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Warriors in trouble without Jimmy Butler, All-Star + Awards Talk | The Dunker Spot Jan 20, 2026

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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the unfortunate season-ending injury to Jimmy Butler, and the ramifications that may have on the Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga.

From there, the guys react to the All-Star starters for each conference being announced, then try their hands at predicting who
the coaches will select as reserves. Finally, they react to this most recent weekend of Unrivaled basketball.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.1:47 -- Jimmy Butler out for season

15:28 -- All-Star starters announced
38:44 -- MVP discussion
56:42 -- All-NBA discussion
1:10:45 -- Unrivaled takeaways from the weekend

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NBA trade deadline hot topics & unhappy teams with Jason Timpf + NFL Playoffs talk with Justin Boone | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jan 19, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Jason Timpf to check in with unhappy fan bases across the NBA. They discuss whether the criticism of Karl Anthony-Towns is fair and offer solutions to the problems in New York. Then, they break down the root of Atlanta’s issues since the Trae Young trade. Plus, what’s going on in Los Angeles and can it even be fixed?

Next, KOC shares why Collin Murray-Boyles could be the next Draymond Green and why the Celtics-Pistons matchup is the game of the week. Who should the Pistons target before the trade deadline? KOC gives his picks! Plus, is Ja Morant’s stock rising? Do the Timberwolves need to make a trade to find success this season?

Later, Justin Boone joins to discuss why the Buffalo Bills parted ways with Sean McDermott, recap the wild NFL divisional games and preview the upcoming championship weekend.

(0:15) Jason Timpf joins
(1:23) Unhappy fan bases: New York Knicks
(9:18) Unhappy fan bases: Atlanta Hawks
(15:49) Unhappy fan bases: Los Angeles Lakers
(25:16) Collin Murray-Boyles = Draymond Green
(29:13) Celtics vs. Pistons preview
(41:56) Is Ja Morant's stock rising back up?
(49:19) Do Timberwolves need to make a trade?
(1:06:23) All-Star starters announced
(1:10:26) NFL 6 Points! with Justin Boone

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Thunder's Return to Dominance + a Conversation with Becky Hammon | The Dunker Spot Jan 16, 2026

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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the now-streaking Oklahoma City Thunder, fresh off a pair of blow-out wins against potential Western Conference contenders. From Shai's process against traps to OKC's effective game plan against Victor Wembanyama (on both ends), the guys break down what they've liked and what they're keeping an eye on.

From there, they give their early thoughts on the Most Improved Player award -- how the award should be decided on, and some names they have in consideration right now.

(Don't worry, a full-blown deep dive on the award will be coming soon!)

The guys then preview the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games, sharing the matchups, lineups and scheme questions they're most interested about.

Finally, Hall of Famer Becky Hammon (head coach, Las Vegas Aces) joins the show to discuss her journey and upcoming documentary, her evolution as a coach, coaching A'ja Wilson and so much more.

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5:34 -- OKC problem solving
8:06 -- OKC offense vs Spurs
15:06 -- Shai dealing with traps + overall decisiveness
22:47 -- OKC defense
28:07 -- Most Improved check-in
40:57 -- Unrivaled weekend preview
50:46 -- Becky Hammon interview

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AD on the move? Rich Paul stirs the pot in LA + Kuminga officially wants out | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jan 15, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh give you the latest as the NBA trade talks heat up! The duo breaks down why Anthony Davis wants out of Dallas and whether the Lakers should trade Austin Reaves after Rich Paul’s latest comments. Plus, they discuss Jonathan Kuminga demanding a trade out of Golden State. Would Michael Porter Jr. be a good fit for the Warriors?

Next, the pair discusses potential suitors for Ja Morant. Will the Heat be his new home after he purchased a house in Miami? Plus, they break down how Franz Wagner's return to the Magic’s lineup will impact the team, the growing tension with Giannis in Milwaukee and Nikola Jokic’s return at the end of January. How did OKC end their losing streak against the Spurs? Why is the NBA in a scoring slump?

Plus, KOC & Tom react to the latest intel on the point shaving scandal indictments in college basketball.

(0:49) AD wants out of Dallas
(6:58) Should Lakers trade Austin Reaves?
(10:41) Jonathan Kuminga demands a trade
(15:58) Should Lakers trade Austin Reaves? continued
(20:35) Would Golden State trade for Michael Porter Jr.?
(23:32) Clippers back on the rise
(33:06) Ja Morant buys house in Miami
(38:31) Franz Wagner returns to Magic lineup
(40:28) Giannis boos at Bucks fans
(45:31) Nikola Jokic to return at end of January
(48:39) OKC beats Spurs on Tuesday
(53:09) Why is NBA scoring down?
(58:12) 20 men indicted for point-shaving
(1:01:13) Trae Young recovering from injury

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Jaylen Brown calls out NBA refs + NBA Trade Deadline rumor mill heats up | The Big Number Jan 14, 2026

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss Jaylen Brown’s $35,000 fine after calling out the NBA refs, break down how the lack of foul shots is impacting the league in the new year and ask what can be done to end the scoring drought.

Next, they dive into the latest NBA trade deadline rumor mill news. The duo breaks down Rich Paul’s comments surrounding a potential Austin Reaves trade and gives their thoughts on the best fit for Ja Morant.

Later, they react to Giannis being booed by his home crowd. Should the Bucks trade Giannis for Jalen Johnson? Plus, they discuss Anthony Davis not undergoing surgery for his hand injury and confirm he is back on the trade block. Where would he fit best?
1:12 - The Big Number: $35,000 - Jaylen Brown’s fine for criticizing refs
3:50 - NBA scoring drought: What's causing the slump?
15:57 - The Little Numbers: 77 - 3-shot fouls called since January 1st
22:11 - The Little Numbers: 12 - teams with at least 17% of total points from free throws
26:43 - The Little Numbers: 3.4% - OKC’s FTA rate increase in the new year
30:49 - Latest with the trade deadline
32:41 - What’s next for Ja Morant?
37:37 - Anthony Davis back on the trade block
47:10 - Giannis gets booed by home crowd

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NBA Tiers, Ranking Each Team in the NBA | The Dunker Spot Jan 13, 2026

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

For this episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones cycle through each conference and place teams in tiers. Are the Thunder still in a class of their own, or should they have company? How big is the elite tier in the East? Who's truly capable of making a (Conference) Finals run?

From there, the guys discuss Joel Embiid's recent play and what it means, teams looking for answers against Victor Wembanyama, and the latest on Ja Morant.

Finally, the guys discuss some of the elite performances and interesting trends developing so far in Unrivaled.

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9:24 -- Western Conference tiers

25:47 -- Eastern Conference tiers

43:35 -- Joel Embiid blending into the Sixers' offense

47:38 — Ja Morant (and maybe Jaren Jackson Jr) could be available

57:32 -- How teams are trying to poke at Victor Wembanyama defensively

1:04:24 -- Unrivaled takeaways from the weekend

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Point guard musical chairs & the NBA’s 10 most underrated players with Andrew Sharp + Draft Class with Mohamed Farah | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jan 12, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Andrew Sharp to break down the Ja Morant situation in Memphis. They discuss the Grizzlies reportedly entertaining offers for Morant, his trade value and potential suitors for Ja.

Next, they check in on the ongoing 'point guard musical chairs' situation in the NBA. Is LaMelo Ball going to follow Trae Young’s lead or stay in Charlotte? Should the Cavaliers explore Darius Garland trades? Will a point guard solve Houston’s problems? Plus, the duo drafts their 10 most underrated NBA players for this season.

Later, Mohamed Farah joins for this week’s Draft Class to highlight Kingston Flemings, Darryn Peterson and more of the top NBA draft picks.

(0:44) Grizzlies open to trading Ja Morant
(5:19) Ja Morant trade destinations
(22:07) Point guard musical chairs
(42:37) Underrated NBA player draft with Andrew Sharp
(1:08:31) Draft Class with Mohamed Farah

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Exploring Trae Young's Fit In Washington, Anthony Edwards' Breakout + Unrivaled Weekend Preview | The Dunker Spot Jan 09, 2026

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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down all angles of the Trae Young-to-Washington trade: how will he fit, who will he help, what does he have to prove, and what his situation says about the state of small guards in the NBA. We also explore how CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, for however long they're in Atlanta, can boost the Hawks -- and if the Hawks should make other moves.

From there, the guys discuss the breakout season of Anthony Edwards and where he slots into the MVP discussion and the second round of All-Star voting (welcome to the top 20, Scottie Barnes and Cooper Flagg).

Finally, the guys discuss the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games -- with Nekias providing some insight from his time in Miami.

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1:00 -- Trae Young to the Wizards

22:50 -- CJ McCollum, Corey Kispert to the Hawks

33:27 — Anthony Edwards is leveling up

50:56 -- Second All-Star voting returns

57:54 -- Unrivaled practice takeaways + weekend preview

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Trae Young gets traded, Nuggets silver linings, rolling Pistons, Deni’s rise + the future of Giannis | The Kevin O'Conner Show Jan 08, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to the Hawks trading Trae Young to the Wizards. They ask whether Young will fit well in Washington and how the trade will impact Atlanta. Plus, should the Hawks now consider trading for Anthony Davis?

Then, the duo breaks down why the Pistons are dominating in the East, whether Giannis will remain with the Bucks and how the Nuggets are continuing their dominance despite Nikola Jokic’s absence. Later, KOC answers your burning mailbag questions.
(0:20) Trae Young traded to Wizards
(26:46) Deni Avdija shines for Trail Blazers
(34:48) Giannis won't ask Bucks for a trade
(43:00) Denver surviving without Jokic
(48:52) Pistons continue to lead East
(54:59) Charlotte Hornets lose to Raptors, but it's still fun
(1:01:38) Can Celtics contend if Tatum returns?

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NBA Cup hangover: why winning in Vegas means losing in January + Trae Young trade watch | The Big Number Jan 07, 2026

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On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss if what happens in Vegas, truly does stay in Vegas. The numbers show that the NBA Cup champions face a very interesting decline in the Cup’s immediate aftermath, and the New York Knicks are the most recent victims of the NBA Las Vegas hangover, losing 4 straight.

They also look into other teams suffering post-NBA Cup, including the once-seemingly invincible Oklahoma City Thunder and the preseason Eastern darling Orlando Magic. What’s causing this sudden slip for these contenders? Tom and Dan investigate.

Plus, the pair look into Trae Young’s fit as a Washington Wizard and predict next season’s success with the star guard at the helm.

(0:57) The Big Number: NBA Cup hangover

(16:10) Jalen Williams shooting woes

(24:37) Knicks defensive drama

(33:17) Magic struggling without Suggs

(43:17) Does trading Trae to the Wizards make sense?

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