Trae Young getting traded, Nuggets upsides, Pistons rotation, Deni’s rise + Giannis’ future
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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to the Hawks trading Trae Young to the Wizards. They ask if Young will fit well in Washington and what impact the trade will have on Atlanta. Also, should the Hawks now consider trading for Anthony Davis?
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Then, the two break down why the Pistons are dominating in the East, whether Giannis will stay with the Bucks and how the Nuggets continue to dominate despite Nikola Jokic’s absence. Later, KOC answers your burning mailbag questions.
(0:20) Trae Young was traded to the Wizards
(26:46) Deni Avdija shines for the Trail Blazers
(34:48) Giannis will not ask for a trade from Bucks
(43:00) Denver survives without Jokic
(48:52) The Pistons continue to head East
(54:59) The Charlotte Hornets lose to the Raptors, but it’s still fun
(1:01:38) Will the Celtics be able to compete for Tatum’s return?
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young reacts during pre-game warmups before the start of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
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