We have an action-packed episode of The Big Number for you!

First, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the controversial way the Utah Jazz are utilizing Jaren Jackson Jr.

Next, the duo dives into the league-wide tanking concerns and why it is a significant issue in light of the NBA gambling indictments. What solutions can the league establish?

Later, Dan and Tom discuss the small numbers, including James Harden's role in the Cavaliers’ success and why Donovan Mitchell is thriving with Harden. Also, they break down how many teams will have salary cap space this summer, the number of trades the Bulls have made and whether the Bulls are a hopeless organization.

Plus, they discuss the suspensions following the Detroit Pistons-Charlotte Hornets fight earlier this week. What are the implications of the suspensions for the race in the East? Can the Pistons maintain their top spot?

All that and more on The Big Number!

The Big Number: 00:00:28
The Little Numbers: 00:26:19
Pistons and Hornets Suspensions: 00:41:46

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We have an action-packed episode of 'The Dunker Spot' coming your way!

To kick us off, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take a look at how the big movers from the trade deadline have already affected their new squads. James Harden making his impact on Cleveland, Jaren Jackson Jr. doing what he can on a tanking Utah and more!

From there, the fellas dive into the fracas from the Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons matchup, where the Hornets also saw their 9-game win streak snapped.

Finally, to round out the show, Nekias and Steve break down all the Unrivaled action from the weekend, break down a trade, and preview the highly anticipated 1-on-1 tournament.

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dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

1:24 James Harden debuts with Cavs
11:57 Jaren Jackson Jr. debuts with Jazz
18:43 NBA tanking?
24:36 Nikola Vucevic debuts with Celtics
33:25 Jose Alvarado debuts with Knicks
38:09 Ayo Dosunmu debuts with Timberwolves
46:20 Chicago Bulls’ newest guards
51:29 Jared McCain debuts with OKC
54:00 Pistons vs. Hornets brawl
57:41 Cam Thomas debuts with Bucks
1:00:26 Unrivaled discussion (weekend recap, trade talk, 1-on-1 preview)

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Dane Moore to talk Timberwolves on today’s Kevin O’Connor Show. What’s behind the meltdown in Minnesota?

Next, KOC is joined by Boston Celtics play-by-play announcer Drew Carter to talk all things Celtics—particularly what needs to be done to right the ship after trading for Nikola Vucevic at the trade deadline.

Then, KOC mulls over the question: is this year’s Charlotte Hornets team the new Indiana Pacers? What is the key to their newfound success?

Plus, KOC is joined by Swish Theory’s Matt Powers to chat Draft Class—which draft prospect has improved most in the new year? How does AJ Dybantsa bring BYU out of a 4-game losing streak? That and more on today’s show!

(0:14) Dane Moore talks Timberwolves

(30:40) Drew Carter on Celtics

(1:07:20) Are the Hornets this year's Pacers?

(1:13:21) Matt Powers joins KOC's Draft Class

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

The NBA trade deadline has officially passed, and we have plenty of deals to sort through. Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the headliners like Jaren Jackson Jr. (Utah), Anthony Davis (Washington), and James Harden (Cleveland); stealthier acquisitions like Ivica Zubac (Indiana) and Nikola Vucevic (Boston), and much more.

From there, the guys discuss the winners and losers of #TradeSZN. Teams like the Pistons, Thunder and Hornets should feel pretty good; the Heat and Rockets? Not so much. Players like Spencer Jones and Dominick Barlow should have more security; guys like Cam Thomas will be looking for a new home.

Finally, they preview the weekend slate of Unrivaled
games -- plenty of standings shuffling could be on the way! -- and Nekias reveals his media ballot for the upcoming 1-on-1 Tournament.

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dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

2:15 -- Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Jazz
9:57 -- Anthony Davis to the Wizards
15:55 -- Ivica Zubac to the Pacers
22:53 -- Kristaps Porzingis to the Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga to the Hawks
28:21 -- Nikola Vucevic to the Celtics
33:12 -- Trade Deadline Winners
01:03:01 -- Nekias' Miami Heat rant
01:10:38 -- Other Trade Deadline losers + Cam Thomas landing spots
01:19:57-- Unrivaled preview + 1-on-1 ballot reveal

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On today’s Kevin O’Connor show, we’ve got a trade-deadline special! Kevin O’Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to dissect any and all movement in the league before the 3 PM ET buzzer, going through the biggest winners and losers in what may be the weirdest trade deadline in NBA history.

First, the pair discuss the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to retain Giannis Antetokounmpo, and what that means for the landscape of the NBA–and for the future outlook of the Golden State Warriors, especially after the anticlimactic end of the Jonathan Kuminga saga. Were the Warriors the biggest losers of the trade deadline? Will another team arise in the summer to win the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes?

Next, they discuss the James Harden trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and if this move can bring the city of Cleveland to the Finals once again.

Then, they muse on what exactly made this deadline so weird: multiple All-Stars being traded to bad NBA teams. They ask: why are bad teams trading for good players? Why are the Utah Jazz putting their top-8 protected first round pick in jeopardy? Why such a paltry return for Anthony Davis, who was traded for Luka Doncic just last year?

Plus, they cover all the bases with the more local trades made, from the Chicago Bulls picking up 9 second round picks to the Boston Celtics acquiring their long-coveted big man in Nikola Vucevic. Plus more questions: why didn’t the Sacramento Kings trade for Ja Morant? Why did the Philadelphia 76ers let go of Jared McCain? All that and much, much more on today’s KOC Show!

(0:16) Trade deadline instant reactions
(4:33) Giannis not traded by Bucks
(10:39) Warriors trade Kuminga to Hawks
(25:49) Cavs get James Harden
(43:34) Wizards acquire Anthony Davis
(48:22) Clippers trade Zubac to Pacers
(55:57) Jazz trade for Jaren Jackson Jr.
(1:02:18) Ja Morant stays in Memphis
(1:07:45) Timberwolves trade recap
(01:10:18) What are the Chicago Bulls up to?
(01:13:05) Celtics trade Simons for Vucevic
(01:19:04) 76ers trade Jared McCain to OKC

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It’s trade deadline mania for the Big Number!

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine recap the out-of-nowhere James Harden-Darius Garland swap between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Cleveland Cavaliers and discuss the implications for both teams, as well as an impatient Donovan Mitchell.

First, Tom live reacts to the biggest trade deadline shock yet: Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards? What were the motivations behind this trade? Winners and losers? Is this all that Luka Doncic was ultimately worth?

Later, the pair make the rounds for the rest of the big headlines before deadline day: Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, and the de facto love letter Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered to the city of Milwaukee via local media.

Plus, why are the Jazz making a win-now move with all the incentives in the world to tank? Is Giannis Antetokounmpo really going to be moved? Will James Harden have a shot at a championship with his fourth team in six years? All that and more, today!

00:00 Welcome
00:05 Anthony Davis traded
11:44 Big number: 179.7 - James Harden career win shares
34:42 Little number: 112.4 - Cavs' offensive rating without Donovan Mitchell
41:20 Little number: 161- minutes the Cavs’ “core four” players have played
45:13 Little number: 53,817,156 — amount Donovan Mitchell is owed on the player option he holds for the 2027-28 season
55:21 Giannis watch
1:03:27 Jaren Jackson Jr. traded to Jazz

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We're a couple of days away from the NBA trade deadline, and things
are heating up. Could James Harden (and Darius Garland) be on the
move? The guys discuss the latest there, as well as give their initial
thoughts on the three-team trade involving the Cavs, Kings, and Bulls.

From there, the guys discuss the biggest (or most interesting)
defensive trends and tactics across the league. Among the things
brought up: a rise of full-court pressure, increased willingness to
send help (or switch!) from the strong side corner, and funky zone
defenses from teams like the Lakers and Timberwolves

Finally, they close by recapping the weekend slate of Unrivaled
games, including a historic outing in Philadelphia. They discuss the record-breaking attendance and what it means, salute the shot making
of Marina Mabrey, and bounce around with some general team thoughts.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 4:07 -- Is a James Harden/Darius Garland swap happening?

4:07 -- Is a James Harden/Darius Garland swap happening?
16:57 -- Cavs/Kings/Bulls trade discussion
39:30 — All-Star reaction
41:48 -- Defensive trends across the league
01:08:48 -- Unrivaled recap

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In a jam-packed Kevin O’Connor show, KOC discusses the first trade of the deadline week and what it means for Keon Ellis, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Sacramento Kings. Then, he discusses updates in the Ja Morant trade market: is there a new interest in him coming out of Chicago?

Next, Kyle Neubeck joins to talk Sixers: what’s up with the Paul George suspension? Is Joel Embiid back? Is a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo without giving up VJ Edgecombe a possibility?

Later, KOC chats All-Star reserves before being joined by Kirk Henderson. They look back at the Luka Doncic to Los Angeles trade one year later, marvel at Cooper Flagg’s 2-game tear and ask the question: will Anthony Davis be traded this season?

Corey Tulaba then joins the pod for this week’s Draft Class to chat AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, the future of Richie Saunders and the biggest college games to watch for this weekend.

(0:25) Cavs trade for Ellis & Schroder
(6:31) Bulls interested in Ja Morant?
(8:22) Kyle Neubeck talks 76ers
(27:27) All-Star reserves announced
(30:48) Kirk Henderson talks Mavericks
(46:01) Hornets win 6 straight games
(01:00:00) Draft Class with Corey Tulaba

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