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Yahoo Sports NBA
Home of all podcasts from Yahoo Sports NBA, including The Kevin O'Connor Show, The Dunker Spot & The Big Number.
Episodes
Yahoo Sports NBAMiami finally wins, Cooper Flagg’s rise, impact rookies & league-wide injury woes with Steve Jones | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor and Steve Jones react to the latest news including the Miami Heat finally earning their first win of the season against the Atlanta Hawks and AJ…
Yahoo Sports NBANBA rookie first impressions & early injury fallout with Tom Haberstroh | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh recap the latest NBA news starting with injuries to OKC stars Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. The duo dives into the drama in…
Yahoo Sports NBAOKC’s traumatic injury, small sample theater & Texan teams with Slightly Biased | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor & Slightly Biased to unpack the biggest storylines from the NBA’s opening week. They begin with Jalen Williams’ devastating injury and what it…
Yahoo Sports NBAAnt erupts, Lakers roll, Ty Jerome shines + more NBA season opener thoughts with Amin Elhassan | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Amin Elhassan to break down all the action from Wednesday's NBA season openers from Anthony Edwards’ explosive 45-point game with…
Yahoo Sports NBANBA opener reactions with Andrew Sharp + KOC interviews Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor & Andrew Sharp break down every game from NBA opening day. The duo dives into why the Thunder look like true title contenders and what’s holding…
Yahoo Sports NBAThe 12 biggest questions entering the NBA season with Grant Liffmann | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Grant Liffmann of NBC Sports ahead of NBA opening night to break down their biggest questions before the 2026-27 season. They dive…
Yahoo Sports NBA5 preseason trends + Lethal Shooter joins and I understand it now! | The Kevin O'Connor Show
KOC shares five must-watch NBA preseason trends, from Jalen Duren’s outstanding performance and the evolution of big men shooting threes to deep dives into…
Yahoo Sports NBAChris Vernon joins! Semi-bold predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O’Connor welcomes special guest Chris Vernon to go all-in on their “semi-bold” NBA predictions for the upcoming season. They debate who will bottom out…
Yahoo Sports NBAPacific Division preview + WNBA Semifinals Game 2 reactions | The Dunker Spot
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the Pacific division (Lakers, Suns, Clippers, Warriors…
Yahoo Sports NBAEarly NBA preseason surprises, standout rookie performances + KOC Show mailbag | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor dives into early NBA preseason insights including Tyrese Haliburton’s much-anticipated return, Minnesota’s evolving offense with LaMelo Ball and…
Yahoo Sports NBANorthwest Division preview + WNBA semifinals game 1 reactions | The Dunker Spot
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the Northwest division (Thunder, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Jazz). On the WNBA side, the guys recap the…
Yahoo Sports NBABig man contract chaos with Ku Khahil, fantasy basketball sleepers with Dan Titus + KOC trash talks Justin Boone | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Ku Khahil to preview the Detroit Pistons now that Jalen Duren's contract extension is finally official. What can Pistons fans…
Yahoo Sports NBAJalen Duren is back + Southwest Division Preview! Aces advance, Liberty-Dream preview + Valkyries-Wings look-ahead | The Dunker Spot
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the Pistons and Jalen Duren finally agreeing to…
Yahoo Sports NBAKOC's 10 biggest takeaways from NBA media day + non-top 10 rookies to watch this season | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh dive into the hottest moments from NBA media day, from on-court chemistry questions, to rookie standouts to watch and…
Yahoo Sports NBANine NBA stars switch teams, media day takeaways + The Big Number says goodbye | The Big Number
Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the NBA offseason, spotlighting the nine star players who switched teams and what that means for the 2026-27 season…
Yahoo Sports NBANBA Central Division preview & WNBA playoffs round 1 biggest questions & takeaways | The Dunker Spot
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA teams in the Central Division of the…
Yahoo Sports NBAState of the East: Knicks title defense, Duren drama & Philly’s upside with Jonathan Macri | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor & Jonathan Macri break down the Knicks’ championship outlook, Detroit’s Jalen Duren contract standoff and the shifting power in the Eastern…
Yahoo Sports NBAThe Chase Down Podcast joins for a Cavs conversation + WNBA Playoff Preview | The Dunker Spot
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez (The…
Yahoo Sports NBAKOC's Preseason Power Rankings for 2026-27 NBA season + the latest on Jalen Duren | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor reveals his Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 NBA season, with every move, surprise and question mark across the league dissected. From…
Yahoo Sports NBAThe true value of team chemistry, how to measure clutch + MLB, NFL & more with Joon Lee | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O’Connor welcomes YouTuber and independent sports journalist Joon Lee for a wide-ranging conversation on analytics and their impact on modern sports…
Yahoo Sports NBAJason Timpf joins for a Lakers conversation! Natasha Howard interview + biggest questions entering the postseason | The Dunker Spot
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Jason Timpf (Hoops Tonight, The Volume) for…
Yahoo Sports NBA'Bad Team Playoff Draft:' which NBA teams will bounce back and into the Playoffs? | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh draft the teams they believe will make the NBA Playoffs in 2026-27 from the pool of teams that missed last season. Are the…
Yahoo Sports NBASamson Folk joins for a Raptors conversation! Team USA wins gold + All-Rookie team candidates | The Dunker Spot
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Samson Folk (Raptors Republic) for a…
Yahoo Sports NBAThe chaotic Wolves & Sixers, Ballmer apologizes & NFL Week 1 recap with Marcus Thompson & Warren Sharp | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor & Marcus Thompson react to Steve Ballmer's apology after the NBA's investigation found the Clippers guilty of cap circumvention. They also…
Yahoo Sports NBANoa Dalzell joins for a Celtics conversation! Team USA recap and preview + Coach of the Year frontrunners | The Dunker Spot
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Noa Dalzell (CelticsBlog, You Got Boston!…
Yahoo Sports NBALakers talk with Raj Chipalu, Spurs next steps & the Cybercab experience with Sawyer Merritt | The Kevin O'Connor Show
For today's Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC is joined by Raj Chipalu from Lakers Screen & Roll to continue the NBA Entertainment rankings with Luka Doncic's Lakers…
Yahoo Sports NBAIs Miami back? Is Denver done? Plus, KOC’s 2016 NBA re-draft | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O’Connor is joined by Brady Hawk to break down the Miami Heat, covering the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade and big questions about shot creation and roles…
Yahoo Sports NBACouper Moorhead returns for a Heat conversation! Team USA takeaways + Watch out for France | The Dunker Spot
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined again by Couper Moorhead (HEAT.com, After The…
Yahoo Sports NBABen Simmons is back, Clippers punished + Dane Moore joins for a Wolves conversation! Cathy Engelbert retires + Team USA takeaways | The Dunker Spot
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the latest news around the NBA. Ben Simmons is…
Yahoo Sports NBAWhat to expect from Rockets, Thunder & Knicks in 2026-27 with Sam Amick | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O’Connor is joined by Sam Amick to continue his NBA Entertainment Rankings, diving deep into offseason moves, title expectations and chaos potential for…
Yahoo Sports NBAEmergency pod: NBA rules Clippers guilty of cap circumvention! | The Kevin O'Connor Show
On today's emergency edition of the Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC reacts to the latest breaking news in the Kawhi Leonard saga. The NBA doled out punishment to the…
Yahoo Sports NBAMost interesting NBA players of 2026-27 + WNBA playoff check-in | The Dunker Spot
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones share their most interesting players heading into the 2026-27…
Yahoo Sports NBAKuminga’s agent fires back at critics, the post-Jaylen Celtics & MLB in virtual reality with Aaron Turner, Jay King & Kendall Baker | The Kevin O'Connor Show
On today's jam-packed Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC has Jonathan Kuminga's agent, Aaron Turner, on to uncover the truth behind the Kuminga debacle and to preview…
Yahoo Sports NBAJonathan Kuminga to the Wolves, Bennedict Mathurin to the Pelicans! Valkyries/Liberty takeaways + DeWanna Bonner's Dream fit | The Dunker Spot
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to a pair of notable free agents coming off the board…
Yahoo Sports NBAKuminga signs with Wolves + talking Hornets, Pistons, Cavs & Pacers with Tom Haberstroh | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down Jonathan Kuminga’s move to the Minnesota Timberwolves and what it means for their championship potential. They dive…
Yahoo Sports NBA3 myths surrounding the Clippers investigation 357 days after it began | The Big Number
Tom Haberstroh welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Amin Elhassan to break down the NBA’s ongoing investigation into Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles…
Yahoo Sports NBAKlay to Miami, DeMar to Denver! Atlanta Dream are ROLLING, Valkyries-Lynx takeaways + DeWanna Bonner landing spots | The Dunker Spot
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down two big-name free agent acquisitions. Klay…
Yahoo Sports NBAKlay Thompson signs with Heat + talking Blazers, Jazz, Wizards, Raptors & Mavericks with Andrew Sharp | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor continues his 'Entertainment Rankings' with Andrew Sharp. How will the Trail Blazers make all their guards work together? Are the Utah Jazz a…
Yahoo Sports NBABreaking down the Peyton Watson trade, Fever-Wings takeaways + bouncing around with Sarah Kustok | The Dunker Spot
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones analyze the newly five-team trade centered around Nuggets…
Yahoo Sports NBADenver loses big in Watson trade, Cavs’ postseason potential + fantasy football draft tips with Justin Boone and Josh Norris | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh break down the trade sending Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The pair discusses the…
Yahoo Sports NBAWhat the $12.5 billion Lakers sale means for Luka, LA & the NBA | The Big Number
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the jaw-dropping $12.5 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. The duo dives deep into the drama swirling around new…
Yahoo Sports NBACavaliers & Hornets check-in, Fever looking dangerous + contender check-in | The Dunker Spot
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones analyze the Dennis Schröder-Tre Mann trade between the Cleveland…
Yahoo Sports NBAClippers investigation gets even messier + talking Bulls, Grizzlies, Magic & Hawks with Trey Kerby | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor reacts to the latest developments in the investigation into whether the Clippers organization circumvented the NBA's salary cap. ESPN reported…
Yahoo Sports NBASalute to Russell Westbrook, games we're excited about + WNBA Most Improved deep dive | The Dunker Spot
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones salute the amazing career of Russell Westbrook, one of the…
Yahoo Sports NBA2026-27 NBA schedule reaction: homecomings, rookie matchups, biggest storylines & more must-watch games | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor reacts to the 2026-27 NBA schedule! KOC shares his favorite homecomings like Trae Young’s return to Atlanta and LeBron James taking the court in…
Yahoo Sports NBARussell Westbrook retires + Lakers sold in record-breaking deal | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O’Connor and Trey Kirby react to the breaking news of Russell Westbrook’s retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons. Later, KOC and Yaron Weitzman break…
Yahoo Sports NBABreaking down opening week + Christmas slate, Lynx & Mystics continue to roll | The Dunker Spot
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…
Yahoo Sports NBACan Booker bounce back? Pelicans chaos potential, Warriors 'gap year' + will Ben Simmons return? | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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…
Yahoo Sports NBARookie intrigue draft with Sam Vecenie, lessons from Aces-Fever + Team USA roster breakdown | The Dunker Spot
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…
Yahoo Sports NBAIs KD delusional? Draymond's future, state of the Bucks & Kings + why Blazers fans are right to worry | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down the latest offseason storylines, including Kevin Durant’s “delusional” Sixers-Warriors take and Draymond Green's…
Yahoo Sports NBAVegas projections signal new NBA landscape + way too early over/under picks | The Big Number
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…
Yahoo Sports NBAWest non-playoff power rankings, Kelsey Plum's debut + Fever-Lynx takeaways | The Dunker Spot
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…
Yahoo Sports NBABONUS: 500th episode spectacular | The Dunker Spot
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…
Yahoo Sports NBAThe league's least interesting team + KOC's weekend in NYC | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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…
Yahoo Sports NBAWarriors & Nuggets check-in, celebrating greatness + Kelsey Plum trade talk | The Dunker Spot
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…
Yahoo Sports NBALatest on Kawhi, Draymond’s deal + building the best $100M rosters with Tom Haberstroh | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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…
Yahoo Sports NBACan Knicks overcome NBA history to repeat as champs? East title threats + Warriors shaky future | The Big Number
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the New York Knicks’ repeat hopes and whether the dreaded post-championship decline is inevitable next season. Does…
Yahoo Sports NBABreaking down LeBron's fit with 76ers, WNBA All-Star recap + most interesting second half storylines | The Dunker Spot
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to and break down the Sixers signing LeBron James (and…
Yahoo Sports NBASteph Curry’s endgame, Denver’s in a pickle + early East title tiers | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O’Connor takes a look at Steph Curry's future with the Golden State Warriors and the team's hesitation to make win-now moves as the end of their era…
Yahoo Sports NBALeBron James shocks NBA by joining Philadelphia 76ers | The Kevin O'Connor Show
LeBron James is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers, and the shockwaves are significant. The conversation dives deep on why LeBron chose Philly over Miami…