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KOC is joined by Wosny Lambre to break down Jaylen Brown’s standout performance this season, proclaiming himself the ‘best two-way player in the game’ and his career of proving people wrong. Is he having an MVP-caliber year?Next, they discuss the Suns’ victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the keys to the Suns’ victory and OKC being on track to now win “only” 68 games. Should OKC make a trade to avoid complacency?Plus, they analyze which teams should trade for Michael Porter Jr., whether the Nuggets can survive without Jokic and trades the 76ers should consider. The duo breaks down the current state of the Golden State Warriors. What moves must they make to become legitimate contenders?Plus, David Lee joins to discuss what’s going on in Atlanta, whether the Hawks should trade for Anthony Davis and what the Hawks should do with Trae Young. Then, it's time for Draft Class as David & KOC share this week’s Lottery Lessons and Weekly Movers.(0:29) Jaylen Brown MVP?(12:14) Suns beat Thunder in comeback fashion(28:51) Michael Porter Jr. trade suitors(31:41) Gordon & Braun return for Nuggets(34:26) Nuggets @ Sixers tonight(42:10) State of the Warriors(55:53) State of the Hawks(1:18:28) Draft Class with David Lee 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Happy New Year from The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones dissect two of the most interesting teams in the league to this point: the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers.How good are they/ What are the growth areas? How seriously should we take them come playoff time?Then, the guys discuss the breakout campaign Jaylen Brown is currently on.They close with thoughts on the upcoming Unrivaled season, slated to tip off on Monday.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected].(2:13) — Los Angeles Lakers(33:15) — Philadelphia 76ers(58:49) — Jaylen Brown's breakout(01:10:28) — Key questions heading into Season 2 of Unrivaled 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Kevin O'Connor shares his 2026 NBA predictions in this solo episode, delivering one key forecast for every team in the league. From blockbuster trade hypotheticals—like Anthony Davis to Atlanta and Giannis possibly landing with the Knicks—to unique player trajectories, Kevin predicts potential statistical trends, trade rumors and team dynamics for the upcoming year. (0:52) Hawks prediction(2:52) Mavericks prediction(4:51) Lakers prediction(8:28) Nuggets prediction(10:07) Spurs prediction(13:48) Nets prediction(14:13) Thunder prediction(15:13) Celtics prediction(16:16) Pacers prediction(17:21) Pelicans prediction(18:57) Rockets prediction(20:23) Warriors prediction(21:58) Trail Blazers prediction(22:56) 76ers prediction(24:07) Clippers prediction(26:13) Heat prediction(27:17) Hornets prediction(28:13) Wizards prediction(29:41) Jazz prediction(32:02) Timberwolves prediction(35:31) Grizzlies prediction(37:03) Kings prediction(38:22) Bulls prediction(39:57) Raptors prediction(40:51) Pistons prediction(42:05) Suns prediction(42:39) Magic prediction(43:20) Cavaliers prediction(44:36) Knicks & Bucks predictions 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

In the final Big Number episode of 2025, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the major implications of the Nikola Jokic knee extension and how it affects both the NBA’s MVP race, as well as the Denver Nuggets’ playoff chances.Then, they take a look at some of the most trade-eligible players for the new year, leading with Anthony Davis, who despite being one of the most effective players while on the court, still provides question marks on his ability to stay on it. The pair also address the Zach LaVine situation in Sacramento - should he get traded, and where to?Finally, the Trae Young fiasco in Atlanta is picked apart - what should the Hawks do? Is waiving the former superstar point guard on the table? That and more on today’s Big Number.(01:08) The Big Number: 4 - minimum number of weeks Jokic misses with knee injury(19:08) The Little Numbers: 1.5 - Anthony Davis’ estimated plus minus(21:03) New team, new year: potential landing spots for Anthony Davis(24:06) The Little Numbers: 13 - players avg. 25+ points on .600 true shooting percentage(26:16) New team, new year: will Michael Porter Jr. have a new team in 2026?(28:51) The Little Numbers: 10 - Zach LaVine 3-point attempts per possession(38:18) The Little Numbers: 126.2 - Hawks’ defensive rating with Trae Young(49:06) Should the Hawks waive Trae Young? 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Happy New Year's Eve-Eve from The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the hot play of the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and surprisingly-plucky Brooklyn Nets. Next, they check in on the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks.Finally, the guys react to the first return of All-Star voting. There may be a rant included.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected].(1:44) — How to evaluate this stage of the NBA season(7:33) — Los Angeles Clippers(21:21) — Miami Heat(27:21) — Quick check-in on the Pistons' offense(30:08) — Brooklyn Nets(36:54) — San Antonio Spurs(43:18) — Oklahoma City Thunder(47:40) — Cleveland Cavaliers(50:34) — Quick Atlanta Hawks disappointment(52:18) — First All-Star returns are out(01:10:46) Free Throws 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv