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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 into Kuminga’s contract, his fit alongside Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball, and why this is a “prove-it” year for the young forward.

The duo then continues with Kevin's 'Entertainment Rankings' as they preview the upcoming seasons for the Hornets, Pistons, Cavaliers & Pacers.

(0:33) Kuminga signs with Wolves

(16:43) Warriors roster moves

(21:17) Mathurin signs with Pelicans

(27:34) Entertainment Rankings: Hornets

(37:44) Entertainment Rankings: Pistons

(46:27) Entertainment Rankings: Cavs

(55:17) Entertainment Rankings: Pacers

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Tom Haberstroh welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Amin Elhassan to break down the NBA’s ongoing investigation into Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers. From the $28 million no-show endorsement deal with Aspiration and the latest trade hold between the Clippers and Raptors, Tom and Amin lay out what’s real and what’s myth in one of the league’s most consequential off-court stories.

(1:17) The Big Number: days since the investigation began

(22:25) Are Amin & Pablo out to get Kawhi?

(28:51) Is LeBron's $300 million loan circumventing the cap?

(41:22) Are the Raptors hoping LA gets a slap on the wrist?

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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 Thompson is heading to Miami, while DeMar DeRozan is heading to Denver. The guys discuss how they fit, what they add, and potential shortcomings to monitor.

On the WNBA side, the guys dive deep into the Atlanta Dream's win streak, share their takeaways from another awesome Lynx-Valkyries matchup, and check in on the Leonie-is-back New York Liberty. Later, they react to NaLyssa Smith's injury and what that means for the Aces, and explore potential landing spots for the recently bought-out DeWanna Bonner.

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01:08 -- Klay Thompson to the Heat

19:02 -- DeMar DeRozan to the Nuggets

38:20 -- Atlanta Dream

59:45 -- Valkyries/Lynx takeaways

01:14:30 -- Here comes the Liberty

01:21:10 -- Aces lose NaLyssa Smith; what's next?

01:56:20 -- Potential DeWanna Bonner landing spots

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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 sleeper playoff team? The duo also looks at the Wizards with their addition of the No. 1 pick, AJ Dybantsa, how the Raptors will handle Kawhi's return and what to expect from Cooper Flagg in year two with the Mavericks.

Later, they break down the news of Klay Thompson signing with the Miami Heat.

(0:49) Entertainment Rankings: Trail Blazers

(08:18) Entertainment Rankings: Jazz

(15:44) Entertainment Rankings: Wizards

(26:05) Entertainment Rankings: Raptors

(37:28) Entertainment Rankings: Mavericks

(47:14) Klay Thompson signs with Heat

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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 forward Peyton Watson heading to the Cavaliers and Max Strus heading to the Clippers. They once again check the temperature with the Cavaliers while digging into what this move means for the Nuggets.

On the WNBA side, the guys discuss their takeaways from Thursday's star-studded showdown between the Fever and Wings, salute the awesome WNBA career of Nneka Ogwumike, and highlight Angel Reese's week.

Then, they're joined by the great Sarah Kustok (WNBA on NBC/Peacock, YES Network and more) to bounce around the league. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss the awesomeness of the Lynx, the half-court questions surrounding the Valkyries, where things stand with the MVP race and much more.

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01:09 -- Peyton Watson trade thoughts

32:02 -- Fever-Wings

45:14 -- Salute to Nneka Ogwumike

50:55 -- Salute to Angel Reese

53:09 -- Sarah Kustok joins the show!

 

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