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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine have uncovered the jaw-dropping truth: the Oklahoma City Thunder now possess "the best defense in Playoff history." The guys explain what OKC is doing to make things so uncomfortable for their opponents, and how the juggernaut defense likely won't be solved any time soon.(1:05) - Is the Thunder defense best in postseason history?(10:05) - Numbers behind Thunder's suffocating defense(15:20) - Live-ball turnovers forced by Thunder defense(19:10) - How Thunder stifled Anthony Edwards(22:40) - Thunder shut down Wolves' corner threes(28:10) - How will SGA's MVP win be remembered?Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

KOC has 7 big questions to start the week, and you need to hear them all. For starters, who does Kevin have winning the Eastern Conference Finals and how? Might the Boston Celtics consider trading Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade to the Houston Rockets? Whose NBA Draft stock is rising, and whose is FALLING? It's all on this must-hear Monday episode of the KOC Show.(0:43) How long until we see Nesmith on Brunson?(3:10) Will the Knicks create a size advantage?(5:38) Can KAT have the series of his life?(7:14) Can Haliburton reach a new level?(10:14) What changes should the Celtics make?(18:12) Who are Draft Combine fallers?(20:08) Who are Draft Combine risers?(24:06) Kon Knueppel & KOC from the Combine in Chicago 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and David Dennis Jr. give their final thoughts on the Denver Nuggets season before turning their attention to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder series and who has the most to gain between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Anthony Edwards.Next, Vince and David assess the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers series and why it could go seven games.Later, Vince and David discuss what the Boston Celtics should do next season with Jayson Tatum sidelined and the good and bad of the NBA Playoffs thus far. (1:25) Nuggets outlook after Game 7 loss(10:39) Who has the most to gain from Thunder vs. Wolves series?(17:00) How important is Julius Randle in this series?(19:39) Rest or rhythm?(21:14)Have the Thunder grown up enough for this moment?(27:43) Jalen Brunson has the opportunity to be immortalized as a Knick(29:38) Knicks vs Pacers preview(36:14) What do Celtics do next season with Tatum likely out the entire year?(43:04) What do we make of the playoffs so far? 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

KOC's live, postgame reaction to Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder! OKC dismantled the hapless Nuggets, are they primed to do the same to the Minnesota Timberwolves? Dane Moore, who covers the Wolves, joins KOC to break down what's to come in the Western Conference Finals -- plus the pair on whether MAJOR changes are coming for Nikola Jokic's squad this offseason.(0:57) Dane Moore joins the show(1:20) Thunder beat Nuggets in Game 7(11:54) Thunder vs. Wolves Western Conference Finals preview(32:55) What’s next for the Nuggets?(48:59) Western Conference Finals preview continued 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh on this INSANE edition of The Kevin O'Connor Show. The guys both think it's well within the realm of possibilities that COOPER FLAGG could pull an Eli Manning, and demand his way to the Boston Celtics. Kevin has sources that told him Flagg met with the Celtics at the Draft Combine in Chicago! Plus KOC absolutely destroys "Playoff Jimmy" Butler, and explains why Golden State is in trouble for years to come. And of course, the guys preview Sunday's Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder, plus Tom and Kevin on why the Boston Celtics are still VERY MUCH ALIVE vs the New York Knicks.(0:53) Nuggets force Game 7 vs. Thunder(14:26) Wolves advance to Western Conference Finals(20:05) Is ‘Playoff Jimmy’ a myth?(28:34) What’s next for the Warriors?(36:46) Celtics vs. Knicks Game 6 preview(42:15) Boston interviews Cooper Flagg at NBA Draft Combine 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Titus react to the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminating the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 by giving credit to Julius Randle’s consistent play in the postseason and then discuss what the future looks like for the Warriors.Next, Vince and Dan debate if the pressure is on for the New York Knicks after losing Game 5 to the Boston Celtics and what would be the reaction if New York blew a 3-1 lead.Later, Vince and Dan decide if the era of LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry has finally come to an end as younger stars continue to elevate.(1:51) Vince apologizes to Julius Randle(4:44) Outlook for the Warriors moving forward(20:27) Celtics beat Knicks in Game 5(28:11) What if the Knicks blow a 3-1 lead?(30:45) Knicks should go after Giannis(35:50) Cavaliers have another disappointing playoff run(47:14) Nikola Jokic could use some help against the Thunder(54:24) End of the LeBron, KD, Curry era? 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Kevin O'Connor is joined by the legendary NBA Draft guru Jonathan Givony on this edition of the KOC Show from the Chicago Combine. KOC pays tribute to Michael Jordan and hits Givony with exactly 23 NBA Draft Questions. Could Ace Bailey be a bust for the 76ers? Which player is the best shooter in this class? Who's more likely to trade up, the Wizards or Jazz? What should the Bulls do, period? And Cooper Flagg is the best college prospect since WHO??Plus, Cedric Coward joins to break down his remarkable rise from DIII basketball to NBA draft prospect. Cedric explains what's special about his game, shares lessons learned from his Olympic gold-medalist grandfather, his NBA player comps (including Kawhi Leonard) and what drives his obsession with basketball.(0:53) 23 questions with Jonathan Givony(1:00) Questions 1-5(8:38) Questions 6-10(18:55) Questions 11-15(25:03) Questions 16-20(31:08) Questions 21-23(35:19) Cedric Coward joins(44:58) How would Cedric describe his game?(59:58) Reaction to Luka traded to Lakers(1:02:04) NBA Playoffs breakdown(1:04:49) Best basketball memories(1:08:01) 7 random questions with Cedric Coward 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

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 their 2025 draft boards and prospect evaluations. They spotlight prospects like Cedric Coward and Jase Richardson and debate whether double-big lineups could become the NBA’s next big trend. The pair also break down how NIL has reshaped the draft pool, leaving it older and deeper with late withdrawals.(0:35) OKC takes series lead vs. Denver(2:46) Pacers advance to Eastern Conf Finals(5:23) Rafael Barlowe joins(5:32) Impact of playoffs on draft evaluations(6:44) Evaluation of Cedric Coward(8:26) Evaluation of Jase Richardson(11:18) Evaluation of Colin Murray-Boyles(16:04) Is Dallas certain to draft Cooper Flagg?(18:55) What should Spurs do with #2?(20:47) Evaluation of Thomas Sorber(23:50) Evaluation of Maxime Raynaud(25:50) Impact of NIL on NBA Draft 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine have unearthed the data that shows Indiana is NOT to be messed with. The Big Number guys explain how the Pacers laid waste to the #1-seed Cleveland Cavaliers, and likely won't be stopped anytime soon. Plus the guys ask the question, would Nico Harrison ever, shockingly, consider trading the #1 overall pick? What caliber of superstar would need to be offered to the Mavs' GM for him to come off of Cooper Flagg?!? The guys think Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks may convince Nico to do the unthinkable (again)! Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Blake Griffin react to the Dallas Mavericks winning the NBA Draft Lottery and what Cooper Flagg could expect as he potential No.1 pick.Later, Vince and Dwyane Wade take a look at Anthony Edward’s early success and why his slaying of legends such as LeBron James and Kevin Durant is so important.All that and more on this episode of Good Word with Goodwill!(1:00) NBA Draft Lottery(2:20) What comes with being the No.1 overall pick(5:24) Would Blake do things different in Los Angeles?(7:08) Cooper Flagg playing under the shadow of Luka Doncic(9:10) Jayson Tatum’s injury(11:51) Pacers headed to the NBA Finals?(15:03) Most physical playoffs in years(16:29) Blake joining NBA Amazon Prime team(20:59) Anthony Edwards similarities to D-Wade(22:46) Edwards slaying the GOATS(25:54) Have people forgotten how good Dwyane Wade was?(29:23) Michael Jordan joining NBC 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network