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  1. Contender power rankings, Cade’s MVP case, Celtics/Lakers lessons, Team USA & Boozer vs. Dybantsa with John Fanta | The Kevin O'Connor Show

    18H AGO

    Contender power rankings, Cade’s MVP case, Celtics/Lakers lessons, Team USA & Boozer vs. Dybantsa with John Fanta | The Kevin O'Connor Show

    On today’s Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC is joined by NBC broadcaster John Fanta to talk everything NBA. They start with Eastern Conference contender power rankings: who’s the number one team in the East? Could Cade Cunningham really be MVP? Then, they turn to Team USA hockey’s gold-medal win against Canada before John tells the story of his call-up to the NBA on NBC by Mike Tirico. Plus, they discuss if Anthony Edwards is the face of the league, address the troubles in Phoenix & Houston, and take a look at the top prospects in this year’s fiery draft class. That and more, today! Eastern Conference Contenders (1:39) USA Hockey and John's NBC Career (43:16) Draft Class (1:10:20) 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

    1h 25m
  2. Cade Cunningham for MVP? Dunker mailbag + Unrivaled preview | The Dunker Spot

    3D AGO

    Cade Cunningham for MVP? Dunker mailbag + Unrivaled preview | The Dunker Spot

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss Cade Cunningham's awesome performance against the Knicks (42 points, 8 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks), as well as his status in the league. Is he gunning for MVP? Is he the best player in the league right now? From there, the guys open up the Dunker Spot mailbag. They talk through anti-tanking proposals sent in by the Dunkers, explore the Dallas Wings' ability to compete immediately with Paige Bueckers, share their favorite-looking jumpers in the NBA and much more! Finally, the guys preview the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games -- Angel Reese is back, y'all! -- with the playoffs rapidly approaching. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 2:27 Cade Cunningham is awesome 11:21 Anti-tanking rules are coming (plus proposals from the mailbag) 26:33 Appreciating Alanna Smith's defense 29:51 Deni Avdija's right-hand drives 33:25 Can Paige Bueckers and the Wings contend for a title next season? 37:05 Kawhi Leonard or Chelsea Gray shot-making? 39:17 Most aesthetically pleasing jump shots in the NBA 41:46 Why players are more willing to compete in the 3PT contest vs Dunk contest 44:36 Factors impacting the "Face of the League" selection 47:54 Ayo Dosunmu's 6th Man of the Year chances 50:22 What should Kings fans look forward to for the rest of the season? 53:12 The schematic balancing act of implementing new players + Nekias' basketball background 58:37 Who's the most rudderless team in the NBA? 01:00:10 Unrivaled preview 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

    1h 10m
  3. Key second half storylines with Tom Haberstroh! Plus, faith in Luka, irrelevant Warriors and Prince’s invitation with Claire De Lune, Sam Esfandiari & Daman Rangoola | The Kevin O'Connor Show

    4D AGO

    Key second half storylines with Tom Haberstroh! Plus, faith in Luka, irrelevant Warriors and Prince’s invitation with Claire De Lune, Sam Esfandiari & Daman Rangoola | The Kevin O'Connor Show

    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’s 49-point explosion affect his draft stock? Is Peterson’s self-check-out gambit for Kansas threatening his no. 1 draft pick potential? Later, KOC is joined by Daman Rangoola, Sam Esfandiari & Claire De Lune from All-Star Weekend to talk the latest with the Lakers and Warriors. That and more on today’s show!   (1:11) Contenders with the most to prove (13:38) Young players to watch (20:26) NBA coaches on the hot seat (33:46) Kings decimated by injuries (37:12) Darius Acuff drops 49 points vs. Alabama (41:44) What's going on with Darryn Peterson? (56:32) Daman Rangoola & Sam Esfandiari join from All-Star (1:43:10) Claire De Lune joins from All-Star   📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

    2h 28m
  4. Player development deep-dive, Embiid’s resurgence, CP3's legacy & more with Drew Hanlen | The Kevin O'Connor Show

    5D AGO

    Player development deep-dive, Embiid’s resurgence, CP3's legacy & more with Drew Hanlen | The Kevin O'Connor Show

    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 development & Deni Avdija (21:43) Can Hornets maintain their winning ways? (26:25) How can NBA stop tanking? (31:09) Joel Embiid's recovery and development  (43:02) How teams use data & analytics to improve  (49:03) Chris Paul retires from NBA (56:43) How will defensive coaching evolve? (01:00:11) Future of the All-Star game 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

    1h 12m
  5. Brian Windhorst talks tanking troubles + biggest storylines after All-Star | The Big Number

    6D AGO

    Brian Windhorst talks tanking troubles + biggest storylines after All-Star | The Big Number

    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 the Western Conference and Jayson Tatum’s return to the Celtics in the East begins to feel inevitable. Don’t miss Windhorst’s behind-the-scenes stories about his time covering the Miami Heat with Tom and where LeBron might have landed if the draft didn’t exist. (1:32) The Big Number: Jazz fined $500k (4:23) How can NBA fix tanking? (20:57) Would LeBron have gone to Cleveland without the draft? (27:44) Is the Jazz fine unfair? (36:08) Are Thunder vulnerable to Spurs in West? (54:46) Should Tatum return for Celtics this season? 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

    1h 14m
  6. Recapping All-Star Weekend, second half storylines + Unrivaled 1-on-1 recap | The Dunker Spot

    6D AGO

    Recapping All-Star Weekend, second half storylines + Unrivaled 1-on-1 recap | The Dunker Spot

    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 Timberwolves needing to find consistency, the importance of Jalen Williams, Jayson Tatum's potential return to the Celtics and more. Finally, the guys recap the 1-on-1 tournament -- congrats to Chelsea Gray! -- before previewing the upcoming double-header as we get closer to the playoffs. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 0:00 General All-Star Weekend thoughts 12:45 Rising Stars recap 19:51 Shooting Stars recap 23:50 Three-Point Shootout recap 29:50 Dunk Contest recap 38:17  All-Star Game recap 59:47 Can the Rockets and Wolves find consistency? 1:08:00 Jalen Williams rounding into form 01:10:43 Who's the second-best team in the East? 01:12:25 How much will Jayson Tatum factor into the second half of the season? 01:14:30 Unrivaled 1v1 recap + double-header preview 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

    1h 29m
  7. 7 biggest takeaways from All-Star Weekend, NBA tanking crisis & Cedric Coward joins the show! | The Kevin O'Connor Show

    FEB 16

    7 biggest takeaways from All-Star Weekend, NBA tanking crisis & Cedric Coward joins the show! | The Kevin O'Connor Show

    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 and the toughest players to defend. 0:28 Seven biggest takeaways from All-Star Weekend 15:41 Ben Golliver joins the show 45:23 Cedric Coward joins the show 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

    1h 14m
  8. NBA All-Star Weekend preview + Jazz & Pacers fined | The Dunker Spot

    FEB 13

    NBA All-Star Weekend preview + Jazz & Pacers fined | The Dunker Spot

    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 Indiana Pacers hefty amounts for tanking. Does the league have a tanking problem? What are possible solutions?  Plus, Angel Reese is back in Unrivaled! They give their takeaways, recap the 1v1 tournament and preview the latest matchups.  All that and more! 1:03 Rising Stars showcase preview 9:29 3-point contest preview 14:35 Shooting Stars competition preview 18:07 Dunk contest preview 22:14 New format expectations 27:26 All-Star replacements 32:16 Lineup predictions 35:26 Key players to watch 38:25 Team USA vs. World predictions 39:02 Jazz & Pacers fined 47:40 Unrivaled takeaways & thoughts  📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

    1h 6m
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