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. 1 DAY AGO

    Kawhi controversy continues, Warriors-Kuminga standoff & EuroBasket recap with Mo Dakhil

    Kevin 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? Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

    53 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Latest on Kawhi, NBA Northwest Division breakdown with Steve Jones + NFL week 1 reaction with Justin Boone

    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 Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

    1h 48m

  3. 8 SEPT

    Solo Luka, Sengun’s glow-up & Giannis the cheat code: EuroBasket quarterfinals preview with Donatas Urbonas

    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 Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

    44 min

  4. 2 SEPT

    NBA Pacific Division breakdown with Legend of Winning + NFL season preview with Ben Solak

    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 Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

    1h 37m

  5. 28 AUG

    One BIG question for every NFL division + Orlando Magic expectations with Kevin Clark

    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? Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

    1 hr

  6. 26 AUG

    The ‘Nobody Believes In Us' teams + ‘League Pass Darlings’ with Trey Kerby

    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’ Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

    1 hr

  7. 21 AUG

    Fantasy Football advice with Matt Harmon + Battlefield 6 impressions with Iron

    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 Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

    1h 6m

  8. 19 AUG

    NBA Offseason Grades: Utah’s gamble, Pistons’ roster shuffle & Magic on the rise

    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? Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

    1h 14m
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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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