Kevin O’Connor is joined by David Thorpe to preview the NBA Southeast Division. Can Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero’s Orlando Magic win the East? What’s happening with the Miami Heat roster and can Trae Young be counted on to lead the Hawks to a title? Plus, why Charlotte’s hopes hinge on LaMelo Ball meanwhile the Wizards wait to see if there’s a true star on their young squad.

(0:20) Southeast Division breakdown

(0:27) Orlando Magic preview

(14:16) Miami Heat preview

(20:31) Atlanta Hawks preview

(32:39) Charlotte Hornets preview

(43:57) Washington Wizards preview

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Kevin O’Connor breaks down the latest NBA headlines, starting by diving back into the Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention investigation. Kelly Iko joins to analyze the impact of Fred VanVleet's ACL injury and its impact on the Rockets’ title hopes and rotation with Kevin Durant. Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane joins to preview the Magic’s revamped offense and where he fits into it. Later, Adam Levitan and KOC recap NFL Week 3 and look at sleeper waiver wire moves.
(0:31) Kawhi Leonard & Clippers Aspiration allegations update
(4:45) Kelly Iko talks Fred VanVleet injury
(18:39) Early media day observations
(26:22) Desmond Bane joins the show
(45:29) NFL Six Points Week 3 with Adam Levitan

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Kevin O'Connor & Mo Dakhil break down the Southwest Division and preview the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, and New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. Later, Robert Mays joins to assess if the Bengals can survive the season without Joe Burrow, if the Chiefs are in trouble after an 0-2 start, the rise of Daniel Jones with the Colts and more of the biggest moments from Week 2 in the NFL.

(0:29) Southwest Division breakdown
(0:34) Houston Rockets preview
(8:17) Memphis Grizzlies preview
(15:02) Dallas Mavericks preview
(22:22) San Antonio Spurs preview
(32:20) New Orleans Pelicans preview
(42:42) Six Points! NFL Week 2 recap

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