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Fever defense bounces back, dream offense check-in + Olivia Miles makes history Jun 05, 2026

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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to Thursday night's double-header, checking in on the Indiana Fever, Atlanta Dream, Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries. From there, the guys talk through the games they're most excited to watch over the next few days.

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01:28 -- Fever-Dream

21:41 -- Lynx-Valkyries

40:22 -- Games of the Week(end)

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Crazy summer ahead with Tim Bontemps, Lakers talk with James Worthy, future of the draft with Evan Wasch + KOC’s latest first round mock | Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 05, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps from NBA Podcast Row in San Antonio, Texas for a deep dive into the teams with the most interesting offseasons. What's next for teams like Atlanta Detroit and Denver now that their seasons are over?

Then, NBA Hall of Famer James Worthy joins the show to talk about the Lakers. How far away is LA really from a Championship and what's next for LeBron James?

Kevin is then joined by Evan Wasch, NBA Executive Vice President of Basketball Strategy & Growth to break down the NBA's new 3-2-1 Draft Lottery system. What are the best parts of this reform and what potential loopholes might teams exploit?

Later, KOC reveals his latest NBA mock draft with only three weeks remaining until the 2026 NBA Draft.

(1:07) Teams with intriguing offseasons with Tim Bontemps

(15:27) James Worthy on LA Lakers

(29:31) 3-2-1 Draft lottery system with Evan Wasch

(39:01) KOC's latest mock draft

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The Brunson Burner lights up San Antonio, what to watch for Game 2 + Giannis on the move? | The Big Number Jun 04, 2026

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine recap the electric Game 1 of the NBA Finals, powered by Brunson’s late-game heroics.
The pair dissect how Jalen Brunson may well be one of the most winningest players in NBA history, and then look forward to things to watch out for in Game 2.
Plus, the pair discuss the latest on the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade front.

Jalen Brunson +/-: 00:33
Wemby Paint Touches: 22:28
Knicks 2nd Chance PTS: 28:38
De'Aaron Fox Struggles: 33:51
Where is Giannis Going: 45:22

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7 things we learned in Knicks Game 1 win over Spurs | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 04, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor & Amin Elhassan react live to the aftermath of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

(01:01) Brunson is a Playoff hero
(03:03) Knicks testing Wemby
(14:33) Should Dylan Harper play more?
(21:25) Spurs different defensive looks vs. NYK

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Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals series preview with Tim Legler & Jared Weiss | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 03, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor previews the NBA Finals matchup between the San Antonio Spurs & the New York Knicks from the NBA’s Podcast Row at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
First, Tim Legler joins for a Knicks deep-dive. How can New York stop Wembanyama and this young Spurs team? Then, Jared Weiss talks all things San Antonio and makes predictions for the series.
(0:30) Tim Legler talks New York Knicks
(14:42) Jared Weiss previews San Antonio Spurs

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Spurs-Knicks Finals preview, saluting the Valkyries + a Fever defense check-in | The Dunker Spot Jun 01, 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!

The San Antonio Spurs, fresh off knocking off the Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling Game 7, are set to take on the New York Knicks in a 1999 Finals rematch. The guys explore the series from all angles: matchups, lineups, schemes, potential adjustments, swing factors and more.

From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They check in on the Golden State Valkyries, currently sporting one of the best records in the league behind their two-way effectiveness.

They then check back in with the Indiana Fever. Their defense -- and specifically the defense of Caitlin Clark -- became a major topic of discussion over the weekend. The guys have a nuanced conversation about where it is, the non-negotiables and what adjustments can be made.

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01:15 Thunder-Spurs wrap-up

13:10 Spurs-Knicks preview

51:41 Golden State Valkyries

01:07:07 Indiana Fever defense

01:24:01 Closing Thoughts (Dream/Fire, Leila Lacan, Phoenix Mercury)

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The Wemby Era has arrived: Spurs take the West, a Knicks-Spurs Finals preview, and OKC’s pivotal summer with Tom Haberstroh | The Kevin O'Connor Show May 31, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to the San Antonio Spurs' dominant win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

Is Victor Wembanyama officially the best player in the NBA after a masterful performance to send the Spurs to the NBA Finals? Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to San Antonio’s dominant win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. The guys also preview the NBA Finals matchup between the Spurs and the New York Knicks. Plus, what should OKC do this offseason to combat Wemby?

0:00 Welcome

0:56 Spurs advance to NBA Finals

25:15 What's next for OKC?

31:37 Spurs - Knicks preview

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Thunder-Spurs Game 7 preview + Lynx & Wings check-ins May 29, 2026

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue with their Conference Finals analysis!
The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs will play a Game 7 this weekend -- the first we've seen in the Western Conference Finals since 2018! They discuss the biggest storylines, adjustments from Game 5 to Game 6, and the potential counterpunches we may see in a pivotal Game 7.
From there, Nekias gets #BigMad and lets off steam about the recent rounds of award voting.
Finally, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They salute the league-best Minnesota Lynx, headlined by Rookie of the Year frontrunner Olivia Miles, a trio of former All-Stars (Natasha Howard, Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride), and the two-way production of veteran newcomer Nia Coffey. Props are also given to the Dallas Wings, winners of four of their last five since their headline-grabbing loss to the Lynx a couple of weeks ago. The show closes with the guys sharing the games they're most excited about this weekend,
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1:52 -- Thunder-Spurs
38:45 -- Nekias gets #BigMad
56:47 -- Minnesota Lynx
01:12:07 -- Dallas Wings
01:25:26 -- Games of the Week(end)

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Game 7, baby! Spurs tie it with OKC, lottery reform approved, & Nate Ament talks NBA Draft journey | The Kevin O'Connor Show May 29, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor reacts to the San Antonio Spurs' blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 and looks ahead to Game 7.

Later, NBA Draft prospect Nate Ament joins to talk about the biggest lessons he has learned as he prepares for the league.

(00:30) - Game 6 reaction: Spurs force Game 7

(12:15) - NBA news roundup: Mitchell Robinson, NBA Draft updates, 3-2-1 draft lottery details

(33:00) - Nate Ament joins the show

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Keys to Knicks historic success + NBA Finals expectations with CP The Fanchise & Jonathan Macri | The Kevin O'Connor Show May 28, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor is joined by Casey Powell (CP The Fanchise) & Jonathan Macri (Knicks Film School) to break down the New York Knicks' historic path to the NBA Finals.

They discuss what separates Jalen Brunson, the biggest areas of growth for the Knicks from the regular to postseason and why Karl-Anthony Towns is the key heading into the Finals.

Plus, the trio gives their biggest takeaways from the Western Conference Finals. Who will the Knicks face in the 2026 NBA Finals? They give their insights.

0:00 Welcome
01:31 NBA Awards takeaways
7:20 Knicks' regular season to postseason growth
11:30 Mike Brown’s approach to postseason
15:55 Mikal Bridges is filling in gaps and improving defensively
22:18 Why KAT is the Knicks' key
40:00 Favorite NYK memories
45:53 Knicks finally breaking through

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