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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’...

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 dev...

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 t...

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 Timberwolv...

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 an...

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 Indi...

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...

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, includ...

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 D...

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 Charlott...

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 th...

On today’s Kevin O’Connor show, we’ve got a trade-deadline special! Kevin O’Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to dissect any and all movement in the league before the 3 PM ET buzzer, going through the biggest winners and losers in what may be the weirdest trade deadline in NBA history. First, the pair discuss the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to retain Giannis Antetokounmpo, and what that means for t...

It’s trade deadline mania for the Big Number!  Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine recap the out-of-nowhere James Harden-Darius Garland swap between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Cleveland Cavaliers and discuss the implications for both teams, as well as an impatient Donovan Mitchell.  First, Tom live reacts to the biggest trade deadline shock yet: Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards? What were t...

We're a couple of days away from the NBA trade deadline, and things are heating up. Could James Harden (and Darius Garland) be on the move? The guys discuss the latest there, as well as give their initial thoughts on the three-team trade involving the Cavs, Kings, and Bulls. From there, the guys discuss the biggest (or most interesting) defensive trends and tactics across the league. Among the thi...

In a jam-packed Kevin O’Connor show, KOC discusses the first trade of the deadline week and what it means for Keon Ellis, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Sacramento Kings. Then, he discusses updates in the Ja Morant trade market: is there a new interest in him coming out of Chicago? Next, Kyle Neubeck joins to talk Sixers: what’s up with the Paul George suspension? Is Joel Embiid back? Is a trade...

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!  Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly "ready for a new home" -- which opens a host of questions. Should the Bucks move him? If so, how soon, and who makes sense for him? Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss it all. From there, the guys talk about the very-good-but-kinda-flawed Houston Rockets. From the budding Kevin Durant-Alperen Sengu...

Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh dive deep into the unfolding Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga ahead of the February 5th deadline. The pair give an extensive breakdown of the teams—Warriors, Timberwolves, Hawks, Heat, Knicks and more—positioned to make big moves for the Bucks superstar. They also debate which teams stand to benefit most from their lottery odds in a loaded NBA Draft, analyze Ja Mora...

It's an emergency live podcast for today’s Big Number! Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade request from the Milwaukee Bucks. The pair discuss the paltry roster Milwaukee has built around the Greek Freak that has him “ready for a new home,” and mull over potential trade scenarios. Do the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat have a shot at Antetokounmpo? Are there any...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down whether what we're seeing across the NBA is a 'Trend' or a 'Trap'? From there, the guys dive into the big questions that the Magic and the Bucks have to answer ahead of the trade deadline. Is it time for Milwaukee to move on from Giannis? The Rising Stars rosters are out! Who deserved the nod, and who got snubbed? To wrap things up, they take a look at the...

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! The New York Knicks have struggled since their NBA Cup win over the Spurs; Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones assess their concern level, talk through what's wrong, and discuss potential fixes to turn things around. From there, the guys continue their mid-season award check-ins by talking through their Rookie of the Year, All-Rookie Team, and Co...

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh discuss the implications of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL injury and what’s next for the Warriors. Does Golden State need to make a trade to save their season? Next, the duo breaks down Wemby’s jump shot development, reacts to the details of the Lakers’ drama with Jeanie Buss and LeBron James, and discusses the Knicks’ bounce back performance over the Nets. Lat...

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to Jimmy Butler's season-ending ACL injury and discuss its impact on Golden State. Is there a Kuminga or Butler trade that could possibly save the Warriors' season? Plus, they break down what’s going on with the New York Knicks as their downhill slide continues after the NBA Cup. Is the criticism of Karl-Anthony Towns fair, or should Mike Brown shoulder the blam...

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the unfortunate season-ending injury to Jimmy Butler, and the ramifications that may have on the Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga. From there, the guys react to the All-Star starters for each conference being announced, then try their hands at predicting who the coaches will select as reserves. Finally, th...

Kevin O’Connor is joined by Jason Timpf to check in with unhappy fan bases across the NBA. They discuss whether the criticism of Karl Anthony-Towns is fair and offer solutions to the problems in New York. Then, they break down the root of Atlanta’s issues since the Trae Young trade. Plus, what’s going on in Los Angeles and can it even be fixed? Next, KOC shares why Collin Murray-Boyles could be th...

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the now-streaking Oklahoma City Thunder, fresh off a pair of blow-out wins against potential Western Conference contenders. From Shai's process against traps to OKC's effective game plan against Victor Wembanyama (on both ends), the guys break down what they've liked and what they're keeping an eye...