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.

  1. 1d ago

    7 NBA thoughts + college draft prospects to watch with Sam Vecenie

    Kevin O'Connor breaks down the biggest action from Wednesday night's NBA games including Victor Wembanyama's historic performance vs. the Mavericks, Luka's continued dominance for the Lakers and Jaylen Brown's defense against the Pistons. Plus, is it already time to panic for the Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets?Later, Kevin O'Connor and Sam Vecenie preview the wide-open 2027 NBA Draft class, compare top prospects Tyran Stokes and Bruce Branch to recent No. 1 picks and spotlight key returners to college that NBA teams are tracking. But first, the pair react to how rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is performing so far this season for Golden State and speculate on whether the Warriors are up to something sneaky with the Porzingis situation. Plus, would shortening NBA games to 40 minutes help reduce star player injuries?(0:35) 76ers beat Pistons(2:56) Hornets lose to Nets(6:16) Cavs lose to banged-up Thunder(9:18) Wemby's massive game vs. Mavs(11:55) Luka & Lakers beat Kings(19:45) Which teams move East in NBA expansion?(23:20) Yaxel Lendeborg early season performances(35:34) Warriors aren't paying Porzingis(47:33) NBA moving to 40 min games?(1:00:38) Potential no. 1 picks in 2027 NBA Draft(1:13:50) Returning and two-year college players 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

  2. 4d ago

    Yaxel balls out + injury-riddled seasons with JE Skeets, Magic check-in with Steve Ceruti + NBA Power Rankings 1.0

    Kevin O'Connor is joined by JE Skeets to react to the biggest news from the weekend including Yaxel Lendeborg's massive game against the Clippers, the Lakers' high-scoring victory against the Raptors, the Thunder dealing with yet another injury as Chet Holmgren is out for several weeks and more. Plus, which teams have surprised so far this season, whether for good or bad?Up next, KOC is joined by Steve Ceruti for a deep dive into the Orlando Magic's season so far. Does the team have a personnel problem or does head coach Sean Sweeney just need more time to put the pieces together? Later, Kevin shares his latest Power Rankings now that the first two weeks of the 2026-27 NBA season are in the books.(0:24) Yaxel scores 37 points(9:09) Lakers beat Raptors(18:59) Chet Holmgren out with injury(28:19) Pacers struggle without Haliburton(34:13) Surprise teams so far this season(43:17) Orlando Magic check-in(56:54) Southeast division updates(1:21:23) NBA Power Rankings version 1.0  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

  3. Oct 29

    Miami finally wins, Cooper Flagg’s rise, impact rookies & league-wide injury woes with Steve Jones

    Kevin O'Connor and Steve Jones react to the latest news including the Miami Heat finally earning their first win of the season against the Atlanta Hawks and AJ Dybantsa making his NBA debut with the Washington Wizards. The pair react to the Mavericks' blowout win against the Thunder, celebrate Cooper Flagg's spectacular performance and speculate if OKC might bring back a former player to fill the gaps that injuries have left on their roster. KOC & Steve also break down Brandon Miller's recent leap for the Hornets, review the gameplay of rookies Keaton Wagler and Mikel Brown Jr. and a vintage Steph Curry performance against the Timberwolves.  (0:38) Heat beat Hawks for 1st win this season (13:04) AJ Dybantsa NBA debut (18:52) Mavs hand OKC 1st loss this season (31:10) Brandon Miller taking a leap for Charlotte (40:00) Rookie Review: Keaton Wagler (44:23) Rookie Review: Mikel Brown Jr.  (48:43) Steph Curry vs. Wolves (51:42) Injuries abound early in NBA season  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

  4. Oct 27

    NBA rookie first impressions & early injury fallout with Tom Haberstroh

    Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh recap the latest NBA news starting with injuries to OKC stars Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. The duo dives into the drama in Denver with Jokic’s friction with fans and whether the Nuggets are slipping as contenders. KOC & Tom also react to Cooper Flagg’s incredible performance against the Miami Heat and the news that Kawhi Leonard will miss several weeks with a knee injury.Later, they share their rookie first impressions spotlighting big names like Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson as well as more under-the-radar players like Allen Graves, Trevon Brazile and Meleek Thomas.(1:15) OKC injury updates(8:50) Jokic claps back at Nuggets fans(15:46) Cooper Flagg vs. Miami(20:22) Jaren Jackson Jr. & Markkanen injured(23:46) Rookie first impressions(43:09) Kawhi out for several weeks(45:58) Rookie first impressions continued  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

  5. Oct 26

    OKC’s traumatic injury, small sample theater & Texan teams with Slightly Biased

    Kevin O'Connor & Slightly Biased to unpack the biggest storylines from the NBA’s opening week. They begin with Jalen Williams’ devastating injury and what it means for OKC’s title hopes before exploring the unexpected resurgence of the Houston Rockets and whether Victor Wembanyama’s early-season struggles are cause for concern. The duo also breaks down the Bam Adebayo–Giannis Antetokounmpo fit in Miami, Minnesota’s transformation with LaMelo Ball, if Luka Doncic should be the favorite for NBA MVP, Ty Jerome leading the league in scoring and more. (1:13) Jalen Williams gruesome injury(10:04) Wagner best fit to lead Orlando?(16:16) LeBron & Steph load management(26:44) Has Wembanyama plateaued?(31:06) Are Rockets contenders?(34:24) Early impressions of Dusty May(41:03) Knicks & Heat are 0-3(47:26) Timberwolves are 3-0(52:52) Should Luka be MVP favorite?(56:55) Ty Jerome leads NBA in scoring(1:01:30) Have Pistons solved 3PT shooting woes?(1:04:17) Darius Acuff time of possession 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

  6. Oct 22

    Ant erupts, Lakers roll, Ty Jerome shines + more NBA season opener thoughts with Amin Elhassan

    Kevin O'Connor is joined by Amin Elhassan to break down all the action from Wednesday's NBA season openers from Anthony Edwards’ explosive 45-point game with LaMelo Ball and the Timberwolves to Ty Jerome’s incredible 45-point outburst against the Jazz. They also react to Giannis' first game with the Heat and share early concerns over Miami’s supporting cast.The pair also unpacks the Warriors’ uncertain future, Yaxel Lendeborg's on-court and off-court battles with Luka Doncic, the return of Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard and more.(0:37) Wolves beat Heat(6:42) Grizzlies beat Jazz(14:13) Giannis' Miami debut(23:08) Lakers beat Warriors(30:41) Warriors exploring Porzingis trades(40:14) Haliburton returns for Pacers(47:11) Ja & Dame comebacks begin(50:48) Ty Lue dedicates Clippers win to Steve Ballmer 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

  7. Oct 21

    NBA opener reactions with Andrew Sharp + KOC interviews Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg

    Kevin O'Connor & Andrew Sharp break down every game from NBA opening day. The duo dives into why the Thunder look like true title contenders and what’s holding Wembanyama and the Spurs’ offense back. KOC and Andrew also react to the 76ers spoiling the Knicks' banner night and Detroit’s gritty comeback against the Celtics. Later, Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg sits down with Kevin O'Connor ahead of his NBA debut to get real about building chemistry with Steph Curry, adapting to NBA-level defensive schemes with Draymond Green and more. Plus, KOC & Yaxel nerd out about the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. (0:41) Thunder beat Spurs(16:42) 76ers beat Knicks(30:16) Pistons beat Celtics(56:40) Yaxel Lendeborg 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

  8. Oct 19

    The 12 biggest questions entering the NBA season with Grant Liffmann

    Kevin O'Connor is joined by Grant Liffmann of NBC Sports ahead of NBA opening night to break down their biggest questions before the 2026-27 season. They dive into the brutal East playoff race, players who look like future All-Stars, Wembanyama's outlook for the season, the Knicks' contract concerns and more. The duo also spotlights breakout candidates, debates which stars are under the most pressure and asks which franchises are most likely to blow up their core by season’s end. (0:49) Cason Wallace re-signs with OKC(6:15) Ben Simmons torn achilles(7:52) Franz Wagner right shoulder injury(18:43) Which East teams miss the playoffs?(22:58) Which team confuses you the most?(31:48) Which coach is on the hottest seat?(35:34) Will Knicks contract situation hurt the team?(43:54) Which star is under the most pressure?(51:01) Which team is most likely to blow it up?(54:00) Which preseason development are you buying?(59:50) Who will be a future All-Star?(1:04:22) Will the majority consider Wemby the best player in the world by April?(1:07:06) NBA Finals predictions(1:11:29) What opinion will you walk back by Christmas? 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

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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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