NBA Trade Deadline preview: new homes for Giannis, Ja's value & impact of the draft

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly "ready for a new home" -- which opens a host of questions. Should the Bucks move him? If so, how soon,and who makes sense for him? Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss it all.From there, the guys talk about the very-good-but-kinda-flawed Houston Rockets. From the budding Kevin Durant-Alperen Sengun two-man game, to the highs and lows of the Amen Thompson experience, to the importance of role guys like Reed Sheppard and Jabari Smith.Finally, they close by previewing the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games. Friday's slate will be played in Philadelphia, the first time Unrivaled has taken its show on the road! The guys talk about those matchups, as well as some interesting lineup and advanced data throughthe early portion of the season.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected]:34 -- Giannis Antetokounmpo trade discussion20:55 -- Houston Rockets deep dive52:19-- Unrivaled weekend preview 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh dive deep into the unfolding Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga ahead of the February 5th deadline. The pair give an extensive breakdown of the teams—Warriors, Timberwolves, Hawks, Heat, Knicks and more—positioned to make big moves for the Bucks superstar.They also debate which teams stand to benefit most from their lottery odds in a loaded NBA Draft, analyze Ja Morant’s market value, talk Michael Porter Jr. trade destinations and more!(0:44) Giannis 'ready for a new home'(6:52) Warriors case for getting Giannis(9:57) Should Timberwolves trade for Giannis?(20:29) Rockets & Spurs not interested in Giannis trade(28:46) Could Blazers facilitate the trade?(36:14) 5 teams for Ja Morant(44:48) Should Lakers trade for MPJ?(54:05) Draft Class: Dybantsa vs. Peterson(1:06:47) KOC Show mailbag 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

It's an emergency live podcast for today’s Big Number! Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade request from the Milwaukee Bucks.The pair discuss the paltry roster Milwaukee has built around the Greek Freak that has him “ready for a new home,” and mull over potential trade scenarios. Do the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat have a shot at Antetokounmpo? Are there any dark horse candidates that can provide the Bucks’ demand for young talent and draft picks? Can Stephen Curry and Giannis team up in the Bay?That and more in today’s Big Number!(1:14) Giannis 'ready for a new home'(15:44) Giannis to Nets?(29:22) Giannis to Heat?(35:54) Giannis to Hawks?(42:10) Why Giannis won't go to New York(55:42) Giannis to Pistons?(1:03:07) Giannis to Spurs?(1:10:29) What if Giannis stays with Bucks?Single sentence summary: Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade request from the Milwaukee Bucks. 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down whether what we're seeing across the NBA is a 'Trend' or a 'Trap'? From there, the guys dive into the big questions that the Magic and the Bucks have to answer ahead of the trade deadline. Is it time for Milwaukee to move on from Giannis? The Rising Stars rosters are out! Who deserved the nod, and who got snubbed?To wrap things up, they take a look at the action from Unrivaled, corner threes, no calls, dunks, and more!If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected]. (0:00) Welcome(01:30) Trend or Trap?(2:22) Trend or Trap: Cade Cunningham vs. traps(28:54)Teams with the biggest question marks(54:41)NBA Rising Stars announced(01:00:54) Unrivaled takeaways 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!The New York Knicks have struggled since their NBA Cup win over the Spurs; Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones assess their concern level, talkthrough what's wrong, and discuss potential fixes to turn things around.From there, the guys continue their mid-season award check-ins by talking through their Rookie of the Year, All-Rookie Team, and Coachof the Year selections. Finally, they close by previewing the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected]:37 -- New York Knicks discussion35:20 -- Rookie awards01:31:02— Coach of the Year01:37:05 -- Unrivaled weekend preview 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh discuss the implications of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL injury and what’s next for the Warriors. Does Golden State need to make a trade to save their season?Next, the duo breaks down Wemby’s jump shot development, reacts to the details of the Lakers’ drama with Jeanie Buss and LeBron James, and discusses the Knicks’ bounce back performance over the Nets.Later, they share the five NBA teams that must make a trade before the deadline. How can the Orlando Magic improve their shooting and what will it take to make the San Antonio Spurs legitimate contenders? Plus, Tyler Rucker joins for this week’s NBA Draft Class and Lottery Lessons.(0:38) Jimmy Butler out for season with ACL injury(19:55) Is Wemby's jumpshot his greatest weakness?(28:54) Los Angeles Lakers off-court drama(38:32) New York Knicks obliterate Brooklyn Nets(44:09) 5 NBA teams that need to make a trade(01:13:48) Draft Class with Tyler Rucker 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to Jimmy Butler's season-ending ACL injury and discuss its impact on Golden State. Is there a Kuminga or Butler trade that could possibly save the Warriors' season?Plus, they break down what’s going on with the New York Knicks as their downhill slide continues after the NBA Cup. Is the criticism of Karl-Anthony Towns fair, or should Mike Brown shoulder the blame?(1:06) The Big Number: Jimmy Butler out for the season(28:08) The Little Numbers: Warriors offense without Butler(32:44) The Little Numbers: Draymond Green's salary(36:53) The Little Numbers: Golden State's playoff odds(42:56) Is KAT what's wrong with the Knicks? 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the unfortunate season-ending injury to Jimmy Butler, and the ramifications that may have on the Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga.From there, the guys react to the All-Star starters for each conference being announced, then try their hands at predicting whothe coaches will select as reserves. Finally, they react to this most recent weekend of Unrivaled basketball.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected]:47 -- Jimmy Butler out for season 15:28 -- All-Star starters announced38:44 -- MVP discussion56:42 -- All-NBA discussion1:10:45 -- Unrivaled takeaways from the weekend 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Kevin O’Connor is joined by Jason Timpf to check in with unhappy fan bases across the NBA. They discuss whether the criticism of Karl Anthony-Towns is fair and offer solutions to the problems in New York. Then, they break down the root of Atlanta’s issues since the Trae Young trade. Plus, what’s going on in Los Angeles and can it even be fixed?Next, KOC shares why Collin Murray-Boyles could be the next Draymond Green and why the Celtics-Pistons matchup is the game of the week. Who should the Pistons target before the trade deadline? KOC gives his picks! Plus, is Ja Morant’s stock rising? Do the Timberwolves need to make a trade to find success this season?Later, Justin Boone joins to discuss why the Buffalo Bills parted ways with Sean McDermott, recap the wild NFL divisional games and preview the upcoming championship weekend.(0:15) Jason Timpf joins(1:23) Unhappy fan bases: New York Knicks(9:18) Unhappy fan bases: Atlanta Hawks(15:49) Unhappy fan bases: Los Angeles Lakers(25:16) Collin Murray-Boyles = Draymond Green(29:13) Celtics vs. Pistons preview(41:56) Is Ja Morant's stock rising back up?(49:19) Do Timberwolves need to make a trade?(1:06:23) All-Star starters announced(1:10:26) NFL 6 Points! with Justin Boone 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the now-streaking Oklahoma City Thunder, fresh off a pair of blow-out wins against potential Western Conference contenders. From Shai's process against traps to OKC's effective game plan against Victor Wembanyama (on both ends), the guys break down what they've liked and what they're keeping an eye on. From there, they give their early thoughts on the Most Improved Player award -- how the award should be decided on, and some names they have in consideration right now.(Don't worry, a full-blown deep dive on the award will be coming soon!)The guys then preview the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games, sharing the matchups, lineups and scheme questions they're most interested about. Finally, Hall of Famer Becky Hammon (head coach, Las Vegas Aces) joins the show to discuss her journey and upcoming documentary, her evolution as a coach, coaching A'ja Wilson and so much more.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected]:34 -- OKC problem solving8:06 -- OKC offense vs Spurs15:06 -- Shai dealing with traps + overall decisiveness22:47 -- OKC defense28:07 -- Most Improved check-in40:57 -- Unrivaled weekend preview50:46 -- Becky Hammon interview   📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv