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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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Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into the surprising state of the 2026-27 NBA win projections spotlighting the East’s top teams. Will any team manage to eclipse 53 wins this season?

Tom & Dan also share their favorite way-too-early over-under picks and debate how roster changes and rising talent floors could reshape the playoff picture.

(1:13) The Big Number: Eastern Conference win projections

(18:08) Way too early overs

(55:41) Way too early unders

 

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We have a fun episode coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to an extension with Naji Marshall. From there, they broaden the conversation by power-ranking the Western Conference teams that missed the playoffs based on their likelihood of making it this season.

On the WNBA side, the guys break down the trade that sent Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury, then give their impressions of her debut. They also talk through the Tempo's acquisition of Aneesah Morrow, share their big picture takeaways from Sunday's Lynx-Fever matchup, then check in on Rhyne Howard and the Atlanta Dream.

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0:50 -- Dallas Mavericks

18:10 -- West non-playoff team power rankings 

34:09 -- Kelsey Plum trade + debut 

50:17 -- Aneesah Morrow to the Tempo 

56:40 -- Lynx-Fever takeaways 

01:10:02 -- Dream/Rhyne Howard check-in 

01:14:40 -- Cleveland has a name!

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