James Harden on the Move? Defensive Trends + Unrivaled Makes History in Philadelphia | The Dunker Spot

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03 February 2026

We're a couple of days away from the NBA trade deadline, and things are heating up. Could James Harden (and Darius Garland) be on the move? The guys discuss the latest there, as well as give their initial thoughts on the three-team trade involving the Cavs, Kings, and Bulls. From there, the guys discuss the biggest (or most interesting) defensive trends and tactics across the league. Among the things brought up: a rise of full-court pressure, increased willingness to send help (or switch!) from the strong side corner, and funky zone defenses from teams like the Lakers and Timberwolves Finally, they close by recapping the weekend slate of Unrivaled games, including a historic outing in Philadelphia. They discuss the record-breaking attendance and what it means, salute the shot making of Marina Mabrey, and bounce around with some general team thoughts. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 4:07 -- Is a James Harden/Darius Garland swap happening?   4:07 -- Is a James Harden/Darius Garland swap happening? 16:57 -- Cavs/Kings/Bulls trade discussion 39:30 — All-Star reaction 41:48 -- Defensive trends across the league 01:08:48 -- Unrivaled recap 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!