KOC's 10 biggest takeaways from NBA media day + non-top 10 rookies to watch this season

They react to Cooper Flagg 's growth spurt, compare 3-guard lineups in OKC and San Antonio and share the latest on the Jalen Duren contract drama in Detroit . The duo also unpacks how Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball 's new pairing could unlock the Timberwolves ' offense and whether GTA 6 release week will really impact NBA player performance in November.

(2:18) De'Aaron Fox talks Spurs lineups (7:12) Ant Edwards + LaMelo Ball (10:04) Evan Mobley 's new 'go-to' moves (13:35) Derrick White 's shooting improvements (16:06) Steven Adams GTA (21:49) Jokic signing with Nuggets next year (23:50) Cooper Flagg's height (34:55) Who is the alpha in Philly? (37:12) Kings media member caught on hot mic (41:43) Jalen Duren contract drama update (58:24) Non-top 10 rookies to watch this season

Jaylen Brown #7, Joel Embiid #21, LeBron James #23, Tyrese Maxey #0, and VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a portrait on NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)