

Cade Cunningham returns as the Detroit Pistons show dominance in the NBA. Doc Rivers critiques the Milwaukee Bucks while discussions on tanking solutions emerge from the NBA GM meeting, alongside insights from players Donovan Clingan and Deni Avdija.
Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh go over the biggest news from the last week of the NBA regular season, starting with Cade Cunningham's return and the Detroit Pistons' dominance.
The pair discuss Doc Rivers’ resume rant to the dispirited Milwaukee Bucks, the woes of the 65-game rule and Adam Silver’s “full stop” efforts to stop tanking. Then, KOC shares insight into the NBA GM's meeting where he heard rumors of a tanking solution that might actually work!
Plus, Donovan Clingan and Deni Avdija join the show to review their spectacular seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers.
(1:11) Cade Cunningham returns
(4:51) Doc Rivers tells Bucks players to “Google me”
(7:47) All-NBA players out injured
(11:47) KOC’s All-NBA ballot
(19:20) An anti-tanking proposal that might actually work
(37:24) Bulls clean house
(40:07) Michael Malone to UNC
(42:50) Donovan Clingan joins the show
(1:03:06) Deni Avdija joins the show

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 08: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons tries to drive around Ousmane Dieng #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Little Caesars Arena on April 08, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Doc Rivers expressed his frustrations regarding the Milwaukee Bucks' performance and his concerns about their current state.
During the NBA GM meeting, rumors surfaced about potential effective solutions to address the issue of tanking in the league.
Cade Cunningham's return significantly boosted the Detroit Pistons, contributing to their recent dominance in the league.

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