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On today’s Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC gives his thoughts on the Oklahoma City Thunder trading Lu Dort. Was this really a financial decision or is that just an excuse for OKC to part ways with Dort? Also, will LeBron make his decision soon? And does anyone really know where he will play next season?

Then, Kevin is joined by CBS Sports’ Isaac Trotter to talk Las Vegas Summer League and some of the biggest names to watch in the 2027 and 2028 NBA draft classes.

Plus, The Athletic’s Es Baraheni joins to rave about Allen Graves and Christopher Nolan’s latest film, "The Odyssey."

(0:37) Thunder trade Lu Dort to Atlanta

(8:17) Latest on LeBron James

(14:22) Golden State wins Summer League

(21:43) Grizzlies' bright future

(25:11) Brayden Burries & Keaton Wagler Summer League recap

(29:04) 2nd year Summer League standouts

(33:15) 2028 NBA Draft prospects' Peach Jam performances

(49:49) Allen Graves Summer League recap

(58:32) Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" review

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

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give a salute to Caleb Wilson, share their way-too-early Rookie of the Year predictions and shout out who’s impressed in Summer League.

Plus, Giannis is officially a member of the Miami Heat. How will Giannis fit in Miami? What’s the latest with LeBron? They give their insight.

Shifting over to the WNBA, Nekias and Steve give a deep dive on the Golden State Valkyries. What has been the key to success this stretch? Can they keep up the momentum? Plus, Steves puts Nekias on the hot seat with diabolical, rapid-fire questions. All that and more!

0:00 Welcome

0:33 Salute to Caleb Wilson

05:23 Way too early Rookie of the Year rankings

11:09 Summer League standout players

24:05 Who starts at guard for the Suns?

30:53 How will Giannis fit in Miami?

42:58 LeBron updates

48:01 Golden State Valkyries’ dominance

01:19:27 Diabolical free throws

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Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh answer listener questions, including whether trading for Harden was a mistake for the Cavs and which surprise team in the East will not make the playoffs. Plus, will LeBron announce his trade at Fanatics Fest?

Later, they discuss Adam Silver’s press conference regarding the second apron, what’s next for the Blazers and the Kawhi Leonard investigation timeline.

(0:32) Latest on LeBron 

(5:01) Harden trade a mistake for Cavs? 

(9:14) Eastern Conference predictions 

(16:14) Top 3 most likely NBA champions 

(26:06) Adam Silver talks second apron, Trail Blazers & Aspiration 

(44:43) Western conference predictions 

(48:30) NBA investigating Gary Trent Jr. contract

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

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the opening weekend of Las Vegas Summer League play. From there, they check in on the LeBron Sweepstakes and other signings around the league.

On the WNBA side, the guys react to the Los Angeles Sparks firing their general manager and explore what may come next. They also check in on the Fever, Aces, and New York Liberty before closing with a simple question: who's the best guard in the league RIGHT NOW?

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1:26 -- Caleb Wilson debut

13:34 -- Braydon Burries + Summer League trends

23:10 -- Maleek Thomas

26:03 -- Allen Graves

30:10 -- Other Summer League thoughts (Keaton Wagler, Sergio De Larrea)

34:40 -- LeBron James update

42:15 -- Free agency updates (Victor Wembanyama/Gary Trent Jr/Ziaire Williams)

47:10 -- Sparks fire GM Raegan Pebley

01:04:00 -- Contender check-in (Aces/Fever/Liberty)

01:20: 43 -- Who's the best guard in the league right now?

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Kevin O'Connor answers listener questions about NBA Summer League, free agency and more! Which rookies have impressed KOC the most in Las Vegas so far? Kevin also reacts to Wemby's new contract with the Spurs, the latest LeBron James rumors, breakout candidates for the upcoming season and much, much more.

(0:20) NBA Summer League mailbag

(14:14) KOC Show mailbag

(23:35) Ideal LeBron James destinations

(26:48) Wembanyama's new contract

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