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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. The Kevin O'Connor Show features his opinions and breakdowns of 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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- 2 weeks ago1h 4m
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. OKC injury updates Jokic claps back at Nuggets fans Cooper Flagg vs. Miami Jaren Jackson Jr. & Markkanen injured Rookie first impressions Kawhi out for several weeks 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
- 2 weeks ago1h 14m
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. Jalen Williams gruesome injury Wagner best fit to lead Orlando? LeBron & Steph load management Has Wembanyama plateaued? Are Rockets contenders? Early impressions of Dusty May Knicks & Heat are 0-3 Timberwolves are 3-0 Should Luka be MVP favorite? Ty Jerome leads NBA in scoring Have Pistons solved 3PT shooting woes? 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
- 3 weeks ago1h 2m
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. Wolves beat Heat Grizzlies beat Jazz Giannis' Miami debut Lakers beat Warriors Warriors exploring Porzingis trades Haliburton returns for Pacers Ja & Dame comebacks begin 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
- 3 weeks ago1h 18m
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. Thunder beat Spurs 76ers beat Knicks Pistons beat Celtics 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
- 3 weeks ago1h 22m
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. Cason Wallace re-signs with OKC Ben Simmons torn achilles Franz Wagner right shoulder injury Which East teams miss the playoffs? Which team confuses you the most? Which coach is on the hottest seat? Will Knicks contract situation hurt the team? Which star is under the most pressure? Which team is most likely to blow it up? Which preseason development are you buying? Who will be a future All-Star? Will the majority consider Wemby the best player in the world by April? NBA Finals predictions 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
- 4 weeks ago1h 2m
5 preseason trends + Lethal Shooter joins and I understand it now!
KOC shares five must-watch NBA preseason trends, from Jalen Duren’s outstanding performance and the evolution of big men shooting threes to deep dives into changing shot distributions in Dallas, Houston and Philadelphia. Plus, are Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP odds way too low? And is there a Rookie of the Year sleeper in Oklahoma City?Kevin O'Connor is then joined by NBA shooting coach Chris Matthews, known as Lethal Shooter, as he shares experiences from training NBA stars like Jaylen Brown, Anthony Davis, AJ Dybantsa and more. The conversation dives into Lethal Shooter’s creative content and collaborations and how he pushed NBA stars to the limit of what is possible with their shot. 5 Preseason trends to track Lethal Shooter joins the show Training Jaylen Brown Zion Williamson shooting 3s How to fix Ben Simmons' game? Does Wemby shoot too many 3s? Most exciting teams this season Expectations for AJ Dybantsa & Wizards Importance of the midrange Chris Matthews' journey to social media stardom 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
- Oct 12, 20261h 19m
Chris Vernon joins! Semi-bold predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season
Kevin O’Connor welcomes special guest Chris Vernon to go all-in on their “semi-bold” NBA predictions for the upcoming season. They debate who will bottom out harder in the West—Warriors, Kings, or Clippers—and whether the Celtics should be a lock for the East’s top spot.Verno breaks down Denver’s sneaky-good additions and the Lakers’ real chances in a loaded Western Conference. The pair also predict All-Star picks, breakout rookies, why this season could be the best yet with the NBA's revamped anti-tanking rules, and more. Verno's Warriors prediction KOC's Kings prediction Verno's Nuggets prediction KOC's Celtics prediction Verno's Lakers prediction KOC's Coby White prediction 2025-26 semi-bold predictions recap Verno's prediction for second-tier stars KOC's Mavericks prediction What to expect from the West Who will be the first coach fired? Verno's league-wide prediction KOC's prediction for SGA & Ant 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
- Oct 8, 202623 min
Early NBA preseason surprises, standout rookie performances + KOC Show mailbag
Kevin O'Connor dives into early NBA preseason insights including Tyrese Haliburton’s much-anticipated return, Minnesota’s evolving offense with LaMelo Ball and what Zion Williamson’s new 3-point shot could mean for the Pelicans. KOC also explores the Knicks’ bumpy start after their Finals win, the Sixers’ intriguing rotation options (now without Ariel Hukporti), why OKC’s roster shakeup makes them a dark horse for the championship and more. Tyrese Haliburton returns LaMelo's impact on Minnesota What's going on with the Knicks? 76ers standouts vs. New York Zion Williamson shooting 3s Standout rookie performances 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
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