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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 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!

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Jason Timpf (Hoops Tonight, The Volume) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Los Angeles Lakers. They talk through the Lakers' offseason roster overhaul, next steps for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, what to expect from Walker Kessler, early thoughts on how the Lakers may look to defend, and much more! On the WNBA side, the guys go back and forth on their biggest questions and storylines entering the final sprint before the postseason arrives. From there, Minnesota Lynx star Natasha Howard joins the show to discuss her new book (The Vision Through My Lens: My Life in Basketball and Beyond), her basketball journey, the dominance of this year's Lynx team and more. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at  dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:05 -- Jason joins the show for Lakers check-in 01:07:02 -- Biggest post-World Cup questions 01:15:29 -- Natasha Howard 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 & Tom Haberstroh draft the teams they believe will make the NBA Playoffs in 2026-27 from the pool of teams that missed last season. Are the Indiana Pacers a safe bet to make it with the return of Tyrese Haliburton? What can Will Hardy do with a Utah Jazz team that finally isn't tanking? And can the Washington Wizards & New Orleans Pelicans stay healthy enough to overcome their long odds? (0:47) Bad team playoff draft (1:40) KOC - #1 (8:39) Tom - #2 (15:46) Tom - #3 (23:32) KOC - #4 (32:18) KOC - #5 (39:55) Tom - #6 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 Samson Folk (Raptors Republic) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Toronto Raptors. They talk through the finally completed Kawhi Leonard trade and how he fits on both ends, Scottie Barnes' growth and two-way usage, the importance of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, the budding stardom of Collin Murray-Boyles and much more! On the WNBA side, the guys discuss their big and small picture takeaways from Team USA's gold-winning weekend, then talk through their candidates for this year's All-Rookie team. It may be time for a second team! If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at  dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:240 -- Samson joins the show! 57:40 -- Team USA thoughts 01:13:40 -- All-Rookie conversation Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv ️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

Kevin O'Connor & Marcus Thompson react to Steve Ballmer's apology after the NBA's investigation found the Clippers guilty of cap circumvention. They also unpack the Clippers-Raptors Kawhi Leonard trade saga and what behind-the-scenes negotiations may be holding the deal up. The duo continues KOC's 'Entertainment Ranking' with the new-look Timberwolves—featuring LaMelo Ball, Jonathan Kuminga and Anthony Edwards—might be the NBA’s most combustible and entertaining teams this season. Plus, they recap the Philadelphia 76ers’ blockbuster offseason moves and explain why this coming season is a 'social experiment' for the league’s newest superteam. Later, Warren Sharp joins KOC to recap an exciting first week of the NFL season. (1:15) Steve Ballmer issues apology  (3:35) NBA Entertainment Rankings: Minnesota Timberwolves (14:22) NBA Entertainment Rankings: Philadelphia 76ers (37:54) NFL 6 Points! Week 1 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 Noa Dalzell (CelticsBlog, You Got Boston! Podcast) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Boston Celtics. They talk through last year's "surprising" success, the Jaylen Brown/Paul George swap, expectations for Jayson Tatum, potential role shifts from Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, and much more. On the WNBA side, the guys discuss their big and small picture takeaways from Team USA's historic win against Hungary, preview this weekend's semifinals matchups (USA-Spain, Germany-France), then talk through their top Coach of the Year candidates. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at  dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:22 -- Noa joins the show! 55:24 -- Team USA thoughts 01:07:58 -- FIBA World Cup semifinals preview 01:21:11 -- Coach of the Year  Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv ️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

For today's Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC is joined by Raj Chipalu from Lakers Screen & Roll to continue the NBA Entertainment rankings with Luka Doncic's Lakers. Who's the fifth starter for Los Angeles? Can Luka win MVP with this roster? Then, KOC reviews the young Spurs, fresh off a Finals appearance. What will they do with Dylan Harper? Plus, EV + tech guru Sawyer Merritt joins to talk about Tesla's new Cybercab.   01:01 Entertainment Rankings No. 4 with Raj Chipalu: Los Angeles Lakers 28:26 Entertainment Rankings No. 3: San Antonio Spurs 37:42 Inside Telsa Cybercab with Sawyer Merrit 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 Brady Hawk to break down the Miami Heat, covering the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade and big questions about shot creation and roles for new additions like veteran Klay Thompson and rookie Ryan Conwell. Later, Kevin discusses the Denver Nuggets and the five big questions they face at every position in their starting five. Then, Kevin does a re-draft of the 2016 NBA Draft class, spotlighting some of the biggest risers and hardest fallers including Jaylen Brown, Pascal Siakam, Ben Simmons and Jamal Murray. (0:31) NBA Entertainment Rankings: Miami Heat (26:59) NBA Entertainment Rankings: Denver Nuggets (36:34) 2016 NBA re-draft 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 again by Couper Moorhead (HEAT.com, After The Buzzer Podcast) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Miami Heat. They talk through the Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson acquisitions, next steps for Bam Adebayo, the importance of Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell, potential lineup combinations (#TallBall?) and much more. On the WNBA side, the guys discuss their big-picture and small-picture takeaways from Team USA's nail-biting win against Italy and their blowout win against Czechia.  If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at  dunkerspot@yahoo.com 0:51 -- Coup joins the show! 51:57 -- Team USA thoughts 01:15:40 -- FIBA World Cup shoutouts (France, Emma Meesseman, Puerto Rico) 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 latest news around the NBA. Ben Simmons is making his return, signing a one-year deal with the Kings! The Rockets and Amen Thompson agreed to a hefty -- but non-max -- rookie extension! The Clippers investigation has finally reached its end; the punishment is DAUNTING and leaves some critical long-term, team-building questions for the Clippers moving forward. Next, the guys are joined by Dane Moore (The Dane Moore NBA Podcast) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Minnesota Timberwolves. They talk through the LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga acquisitions, next steps for Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels, the importance of Rudy Gobert (and the non-Gobert minutes), potential lineup combinations and much more. On the WNBA side, the guys react to the breaking news that commissioner Cathy Engelbert will be retiring at the end of the calendar year. From there, they discuss their big and small picture takeaways from Team USA's 94-61 victory over China. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at  dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:32 -- Ben Simmons to the Kings 09:25 -- Amen Thompson gets PAID 13:25 -- Clippers get punished 17:23 -- Dane Moore joins for Wolves talk! 01:14:01 -- Cathy Engelbert set to retire 01:20:02 -- Team USA/China thoughts 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 Sam Amick to continue his NBA Entertainment Rankings, diving deep into offseason moves, title expectations and chaos potential for the Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks. They break down Houston’s all-or-nothing gamble on veterans like Kevin Durant, OKC’s roster flexibility and subtle strategy shift and the Knicks’ shot at a championship repeat amid new roster dynamics. (0:29) Entertainment Rankings: Rockets (06:38) Entertainment Rankings: Thunder (15:16) Entertainment Rankings: Knicks Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv ️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!