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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 navigate quiet offseasons. From there, they answer a few questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.

On the WNBA side, the guys share their takeaways from Thursday’s showdown between A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart before reveling in their collective greatness. They then shout out other top performers around the league before discussing Kelsey Plum ahead of this weekend’s trade deadline.

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3:20 -- Golden State Warriors

13:43 -- Denver Nuggets

27:10 -- Bennedict Mathurin rumors

31:08 -- Mailbag questions

51:46 -- Aces-Liberty thoughts

01:03:46 -- Saluting greatness

01:15:44 -- Kelsey Plum trade chatter

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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 investment. Could the NBA’s investigation extend well beyond the beginning of training camp and into 2027? What happens with Toronto’s deal to acquire Leonard if so?

KOC & Tom challenge each other to build the best NBA roster with only $100 million as they spotlight the best value contracts and rising stars. Plus, the pair weighs in on Stephen Curry’s future and discusses Draymond Green’s latest contract.

(0:26) Kawhi investigation may drag into 2027

(18:11) Building NBA roster under $100M

(32:18) Draymond Green waives no-trade clause

(35:59) Would Steph Curry fit with Raptors?

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the New York Knicks’ repeat hopes and whether the dreaded post-championship decline is inevitable next season. Does LeBron signing with the Philadelphia 76ers dash their dream?

The duo also spotlights why contenders like the Boston Celtics and the 60-win Detroit Pistons remain serious threats despite offseason changes.

Later, the focus shifts to the Golden State Warriors: Can Stephen Curry expect another deep playoff run, or is Golden State headed the way of the late-era Dirk Nowitzki Mavericks?

(1:49) The Big Number: Can Knicks survive championship hangover?

(18:14) Can 76ers win the East?

(23:51) Can Celtics win the East?

(29:02) Can Pistons win the East?

(37:12) What now for the Warriors?

 

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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, eventually, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope) to a star-studded roster. They discuss LeBron's fit, how he'll help, and potential question marks to monitor moving forward.

On the WNBA side, the guys share their favorite moments from All-Star weekend before digging into the second half storylines that intrigue them the most.

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0:55 -- LeBron James is a Sixer

50:20 -- WNBA All-Star recap

01:11:36 -- Second half storylines, starting with the Aces' defense

01:14:01 -- Napheesa Collier's return

01:18:50 -- Mystics playoff push

01:25:16 -- Historic Fever offense

01:26:40 -- 4-through-7 seed cluster (Wings/Fever/Dream/Liberty)

01:28:06 -- DPOY + All-Rookie thoughts

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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 looms.

KOC also reacts to Denver’s tough cap situation now that they’ve matched Spencer Jones’ offer sheet, reports that Jalen Duren considering signing a qualifying offer with the Pistons and shares his rapid-fire evaluation of Eastern Conference title contenders.

(0:14) Steph Curry's future

(9:35) Nuggets match Jones' offer sheet

(12:50) Will Duren take qualifying option?

(15:49) KOC Show mailbag!

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