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The Kevin O'Connor Show

Yahoo Sports
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Draft
Victor Wembanyama
NBA Playoffs
Golden State Warriors
Denver Nuggets
Cleveland Cavaliers
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Los Angeles Lakers
Minnesota Timberwolves
Milwaukee Bucks
Cooper Flagg
NBA Cup
Indiana Pacers
Jimmy Butler
San Antonio Spurs
Boston Celtics
Houston Rockets
New York Knicks

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 & Tom Haberstroh break down every Playoff series through the first two games of Round 1. They cover the Pistons’ third quarter outburst, the controversy around the Thunder flopping against the Suns, LeBron’s dominance against KD and mo... more

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 t... more

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 a... more

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 Donci... more

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Episode: 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
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SB Nation / NBC Sports Boston
Episode: 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
Data Baller
Creator of Draft Baller and Data Baller
Draft Baller / Data Baller
Episode: Wild Play-In ripple effects, 2026 NBA awards ballot picks + dream fits for top prospects
Es Baraheni
NBA analyst and writer
The Athletic
Episode: Big NBA Playoff questions & X-factors with Es Baraheni + Moussa Diabate talks Hornets
Moussa Diabate
Charlotte Hornets forward
Charlotte Hornets
Episode: Big NBA Playoff questions & X-factors with Es Baraheni + Moussa Diabate talks Hornets
Donovan Clingan
Portland Trail Blazers center, NBA player development focus of interview
Portland Trail Blazers
Episode: All-NBA chaos, Doc’s resume & inside the GM meeting + Donovan Clingan & Deni Avdija talk player development
Deni Avdija
Portland Trail Blazers All-Star forward, NBA player development focus of interview
Portland Trail Blazers
Episode: All-NBA chaos, Doc’s resume & inside the GM meeting + Donovan Clingan & Deni Avdija talk player development
Jay Bilas
Legend ESPN analyst, collegiate and professional basketball commentator
ESPN
Episode: Jay Bilas talks NBA Draft, college basketball, NIL & the evolution of the game

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Kevin O'Connor
Host of The Kevin O'Connor Show; NBA analyst focused on film breakdown, strategy, and league news.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • 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 Statesa month ago
  • Nope.

    Nothing new here. Another MAGA bro running his mouth.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ShutYoMouff
    United States2 months ago
  • KOC is Legit

    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 States3 months ago
  • So much nervous laughing

    If I had a friend who laughed at everything as nervously as KOC does I’d ask if he’s ok. You ok Kev?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    still atit
    United States3 months ago
  • Nah

    lol cmon there's so many bball pods what are you doing listening to this guy

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Maaaaaaaattttttt33
    United States3 months ago

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NBA Playoff Round 1 reactions: Tight series, potential adjustments & bad whistles with Tom Haberstroh
Q: What are the biggest officiating issues in the playoffs right now?
The main concerns are flopping, inconsistent calls, and a lack of accountability for referees, which has led to public criticism and calls for more transparency and potential referee education during playoffs.
Big NBA Playoff questions & X-factors with Es Baraheni + Moussa Diabate talks Hornets
Q: What is the biggest X-factor for the Hornets this postseason?
The team's success hinges on the continued development and consistency of their core, with Moussa Diabate and LaMelo Ball serving as catalysts for both offense and defense, plus depth from role players evolving under pressure.
Big NBA Playoff questions & X-factors with Es Baraheni + Moussa Diabate talks Hornets
Q: What were the key lessons from the regular season games against Miami heading into the play-in?
The Hornets aimed to force Miami's other players to beat them while leveraging their own physicality and defensive principles to stay competitive; focus on sticking to their game plan and not getting rattled by a playoff-style atmosphere.
Wemby vs. Jokic, salute the Flagg & Final Four takeaways with Jon Rothstein & Terrence Oglesby
Q: How have you seen Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg impact the Hornets' future and the NBA draft landscape?
Terrence explains Kon's on‑ball decision making and flow in pick‑and‑rolls, and Cooper Flagg's evolution into a primary ball‑handler and scorer; both are influencing draft projections and team fits.
Wemby vs. Jokic, salute the Flagg & Final Four takeaways with Jon Rothstein & Terrence Oglesby
Q: Terrence, how are you doing as you're at the Final Four?
Terrence describes being tired but excited to be busy and grateful to be able to talk ball with Kevin.

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