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Home of all podcasts from Yahoo Sports NBA, including The Kevin O'Connor Show, The Dunker Spot & The Big Number.

  1. 19h ago

    7 NBA thoughts + college draft prospects to watch with Sam Vecenie | The Kevin O'Connor Show

    Kevin O'Connor breaks down the biggest action from Wednesday night's NBA games including Victor Wembanyama's historic performance vs. the Mavericks, Luka's continued dominance for the Lakers and Jaylen Brown's defense against the Pistons. Plus, is it already time to panic for the Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets?Later, Kevin O'Connor and Sam Vecenie preview the wide-open 2027 NBA Draft class, compare top prospects Tyran Stokes and Bruce Branch to recent No. 1 picks and spotlight key returners to college that NBA teams are tracking. But first, the pair react to how rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is performing so far this season for Golden State and speculate on whether the Warriors are up to something sneaky with the Porzingis situation. Plus, would shortening NBA games to 40 minutes help reduce star player injuries?(0:35) 76ers beat Pistons(2:56) Hornets lose to Nets(6:16) Cavs lose to banged-up Thunder(9:18) Wemby's massive game vs. Mavs(11:55) Luka & Lakers beat Kings(19:45) Which teams move East in NBA expansion?(23:20) Yaxel Lendeborg early season performances(35:34) Warriors aren't paying Porzingis(47:33) NBA moving to 40 min games?(1:00:38) Potential no. 1 picks in 2027 NBA Draft(1:13:50) Returning and two-year college players to watch 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

    7 NBA thoughts + college draft prospects to watch with Sam Vecenie | The Kevin O'Connor Show

  2. 2d ago

    Warriors keep winning, examining the new-look Mavs + saluting the Valkyries & Dream | The Dunker Spot

    We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!On the NBA side, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones bounce around the league with thoughts and observations from this weekend! Salutes are in order for the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks, as well as players ranging from superstars like Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum, to stars-in-their-roles like Paul Reed and Neemias Queta.On the WNBA side, the guys react to the Golden State Valkyries securing their first championship -- in two seasons! -- with a gritty Game 7 victory over the Atlanta Dream. They salute the journeys of both teams, then close with thoughts about the New York Liberty deciding to part ways with head coach Chris DeMarco.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com(2:23) Golden State Warriors(19:34) Dallas Mavericks(39:10) Player shoutouts (Victor Wembanyama, Jayson Tatum, Luka Doncic, Jeremiah Fears and more)(52:09) The Golden State Valkyries are champions(1:18:24) Respect the journey of the Atlanta Dream(1:28:09) New York Liberty part ways with head coach Chris DeMarco 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

    Warriors keep winning, examining the new-look Mavs + saluting the Valkyries & Dream | The Dunker Spot

  3. 3d ago

    Yaxel balls out + injury-riddled seasons with JE Skeets, Magic check-in with Steve Ceruti + NBA Power Rankings 1.0 | The Kevin O'Connor Show

    Kevin O'Connor is joined by JE Skeets to react to the biggest news from the weekend including Yaxel Lendeborg's massive game against the Clippers, the Lakers' high-scoring victory against the Raptors, the Thunder dealing with yet another injury as Chet Holmgren is out for several weeks and more. Plus, which teams have surprised so far this season, whether for good or bad?Up next, KOC is joined by Steve Ceruti for a deep dive into the Orlando Magic's season so far. Does the team have a personnel problem or does head coach Sean Sweeney just need more time to put the pieces together? Later, Kevin shares his latest Power Rankings now that the first two weeks of the 2026-27 NBA season are in the books.(0:24) Yaxel scores 37 points(9:09) Lakers beat Raptors(18:59) Chet Holmgren out with injury(28:19) Pacers struggle without Haliburton(34:13) Surprise teams so far this season(43:17) Orlando Magic check-in(56:54) Southeast division updates(1:21:23) NBA Power Rankings version 1.0  📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

    Yaxel balls out + injury-riddled seasons with JE Skeets, Magic check-in with Steve Ceruti + NBA Power Rankings 1.0 | The Kevin O'Connor Show

  4. Oct 29

    Miami finally wins, Cooper Flagg’s rise, impact rookies & league-wide injury woes with Steve Jones | The Kevin O'Connor Show

    Kevin O'Connor and Steve Jones react to the latest news including the Miami Heat finally earning their first win of the season against the Atlanta Hawks and AJ Dybantsa making his NBA debut with the Washington Wizards. The pair react to the Mavericks' blowout win against the Thunder, celebrate Cooper Flagg's spectacular performance and speculate if OKC might bring back a former player to fill the gaps that injuries have left on their roster. KOC & Steve also break down Brandon Miller's recent leap for the Hornets, review the gameplay of rookies Keaton Wagler and Mikel Brown Jr. and a vintage Steph Curry performance against the Timberwolves.  (0:38) Heat beat Hawks for 1st win this season (13:04) AJ Dybantsa NBA debut (18:52) Mavs hand OKC 1st loss this season (31:10) Brandon Miller taking a leap for Charlotte (40:00) Rookie Review: Keaton Wagler (44:23) Rookie Review: Mikel Brown Jr.  (48:43) Steph Curry vs. Wolves (51:42) Injuries abound early in NBA season  📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

    Miami finally wins, Cooper Flagg’s rise, impact rookies & league-wide injury woes with Steve Jones | The Kevin O'Connor Show

  5. Oct 27

    NBA rookie first impressions & early injury fallout with Tom Haberstroh | The Kevin O'Connor Show

    Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh recap the latest NBA news starting with injuries to OKC stars Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. The duo dives into the drama in Denver with Jokic’s friction with fans and whether the Nuggets are slipping as contenders. KOC & Tom also react to Cooper Flagg’s incredible performance against the Miami Heat and the news that Kawhi Leonard will miss several weeks with a knee injury.Later, they share their rookie first impressions spotlighting big names like Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson as well as more under-the-radar players like Allen Graves, Trevon Brazile and Meleek Thomas.(1:15) OKC injury updates(8:50) Jokic claps back at Nuggets fans(15:46) Cooper Flagg vs. Miami(20:22) Jaren Jackson Jr. & Markkanen injured(23:46) Rookie first impressions(43:09) Kawhi out for several weeks(45:58) Rookie first impressions continued 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

    NBA rookie first impressions & early injury fallout with Tom Haberstroh | The Kevin O'Connor Show

  6. Oct 26

    OKC’s traumatic injury, small sample theater & Texan teams with Slightly Biased | The Kevin O'Connor Show

    Kevin O'Connor & Slightly Biased to unpack the biggest storylines from the NBA’s opening week. They begin with Jalen Williams’ devastating injury and what it means for OKC’s title hopes before exploring the unexpected resurgence of the Houston Rockets and whether Victor Wembanyama’s early-season struggles are cause for concern.The duo also breaks down the Bam Adebayo–Giannis Antetokounmpo fit in Miami, Minnesota’s transformation with LaMelo Ball, if Luka Doncic should be the favorite for NBA MVP, Ty Jerome leading the league in scoring and more.(1:13) Jalen Williams gruesome injury(10:04) Wagner best fit to lead Orlando?(16:16) LeBron & Steph load management(26:44) Has Wembanyama plateaued?(31:06) Are Rockets contenders?(34:24) Early impressions of Dusty May(41:03) Knicks & Heat are 0-3(47:26) Timberwolves are 3-0(52:52) Should Luka be MVP favorite?(56:55) Ty Jerome leads NBA in scoring(1:01:30) Have Pistons solved 3PT shooting woes?(1:04:17) Darius Acuff time of possession 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

    OKC’s traumatic injury, small sample theater & Texan teams with Slightly Biased | The Kevin O'Connor Show

  7. Oct 22

    Ant erupts, Lakers roll, Ty Jerome shines + more NBA season opener thoughts with Amin Elhassan | The Kevin O'Connor Show

    Kevin O'Connor is joined by Amin Elhassan to break down all the action from Wednesday's NBA season openers from Anthony Edwards’ explosive 45-point game with LaMelo Ball and the Timberwolves to Ty Jerome’s incredible 45-point outburst against the Jazz. They also react to Giannis' first game with the Heat and share early concerns over Miami’s supporting cast.The pair also unpacks the Warriors’ uncertain future, Yaxel Lendeborg's on-court and off-court battles with Luka Doncic, the return of Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard and more.(0:37) Wolves beat Heat(6:42) Grizzlies beat Jazz(14:13) Giannis' Miami debut(23:08) Lakers beat Warriors(30:41) Warriors exploring Porzingis trades(40:14) Haliburton returns for Pacers(47:11) Ja & Dame comebacks begin(50:48) Ty Lue dedicates Clippers win to Steve Ballmer 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

    Ant erupts, Lakers roll, Ty Jerome shines + more NBA season opener thoughts with Amin Elhassan | The Kevin O'Connor Show

  8. Oct 21

    NBA opener reactions with Andrew Sharp + KOC interviews Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg | The Kevin O'Connor Show

    Kevin O'Connor & Andrew Sharp break down every game from NBA opening day. The duo dives into why the Thunder look like true title contenders and what’s holding Wembanyama and the Spurs’ offense back. KOC and Andrew also react to the 76ers spoiling the Knicks' banner night and Detroit’s gritty comeback against the Celtics. Later, Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg sits down with Kevin O'Connor ahead of his NBA debut to get real about building chemistry with Steph Curry, adapting to NBA-level defensive schemes with Draymond Green and more. Plus, KOC & Yaxel nerd out about the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. (0:41) Thunder beat Spurs(16:42) 76ers beat Knicks(30:16) Pistons beat Celtics(56:40) Yaxel Lendeborg joins the show 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

    NBA opener reactions with Andrew Sharp + KOC interviews Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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