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The Kevin O'Connor Show

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NBA Draft
Oklahoma City Thunder
Victor Wembanyama
NBA Playoffs
San Antonio Spurs
New York Knicks
Denver Nuggets
Golden State Warriors
Cleveland Cavaliers
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Boston Celtics
Minnesota Timberwolves
Indiana Pacers
Houston Rockets
Cooper Flagg
Los Angeles Clippers
NBA Finals
Utah Jazz
Lebron James

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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Latest Episodes

Kevin O'Connor & Marcus Thompson react to Steve Ballmer's apology after the NBA's investigation found the Clippers guilty of cap circumvention. They also unpack the Clippers-Raptors Kawhi Leonard trade saga and what behind-the-scenes negotiations may... more

For today's Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC is joined by Raj Chipalu from Lakers Screen & Roll to continue the NBA Entertainment rankings with Luka Doncic's Lakers. Who's the fifth starter for Los Angeles? Can Luka win MVP with this roster?

Then, KOC revie... more

Kevin O’Connor is joined by Brady Hawk to break down the Miami Heat, covering the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade and big questions about shot creation and roles for new additions like veteran Klay Thompson and rookie Ryan Conwell. Later, Kevin discusses... more

Kevin O’Connor is joined by Sam Amick to continue his NBA Entertainment Rankings, diving deep into offseason moves, title expectations and chaos potential for the Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks. They break down Houston’s a... more

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Recent Guests

Raj Chipalu
Analyst, Lakers Screen & Roll and Offside
Lakers Screen & Roll / Offside
Episode: Lakers talk with Raj Chipalu, Spurs next steps & the Cybercab experience with Sawyer Merritt
Sawyer Merritt
EV/tech journalist covering electric vehicles and space
X (Twitter) / YouTube channels
Episode: Lakers talk with Raj Chipalu, Spurs next steps & the Cybercab experience with Sawyer Merritt
Brady Hawk
Miami Heat writer for Five Reasons Sports and co-host of the Five on the Floor podcast
Five Reasons Sports / Five on the Floor
Episode: Is Miami back? Is Denver done? Plus, KOC’s 2016 NBA re-draft
Sam Amick
Senior NBA writer, The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: What to expect from Rockets, Thunder & Knicks in 2026-27 with Sam Amick
Aaron Turner
Jonathan Kuminga's agent
Basketball representation
Episode: Kuminga’s agent fires back at critics, the post-Jaylen Celtics & MLB in virtual reality with Aaron Turner, Jay King & Kendall Baker
Jay King
Reporter for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Kuminga’s agent fires back at critics, the post-Jaylen Celtics & MLB in virtual reality with Aaron Turner, Jay King & Kendall Baker
Kendall Baker
Yahoo Sports writer
Yahoo Sports
Episode: Kuminga’s agent fires back at critics, the post-Jaylen Celtics & MLB in virtual reality with Aaron Turner, Jay King & Kendall Baker
Andrew Sharp
NBA analyst, host of The GOAT Podcast and Sharp Tech
The GOAT / Stratecary
Episode: Klay Thompson signs with Heat + talking Blazers, Jazz, Wizards, Raptors & Mavericks with Andrew Sharp
Josh Norris
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst
Yahoo Sports Fantasy
Episode: Denver loses big in Watson trade, Cavs’ postseason potential + fantasy football draft tips with Justin Boone and Josh Norris

Host

Kevin O'Connor
Host with deep NBA film breakdowns, analysis, and industry insight.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • KOC is Legit

    Has your fav podcast host done a 1:1 with Wemby?

    Everybody needs to chill out - agree or disagree, Kevin knows what’s up, players and staff love him.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Best game on the Store
    United States2 months ago
  • Love KOC

    I love how KOC has different takes on the NBA compared to the general consensus of mainstream media

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lennking
    Australia3 months ago
  • Clearly knows nothing about ball

    Voted for who everyone with half a brain had 3rd or 4th in the MVP race as the MVP clearly knows zero and should not have a vote.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DaveLowe88
    New Zealand5 months ago
  • Doesn’t know ball

    Who actually listens to this?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Trash001qdidbdh
    United States5 months ago
  • Enough Haberstroh

    I’m really turned off by the weekly Tom Haberstroh appearances. His takes are horrible, his NBA basketball knowledge is questionable, and the whole “Kev” thing is repulsive.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    soxygen
    United States6 months ago

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Some episodes lean more NFL content, which fans either appreciate or push back against.
Guests and topics are consistently strong and varied.

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#18
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#12
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#14
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Apple Podcasts
#240
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#7
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#14
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Kuminga signs with Wolves + talking Hornets, Pistons, Cavs & Pacers with Tom Haberstroh
Q: What do you think he's waiting for?
The guest explains that Kuminga is trying to time his market value, using the contract year to secure a meaningful future deal, while acknowledging the inconsistent fit he's shown in prior stops; the discussion frames the Minnesota move as a low-risk gamble with upside if he embraces a complementary role and defense.
Kuminga’s agent fires back at critics, the post-Jaylen Celtics & MLB in virtual reality with Aaron Turner, Jay King & Kendall Baker
Q: How has the public narrative around Kuminga affected him, and how do you manage communications publicly?
We've aimed to be transparent and calculated in our communications. The goal is to represent Kuminga accurately, avoid sensationalism, and keep the focus on his development and the best basketball decisions for his career, rather than reacting to every rumor on social platforms.
Kuminga’s agent fires back at critics, the post-Jaylen Celtics & MLB in virtual reality with Aaron Turner, Jay King & Kendall Baker
Q: Why did Kuminga and you end up choosing Minnesota over other options, and how does the player option change things?
The Minnesota pitch emphasized a pathway to being the primary player on a competitive team with a strong defense culture. The structure—two years with a player option—provided control and optionality, allowing Kuminga to grow within a winning framework without committing to a long-term, guaranteed contract that might limit his leverage later.
Klay Thompson signs with Heat + talking Blazers, Jazz, Wizards, Raptors & Mavericks with Andrew Sharp
Q: Is the Klay Thompson signing with the Heat a smart move given the need for shooting and spacing?
It's a sensible move to add shooting and name recognition, but the long-term fit depends on how Miami uses him and whether he can sustain efficient shooting as the offense evolves next season.
Klay Thompson signs with Heat + talking Blazers, Jazz, Wizards, Raptors & Mavericks with Andrew Sharp
Q: What is your initial thought on how Kyrie Irving will fit next to Cooper Flagg in Dallas?
Kyrie should be effective as a secondary creator who can attack off the ball, while Flagg handles ball distribution and growth; the pairing could work if they manage Kyrie's minutes and fit around Flagg's development.

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3. Brady Hawk
4. Sam Amick
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7. Kendall Baker
8. Andrew Sharp

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