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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh dive into the hottest moments from NBA media day, from on-court chemistry questions, to rookie standouts to watch and surprising trends for the postseason. They react to Cooper Flagg's growth spurt, compare 3-guard lineups in OKC and San Antonio and share the latest on the Jalen Duren contract drama in Detroit.The duo also unpacks how Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball’s new pairing could unlock the Timberwolves’ offense and whether GTA 6 release week will really impact NBA player performance in November.(2:18) De'Aaron Fox talks Spurs lineups(7:12) Ant Edwards + LaMelo Ball(10:04) Evan Mobley's new 'go-to' moves(13:35) Derrick White's shooting improvements(16:06) Steven Adams GTA(21:49) Jokic signing with Nuggets next year(23:50) Cooper Flagg's height(34:55) Who is the alpha in Philly?(37:12) Kings media member caught on hot mic(41:43) Jalen Duren contract drama update(58:24) Non-top 10 rookies to watch this season 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 & Jonathan Macri break down the Knicks’ championship outlook, Detroit’s Jalen Duren contract standoff and the shifting power in the Eastern Conference. They highlight the Knicks' standing after Mitchell Robinson’s move to Boston, how Andre Drummond could fill in and whether Karl-Anthony Towns’ contract extension is a big deal or just business as usual.Later, they break down which teams are the biggest threats to New York, including the Pacers, Sixers and Raptors.(0:55) Jalen Duren drama continues(11:12) Karl-Anthony Towns contract stalemate(16:42) How will the Knicks replace Robinson?(21:48) Brunson & Knicks appearance on SNL(31:34) Biggest threats to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference?  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 reveals his Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 NBA season, with every move, surprise and question mark across the league dissected. From the fall of Giannis’ Bucks to the upside of the young Utah Jazz, KOC shares insights into rebuilding teams, superstar trades and headline-making contract drama. Later, Tom Haberstroh joins to challenge Kevin's rankings, digging into team chemistry, roster depth and which front offices nailed or fumbled the offseason. The episode also dives into the Jalen Duren contract saga and what it means for the Detroit Pistons’ future. (1:26) Power Rankings teams 30-21(15:05) Power Rankings teams 20-11(28:50) Power Rankings teams 10-1(43:12) Rankings Tom disagrees with(1:15:40) Jalen Duren contract drama 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 welcomes YouTuber and independent sports journalist Joon Lee for a wide-ranging conversation on analytics and their impact on modern sports. Joon shares insights on why teams like the Thunder and Dodgers are ahead of the curve, and why Boston Celtics fans might be frustrated by the team's data-driven strategies. The duo also covers how to quantify clutch performance, their fantasy football philosophies, and the Patriots win against the Steelers on Sunday. (0:44) Takeover of analytics in sports(17:01) Boston Celtics shooting strategy(21:32) Potential NBA rule changes(27:34) MLB talk(37:17) Patriots beat Steelers + Fantasy Football update 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 draft the teams they believe will make the NBA Playoffs in 2026-27 from the pool of teams that missed last season. Are the Indiana Pacers a safe bet to make it with the return of Tyrese Haliburton?What can Will Hardy do with a Utah Jazz team that finally isn't tanking? And can the Washington Wizards & New Orleans Pelicans stay healthy enough to overcome their long odds?(0:47) Bad team playoff draft(1:40) KOC - #1(8:39) Tom - #2(15:46) Tom - #3(23:32) KOC - #4(32:18) KOC - #5(39:55) Tom - #6 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 & 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 be holding the deal up.The duo continues KOC's 'Entertainment Ranking' with the new-look Timberwolves—featuring LaMelo Ball, Jonathan Kuminga and Anthony Edwards—might be the NBA’s most combustible and entertaining teams this season. Plus, they recap the Philadelphia 76ers’ blockbuster offseason moves and explain why this coming season is a 'social experiment' for the league’s newest superteam.Later, Warren Sharp joins KOC to recap an exciting first week of the NFL season.(1:15) Steve Ballmer issues apology  (3:35) NBA Entertainment Rankings: Minnesota Timberwolves (14:22) NBA Entertainment Rankings: Philadelphia 76ers (37:54) NFL 6 Points! Week 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

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 reviews the young Spurs, fresh off a Finals appearance. What will they do with Dylan Harper? Plus, EV + tech guru Sawyer Merritt joins to talk about Tesla's new Cybercab.   01:01 Entertainment Rankings No. 4 with Raj Chipalu: Los Angeles Lakers28:26 Entertainment Rankings No. 3: San Antonio Spurs37:42 Inside Telsa Cybercab with Sawyer Merrit 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 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 the Denver Nuggets and the five big questions they face at every position in their starting five. Then, Kevin does a re-draft of the 2016 NBA Draft class, spotlighting some of the biggest risers and hardest fallers including Jaylen Brown, Pascal Siakam, Ben Simmons and Jamal Murray. (0:31) NBA Entertainment Rankings: Miami Heat (26:59) NBA Entertainment Rankings: Denver Nuggets (36:34) 2016 NBA re-draft 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 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 all-or-nothing gamble on veterans like Kevin Durant, OKC’s roster flexibility and subtle strategy shift and the Knicks’ shot at a championship repeat amid new roster dynamics. (0:29) Entertainment Rankings: Rockets(06:38) Entertainment Rankings: Thunder(15:16) Entertainment Rankings: Knicks 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 emergency edition of the Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC reacts to the latest breaking news in the Kawhi Leonard saga. The NBA doled out punishment to the LA Clippers, Steve Ballmer and Kawhi for salary cap circumvention. What’s next for the Los Angeles? Hear what KOC has to say on this special episode! 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 jam-packed Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC has Jonathan Kuminga's agent, Aaron Turner, on to uncover the truth behind the Kuminga debacle and to preview what he has to offer with the newly retooled Minnesota Timberwolves. Then, Celtics reporter Jay King joins to break down the departure of Jaylen Brown from Boston and what that means for this year's roster. Plus, Yahoo Sports senior writer Kendall Baker shares his experience watching an MLB game on the Apple Vision Pro. 0:00 Welcome 01:17 Inside Jonathan Kuminga's contract with Aaron Turner 57:50 What to expect from Celtics post-Jaylen Brown with Jay King 01:05:47 MLB broadcast using Apple Vision Pro with Kendall Baker   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 break down Jonathan Kuminga’s move to the Minnesota Timberwolves and what it means for their championship potential. They dive into Kuminga’s contract, his fit alongside Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball, and why this is a “prove-it” year for the young forward. The duo then continues with Kevin's 'Entertainment Rankings' as they preview the upcoming seasons for the Hornets, Pistons, Cavaliers & Pacers. (0:33) Kuminga signs with Wolves (16:43) Warriors roster moves (21:17) Mathurin signs with Pelicans (27:34) Entertainment Rankings: Hornets (37:44) Entertainment Rankings: Pistons (46:27) Entertainment Rankings: Cavs (55:17) Entertainment Rankings: Pacers 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 continues his 'Entertainment Rankings' with Andrew Sharp. How will the Trail Blazers make all their guards work together? Are the Utah Jazz a sleeper playoff team? The duo also looks at the Wizards with their addition of the No. 1 pick, AJ Dybantsa, how the Raptors will handle Kawhi's return and what to expect from Cooper Flagg in year two with the Mavericks. Later, they break down the news of Klay Thompson signing with the Miami Heat. (0:49) Entertainment Rankings: Trail Blazers (08:18) Entertainment Rankings: Jazz (15:44) Entertainment Rankings: Wizards (26:05) Entertainment Rankings: Raptors (37:28) Entertainment Rankings: Mavericks (47:14) Klay Thompson signs with Heat 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 break down the trade sending Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The pair discusses the Nuggets’ lackluster offseason moves and their diminishing supporting cast around Nikola Jokic—is it finally time for him to ask for a trade? KOC & Tom also debate how this trade shakes up the Eastern Conference, Cleveland’s championship hopes and share updates on other major NBA stories including the Clippers & Lakers offseason dramas. Later, Kevin is joined by Justin Boone and Josh Norris to talk through their fantasy football draft tips as the start of the NFL season approaches. (1:17) What is Denver doing? (17:39) What do Cavs gain with Peyton Watson? (29:20) KOC's 'sweat rankings' (34:19) Mailbag: Clippers saga (44:00) Mailbag: Walker Kessler (1:07:10) Fantasy Football with Justin Boone and Josh Norris 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 reacts to the latest developments in the investigation into whether the Clippers organization circumvented the NBA's salary cap. ESPN reported that the NBA found no evidence against Steve Ballmer and the Clippers, but the league quickly responded that the report contained "significant inaccuracies." Which party is leaking this information and does anyone know the truth?   KOC also discusses the Cavaliers trading Schroder to the Hornets. Could this trade merely be setting up an even bigger move for Cleveland in the coming days? Plus, Trey Kerby joins as KOC continues his Entertainment Rankings with the Chicago Bulls, Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks.   (0:29) Update on Kawhi investigation (7:47) Cavs trade Schroder to Hornets (14:28) Entertainment Rankings: Bulls (22:24) Entertainment Rankings: Grizzlies (28:16) Entertainment Rankings: Magic (37:00) Entertainment Rankings: Hawks 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