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Jun 18, 2025 • 54min

38.4 miles per game: why the 2025 NBA Finals are truly next-level | The Big Number

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the electric 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers by spotlighting the record-setting intensity measured by 38.4 miles run in each game this series. They dive into why this series marks a HUGE shift in playing styles, Pascal Siakam’s transformative two-way play for Indiana and Jalen Williams’ historic 40-point game at just 24 years old. Plus, the pair debates whether Desmond Bane is the missing piece Orlando needs to become true contenders in the Eastern Conference.(1:27) The Big Number: 38.4 miles per game(21:07) Little Numbers: Thunder open shots in NBA Finals(24:36) Little Numbers: OKC & IND 3-point shooting(29:29) Little Numbers: Siakam’s impressive averages(33:25) Little Numbers: points scored in transition(39:02) Grizzlies trade Desmond Bane to the Magic 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 13min

Ace’s fall + more NBA Draft rumors, sleeper trade targets & Game 6 Finals preview with Es Baraheni | Kevin O'Connor Show

KOC and Es Baraheni offer up their insights on all the latest NBA Draft and trade rumors, including: Ace Bailey's stock, is it falling? Would Dallas really consider moving Anthony Davis? Would the Lakers trade Austin Reaves in order to land a Lottery pick in this Draft? Should Minnesota swing for the fences on Kevin Durant, even if he doesn't want to be there? What are the Toronto Raptors going to do this summer? Are the San Antonio Spurs most likely to keep their #2 pick and have Dylan Harper join the Fox + Castle backcourt, or could one of those assets be moved for an even bigger prize like Giannis or Jaylen Brown? All this and much more — plus an NBA Finals Game 6 preview as the Oklahoma City Thunder look poised to hoist the Larry O.(1:10) - NBA Draft talk: potential trade-ups & predictions(25:00) - NBA trade talk: Kevin Durant, Spurs & more(52:40) - NBA Draft news: Cooper Flagg & the Mavs, Pacers-Pelicans trade(1:04:45) - Are SGA and J Dub the NBA's next great duo?(1:08:00) - Finals Game 6 preview: can Pacers make magic? Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Jun 17, 2025 • 54min

JDub’s 40 bomb, OKC takes control, Bane to Orlando, Ja’s future, & KD’s trade list | The Kevin O'Connor Show

Kevin O'Connor and Dan Titus offer their instant reaction fresh off Jalen Williams helping the OKC Thunder grab a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals. KOC explains why he thinks it's over come Thursday night, and why he expects it to be a blowout! Then the guys react to the Desmond Bane trade that sent him to the Orlando Magic -- was it an overbuy or not? And on the Grizzlies side of things, Kevin stands his ground on the take that Ja Morant is a "good, not great" NBA player. Top 40-50 is what Kevin says, AND he's got the list of players he considers to be ahead of Ja... wait til you see some of the names. And of course, the absolute latest on Kevin Durant trade rumors, and some NBA Draft chatter, too!(0:32) NBA Finals Game 5 reaction(17:02) Latest KD trade rumors(36:34) Magic trade for Desmond Bane(40:41) Is Ja Morant even a top 40 NBA player? 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Jun 16, 2025 • 55min

NBA Finals Game 5 Preview, Desmond Bane traded, Ja Morant's future and should Miami want Kevin Durant | Good Word with Goodwill

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Jared Greenberg preview Monday’s huge Game 5 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers.Next, Vince and Jared react to Desmond Bane being traded to the Orlando Magic and discuss if Orlando gave up too many assets in the trade.Later, Vince and Jared take a look at the Memphis Grizzlies and debate what they should do moving forward with Ja Morant. Also, Vince and Jared give their thoughts on if the Miami Heat or Houston Rockets should make a push for Kevin Durant. (1:56) NBA Finals Game 5 preview(10:00) Rick Carlisle brings up officials(17:01) Orlando Magic trade for Desmond Bane(24:22) What does Bane trade mean for Ja Morant, Grizzlies?(33:09) Can Ja Morant be the best player on a contending team?(35:36) Should the Rockets pursue Ja Morant, Kevin Durant?(41:58) Does Kevin Durant to the Miami Heat make sense?(50:38) NBA needs to rethink Draft Night coverage 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Jun 14, 2025 • 60min

Thunder rally, Pacers gag in Game 4 + KD trade watch & draft smoke | Kevin O'Connor Show

Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh went LIVE following Game 4 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. The guys react to OKC's insanely clutch 4th quarter comeback, where SGA showed up big — and the Finals is all even at 2-2 as we head to a pivotal Game 5 on Monday. PLUS the latest on trade news surrounding Kevin Durant, and KOC's got you covered on new NBA Draft intel! What types of offers can the San Antonio Spurs expect to get for the #2 pick, likely to be Dylan Harper? It's all on this Friday night installment of the KOC Show!(00:50) - Instant reaction: OKC's incredible comeback to tie the series 2-2(27:50) - Favorite landing spots for Kevin Durant(38:00) - Russell Westbrook declines player option(40:10) - New York Knicks to meet with Taylor Jenkins(42:15) - NBA Draft talk: Sixers want to make a big move up? Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Jun 13, 2025 • 56min

NBA trade rumors, Daryl Morey's failures, Knicks lacking toughness and LeBron's longevity | Good Word with Goodwill

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Marcus Morris discuss trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo.Next, Vince and Marcus take a look at the New York Knicks head coach search and why Daryl Morey has failed the Philadelphia 76ers.Later, Vince and Marcus discuss Luka Doncic’s weight loss since the end of the Los Angeles Lakers season and what the team needs to do to get back to being contenders in the Western Conference.(1:00) Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors(6:41) Do Celtics need to make major changes?(11:56) Did Daryl Morey fail the Sixers?(18:48) Marcus Morris’ favorite place to play(23:33) Knicks still don’t have a head coach(32:35) Are Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns enough?(36:09) Best fit for Kevin Durant(39:31) Kevin Durant under appreciated?(45:35) Can a healthy Luka and LeBron have Lakers contend in the West?(49:07) How much longer can LeBron be this great? 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Jun 12, 2025 • 42min

Pacers win Game 3, Giannis' plans for Milwaukee and Knicks head coach search continues | Good Word with Goodwill

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Titus react to the Indiana Pacers’ impressive Game 3 win in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder before previewing the pivotal Game 4 on Friday.Next, Vince and Dan take a look at reports that Giannis Antetokounmpo may want to remain in Milwaukee and discuss what the Bucks need to do to put a team around him.Later, Vince and Dan unpack why the New York Knicks don’t seem to have a plan for their next head coach and Vin asks Dan an important question about how he makes eggs. (1:19) Pacers get impressive Game 3 win vs. Thunder(13:38) SGA needs historic performance in Game 4(17:07) The importance of winning Game 4 for nothing teams(20:26) Giannis may want to remain in Milwaukee(29:01) Could Giannis, Bucks be working on a trade behind the scenes?(32:41) Do the Knicks have a plan for hiring next coach?(40:07) Do you season your eggs? 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Jun 12, 2025 • 51min

How Indy keeps making doubters pay, including Jay-Z's failed $1M Thunder bet | The Big Number

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine are back with this week's big number: 1 million dollars. That's how much Jay-Z allegedly wagered and then lost, when he placed a milly on OKC to win the Finals in 5 games. Indy won Game 3, which rendered that bet moot -- and Indy added another victim to its pool of people that doubted them. Don't miss the guys break down the stats that prove Indy may very well be the better team, both offensively and defensively. Plus later in the show, Tom wonders if Kevin Durant could return to Oklahoma City — especially if the Thunder get packed up in 5 games!(1:10) The Big Number: $1,000,000 wager on OKC in 5(18:14) Little Numbers: Pacers record in first 25 games(23:50) Little Numbers: Indiana’s MPH(29:15) Little Numbers: Pacers passes per game(32:41) Little Numbers: Indiana’s defensive rating(37:14) Best landing spots for KD in trade 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Jun 12, 2025 • 1h

Pacers flip the NBA Finals, fake KD trades and a bonkers summer ahead | Kevin O'Connor Show

Kevin O'Connor's live, postgame reaction following Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, plus the latest trade rumors surrounding Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant! Dan Titus joined KOC for this pod that covers it all: KOC puts the blame squarely on Chet Holmgren, and Kevin explains why he still thinks this series is going 7! And on the Durant front, wait until you hear KOC's blockbuster trade proposals involving the Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers, and Orlando Magic. PLUS Kevin and Dan also hit on the New York Knicks failed Head Coaching search and the Jaylen Brown surgery news. Monster pod, lock in!(00:30) - Instant reaction: Pacers defeat Thunder in Game 3 of NBA Finals(24:00) - Kevin Durant trade: potential landing spots(44:40) - Jaylen Brown & the future of the Boston Celtics(54:05) - Knicks coaching search debacle Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Jun 10, 2025 • 59min

Thunder vs. Pacers Game 3, LeBron claps back, Kevin Durant's future and Jason Kidd to the Knicks? | Good Word with Goodwill

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Sam Amick do a quick recap of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers before previewing Game 3. Vince and Sam also take a look at the performances of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Halliburton.Next, Vince and Sam react to LeBron James clapping back at people saying he has no bag before discussing what team is the best fit for Kevin Durant.Later, Vince and Sam address Jason Kidd being tied to the New York Knicks and end with some NBA Finals trivia.(2:01) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s big Game 2 performance(6:03) Will Tyrese Halliburton be more aggressive in Game 3?(10:22) Is the Pacers only chance to be more physical?(17:07) Name an all-time great defender that could give SGA trouble(23:16) LeBron spending too much time on social media(28:34) What will determine where Kevin Durant is traded?(38:57) How will KD be remembered?(47:16) Knicks trying to steal Jason Kidd from Mavericks(55:12) NBA Trivia with Vin 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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