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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh give you the latest as the NBA trade talks heat up! The duo breaks down why Anthony Davis wants out of Dallas and whether the Lakers should trade Austin Reaves after Rich Paul’s latest comments. Plus, they discuss Jonathan Kuminga demanding a trade out of Golden State. Would Michael Porter Jr. be a good fit for the Warriors? Next, the pair discusses potential suit...

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss Jaylen Brown’s $35,000 fine after calling out the NBA refs, break down how the lack of foul shots is impacting the league in the new year and ask what can be done to end the scoring drought. Next, they dive into the latest NBA trade deadline rumor mill news. The duo breaks down Rich Paul’s comments surrounding a potential Austin Reaves trade and gives their th...

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! For this episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones cycle through each conference and place teams in tiers. Are the Thunder still in a class of their own, or should they have company? How big is the elite tier in the East? Who's truly capable of making a (Conference) Finals run?  From there, the guys discuss Joel Embiid's recent play and what i...

Kevin O’Connor is joined by Andrew Sharp to break down the Ja Morant situation in Memphis. They discuss the Grizzlies reportedly entertaining offers for Morant, his trade value and potential suitors for Ja. Next, they check in on the ongoing 'point guard musical chairs' situation in the NBA. Is LaMelo Ball going to follow Trae Young’s lead or stay in Charlotte? Should the Cavaliers explore Darius...

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down all angles of the Trae Young-to-Washington trade: how will he fit, who will he help, what does he have to prove, and what his situation says about the state of small guards in the NBA. We also explore how CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, for however long they're in Atlanta, can boost the Hawks -...

Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to the Hawks trading Trae Young to the Wizards. They ask whether Young will fit well in Washington and how the trade will impact Atlanta. Plus, should the Hawks now consider trading for Anthony Davis? Then, the duo breaks down why the Pistons are dominating in the East, whether Giannis will remain with the Bucks and how the Nuggets are continuing their domin...

On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss if what happens in Vegas, truly does stay in Vegas. The numbers show that the NBA Cup champions face a very interesting decline in the Cup’s immediate aftermath, and the New York Knicks are the most recent victims of the NBA Las Vegas hangover, losing 4 straight. They also look into other teams suffering post-NBA Cup, includi...

We're bouncing around on today's episode of The Dunker Spot! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the surging Boston Celtics, who recently climbed to the East's second seed. They discuss their current standing and the non-Jaylen Brown standouts, as well as appreciate the level of buy-in Joe Mazzulla has gotten from this group. From there, they bounce around. From the Pistons' consistent winning,...

KOC is joined by Wosny Lambre to break down Jaylen Brown’s standout performance this season, proclaiming himself the ‘best two-way player in the game’ and his career of proving people wrong. Is he having an MVP-caliber year? Next, they discuss the Suns’ victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the keys to the Suns’ victory and OKC being on track to now win “only” 68 games. Should OKC make a trade t...

Happy New Year from The Dunker Spot! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones dissect two of the most interesting teams in the league to this point: the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers. How good are they/ What are the growth areas? How seriously should we take them come playoff time? Then, the guys discuss the breakout campaign Jaylen Brown is currently on. They close with thoughts on the upcoming...

Kevin O'Connor shares his 2026 NBA predictions in this solo episode, delivering one key forecast for every team in the league. From blockbuster trade hypotheticals—like Anthony Davis to Atlanta and Giannis possibly landing with the Knicks—to unique player trajectories, Kevin predicts potential statistical trends, trade rumors and team dynamics for the upcoming year.   (0:52) Hawks prediction (2:52...

In the final Big Number episode of 2025, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the major implications of the Nikola Jokic knee extension and how it affects both the NBA’s MVP race, as well as the Denver Nuggets’ playoff chances. Then, they take a look at some of the most trade-eligible players for the new year, leading with Anthony Davis, who despite being one of the most effective players while o...

Happy New Year's Eve-Eve from The Dunker Spot! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the hot play of the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and surprisingly-plucky Brooklyn Nets. Next, they check in on the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks. Finally, the guys react to the first return of All-Star voting. There may be a rant included. If you ever have NBA...

Kevin O’Connor is joined by Dave DuFour to break down the Spurs' 3-0 winning streak against the OKC Thunder this season, Victor Wembanyama’s defensive impact and why San Antonio’s 3-guard rotation is so successful. Then, they discuss the Los Angeles Clippers' winning streak and Kawhi Leonard dropping 55 points against the Detroit Pistons. Has Keyonte George officially broken out for the Utah Jazz?...

Happy Holidays from The Dunker Spot! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones went back to the mailbag for this one. Questions range from the Minnesota Lynx's ideal draft strategy, to the Portland Trail Blazers' late-game offense, to the Houston Rockets' ideal closing five, to zone-beaters for rec league basketball teams. We bounced around quite a bit — thank you to everyone who sent in questions. If you eve...

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the NBA’s Christmas Day slate and preview Cooper Flagg’s historic holiday start at just 19 years, 4 days old. Dan then shares four little numbers for the top players to watch in each Christmas Day game: Karl-Anthony Towns’ defensive leap for the Knicks, Stephon Castle’s ascent with the Spurs, LeBron James’ shift away from predominantly creating his own shots...

Happy Holidays from The Dunker Spot! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones previewed this year's Christmas slate. We have Cavaliers vs. Knicks, Spurs vs. Thunder, Rockets vs. Lakers, Mavericks vs Warriors and Timberwolves vs. Nuggets as the nightcap. Steve and Nekias are examining the key matchups, mini-battles and potential swing factors in each game. Also, shout out to Wilt Chamberlain. If you ever have...

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh discuss who is on the NBA 'Naughty' and 'Nice' lists. The duo breaks down how the Celtics’ rookies have made a splash without Jayson Tatum, how the Detroit Pistons can raise their ceiling and how the Warriors can maximize their opportunity with Steph Curry. Plus, should Anthony Edwards be the new face of the league for the next generation? Is Maxime Raynaud the st...

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot on deck! With All-Star voting officially live, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their current All-Star teams — the games played minimum is (annoyingly, amusingly) in play for Nekias. From there, they salute the NBA Cup champion Knicks and dive further into the shifts they've made offensively. They discuss the uptick in tempo, the empowerment of non-Brunso...

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the New York Knicks’ first NBA Cup championship run. Following the departure of Tom Thibodeau, has the Knickerbockers’ offensive scheme unlocked a new level? With the defense maintaining its integrity as the offense continues to explode, are the Knicks now a real championship threat? Then, the pair discusses and shares their thoughts on the Knicks' decision...

Kevin O'Connor breaks down the Knicks’ dominant NBA Cup final win against the Spurs and what it means for the team’s NBA title chances. He reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s tough night and the standout performances from Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and Dylan Harper.  Kelly Iko joins to talk Giannis Antetokounmpo’s possible trade destinations, and shares why both the Rockets and Spurs are unlikely to mort...

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot on deck! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the MVP and ROY races — the top two for each award will be heavily contested throughout the year. Then, the guys react to a thrilling game between the Rockets and Nuggets, and open a broader discussion about the top of the West. From there, they quickly salute the Knicks before diving into the Spurs'...

Kevin O’Connor is joined by Blake Griffin to break down the impact of Wemby in the Spurs’ victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinals. Did the Spurs find the formula for stopping OKC? Is Victor Wembanyama on track to become the greatest of all time? Next, Blake Griffin shares his favorite dunks, how his game evolved throughout his career and the evolution of the NBA. Then, he...

Kevin O’Connor is joined by Amin Elhassan to recap the San Antonio Spurs ending the Oklahoma City Thunder’s winning streak in their electric NBA Cup semifinal victory. They break down Victor Wembanyama’s immediate defensive impact and the Spurs’ formula for success against OKC. Should the Spurs be aggressive with trades or stick with their young roster? Next, the duo breaks down the keys to the Ne...

Ahead of this weekend's NBA Cup slate, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones recap how the Magic, Knicks, Thunder and Spurs earned victories in the quarterfinals. Then, the guys preview the semifinals — Knicks-Magic and Spurs-Thunder — asking and answering big picture questions about each matchup. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at  dunkerspot@yahoo.com . (1:22) — Heat-Magic (13:08) — Kni...