Trae Young gets traded, Nuggets silver linings, rolling Pistons, Deni’s rise + the future of Giannis
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Trae Young gets traded, Nuggets silver linings, rolling Pistons, Deni’s rise + the future of Giannis
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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?
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young reacts during pregame warmups before the start of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)Colin Hubbard
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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?
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young reacts during pregame warmups before the start of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
