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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down LeBron James’ insane Hall of Fame resume, and make the jaw-dropping claim that LeBron could have FOUR separate Hall of Fame careers across Cleveland, Miami and Los Angeles.

Later, Dan talks Victor Wembanyama’s dominant series performance with the Spurs against the Timberwolves, Julius Randle’s postseason struggles and Dylan Harper’s early returns as a rookie.

The pair also examines the Philadelphia 76ers’ front office shakeup with Daryl Morey’s exit and break down what it signals for Joel Embiid, Paul George and the future of the franchise.

 

(2:50) LeBron's Hall of Fame careers

(27:30) Victor Wembanyama's defense

(34:30) Julius Randle's Playoff struggles

(40:35) Dylan Harper's Playoff rise

(48:22) Daryl Morey out in Philly

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We have a special bonus episode of The Dunker Spot!

In honor of the WNBA season kicking off, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their early WNBA award candidates. The duo breaks down who their undisputed number one MVP candidates are. Will Aja Wilson continue her MVP run? They give their insight.

Next, they give their early favorites for Defensive Player of the Year, and Nekias explains why guards and wings matter. Who are their dark horse selections? The answers may surprise you.

Later, they share why Olivia Miles and Flau’jae Johnson have stepped up as their favorites for Rookie of the Year candidates, share their dark horse candidates for Sixth Player of the Year, and which players are taking All-Star leaps for their Most Improved Player candidates. Plus, will Becky Hammon be named Coach of the Year? 

All that and more! 

1:55 MVP candidates

19:03 Defensive Player of the Year candidates

25:25 Rookie of the Year candidates

35:20 Sixth Player of the Year candidates

41:20 Most Improved Player candidates

46:46 Coach of the Year candidates 

 

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Kevin O’Connor breaks down the wild NBA Playoffs with Andrew Sharp, including the Thunder’s sweep of the Lakers and LeBron’s uncertain future in LA. The duo examines tough off-season questions for the Lakers, what’s next for the Sixers front office and expectations for the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Andrew shares his unfiltered perspective as a Wizards fan after Washington lands the No. 1 overall pick and Kevin gets Andrew’s take on this year’s top NBA prospects.

 

Later, Dr. Brian Sutterer joins to give critical insights on the Darryn Peterson creatine controversy and the true cause of his cramping issues. 

 

(1:24) Thunder sweep Lakers in West semis

(10:59) What's next for Lakers?

(22:39) Minnesota @ San Antonio Game 5 preview

(32:14) Cavaliers even series with Pistons 2-2

(44:30) Knicks sweep 76ers in East semis

(52:52) Wizards earn #1 pick in 2026 NBA Draft

(1:)3:19) Dr. Brian Sutterer talks Darryn Peterson's cramps

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

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting second-round playoff action!

They salute the Thunder and Knicks for their sweeps of the Lakers and Sixers, respectively, then dig into what comes next for LeBron's future and the Sixers as a whole. They also react to both Cavs-Pistons and Wolves-Spurs being tied at 2-2, and discuss the important battlegrounds heading into each best-of-three sprint.

From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to react to the opening slate of regular-season hoops! They bounce around the league with their early observations, highlighting the schemes and player performances that caught their eye from the weekend.

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1:11 Lakers-Thunder

16:14 Cavaliers-Pistons

29:34 Knicks-Sixers

40:14 Spurs-Timberwolves

46:36 WNBA opening weekend takeaways

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Chad Ford to answer the biggest questions about the NBA Draft now that the Draft Lottery results have been revealed.

Is AJ Dybantsa a lock for number 1? What will the Los Angeles Clippers do now with the 5th pick? Chad shares which players could fly up Draft boards and which teams might trade up to get them. Plus, Ford shares his experiences since leaving the NBA mediasphere.

(1:27) AJ Dybantsa a lock for #1?

(8:05) Options for Jazz #2 pick

(16:10) What teams will move up?

(27:28) Will the Clippers rebuild?

(30:20) How will guards be valued in this Draft?

(43:11) Are the Pacers actually just fine?

(48:46) Joe Dumars on the hot seat?

(54:08) Will Grizzlies move on from Ja?

(59:02) Is Chicago’s #4 pick cursed?

(1:03:29) Which players’ stock will rise?

(1:08:48) Chad’s experiences as Draft analyst

(1:17:21) Chad talks life after NBA

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