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Kevin O’Connor and Trey Kirby react to the breaking news of Russell Westbrook’s retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons.

Later, KOC and Yaron Weitzman break down the bombshell sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner. The pair unpacks the federal investigation surrounding Mark Walter's finances, speculates on what this means for Rob Pelinka’s future and more.

(0:24) Russell Westbrook retires

(7:36) Lakers sold for $12 billion

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

First, the opening week and Christmas Day slates have been released! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones analyze each of the matchups, then talk through potential snubs from the primetime matchups.

On the WNBA side, the guys salute the recent winning of the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx and rising-up-the-rank Washington Mystics! From there, they check in on a crowded race in the 4-through-8 seeds, with a bit of a check-in on the Dallas Wings as teams have worked to adjust to them.

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1:10 -- Opening Day

10:20 -- ESPN Wednesday double-header

16:20 -- ESPN Thursday double-header

24:20 -- Amazon Prime double-header

34:50 -- Christmas Day slate

50:06 -- Minnesota Lynx

01:05:13 -- Washington Mystics

01:19:05 -- Identity Check for 4-8

01:23:20 -- How concerned should we be about the Wings?

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Kevin O'Connor continues his NBA 'Entertainment Rankings' by breaking down the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans. Will Devin Booker bounce back to true superstar form? Can Derik Queen improve his defense?

KOC also comments on Ben Simmons' apparent attempt at a comeback, the T-Wolves trip to Paris, Don Nelson’s legacy and the Warriors’ “gap year.”

(0:30) Entertainment rankings: Suns

(7:52) Entertainment rankings: Pelicans

(15:52) Could Ben Simmons return?

(17:10) Timberwolves in France

(18:18) NBA legend, Don Nelson, died Sunday

(20:15) Warriors 'gap year'

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

First, Sam Vecenie (Game Theory Podcast, The Athletic) makes his return! The guys participate in a Rookie Intrigue draft, each selecting the five players they're most intrigued by for this upcoming season.

On the WNBA side, the guys break down an electric game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever and talk through some of the broader lessons to take away. From there, they briefly check in on the streaking Mystics and the reeling Wings, evaluate the Team USA World Cup roster, and salute Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's run in New York.

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2:30 -- Rookie Intrigue Draft

01:02:30 -- Aces-Fever

01:28:16 -- Mystics keep winning

01:30:56  -- Are the Wings okay?

01:33:53 -- Team USA roster announced

01:40:03 -- Salute to Betnijah Laney-Hamilton

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Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down the latest offseason storylines, including Kevin Durant’s “delusional” Sixers-Warriors take and Draymond Green's future after not securing a no trade clause. The pair also discuss Anthony Davis’ future with the Washington Wizards, Dillon Brooks’ new deal with the Phoenix Suns and Kevin's evaluation of the Bucks and Kings for the 2026-27 season.

Later, Adam Gold joins the show to break down Tom Dundon's tenure as owner of the Carolina Hurricanes and if his controversial ownership style will translate to success in the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers.

(1:02) KD comments on 76ers roster

(13:18) Draymond no trade clause

(20:05) Dillon Brooks extends with Suns

(23:13) AD & Wizards unlikely to extend

(29:35) NBA Entertainment Rankings: Bucks

(40:26) NBA Entertainment Rankings: Kings

(59:12) Adam Gold talks Tom Dundon

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