Miami finally wins, Cooper Flagg’s rise, impact rookies & league-wide injury woes with Steve Jones

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Kevin O’Connor and Steve Jones react to the latest news including the Miami Heat finally earning their first win of the season against the Atlanta Hawks and AJ Dybantsa making his NBA debut with the Washington Wizards. The pair react to the Mavericks’ blowout win against the Thunder, celebrate Cooper Flagg’s spectacular performance and speculate if OKC might bring back a former player to fill the gaps that injuries have left on their roster.

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KOC & Steve also break down Brandon Miller’s recent leap for the Hornets, review the gameplay of rookies Keaton Wagler and Mikel Brown Jr. and a vintage Steph Curry performance against the Timberwolves. 

(0:38) Heat beat Hawks for 1st win this season

(13:04) AJ Dybantsa NBA debut

(18:52) Mavs hand OKC 1st loss this season

(31:10) Brandon Miller taking a leap for Charlotte

(40:00) Rookie Review: Keaton Wagler

(44:23) Rookie Review: Mikel Brown Jr. 

(48:43) Steph Curry vs. Wolves

(51:42) Injuries abound early in NBA season 

Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on October 28, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Author : Kevin O'Connor,Steve Jones

Publish date : 2026-10-29 17:28:00

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