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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 the Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks. They break down Houston’s all-or-nothing gamble on veterans like Kevin Durant, OKC’s roster flexibility and subtle strategy shift and the Knicks’ shot at a championship repeat amid new roster dynamics.
(0:29) Entertainment Rankings: Rockets
(06:38) Entertainment Rankings: Thunder
(15:16) Entertainment Rankings: Knicks

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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 LA Clippers, Steve Ballmer and Kawhi for salary cap circumvention. What’s next for the Los Angeles? Hear what KOC has to say on this special episode!

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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 season. The players range from superstars returning or going on revenge tours to new faces in new places to players facing contract extensions or role shifts and much more.

On the WNBA side, the guys take a look at the current playoff picture, using it to check in on all eight teams. The conversation features thoughts on the Lynx's last two losses, the Wings’ winning streak, the Mystics' playoff upside (plus Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen joining Team USA's roster), the Aces adding Kalani Brown, and the guys sharing their favorite potential playoff matchups.

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02:10 -- Most interesting East players

27:10 -- Most interesting West players

55:12 -- Lynx lose two straight

01:04:04 -- Wings finding their flow

01:12:10 -- DeWanna Bonner's Dream debut

01:17:50 -- Caitlin Clark & Aliyah Boston thoughts

01:23:50 -- Mystics playoff upside

01:26:50 -- Aces sign Kalani Brown

01:31:40 -- Favorite potential playoff matchups

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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 what he has to offer with the newly retooled Minnesota Timberwolves.

Then, Celtics reporter Jay King joins to break down the departure of Jaylen Brown from Boston and what that means for this year's roster.

Plus, Yahoo Sports senior writer Kendall Baker shares his experience watching an MLB game on the Apple Vision Pro.

0:00 Welcome

01:17 Inside Jonathan Kuminga's contract with Aaron Turner

57:50 What to expect from Celtics post-Jaylen Brown with Jay King

01:05:47 MLB broadcast using Apple Vision Pro with Kendall Baker



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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. Jonathan Kuminga is heading to Minnesota, while Bennedict Mathurin is heading to New Orleans. The guys discuss how they fit, what they add, and potential shortcomings to monitor.

On the WNBA side, the guys dive deep into the Golden State Valkyries' win streak, and share their takeaways from Thursday night's Liberty-Valkyries matchup. Later, they break down DeWanna Bonner's fit with her new team: the Atlanta Dream

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01:50 -- Jonathan Kuminga to the Wolves

31:35 -- Bennedict Mathurin to the Pelicans

43:08 -- Liberty/Valkyries takeaways

01:03:50 -- What's up with Sabrina Ionescu?

01:17:08 -- DeWanna Bonner to the Dream

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