Hawks better without Trae? Houston's offense unstoppable? NBA overreactions with Es Baraheni
Kevin O’Connor asks Es Baraheni if he's gone ‘too far or not far enough,' as they break down if the Atlanta Hawks are better without Trae Young, if the Rockets are truly the best offense in the NBA and whether Lauri Markkanen is worth five first-round picks. Plus, will LeBron's return to the reshaped Lakers be clunky? Next, they share some early-season overreactions, including whether the Nuggets have the best defense of the Nikola Jokic era, if Scottie Barnes is an All-Star and whether the 76ers are now Tyrese Maxey’s team? Speaking of overreactions, they analyze whether Draymond Green takes it too far in a heated fan exchange.(1:08) Hawks better without Trae?(9:14) Do Rockets have the best offense in the NBA?(20:51) Is Markkanen worth 5 first-round picks?(27:45) Will LeBron fit well back with Lakers?(32:18) How good is Denver's defense?(38:09) Scottie Barnes All-Star potential(45:20) Do 76ers belong to Maxey or Embiid?(49:22) Draymond gets into it with a fan
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Jokic dominates, Thunder surge & Draymond calls out KOC + NFL talk with Field Yates
Kevin O’Connor welcomes Tom Haberstroh to discuss Jokic’s historic 55-point night against the Clippers and the impact of Bradley Beal’s injury for LA. Next, they break down the Thunder's defensive masterclass, detailing their victory over the Lakers. The Thunder now boast a 12-1 record, but can they realistically win 70 games this season?Later, KOC & Tom break down Steph Curry’s 46-point game against the Spurs and Draymond Green’s impressive night holding Wemby to 2/10 with multiple turnovers. In a dramatic twist, Draymond and KOC get into a heated exchange via Threads over Kevin’s analysis of Podz’s comment that he hopes to be better than Steph one day.Plus, Tom shares his top picks for who will replace Nico Harrison and KOC gives his top Rookie of the Year candidates so far this season.(0:38) Jokic scores 55 in Nuggets win(7:03) Bradley Beal out for the season(11:07) Thunder beat Lakers 121-92(21:39) Warriors get win vs. Spurs(25:04) Draymond Green comes at KOC online(37:27) Nico Harrison fired as Mavs GM(53:44) Are Kings planning to rebuild?(56:48) Way-too-early ROTY picks(1:00:08) Silver linings for bad teams(1:06:01) NFL Six Points! with Field Yates
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PeeWeeDaPlug on Nico’s future, Magic mediocrity & Fox’s debut + James Barlowe joins Draft Class
Kevin O’Connor is joined by Pierre Andresen, aka PeeWeeDaPlug, to discuss the current state of the Dallas Mavericks and if their disappointing 3-7 start will lead to Nico Harrison being fired. They also react to De’Aaron Fox’s return from injury for the Spurs and ask if San Antonio can truly be a title contender when they’re firing on all cylinders. Speaking of firing, with the Orlando Magic struggling despite high expectations, the pair debates whether head coach Jamahl Mosley is truly on the hot seat or if the Orlando players are primarily responsible in this blame game.Later, KOC is joined by James Barlowe to take a look at some of the top prospects for the 2026 NBA Draft. They spotlight standout performances from Koa Peat, AJ Dybantsa, Neoklis Avdalas, Cameron Carr and more.(1:30) Nico Harrison likely to be fired by Mavs(8:21) De'Aaron Fox returns to Spurs lineup(19:45) Rockets mount 4th quarter comeback vs. Bucks(29:38) State of the Phoenix Suns(41:53) Chicago Bulls lose 3 of last 4 games(45:40) Where does Paul George fit on 76ers roster now?(52:12) Is Jamahl Mosley on the hot seat in Orlando?(1:04:32) Draft Class with James Barlowe
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Memphis a mess, Houston’s high-power offense & the Dallas downfall continues + Donovan Mitchell on latest NBA trends
Kevin O’Connor welcomes Tom Haberstroh back to the podcast to unpack the top stories in the NBA this week, starting with Ja Morant & Memphis as they speculate whether the Grizzlies should trade Ja and what they ought to get for him in return if they do. The duo breaks down Minnesota’s flaws, especially their defensive collapse without Rudy Gobert and analyze whether the Timberwolves’ current roster construction has hit a ceiling.KOC & Tom also talk Houston’s offensive surge, Portland ending OKC’s unbeaten run and Detroit’s surprising two-big experiment. Later in the show, Kevin gets a surprise appearance from disgruntled Mavs fan Slightly Biased, who details his frustrations as Dallas struggles without Luka Doncic.Plus, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell joins the show to talk about how he’s improving his game, the impactful addition of Lonzo Ball to the Cavs and the latest trends in the NBA.(0:31) What should Memphis do with Ja Morant?(8:11) Can Timberwolves really contend?(15:21) Is Houston's offense for real?(21:35) Trail Blazers end OKC's winning streak(28:26) Time for Jaylen Brown to go bald?(32:55) Walker Kessler out for the season(36:09) Pistons playing with two bigs(42:50) Way-too-early MVP picks(45:26) Ayton shines in Lakers win(48:09) We need more Wemby on national TV(53:17) Slightly Biased on the Dallas Mavs(1:12:54) Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell joins
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Ja Morant drama, small sample takeaways + college basketball prospects to watch with Jason Timpf and Jeff Goodman
Kevin O’Connor is joined by Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight to discuss Ja Morant’s one game suspension. Is it time to panic about Ja’s future with Memphis, or should the organization continue to exercise patience with Morant? The duo also breaks down how the Suns stalled Wemby with double teams as they handed the Spurs their first loss of the season. Plus, is it possible that the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder could win 70 games this season?Later, KOC is joined by Jeff Goodman from The Field of 68 to preview the 2025-26 college hoops season and share his players to watch ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.(0:22) Jason Timpf joins the show(1:07) Small Sample Theater(22:05) Panic or Patience?(48:40) The Lineup Lab(1:04:07) College basketball preview with Jeff Goodman
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Kevin O’Connor has been covering the NBA since 2013, offering film breakdowns and deep analysis along with the occasional hot take or spicy piece of advice for NBA franchises. Check out The Kevin O'Connor Show, where he’ll be giving his opinions and breaking down the biggest news in the basketball world with other analysts, insiders and NBA players in a way only the most NBA-obsessed mind could.
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