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.
Kevin O'Connor kicks off his NBA entertainment rankings, starting with the Brooklyn Nets, who are coming off a tough 20-win season. Are Mikel Brown Jr. or Egor Demin potential franchise-changers, or is this just another rebuilding year for Brooklyn? KOC also shares stories from his weekend in New York City and expresses concerns for the Denver Nuggets this upcoming season. (0:35) NBA Entertainment rankings: Brooklyn Nets (6:11) NYC weekend recap (13:52) Time to worry about the Nuggets? 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
Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh dive deep into the latest on the Kawhi Leonard investigation including the suspicious business ties around his Rhode Island FC investment. Could the NBA’s investigation extend well beyond the beginning of training camp and into 2027? What happens with Toronto’s deal to acquire Leonard if so? KOC & Tom challenge each other to build the best NBA roster with only $100 million as they spotlight the best value contracts and rising stars. Plus, the pair weighs in on Stephen Curry’s future and discusses Draymond Green’s latest contract. (0:26) Kawhi investigation may drag into 2027 (18:11) Building NBA roster under $100M (32:18) Draymond Green waives no-trade clause (35:59) Would Steph Curry fit with Raptors? 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
Kevin O’Connor takes a look at Steph Curry's future with the Golden State Warriors and the team's hesitation to make win-now moves as the end of their era looms. KOC also reacts to Denver’s tough cap situation now that they’ve matched Spencer Jones’ offer sheet, reports that Jalen Duren considering signing a qualifying offer with the Pistons and shares his rapid-fire evaluation of Eastern Conference title contenders. (0:14) Steph Curry's future (9:35) Nuggets match Jones' offer sheet (12:50) Will Duren take qualifying option? (15:49) 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
LeBron James is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers, and the shockwaves are significant. The conversation dives deep on why LeBron chose Philly over Miami, Cleveland, Golden State and Minnesota, breaking down the Sixers’ stacked new lineup and what this means for their championship odds. Longtime Lakers reporter,Mike Trudell, joins to discuss LeBron’s fit, potential legacy impact and fresh leadership role alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown. Then, Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years Ahead podcast jumps in to analyze Golden State’s lack of moves and how the Warriors and other contenders missed out. (0:36) LeBron James signs with Philadelphia (9:55) Mike Trudell joins the show (22:38) LeBron's fit with 76ers (48:47) Sam Esfandiari 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
Kevin O’Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to cover the latest NBA free agency news. All is quiet on the LeBron James front - what is the King waiting for? What roster is best equipped for LeBron to add his talent to? Then, KOC and Tom take mailbag questions. How will Caleb Wilson fit in Chicago? How good will Payton Pritchard be next season? Plus, Tom talks about his broadcast run with the Portland Trail Blazers. (0:55) LeBron James' indecision (31:53) Jonathan Kuminga remains a free agent (36:47) Rockets hire Chip Engelland (43:05) Expectations for Payton Prtichard this season (49:19) How will Wilson & Buzelis fit together in Chicago? (55:16) Trail Blazers' future in Portland at risk? 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
On today’s Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC gives his thoughts on the Oklahoma City Thunder trading Lu Dort. Was this really a financial decision or is that just an excuse for OKC to part ways with Dort? Also, will LeBron make his decision soon? And does anyone really know where he will play next season? Then, Kevin is joined by CBS Sports’ Isaac Trotter to talk Las Vegas Summer League and some of the biggest names to watch in the 2027 and 2028 NBA draft classes. Plus, The Athletic’s Es Baraheni joins to rave about Allen Graves and Christopher Nolan’s latest film, "The Odyssey." (0:37) Thunder trade Lu Dort to Atlanta (8:17) Latest on LeBron James (14:22) Golden State wins Summer League (21:43) Grizzlies' bright future (25:11) Brayden Burries & Keaton Wagler Summer League recap (29:04) 2nd year Summer League standouts (33:15) 2028 NBA Draft prospects' Peach Jam performances (49:49) Allen Graves Summer League recap (58:32) Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" review 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
Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh answer listener questions, including whether trading for Harden was a mistake for the Cavs and which surprise team in the East will not make the playoffs. Plus, will LeBron announce his trade at Fanatics Fest? Later, they discuss Adam Silver’s press conference regarding the second apron, what’s next for the Blazers and the Kawhi Leonard investigation timeline. (0:32) Latest on LeBron (5:01) Harden trade a mistake for Cavs? (9:14) Eastern Conference predictions (16:14) Top 3 most likely NBA champions (26:06) Adam Silver talks second apron, Trail Blazers & Aspiration (44:43) Western conference predictions (48:30) NBA investigating Gary Trent Jr. contract 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
Kevin O'Connor answers listener questions about NBA Summer League, free agency and more! Which rookies have impressed KOC the most in Las Vegas so far? Kevin also reacts to Wemby's new contract with the Spurs, the latest LeBron James rumors, breakout candidates for the upcoming season and much, much more. (0:20) NBA Summer League mailbag (14:14) KOC Show mailbag (23:35) Ideal LeBron James destinations (26:48) Wembanyama's new contract 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
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 survey (8:23) Non-rookie breakout players (18:49) Best & worst rookie + team fits (27:41) Standout players from Summer League (33:37) 2027 & 2028 NBA Draft expectations (37:35) Fantasy basketball rookie sleepers (41:47) Fantasy basketball sophomore sleepers 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
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 Aspiration affair has stalled his trade from the Clippers to the Raptors. Later, Kevin is joined by Nekias Duncan as they preview the matchup between Caleb Wilson & Cameron Boozer and draft their top players to watch during Summer League. (0:45) AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson reaction (11:30) Warriors vs. Mavericks reaction (19:50) Aspiration investigation delays Kawhi trade (28:22) Cam Boozer vs. Caleb Wilson preview (40:52) Must-watch Summer League players 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
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) Rui Hachimura signs with Clippers (14:31) Lakers shifting focus to Kuminga (18:04) Standout rookie Summer League debuts (25:59) NBA Cup global expansion? 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
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 of Kawhi Leonard in Toronto 49:14 What’s next for LeBron? 01:02:38 Lakers offseason overhaul 01:19:06 Free throw rule change being tested 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
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 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
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 to Raptors 18:35 Trade rumors heat up 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
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 What is going on with Jaylen Brown? 44:50 Heat trying to keep Powell 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
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 next for Jaylen Brown 43:11 What’s next for Kawhi Leonard 54:37 NBA Draft 2026 biggest takeaways 01:07:18 Bucks’ post Giannis Draft analysis 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
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) Best team-guard fits (18:26) The Michigan Mavericks (26:53) Warriors are biggest Draft losers (35:27) Biggest Draft winners (47:59) Most fascinating teams (51:44) Biggest steals of round 1 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
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 went wrong for the Celtics? 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
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 show (22:04) Aday Mara joins the show (27:41) Keaton Wagler joins the show (41:21) Brayden Burries joins the show (49:41) Christian Anderson joins the show (1:01:09) Allen Graves joins the show (1:09:59) Dailyn Swain 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
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 Golden State Warriors, speculate on whether LeBron will stay in LA and take in the scenes from the New York Knicks ticker tape parade. Later, KOC reveals his latest mock draft, exploring what might happen if Darryn Peterson is drafted #1 overall by the Washington Wizards. (0:35) Giannis trade saga update (9:46) Trae Young's Wizards contract (12:53) Kessler declines Jazz offer (15:55) Warriors trade targets (21:54) Will LeBron stay in LA? (32:08) Mock draft picks 1-10 (47:52) Mock draft picks 11-20 (57:18) Mock draft picks 21-30 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
