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The Kevin O'Connor Show
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.
Episodes
- The Kevin O'Connor Show
The Wemby Era has arrived: Spurs take the West, a Knicks-Spurs Finals preview, and OKC’s pivotal summer with Tom Haberstroh
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…
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Game 7, baby! Spurs tie it with OKC, lottery reform approved, & Nate Ament talks NBA Draft journey
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…
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Keys to Knicks historic success + NBA Finals expectations with CP The Fanchise & Jonathan Macri
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Casey Powell (CP The Fanchise) & Jonathan Macri (Knicks Film School) to break down the New York Knicks' historic path to the NBA…
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5 things from Thunder-Spurs Game 5 + NBA Draft prospect Mikel Brown Jr. breaks down his on-court creativity
Kevin O’Connor reacts to the Thunder’s win against the Spurs in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals and shares 5 takeaways from Game 5. Then, NBA Draft…
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Knicks take the East, Cavs face a crossroads & NBA Draft questions with Sam Vecenie + Alex Karaban talks UConn
Kevin O’Connor reacts to the Knicks sweeping the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Are we underestimating the Knicks? And what’s next for Cleveland?…
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Spurs punch back, Cavs crash out & Giannis rumors + Kingston Flemings talks NBA Draft
Kevin O’Connor shares 10 thoughts on the NBA from this weekend of Conference Finals games. Have the San Antonio Spurs figured out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Is…
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OKC's tactics, Cleveland’s collapse & big changes coming in Dallas, Minnesota & Milwaukee
Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Are OKC’s…
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WOW, Wemby!! Wembanyama’s historic night, Spurs-Thunder Game 1 takeaways & NBA Draft talk with J. Kyle Mann
Kevin O’Connor and The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann rave about Victor Wembanyama's ridiculous Game 1 performance vs. OKC and look forward to the NBA Draft. First, KOC…
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Dusty May on Spurs-OKC, Michigan & the NBA Draft + Bryce Simon on Cavs-Knicks & Detroit’s disaster
Kevin O’Connor is joined by NCAA Champion Michigan’s head coach Dusty May and Motor City Hoops’ Bryce Simon to discuss the NBA Playoffs and look ahead to the…
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Cavs lock down Cade in OT win, Wemby wows in the West + NBA news & Draft Combine check-in
Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down the Cavaliers’ wild overtime win over the Pistons and how Detroit’s offense fell apart under Cleveland's defensive…
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NBA Playoff semifinal update, Wizards lottery win & Darryn Peterson’s creatine story explained with Andrew Sharp & Dr. Brian Sutterer
Kevin O’Connor breaks down the wild NBA Playoffs with Andrew Sharp, including the Thunder’s sweep of the Lakers and LeBron’s uncertain future in LA. The duo…
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Chad Ford x KOC: Big NBA Draft questions, potential risers & the trade landscape
Kevin O’Connor is joined by Chad Ford to answer the biggest questions about the NBA Draft now that the Draft Lottery results have been revealed. Is AJ Dybantsa…
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NBA Draft Lottery reaction: Wizards win it! Jazz move up! Poor Pacers! + KOC’s mock draft 1.0
Kevin O’Connor reveals his latest mock draft following the results of the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery. (0:31) Draft Lottery winners & losers (4:19) Picks 1-10…
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NBA Playoffs breakdown, Jaylen Brown drama & Draft Lottery superlatives
Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap the latest in the NBA Playoffs. How did the Philadelphia 76ers hang on in Game 2 without Joel Embiid? Are the New York…
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Russillo x KOC: Wolves crack Spurs, Knicks smash Sixers + our lottery dream is the NBA’s nightmare
Kevin O’Connor & Ryen Russillo break down the first two games of the NBA Playoff Conference semifinals. How did the Minnesota Timberwolves attack Victor…
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West semis preview, hope for the Wolves, team-building lessons & changes coming to Denver with Adam Mares
Kevin O'Connor is joined by DNVR’s Adam Mares to dissect the Denver Nuggets’ shocking first round defeat to the depleted Minnesota Timberwolves. Is Nikola…
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East semis preview, 3-1 comebacks, Embiid’s retribution & the future of the Celtics with John Fanta
Kevin O’Connor & John Fanta react to the epic 3-1 comebacks in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs as the 76ers beat the Celtics and the Pistons take down the Magic…
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3-1 comeback watch, Thunder & Spurs cruise & deep-dive into the 3-2-1 lottery proposal
Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh go over the electric first-round matchups in the NBA. The pair discuss the brewing comebacks, from LeBron James’ Los Angeles…
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No-show Jokic, Magic & Raptors threaten upsets & coaches on the hot seat with Justin Termine & William Lou
Kevin O’Connor is joined by SiriusXM Radio’s Justin Termine and Raptors’ podcaster William Lou to discuss the recent slate of NBA playoff games. Is there hope…
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NBA Playoff Round 1 reactions: Tight series, potential adjustments & bad whistles with Tom Haberstroh
Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down every Playoff series through the first two games of Round 1. They cover the Pistons’ third quarter outburst, the…
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Zombie Magic, old LeBron, Wemby’s debut & more thoughts on every NBA Playoff series + Warriors drama & LaMelo’s future with Jason Timpf, Kelly Iko & Noa Dalzell
Kevin O’Connor is joined by Jason Timpf, Kelly Iko and Noa Dalzell to recap the NBA Playoffs’ action-packed opening weekend. Are the Detroit Pistons alright…
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Wild Play-In ripple effects, 2026 NBA awards ballot picks + dream fits for top prospects
Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh react to the biggest moments of the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament from the Warriors' vintage performance vs. the Clippers and the…
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Big NBA Playoff questions & X-factors with Es Baraheni + Moussa Diabate talks Hornets
Kevin O’Connor is joined by The Athletic’s Es Baraheni to discuss the biggest questions going into this year’s NBA playoffs. Who’s the league’s most dangerous…
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All-NBA chaos, Doc’s resume & inside the GM meeting + Donovan Clingan & Deni Avdija talk player development
Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh go over the biggest news from the last week of the NBA regular season, starting with Cade Cunningham's return and the Detroit…
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Jay Bilas talks NBA Draft, college basketball, NIL & the evolution of the game
Kevin O’Connor sits down with basketball legend Jay Bilas to break down the evolution of basketball from college hoops to the NBA. Bilas shares insights on…
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Wemby vs. Jokic, salute the Flagg & Final Four takeaways with Jon Rothstein & Terrence Oglesby
Kevin O’Connor sits down with Terrence Oglesby at the NCAA men’s Final Four. The duo breaks down the Jokic vs. Wembanyama duel, what makes each superstar…
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‘One Thing For Every Team:’ Tatum’s back, Wemby’s a basketball god & Detroit is winning without Cade + 27 more takes, questions & thoughts
Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh go over all 30 NBA franchises and share “One Thing for Every Team." The pair discuss Jayson Tatum’s return to form, Victor…
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Duke's choke, UConn’s comeback & Final Four preview with Mark Titus + KOC’s thoughts on NBA lottery reform
KOC reacts to the NBA’s new anti-tanking concepts and shares what his league sources have to say about each one. Then, he’s joined by Barstool’s Mark Titus to…
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Houston, the problem is Ime Udoka + Celtics beat Thunder, Silver needs to take a stand + what to watch in the Sweet Sixteen
Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down the surprisingly fiery NBA Wednesday, giving their thoughts on Jaylen Brown’s best SGA impression, the historical…
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Lakers playoff chances, JDub’s return, Darryn Peterson tourney recap + are NCAA Cinderella teams gone for good?
Kevin O’Connor is joined by FS1’s Danny Parkins to talk NBA & NCAA hoops. They discuss the white-hot Lakers, the future of Dylan Harper, the upcoming returns…
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NBA teams streaking, others skidding, Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung + is expansion really a good idea?
Kevin O’Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to discuss the latest NBA news. First, they talk about Cade Cunningham’s collapsed lung and the implications that…
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Is NBA expansion finally happening? March Madness what to watch for & the 2025 NBA Re-Draft with Corey Tulaba
KOC is joined by Corey Tulaba from No Ceilings to talk NBA and March Madness. First, they cover the recent news regarding the NBA’s plan to expand to Seattle…
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Bam's 83, SGA topping Wilt & more amazing things in the NBA this week with Tom Haberstroh + Aaron Gordon talks Nuggets & skill development
Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh give a full breakdown and add their takes on Bam Adebayo's historic 83 point night. Does his performance need an asterisk?…
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NBA Ex Files: Glowups, mistakes and Tatum’s back with David Jacoby + Darius Acuff breakdown with Rashad Phillips
On an action packed episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor catches up with David Jacoby to discuss all things around the association including, are…
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The NBA’s late-season coma, the must-watch Hornets & the irony of Carmelo giving Tatum comeback advice with Tom Haberstroh
On an action packed Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh take a look at the current 44 game losing streak the bottom 10 NBA teams have…
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Hornets hot drop with JoeWo + Giannis is back, McCain resurgence, Cam Johnson in the gulag, Diawara reality check + Draft Class with Ben Pfeifer
It’s a jam-packed Kevin O’Connor Show! KOC is joined by COD streamer JoeWo and Ben Pfeifer from Swish Theory to chat about all things NBA. First, KOC offers…
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West contender power rankings, hot Spurs & wasted Warriors with Tom Haberstroh + the state of Luka Doncic & how fandom changes with Jason Gallagher
On a packed episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show, Kevin O’Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down the latest NBA headlines, including James Harden’s…
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Calvin Booth opens up with KOC about building a championship team & how it all fell apart
Kevin O’Connor sits down with former Denver Nuggets GM Calvin Booth for an unfiltered look inside team building, executive strategy and the realities of…
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Contender power rankings, Cade’s MVP case, Celtics/Lakers lessons, Team USA & Boozer vs. Dybantsa with John Fanta
On today’s Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC is joined by NBC broadcaster John Fanta to talk everything NBA. They start with Eastern Conference contender power…
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Key second half storylines with Tom Haberstroh! Plus, faith in Luka, irrelevant Warriors and Prince’s invitation with Claire De Lune, Sam Esfandiari & Daman Rangoola
Today on the Kevin O’Connor show, KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh to ask some big questions in the NBA world: Are the Houston Rockets done? What teams have the…
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Player development deep-dive, Embiid’s resurgence, CP3's legacy & more with Drew Hanlen
NBA skills coach Drew Hanlen joins Kevin O’Connor to break down the season’s hottest topics, from star player development to the reality of tanking in the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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NBA trade deadline hot topics & unhappy teams with Jason Timpf + NFL Playoffs talk with Justin Boone
Kevin O’Connor is joined by Jason Timpf to check in with unhappy fan bases across the NBA. They discuss whether the criticism of Karl Anthony-Towns is fair and…
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AD on the move? Rich Paul stirs the pot in LA + Kuminga officially wants out
Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh give you the latest as the NBA trade talks heat up! The duo breaks down why Anthony Davis wants out of Dallas and whether the…
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Point guard musical chairs & the NBA’s 10 most underrated players with Andrew Sharp + Draft Class with Mohamed Farah
Kevin O’Connor is joined by Andrew Sharp to break down the Ja Morant situation in Memphis. They discuss the Grizzlies reportedly entertaining offers for…
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Trae Young gets traded, Nuggets silver linings, rolling Pistons, Deni’s rise + the future of Giannis
Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to the Hawks trading Trae Young to the Wizards. They ask whether Young will fit well in Washington and how the trade…
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NBA surprises, Jaylen Brown’s MVP case & Warriors trouble with Wosny Lambre + Hawks talk & Draft Class with David Lee
KOC is joined by Wosny Lambre to break down Jaylen Brown’s standout performance this season, proclaiming himself the ‘best two-way player in the game’ and his…
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One bold prediction for every NBA team in 2026
Kevin O'Connor shares his 2026 NBA predictions in this solo episode, delivering one key forecast for every team in the league. From blockbuster trade…
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NBA New Year's resolutions with Dave DuFour + Draft Class with Jonathan Givony
Kevin O’Connor is joined by Dave DuFour to break down the Spurs' 3-0 winning streak against the OKC Thunder this season, Victor Wembanyama’s defensive impact…
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NBA ‘Naughty & Nice Lists’ with KOC & Tom Haberstroh
Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh discuss who is on the NBA 'Naughty' and 'Nice' lists. The duo breaks down how the Celtics’ rookies have made a splash without…
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Knicks win NBA Cup + Harden, Kawhi, Ja trade watch, old Warriors & Giannis update with Raheem Palmer & Kelly Iko
Kevin O'Connor breaks down the Knicks’ dominant NBA Cup final win against the Spurs and what it means for the team’s NBA title chances. He reacts to Victor…
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Blake Griffin talks Wemby, Chris Paul, Lob City Clippers, rookie stars & NBA evolution
Kevin O’Connor is joined by Blake Griffin to break down the impact of Wemby in the Spurs’ victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinals. Did…
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NBA Cup Semifinals reaction with Amin Elhassan + Giannis trade rumors with Chris Haynes
Kevin O’Connor is joined by Amin Elhassan to recap the San Antonio Spurs ending the Oklahoma City Thunder’s winning streak in their electric NBA Cup semifinal…