7 NBA thoughts + college draft prospects to watch with Sam Vecenie

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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?

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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?

(0:35) 76ers beat Pistons

(2:56) Hornets lose to Nets

(6:16) Cavs lose to banged-up Thunder

(9:18) Wemby’s massive game vs. Mavs

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(11:55) Luka & Lakers beat Kings

(19:45) Which teams move East in NBA expansion?

(23:20) Yaxel Lendeborg early season performances

(35:34) Warriors aren’t paying Porzingis

(47:33) NBA moving to 40 min games?

(1:00:38) Potential no. 1 picks in 2027 NBA Draft

(1:13:50) Returning and two-year college players to watch

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 02: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during the second half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 02, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

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Author : Kevin O'Connor

Publish date : 2026-11-05 16:24:00

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