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The first few days of the 2024-2025 NBA season are in the books and there is much to discuss. For the first third of the podcast, Kevin O'Connor is joined by Gibson Pyper (aka @HalfCourtHoops) to discuss Thursday evenings games in which Oklahoma City Thunder pummeled the Denver Nuggets, the Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly snuck one by the Sacramento Kings and the Dallas Mavericks had all the answe...

On the very first episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh digs into the numbers with Dan Devine to find out if centers shooting 3s in the preseason will translate into the regular season and beyond. (01:30) - The Big Number: 79% (04:00) - Which centers have improved their 3pt attempt rate? (08:10) - Why Bam Adebayo's 3pt shooting might be real (15:50) - Why Anthony Davis' 3pt shooting might be r...

Vincent Goodwill is joined by best-selling author Mirin Fader, who recently published a biography of Hakeem Olajuwon, to talk about Hakeem's legacy and some of the most intriguing NBA storylines heading into the season.   (01:30) - Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (20:30) - Revisiting the 1984 NBA Draft (30:50) - Jalen Brunson & the New York Knicks (33:30) - Is Anthony Edwards ready t...

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Legend of Winning for an episode of predictions before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. Later, KOC tackles mailbag questions and talks with Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht.   (01:40) - PREDICTION: Magic finish top 3 in the East (06:20) - PREDICTION: Bucks fans turn on their GM (11:40) - PREDICTION: The Knicks are overrated (18:05) - PREDICTION: The NBA will shoot more 3...

Vincent Goodwill and Bomani Jones continue their conversation from last week, discussing the biggest NBA storylines heading into the start of the 2024-25 regular season. (05:15) - Are the 76ers or Knicks bigger threats to the Celtics? (11:05) - Who is the best player in the Eastern Conference? (18:55) - Can the Boston Celtics repeat? (23:00) - Can the Los Angeles Lakers make the playoffs? (34:30)...

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to go through the NBA news of the day, including Kawhi's indefinite return from injury and some drama surrounding Giannis and the Bucks, before diving into Tom's Title Tiers. (00:40) - Clippers F Kawhi Leonard out indefinitely (knee) (05:15) - Thunder C Isaiah Hartenstein out 5-6 weeks (hand) (07:20) - 76ers avoid bad news on Paul George's knee (09:35) -...

Vincent Goodwill and Isis "Ice" Young discuss the 76ers' injury issues, Lonzo Ball's long-awaited return, WNBA Finals thoughts and a lot more!   (01:15) - Can Paul George carry the 76ers? (12:05) - Lonzo Ball's long-awaited return to the NBA (21:00) - WNBA Finals: Liberty & Lynx tied 1-1 (28:15) - Which NBA team will jump into the playoffs this year? (36:25) - Which NBA coaches are already on the...

On this episode of  The Kevin O'Connor Show,  Kevin is joined by Yahoo Sports fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus to analyze his All-Breakout team before the 2024-2025 season. Additionally, on today's show, they react to news around the league during the preseason. They highlight Donte DiVincenzo's contentious game against his former team, Bulls guard Lonzo Ball finally returning, the expectation...

Vincent Goodwill is joined by James Edwards III, who writes for The Athletic about the New York Knicks and who previously worked the Detroit Pistons beat. The guys talk Knicks, Pistons, NBA Hall of Fame and Seattle's basketball future.   (06:55) - NBA inducts superfans into the Hall of Fame (16:35) - Seattle shows why it's ready to bring back the Sonics (20:15) - Knicks building around Jalen Bruns...

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Dan Devine to talk through some preseason NBA narratives and news, including the incredible roster of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Bronny James' place on the Lakers. (01:05) - Can the Pelicans play Herb Jones at center? (10:00) - Is Bronny James ready for the NBA? (15:15) - How long can the Knicks survive with KAT at center? (25:30) - Are the Thunder the best team in t...

Vincent Goodwill and Isis "Ice" Young react to NBA.com's survey of general managers around the league, preview the 2024 WNBA Finals and discuss this year's class entering the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. (03:00) - Reacting to NBA.com's 2024 GM survey (15:20) - Mavericks' Dante Exum has wrist surgery (17:35) - Wendell Carter Jr. extension with the Magic (21:45) - 2024 WNBA Finals: Liberty (1)...

On the very first episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show , Kevin is joined by Tom Haberstroh to answer some crazy NBA questions before the start of the season. (01:15) - KAT's preseason debut with the Knicks (08:55) - Did the Timberwolves get better after trading away KAT? (16:20) - Does Klay Thompson make the Mavericks better? (24:05) - Are the Celtics a dynasty? (32:35) - Are the Heat a contender? (...

Vincent Goodwill is joined by Isis "Ice" Young to go through some big NBA news ahead of the start of preseason and to catch us up on the WNBA playoffs. (00:55) - Knicks & Timberwolves swap all-stars (16:15) - RIP Dikembe Mutombo (22:35) - Draymond Green isn't worried (30:45) - NBA teams with a lot to lose this season (45:35) - WNBA playoffs (55:35) - WNBA media vs. players On this episode of the G...

Vincent Goodwill is joined by Yahoo Sports fantasy basketball expert Dan Titus to preview the 2024-25 NBA season, including making some conference finals predictions. (02:55) - 2024-25 NBA fantasy basketball preview (20:40) - BUY or SELL injury-prone players (28:55) - Do the Knicks need to make a trade? (30:45) - Which championship contenders will make the conference finals? (38:30) - How far can...

You asked for it and here it is! No Cap Room co-host Jake Fischer finally joins Dan Devine on a very special episode of Devine Intervention . (05:00) - NBA City Edition jerseys (07:20) - Playing “Does this matter?” with offseason NBA news (15:45) - Alternative over/unders for 2024-25 NBA season (39:00) - The Closing Five (57:30) - Recommendations & goodbye On a very special episode of Devine Inter...

Vincent Goodwill and David Aldridge talk about Jamal Murray’s contract extension and discuss 10 players with the most to gain (or lose) this NBA season. (02:10) - Jamal Murray signs 4-yr max extension with Nuggets (16:35) - The NBA players with the most to gain/lose this season (48:05) - Knicks & James Dolan vs. the NBA On this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill , Yahoo Sports senior NBA repor...

Dan Devine is joined by James Herbert from CBS Sports to talk about the 6 teams that they are most curious about heading into the 2024-25 NBA season. (02:45) - Houston Rockets (14:35) - Indiana Pacers (24:35) - Memphis Grizzlies (35:10) - Cleveland Cavaliers (47:55) - San Antonio Spurs (49:50) - Miami Heat On this episode of No Cap Room , Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine is joined by Jame...

Vincent Goodwill and Isis “Ice” Young talk about Anthony Edwards riling up NBA legends with his comments, favorites for the WNBA year-end awards and an offseason rumor about the Lakers and Luka Doncic. (01:00) - Anthony Edwards angers NBA legends (23:00) - Can the Aces three-peat? (33:00) - Historic rookie campaigns for Angel Reese & Caitlin Clark (39:55) - WNBA Year-End Awards (50:00) - Lakers in...

Jake Fischer and Dan Devine talk their way through the late August NBA news cycle and list off their favorite under-the-radar moves from this NBA offseason. (05:50) - Steve Kerr not returning as Team USA basketball coach (08:40) - Zion’s weight loss makes waves on social media (13:10) - Kevin Durant returns to University of Texas against the Spurs (18:40) - Joe Harris retires from basketball (27:0...

Jake Fischer and Dan Devine bid adieu to Team USA and the Paris Olympics, come up with ideas to improve the Emirates NBA Cup and look back at some of their preseason predictions. (01:50) - Team USA wins gold over France (05:20) - Steph Curry finally got his Olympic moment (15:25) - Why didn’t Jayson Tatum play more in Paris? (29:15) - Wembanyama is worried for his future opponents (35:45) - Ways t...

Vincent Goodwill is joined by James Edwards III from The Athletic to recap Team USA beating France to win their 5th straight gold medal for men’s basketball before talking about the future of the team. (01:40) - USA beats France to win gold medal in men’s basketball (16:45) - Is Durant the best player in Olympic history? (22:20) - Is this Team USA better than the ‘Dream Team’? (28:10) - Will Kerr...

Jake Fischer and Dan Devine recap Team USA’s win over Brazil, preview Thursday’s game against Serbia and go through all of the NBA news they can find. (01:55) - Team USA blows out Brazil, advances to semifinals (15:25) - Serbia holds off Australia, advances to face USA (30:15) - France beats Canada, advances to face Germany (45:55) - Who will be on Team USA in 2028? (53:10) - Lauri Markkanen signs...

Vincent Goodwill is joined by Ros Gold-Onwude to talk about the success of Team USA in men’s basketball, what it means for LeBron’s legacy, what to watch for when the WNBA returns after the Olympic break and who will make the women’s team in 2028? (04:30) - Anthony Edwards & Kevin Durant shine on Team USA (11:05) - LeBron’s legacy and winning gold in 2024 (17:00) - WNBA reset after Olympic break (...

Jake Fischer and Dan Devine talk through Team USA’s win over South Sudan and preview their game against Puerto Rico on Saturday before going through some NBA news, including Gordon Hayward’s retirement. (02:30) - RECAP: USA 103, South Sudan 86 (14:10) - PREVIEW: USA vs. Puerto Rico (21:55) - Micah Potter’s perspective on Team USA (30:30) - Cavs sign Jarrett Allen to 3-year max extension (35:40) -...

Vincent Goodwill and Jake Fischer talk about Team USA’s win over Serbia in men’s basketball and preview their upcoming game against South Sudan. (04:15) - Suns sign PG Tyus Jones (08:15) - Blazers shopping Grant & Simons? (12:35) - Jaylen Brown vs. Grant Hill (19:00) - USA beats Serbia, Jayson Tatum doesn’t play (27:25) - Embiid continues Olympic struggles (32:25) - Is Kevin Durant the best intern...