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Mike Vurkunov
Basketball reporter for The Athletic who provides NBA analysis and reporting, including discussion of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nikola Jokić, and other league storylines.
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Nov 28, 2025
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Hour 3: Mike Vurkunov, The Athletic Basketball Reporter
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Mike Vurkunov, a basketball reporter for The Athletic, dives into the early NBA season with insights on the Oklahoma City Thunder's impressive 18-1 start. He discusses the significant impact of Jalen Williams' return and explores whether any team can challenge OKC in the playoffs. They also debate Nikola Jokić's historic all-around play and unique passing skills, while touching on the trade fallout surrounding Luka Doncic. Finally, Vurkunov shares thoughts on unexpected Eastern Conference teams like Detroit and Toronto.
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