Episodes

  • Lakers playoff chances, JDub’s return, Darryn Peterson tourney recap + are NCAA Cinderella teams gone for good?
    Mar 23 2026

    Kevin O’Connor is joined by FS1’s Danny Parkins to talk NBA & NCAA hoops. They discuss the white-hot Lakers, the future of Dylan Harper, the upcoming returns of Jalen Williams & Steph Curry and the historic tank put on by the Wizards and Pacers.

    Next, they cover the big March Madness games over the weekend—St. John's vs. KU and Iowa vs. Florida—and ask some big questions about the state of the NCAA and this year’s draft class.

    (1:03) Lakers extend win streak

    (11:43) Jalen Williams to return to OKC lineup

    (20:50) Dylan Harper season check-in

    (26:48) Steph Curry injury update

    (30:29) Pacers & Wizards 16-game losing streaks

    (34:14) Darryn Peterson NCAA Tournament performance

    (42:46) AJ Dybantsa NCAA Tournament performance

    (45:28) Death of NCAA Cinderella teams

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    56 mins
  • NBA teams streaking, others skidding, Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung + is expansion really a good idea?
    Mar 19 2026

    Kevin O’Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to discuss the latest NBA news. First, they talk about Cade Cunningham’s collapsed lung and the implications that come with it for the Pistons and for his award chances.

    Then, they talk the longest winning streaks and recent losses in the league and debate whether they're a 'big deal' or 'no big deal.' From the Atlanta Hawks’ 11-game win streak to the NBA embracing expansion to a continuation of Giannis' drama with the Bucks, KOC and Tom go over it all.

    (1:05) Cade Cunningham collapsed lung

    (15:16) Hawks 11-game win streak

    (20:56) OKC win 10 in a row

    (33:04) Lakers 7-game win streak

    (40:38) Rockets lose both games vs. Lakers

    (49:34) Nuggets lose to Grizzlies

    (58:57) Giannis won’t be shut down

    (1:00:44) Jaylen Brown's leadership

    (1:04:55) Is expansion a good idea?

    (1:12:17) Final Four predictions

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Is NBA expansion finally happening? March Madness what to watch for & the 2025 NBA Re-Draft with Corey Tulaba
    Mar 16 2026

    KOC is joined by Corey Tulaba from No Ceilings to talk NBA and March Madness. First, they cover the recent news regarding the NBA’s plan to expand to Seattle and Las Vegas. Next, the pair discusses key NBA draft storylines entering March Madness, including the best opening weekend matchups. Plus, KOC & Corey do a way-too-early 2025 NBA re-draft.

    Then, KOC is joined by Cameron and Cayden Boozer to talk about their experiences at Duke and their expectations for the Blue Devils in March Madness.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Bam's 83, SGA topping Wilt & more amazing things in the NBA this week with Tom Haberstroh + Aaron Gordon talks Nuggets & skill development
    Mar 12 2026

    Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh give a full breakdown and add their takes on Bam Adebayo's historic 83 point night. Does his performance need an asterisk? From there, the pair check in on a contentious Western Conference battle between SGA & OKC and Wemby & the Spurs.

    To round out the show, Aaron Gordon joins Kevin to talk all things Denver, shooting mechanics, meditation and more!

    (0:38) Bam Adebayo scores 83 pts
    (15:50) State of the Spurs
    (30:15) SGA’s historic scoring streak
    (36:15) Have Pelicans turned their season around?
    (41:47) Are 76ers done for this year?
    (46:45) Kawhi & Clippers on the rise
    (56:45) Aaron Gordon joins the show

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • NBA Ex Files: Glowups, mistakes and Tatum’s back with David Jacoby + Darius Acuff breakdown with Rashad Phillips
    Mar 9 2026

    On an action packed episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor catches up with David Jacoby to discuss all things around the association including, are the Lakers and LeBron headed for a split?

    From there KOC talks with Rashad Phillips to break down Darrius Acuff Jr. and the rest of the loaded 2026 Draft Class.

    All that and more on this episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show.

    Biggest Mistake Award: 03:25
    Biggest Glow Up: 15:52
    Worst Rebound: 22:50
    We Need to Talk: 40:25
    Most Likely Reunion: 49:00
    Best Unexpended Chemistry: 01:00:00
    Best Side Piece: 01:15:00
    Draft Deep Dive with Rashad Phillips: 01:20:45

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    2 hrs
  • The NBA’s late-season coma, the must-watch Hornets & the irony of Carmelo giving Tatum comeback advice with Tom Haberstroh
    Mar 5 2026

    On an action packed Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh take a look at the current 44 game losing streak the bottom 10 NBA teams have combined for.

    The NBA has reached the March lull, how can the league spice things up?

    From there KOC and Tom break down the beat down the Charlotte Hornets handed to the Boston Celtics.

    To round out the show, the guys take a look at Carmelo Anthony's comments on the return of Jayson Tatum and the Philly trade for Kawhi that never happened. All that and more on this episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show.

    44 Game Losing Streak: (0:45)
    Ethical Tanking (7:25)
    How can the NBA spice up the March lull (21:05)
    Hornets thrash Celtics (32:35)
    Carmelo Anthony thoughts on Jayson Tatum's return (43:25)
    The Kawhi trade that never was (50:35)

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Hornets hot drop with JoeWo + Giannis is back, McCain resurgence, Cam Johnson in the gulag, Diawara reality check + Draft Class with Ben Pfeifer
    Mar 2 2026

    It’s a jam-packed Kevin O’Connor Show! KOC is joined by COD streamer JoeWo and Ben Pfeifer from Swish Theory to chat about all things NBA.

    First, KOC offers five observations from the NBA weekend before talking with JoeWo about the Charlotte Hornets’ roaring success. Then, Ben Pfeifer joins to discuss Aday Mara, Jayden Quaintance and other overlooked NBA Draft prospects.

    (0:30) 5 takeaways from the NBA weekend
    (14:58) Giannis to return to Bucks lineup tonight
    (18:09) JoeWo talks Hornets
    (45:21) JoeWo talks Call of Duty
    (59:00) Draft Class with Ben Pfeifer

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • West contender power rankings, hot Spurs & wasted Warriors with Tom Haberstroh + the state of Luka Doncic & how fandom changes with Jason Gallagher
    Feb 26 2026

    On a packed episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show, Kevin O’Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down the latest NBA headlines, including James Harden’s broken thumb and Lauri Markkanen’s injuries.

    KOC and Tom go back and forth on their Western Conference power rankings.

    From there, KOC is joined by Jason Gallagher to tackle questions about what’s going on with Luka Dončić and why fandom has changed so much.

    All that and more on this episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show.

    Harden Injury (1:06)
    Markkanen Injury (4:00)
    Zion's Shooting Fear (26:30)
    Western Conference Power Rankings (33:40)
    Jason Gallagher on Luka Dončić (1:04:20)

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    1 hr and 39 mins