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Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh answer listener questions, including whether trading for Harden was a mistake for the Cavs and which surprise team in the East will not make the playoffs. Plus, will LeBron announce his trade at Fanatics Fest?

Later, they discuss Adam Silver’s press conference regarding the second apron, what’s next for the Blazers and the Kawhi Leonard investigation timeline.

(0:32) Latest on LeBron 

(5:01) Harden trade a mistake for Cavs? 

(9:14) Eastern Conference predictions 

(16:14) Top 3 most likely NBA champions 

(26:06) Adam Silver talks second apron, Trail Blazers & Aspiration 

(44:43) Western conference predictions 

(48:30) NBA investigating Gary Trent Jr. contract

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

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the opening weekend of Las Vegas Summer League play. From there, they check in on the LeBron Sweepstakes and other signings around the league.

On the WNBA side, the guys react to the Los Angeles Sparks firing their general manager and explore what may come next. They also check in on the Fever, Aces, and New York Liberty before closing with a simple question: who's the best guard in the league RIGHT NOW?

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com

1:26 -- Caleb Wilson debut

13:34 -- Braydon Burries + Summer League trends

23:10 -- Maleek Thomas

26:03 -- Allen Graves

30:10 -- Other Summer League thoughts (Keaton Wagler, Sergio De Larrea)

34:40 -- LeBron James update

42:15 -- Free agency updates (Victor Wembanyama/Gary Trent Jr/Ziaire Williams)

47:10 -- Sparks fire GM Raegan Pebley

01:04:00 -- Contender check-in (Aces/Fever/Liberty)

01:20: 43 -- Who's the best guard in the league right now?

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Kevin O'Connor answers listener questions about NBA Summer League, free agency and more! Which rookies have impressed KOC the most in Las Vegas so far? Kevin also reacts to Wemby's new contract with the Spurs, the latest LeBron James rumors, breakout candidates for the upcoming season and much, much more.

(0:20) NBA Summer League mailbag

(14:14) KOC Show mailbag

(23:35) Ideal LeBron James destinations

(26:48) Wembanyama's new contract

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Kevin O'Connor is joined by Corey Tulaba & Albert Ghim of No Ceilings to break down the first two days of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The trio shares their favorite rookie and team fits, potential sophomore stars and much more.

 

Then, KOC is joined by Dan Titus to discuss fantasy basketball rookies you won't want to overlook for next season. 

 

(1:00) Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies & Bulls team survey

(8:23) Non-rookie breakout players

(18:49) Best & worst rookie + team fits

(27:41) Standout players from Summer League

(33:37) 2027 & 2028 NBA Draft expectations

(37:35) Fantasy basketball rookie sleepers

(41:47) Fantasy basketball sophomore sleepers

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

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to opening day (and night) of Las Vegas Summer League. They discuss AJ Dybantsa's debut in a showdown against Darryn Peterson and the Jazz, the Darius Acuff-Keaton Wagler duel, the Morez Johnson-Yaxel Lendeborg matchup and much more. 

From there, they discuss the latest NBA news. Is the Kawhi Leonard trade actually in jeopardy? What do we make of this massive six-team trade? Have the Jazz done a good enough job of replacing Walker Kessler?

On the WNBA side, the guys have a nuanced conversation about the Las Vegas Aces' decision to waive Chennedy Carter: where communication might've broken down, some of the on-court shortcomings, and why we haven't heard much from the Aces -- at least not yet.

To close, they discuss this year's All-Star reserves and who could potentially replace Kelsey Plum if she hasn't returned to the court by then.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com

01:15 -- AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson

14:50 -- Keaton Wagler vs Darius Acuff Jr.

20:10 -- Summer League bounce-around

41:50 -- NBA news (Kawhi + free agency)

57:40 -- Aces waive Chennedy Carter

01:20:10 -- All-Star reserves announced

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