Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh give you the latest as the NBA trade talks heat up! The duo breaks down why Anthony Davis wants out of Dallas and whether the Lakers should trade Austin Reaves after Rich Paul’s latest comments. Plus, they discuss Jonathan Kuminga demanding a trade out of Golden State. Would Michael Porter Jr. be a good fit for the Warriors?

Next, the pair discusses potential suitors for Ja Morant. Will the Heat be his new home after he purchased a house in Miami? Plus, they break down how Franz Wagner's return to the Magic’s lineup will impact the team, the growing tension with Giannis in Milwaukee and Nikola Jokic’s return at the end of January. How did OKC end their losing streak against the Spurs? Why is the NBA in a scoring slump?

Plus, KOC & Tom react to the latest intel on the point shaving scandal indictments in college basketball.

(0:49) AD wants out of Dallas
(6:58) Should Lakers trade Austin Reaves?
(10:41) Jonathan Kuminga demands a trade
(15:58) Should Lakers trade Austin Reaves? continued
(20:35) Would Golden State trade for Michael Porter Jr.?
(23:32) Clippers back on the rise
(33:06) Ja Morant buys house in Miami
(38:31) Franz Wagner returns to Magic lineup
(40:28) Giannis boos at Bucks fans
(45:31) Nikola Jokic to return at end of January
(48:39) OKC beats Spurs on Tuesday
(53:09) Why is NBA scoring down?
(58:12) 20 men indicted for point-shaving
(1:01:13) Trae Young recovering from injury

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss Jaylen Brown’s $35,000 fine after calling out the NBA refs, break down how the lack of foul shots is impacting the league in the new year and ask what can be done to end the scoring drought.

Next, they dive into the latest NBA trade deadline rumor mill news. The duo breaks down Rich Paul’s comments surrounding a potential Austin Reaves trade and gives their thoughts on the best fit for Ja Morant.

Later, they react to Giannis being booed by his home crowd. Should the Bucks trade Giannis for Jalen Johnson? Plus, they discuss Anthony Davis not undergoing surgery for his hand injury and confirm he is back on the trade block. Where would he fit best?

1:12 - The Big Number: $35,000 - Jaylen Brown’s fine for criticizing refs
3:50 - NBA scoring drought: What's causing the slump?
15:57 - The Little Numbers: 77 - 3-shot fouls called since January 1st
22:11 - The Little Numbers: 12 - teams with at least 17% of total points from free throws
26:43 - The Little Numbers: 3.4% - OKC’s FTA rate increase in the new year
30:49 - Latest with the trade deadline
32:41 - What’s next for Ja Morant?
37:37 - Anthony Davis back on the trade block
47:10 - Giannis gets booed by home crowd

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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

For this episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones cycle through each conference and place teams in tiers. Are the Thunder still in a class of their own, or should they have company? How big is the elite tier in the East? Who's truly capable of making a (Conference) Finals run? 

From there, the guys discuss Joel Embiid's recent play and what it means, teams looking for answers against Victor Wembanyama, and the latest on Ja Morant.

Finally, the guys discuss some of the elite performances and interesting trends developing so far in Unrivaled.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected].

9:24 -- Western Conference tiers

25:47 -- Eastern Conference tiers

43:35 -- Joel Embiid blending into the Sixers' offense

47:38 — Ja Morant (and maybe Jaren Jackson Jr) could be available

57:32  -- How teams are trying to poke at Victor Wembanyama defensively

1:04:24  -- Unrivaled takeaways from the weekend

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Kevin O’Connor is joined by Andrew Sharp to break down the Ja Morant situation in Memphis. They discuss the Grizzlies reportedly entertaining offers for Morant, his trade value and potential suitors for Ja.

Next, they check in on the ongoing 'point guard musical chairs' situation in the NBA. Is LaMelo Ball going to follow Trae Young’s lead or stay in Charlotte? Should the Cavaliers explore Darius Garland trades? Will a point guard solve Houston’s problems? Plus, the duo drafts their 10 most underrated NBA players for this season.

Later, Mohamed Farah joins for this week’s Draft Class to highlight Kingston Flemings, Darryn Peterson and more of the top NBA draft picks.

(0:44) Grizzlies open to trading Ja Morant
(5:19) Ja Morant trade destinations
(22:07) Point guard musical chairs
(42:37) Underrated NBA player draft with Andrew Sharp
(1:08:31) Draft Class with Mohamed Farah

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down all angles of the Trae Young-to-Washington trade: how will he fit, who will he help, what does he have to prove, and what his situation says about the state of small guards in the NBA. We also explore how CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, for however long they're in Atlanta, can boost the Hawks -- and if the Hawks should make other moves.

From there, the guys discuss the breakout season of Anthony Edwards and where he slots into the MVP discussion and the second round of All-Star voting (welcome to the top 20, Scottie Barnes and Cooper Flagg).

Finally, the guys discuss the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games -- with Nekias providing some insight from his time in Miami.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected].

1:00 -- Trae Young to the Wizards

22:50 -- CJ McCollum, Corey Kispert to the Hawks

33:27 — Anthony Edwards is leveling up

50:56 -- Second All-Star voting returns

57:54 -- Unrivaled practice takeaways + weekend preview

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to the Hawks trading Trae Young to the Wizards. They ask whether Young will fit well in Washington and how the trade will impact Atlanta. Plus, should the Hawks now consider trading for Anthony Davis?

Then, the duo breaks down why the Pistons are dominating in the East, whether Giannis will remain with the Bucks and how the Nuggets are continuing their dominance despite Nikola Jokic’s absence. Later, KOC answers your burning mailbag questions.

(0:20) Trae Young traded to Wizards
(26:46) Deni Avdija shines for Trail Blazers
(34:48) Giannis won't ask Bucks for a trade
(43:00) Denver surviving without Jokic
(48:52) Pistons continue to lead East
(54:59) Charlotte Hornets lose to Raptors, but it's still fun
(1:01:38) Can Celtics contend if Tatum returns?

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss if what happens in Vegas, truly does stay in Vegas. The numbers show that the NBA Cup champions face a very interesting decline in the Cup’s immediate aftermath, and the New York Knicks are the most recent victims of the NBA Las Vegas hangover, losing 4 straight.

They also look into other teams suffering post-NBA Cup, including the once-seemingly invincible Oklahoma City Thunder and the preseason Eastern darling Orlando Magic. What’s causing this sudden slip for these contenders? Tom and Dan investigate.

Plus, the pair look into Trae Young’s fit as a Washington Wizard and predict next season’s success with the star guard at the helm.

(0:57) The Big Number: NBA Cup hangover

(16:10) Jalen Williams shooting woes

(24:37) Knicks defensive drama

(33:17) Magic struggling without Suggs

(43:17) Does trading Trae to the Wizards make sense?

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

We're bouncing around on today's episode of The Dunker Spot!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the surging Boston Celtics, who recently climbed to the East's second seed. They discuss their current standing and the non-Jaylen Brown standouts, as well as appreciate the level of buy-in Joe Mazzulla has gotten from this group.

From there, they bounce around. From the Pistons' consistent winning, to the Nuggets finding offense without Nikola Jokic, playoff-level questions for the Rockets and Thunder (what's going on there?), a Rudy Gobert check-in and more.

Finally, the guys close the show with reactions to the first day of the Unrivaled season.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected].

(2:08) -- Boston Celtics
(9:45)-- A quick Pistons salute
(15:19) -- Back to the Celtics
(24:13) -- Portland Trail Blazers
(31:46) -- Denver Nuggets
(41:20) -- Atlanta Hawks
(45:36) -- Houston Rockets
(51:21) -- Oklahoma City Thunder
(56:36) -- Rudy Gobert
(01:03:27) -- Unrivaled takeaways

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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