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Kevin O'Connor breaks down the biggest action from Wednesday night's NBA games including Victor Wembanyama's historic performance vs. the Mavericks, Luka's continued dominance for the Lakers and Jaylen Brown's defense against the Pistons. Plus, is it already time to panic for the Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets?

Later, Kevin O'Connor and Sam Vecenie preview the wide-open 2027 NBA Draft class, compare top prospects Tyran Stokes and Bruce Branch to recent No. 1 picks and spotlight key returners to college that NBA teams are tracking. But first, the pair react to how rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is performing so far this season for Golden State and speculate on whether the Warriors are up to something sneaky with the Porzingis situation. Plus, would shortening NBA games to 40 minutes help reduce star player injuries?

(0:35) 76ers beat Pistons
(2:56) Hornets lose to Nets
(6:16) Cavs lose to banged-up Thunder
(9:18) Wemby's massive game vs. Mavs
(11:55) Luka & Lakers beat Kings
(19:45) Which teams move East in NBA expansion?
(23:20) Yaxel Lendeborg early season performances
(35:34) Warriors aren't paying Porzingis
(47:33) NBA moving to 40 min games?
(1:00:38) Potential no. 1 picks in 2027 NBA Draft
(1:13:50) Returning and two-year college players to watch

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

On the NBA side, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones bounce around the league with thoughts and observations from this weekend! Salutes are in order for the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks, as well as players ranging from superstars like Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum, to stars-in-their-roles like Paul Reed and Neemias Queta.

On the WNBA side, the guys react to the Golden State Valkyries securing their first championship -- in two seasons! -- with a gritty Game 7 victory over the Atlanta Dream. They salute the journeys of both teams, then close with thoughts about the New York Liberty deciding to part ways with head coach Chris DeMarco.

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(2:23) Golden State Warriors
(19:34) Dallas Mavericks
(39:10) Player shoutouts (Victor Wembanyama, Jayson Tatum, Luka Doncic, Jeremiah Fears and more)
(52:09) The Golden State Valkyries are champions
(1:18:24) Respect the journey of the Atlanta Dream
(1:28:09) New York Liberty part ways with head coach Chris DeMarco

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Kevin O'Connor is joined by JE Skeets to react to the biggest news from the weekend including Yaxel Lendeborg's massive game against the Clippers, the Lakers' high-scoring victory against the Raptors, the Thunder dealing with yet another injury as Chet Holmgren is out for several weeks and more. Plus, which teams have surprised so far this season, whether for good or bad?

Up next, KOC is joined by Steve Ceruti for a deep dive into the Orlando Magic's season so far. Does the team have a personnel problem or does head coach Sean Sweeney just need more time to put the pieces together? Later, Kevin shares his latest Power Rankings now that the first two weeks of the 2026-27 NBA season are in the books.

(0:24) Yaxel scores 37 points
(9:09) Lakers beat Raptors
(18:59) Chet Holmgren out with injury
(28:19) Pacers struggle without Haliburton
(34:13) Surprise teams so far this season
(43:17) Orlando Magic check-in
(56:54) Southeast division updates
(1:21:23) NBA Power Rankings version 1.0



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Kevin O'Connor and Steve Jones react to the latest news including the Miami Heat finally earning their first win of the season against the Atlanta Hawks and AJ Dybantsa making his NBA debut with the Washington Wizards. The pair react to the Mavericks' blowout win against the Thunder, celebrate Cooper Flagg's spectacular performance and speculate if OKC might bring back a former player to fill the gaps that injuries have left on their roster.
KOC & Steve also break down Brandon Miller's recent leap for the Hornets, review the gameplay of rookies Keaton Wagler and Mikel Brown Jr. and a vintage Steph Curry performance against the Timberwolves.
(0:38) Heat beat Hawks for 1st win this season
(13:04) AJ Dybantsa NBA debut
(18:52) Mavs hand OKC 1st loss this season
(31:10) Brandon Miller taking a leap for Charlotte
(40:00) Rookie Review: Keaton Wagler
(44:23) Rookie Review: Mikel Brown Jr.
(48:43) Steph Curry vs. Wolves
(51:42) Injuries abound early in NBA season

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Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh recap the latest NBA news starting with injuries to OKC stars Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. The duo dives into the drama in Denver with Jokic’s friction with fans and whether the Nuggets are slipping as contenders. KOC & Tom also react to Cooper Flagg’s incredible performance against the Miami Heat and the news that Kawhi Leonard will miss several weeks with a knee injury.

Later, they share their rookie first impressions spotlighting big names like Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson as well as more under-the-radar players like Allen Graves, Trevon Brazile and Meleek Thomas.

(1:15) OKC injury updates
(8:50) Jokic claps back at Nuggets fans
(15:46) Cooper Flagg vs. Miami
(20:22) Jaren Jackson Jr. & Markkanen injured
(23:46) Rookie first impressions
(43:09) Kawhi out for several weeks
(45:58) Rookie first impressions continued

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