The Kevin O'Connor Show

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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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    3-1 comeback watch, Thunder & Spurs cruise & deep-dive into the 3-2-1 lottery proposal

    Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh go over the electric first-round matchups in the NBA. The pair discuss the brewing comebacks, from LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers potentially blowing a 3-0 lead to the Houston Rockets, to the rejuvenated Philadelphia 76ers winning against the Boston Celtics in Game 5. They then talk about the recently eliminated Suns & Trail Blazers and what they should prioritize in the offseason. Plus, the pair debates the validity of the NBA’s proposed “3-2-1" lottery system. (1:11) Rockets force Game 6 vs. Lakers (14:49) Pistons force Game 6 vs. Magic (24:58) Celtics @ 76ers Game 6 preview (32:31) Nuggets @ Wolves Game 6 preview (38:58) Cavs win Game 5 vs. Raptors (42:39) Knicks @ Hawks Game 6 preview (50:15) Thunder & Spurs advance to west semis (57:26) Blazers & Suns offseason priorities (1:08:43) NBA’s new ‘3-2-1 lottery’ proposal Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

    1 h 43 min

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    No-show Jokic, Magic & Raptors threaten upsets & coaches on the hot seat with Justin Termine & William Lou

    Kevin O’Connor is joined by SiriusXM Radio’s Justin Termine and Raptors’ podcaster William Lou to discuss the recent slate of NBA playoff games. Is there hope left for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets? Where is the toughness from the Cleveland Cavaliers? Are the number 1 seeded Detroit Pistons going down in the first round? These questions and more are answered on today’s Kevin O’Connor Show. (0:35) Timberwolves 3-1 lead vs. Nuggets (19:07) Spurs lead 3-1 vs. Trail Blazers (29:59) Lakers lead 3-1 vs. Rockets (35:05) Celtics lead 3-1 vs. 76ers (40:55) Knicks & Hawks series tied 2-2 (45:57) Cavaliers & Raptors series tied 2-2 (50:09) Magic lead 2-1 vs. Pistons (1:03:28) Cavaliers & Raptors series tied 2-2 cont. Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

    1 h 35 min

  3. 23 ABR

    NBA Playoff Round 1 reactions: Tight series, potential adjustments & bad whistles with Tom Haberstroh

    Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down every Playoff series through the first two games of Round 1. They cover the Pistons’ third quarter outburst, the controversy around the Thunder flopping against the Suns, LeBron’s dominance against KD and more. The pair share insights on the impact of injuries to stars like Jalen Williams and Victor Wembanyama—can the Spurs survive a surging Trail Blazers team without him on the court? Plus, how did the Hawks expose the Knicks’ defensive flaws? Later, KOC reveals his latest 2026 Mock Draft. (0:34) Pistons-Magic series tied 1-1 (6:09) Thunder 2-0 lead vs. Suns (20:50) Lakers 2-0 lead vs. Rockets (30:05) Cavs 2-0 lead vs. Raptors (34:19) Blazers-Spurs series tied 1-1 (53:19) Nuggets-Timberwolves series tied 1-1 (1:07:34) Knicks-Hawks series tied 1-1 (1:19:30) 76ers-Celtics series tied 1-1 (1:31:02) KOC's Mock Draft 3.0 Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

    2 h 2 min

  4. 20 ABR

    Zombie Magic, old LeBron, Wemby’s debut & more thoughts on every NBA Playoff series + Warriors drama & LaMelo’s future with Jason Timpf, Kelly Iko & Noa Dalzell

    Kevin O’Connor is joined by Jason Timpf, Kelly Iko and Noa Dalzell to recap the NBA Playoffs’ action-packed opening weekend. Are the Detroit Pistons alright after a feisty Orlando Magic squad took the 1-0 lead in the series? Can LeBron James lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a first-round win against the Houston Rockets? Can Victor Wembanyama prove himself in these historically tough playoffs? All Playoff questions are answered on today’s jam-packed show. (1:08) Pistons-Magic Game 1 (16:35) Cavs-Raptors Game 1 (26:08) Hawks-Knicks Game 1 (34:04) Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 1 (48:07) Lakers-Rockets Game 1 (57:37) Thunder-Suns Game 1 (1:01:38) Spurs-Blazers Game 1 (1:21:39) Curry & Kerr’s future with Warriors (1:32:19) What should Hornets do with LaMelo? (1:41:13) Bulls searching for new GM (1:43:41) Will KD return for Lakers-Rockets Game 2? (1:46:57) Celtics-76ers Game 1 Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

    2 h 4 min

  5. 16 ABR

    Wild Play-In ripple effects, 2026 NBA awards ballot picks + dream fits for top prospects

    Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh react to the biggest moments of the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament from the Warriors' vintage performance vs. the Clippers and the Hornets eliminating the Heat in OT, to the Magic faltering against the 76ers.  The pair also makes their NBA Finals predictions and shares their ballots for NBA Awards. Do KOC & Tom favor Victor Wembanyama or SGA for MVP? And is the Rookie of the Year race between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel really as close as it seems? Later, databallr joins the show to talk NBA Draft and share his dream fits for top prospects like Cam Boozer, Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa. He also makes the case for players like Darius Acuff, Allen Graves and Ebuka Okorie.   (0:52) Warriors beat Clippers in Play-In (9:20) Fallout from Clippers loss (15:52) Suns vs. Warriors Play-In preview (19:29) Blazers vs. Spurs series preview (25:38) Hornets beat Heat, now face Magic (44:40) NBA Finals predictions (45:32) KOC & Tom's NBA Awards ballots (1:07:08) Wemby vs. SGA for MVP (1:21:32) Cooper vs. Kon for ROTY (1:38:25) Dream fits for top prospects (2:02:27) "Sell me on" prospects with databallr Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

    2 h 37 min

  6. 13 ABR

    Big NBA Playoff questions & X-factors with Es Baraheni + Moussa Diabate talks Hornets

    Kevin O’Connor is joined by The Athletic’s Es Baraheni to discuss the biggest questions going into this year’s NBA playoffs. Who’s the league’s most dangerous play-in team? Can LeBron James & the Lakers make it past the first round without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves? Plus, Moussa Diabate joins the show to talk about his growth and give his thoughts on the Charlotte Hornets’ special run going into the play-in tournament. (1:30) Wolves vs. Nuggets RD 1 (15:06) Rockets vs. Lakers RD 1 (19:55) West Play-In preview (25:30) Raptors vs. Cavs RD 1 (29:31) Hawks vs. Knicks RD 1 (32:01) East Play-In preview (42:06) NBA Playoff superlatives (1:01:47) Moussa Diabate joins the show Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

    1 h 22 min

  7. 9 ABR

    All-NBA chaos, Doc’s resume & inside the GM meeting + Donovan Clingan & Deni Avdija talk player development

    Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh go over the biggest news from the last week of the NBA regular season, starting with Cade Cunningham's return and the Detroit Pistons' dominance. The pair discuss Doc Rivers’ resume rant to the dispirited Milwaukee Bucks, the woes of the 65-game rule and Adam Silver’s “full stop” efforts to stop tanking. Then, KOC shares insight into the NBA GM's meeting where he heard rumors of a tanking solution that might actually work! Plus, Donovan Clingan and Deni Avdija join the show to review their spectacular seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. (1:11) Cade Cunningham returns (4:51) Doc Rivers tells Bucks players to “Google me” (7:47) All-NBA players out injured (11:47) KOC’s All-NBA ballot (19:20) An anti-tanking proposal that might actually work (37:24) Bulls clean house (40:07) Michael Malone to UNC (42:50) Donovan Clingan joins the show (1:03:06) Deni Avdija joins the show   Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

    1 h 28 min

  8. 8 ABR

    Jay Bilas talks NBA Draft, college basketball, NIL & the evolution of the game

    Kevin O’Connor sits down with basketball legend Jay Bilas to break down the evolution of basketball from college hoops to the NBA. Bilas shares insights on player development, coaching at every level and the impact of NIL and the transfer portal. They discuss solutions to tanking, load management and the backwards incentives in the NBA today. Bilas also weighs in on top NBA Draft prospects like Aday Mara, Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff & more.   (1:23) Memories with Bill Raftery (4:35) Love & evolution of basketball (14:17) Tanking & load management solutions (21:27) Why won’t NCAA & NBA work together? (28:58) NIL, transfer portal & potential player contracts (48:51) NBA Draft prospects to watch Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

    1 h 4 min
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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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    Yahoo Sports
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  • Años en activo
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    184
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    © 2026 Yahoo Sports
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    The Kevin O'Connor Show

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