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State of the East: Knicks title defense, Duren drama & Philly’s upside with Jonathan Macri | The Kevin O'Connor Show Sep 28, 2026

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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?

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The Chase Down Podcast joins for a Cavs conversation + WNBA Playoff Preview | The Dunker Spot Sep 25, 2026

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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.

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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

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KOC's Preseason Power Rankings for 2026-27 NBA season + the latest on Jalen Duren | The Kevin O'Connor Show Sep 24, 2026

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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

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The true value of team chemistry, how to measure clutch + MLB, NFL & more with Joon Lee | The Kevin O'Connor Show Sep 21, 2026

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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

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Jason Timpf joins for a Lakers conversation! Natasha Howard interview + biggest questions entering the postseason | The Dunker Spot Sep 18, 2026

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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.

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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

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'Bad Team Playoff Draft:' which NBA teams will bounce back and into the Playoffs? | The Kevin O'Connor Show Sep 17, 2026

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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

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Samson Folk joins for a Raptors conversation! Team USA wins gold + All-Rookie team candidates | The Dunker Spot Sep 15, 2026

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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!

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01:240 -- Samson joins the show!
57:40 -- Team USA thoughts
01:13:40 -- All-Rookie conversation

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The chaotic Wolves & Sixers, Ballmer apologizes & NFL Week 1 recap with Marcus Thompson & Warren Sharp | The Kevin O'Connor Show Sep 14, 2026

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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

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Noa Dalzell joins for a Celtics conversation! Team USA recap and preview + Coach of the Year frontrunners | The Dunker Spot Sep 11, 2026

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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.

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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

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Lakers talk with Raj Chipalu, Spurs next steps & the Cybercab experience with Sawyer Merritt | The Kevin O'Connor Show Sep 10, 2026

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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

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