Russell Westbrook Deserves His Flowers! + Reacting To NBA Schedule Release Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-23 | Russell Westbrook Deserves His Flowers! + Reacting To NBA Schedule Release
Can The Hawks Repeat Their Success From Last Season? w/ David Lee Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-22 | Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by David Lee (The Hardwood Collective, Hawks Film Room) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Atlanta Hawks. They talk about the Hawks' electric run post-Trae Young trade, next steps for Jalen Johnson, what people miss about Dyson Daniels, Lu Dort's addition and much more!0:00 Hawks season preview6:55 - Atlanta defense12:54 How does Lu Dort fit?21:20 Expectations for Jalen Johnson31:57 Dyson Daniels development41:40 How good is Atlanta's bench?π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
The TRUE Value of Team Chemistry with Joon Lee Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-21 | Kevin OβConnor welcomes YouTuber and independent sports journalist Joon Lee for a wide-ranging conversation on analytics and their impact on modern sports. Joon shares insights on why teams like the Thunder and Dodgers are ahead of the curve, and why Boston Celtics fans might be frustrated by the team's data-driven strategies. The duo also covers how to quantify clutch performance, their fantasy football philosophies, and the Patriots win against the Steelers on Sunday.0:27 Takeover of analytics in sports16:44 Boston Celtics shooting strategy21:05 Potential NBA rule changes27:08 MLB talk36:41 Patriots beat Steelers + Fantasy Football update π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
KOCs NBA Entertainment Rankings For 2026-27 Season (All 30 Teams) Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-20 | Kevin O'Connor ranks all 30 teams in his 2026-27 NBA Entertainment Rankings! Kevin bases these rankings not just off of roster talent, but also watchability, chaos potential & more.0:07 #30 - Nets5:09 #29 - Bucks15:59 #28 - Kings25:37 #27 - Suns32:59 #26 - Pelicans40:47 #25 - Clippers44:11 #24 - Warriors51:43 #23 - Bulls59:38 #22 - Grizzlies1:05:29 #21 - Magic1:14:12 #20 - Hawks1:20:10 #19 - Trail Blazers1:27:34 #18 - Jazz1:34:57 #17 - Wizards1:45:02 #16 - Raptors1:56:17 #15 - Mavericks2:05:53 #14 - Hornets2:16:00 #13 - Pistons2:24:21 #12 - Cavaliers2:33:05 #11 - Pacers2:45:17 #10 - Celtics3:00:32 #9 - Rockets3:06:26 #8 - Thunder3:14:53 #7 - Knicks3:26:12 #6 - Heat3:52:10 #5 - Nuggets3:58:50 #4 - Lakers4:24:55 #3 - Spurs4:33:18 #2 - Timberwolves4:43:54 #1 - 76ersπ Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Why The Grizzlies Could Make A Playoff Run Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-19 | The Grizzlies have turned over a new leaf, ushering out the old guard in Ja Morant & Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis will now be led by Cam Boozer, Zach Edey & crew. Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh talk about the fun Grizzlies and what could lie ahead. Could Cam Boozer be an All-Star this year? Can Zach Edey stay healthy for most of the upcoming season? This group has a lot of young talent and if they could put it all together, it could look real scary for some of these teams in the Western Conference.π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
The Case For The Wizards Making The NBA Playoffs Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-18 | The Wizards have completely overhauled their team, adding former All-Stars into the fold in Anthony Davis & Trae Young and adding the #1 overall pick from the 2026 NBA Draft in AJ Dybantsa. This group is teeming with young talent and there's an outside chance this team could make some real noise late into the season and play spoiler to some of the Eastern Conference's best teams. Add in Tre Johnson, Alex Sarr & Kyshawn George, this Wizards team is really interesting.π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
How Will Lakers Handle Post-LeBron Era? w/ Jason Timpf Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-18 | Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Jason Timpf (Hoops Tonight, The Volume) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Los Angeles Lakers. They talk through the Lakers' offseason roster overhaul, next steps for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, what to expect from Walker Kessler, early thoughts on how the Lakers may look to defend, and much more!Check out our interview with Natasha Howard: youtu.be/yqIxwDsCGIcCheck out today's WNBA conversation: youtu.be/bXp7sPFjFEk0:00 Welcome2:42 Expectations for Lakers 6:45 What's next for Luka Doncic?24:23 How will Walker Kessler fit?34:00 Next steps for Austin Reaves46:14 Most exciting new additions55:37 Ideal lineups-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Which Bad NBA Teams Can Make A Playoff Run This Season? Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-18 | Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh draft the teams they believe will make the NBA Playoffs in 2026-27 from the pool of teams that did not make it last season.π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Can Haliburton Lead The Pacers Back To The Playoffs? Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-17 | Tyrese Haliburton is back from a missed season due to his torn achilles from Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the OKC Thunder. 7 of their major players including Tyrese are back this season for the 2026-27 so that begs the question, can this group get back to the playoffs and if so, how far can they go?π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
How will Kawhi Leonard fit in with the Toronto Raptors? W/ Samson Folk Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-15 | Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones areΒ joined by Samson Folk (Raptors Republic) for a wide-ranging conversation about the TorontoΒ Raptors.They talk through the finally completed Kawhi Leonard trade and how he fits on both ends,Β Scottie Barnes' growth and two-way usage,Β the importance of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, the budding stardom of Collin Murray-Boyles and much more!Check out today's WNBA convo here: youtu.be/UKXiXft3U00If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us atΒ dunkerspot@yahoo.com0:00 Welcome01:00 Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors is official04:224 How will Kawhi fit in Toronto? 20:30 Next steps for Scottie Barnes33:50 Importance of Immanuel Quickley39:17 Importance of RJ Barrett48:32 Ideal lineups-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Are The 76ers The Most Talented Team In The NBA? Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-15 | The 76ers have revolutionized their outlook in just one summer, bolstering their already talented starting lineup with LeBron James & Jaylen Brown, while also adding some depth in Anfernee Simons, Dean Wade & Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Marcus Thompson has one question, is there too much talent? The 76ers have potentially 5 players that could be a leader on a team, so will Nick Nurse and company have the ability to manage it all?Kevin O'Connor has officially finished his entertainment rankings, making the Philadelphia 76ers the most entertaining team heading into the upcoming season. The ceiling is extremely high, with a lot of interesting storylines that could add some chaos, this 76ers will be a team everyone will have their eyes on.π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
How Will LaMelo Ball Change This Timberwolves Team? Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-14 | In one offseason the Timberwolves have become one of the most exciting, entertaining teams in basketball with all of the changes they've made to the roster. Their two biggest additions in LaMelo Ball & Jonathan Kuminga will change a lot about how this team looks on both offense & defense. Kevin O'Connor & Marcus Thompson discuss what they expect from this team, all of the good and potentially some of the bad for this upcoming NBA season.π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
How Can The Spurs Get Even Better? Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-12 | The San Antonio Spurs had an excellent run last year, just coming up short to the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals. Their core is already in place, but how can this team get even better? Can Victor Wembanyama become an even better offensive player? Can Stephon Castle become a better shooter? What can we expect from year-2 Dylan Harper?Without question, the Spurs are one of the best teams in the NBA and will be a very exciting watch this upcoming season.π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
How Celtics New Roster Impacts Jayson Tatum w/ Noa Dalzell Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-11 | Celtics Expectations + How Bostonβs New Roster Impacts Jayson Tatum W/ Noa DalzellNekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog and You Got Boston! Podcast to break down the expectations for the Celtics heading into the 2026-27 season.They talk through last year's "surprising" success,Β the Jaylen Brown/Paul George swap, expectationsΒ for Jayson Tatum, potential role shifts from Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, and much more.0:00 Welcome01:05 Celtics' expectations04:40 Joe Mazzulla's evolution09:24 Biggest question around the celtics12:42 Paul George's fit in Boston17:00 How will Mitchell Robinson fit?22:30 ideal lineups 24:30 Jayson Tatum's expectations40:53 Derrick White expectations-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Can The New-Look Lakers Contend In The West? w/ Raj Chipalu Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-10 | The Lakers have completely overhauled their roster from last season, most notably with LeBron James departing to Philadelphia and the Lakers making a big trade acquisition for Walker Kessler. While the Lakers have acquired many new pieces, do they have enough to put this group over the top?0:00 The Lakers are deep, but who's the 5th starter?3:06 Too many specialists on this team?5:04 Kessler's impact could outweigh the Lakers lack of perimeter defense8:24 The Lakers looked great in minutes with just Luka & Reaves9:08 Luka is looking good this summer!11:36 Could Luka win MVP this season?12:48 Collin Sexton will be a huge help this season16:13 Could Cam Carr contribute as a rookie?18:58 Any hope left for Dalton Knecht or Bronny James?23:22 What's the biggest concern for the Lakers?π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
The Nuggets Have A Lot Of Concerns This Season Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-09 | The Denver Nuggets have so many questions surrounding their team this season, between the starting lineup struggles and the dearth of depth, as well as JokiΔ's looming contract extension...0:00 The Nuggets are very concerning6:45 KOC gives away a Siakam jersey!7:48 Ben Simmons signs 1-yr deal with Kingsπ Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Do The Miami Heat Have Enough Shooting? w/ Brady Hawk Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-09 | The Miami Heat might have enough shooting, but do they have enough variety when it comes to shooting? Brady Hawk joins the show to discuss some concerns around this brand new Miami Heat roster. Brady & Kevin take a dive into discussing what Spo will bring to the table, what surprises we could see of the bench for Miami and where the Heat fall amongst the rest of the contenders.0:00 Does Miami have enough shooting?3:25 How will Spoelstra handle this roster?5:40 Ryan Conwell could play a key role for Miami this year!7:50 What to expect from Pelle Larsson?9:42 What needs to go right for Nikola Jovic?12:32 Giannis can bring real confidence to this team16:40 Defense will and should be Miami's calling card18:14 Where does Miami rank amongst contenders?21:31 Bam's evolution as a playerπ Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
I Redrafted The 2016 NBA Draft Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-08 | Kevin O'Connor decides to redraft the top ten selections of the 2016 NBA Draft, ten years later!π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=10:00 The 2016 NBA Draft Revisited0:03 #11:32 #23:25 #34:40 #46:30 #58:08 #69:37 #710:48 #812:48 #914:38 #10
How will Giannis and Bam Fit Together? + Klay Thompson Expectations w/ Couper Moorhead Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-08 | On today's episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Coup Moorhead to check-in on the Miami Heat.They discuss expectations for Giannis in Miami, next steps for Bam Adebayo and how Klay Thompson will fit with the Heat.Plus, what are the ideal lineups for Miami? Will Giannis hurt or help Bam's DPOY case next season? They give their insight. 0:00 Welcome01:05 Coup Moorhead joins the show03:21 How will Giannis fit in Miami?08:48 Erik Spoelstra's impact19:56 Next steps for Bam Adebayo28:53 How will Klay Thompson fit?33:21 Ideal lineups37:14 Tim Hardaway Jr. & Bobby Portis expectations39:41 What's needed from Davion Mitchell?42:30 What's needed from Andrew Wiggins?-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Amen Thompson Gets PAID + NBA Issues Clippers BIGGEST Punishment In NBA History Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-04 | Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss Amen Thompson agreeing to a hefty -- but non-max -- rookie extension with the Houston Rockets. What are Thompson's expectations heading into the 2026-27 season? They give their insight.Next, the Clippers investigation has finally reached its end, and the punishment is daunting. The duo discussed the critical long-term, team-building questions for the Clippers moving forward.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us atΒ dunkerspot@yahoo.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!
Ben Simmons Is BACK! How Will He Impact The Kings? Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-04 | Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the latest news that Ben Simmons is making his return, signing a one-year deal with the Kings! They discuss their expectations for his return, how he will fit with the Kings and whether Sacramento is the right landing spot for his return.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us atΒ dunkerspot@yahoo.com0:00 Welcome0:10 Ben Simmons agrees to 1-year, $3.5M deal with Kings3:24 How will he fit with Kings?-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Can The Knicks Repeat As NBA Finals Champions? w/ Sam Amick Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-04 | The New York Knicks coming fresh off of an NBA Finals run, are headed into the 2026-27 NBA season with mostly the same group, with the loss of Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics. With no team able to repeat since the Golden State Warriors in 2017 & 2018, could the Knicks do it again? Kevin O'Connor & Sam Amick discuss what would have to go right for the Knicks to do it.π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
How the Timberwolves Shakeup Will UNLOCK Anthony Edwards w/ Dane Moore Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-04 | Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Dane Moore to share their expectations for the Minnesota Timberwolves after adding LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga into the lineup. Next, the trio discusses how Anthony Edwards has grown as a player, the impact of Rudy Gobert and the growth of Jaden McDaniels. Plus, how will Minnesota handle the lineup changes? They give their insights.0:00 Welcome5:51 How will LaMelo fit on this team?14:50 Anthony Edwards growth areas26:52 How will Kuminga fit defensively?34:48 Next steps for Jaden McDaniels43:17 Ayo Dosunmu's role
Can The Thunders Role Players Step Up In 2026-27? w/ Sam Amick Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-03 | The OKC Thunder made a lot of cost-cutting moves this summer, losing some key pieces in Lu Dort & Isaiah Joe. Can the rest of the depth on this Thunder team step up and replace their prodution? Sam Amick joins Kevin O'Connor to discuss all things OKC heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
EMERGENCY POD: NBA Rules Clippers GUILTY of Cap Circumvention! Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-02 | Kevin O'Connor reacts LIVE to Wednesday's breaking news that the NBA has concluded its investigation of the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, resulting in a massive penalty of five first-round picks, a $30 million fine to owner Steve Ballmer and more.π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Are The Rockets Becoming Underrated? w/ Sam Amick Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-02 | The Houston Rockets could be one of the most fascinating teams in the NBA for the 2026-27 season. Although they came short of expectations last season due to injury, but this lineup is still really strong with Durant coming back as well as Fred Van Vleet & Steven Adams returning from injury.π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Who Are The 10 Most Interesting Players In The West? Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-01 | Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones each give their top 5 picks for the most interesting players in the Western Conference.They discuss their expectations for Victor Wembanyama, what the future is for Steph Curry in Golden State and Anthony Edwards' impact on the new-look Wolves.0:00 Welcome!01:01 Cason Wallace03:08 Victor Wembanyama06:14 Brandin Podziemski08:28 Stephen Curry10:48 Jusuf Nurkic12:43 Nikola Jokic16:43 Scoot Henderson18:19 Anthony Edwards20:38 Keegan Murray22:14 Stephon Castle24:19 Damian Lillard-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=10:00 Welcome01:01 Cason Wallace03:08 Victor Wembanyama06:14 Brandin Podziemski08:28 Stephen Curry10:48 Jusuf Nurkic12:43 Nikola Jokic16:43 Scoot Henderson18:19 Anthony Edwards20:38 Keegan Murray22:14 Stephon Castle24:19 Damian Lillard
Who Are The 10 Most Interesting Players In The East? Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-09-01 | Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones each give their Top 5 most interesting players of the 2026-27 season in the Eastern Conference. They discuss their expectations for the reigning Knicks champions, how LeBron will fit with the 76ers and what Haliburton's comeback will look like for the Pacers. All that and more!3:30 Jalen Brunson5:20 Josh Hart9:20 LeBron James11:20 Ausar Thompson14:40 James Harden17:24 Payton Pritchard19:33 Tyrese Haliburton21:52 Ivica Zubac23:47 Jalen Suggs25:08 Giannis Antetokounmpo-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Will The Post-Jaylen Brown Celtics Be Any Good? Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-31 | In a world where the Celtics do not have Jaylen Brown, Jay King joins Kevin O'Connor to discuss the season ahead for the Boston Celtics. Between Paul George's fit with the team, the addition of Mitchell Robinson and figuring out this team's 5th starter, there is a lot to talk about as Kevin O'Connor continues his entertainment rankings.0:00 Jay King joins the show0:28 What's the vibe with the Celtics?1:50 Celtics could be good...2:50 What does Jay think the Celtics' starting 5 will be?5:00 5th starting spot is very flexible8:50 Did the Celtics get BETTER this offseason?11:38 How will Paul George fit with the Celtics?π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Jonathan Kumingas Agent Explains What Happened In Free Agency Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-31 | Aaron Turner, agent of Jonathan Kuminga joins Kevin O'Connor for an exclusive interview to discuss the entire free agency process for his client and what led to him eventually signing a 2-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He also explains the pitch he and Kuminga received from Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards & now head coach, Chris Finch.0:00 Aaron Turner joins the show1:00 Warriors was never on the table2:50 Importance to un-spin the narrative of turning down money7:47 Is it fair to say Minnesota was a fumble recovery? 9:21 Kuminga was the best player on the Hawks13:58 JK & Hawks went their own way14:53 How willl Minnesota will unlock Kuminga?17:53 Aaron reveals the pitch to JK from Minnesota25:10 What went wrong with Kuminga and GSW?27:08 "When you make a demand, there needs to be demand"28:34 Kuminga continues to get stuck in the middle of many situation32:50 Where do these salary numbers come from?37:52 Will we see Kuminga as a screener?42:36 Best case scenario for Kuminga this season?π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
The NBA Has Missed Tyrese Haliburton... Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-30 | Tyrese Haliburton is BACK! After tearing his achilles in the 2025 NBA Finals against the OKC Thunder, Hali has missed over a year of basketball. That 2024-25 Pacers squad was so much fun, one of the best cinderella type of runs we have seen in the NBA Playoffs as of late. Hali's return will bring many eyes back to the Pacers IF Haliburton can return back to the level of play he was playing at pre-injury. Jayson Tatum recently returned from an achilles injury late last season and he didn't quite look himself. Kevin & Tom discuss what to expect from Haliburton in his first year back from injury after being out for over 15 months.π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Evan Mobley Is The Key To The Cavs Long-Term Success Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-29 | The Cleveland Cavaliers finally made their big splash and acquired Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets in a sign-and-trade deal that landed a 4-yr $88 million contract for Watson with the Cavaliers. After years of regular season success and playoff shortcomings, Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh discuss what it'll take for the Cavaliers to make that splash in the postseason. As always, Kevin let's us know that it's on Evan Mobley to take this team as far as they can go.π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Should We Be Worried About The Pistons? Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-29 | Jalen Duren remains UNSIGNED as a restricted free agent, as the negotiations continue between he and the Detroit Pistons. It's hard to imagine that Duren wouldn't be back in Detroit in some capacity even after a tough playoff performance in 2026, but the length of these discussions certainly give some pause. Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh discuss the ramifications of their contract talks and what lies ahead for the Pistons.π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Mathurin Signs w/ Pelicans! Are They Building Something Real? Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-28 | Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to Bennedict Mathurin signing with the New Orleans Pelicans. How will he fit defensively? Where will he make the biggest impact? Where will the Pelicans fall in the West? The duo gives their insight!0:00 Welcome:10 Bennedict Mathurin signs two-year, $16million deal2:52 How will he fit?5:48 What's next for New Orleans?-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
How Jonathan Kuminga will UNLOCK the Timberwolves offense Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-28 | Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down Jonathan Kuminga signing with the Minnesota Timberwolves. They discuss how he will unlock the Wolves' offense, whether he can fit defensively in Minnesota's ecosystem and why Minnesota may be the best culture fit for him.0:00 Welcome0:15 Kuminga to the Wolves2:07 How will he fit in Minnesota?-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Can The Hornets Replace LaMelo Balls Production? Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-28 | After an impressive season for Charlotte in 2026, the Hornets decided to part ways with LaMelo Ball, a move that shocked many around the league. In exchange for LaMelo Ball & Josh Green, the Hornets got Naz Reid in return (as well as draft capital) & he will be expected to start at the 4 for the Hornets this upcoming season. Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh take a dive into the numbers to see how things will go this season for the Hornets without LaMelo for the first time in six seasons.π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
The Mavericks Could Shock Everybody This Season! Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-27 | The Dallas Mavericks made some changes this summer, one of their biggest changes was hiring first time NBA coach Dusty May, the former coach of the Michigan Wolverines. The Mavericks also add Morez Johnson, May's former player, as well as the return of Kyrie Irving after missing last year due to injury. Kevin & Andrew Sharp discuss what the pairing of Flagg & Kyrie and what it could mean for the success of the Mavs this season.π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
How Will Kuminga Fit With The Wolves? Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-27 | Jonathan Kuminga has finally found a home, signing a 2-yr $13 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The second year includes a player option for Jonathan Kuminga. The starting 5 for Minnesota now looks like LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniel, Jonathan Kuminga & Rudy Gobert. While there are going to be some questions with this group, there certainly is a ton of potential for this team to do something special. Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh discuss what things could look like for the Wolves.0:00 Jonathan Kuminga signs to the Wolves4:15 How well does Kuminga mesh with this group?7:30 This is a good low risk move for the Wolves10:35 Can Kuminga embrace his role?11:30 Is the Wolves defense potentially concerning?π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Kuminga Signs w/ Wolves, Will Steph be a Warrior FOREVER? + More NBA Offseason Updates Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-27 | Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh react to Jonathan Kuminga signing with the Timberwolves, the Warriors offseason moves and continue Kevinβs βEntertainment Rankings.βπ Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Could The Raptors Win The East In 2027? Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-27 | With the Kawhi Leonard deal still pending & most likely happening, the Toronto Raptors land at #16 on Kevin O'Connor's entertainment rankings. KOC is joined by Andrew Sharp to discuss the very exciting lineup that could be rolling out on opening night for the Raptors and what their future holds.π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
3 Myths Surrounding the Clippers Investigation 357 Days After it Began Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-26 | Tom Haberstroh welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Amin Elhassan to break down the NBAβs 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 whatβs real and whatβs myth in one of the leagueβs most consequential off-court stories.0:17 The Big Number: days since the investigation began21:13 Are Amin & Pablo out to get Kawhi?27:27 Is LeBron's $300 million loan circumventing the cap?39:58 Are the Raptors hoping LA gets a slap on the wrist?Β π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
The Wizards Could Be A Winning Team This Year! Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-26 | Kevin O' Connor ranks the Wizards 17th in his entertainment rankings, joined by long-time Wizards enthusiast in Andrew Sharp. Between the young talent and the veterans on this team, this group could be really interesting this season!π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Why DeMar DeRozan to the Denver Nuggets Makes Sense Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-25 | Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down all angles of DeMar DeRozan heading to the Denver Nuggets. They discuss how he can unlock the Nuggets' offense and potential shortcomings to monitor. Plus, will he start for Denver?0:00 Welcome0:15 DeMar DeRozan's fit in Denver05:22 How DeMar DeRozan strengthens the offense08:46 Who is going to fix Denver's defense?14:11 Does DeMar DeRozan start for the Nuggets?-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers! Whatβs Next for Denver? + James Harden Returns to Cleveland
How will Klay Thompson fit with the Heat? Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-25 | Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down how Klay Thompson will fit in with the Miami Heat, whether he will make a difference defensively and what lineups he unlocks for the Heat.0:00 How will he fit in Miami?8:01 What is going to be asked of Klay defensively?12:35 What lineups can they get into?-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers! Whatβs Next for Denver? + James Harden Returns to Cleveland
The Jazzs Youth Movement Makes Them Very Exciting Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-24 | The Utah Jazz's starting five just got really interesting. With the addition of Darryn Peterson, the Jazz continue to infuse a lot of youth into this group and that is why Kevin O'Connor is ranking them 18th on their entertainment rankings list.0:00 The Jazz's new lineup looks good0:52 Sneaky playoff team?1:07 KOC explains his entertainment ranking system2:27 Utah's youth really makes this team interesting4:26 Can Will Hardy get creative with this team?6:20 This could be one of the best teams in the west over the next few yearsπ Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Klay Thompson Signs With The Miami Heat! + DeMar Joins The Nuggets Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-24 | Klay Thompson cleared waivers with the Dallas Mavericks and officially signs a 2 year, $13 million contract with the Miami Heat, bolstering the Heat's rotation after recently adding Giannis Antetoukounmpo into the fold. KOC & Andrew Sharp react to the news as well as giving their additional thoughts on the Cavs acquiring Peyton Watson.0:00 Klay signs with the Heat3:50 The Nuggets lose Peyton Watson, sign DeMar DeRozanπ Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Ranking The Most Entertaining NBA Teams! + Klay Finds A Home w/ Andrew Sharp Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-24 | 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 Blazers8:18 Entertainment Rankings: Jazz15:44 Entertainment Rankings: Wizards26:05 Entertainment Rankings: Raptors37:28 Entertainment Rankings: Mavericks47:14 Klay Thompson signs with Heat
Do The Blazers Have Too Many Guards? Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-24 | Kevin O'Connor continues his entertainment rankings, beginning with the #19 ranked team on his list with the Portland Trail Blazers. 0:00 Andrew Sharp joins the show0:28 What will the Blazers do with all of these guards?3:23 KOC explains why he ranks them at 194:28 How do Dame & Ja pair together?6:10 Why is Sharp low on the Blazers?π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
The NBAs Most Exciting Comeback Players In 2027! Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-23 | We haven't seen Pacers star PG Tyrese Haliburton since June 22 of 2025, 14 months missing due to his torn achilles. Without question, Haliburton's return will have everyone's eyes on Indiana this season. Tom & Dan also talk about Zach Edey who played just 11 games last year, another young player they're really excited to see going into the 2026-27 NBA season.0:00 Tyrese Haliburton5:16 Zach Edey------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Whos Under The Most Pressure In The NBA In 2027? Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-22 | Kevin O'Connor lets us know which 5 individuals should be sweating heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.0:00 Ben Tenzer, Nuggets VP0:36 Joel Embiid1:10 Steve Ballmer, Clippers Owner1:23 James Harden1:50 Rob Pelinka, Lakers GM2:30 Are the Lakers contenders?π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
Will Franz & Paolo Finally Click As A Duo? w/ Trey Kerby Yahoo! Sports NBA 2026-08-22 | Franz Wagner & Paolo Banchero are heading into their 5th season together under the leadership of a new head coach. They've only played 1,416 minutes together last season, which would make up just 36% of the total possible minutes over an 82 game season. The data suggests that the team is better when JUST Franz is on the floor, will this duo finally figure out how to coexist together, or is this tandem headed for an inevitable split?Kevin O'Connor & Trey Kerby talk about the chaos potential of this Orlando Magic team.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------π Subscribe to Yahoo! Sports NBA for smart analysis, film study, exclusive interviews and conversations covering the NBA!π Subscribe: youtube.com/@YahooNBA?sub_confirmation=1
