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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine give their way-too-early awards for the NBA season thus far. They debate whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or 
Nikola Jokić should be the NBA MVP and whether the Rookie of the Year award should be awarded to Cooper Flagg or Cedric Coward. Next, they discuss why it’s a unanimous decision to give Victor Wembyanama the Defensive Player of the Year despite his injury and why Ryan Rollins has the strongest cas...

Ariel Helwani joins Kevin O’Connor in-person for a look at the Knicks’ season so far, from Mike Brown’s uptempo system and deep bench rotation to the frustrations of injuries to Brunson and Anunoby. Kevin and Ariel also react to the latest on the Clippers-Kawhi drama.

Then, Molly Morrison joins Kevin O’Connor to break down the latest NBA news including Victor Wembanyama’s injury and Jalen Duren’s rising star. Morrison shares insight...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones roam the baseline with praise for the Oklahoma City Thunder and surprisingly-feisty Atlanta Hawks.

Then, they check in on the Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Milwaukee Bucks as they deal with teams working to take away their strengths.

Finally, the guys do their first All-Star check-in of the season. Who's in? Who's close? What will the US-based teams look like?

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Kevin O’Connor asks Es Baraheni if he's gone ‘too far or not far enough,' as they break down if the Atlanta Hawks are better without Trae Young, if the Rockets are truly the best offense in the NBA and whether Lauri Markkanen is worth five first-round picks. Plus, will LeBron's return to the reshaped Lakers be clunky? 

Next, they share some early-season overreactions, including whether the Nuggets have the best defense of the Nikola...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Stephen PridGeon-Garner (PHNX Sports) to discuss the surprisingly hot start of the Phoenix Suns.

Then, the guys break down the recent play of Nikola Jokic, who's setting the world on fire with an unrivaled blend of scoring efficiency and playmaking.

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Kevin O’Connor welcomes Tom Haberstroh to discuss Jokic’s historic 55-point night against the Clippers and the impact of Bradley Beal’s injury for LA. Next, they break down the Thunder's defensive masterclass, detailing their victory over the Lakers. The Thunder now boast a 12-1 record, but can they realistically win 70 games this season?

Later, KOC & Tom break down Steph Curry’s 46-point game against the Spurs and Draymond Green’s ...

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to the Dallas Mavericks firing Nico Harrison just ten months after trading Luka Dončić to the Lakers and ask if drafting Cooper Flagg accelerated Nico’s exit timeline. The pair deep dives into Jason Kidd’s future with the Mavs and his role in Nico’s firing. They debate how Dallas can improve its lackluster offense while Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving have been sidelined, and ask if it might make ...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones roam the baseline with some Western Conference love (Nuggets, Rockets) and some surging teams in the East (top-seeded Pistons, rising Raptors).

Then, they react to the breaking news out of Dallas — bye-bye, Nico Harrison — before diving into an odd Memphis Grizzlies season. Finally, they close with some well-deserved player shoutouts.

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Pierre Andresen, aka PeeWeeDaPlug, to discuss the current state of the Dallas Mavericks and if their disappointing 3-7 start will lead to Nico Harrison being fired. They also react to De’Aaron Fox’s return from injury for the Spurs and ask if San Antonio can truly be a title contender when they’re firing on all cylinders. Speaking of firing, with the Orlando Magic struggling despite high expectations, th...

It's time to check on the rookies!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their early impression on 10 of the top rookies from this year's class, digging into what they like and some things they'll be keeping an eye on. The plan is to do a rookie-centric episode at the beginning of each month, with a rotating cast of names to discuss.

After that, the guys give their early impressions of each of the eight Unrivaled rosters and discuss the...

Kevin O’Connor welcomes Tom Haberstroh back to the podcast to unpack the top stories in the NBA this week, starting with Ja Morant & Memphis as they speculate whether the Grizzlies should trade Ja and what they ought to get for him in return if they do. The duo breaks down Minnesota’s flaws, especially their defensive collapse without Rudy Gobert and analyze whether the Timberwolves’ current roster construction has hit a ceiling.

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to the Grizzlies’ most recent drama with Ja Morant and ask: is it time to move on from him? Or should Memphis ride out the turbulence?

With Morant’s dunk numbers slumping and his future in Memphis clouded by tension, Tom & Dan evaluate potential trade destinations including the Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets and more.

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We're bouncing around the league again!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones "Roam the Baseline" with a few Western Conference shoutouts — and a hat tip to a hot start out East. Then, it's time for an identity check for a few teams looking to find themselves. The show closes with player shoutouts, free throws, and an apology to Saints fans.

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight to discuss Ja Morant’s one game suspension. Is it time to panic about Ja’s future with Memphis, or should the organization continue to exercise patience with Morant? The duo also breaks down how the Suns stalled Wemby with double teams as they handed the Spurs their first loss of the season. Plus, is it possible that the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder could win 70 games thi...

We've got a Halloween-themed episode of the Dunker Spot today!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on a few Western conference teams, then have some fun as they bounce around the league. They discuss what's spooking them — good or bad — in the early portion of the season. Then, they close with a round of Trick or Treat, a game where they discuss some interesting early trends and decide if it's unsustainable (trick) or something t...

Kevin O'Connor welcomes Adam Mares for a rapid-fire ‘Trick or Treat’ Halloween special. From Austin Reaves’ breakout start for the Lakers to the Pelicans’ locker room woes, Adam and KOC determine which teams and trends are merely illusions and which are genuine treats. 

The pair breaks down Jonathan Kuminga’s impressive start for Golden State, Miami’s innovative offense and why Paolo Banchero may not be the right star for Orlando’s ...

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down what makes Victor Wembanyama’s 4-0 start with the San Antonio Spurs truly historic, as he does something no other NBA player has EVER done before in a four-game stretch. The episode details how Wemby’s on-court presence reshapes defensive strategy, deters shots at the rim and generates a ripple effect for Spurs teammates. Tom and Dan also dissect the numbers behind San Antonio’s surprising 4-0...

We're roughly a week into the 2025-26 regular season, and the guys have you covered with analysis! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give more of their early takeaways and questions from the season, including: the early dominance of Wemby and Giannis, the Heat pressing the turbo button, the Magic's shaky offense, the Raptors shaky defense, and much more.

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Kevin O'Connor is joined by Dane Moore, host of the Dane Moore NBA Show, to dig into the Timberwolves' complicated point guard situation and the team's shifting identity in a stacked Western Conference. Recorded before the news of Anthony Edwards' hamstring injury, Kevin & Dane react to his evolving role as a potential lead guard with Julius Randle acting as an offensive hub. Plus, why is Minnesota’s defensive rating sliding in non...