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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh discuss the implications of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL injury and what’s next for the Warriors. Does Golden State need to make a trade to save their season?
Next, the duo breaks down Wemby’s jump shot development, reacts to the details of the Lakers’ drama with Jeanie Buss and LeBron James, and discusses the Knicks’ bounce back performance over the Nets.
Later, they share the five NBA teams that must make a trade before the deadline. How can the Orlando Magic improve their shooting and what will it take to make the San Antonio Spurs legitimate contenders? Plus, Tyler Rucker joins for this week’s NBA Draft Class and Lottery Lessons.
(0:38) Jimmy Butler out for season with ACL injury
(19:55) Is Wemby's jumpshot his greatest weakness?
(28:54) Los Angeles Lakers off-court drama
(38:32) New York Knicks obliterate Brooklyn Nets
(44:09) 5 NBA teams that need to make a trade
(01:13:48) Draft Class with Tyler Rucker

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to Jimmy Butler's season-ending ACL injury and discuss its impact on Golden State. Is there a Kuminga or Butler trade that could possibly save the Warriors' season?
Plus, they break down what’s going on with the New York Knicks as their downhill slide continues after the NBA Cup. Is the criticism of Karl-Anthony Towns fair, or should Mike Brown shoulder the blame?
(1:06) The Big Number: Jimmy Butler out for the season
(28:08) The Little Numbers: Warriors offense without Butler
(32:44) The Little Numbers: Draymond Green's salary
(36:53) The Little Numbers: Golden State's playoff odds
(42:56) Is KAT what's wrong with the Knicks?

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the unfortunate season-ending injury to Jimmy Butler, and the ramifications that may have on the Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga.
From there, the guys react to the All-Star starters for each conference being announced, then try their hands at predicting who
the coaches will select as reserves. Finally, they react to this most recent weekend of Unrivaled basketball.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected]:47 -- Jimmy Butler out for season
 
15:28 -- All-Star starters announced
38:44 -- MVP discussion
56:42 -- All-NBA discussion
1:10:45 -- Unrivaled takeaways from the weekend

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Jason Timpf to check in with unhappy fan bases across the NBA. They discuss whether the criticism of Karl Anthony-Towns is fair and offer solutions to the problems in New York. Then, they break down the root of Atlanta’s issues since the Trae Young trade. Plus, what’s going on in Los Angeles and can it even be fixed?
Next, KOC shares why Collin Murray-Boyles could be the next Draymond Green and why the Celtics-Pistons matchup is the game of the week. Who should the Pistons target before the trade deadline? KOC gives his picks! Plus, is Ja Morant’s stock rising? Do the Timberwolves need to make a trade to find success this season?
Later, Justin Boone joins to discuss why the Buffalo Bills parted ways with Sean McDermott, recap the wild NFL divisional games and preview the upcoming championship weekend.
(0:15) Jason Timpf joins
(1:23) Unhappy fan bases: New York Knicks
(9:18) Unhappy fan bases: Atlanta Hawks
(15:49) Unhappy fan bases: Los Angeles Lakers
(25:16) Collin Murray-Boyles = Draymond Green
(29:13) Celtics vs. Pistons preview
(41:56) Is Ja Morant's stock rising back up?
(49:19) Do Timberwolves need to make a trade?
(1:06:23) All-Star starters announced
(1:10:26) NFL 6 Points! with Justin Boone

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the now-streaking Oklahoma City Thunder, fresh off a pair of blow-out wins against potential Western Conference contenders. From Shai's process against traps to OKC's effective game plan against Victor Wembanyama (on both ends), the guys break down what they've liked and what they're keeping an eye on. 
From there, they give their early thoughts on the Most Improved Player award -- how the award should be decided on, and some names they have in consideration right now.
(Don't worry, a full-blown deep dive on the award will be coming soon!)
The guys then preview the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games, sharing the matchups, lineups and scheme questions they're most interested about. 
Finally, Hall of Famer Becky Hammon (head coach, Las Vegas Aces) joins the show to discuss her journey and upcoming documentary, her evolution as a coach, coaching A'ja Wilson and so much more.
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5:34 -- OKC problem solving
8:06 -- OKC offense vs Spurs
15:06 -- Shai dealing with traps + overall decisiveness
22:47 -- OKC defense
28:07 -- Most Improved check-in
40:57 -- Unrivaled weekend preview
50:46 -- Becky Hammon interview
 

 

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