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Breaking down opening week + Christmas slate, Lynx & Mystics continue to roll | The Dunker Spot Aug 11, 2026

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

First, the opening week and Christmas Day slates have been released! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones analyze each of the matchups, then talk through potential snubs from the primetime matchups.

On the WNBA side, the guys salute the recent winning of the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx and rising-up-the-rank Washington Mystics! From there, they check in on a crowded race in the 4-through-8 seeds, with a bit of a check-in on the Dallas Wings as teams have worked to adjust to them.

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1:10 -- Opening Day
10:20 -- ESPN Wednesday double-header
16:20 -- ESPN Thursday double-header
24:20 -- Amazon Prime double-header
34:50 -- Christmas Day slate
50:06 -- Minnesota Lynx
01:05:13 -- Washington Mystics
01:19:05 -- Identity Check for 4-8
01:23:20 -- How concerned should we be about the Wings?

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Can Booker bounce back? Pelicans chaos potential, Warriors 'gap year' + will Ben Simmons return? | The Kevin O'Connor Show Aug 10, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor continues his NBA 'Entertainment Rankings' by breaking down the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans. Will Devin Booker bounce back to true superstar form? Can Derik Queen improve his defense?
KOC also comments on Ben Simmons' apparent attempt at a comeback, the T-Wolves trip to Paris, Don Nelson’s legacy and the Warriors’ “gap year.”
(0:30) Entertainment rankings: Suns
(7:52) Entertainment rankings: Pelicans
(15:52) Could Ben Simmons return?
(17:10) Timberwolves in France
(18:18) NBA legend, Don Nelson, died Sunday
(20:15) Warriors 'gap year'

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Rookie intrigue draft with Sam Vecenie, lessons from Aces-Fever + Team USA roster breakdown | The Dunker Spot Aug 07, 2026

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

First, Sam Vecenie (Game Theory Podcast, The Athletic) makes his return! The guys participate in a Rookie Intrigue draft, each selecting the five players they're most intrigued by for this upcoming season.

On the WNBA side, the guys break down an electric game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever and talk through some of the broader lessons to take away. From there, they briefly check in on the streaking Mystics and the reeling Wings, evaluate the Team USA World Cup roster, and salute Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's run in New York.

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2:30 -- Rookie Intrigue Draft
01:02:30 -- Aces-Fever
01:28:16 -- Mystics keep winning
01:30:56 -- Are the Wings okay?
01:33:53 -- Team USA roster announced
01:40:03 -- Salute to Betnijah Laney-Hamilton

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Is KD delusional? Draymond's future, state of the Bucks & Kings + why Blazers fans are right to worry | The Kevin O'Connor Show Aug 06, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down the latest offseason storylines, including Kevin Durant’s “delusional” Sixers-Warriors take and Draymond Green's future after not securing a no trade clause. The pair also discuss Anthony Davis’ future with the Washington Wizards, Dillon Brooks’ new deal with the Phoenix Suns and Kevin's evaluation of the Bucks and Kings for the 2026-27 season.
Later, Adam Gold joins the show to break down Tom Dundon's tenure as owner of the Carolina Hurricanes and if his controversial ownership style will translate to success in the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers.
(1:02) KD comments on 76ers roster
(13:18) Draymond no trade clause
(20:05) Dillon Brooks extends with Suns
(23:13) AD & Wizards unlikely to extend
(29:35) NBA Entertainment Rankings: Bucks
(40:26) NBA Entertainment Rankings: Kings
(59:12) Adam Gold talks Tom Dundon

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Vegas projections signal new NBA landscape + way too early over/under picks | The Big Number Aug 05, 2026

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Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into the surprising state of the 2026-27 NBA win projections spotlighting the East’s top teams. Will any team manage to eclipse 53 wins this season?
Tom & Dan also share their favorite way-too-early over-under picks and debate how roster changes and rising talent floors could reshape the playoff picture.
(1:13) The Big Number: Eastern Conference win projections
(18:08) Way too early overs
(55:41) Way too early unders

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West non-playoff power rankings, Kelsey Plum's debut + Fever-Lynx takeaways | The Dunker Spot Aug 04, 2026

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We have a fun episode coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to an extension with Naji Marshall. From there, they broaden the conversation by power-ranking the Western Conference teams that missed the playoffs based on their likelihood of making it this season.

On the WNBA side, the guys break down the trade that sent Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury, then give their impressions of her debut. They also talk through the Tempo's acquisition of Aneesah Morrow, share their big picture takeaways from Sunday's Lynx-Fever matchup, then check in on Rhyne Howard and the Atlanta Dream.

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0:50 -- Dallas Mavericks
18:10 -- West non-playoff team power rankings
34:09 -- Kelsey Plum trade + debut
50:17 -- Aneesah Morrow to the Tempo
56:40 -- Lynx-Fever takeaways
01:10:02 -- Dream/Rhyne Howard check-in
01:14:40 -- Cleveland has a name!

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BONUS: 500th episode spectacular | The Dunker Spot Aug 03, 2026

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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones celebrate their 500th episode. The pair share the origin story of The Dunker Spot, reflect on their favorite memories of doing the show together and hear from friends of the podcast.

Next, Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh joins the program to discuss the Sky's biggest growth areas, DiJonai Carrington’s impact on the team and how he’s evolved as a coach.

Later, Siobhan Beslow joins the program to share her thoughts on Giannis to the Heat, which team from the W is her favorite to win it all and list potential MVP candidates.

Plus, Steve and Nekias take listener questions from the Dunkers!

0:00 Welcome
:35 Origin story of The Dunker Spot
12:40 Chicago Sky Tyler Marsh joins the show
31:48 Special message from Caitlin Cooper
36:45 Siobhan Beslow joins the show
55:12 Mailbag

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The league's least interesting team + KOC's weekend in NYC | The Kevin O'Connor Show Aug 03, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor kicks off his NBA entertainment rankings, starting with the Brooklyn Nets, who are coming off a tough 20-win season. Are Mikel Brown Jr. or Egor Demin potential franchise-changers, or is this just another rebuilding year for Brooklyn?

KOC also shares stories from his weekend in New York City and expresses concerns for the Denver Nuggets this upcoming season.

(0:35) NBA Entertainment rankings: Brooklyn Nets

(6:11) NYC weekend recap

(13:52) Time to worry about the Nuggets?

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Warriors & Nuggets check-in, celebrating greatness + Kelsey Plum trade talk | The Dunker Spot Jul 31, 2026

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The 500th episode of The Dunker Spot is coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets as they navigate quiet offseasons. From there, they answer a few questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.

On the WNBA side, the guys share their takeaways from Thursday’s showdown between A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart before reveling in their collective greatness. They then shout out other top performers around the league before discussing Kelsey Plum ahead of this weekend’s trade deadline.

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3:20 -- Golden State Warriors
13:43 -- Denver Nuggets
27:10 -- Bennedict Mathurin rumors
31:08 -- Mailbag questions
51:46 -- Aces-Liberty thoughts
01:03:46 -- Saluting greatness
01:15:44 -- Kelsey Plum trade chatter

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Latest on Kawhi, Draymond’s deal + building the best $100M rosters with Tom Haberstroh | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jul 30, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh dive deep into the latest on the Kawhi Leonard investigation including the suspicious business ties around his Rhode Island FC investment. Could the NBA’s investigation extend well beyond the beginning of training camp and into 2027? What happens with Toronto’s deal to acquire Leonard if so?
KOC & Tom challenge each other to build the best NBA roster with only $100 million as they spotlight the best value contracts and rising stars. Plus, the pair weighs in on Stephen Curry’s future and discusses Draymond Green’s latest contract.

(0:26) Kawhi investigation may drag into 2027
(18:11) Building NBA roster under $100M
(32:18) Draymond Green waives no-trade clause
(35:59) Would Steph Curry fit with Raptors?

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