7 NBA thoughts + college draft prospects to watch with Sam Vecenie
KOC breaks down the biggest action from Wednesday night's games and previews the 2027 NBA Draft class.
Kevin O'Connor breaks down the biggest action from Wednesday night's NBA games including Victor Wembanyama's historic performance vs. the Mavericks, Luka's continued dominance for the Lakers and Jaylen Brown's defense against the Pistons. Plus, is it already time to panic for the Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets?
Later, Kevin O'Connor and Sam Vecenie preview the wide-open 2027 NBA Draft class, compare top prospects Tyran Stokes and Bruce Branch to recent No. 1 picks and spotlight key returners to college that NBA teams are tracking. But first, the pair react to how rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is performing so far this season for Golden State and speculate on whether the Warriors are up to something sneaky with the Porzingis situation. Plus, would shortening NBA games to 40 minutes help reduce star player injuries?
(19:45) Which teams move East in NBA expansion?
(23:20) Yaxel Lendeborg early season performances
(35:34) Warriors aren't paying Porzingis
(1:00:38) Potential no. 1 picks in 2027 NBA Draft
(1:13:50) Returning and two-year college players to watch
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