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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 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine deep dive on the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame class: who's a lock, and who deserves more consideration than they're getting? The duo start with Andre Iguodala, who has one big number going his way that could make him a lock. Next, Dan breaks down the chances of Marques Johnson, Blake Griffin, Shawn Marion and Lamarcus Aldridge based on their career numbers and advanced stats.Tom & Dan finish things off with the news that the Chicago Bulls re-signed Josh Giddey to a multi-year contract. The hosts look back on their free agency predictions (2 for 2 so far!) and discuss whether Cam Thomas made the right move taking his $6M qualifying offer.(1:45) - Is Andre Iguodala a Hall of Fame lock?(16:45) - Does Shawn Marion have the stats to make it in?(22:35) - Lamarcus Aldridge's Hall of Fame chances(28:10) - Marques Johnson's scoring average deserves consideration(31:40) - Is Blake Griffin being overrated as a HOF prospect?(39:40) - Josh Giddey, Cam Thomas & other free agency news Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus of Yahoo Sports react to the bombshell Pablo Torre report on Kawhi Leonard allegedly receiving $28 million for a ’no-show” job from the Los Angeles Clippers in an attempt to circumvent the salary cap. Vince and Dan unpack all the details including Steve Ballmer’s quick denial of any wrongdoings.Next, Vince and Dan take a look at Nike’s most recent LeBron James commercial. Is Nike getting the ball rolling on how to market James with the end of his career looming? The two also react to Tyronn Lue’s comments on ‘Club Shay Shay’ with Shannon Sharpe about LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.Later, PJ Washington gets a new contract with the Dallas Mavericks and Michael Porter Jr. is back with more interesting comments.(1:46) Kawhi allegedly paid $28 million for no show job(9:14) Kawhi’s uncle Dennis role in his free agency(21:51) LeBron James’ new Nike commercial(30:55) Ty Lue comments on LeBron, Kyrie tenure in Cleveland(41:42) Michael Porter Jr.’s bold claim 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine deep dive into this offseason’s free agency moves—or rather the lack thereof. What’s changed in the NBA that’s keeping All-Star level players with their current teams or moving via trade rather than making moves during free agency? The pair also assess the Clippers’ alleged cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard and a $28 million endorsement deal, unpacking what punishments the NBA may dole out if the claims are proven true.(2:27) The Big Number: All-Stars in free agency(15:54) Little Numbers: Orlando Magic pull-up 3s(21:03) Little Numbers: Atlanta Hawks 3-pointers(25:26) Little Numbers: Cam Johnson offensive EPM(28:49) Little Numbers: Clippers defense without Zubac(34:17) Kawhi Leonard earns $28M for ‘no show’ job 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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? 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Jared Greenberg of NBA TV and Turner Sports discuss the NBA offseason being eerily quiet. Is there a big move on the horizon?Next, Vince and Jared play a game of “Better Odds.” Are there better odds that LeBron James will own an NBA team within 3 years or he’ll still actively be playing? Are there better odds Luka Doncic will make an all-defensive team or become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer?Later, Vince and Jared make their choices for the All-Century team and debate if the current team could compete with the previous team. All that and much more on Good Word with Goodwill!(1:50) Quiet NBA offseason(6:11) Better Odds: LeBron is an owner or still playing in 3 years(23:51) Better Odds: Steph Curry plays for another team or wins a 5th ring(34:43) Better Odds: Luka makes all-defensive team or becomes all-time leading scorer(41:56) All-Century NBA teams(49:27) Would this All-Century team defeat the past one? 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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’ 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Marcus Thompson give their best and worst case scenarios for some prominent NBA teams for the upcoming season. What went right for the Knicks if Mike Brown wins coach of the year? What went wrong for the Warriors if they have another first round exit?Next, Vince and Marcus react to the John Wall retirement. Will Wall be remembered for being a great player?Later, Rick Carlisle gets a well deserved contract extension. Is he one of the best coaches in the NBA?(3:17) What Went Wrong: If the Warriors get bounced in the first round this upcoming season(11:15) Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry’s dynamic(23:47) Warriors unlikely 2022 championship(28:24) What Went Wrong: Lakers back in the Play-In(31:50) What Went Right: Laker make a deep playoff run(35:32) What Went Wrong: Knicks don’t secure a top-3 seed(40:17) John Wall announces retirement(49:54) Rick Carlisle gets contract extension with Pacers 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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? 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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? 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus react to NBA Opening Night and Christmas Day games leaking. Which games are the most fascinating?Next, Vince and Dan make their way too early MVP predictions and Vince goes off on Michael Porter Jr.’s gambling comments.Later, Vince and Dan discuss if the Los Angeles Clippers can win a championship before choosing which current or former NBA player should have a podcast.(2:33) NBA Opening night games have leaked(11:30) The LeBron and Steph era(15:06) Most interesting Christmas Day games(21:56) Teams that will make a major leap this upcoming season(29:26) Way too early MVP predictions(37:19) Michael Porter Jr. comments on sports gambling(43:27) Bradley Beal, Clippers real contenders?(46:47) What current or former NBA player should have a podcast?(52:23) Blazers sell for $4 Billion 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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? 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv