The Kevin O'Connor Show
Episodes
NBA Combine day 1: draft board shakeups, NIL impact + fallout from physical playoffs with Rafael Barlowe
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O’Connor is joined by NBA draft expert Rafael Barlowe from Chicago to break down how the NBA playoffs’ rise in physical play is shifting the...
Draft Lotto winners and losers: Mavs! Poor Jazz and Wiz! Giannis trades! Plus, Tatum’s injury and Knicks go up 3-1
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the wildest days in NBA history is recapped in full on this edition of the KOC Show. First, the Dallas Mavericks pull off the dang-near-impossi...
Blown leads, series adjustments & NBA Draft Lottery preview
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
KOC and Tom Haberstroh react to the Wolves evening their series with the Golden State Warriors at 1-1. Anthony Edwards suffered a bad-looking ankle in...
The Buddy Hield game, Pacers wake-up call, Clippers collapse (again), and the zone wars ahead in Round 2
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor was joined by Yahoo's Dan Titus to instantly react to the Golden State Warriors' win over the Houston Rockets in Game 7. Don't miss KOC...
Hello Game 7! + Pop steps down, LeBron's leverage & clutch Brunson
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC and Tom discuss the 2 best words in sports: Game Seven. Who will walk away the winner in the grueli...
Luka’s flaws, LeBron’s future & Lakers carnage with Nick Wright + 7 NBA Playoff questions and KOC’s latest mock draft
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor is joined by the one and only Nick Wright of FS1 to put a bow on the Los Angeles Lakers' 2024-25 season. Nick didn't expect things to e...
NBA Playoff weak links and must-make adjustments with Marcus Morris, Warriors-Rockets series breakdown with Ethan Strauss and Sam Esfandiari
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Morris is back on The Kevin O'Connor Show, and didn't hold back on any of his takes. Find out why Marcus believes Anthony Edwards is exposing J...
NBA Playoff series breakdowns, banged up stars & LA’s Jokic blueprint
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh and the guys do a deep-dive on every single series. Do the Los Angeles ...
Kawhi’s masterpiece, KAT’s vanishing act & the state of every NBA Playoff series
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Nate Duncan on this jam-packed edition of the KOC Show. First the guys react to the Game 2 thriller between the Denver Nug...
NBA's Top 40 Players in the 2025 Playoffs – KOC's CONTROVERSIAL Rankings REVEALED!
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor went into the lab and cooked up his definitive TOP 40 players of the the 2025 NBA Playoffs, in order. Come for the snubs, stay for the ...
Steph & Butler dominate the play-in, Lakers-Wolves and Nuggets-Clippers breakdowns and Nico Harrison drops more stupidity
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
KOC is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni to preview and predict some of the best Round 1 matchups of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, starting with the Golden State ...
Did the Warriors blow it? Full NBA playoff preview, Flagg’s ideal teams, Suns fire Bud & Andrew Sharp joins
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor is joined by fellow NBA podcaster Andrew Sharp, host of "The Greatest of All Talk"and "Sharp Tech with Stratechery” to preview the Pl...
KOC hands out his 2025 NBA Awards hardware, & latest on jam-packed Playoff Picture out West
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of the Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh to reveal his 2024-25 NBA awards ballot. The pair debate all the b...
One thing each contender needs to clean up for an NBA Finals run
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Danny Parkins of FS1's "Breakfast Ball" to do a little Spring Cleaning ahead of the NBA Playoffs. Today is 4/09, so Danny ...
Instant Reaction to Nuggets firing Michael Malone and Calvin Booth
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor and Dan Titus react to the shocking news on Tuesday that the Denver Nuggets have fired both head coach Mike Malone and GM Calvin Booth ...
Wild NBA Playoff Picture, NCAA Title Game Recap and Latest Draft Buzz with Jason Timpf
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
KOC is joined by Jason Timpf on this episode, which recorded right after the Men's National Championship Game between Florida and Houston went final. ...
10 Massive storylines with 10 days left in the NBA Regular Season
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh went LIVE on Friday morning to discuss 10 storylines with 10 days left in the NBA regular season, and they started w...
R.I.P. Suns, Bad Boy Pistons = BACK, + Final Four preview with Noah Eagle
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NBA on NBC's play-by-play commentator Noah Eagle joins Kevin O'Connor to discuss all of the fallout from the weekend of hoops, including Kevin Durant'...
NBA Expansion and March Madness with Tom Haberstroh, Futuristic Thunder and Streaky Lakers with Thinking Basketball
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh as the guys react to the absolutely unbelievable game-winning buzzer beater from Josh Giddey. LeBron James and the Los...
CHRIS VERNON joins! 10 Semi-Bold predictions for the NBA final stretch & March Madness
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor reunites with Chris Vernon on the latest episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, delivering 10 semi-bold predictions for the NBA season's r...
Superstar Austin Reaves? Has Giannis hurt his legacy? Kawhi dominant again? + 11 more big NBA questions
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to answer 14 big NBA questions at the moment: Is Austin Reaves the modern day Manu Ginobili? Is Giannis' le...
March Madness prospects to watch with Mark Titus & NBA contender check-in with Marcus Morris
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor and Mark Titus unveil their first-ever March Madness NBA Prospect Draft! Mark says the #1 overall player on both offense and defense in...
Playoff risers, lottery tankers and Cooper Flagg’s injury
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let the NBA Draft Lottery tanking COMMENCE! De'Aaron Fox of the San Antonio Spurs, out for the year. Paul George, likely done for the year. The Mavs, ...
Contender Chaos, MVP Mood Swings and French Rookie Reviews
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of The Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC welcomes in Steve Jones Jr. to help him break down the chaos of the NBA at the moment. The Nuggets and...
Luka, LeBron leave OT with WIN, Brunson leaves LIMPING
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh dive into the Lakers' thrilling overtime victory against the Knicks in this episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show. How ...
7 NBA takes I NEED to get off my chest
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve got a lot on my mind watching the NBA as of late, and on this pod I’m unleashing some of those takes. Some are hot. Others are mild. After op...
Steph drops 56, LeBron dominates, and Father Time calls timeout
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After yet another night of Stephortless Brongevity, Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh are wondering if Father Time has lost his powers. Steph Curry dr...
10 NBA questions keeping me up at night
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tossing and turning at night thinking about all the unanswered questions going on in the NBA right now with just 6 weeks left in the regular s...
Contenders vs. Pretenders, Ring Culture, and Growing NBA Superstars with Drew Hanlen
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Hanlen is the basketball skills and development trainer for superstars like Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tyrese Maxey, Tyres...
Under-appreciated players and teams with Trey Murphy
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From role player to STUD, Trey Murphy's individual ascent this season surprised even himself. The Pelicans' superstar-in-the-making shares how he went...
Worst All-Star Weekend EVER!? NBA, TNT, LeBron & Kevin Hart TORCHED by KOC!
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor spared no one from a total evisceration of the NBA All-Star Weekend, especially the new Sunday night game format. Why did TNT make the ...
NBA POWER RANKINGS! Where all 30 teams stand at the All-Star Break
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All 30 NBA teams are ranked by tier in this episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show. Heading into All-Star Weekend, which FOUR teams are "The Favorites" ac...
Luka's Laker DEBUT, & how the Wolves almost gave us "DUR-ANT" (and still could!)
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a debut! The Los Angeles Lakers dismantled the Utah Jazz on Monday night, and the chemistry between Luka Doncic and LeBron James was palpable and...
Trade Deadline BONANZA: Warriors, Lakers now CONTENDERS? Plus how Suns, Giannis, & Trae were ALL left empty-handed
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Never in the long, storied history of The Kevin O'Connor Show has KOC managed to hit ALL 30 NBA teams in one BONANZA of a podcast... until now! Headli...
How Luka & LeBron will co-exist in new-look Lakers offense and why KD is the next big domino to fall
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Never in NBA history has an offense been spearheaded by TWO jumbo playmakers -- until now. Luka Doncic and LeBron James could unlock creative, brillia...
Mavs fans TRAUMATIZED after Luka trade, Dr. KOC prescribes THIS POD
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mavs fans: Kevin sees you, and Kevin hears you. Please sit down, get comfortable, and tell us how Nico Harrison's decision to trade Luka Doncic hurt y...
Reacting to the SHOCKING Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade, what were the Mavs thinking?! | The Kevin O'Connor Show
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Saturday night, the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers pulled off what might be the most shocking trade in NBA history. Luka Doncic (along wit...
Part II: NBA All-Star Reserves, more Trade Deadline Madness and Knicks Deep-Dive with Ariel Helwani
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this installment of The Kevin O'Connor Show, New York Knicks superfan and Yahoo's own Ariel Helwani stops by to demand RESPECT for his squad! Ariel...
Part I: A BIG Jimmy Butler update, De’Aaron Fox soap opera and NBA Deadline Madness with Tom Haberstroh
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's new episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show, we've got NBA Trade Deadline madness, rumors and news with Tom Haberstroh. First up, Jimmy Butler's...
Celtics trade targets, Amen Thompson's ascent and Wolves deep dive
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's massive MAILBAG edition of The Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC is joined by 3x NBA champion Danny Green. Which player should the Boston Celtics ta...
Kobe's legacy lives on: Larry Nance Jr. joins KOC to talk Mamba
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of 'The Kevin O'Connor Show,' NBA player Larry Nance Jr. stops by to remember his former teammate, Kobe Bryant. Both KOC and Larry hav...
Cooper Flagg's NBA comps with John Fanta & trade chatter with Bobby Marks
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this absolutely jam-packed edition of the Kevin O'Connor Show, ESPN's Bobby Marks *and* college basketball guru John Fanta both stop by to talk hoo...
NBA panic meter: Celtics, Timberwolves & Warriors + could Steph Curry go to the ROCKETS?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show, Tom Haberstroh and KOC play a little game of Panic Meter with certain NBA teams that are struggling as of ...
Kings go from sellers to buyers & Big Baller Brand is BACK
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show, Morgan Ragan and Deuce Mason of the Deuce & Mo Podcast hop on to tell Kevin how wrong he's been about thei...
Cavs prove they are legit title contenders & imagining a Wemby-Zion pairing in San Antonio
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show, Tom Haberstroh hops on to discuss the instant classic between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Th...
Jimmy Butler to the Bucks? Cavs-Thunder preview, NBA Monday Madness recap with Mo Dakhil
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show, Mo Dakhil of Bleacher Report hops on to discuss a wild Monday night in the NBA, and of course the latest t...
10 wild NBA predictions for 2025: LeBron gets traded, Wemby beats Kobe's 81
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Goodbye 2024, hello 2025. With the new year only three days into existence, Kevin O'Connor is joined by Yahoo Sports contributor Tom Haberstroh to con...
Lakers trade D'Lo, Grizzlies miss out on Finney-Smith, Kings need a reset & Pistons deep dive
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC is joined by Dan Titus to break down some of the NBA's biggest trade moves and coaching shakeups befor...
NBA Christmas Day Recap: Wemby’s 'I'm here' moment, LeBron-Steph rivalry is legendary
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA's five-game lineup on Christmas Day delivered against a crowded sports landscape in which the NFL (and Beyoncé) tried to make waves of their ...
Wemby’s MVP stretch, Fox’s future, MPJ trades & more NBA Christmas wishes with Big Wos
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this festive episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor and Wosny Lambre share their NBA Christmas wishes that they want to see come true t...
Bad look for the NBA: Bucks don't celebrate NBA Cup & declining NBA ratings
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup wrapped up on Tuesday night in Las Vegas and there were interesting takeaways both on and off the court. Kevin O'Connor is j...
Thunder-Bucks preview, NBA Cup review & stories around the NBA with Ball Don’t Stop & Andrew Schlecht
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin deep dives on the two NBA cup final teams and what to expect in their upcoming showdown before discu...
Under-the-radar Jimmy Butler destinations, Shams vs. Butler’s agent & NBA Cup reviews and previews
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA world has been enraptured all week by the idea of Miami Heat SF/SG Jimmy Butler being available in trade rumors. Kevin O'Connor is joined as a...
Rising Heat, Jokic’s 104-point weekend & key NBA Cup questions
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Jason Timpf to discuss seven big takeaways from last weekend's NBA action before previewing the NBA Cup. The duo kick thin...
Lost Lakers, sad Nuggets & Ja's dunking retirement
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin is joined by Tom Haberstroh to dive into the latest news and storylines around the NBA. Kevin kicks ...
Lakers cooked? Surging Bucks and Magic, falling Kings, Harden’s return & more
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor and Dan Titus dive into the latest NBA trends, including a closer look at LeBron J...
NBA things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving with Tom Haberstroh
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a special Thanksgiving edition of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Tom Haberstroh joins the show to help share what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving....
NBA draft primer: Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, UConn, sleeper prospects with Tate Frazier
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin is joined by Tate Frazier to dive deep into the biggest storylines in college basketball, w...
NBA one-month awards: MVP, Rookie of the Month, Most Improved & more
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A month after the start of the NBA season, Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh reveal what their award ballots would look like if the season ended today...
Dead Sixers, Franz’s growth, feisty Clippers, Fox’s hot scoring & Cavs-Celtics battle
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Mo Dakhil to give their thoughts and takeaway's from Monday night's NBA action. The duo start off with the Los Angeles Cli...
Mavs are in trouble, Wembanyama catches fire, LeBron's crazy stats & NBA rookie rankings
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh discuss the worrying Mavericks and Timberwolves, Victor Wembanyama's and LeBron James's hot shooting, and their rank...
Peak Jokic, Westbrook’s revival, the undefeated Cavaliers & NBA injury madness
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Adam Mares to break down the biggest storylines from around the NBA, including Nikola Jokic's early bid for another MVP, L...
9 NBA Observations: Wemby needs to step up, Sixers in trouble & more
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024-2025 NBA season is around its 9-game mark as of Thursday night, so Kevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to share 9 observations about t...
Are the Warriors for real? Plus Haliburton’s struggles, NBA Soap Opera teams & is Gradey Dick making a leap?
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin is joined by True Hoops' David Thorpe to discuss the biggest headlines from the start of the NB...
Bucks panic button, Wembanyama's 5x5 & a slow start for rookies
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor, along with Tom Haberstroh, wonders if it's time for the Bucks to trade away Giannis and Damian Lillard, how many 5x5 games Wembanyama ...
KD beats LeBron, Nuggets & Bucks panic meter, Banchero drops 50 & Wolves deep dive
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin kicks things off with help from Daman Rangoola as the duo give their instant takeaways from Monda...
NBA opening week observations: Chet on the rise, Klay’s debut & Ant’s crazy scoring trend
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first few days of the 2024-2025 NBA season are in the books and there is much to discuss. For the first third of the podcast, Kevin O'Connor is jo...
13 NBA season predictions, mailbag & Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Legend of Winning for an episode of predictions before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. Later, KOC tackles mailbag que...
NBA title tiers, Lonzo Ball's return, Kawhi's knee injury & Bucks drama
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to go through the NBA news of the day, including Kawhi's indefinite return from injury and some drama surro...
2025 All-breakout team, most improved candidates and Joel Embiid’s absence with Dan Titus
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin is joined by Yahoo Sports fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus to analyze his All-Breakout team be...
Is OKC really the West favorite? Plus, Bronny’s struggles, the small ball Pelicans & the sad Clippers
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Dan Devine to talk through some preseason NBA narratives and news, including the incredible roster of the Oklahoma City Th...
Real vs. Fake Contenders and Crazy NBA Questions with Tom Haberstroh
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the very first episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin is joined by Tom Haberstroh to answer some crazy NBA questions before the start of the sea...
The Kevin O'Connor show premieres this OCTOBER
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big news, hoop-heads. Kevin O'Connor is joining Yahoo Sports and his new podcast, The Kevin O'Connor Show, is premiering this October ahead of the 202...