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 biggest takeaways from All-Star Weekend, NBA tanking crisis & Cedric Coward joins the show!

    Kevin O’Connor gives his seven biggest takeaways from a star-studded NBA All-Star Weekend. Was the new format a success? Is expansion back on the board? Kevin gives his thoughts. Next, Ben Golliver joins the show to break down the tanking crisis and which teams are most guilty of tanking the most. Plus, Cedric Coward joins to share his lessons from his rookie season, his progression as a player and the toughest players to defend. 0:28 Seven biggest takeaways from All-Star Weekend 15:41 Ben Golliver joins the show 45:23 Cedric Coward 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

    1h 14m

  2. 5D AGO

    NBA's big tanking problem, JJJ injured, awards check-in + thoughts entering All-Star break

    In today’s Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC goes over his NBA awards rankings approaching the midway point of the season. Plus, he reacts to the news of the Jaren Jackson Jr. season-ending surgery, and proposes a new system to weed out the problem of tanking in the NBA. Then, KOC does a live mail-bag segment with questions from the YouTube chat. That and more for today’s pre-All-Star Weekend show!   (0:33) NBA Awards check-in (8:36) How can the NBA solve tanking? (29:07) Live YouTube Q&A 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

    41 min

  3. FEB 9

    The rising Celtics, the falling Wolves, Charlotte looks legit & Caleb Wilson shines for UNC with Dane Moore, Drew Carter & Matt Powers

    Kevin O’Connor is joined by Dane Moore to talk Timberwolves on today’s Kevin O’Connor Show. What’s behind the meltdown in Minnesota? Next, KOC is joined by Boston Celtics play-by-play announcer Drew Carter to talk all things Celtics—particularly what needs to be done to right the ship after trading for Nikola Vucevic at the trade deadline. Then, KOC mulls over the question: is this year’s Charlotte Hornets team the new Indiana Pacers? What is the key to their newfound success? Plus, KOC is joined by Swish Theory’s Matt Powers to chat Draft Class—which draft prospect has improved most in the new year? How does AJ Dybantsa bring BYU out of a 4-game losing streak? That and more on today’s show! (0:14) Dane Moore talks Timberwolves (30:40) Drew Carter on Celtics (1:07:20) Are the Hornets this year's Pacers? (1:13:21) Matt Powers joins KOC's Draft Class 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

    1h 35m

  4. FEB 5

    The weirdest NBA trade deadline ever: The KOC Show explains everything that did & didn’t happen

    On today’s Kevin O’Connor show, we’ve got a trade-deadline special! Kevin O’Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to dissect any and all movement in the league before the 3 PM ET buzzer, going through the biggest winners and losers in what may be the weirdest trade deadline in NBA history. First, the pair discuss the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to retain Giannis Antetokounmpo, and what that means for the landscape of the NBA–and for the future outlook of the Golden State Warriors, especially after the anticlimactic end of the Jonathan Kuminga saga. Were the Warriors the biggest losers of the trade deadline? Will another team arise in the summer to win the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes? Next, they discuss the James Harden trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and if this move can bring the city of Cleveland to the Finals once again. Then, they muse on what exactly made this deadline so weird: multiple All-Stars being traded to bad NBA teams. They ask: why are bad teams trading for good players? Why are the Utah Jazz putting their top-8 protected first round pick in jeopardy? Why such a paltry return for Anthony Davis, who was traded for Luka Doncic just last year? Plus, they cover all the bases with the more local trades made, from the Chicago Bulls picking up 9 second round picks to the Boston Celtics acquiring their long-coveted big man in Nikola Vucevic. Plus more questions: why didn’t the Sacramento Kings trade for Ja Morant? Why did the Philadelphia 76ers let go of Jared McCain? All that and much, much more on today’s KOC Show! (0:16) Trade deadline instant reactions (4:33) Giannis not traded by Bucks (10:39) Warriors trade Kuminga to Hawks (25:49) Cavs get James Harden (43:34) Wizards acquire Anthony Davis (48:22) Clippers trade Zubac to Pacers (55:57) Jazz trade for Jaren Jackson Jr. (1:02:18) Ja Morant stays in Memphis (1:07:45) Timberwolves trade recap (01:10:18) What are the Chicago Bulls up to? (01:13:05) Celtics trade Simons for Vucevic (01:19:04) 76ers trade Jared McCain to OKC 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

    1h 26m

  5. FEB 2

    NBA trade deadline preview, Luka trade anniversary & Darryn Peterson’s cramps with Kyle Neubeck, Kirk Henderson & Corey Tulaba

    In a jam-packed Kevin O’Connor show, KOC discusses the first trade of the deadline week and what it means for Keon Ellis, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Sacramento Kings. Then, he discusses updates in the Ja Morant trade market: is there a new interest in him coming out of Chicago? Next, Kyle Neubeck joins to talk Sixers: what’s up with the Paul George suspension? Is Joel Embiid back? Is a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo without giving up VJ Edgecombe a possibility? Later, KOC chats All-Star reserves before being joined by Kirk Henderson. They look back at the Luka Doncic to Los Angeles trade one year later, marvel at Cooper Flagg’s 2-game tear and ask the question: will Anthony Davis be traded this season? Corey Tulaba then joins the pod for this week’s Draft Class to chat AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, the future of Richie Saunders and the biggest college games to watch for this weekend. (0:25) Cavs trade for Ellis & Schroder (6:31) Bulls interested in Ja Morant? (8:22) Kyle Neubeck talks 76ers (27:27) All-Star reserves announced (30:48) Kirk Henderson talks Mavericks (46:01) Hornets win 6 straight games (1:00:00) Draft Class with Corey Tulaba 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

    1h 32m

  6. JAN 29

    NBA Trade Deadline preview: new homes for Giannis, Ja's value & impact of the draft

    Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh dive deep into the unfolding Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga ahead of the February 5th deadline. The pair give an extensive breakdown of the teams—Warriors, Timberwolves, Hawks, Heat, Knicks and more—positioned to make big moves for the Bucks superstar. They also debate which teams stand to benefit most from their lottery odds in a loaded NBA Draft, analyze Ja Morant’s market value, talk Michael Porter Jr. trade destinations and more! (0:44) Giannis 'ready for a new home' (6:52) Warriors case for getting Giannis (9:57) Should Timberwolves trade for Giannis? (20:29) Rockets & Spurs not interested in Giannis trade (28:46) Could Blazers facilitate the trade? (36:14) 5 teams for Ja Morant (44:48) Should Lakers trade for MPJ? (54:05) Draft Class: Dybantsa vs. Peterson (1:06:47) KOC Show mailbag 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

    1h 18m

  7. JAN 26

    Rise of the Raptors, Embiid’s comeback & latest trade rumors with Es Baraheni + Wolves missing pieces & Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch with Nate Tice

    Kevin O’Connor & Es Baraheni debate whether the Raptors are the real deal after defeating OKC, keys to their success during this stretch and what moves they should make at the deadline.  Next, they discuss Joel Embiid trending back up, Giannis trade rumors and other trade deadline hot topics. Later, Nate Tice joins the show to recap the AFC and NFC Championship weekend. Who will be the victor of Super Bowl LX? Nate gives his pick! (0:56) Are the Raptors for real? (20:37) Should the Magic make a trade? (24:51) Joel Embiid on the rise (29:20) Trade deadline rumors (46:32) Who will step up for the Warriors? (58:28) Rams defeat Seahawks in NFC Championship (1:18:47) Patriots beat Broncos in AFC Championship (1:41:58) Super Bowl predictions (1:48:02) State of the Minnesota Timberwolves 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

    2h 3m

  8. JAN 22

    5 NBA teams that must make a trade + Butler injury fallout, drama in Laker land + Draft Class with Tyler Rucker

    Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh discuss the implications of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL injury and what’s next for the Warriors. Does Golden State need to make a trade to save their season? Next, the duo breaks down Wemby’s jump shot development, reacts to the details of the Lakers’ drama with Jeanie Buss and LeBron James, and discusses the Knicks’ bounce back performance over the Nets. Later, they share the five NBA teams that must make a trade before the deadline. How can the Orlando Magic improve their shooting and what will it take to make the San Antonio Spurs legitimate contenders? Plus, Tyler Rucker joins for this week’s NBA Draft Class and Lottery Lessons. (0:38) Jimmy Butler out for season with ACL injury (19:55) Is Wemby's jumpshot his greatest weakness? (28:54) Los Angeles Lakers off-court drama (38:32) New York Knicks obliterate Brooklyn Nets (44:09) 5 NBA teams that need to make a trade (01:13:48) Draft Class with Tyler Rucker 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

    1h 37m
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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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