The Kevin O'Connor Show

Kevin O’Connor reacts to the 2025-25 NBA schedule and shares the games he’s most excited for this season! Can a revamped Nuggets team challenge the defending champs in OKC? And is the NBA pushing the Chet Holmgren vs. Victor Wembanyama rivalry with home-and-home games at Christmastime? Plus, elite rookie matchups on March 3rd and the biggest ‘return’ games of the season as KD returns to Oklahoma City and Myles Turner faces Indiana.Next, Kevin is joined by NFL Fantasy Football expert Danny Heifetz to talk 2025 fantasy draft strategy, quarterback sleepers, and rookie wide receivers to target—and avoid. Danny dives into the undervalued impact of running QBs like Justin Fields, and offers a bold sleeper pick for the Arizona Cardinals’ Kyler Murray📷(0:23) 2025 NBA schedule released(11:37) NFL Fantasy Football preview with Danny Heifetz(43:18) Could Knicks win the title THIS season?(54:06) Why don’t other teams mimic OKC’s process? Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network

Kevin O’Connor is joined by Slightly Biased to break down leaks of NBA Opening Night and Christmas Day matchups ahead of the Thursday full schedule release.One of the biggest games includes no. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks taking on no. 2 pick Dylan Harper and the San Antonio Spurs. But don't miss out on LeBron James vs. Steph Curry as the Lakers and Warriors face off on opening night and the Houston Rockets square up against reigning NBA champs Oklahoma!Later, Kevin and Slightly react to listeners' hottest NBA takes. Will Victor Wembanyama win MVP as well as DPOY next season? Is it possible Jayson Tatum returns for the Celtics AND they’re in the Eastern Conference Finals?! All this and much more on the Kevin O’Connor Show!(1:08) Rockets @ Thunder on opening night(5:23) Warriors @ Lakers on opening night(11:41) Harper & Spurs @ Flagg & Mavs(17:27) Christmas Day games(23:49) Slightly Biased, Spot On, or So Wrong? Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network

Kevin O’Connor is joined by NBA on NBC's Grant Liffmann to break down De’Aaron Fox’s extension with the San Antonio Spurs. Was it really a good deal or does the team still needs to prioritize getting more shooters?Plus, the pair dives deep into the stalemate between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga. Could the Warriors be holding on to Kuminga and STILL be pursuing a Giannis trade?!Later, Kevin is joined by Yahoo's Nate Tice to talk NFL. Why has the Kansas City Chiefs offense dropped in Tice's ratings? Do the Eagles win because of or in spite of Jalen Hurts? And is Baker Mayfield overrated??(0:20) Grant Liffmann joins the show(2:36) De'Aaron Fox signs extension with Spurs(11:29) Grant's experience in Atlanta's front office(18:27) Lessons learned working in front offices(26:14) Are Warriors still waiting to trade for Giannis?(37:03) Nate Tice joins the show(38:32) 2025 NFL season preview(1:11:35) Favorite Tom Brady moments(1:19:39) Expectations for Timberwolves this season Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network

Kevin O’Connor is joined by Adam Mares from the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to break down Denver’s offseason moves, including the Cam Johnson-MPJ swap. Could the Nuggets revamped roster shake up the West enough to challenge Oklahoma City? Or are the Houston Rockets and Kevin Durant in a better position to threaten the Thunder? Plus, the pair dive into how the new CBA could change the landscape of the league forever.(0:11) Latest on Jonathan Kuminga(3:20) Adam Mares joins from Summer League(4:33) Nuggets trade MPJ to Nets for Cam Johnson(10:33) Can Nuggets threaten OKC?(12:45) Can Rockets threaten OKC?(16:32) How has the CBA changed the NBA? Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network

KOC and Jack Simone both grew up in Boston, so naturally both were stunned to see the Marcus Smart/Lakers news! Don't miss their reasoning for why they think it was a great move by the Lakers. Both think this move could unlock PEAK Luka Doncic -- is he primed for his 1st ever MVP season in the NBA?Then Kevin and Simone recap a wild Summer League: which rookie impressed them the most, which Year 2 player left the best mark in Vegas -- and conversely which players disappointed?Then, KOC is joined by Es Baraheni at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to break down the performances of the league’s newest stars including Carter Bryant, Dylan Harper, Yang Hansen & more. Plus, what can we REALLY expect from the Toronto Raptors this season? (1:32) CP3 returns to Clippers(7:27) Lakers sign Marcus Smart(14:46) Summer League superlatives(38:39) Ben Simmons free agency update(44:41) Summer League recap with Es Baraheni(59:29) Expectations for Raptors this season Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network

Kevin O'Connor reacts to the stunning news that Damian Lillard chose to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. Why KOC loves the fit, and could see this working out great for Portland. PLUS Kevin says the Los Angeles Clippers are winning the offseason after adding Bradley Beal, who is a clear-cut upgrade over Norm Powell. And then KOC is joined by Andrew Sharp and Ben Thompson to discuss the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee — have the Bucks done enough? Could the Myles Turner signing backfire? And the guys deep-dive on Andrew's favorite squad, the Washington Wizards. Is there optimism in DC after landing Tre Johnson? It's all ahead!(00:25) - Damian Lillard returns to Portland(3:25) - Bradley Beal returns to LA(7:20) - Talking Bucks & Wizards with Ben Thompson & Andrew Sharp Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network

Bobby Marks, ESPN's NBA front office insider, joins to discuss the Eastern Conference landscape, focusing on contenders and teams in need of pivotal moves. Sam Esfandiari from Light Years and Kirk Henderson of Mavs Moneyball dive into Cooper Flagg's impressive summer league performance and Jonathan Kuminga's future with the Warriors. The trio even contemplates the wild idea of trading for LeBron James, weighing the complexities of roster dynamics and star player roles in today's NBA.

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Chris Vernon from the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Chris makes KOC defend his take that Grizzlies fans overrate Ja Morant and discuss the offseason moves Memphis made. The pair also talk about how Cedric Coward can be a star for the Grizzlies and share their initial reactions to Hugo Gonzalez and Cooper Flagg's performances in Summer League.New Timberwolves owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore then join The Kevin O'Connor Show to discuss their bold vision for Minnesota basketball. From empowering Tim Connelly to innovating fan experiences with “Jump,” they’re laying the groundwork for a championship culture. They open up about their long-term goals, Anthony Edwards’ development, their admiration for Rudy Gobert, and how fast, decisive leadership shapes winning franchises.(0:30) Chris Vernon joins(1:00) Is Ja Morant overrated?(19:54) First impressions of Cooper Flagg(23:41) Is NIL good for NBA?(35:48) Timberwolves owners Alex Rodriguez & Marc Lore join(44:00) How to maximize Ant's potential Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network

How did Cooper Flagg fare in his NBA Summer League debut? KOC breaks down the Mavericks' matchup against the Lakers, with Dallas edging out Los Angeles 87-85. He shares more of his observations from around the league, including Herb Jones' contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans. Then, KOC is joined by Jason Timpf from Hoops Tonight and Daman Rangoola from Stratechery to discuss the state of basketball in Los Angeles. Is LeBron James' silence towards Deandre Ayton a sign he wants out of LA? And which Western Conference team is most likely to take out the OKC Thunder in next year's playoffs?(0:26) - Biggest takeaways from day 1 of NBA Summer League(5:30) - What’s going on with Lebron and the Lakers?(23:43) - Are the Clippers or Lakers in a better position to win this season?(32:58) - Which team is best poised to come out of the West next season? Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network

What are the best fits for the big-name free agents that are still on the market? KOC and Tom Haberstroh debate the best potential landing spots for Bradley Beal, Damian Lillard, Chris Paul and Al Horford. But first, they question who won the Clippers-Heat-Jazz trade that sent Norman Powell to Miami, John Collins to Los Angeles, and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick to Utah. They finish up the show by previewing the NBA Summer League games in Las Vegas. Who has the most to prove? And who are the guys most excited to watch?(0:49) Jazz, Clippers & Heat three-way trade(24:26) Best fits for remaining free agents(45:57) NBA introduces new ‘heave’ rule(49:15) Summer League preview Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network