The Kevin O'Connor Show

Wosny Lambre, outspoken NBA analyst and co-host of The Big Wos Show, joins Kevin O’Connor for ten pressing league questions. They weigh the Lakers’ shaky defense, Wembanyama’s historic impact, Jokic’s surprising decline, Boston’s Paul George gamble, and Oklahoma City’s title hopes. They also debate the Warriors without Curry, New Orleans’ rebuild, Washington’s dysfunction, and Indiana’s case as a healthy contender.

Nekias Duncan, a sharp NBA and WNBA analyst and co-host of The Dunker Spot, joins a wide-ranging basketball debate. They examine Paul George’s fit beside Jayson Tatum, Trae Young’s troubling Washington future, and why Minnesota needs health rather than trades. They also assess New York’s turnaround, Portland’s playoff ceiling, Golden State’s frontcourt needs, Miami’s lineup, and Giannis’ response to Doc Rivers.

Sam Vecenie, a basketball analyst and NBA draft expert, joins for a whirlwind tour of the league and the 2027 draft. They discuss Victor Wembanyama’s historic scoring night, Luka Dončić’s next-level Lakers run, Charlotte and Houston’s warning signs, Golden State’s Kristaps Porziņģis maneuvering, and whether 40-minute games could help player health. The conversation also spotlights Tyron Stokes, Bruce Branch, and intriguing college returners.

JE Skeets, the No Dunks basketball podcaster, joins for Yaxel Lendeborg’s breakout, the Lakers’ Luka dependence, and an NBA landscape reshaped by injuries. Steve Ceruti, basketball commentator from The Ryen Russillo Show, checks in on Orlando’s new system, roster limitations, and slipping defense. Plus, rookie stock, Southeast Division chaos, surprise teams, and the first NBA Power Rankings.

Steve Jones, basketball analyst and co-host of The Dunker Spot, joins a wide-ranging NBA conversation. They explore Miami’s first win, AJ Dybantsa’s promising debut, and Cooper Flagg’s superstar rise. Brandon Miller’s breakout, fearless rookies Keaton Wagler and Mikel Brown Jr., Steph Curry’s 44-point showcase, and a league-wide injury wave also take center stage.

Tom Haberstroh, NBA analyst, journalist, and 76ers sideline reporter, joins a wide-ranging basketball conversation. They examine Oklahoma City’s injury crisis, Denver’s growing tension with Nikola Jokic, and Cooper Flagg’s spectacular breakout. They also offer early scouting impressions of Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, Caleb Wilson, Allen Graves, Trevin Brazil, and other intriguing rookies, plus discuss Kawhi Leonard’s knee injury and Tom’s return to Philadelphia’s sideline.

A severe Jalen Williams injury forces a rethink of Oklahoma City’s title hopes. Houston suddenly looks like a contender, while Dallas finds an identity around Cooper Flagg. The discussion also explores Victor Wembanyama’s offensive concerns, Miami’s clunky Giannis-Bam pairing, Minnesota’s exciting LaMelo Ball experiment, Luka Doncic’s MVP case, and Ty Jerome’s scoring eruption.

Amin Elhassan, a basketball analyst and former NBA front-office executive, joins the discussion on a wild NBA opening night. Anthony Edwards and Ty Jerome erupt for 45 points, while Giannis begins his Miami chapter amid roster concerns. They assess the Warriors’ uncertain future, Luka Doncic’s rookie challenger, Haliburton’s return, and the emotional comebacks of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant.

Andrew Sharp, a sports and technology writer and NBA analyst, joins a tour of opening night: Oklahoma City’s title credentials, Victor Wembanyama’s offensive fit, Philadelphia’s upset of New York, and Detroit’s comeback against Boston. Golden State rookie Yaxel Lendeborg discusses preparing for Luka Doncic, building chemistry with Steph Curry, learning defensive schemes from Draymond Green, embracing aggression, and his competitive Call of Duty habits.

Grant Liffmann, an NBC Sports NBA analyst and insider with front-office experience, joins Kevin O’Connor to preview the 2026-27 season. They tackle the East’s brutal playoff race, hot seats, Knicks contract tension, and stars under pressure. They spotlight breakout and future All-Star candidates, debate whether Victor Wembanyama will become the league’s best player, and make NBA Finals predictions.