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Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Miami Heat | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 23, 2026

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The trade has finally happened! The Milwaukee Bucks are trading franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, 3 first-round picks (including No. 13), 1 pick swap and 1 second-rounder, reported first by Shams Charania.

0:00 Welcome
0:12 Giannis traded to the Heat
06:35 What's next for Heat?
09:36 What went wrong for the Celtics?

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2026 NBA Draft preview, prospect interviews & the latest on Giannis | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 22, 2026

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On the eve of the NBA Draft, Kevin O'Connor interviews prospects Darryn Peterson, Aday Mara, Keaton Wagler, Brayden Burries, Christian Anderson, Allen Graves and Dailyn Swain.

KOC also shares the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and Trae Young's new contract with the Wizards.

(0:50) Giannis trade updates

(4:57) Trae Young signs contract with Wizards

(6:38) Darryn Peterson joins the show

(22:04) Aday Mara joins the show

(27:41) Keaton Wagler joins the show

(41:21) Brayden Burries joins the show

(49:41) Christian Anderson joins the show

(1:01:09) Allen Graves joins the show

(1:09:59) Dailyn Swain joins the show

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2026 NBA Draft preview + WNBA weekend takeaways | The Dunker Spot Jun 22, 2026

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Ben Pfeifer (EssentiallySports, Swish Theory) to talk all things NBA Draft! Ben shares his scouting philosophy and how it's evolved, then digs deep into this year's class.
From there, the guys shift to the W to take stock of the league after a fun weekend of hoops. They discuss Angel Reese's growing comfort in Atlanta, the Washington Mystics’ impressive road wins over the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx, and even bring back the Panic Meter to check in on the Liberty, Golden State Valkyries, and Indiana Fever.
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01:08 Is the Giannis Sweepstakes impacting any draft work/projections?
5:53 Evolution of the scouting process
16:50 AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson vs Cam Boozer
29:45 rarity + draft range of Aday Mara
33:21 What are people missing with Caleb Wilson?
38:45 Examining the guard group
54:27 Examining the frontcourt (wings, forwards, passing bigs)
01:07:31 Angel Reese thriving in Atlanta
01:16:53 The Mystics' big weekend
01:24:05 Panic Meter (Valkyries, Liberty, Fever)

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What brought us joy with Zach Lowe, WNBA tiers + Chelsea Gray interview Jun 19, 2026

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We have a fun, truly jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones put a bow on the 2025-26 season. They're joined by the great Zach Lowe to talk about the things that brought them joy this season. The trio discusses their favorite games, player performances, stretches of team play, breakout seasons, league trends and more.
From there, the guys shift to the W to take stock of the league after Commissioner's Cup group play. Nekias and Steve share their league tiers -- the contenders, near-contenders, hopefuls and rebuilding groups -- before reacting to the first returns for All-Star voting.
Finally, the guys are joined by Las Vegas Aces star Chelsea Gray -- the Point Gawd! -- for a wide-ranging interview including the Aces' offense, her relationship with Becky Hammon, the growth of A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young, controlling the team's music, Love Island and much more.
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3:45 -- What brought us joy with Zach Lowe
51:22 -- WNBA Tier rankings
01:23:55-- WNBA All-Star first returns
01:32:38 -- Chelsea Gray interview

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Latest on Giannis, Warriors want Kawhi, will LeBron leave LA? + what if Darryn Peterson goes first in NBA Draft? | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 18, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh deep dive into the biggest NBA stories this week. Is a Giannis trade certain to happen before the NBA Draft or are the Milwaukee Bucks willing to wait for a better deal?
The pair discusses the latest contract news with Trae Young and the Washington Wizards and Walker Kessler rejecting an offer from the Jazz. Kevin & Tom also look at top trade targets for the Golden State Warriors, speculate on whether LeBron will stay in LA and take in the scenes from the New York Knicks ticker tape parade.
Later, KOC reveals his latest mock draft, exploring what might happen if Darryn Peterson is drafted #1 overall by the Washington Wizards.
(0:35) Giannis trade saga update
(9:46) Trae Young's Wizards contract
(12:53) Kessler declines Jazz offer
(15:55) Warriors trade targets
(21:54) Will LeBron stay in LA?
(32:08) Mock draft picks 1-10
(47:52) Mock draft picks 11-20
(57:18) Mock draft picks 21-30

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How Brunson's clutch scoring can lead the Knicks to a repeat title + does Giannis to the Heat make any sense? | The Big Number Jun 17, 2026

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Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into Jalen Brunson's role in the Knicks’ magical postseason run to become the 2026 NBA champions.
The duo breaks down the keys to the Knicks’ success, including Jalen Brunson’s historic Finals performance, New York’s record-breaking postseason point differential and how the Knicks’ defense played a large part in their path to the title. Plus, what’s the likelihood that New York can become back-to-back champs?
Later, the pair gives the latest on the Giannis trade sweepstakes and previews the 2026 NBA Draft.
(1:46) The Big Number: Jalen Brunson's clutch points
(30:43) Little Numbers: Knicks contracts next season
(36:10) Little Numbers: New York's defense
(42:17) Little Numbers: Knicks regular-season clutch points
(51:14) Giannis trade rumors update
(1:01:16) 2026 NBA Draft preview

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2026 NBA Draft predictions + player comps for top prospects with Albert Ghim | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 16, 2026

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Albert Ghim from No Ceilings joins KOC for an in-depth NBA Draft breakdown just one week before the big night. The pair shares their predictions for the 2026 Draft, including which players might fall and which teams may trade up.
Later, Albert grades KOC's 10 favorite player comparisons for AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson and more.
(0:36) NBA Draft predictions
(27:16) Player comparisons for top prospects

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Post-Finals NBA Draft questions & 2nd round sleepers with Derek Parker + Richie Saunders talks BYU, journey to the league | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 15, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Sports Illustrated draft analyst Derek Parker to discuss the NBA Draft now that the Finals have concluded.
What should be made of Darryn Peterson only working out with the Washington Wizards? Are there any lessons from the New York Knicks' Finals run that teams should consider when drafting? KOC and Derek also share six sleeper picks in the second round of the draft.
Then, Richie Saunders, BYU guard and NBA Draft prospect, joins to unpack his journey from three-star high school recruit to elite shooter. Saunders talks about how he intends to rebound from his ACL injury, details his work with two different college coaches and explains why his age is an asset—not a hurdle.
(0:59) Why is Peterson only working out for the Wizards?
(13:38) NBA Draft lessons from NBA Finals
(26:36) Six second round sleepers
(44:01) Reaction to Knicks Finals win from OKC perspective
(52:35) NBA Draft prospect Richie Saunders joins

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The Knicks are champions! + WNBA Commissioner's Cup check-in | The Dunker Spot Jun 15, 2026

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

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones put a bow on the NBA Finals!

The New York Knicks, for the first time in 53 years, have won an NBA championship. The guys salute their journey, then give props to the San Antonio Spurs for their impressive year-one run.

From there, the guys shift to the W as the Commissioner's Cup group play is nearing its end. They discuss the Las Vegas Aces' big win over the Minnesota Lynx to put them in the driver's seat out West, then salute the still-streaking New York Liberty for clinching a spot in the title game.

Finally, they close with a mini-check in on the Los Angeles Sparks. Kelsey Plum is playing at an MVP level, and the defense is quietly making some strides. They've won their last three games; it might be time to keep a closer eye on them.

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1:35 Saluting the Knicks' journey
28:52 Saluting the Spurs' journey
39:09 A Mitch Johnson-related rant
52:26 Aces-Lynx
01:04:33 Liberty keep rolling
01:15:20 Here come the Sparks

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Knicks win the title, what’s next for the Spurs & the crazy summer ahead with Tom Haberstroh | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 14, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap the terrific Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

The Knicks are champions after 53 years! What led to the Knicks’ seemingly improbable championship? What’s next for the San Antonio Spurs?

(0:43) New York Knicks are NBA Champions

(1:20) Jalen Brunson’s Finals performance

(16:25) Spurs have a De’Aaron Fox problem

(22:24) What went wrong with Wemby?

(43:23) Controversial no flagrant called on Wembanyama

(50:46) Karl-Anthony Towns’ Finals performance