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NBA Takedown

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Jonathan Macri and friends take on the NBA take cycle, putting their own spin on the conversation and dishing a few takes of their own every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. With Jeff Johnson & Shawn Hardie.
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Kevin O’Connor has been covering the NBA since 2013, offering film breakdowns and deep analysis along with the occasional hot take or spicy piece of advice for NBA franchises. Check out The Kevin O'Connor Show, where he’ll be giving his opinions and breaking down the biggest news in the basketball world with other analysts, insiders and NBA players in a way only the most NBA-obsessed mind could.
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New York Sports Minute is the #1 way to get caught up on everything in the NYC sports world. Host Morgan Eck breaks down the biggest topics each week with interviews with friends, insiders, players, and coaches. Episodes drop every Friday morning - be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! To drop a voicemail for the show - use the following link - https://www.speakpipe.com/NewYorkSportsMinute Follow along at @NYSportsMin on Twitter
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Kevin O’Connor is joined Spike Eskin to discuss VJ Edgecombe’s incredible rookie debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in their win over the Boston Celtics and debate whether Sixers fans should be concerned about Joel Embiid. Kevin is then joined by Kirk Henderson to unpack Victor Wembanyama’s dominant performance against the Dallas Mavericks and ask wh…
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Kevin O’Connor is joined Spike Eskin to discuss VJ Edgecombe’s incredible rookie debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in their win over the Boston Celtics and debate whether Sixers fans should be concerned about Joel Embiid. Kevin is then joined by Kirk Henderson to unpack Victor Wembanyama’s dominant performance against the Dallas Mavericks and ask wh…
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Knicks are embarking on a season with their highest expectations EVER. NY Post's Dexter Henry is joined by CP "The Fanchise" of Knicks Fan TV & Jonathan Macri of Knick Film School to preview the season. What will this team look like under Mike Brown? Will there be an adjustment to the starting lineup? Who are the Knicks biggest threat in the East? …
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New York Times bestselling author and NBA basketball maven Shea Serrano joins NBA Takedown to talk to Jon about his new book "Expensive Basketball." They go through Shea's process writing the book, where the idea originated from, how he pulled off such a perfect basketball text, and much more. Then Jeff and Jon take inspiration from Shae's Spurs to…
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We've got a Halloween-themed episode of the Dunker Spot today! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on a few Western conference teams, then have some fun as they bounce around the league. They discuss what's spooking them — good or bad — in the early portion of the season. Then, they close with a round of Trick or Treat, a game where they discuss…
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The Knicks (2-2) enter their first NBA Cup game this season trying to bounce back from a tough loss to Milwaukee — and they’ll have to do it against the undefeated Chicago Bulls (4-0).Dexter Henry & Bryan Fonseca are joined by Cam Smith, Cam Smith, host of the Chicago Bulls pre/post show on Chicago Sports Network to preview Friday night’s matchup a…
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Kevin O'Connor welcomes Adam Mares for a rapid-fire ‘Trick or Treat’ Halloween special. From Austin Reaves’ breakout start for the Lakers to the Pelicans’ locker room woes, Adam and KOC determine which teams and trends are merely illusions and which are genuine treats. The pair breaks down Jonathan Kuminga’s impressive start for Golden State, Miami…
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Kevin O'Connor welcomes Adam Mares for a rapid-fire ‘Trick or Treat’ Halloween special. From Austin Reaves’ breakout start for the Lakers to the Pelicans’ locker room woes, Adam and KOC determine which teams and trends are merely illusions and which are genuine treats. The pair breaks down Jonathan Kuminga’s impressive start for Golden State, Miami…
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Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down what makes Victor Wembanyama’s 4-0 start with the San Antonio Spurs truly historic, as he does something no other NBA player has EVER done before in a four-game stretch. The episode details how Wemby’s on-court presence reshapes defensive strategy, deters shots at the rim and generates a ripple effect for Spur…
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Jon and Shawn start today's NBA Takedown by talking about how this is already shaping up to be one of the most stacked MVP races in NBA history. Then, author and journalist Yaron Weitzman joins Jon to talk all about his new book, "A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers." They get into all the inside info and drama surrounding…
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We're roughly a week into the 2025-26 regular season, and the guys have you covered with analysis! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give more of their early takeaways and questions from the season, including: the early dominance of Wemby and Giannis, the Heat pressing the turbo button, the Magic's shaky offense, the Raptors shaky defense, and much mor…
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For this episode of NBA Takedown, Jon, Jeff and Shawn take a spin around the league with a focus on the undefeated and winless NBA teams. They debate whether Bulls fans should be happy or miserable about the team's 2-0 start, why can't Quentin Grimes get any love, whether the Orlando Magic have a Paolo Banchero problem, does Jalen Brown need a new …
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Kevin O'Connor is joined by Dane Moore, host of the Dane Moore NBA Show, to dig into the Timberwolves' complicated point guard situation and the team's shifting identity in a stacked Western Conference. Recorded before the news of Anthony Edwards' hamstring injury, Kevin & Dane react to his evolving role as a potential lead guard with Julius Randle…
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Kevin O'Connor is joined by Dane Moore, host of the Dane Moore NBA Show, to dig into the Timberwolves' complicated point guard situation and the team's shifting identity in a stacked Western Conference. Recorded before the news of Anthony Edwards' hamstring injury, Kevin & Dane react to his evolving role as a potential lead guard with Julius Randle…
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The NBA regular season is underway, and the guys have you covered with analysis! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down some of their early takeaways from the first few days of the season. You'll get thoughts on contenders like the Thunder and Warriors, superstars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama, and much more. The show closes wi…
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Jon & Jeff are joined by Fred Katz of the Athletic to react to an incredible first week in the NBA. They talk about how we should react to all the insane scoring numbers before diving into NBA overreactions, including whether Wemby is already an MVP, whether Joel Embiid is the worst NBA contract, whether Ben Mathurin is ready to make a leap, and wh…
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The Mike Brown era in New York is officially underway — and it started with a win! 🟠 🔵In this week’s NY Got Game: Knicks Weekly Live, Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca break down the Knicks’ season-opening victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers — from the renewed offensive movement to the defensive intensity that defined Mike Brown’s debut on the sideli…
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Jon, Jeff and Shawn do their first NBA Takedown EMERGENCY Livestream to react to the news that the FBI has made multiple arrests of key NBA figures in a league-wide gambling investigation. They then debate whether this has a chance to be the biggest NBA story in decades and why the coverage of it matters so much. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co…
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This week on The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine react to the NBA's opening night. They discuss Alperen Sengun's impressive three-point shooting to open the season. What kind of impact could this have on the Houston Rockets' season, and could Sengun be an MVP candidate? The duo also share their takeaways from the Golden State Warriors' win …
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Kevin O’Connor welcomes Andrew Sharp to break down the NBA’s opening night action. From the double-overtime Rockets-Thunder thriller and SGA’s game-winning free throw to standout performances by Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, the duo examine early trends and dynasty potential in Oklahoma City. Kevin and Andrew also spotlight Lakers-Warriors, que…
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Kevin O’Connor welcomes Andrew Sharp to break down the NBA’s opening night action. From the double-overtime Rockets-Thunder thriller and SGA’s game-winning free throw to standout performances by Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, the duo examine early trends and dynasty potential in Oklahoma City. Kevin and Andrew also spotlight Lakers-Warriors, que…
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Jon, Jeff and Shawn begin with an earnest discussion about Carmelo Anthony's outfit choice on his first regular season broadcast as a lead analyst for the NBA on NBC. Next they talk about the game of the night and maybe the NBA's game of the year, OKC vs Houston, starting with the major takeaway that Alperen Sengun is now an All-NBA lock. They then…
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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones kick off the episode with their final preview: the Pacific division. They discuss what they're excited about, key questions they have, potential breakout candidates, and the lineups that intrigue them the most. Then, they get into some way-too-early award talk: who are the names you should keep an eye on for MVP, DPOY,…
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Frontman of the hip-hop group Public Enemy and Knicks superfan, Chuck D, joins Dexter Henry & Bryan Fonseca. He talks about the high expectations for the season, why he doesn't agree with the decision to move on from Tom Thibodeau and why he REFUSES to make prediction about the playoffs.Plus, they talk about Chuck's new music and the state of hip-h…
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Jon & Shawn are joined by Dexter Henry of the NY Post to draft NBA teams in six categories based off of their predictions for the upcoming NBA season. The categories are: - The "I would be SHOCKED if this team wasn't awesome" team - The "Most likely to have a new coach and GM by next summer" team - The "One injury away" team - The "We'll be taking …
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Kevin O'Connor and Chris Vernon make semi-bold predictions for the 2025-26 NBA season, including which rookies will break out, MVP hopefuls, and surprise playoff teams. The pair predicts big things for Victor Wembanyama, Devin Booker, and even a potential LeBron James move away from the Lakers. Later, KOC & Verno react to NBA news such as Russell W…
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Kevin O'Connor and Chris Vernon make semi-bold predictions for the 2025-26 NBA season, including which rookies will break out, MVP hopefuls, and surprise playoff teams. The pair predicts big things for Victor Wembanyama, Devin Booker, and even a potential LeBron James move away from the Lakers. Later, KOC & Verno react to NBA news such as Russell W…
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Interested in placing futures on one of the most anticipated Knicks season's with some of the highest expectations in recent memory? NY Post's Dexter Henry & Bryan Fonseca are joined by Joe Dellera of Action Network. They share their favorite Knicks to win an award, season-long props and futures to bet on before the season starts Wednesday night. L…
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On the latest episode of NBA Takedown, Jon, Jeff & Shawn go through the reaction to the Russell Westbrook signing and debate whether he's the most transient superstar in NBA history. Then they check in on Kings fans and debate whether any current NBA fan base has it worse. Plus, Shawn gets some hate mail. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S…
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We have a mega episode for you! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones kick off the episode with the latest news, covering the Kings’ latest news and ending with a salute to Malcolm Brogdon. Then, the guys continue their NBA season preview series with both the Atlantic and Central divisions. They discuss what they're excited about, key questions they have, …
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Bobby Marks to preview the 2025 NBA season and react to major preseason headlines, including Russell Westbrook signing with the Sacramento Kings and Keegan Murray’s extension. The pair discuss whether Lonzo Ball is the most underrated offseason addition, if the Spurs are being undervalued, whether the Pistons and Timberw…
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Bobby Marks to preview the 2025 NBA season and react to major preseason headlines, including Russell Westbrook signing with the Sacramento Kings and Keegan Murray’s extension. The pair discuss whether Lonzo Ball is the most underrated offseason addition, if the Spurs are being undervalued, whether the Pistons and Timberw…
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This week on The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine make the case for their top five 2025-26 NBA MVP candidates. Can Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio win enough games in the Western Conference this year to propel him into the MVP conversation? Can Jokić earn a fourth league MVP boosted by an improved Nuggets roster? The duo also discusses the…
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The first episode of NBA Takedown is here! Monica McNutt of ESPN & MSG Network joins Jon, Jeff & Shawn to talk about the top of the East in the NBA, including what can go right & wrong for the Cleveland Cavs, the New York Knicks (Hukporti Hive unite!), the Orlando Magic, the Atlanta Hawks and the Detroit Pistons. Monica also dishes on why the Knick…
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Nekias Duncan & Steve Jones dive into the Tuesday podcast by taking a look at a Southwest Division stacked with talent, starting with the Houston Rockets, who feature a potentially strong combo of Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson causing havoc for opposing teams. Later in the show, Nekias & Steve share their thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks and San A…
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Kevin O’Connor and Kenny Beecham dive into the most underrated teams ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season who are sure to become ‘League Pass Darlings.’ Kenny makes the case for the Bulls’ young squad, KOC lays out the potential of Orlando’s ‘other guys’ and the duo speculates on whether the Brooklyn Nets are already tanking. Later, Kevin is joined by J…
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Dexter Henry sits down with Andrew Salop, host of Combo’s Court, who’s making a bold prediction: The Knicks will win it all in 2026.The guys breaks down why this might not be as wild as it sounds, highlighting how new head coach Mike Brown has transformed New York’s offense into a faster, freer, read-and-react system that has Jalen Brunson, Mikal B…
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Nekias Duncan & Steve Jones kick off this Friday podcast reacting to the Las Vegas Aces' 90-88 last second win over the Phoenix Mercury to go up 3-0 in a WNBA Finals series that may end tonight in Arizona. The guys break down A'ja Wilson's impressive 34 point performance and what the Mercury can do to avoid a sweep on Friday night. They also break …
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The NBA is a take-driven league. We just pod in it. Join Jonathan Macri & friends every Monday, Wednesday and Friday as we'll take on the NBA take cycle all season long. Episodes are live on YouTube at noon and available on your podcast feed shortly thereafter. Be sure to subscribe to the NBA Takedown YouTube channel, and also follow us on Instagra…
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Kevin O’Connor answers fans' biggest questions ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, starting with questions about if Giannis will still be in Milwaukee at the end of the season what with all the trade rumors surrounding him. What teams could actually put together appealing trade packages for Giannis? KOC weighs in on the Dallas Mavericks’ low floor and…
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