The Kevin O'Connor Show

Written by: Yahoo Sports
  • Summary

  • Big news, hoop-heads. Kevin O'Connor is joining Yahoo Sports and his new podcast, The Kevin O'Connor Show, is premiering this October ahead of the 2024-2025 NBA season. Subscribe for in-depth discussions, interviews & special guests as KOC navigates the ins and outs of everything NBA (and maybe a little college hoops too).
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Episodes
  • Trade Deadline BONANZA: Warriors, Lakers now CONTENDERS? Plus how Suns, Giannis, & Trae were ALL left empty-handed
    Feb 7 2025

    Never in the long, storied history of The Kevin O'Connor Show has KOC managed to hit ALL 30 NBA teams in one BONANZA of a podcast... until now! Headlined by the Golden State Warriors landing Jimmy Butler (and whether that move makes them a contender), what an incredible 2025 NBA Trade Deadline. The biggest LOSER on Deadline Day was the Phoenix Suns -- whose future now looks beyond bleak as they deal with the aftermath of failed Kevin Durant trade talks (and now: a toxic locker-room). But the Milwaukee Bucks aren't too far behind!

    KOC and Tom explain how the Kyle Kuzma deal spells doom for Milwaukee in the form of Giannis Antetokounmpo potentially asking for a trade as soon as this summer! And, why the Cleveland Cavaliers went from rich-to-richer in acquiring De'Andre Hunter from the Atlanta Hawks. Kevin explains why the Hawks' Deadline activity showed him that Trae Young's future in ATL is now in serious doubt.

    Plus: Tom and Kevin don't exactly see eye-to-eye on the MARK WILLIAMS fit with the Los Angeles Lakers. And what on earth were the Toronto Raptors doing acquiring Brandon Ingram? Why the Sacramento Kings acquisition of Jonas Valanciunas could be a jumbo-sized win, and so much more. This episode has it all, just hit play. Sit back and relax as if you were the Nuggets, Wolves, Blazers and Magic on Trade Deadline Day.

    (1:16) Lakers trade for Mark Williams

    (13:41) Warriors trade for Jimmy Butler

    (30:57) Suns move Jusuf Nurkic to Hornets

    (39:23) Grizzlies send Marcus Smart to Wizards

    (42:36) Jonas Valanciunas to the Kings

    (45:02) Hawks trade Bogdanovic to Clippers

    (50:07) Cavs land De’Andre Hunter

    (55:23) Trae Young’s future ‘murky’

    (1:04:48) Amen Thompson untouchable at deadline

    (1:06:35) Bucks & Wizards trade Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma

    (1:16:49) Raptors acquire Brandon Ingram

    (1:23:26) Chet Holmgren returns for Thunder

    Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:

    🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DdhtRO

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    📢 Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • How Luka & LeBron will co-exist in new-look Lakers offense and why KD is the next big domino to fall
    Feb 4 2025

    Never in NBA history has an offense been spearheaded by TWO jumbo playmakers -- until now. Luka Doncic and LeBron James could unlock creative, brilliant offensive options for Head Coach JJ Redick, according to Laker Film Room's own Pete Zayas. KOC and Pete break down the potential upside for the Lakers, the downside (hint: DEFENSE) and why prioritizing another trade for a BIG MAN is utterly imperative if the Lakers want to compete for a title this year.

    Don't look now, but Kevin Durant could be on the move. KOC is also joined by Bleacher Report's Mo Dakhil discuss the potential destinations they see as a fit for KD, along with what they're both hearing from their sources ahead of the deadline. And the big winner (so far) of this year's Trade Deadline? NOT the Los Angeles Lakers -- but the San Antonio Spurs (!) according to Kevin O'Connor. Why the De'Aaron Fox trade will have Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs contending as soon as this year, because Kevin thinks San Antonio isn't done wheeling just yet. Plus, the latest on Cam Johnson, the New York Knicks, Bradley Beal, DeMar DeRozan, the Orlando Magic and so much more.

    (0:25) Pete Zayas joins KOC

    (0:53) Luka + LeBron fit

    (9:45) Lakers need a center

    (18:03) What if Luka + LeBron don’t mesh?

    (18:57) AD’s fit with Mavericks

    (25:49) Mo Dakhil joins KOC

    (25:57) Spurs acquire De’Aaron Fox

    (32:22) Will Spurs make another move?

    (38:40) Spurs need a 4 or 5 with Wemby?

    (43:07) Did Bulls get a bad deal for LaVine?

    (47:28) LaVine fit with the Kings

    (49:34) Should Kings trade DeRozan?

    (52:03) Kevin Durant trade rumors

    (59:00) Trade for Larry Nance Jr?

    (1:01:45) 76ers-Mavericks trade

    (1:05:50) Mo on the Luka-AD trade

    Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:

    🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DdhtRO

    🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4gDqoKY

    📢 Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Mavs fans TRAUMATIZED after Luka trade, Dr. KOC prescribes THIS POD
    Feb 2 2025

    Mavs fans: Kevin sees you, and Kevin hears you. Please sit down, get comfortable, and tell us how Nico Harrison's decision to trade Luka Doncic hurt you. Because that's what his good friend and Dallas Mavericks diehard fan Jason Gallagher did on this edition of the KOC Show.

    Jason's beloved Luka Doncic is now a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, and there's nothing anyone can do about that. Dr. O'Connor first tried immersive therapy with Jason, where Kevin played the role of Nico Harrison so that Jason could confront "the Mavs GM." Then Kevin helped Jason get through the stages of grief, with a little bargaining. Maybe Anthony Davis can help win a title this year? Perhaps some trades are still in the works for the Mavs, including Zion Williamson, Zach LaVine, and Cam Johnson coming to Dallas. It's all on this therapeutic installment of The Kevin O'Connor Show.

    (0:43) Mavericks therapy session with Jason Gallagher

    (16:13) KOC role-plays as Mavs GM Nico Harrison

    (31:18) 4 trades Mavs could still make

    Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:

    🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DdhtRO

    🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4gDqoKY

    📢 Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT

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    45 mins

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