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Kevin O’Connor has been covering the NBA since 2013, offering film breakdowns and deep analysis along with the occasional hot take or spicy piece of advice for NBA franchises. Check out The Kevin O'Connor Show, where he’ll be giving his opinions and breaking down the biggest news in the basketball world with other analysts, insiders and NBA players in a way only the most NBA-obsessed mind could.
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Kevin O'Connor reacts to the biggest news from NBA media days around the league on Monday. The LA Clippers leadership continues to deny the salary cap allegations hurled their way, meanwhile the Dallas Mavericks staff gives conflicting updates on Kyrie Irving's injury status. Elsewhere, the Houston Rockets & Denver Nuggets boast big, flexible lineups ahead of the upcoming NBA season and, later, Alex Golden joins KOC to preview the Central Division.(0:32) Top stories from NBA media days(20:24) Central Division breakdown(20:35) Indiana Pacers preview(32:47) Milwaukee Bucks preview(44:52) Cleveland Cavaliers preview(51:59) Detroit Pistons preview(57:07) Chicago Bulls preview
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by David Thorpe to preview the NBA Southeast Division. Can Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero’s Orlando Magic win the East? What’s happening with the Miami Heat roster and can Trae Young be counted on to lead the Hawks to a title? Plus, why Charlotte’s hopes hinge on LaMelo Ball meanwhile the Wizards wait to see if there’s a true star on their young squad.(0:20) Southeast Division breakdown(0:27) Orlando Magic preview(14:16) Miami Heat preview(20:31) Atlanta Hawks preview(32:39) Charlotte Hornets preview(43:57) Washington Wizards preview
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Kevin O’Connor breaks down the latest NBA headlines, starting by diving back into the Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention investigation. Kelly Iko joins to analyze the impact of Fred VanVleet's ACL injury and its impact on the Rockets’ title hopes and rotation with Kevin Durant. Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane joins to preview the Magic’s revamped offense and where he fits into it. Later, Adam Levitan and KOC recap NFL Week 3 and look at sleeper waiver wire moves.(0:31) Kawhi Leonard & Clippers Aspiration allegations update(4:45) Kelly Iko talks Fred VanVleet injury(18:39) Early media day observations(26:22) Desmond Bane joins the show(45:29) NFL Six Points Week 3 with Adam Levitan
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Kevin O'Connor & Mo Dakhil break down the Southwest Division and preview the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, and New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. Later, Robert Mays joins to assess if the Bengals can survive the season without Joe Burrow, if the Chiefs are in trouble after an 0-2 start, the rise of Daniel Jones with the Colts and more of the biggest moments from Week 2 in the NFL.(0:29) Southwest Division breakdown(0:34) Houston Rockets preview(8:17) Memphis Grizzlies preview(15:02) Dallas Mavericks preview(22:22) San Antonio Spurs preview(32:20) New Orleans Pelicans preview(42:42) Six Points! NFL Week 2 recap
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1Kevin O’Connor is joined by Mo Dakhil for a deep dive into the latest twists around the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration scandal and its potential impact on the LA Clippers.The pair also unpacks the Warriors’ contract stalemate with Jonathan Kuminga, debating whether or not he should continue to pass on Golden State’s offers.KOC & Mo recap Franz Wagner’s performance for Germany in EuroBasket and what it means for the Orlando Magic next season, plus can Alperen Şengün carry his dominance for Türkiye into a winning season with KD & the Rockets?(1:10) Latest Kawhi Leonard update(19:20) Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors stalemate(27:26) Should Kuminga focus on next offseason?(31:54) Germany wins Gold at EuroBasket 2025(39:45)Türkiye didn’t have enough to outlast Germany(42:12) Giannis calls Bronze medal his greatest accomplishment(46:31) Will Lauri Markkanen’s EuroBasket performance aid him in NBA?
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Kevin O’Connor & Steve Jones break down the Northwest Division heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. The pair dive into the Thunder’s title defense, Denver Nuggets’ revamped depth and whether the Minnesota Timberwolves belong in the true contender tier. Plus, could the Trail Blazers play with two bigs? And how will the Utah Jazz’s promising young core and cast of veterans impact their development? Then, Justin Boone joins to break down early fantasy football surprises and key NFL storylines after Week 1. From J.J. McCarthy’s breakout with the Vikings to Caleb Williams’ accuracy concerns, waiver wire pickups and head coaches who might already be on the hot seat—all this and more on The Kevin O’Connor Show. (0:30) Kawhi Leonard update(13:09) Josh Giddey re-signs with Bulls(15:49) Northwest Division preview with Steve Jones(16:10) Thunder preview(26:26) Nuggets preview(37:01) Timberwolves preview(44:08) Trail Blazers preview(53:05) Jazz preview(1:02:58) NFL Week 1 recap with Justin Boone
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews to break down all the drama & preview the quarterfinals at EuroBasket 2025.From Germany’s dominant squad and Slovenia’s Luka-centric miracle run, to upsets that shook expectations—no favorite is safe. The two take a dive into Serbia’s shocking exit, France’s point guard issues, the impact of naturalized players, and more.(:32) Donatas Urbonas joins the show to talk EuroBasket(1:20) Luka, Slovenia facing off against Germany in quarterfinals(6:02) Nikola Jokic, Serbia lose to Finland(13:44) Georgia upsets France(19:14) Naturalized Players(23:55) Can Poland upset Türkiye?(28:41) How can Lithuania contain Giannis?(36:10) Impressions of Kristaps Porzingis(38:32) EuroBasket winner predictions
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Kevin O’Connor previews EVERY NBA team this month, starting today with the Pacific Division. NBA content creator Legend of Winning joins him to recap the summer and preview the Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Suns and Kings.With the offseason additions made by both teams in Los Angeles, are the Lakers and Clippers in a position to be legitimately dangerous in the West? Meanwhile, the Warriors made almost no offseason moves-- are they going to find themselves in the play-in AGAIN? Elsewhere in the division, KOC and Legend try to be positive when discussing the Suns and Kings, but it's no small task.With the NFL season opener just days away, KOC is joined by ESPN’s Benjamin Solak to unpack the Micah Parsons trade to the Packers. Will Parsons be the missing piece in Green Bay's defense and how damaging is this move for the Cowboys ahead of their season opener against the Eagles? The two also preview the Ravens vs. Bills season opener and discuss how high the Vikings' ceiling can be when J.J. McCarthy takes the reins.(1:22) Pacific Division preview with Legend of Winning(1:47) Los Angeles Lakers preview(14:25) Los Angeles Clippers preview(27:41) Golden State Warriors preview(40:10) Phoenix Suns preview(49:09) Sacramento Kings preview(1:04:54) NFL news with Ben Solak(1:05:11) Micah Parsons fit with Packers(1:16:54) Cowboys @ Eagles preview(1:19:28) Vikings season expectations(1:23:05) 49ers WR room still in trouble?(1:27:36) Bills @ Ravens preview(1:31:16) Bill Belichick loses big in 1st CFB game(1:32:34) Arch Manning & Texas lose to Ohio State
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Kevin O'Connor asks Kevin Clark one BIG question about every NFL division. Is Titans rookie QB Cam Ward criminally underrated? Are we sleeping on Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers? What can we REALLY expect from the Chicago Bears & Carolina Panthers? Plus, the how and why older quarterbacks are having such a positive impact on the league.The pair also preview the Orlando Magic's upcoming season and debate if the addition of Desmond Bane is enough to get them to the NBA Finals in 2026. (0:26) One BIG question about every NFL division(1:01) AFC South(24:19) AFC North(27:46) AFC East(35:00) AFC West(39:20) NFC North(41:04) NFC South(43:06) NFC West(45:05) NFC East(47:21) Can the Orlando Magic contend?
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Trey Kerby joins KOC for a look at which NBA teams nobody believes in that could potentially make a deep run, teams who should spend this season taking ‘the next step’ and those who are ‘NBA League Pass darlings’—hard to watch, but still fun! From why the Cavaliers’ postseason hopes still hang in the balance, to the Clippers’ aging but deep roster, the pair debate which teams are poised for a breakout and which squads are destined for another year in the lottery.(1:15) Trey Kerby joins(1:43) Teams ‘nobody believes in’(17:19) ‘League Pass darlings’(41:04) Teams taking ‘the next step’
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Yahoo Sports NFL Fantasy Football expert Matt Harmon who offers some key drafting advice for this season. With the Cincinnati Bengals defense being as lackluster as it is, should Joe Burrow be a no brainer QB1? They also discuss WRs to target in the later rounds and which rookie running backs will have an immediate impact.Kevin is then joined by streamer Iron for an in-depth look at Battlefield 6 beta and discuss the future of Battle Royale gaming. Later, the pair breaks down whether Victor Wembanyama and the revamped Spurs can finally make the leap, and if Nico Harrison’s controversial decision to trade Luka Doncic can ever be redeemed.(0:47) Matt Harmon Fantasy Football advice(34:03) Iron on Battlefield 6 & COD Warzone(53:46) Iron on Spurs, Mavs & State of the NBA
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Wosny Lambre to hand out offseason grades across the Eastern and Western Conferences, and EuroBasket. The duo debate Luka Doncic’s weight loss: is it functional or cosmetic? And will it do the Lakers any good regardless? Do the New York Knicks get a good grade for moving on from Thibs and hiring Mike Brown? And did the Orlando Magic make the right move by adding Desmond Bane? The also pair break down if Utah was right to keep Lauri Markkanen during their rebuild, and react to Giannis’s loyalty to Milwaukee (so far).Out West, they question if the Warriors’ front office is really all-in on winning a title, celebrate Denver’s upgrade from MPJ to Cam Johnson, and push back on the hype surrounding OKC’s long-term dynasty odds. Can OKC really keep talent in a small market or are their hopes of a repeat title already over?(0:25) NBA Offseason Grades(0:47) Luka’s weight loss journey(6:06) Utah Jazz keeping Lauri Markkanen(11:19) Giannis stays loyal to the Bucks…so far(26:40) Myles Turner leaves Indiana for Milwaukee(30:44) Knicks roster changes(38:22) Pistons shuffle their roster(43:41) Magic roster shake-up(50:01) Jonathan Kuminga’s offseason approach(55:21) Nuggets replacement of MPJ(58:26) OKC only re-signs their own guys(1:08:43) Who will win each conference?
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Kevin O’Connor reacts to the 2025-25 NBA schedule and shares the games he’s most excited for this season! Can a revamped Nuggets team challenge the defending champs in OKC? And is the NBA pushing the Chet Holmgren vs. Victor Wembanyama rivalry with home-and-home games at Christmastime? Plus, elite rookie matchups on March 3rd and the biggest ‘return’ games of the season as KD returns to Oklahoma City and Myles Turner faces Indiana.Next, Kevin is joined by NFL Fantasy Football expert Danny Heifetz to talk 2025 fantasy draft strategy, quarterback sleepers, and rookie wide receivers to target—and avoid. Danny dives into the undervalued impact of running QBs like Justin Fields, and offers a bold sleeper pick for the Arizona Cardinals’ Kyler Murray📷(0:23) 2025 NBA schedule released(11:37) NFL Fantasy Football preview with Danny Heifetz(43:18) Could Knicks win the title THIS season?(54:06) Why don’t other teams mimic OKC’s process?
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Slightly Biased to break down leaks of NBA Opening Night and Christmas Day matchups ahead of the Thursday full schedule release.One of the biggest games includes no. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks taking on no. 2 pick Dylan Harper and the San Antonio Spurs. But don't miss out on LeBron James vs. Steph Curry as the Lakers and Warriors face off on opening night and the Houston Rockets square up against reigning NBA champs Oklahoma!Later, Kevin and Slightly react to listeners' hottest NBA takes. Will Victor Wembanyama win MVP as well as DPOY next season? Is it possible Jayson Tatum returns for the Celtics AND they’re in the Eastern Conference Finals?! All this and much more on the Kevin O’Connor Show!(1:08) Rockets @ Thunder on opening night(5:23) Warriors @ Lakers on opening night(11:41) Harper & Spurs @ Flagg & Mavs(17:27) Christmas Day games(23:49) Slightly Biased, Spot On, or So Wrong?
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by NBA on NBC's Grant Liffmann to break down De’Aaron Fox’s extension with the San Antonio Spurs. Was it really a good deal or does the team still needs to prioritize getting more shooters?Plus, the pair dives deep into the stalemate between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga. Could the Warriors be holding on to Kuminga and STILL be pursuing a Giannis trade?!Later, Kevin is joined by Yahoo's Nate Tice to talk NFL. Why has the Kansas City Chiefs offense dropped in Tice's ratings? Do the Eagles win because of or in spite of Jalen Hurts? And is Baker Mayfield overrated??(0:20) Grant Liffmann joins the show(2:36) De'Aaron Fox signs extension with Spurs(11:29) Grant's experience in Atlanta's front office(18:27) Lessons learned working in front offices(26:14) Are Warriors still waiting to trade for Giannis?(37:03) Nate Tice joins the show(38:32) 2025 NFL season preview(1:11:35) Favorite Tom Brady moments(1:19:39) Expectations for Timberwolves this season
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Adam Mares from the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to break down Denver’s offseason moves, including the Cam Johnson-MPJ swap. Could the Nuggets revamped roster shake up the West enough to challenge Oklahoma City? Or are the Houston Rockets and Kevin Durant in a better position to threaten the Thunder? Plus, the pair dive into how the new CBA could change the landscape of the league forever.(0:11) Latest on Jonathan Kuminga(3:20) Adam Mares joins from Summer League(4:33) Nuggets trade MPJ to Nets for Cam Johnson(10:33) Can Nuggets threaten OKC?(12:45) Can Rockets threaten OKC?(16:32) How has the CBA changed the NBA?
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KOC and Jack Simone both grew up in Boston, so naturally both were stunned to see the Marcus Smart/Lakers news! Don't miss their reasoning for why they think it was a great move by the Lakers. Both think this move could unlock PEAK Luka Doncic -- is he primed for his 1st ever MVP season in the NBA?Then Kevin and Simone recap a wild Summer League: which rookie impressed them the most, which Year 2 player left the best mark in Vegas -- and conversely which players disappointed?Then, KOC is joined by Es Baraheni at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to break down the performances of the league’s newest stars including Carter Bryant, Dylan Harper, Yang Hansen & more. Plus, what can we REALLY expect from the Toronto Raptors this season? (1:32) CP3 returns to Clippers(7:27) Lakers sign Marcus Smart(14:46) Summer League superlatives(38:39) Ben Simmons free agency update(44:41) Summer League recap with Es Baraheni(59:29) Expectations for Raptors this season
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Kevin O'Connor reacts to the stunning news that Damian Lillard chose to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. Why KOC loves the fit, and could see this working out great for Portland. PLUS Kevin says the Los Angeles Clippers are winning the offseason after adding Bradley Beal, who is a clear-cut upgrade over Norm Powell. And then KOC is joined by Andrew Sharp and Ben Thompson to discuss the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee — have the Bucks done enough? Could the Myles Turner signing backfire? And the guys deep-dive on Andrew's favorite squad, the Washington Wizards. Is there optimism in DC after landing Tre Johnson? It's all ahead!(00:25) - Damian Lillard returns to Portland(3:25) - Bradley Beal returns to LA(7:20) - Talking Bucks & Wizards with Ben Thompson & Andrew Sharp
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by ESPN’s Bobby Marks to break down the Eastern Conference landscape after major injuries to Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton. They analyze which teams have taken the biggest leaps and which others still have a move or two to make to be considered contenders.Later, Sam Esfandiari (Light Years) and Kirk Henderson (Mavs Moneyball) join to discuss Cooper Flagg’s summer league breakout for the Mavericks, Jonathan Kuminga’s future with the Warriors, and if either franchise should consider trading for LeBron James?!!(0:45) Bobby Marks joins(1:37) Magic: contenders or one move away?(5:15) Hawks: contenders or one move away?(9:44) Knicks: contenders or one move away?(11:39) Cavs: contenders or one move away?(14:18) Pistons: contenders or one move away?(16:05) Bucks: contenders or one move away?(23:14) Sam Esfandiari & Kirk Henderson join(23:35) Flagg’s impact on Mavericks already(30:58) What’s up with Warriors & Kuminga?(42:38) Should Mavs or Warriors trade for LeBron?
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Kevin O'Connor is joined by Chris Vernon from the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Chris makes KOC defend his take that Grizzlies fans overrate Ja Morant and discuss the offseason moves Memphis made. The pair also talk about how Cedric Coward can be a star for the Grizzlies and share their initial reactions to Hugo Gonzalez and Cooper Flagg's performances in Summer League.New Timberwolves owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore then join The Kevin O'Connor Show to discuss their bold vision for Minnesota basketball. From empowering Tim Connelly to innovating fan experiences with “Jump,” they’re laying the groundwork for a championship culture. They open up about their long-term goals, Anthony Edwards’ development, their admiration for Rudy Gobert, and how fast, decisive leadership shapes winning franchises.(0:30) Chris Vernon joins(1:00) Is Ja Morant overrated?(19:54) First impressions of Cooper Flagg(23:41) Is NIL good for NBA?(35:48) Timberwolves owners Alex Rodriguez & Marc Lore join(44:00) How to maximize Ant's potential
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