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The NBA Draft Lottery tanking has officially begun! De'Aaron Fox of the San Antonio Spurs...

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 10:31 AM

The NBA Draft Lottery tanking has officially begun! De'Aaron Fox of the San Antonio Spurs is out for the year and Paul George may be done as well. The Mavs are unintentionally tanking due to DuMont and Nico Harrison's failed vision for the team. The Miami Heat's struggles make it hard to determine if they are intentionally tanking or just performing poorly. The Utah Jazz are openly tanking and facing fines for their actions. On a brighter note, Tom Haberstroh believes that the Golden State Warriors are now a top-tier title contender alongside the Cavs, Thunder, and Celtics. Tune in to the latest episode of The KOC Show for more insights and updates.

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Plus, former NBA star Gordon Hayward joins Kevin O'Connor to break down Cooper Flagg's injury, and what this could mean for #1-ranked Duke's immediate future with The Tournament looming. Hayward explains how after he saw the Flagg injury, the first thing he thought of was his own gruesome ankle injury. KOC and Gordon also talk about which players for Duke will now need to step up, including Kon Knueppel. Gordon also reacts to his alma mater Butler losing on Thursday to #6 St. John's.

(1:28) NBA teams beginning to tank

(1:59) Utah Jazz fined

(2:35) San Antonio Spurs tanking?

(3:50) Philadelphia 76ers tanking?

(7:26) Miami Heat tanking?

(10:47) Are teams tanking for Cooper Flagg?

(13:22) Portland Trail Blazers are NOT tanking

(20:49) Mikal Bridges comments on ‘minutes’

(27:41) DuMont comments on Luka trade

(35:47) Golden State Warriors title contenders?

(43:43) Minnesota Timberwolves title contenders?

(52:33) Why incentives matter in NBA postseason

(58:17) Gordon Hayward joins the show

Jimmy Butler #10 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate after the game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on February 08, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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