from the Las...

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine get to the nitty gritty of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade to Miami. What can the Heat expect from the big man in his thirties? And how should Miami use their remaining cap space? Plus, the guys react to LaMelo Ball’s trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves. (1:36) The Big Number: Giannis’ expected remaining All-NBA seasons (21:49) Little Numbers: Miami’s 3-point shooting (26...

LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota! Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to the Charlotte Hornets trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Then, they discuss the future of Kawhi Leonard. Will he be moved from the Clippers? Plus, KOC and Tom round out their NBA draft analysis and name some of the biggest winners.   0:00 Welcome :40 LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota Timberwolves 33:05 What’s...

Kevin O’Connor, Tom Haberstroh and King McClure give their immediate thoughts after the conclusion of the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

The trade has finally happened! The Milwaukee Bucks are trading franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, 3 first-round picks (including No. 13), 1 pick swap and 1 second-rounder, reported first by Shams Charania.  0:00 Welcome 0:12 Giannis traded to the Heat 06:35 What's next for Heat? 09:36 What we...

On the eve of the NBA Draft, Kevin O'Connor interviews prospects Darryn Peterson, Aday Mara, Keaton Wagler, Brayden Burries, Christian Anderson, Allen Graves and Dailyn Swain.  KOC also shares the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and Trae Young's new contract with the Wizards.  (0:50) Giannis trade updates (4:57) Trae Young signs contract with Wizards (6:38) Darryn Peterson joins the s...

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Ben Pfeifer (EssentiallySports, Swish Theory) to talk all things NBA Draft! Ben shares his scouting philosophy and how it's evolved, then digs deep into this year's class. From there, the guys shift to the W to take stock of the league after a fun weekend of hoops. They discuss Angel Reese'...

We have a fun, truly jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones put a bow on the 2025-26 season. They're joined by the great Zach Lowe to talk about the things that brought them joy this season. The trio discusses their favorite games, player performances, stretches of team play, breakout seasons, league trends and more. From there, the guys shift t...

Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh deep dive into the biggest NBA stories this week. Is a Giannis trade certain to happen before the NBA Draft or are the Milwaukee Bucks willing to wait for a better deal? The pair discusses the latest contract news with Trae Young and the Washington Wizards and Walker Kessler rejecting an offer from the Jazz. Kevin & Tom also look at top trade targets for the Golde...

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into Jalen Brunson's role in the Knicks’ magical postseason run to become the 2026 NBA champions. The duo breaks down the keys to the Knicks’ success, including Jalen Brunson’s historic Finals performance, New York’s record-breaking postseason point differential and how the Knicks’ defense played a large part in their path to the title. Plus, what’s the likelihood...

Albert Ghim from No Ceilings joins KOC for an in-depth NBA Draft breakdown just one week before the big night. The pair shares their predictions for the 2026 Draft, including which players might fall and which teams may trade up. Later, Albert grades KOC's 10 favorite player comparisons for AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson and more. (0:36) NBA Draft predictions (27:16) Player...

Kevin O’Connor is joined by Sports Illustrated draft analyst Derek Parker to discuss the NBA Draft now that the Finals have concluded. What should be made of Darryn Peterson only working out with the Washington Wizards? Are there any lessons from the New York Knicks' Finals run that teams should consider when drafting? KOC and Derek also share six sleeper picks in the second round of the draft. Th...