The Kevin O'Connor Show

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Corey Tulaba & Albert Ghim of No Ceilings to break down the first two days of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The trio shares their favorite rookie and team fits, potential sophomore stars and much more.   Then, KOC is joined by Dan Titus to discuss fantasy basketball rookies you won't want to overlook for next season.    (1:00) Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies & Bulls team sur...

Kevin O'Connor & Es Baraheni react to the blockbuster NBA Summer League game and no. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa and the Washington Wizards beating Darryn Peterson and the Utah Jazz. The pair also react to the matchup between former Michigan men Yaxel Lendeborg & Morez Johnson Jr. in the Warriors vs. Mavericks game. KOC then reacts to the news that the NBA's investigation into the Kawhi Leonard Asp...

Kevin O’Connor recaps the weekend in the NBA after last week's torrent of news. KOC covers the latest on LeBron, the most recent fre agent signings and shares his thoughts on the 2026 NBA draft class’ performance at Summer League. (0:13) Are Cavs favorites to land LeBron? (5:35) Draymond Green speculation (8:05) Nuggets interested in Peyton Watson (9:59) Is Jalen Duren's FA market dead? (13:07) Ru...

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap the wild first week of free agency. Jaylen Brown is now officially a Philadelphia 76er - but what was the Boston Celtics front office thinking? What do the Toronto Raptors’ chances look like after getting Kawhi Leonard? The Lakers have fully moved on from LeBron James, but are they going in the right direction? 01:17 Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers 34:51 Impact...

The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George!  Kevin O’Connor reacts instantly to the shocking trade between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers which is sending Jaylen Brown to the City of Brotherly Love in return for Paul George and a series of draft picks!  0:10 Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers 24:10 Latest free agency news & updates Subscribe...

The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing a deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN. A return to Canada for the Raptors champion and two-time Finals MVP.  Kevin O'Connor gives his instant takeaways on the big trade and gives his biggest takeaways from the move. 0:12 Kawhi Leonard traded...

Kevin O’Connor is joined by the Athletic’s Dave DuFour to talk about the latest in NBA free agency news. Will LeBron James team up with Stephen Curry in Golden State? Will Kawhi Leonard be taking his talents back to Toronto? What are the Charlotte Hornets up to? That and more on today’s Kevin O’Connor show. 00:00 Show Intro 01:00 Warriors want LeBron and AD 16:05 Where will Kawhi end up? 23:05 Wha...

LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota! Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to the Charlotte Hornets trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Then, they discuss the future of Kawhi Leonard. Will he be moved from the Clippers? Plus, KOC and Tom round out their NBA draft analysis and name some of the biggest winners.   0:00 Welcome :40 LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota Timberwolves 33:05 What’s...

Kevin O'Connor, King McClure and Tom Haberstroh react to the results of the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. Which teams are this year's biggest winners and which others find themselves in the loss column before the season starts? The trio shares their favorite picks, most fascinating teams, biggest steals and greatest surprises from the first round. (1:08) Reaction to first four picks (14:27) B...

The trade has finally happened! The Milwaukee Bucks are trading franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, 3 first-round picks (including No. 13), 1 pick swap and 1 second-rounder, reported first by Shams Charania.    0:00 Welcome 0:12 Giannis traded to the Heat 06:35 What's next for Heat? 09:36 What...

On the eve of the NBA Draft, Kevin O'Connor interviews prospects Darryn Peterson, Aday Mara, Keaton Wagler, Brayden Burries, Christian Anderson, Allen Graves and Dailyn Swain.  KOC also shares the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and Trae Young's new contract with the Wizards.  (0:50) Giannis trade updates (4:57) Trae Young signs contract with Wizards (6:38) Darryn Peterson joins the s...

Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh deep dive into the biggest NBA stories this week. Is a Giannis trade certain to happen before the NBA Draft or are the Milwaukee Bucks willing to wait for a better deal? The pair discusses the latest contract news with Trae Young and the Washington Wizards and Walker Kessler rejecting an offer from the Jazz. Kevin & Tom also look at top trade targets for the Golde...

Albert Ghim from No Ceilings joins KOC for an in-depth NBA Draft breakdown just one week before the big night. The pair shares their predictions for the 2026 Draft, including which players might fall and which teams may trade up. Later, Albert grades KOC's 10 favorite player comparisons for AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson and more. (0:36) NBA Draft predictions (27:16) Player...

Kevin O’Connor is joined by Sports Illustrated draft analyst Derek Parker to discuss the NBA Draft now that the Finals have concluded. What should be made of Darryn Peterson only working out with the Washington Wizards? Are there any lessons from the New York Knicks' Finals run that teams should consider when drafting? KOC and Derek also share six sleeper picks in the second round of the draft. Th...

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap the terrific Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks are champions after 53 years! What led to the Knicks’ seemingly improbable championship? What’s next for the San Antonio Spurs? (0:43) New York Knicks are NBA Champions (1:20) Jalen Brunson’s Finals performance (16:25) Spurs have a De’Aaron Fox problem (22...

Kevin O'Connor reveals his latest mock draft for the 2026 NBA Draft. Which players are rising on his draft board and which others are seeing their stock plummet? You can read KOC's full mock draft here: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/draft/ (0:55) Picks 1-5 (8:22) Picks 6-10 (15:17) Picks 11-20 (24:48) Picks 21-30 Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcas...

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberestroh break down the electric Game 4 of the NBA Finals. What led to the Knicks’ historic comeback from a 29-point deficit? Can the Spurs bounce back or is New York’s momentum unstoppable? Who will come out victorious in Game 5? Plus, the duo addresses the latest conversation around the Giannis trade rumors and gives their picks for the top potential landing spots. (0:3...

Kevin O’Connor is joined by four-time NBA champion Draymond Green to break down the tactical battles shaping the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals after Game 3. Draymond shares elite player insights on Victor Wembanyama’s rim gravity, the Spurs' pressure defense and the offensive adjustments he'd like to see for both teams. The conversation dives into Wemby’s evolving play style, the need for the Knicks to...

Kevin O'Connor & Es Baraheni react to the Spurs' 115-111 victory against the Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. How did Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs bounce back? What adjustments do the Knicks need to make in Game 4 on Wednesday? The pair also dives into the NBA Draft, Giannis trade destinations and more. Later, NBA Draft prospect Karim Lopez joins the show to discuss his journey from Mexico t...

Kevin O'Connor deep dives into the Knicks 105-104 win against the Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Can San Antonio do what has never been done and overcome an 0-2 Finals deficit at home? Or is New York truly just two wins away from becoming NBA champions? Up next, KOC is joined by NBA insider Chris Haynes from the NBA Finals to discuss the biggest NBA offseason rumors. The pair talk Giannis trad...

Kevin O'Connor is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps from NBA Podcast Row in San Antonio, Texas for a deep dive into the teams with the most interesting offseasons. What's next for teams like Atlanta Detroit and Denver now that their seasons are over? Then, NBA Hall of Famer James Worthy joins the show to talk about the Lakers. How far away is LA really from a Championship and what's next for LeBron Ja...

Kevin O'Connor & Amin Elhassan react live to the aftermath of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. (01:01) Brunson is a Playoff hero (03:03) Knicks testing Wemby (14:33) Should Dylan Harper play more? (21:25) Spurs different defensive looks vs. NYK Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTu...

Kevin O’Connor previews the NBA Finals matchup between the San Antonio Spurs & the New York Knicks from the NBA’s Podcast Row at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. First, Tim Legler joins for a Knicks deep-dive. How can New York stop Wembanyama and this young Spurs team? Then, Jared Weiss talks all things San Antonio and makes predictions for the series. (0:30) Tim Legler talks New York...

Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to the San Antonio Spurs' dominant win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Is Victor Wembanyama officially the best player in the NBA after a masterful performance to send the Spurs to the NBA Finals? Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to San Antonio’s dominant win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the We...

Kevin O’Connor reacts to the San Antonio Spurs' blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 and looks ahead to Game 7. Later, NBA Draft prospect Nate Ament joins to talk about the biggest lessons he has learned as he prepares for the league. (00:30) - Game 6 reaction: Spurs force Game 7 (12:15) - NBA news roundup: Mitchell Robinson, NBA Draft updates, 3-2-1 draft lottery details (33:00) -...