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Boston/Philly blockbuster, Toronto’s upside & a Lakers shake-up. Plus, where's LeBron going? | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jul 02, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap the wild first week of free agency.
Jaylen Brown is now officially a Philadelphia 76er - but what was the Boston Celtics front office thinking? What do the Toronto Raptors’ chances look like after getting Kawhi Leonard? The Lakers have fully moved on from LeBron James, but are they going in the right direction?
01:17 Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers
34:51 Impact of Kawhi Leonard in Toronto
49:14 What’s next for LeBron?
01:02:38 Lakers offseason overhaul
01:19:06 Free throw rule change being tested

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Jaylen Brown traded to Philadelphia 76ers | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jul 02, 2026

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The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George!

Kevin O’Connor reacts instantly to the shocking trade between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers which is sending Jaylen Brown to the City of Brotherly Love in return for Paul George and a series of draft picks!

0:10 Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers
24:10 Latest free agency news & updates

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Where will LeBron go? + breaking down the wild offseason start | The Big Number Jul 01, 2026

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into the electric start to the NBA offseason.
LeBron James has ended his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers! Where does he go next? Tom and Dan go over the likely teams that the King will choose for the next stop in his storied career.
Plus, the duo delve into the recently completed trades, from Toronto with Kawhi Leonard to Los Angeles with Walker Kessler.

01:30 TBN: LeBron's All Star team mates
27:23 Will LeBron team up with Steph?
35:00 Could LeBron go to the Timberwolves?
51:05 Walker Kessler to the Lakers
1:03:22 Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto

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Kawhi Leonard traded to Toronto Raptors | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 30, 2026

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The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing a deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN. A return to Canada for the Raptors champion and two-time Finals MVP.

Kevin O'Connor gives his instant takeaways on the big trade and gives his biggest takeaways from the move.

0:12 Kawhi Leonard traded to Raptors
18:35 Trade rumors heat up

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Ja Morant to Portland, NBA rumor mill is churning + WNBA Commissioner's Cup final check-in | The Dunker Spot Jun 30, 2026

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It’s trade season galore! Jerseys are swapping and the rumors are milling - Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones talk through it all.
They discuss the recent Ja Morant trade and his fit with the Portland Trail Blazers, touch on the Charlotte Hornets trading Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns, and cover all the news surrounding some of the league’s biggest players. Will LeBron James and Anthony Davis join the Golden State Warriors? Is Kawhi Leonard going to the Toronto Raptors? What’s going on with the Jaylen Brown and Jalen Duren situations?
Then, the pair switch gears and talk W - they preview the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final and talk through the middle-ranked teams in the WNBA.
That and more on today’s Dunker Spot episode.

01:19 Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to Blazers
26:19 Hornets trade Miles Bridges to Suns
33:04 LeBron & AD to Warriors?
36:38 What’s next for Kawhi Leonard?
41:48 What’s next for Jaylen Brown?
45:23 What’s next for Jalen Duren
51:35 Biggest winners & losers of NBA Draft
57:46 Salute to Minnesota Lynx
01:02:41 Middle ranked teams check-in
01:21:11 Commissioner’s Cup preview

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Warriors want LeBron and AD + the latest on Jaylen Brown + Kawhi Leonard + everything happening around the NBA with Dave DuFour | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 29, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by the Athletic’s Dave DuFour to talk about the latest in NBA free agency news.
Will LeBron James team up with Stephen Curry in Golden State? Will Kawhi Leonard be taking his talents back to Toronto? What are the Charlotte Hornets up to? That and more on today’s Kevin O’Connor show.
00:00 Show Intro
01:00 Warriors want LeBron and AD
16:05 Where will Kawhi end up?
23:05 What is going on with Jaylen Brown?
44:50 Heat trying to keep Powell

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Giannis & LaMelo on the move, Marina Mabrey makes history + tales from Vegas | The Dunker Spot Jun 26, 2026

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

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down the biggest trades of the week -- Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, and the three-teamer that landed Julius Randle in Brooklyn and Nic Claxton in Chicago.

On the WNBA side, the guys talk through Marina Mabrey's historic night, a two-game contender gut check from the Las Vegas Aces, and the latest round of All-Star voting.

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1:40 -- Giannis traded to Heat
26:21— LaMelo traded to Timberwolves
50:28— Julius Randle to Brooklyn, Nic Claxton to Chicago
55:48 -- NBA rumors (Jaylen Brown, Jalen Duren)
01:00:11 — Marina Mabrey drops 53
0:1:10:08 -- Aces vs Liberty/Wings
0:1:23:06 -- WNBA All-Star voting update

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Breaking down the blockbuster Giannis trade + Does LaMelo solve the Timberwolves' issues? | The Big Number Jun 25, 2026

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Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine get to the nitty gritty of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade to Miami. What can the Heat expect from the big man in his thirties? And how should Miami use their remaining cap space? Plus, the guys react to LaMelo Ball’s trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

(1:36) The Big Number: Giannis’ expected remaining All-NBA seasons

(21:49) Little Numbers: Miami’s 3-point shooting

(26:51) Little Numbers: Heat’s cap space

(32:31) Little Numbers: Bucks’ win total

(40:11) Reacting to the LaMelo trade

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LaMelo Ball traded! Brown, Kawhi & a wild summer ahead + NBA Draft takeaways with Tom Haberstroh | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 25, 2026

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LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota!

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to the Charlotte Hornets trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Then, they discuss the future of Kawhi Leonard. Will he be moved from the Clippers?