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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.

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02:04:10

Zombie Magic, old LeBron, Wemby’s debut & more...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/04/20

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 after a feisty Orlando Magic squad took the 1-0 lead in the series? Can LeBron James lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a first-round win against the Houston Rockets? Can Victor Wembanyama prove himself in these historically tough playoffs? All Playoff questions are answered on today’s jam-packed show. (1:08) Pistons-Magic Game 1 (16:35)

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02:36:35

Wild Play-In ripple effects, 2026 NBA awards ballot...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/04/16

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 Hornets eliminating the Heat in OT, to the Magic faltering against the 76ers. The pair also makes their NBA Finals predictions and shares their ballots for NBA Awards. Do KOC & Tom favor Victor Wembanyama or SGA for MVP? And is the Rookie of the Year race between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel really as close as it seems? Later, databallr

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01:22:11

Big NBA Playoff questions & X-factors with Es...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/04/13

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 play-in team? Can LeBron James & the Lakers make it past the first round without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves?Plus, Moussa Diabate joins the show to talk about his growth and give his thoughts on the Charlotte Hornets’ special run going into the play-in tournament. (1:30) Wolves vs. Nuggets RD 1 (15:06) Rockets vs. Lakers RD 1 (19:55)

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01:28:17

All-NBA chaos, Doc’s resume & inside the GM meeting +...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/04/09

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 Pistons' dominance.The pair discuss Doc Rivers’ resume rant to the dispirited Milwaukee Bucks, the woes of the 65-game rule and Adam Silver’s “full stop” efforts to stop tanking. Then, KOC shares insight into the NBA GM's meeting where he heard rumors of a tanking solution that might actually work! Plus, Donovan Clingan and Deni Avdija

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01:03:56

Jay Bilas talks NBA Draft, college basketball, NIL &...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/04/08

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 player development, coaching at every level and the impact of NIL and the transfer portal.They discuss solutions to tanking, load management and the backwards incentives in the NBA today. Bilas also weighs in on top NBA Draft prospects like Aday Mara, Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff & more. (1:23) Memories with Bill Raftery (4:35) Love &

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01:27:45

Wemby vs. Jokic, salute the Flagg & Final Four...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/04/06

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 special and dives deep into the Rookie of the Year race between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. Plus, KOC asked Terrence which NBA draft prospects should ‘stay or go.’Then, Jon Rothstein joins to break down Michigan’s domination of Arizona in the Final Four and what’s powering their NCAA tournament run. The pair analyzes UConn’s postseason,

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01:47:47

‘One Thing For Every Team:’ Tatum’s back, Wemby’s a...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/04/02

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 Wembanyama’s ascent to basketball deity, how the Golden State Warriors should handle Steph Curry’s desire to play and much more.(1:02) One thing for every team in the Atlantic Division (15:02) One thing for every team in the Southeast Division (30:46) One thing for every team in the Central Division (46:44) One thing for every team in the

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01:00:49

Duke's choke, UConn’s comeback & Final Four preview...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/03/30

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 go over the electric Elite Eight over the weekend.The pair discuss Braylon Mullins' historic game-winning 3-pointer against Duke, review freshman returns for some of college’s most talented NBA prospects and ponder if some freshmen would benefit from another year in the NCAA. (0:19) NBA anti-tanking reform (14:24) UConn epic comeback vs

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01:35:56

Houston, the problem is Ime Udoka + Celtics beat...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/03/26

Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down the surprisingly fiery NBA Wednesday, giving their thoughts on Jaylen Brown’s best SGA impression, the historical overtime collapse of the Houston Rockets vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves and the return of Joel Embiid & Paul George to the 76ers.They react to Adam Silver’s recent press conference with big questions about tanking and expansion and discuss Victor Wembanyama’s MVP case. KOC & Tom also preview the biggest matchups and players in watch in the

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00:56:04

Lakers playoff chances, JDub’s return, Darryn...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/03/23

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 of Jalen Williams & Steph Curry and the historic tank put on by the Wizards and Pacers.Next, they cover the big March Madness games over the weekend—St. John's vs. KU and Iowa vs. Florida—and ask some big questions about the state of the NCAA and this year’s draft class. (1:03) Lakers extend win streak (11:43) Jalen Williams to return to OKC

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01:17:25

NBA teams streaking, others skidding, Cade...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/03/19

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 come with it for the Pistons and for his award chances.Then, they talk the longest winning streaks and recent losses in the league and debate whether they're a 'big deal' or 'no big deal.' From the Atlanta Hawks’ 11-game win streak to the NBA embracing expansion to a continuation of Giannis' drama with the Bucks, KOC and Tom go over it

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01:32:04

Is NBA expansion finally happening? March Madness...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/03/16

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 and Las Vegas. Next, the pair discusses key NBA draft storylines entering March Madness, including the best opening weekend matchups. Plus, KOC & Corey do a way-too-early 2025 NBA re-draft.Then, KOC is joined by Cameron and Cayden Boozer to talk about their experiences at Duke and their expectations for the Blue Devils in March

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01:18:21

Bam's 83, SGA topping Wilt & more amazing things in...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/03/12

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? From there, the pair check in on a contentious Western Conference battle between SGA & OKC and Wemby & the Spurs.To round out the show, Aaron Gordon joins Kevin to talk all things Denver, shooting mechanics, meditation and more! (0:38) Bam Adebayo scores 83 pts (15:50) State of the Spurs (30:15) SGA’s historic scoring streak (36:15) Have

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01:59:41

NBA Ex Files: Glowups, mistakes and Tatum’s back with...

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2026/03/09

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 the Lakers and LeBron headed for a split?From there KOC talks with Rashad Phillips to break down Darrius Acuff Jr. and the rest of the loaded 2026 Draft Class. All that and more on this episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show. Biggest Mistake Award: 03:25 Biggest Glow Up: 15:52 Worst Rebound: 22:50 We Need to Talk: 40:25 Most Likely

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01:01:03

The NBA’s late-season coma, the must-watch Hornets &...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/03/05

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 combined for.The NBA has reached the March lull, how can the league spice things up? From there KOC and Tom break down the beat down the Charlotte Hornets handed to the Boston Celtics. To round out the show, the guys take a look at Carmelo Anthony's comments on the return of Jayson Tatum and the Philly trade for Kawhi that never happened. All

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01:28:40

Hornets hot drop with JoeWo + Giannis is back, McCain...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/03/02

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 five observations from the NBA weekend before talking with JoeWo about the Charlotte Hornets’ roaring success. Then, Ben Pfeifer joins to discuss Aday Mara, Jayden Quaintance and other overlooked NBA Draft prospects. (0:30) 5 takeaways from the NBA weekend (14:58) Giannis to return to Bucks lineup tonight (18:09) JoeWo talks Hornets (45:21)

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01:38:52

West contender power rankings, hot Spurs & wasted...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/02/26

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 broken thumb and Lauri Markkanen’s injuries.KOC and Tom go back and forth on their Western Conference power rankings. From there, KOC is joined by Jason Gallagher to tackle questions about what’s going on with Luka Dončić and why fandom has changed so much. All that and more on this episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show. Harden Injury (1:06)

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01:16:05

Calvin Booth opens up with KOC about building a...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/02/25

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 finding success in the NBA. How did he manage the team during their championship run?Booth also shares candid reflections on his relationship with former head coach Michael Malone, insights on sustaining a championship window and his philosophy behind drafting players and developing talent. (1:11) Keys to building a championship team (10:06) Bruce

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01:25:10

Contender power rankings, Cade’s MVP case,...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/02/23

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 rankings: who’s the number one team in the East? Could Cade Cunningham really be MVP? Then, they turn to Team USA hockey’s gold-medal win against Canada before John tells the story of his call-up to the NBA on NBC by Mike Tirico. Plus, they discuss if Anthony Edwards is the face of the league, address the troubles in Phoenix & Houston, and take a look

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02:27:41

Key second half storylines with Tom Haberstroh! Plus,...

The Kevin O"Connor Show ·

2026/02/19

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 most to prove in the 2nd half of the season? Which young players might break out and which coaches are on the hot seat? Then, the pair look at two of the hottest names in college basketball: Darius Acuff and Darryn Peterson. How does Acuff’s 49-point explosion affect his draft stock? Is Peterson’s self-check-out gambit for Kansas threatening

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