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KOC's Mock Draft 8.0: Boozer up to #2, Lendeborg & Philon fall + who should Knicks & Spurs target? | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 12, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor reveals his latest mock draft for the 2026 NBA Draft. Which players are rising on his draft board and which others are seeing their stock plummet?
You can read KOC's full mock draft here: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/draft/
(0:55) Picks 1-5
(8:22) Picks 6-10
(15:17) Picks 11-20
(24:48) Picks 21-30

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Spurs-Knicks Game 5 preview + WNBA All-Star check-in | The Dunker Spot Jun 12, 2026

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones turn their attention to the NBA Finals!

Now that we've had time to decompress from a WILD Game 4, what actually matters about that game? The guys talk through some of their day-after takeaways, then look ahead to the potential series-ending Game 5.

From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and give themselves a headache! All-Star voting is officially live (through June 27), which means it's time to discuss which four guards and six frontcourt players are worthy of STARTING the game.

A warning: Nekias *opens* with a position-based rant.

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01:07 -- Spurs-Knicks
33:45 — Who will be Finals MVP as of now?
46:16 -- WNBA All-Star voting rant
56:59 -- Guard discussion
01:08:17 -- Frontcourt discussion
01:22:25 -- Closing questions (Fever guards, Aces guards, Veronica Burton and more)

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New York's epic comeback, San Antonio's tragic choke & the best NBA Finals game (ever?!) with Tom Haberstroh + latest on Giannis trade talks | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 11, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberestroh break down the electric Game 4 of the NBA Finals. What led to the Knicks’ historic comeback from a 29-point deficit? Can the Spurs bounce back or is New York’s momentum unstoppable? Who will come out victorious in Game 5?
Plus, the duo addresses the latest conversation around the Giannis trade rumors and gives their picks for the top potential landing spots.
(0:32) Knicks beat Spurs in Game 4
(10:21) Mitch Johnson & De'Aaron Fox's blunders
(26:55) Wembanyama's 2nd half struggles
(47:40) Knicks roster construction
(53:34) Two suitors for a Giannis trade

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Knicks complete historic comeback | The Dunker Spot Jun 11, 2026

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On this action-packed edition of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down a historic night at MSG as the Knicks come back from 29 points down to take a commanding 3-1 lead against the Spurs.

0:25 Knicks' historic comeback vs. Spurs
7:46 Key takeaways from Game 4

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WNBA Commissioner's Cup check-in | The Dunker Spot Jun 10, 2026

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

The Commissioner's Cup is well underway -- Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones have you covered with the early returns. They talk through the standings, discuss some of the most important upcoming matchups, and then bounce around the league with a few observations.

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(2:06) Standings check-in

(5:23) Toronto Tempo

(10:46) Portland Fire

(20:08) Los Angeles Sparks

(23:46) New York Liberty

(28:41) Las Vegas Aces

(37:58) Is the WNBA hierarchy being established?

(41:12) Phoenix Mercury

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Draymond Green x KOC: ‘No blood, no foul’ NBA Finals, Wemby's future & essential adjustments for each team | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 10, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by four-time NBA champion Draymond Green to break down the tactical battles shaping the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals after Game 3. Draymond shares elite player insights on Victor Wembanyama’s rim gravity, the Spurs' pressure defense and the offensive adjustments he'd like to see for both teams. The conversation dives into Wemby’s evolving play style, the need for the Knicks to unlock Karl-Anthony Towns and how physicality may tip the series.
KOC & Green hash out their previous beef on Threads, debate NBA Draft hits & misses and more.
(0:21) Knicks lose at home in Finals Game 3
(8:36) What was different for Wemby in Game 3?
(12:57) How can Wembanyama improve?
(18:53) KOC & Draymond's Threads beef
(23:17) Biggest NBA Draft misses
(25:08) Evaluation of Darius Acuff
(30:47) How Wemby impacts Brunson's game
(36:12) Physicality in NBA Playoffs
(43:26) NBA Finals predictions

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Spurs bounce back, Knicks concerns & more NBA Finals Game 3 takeaways with Es Baraheni | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 09, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor & Es Baraheni react to the Spurs' 115-111 victory against the Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. How did Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs bounce back? What adjustments do the Knicks need to make in Game 4 on Wednesday? The pair also dives into the NBA Draft, Giannis trade destinations and more.
Later, NBA Draft prospect Karim Lopez joins the show to discuss his journey from Mexico to Spain to the New Zealand Breakers and how each stop shaped his skill set as an elite player. Lopez shares insights on adjusting to professional competition at age 14 and how facing international talent set the foundation for his projected lottery pick status.
(0:32) Spurs beat Knicks at MSG in Finals Game 3
(44:44) What to do with small guards in NBA Draft?
(53:06) Giannis trade destinations
(1:08:58) Karim Lopez talks his NBA Draft journey

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Spurs bounce back in The Garden Jun 09, 2026

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On another special late night edition of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to The Spurs snatching game 3 at MSG
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(1:05) Initial thoughts and reactions
(6:22) Stephon Castle and Wemby frustrate the Knicks
(29:35) Jalen Brunson put in action

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Knicks/Spurs Game 2 takeaways, offseason rumors, evolution of the big man & more with Chris Haynes, DeAndre Jordan, Bennett Stirtz & Aaron Nkrumah | Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 06, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor deep dives into the Knicks 105-104 win against the Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Can San Antonio do what has never been done and overcome an 0-2 Finals deficit at home? Or is New York truly just two wins away from becoming NBA champions?

Up next, KOC is joined by NBA insider Chris Haynes from the NBA Finals to discuss the biggest NBA offseason rumors. The pair talk Giannis trade destinations, the NBA Draft and more.

Then, DeAndre Jordan of the New Orleans Pelicans joins the show for a breakdown of the evolution of the big man and why international players have recently been so dominant in the NBA.

Later, NBA Draft prospects Bennett Stirtz & Aaron Nkrumah join to discuss their unique play styles and what they hope to achieve at the next level in the NBA.

(0:59) Knicks take 2-0 lead vs. Spurs in Finals

(20:43) Chris Haynes talks NBA offseason rumors

(30:01) DeAndre Jordan on NBA big men

(39:02) Bennett Stirtz talks his NBA aspirations

(57:55) Aaron Nkrumah on his journey to the NBA Draft

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Knicks steal both games in San Antonio Jun 06, 2026

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On a special late night edition of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to a wild ending in San Antonio as the Knicks steal both road games as the series switches to MSG.
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(01:45) Chaos in the final sequence
(06:36) KAT has taken over
(20:25) Wemby had an up and down night
(32:16) Knicks bench comes up big
(37:37) Game 3 lookahead

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