Kevin O’Connor answers fans' biggest questions ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, starting with questions about if Giannis will still be in Milwaukee at the end of the season what with all the trade rumors surrounding him. What teams could actually put together appealing trade packages for Giannis?

  
KOC weighs in on the Dallas Mavericks’ low floor and high ceiling, and reveals his favorite sleeper rookie prospects. Plus, hear KOC’s optimistic takes on breakout teams like the Utah Jazz, how the Philadelphia 76ers could surprise us all and the evolving future of the Indiana Pacers.

(0:30) Which team has best Giannis trade package?
(9:08) Mavs could contend, or TANK
(12:06) Rookie sleeper picks
(14:41) Is KOC wrong about Kuminga's fit with Golden State?
(16:39) Can Utah & Ace Bailey take the next step?
(20:06) Will the 76ers be this season's surprise team?
(24:58) Can Luka win MVP this season?
(27:56) The Wemby-Kornet connection in San Antonio 

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Kevin O’Connor and Amin Elhassan predict what will be the biggest plot lines in the 2025-26 NBA season. How far will the effects of the NBA investigation into the Clippers reach? And, the Warriors signed Jonathan Kuminga, but NOW what?

Later, KOC is joined by Warren Sharp to break down the biggest moments from NFL Week 5: from an elite performance from Drake Maye against the Buffalo Bills, to the abysmal 0-5 New York Jets, and everything in between.

(0:53) Ripple effects of Clippers investigation
(9:04) What heights can Wemby reach this season?
(13:48) Warriors next steps with Kuminga signed
(20:40) Will Mike Brown make Knicks contenders?
(27:12) Houston adjustments without VanVleet
(34:52) Will Jamal Murray return to form?
(40:25) Suns arena renamed again
(43:31) Impact of new media rights deal on fans
(48:20) Six Points! NFL Week 5 reactions

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KOC & Nekias Duncan react to Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors finally agreeing to a contract--but will this deal really last? Or have the Warriors just kicked the can down the road for now as they wait to trade Kuminga for a star? The pair then preview the Atlantic Division with analysis on the Knicks, Celtics, Raptors, Sixers and Nets. Check out their takes on prospects like VJ Edgecombe, Collin Murray-Boyles and a look at Boston’s retooled rotation without Jayson Tatum and the Knicks long-term identity with coach Mike Brown.

Later, Joel Smyth joins KOC to recap Week 4 of the NFL season and give his biggest fantasy football takeaways, from Lamar Jackson’s injury impact to buy-low trade targets--whether your team is 0-4 or 4-0.

(0:58) Kuminga finally signs contract with Warriors
(11:52) New York Knicks preview
(20:23) Philadelphia 76ers preview
(31:05) Boston Celtics preview
(41:58) Toronto Raptors preview
(50:01) Brooklyn Nets preview
(59:53) NFL 6 Points with Joel Smyth

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Kevin O'Connor reacts to the biggest news from NBA media days around the league on Monday. The LA Clippers leadership continues to deny the salary cap allegations hurled their way, meanwhile the Dallas Mavericks staff gives conflicting updates on Kyrie Irving's injury status. Elsewhere, the Houston Rockets & Denver Nuggets boast big, flexible lineups ahead of the upcoming NBA season and, later, Alex Golden joins KOC to preview the Central Division.

(0:32) Top stories from NBA media days
(20:24) Central Division breakdown
(20:35) Indiana Pacers preview
(32:47) Milwaukee Bucks preview
(44:52) Cleveland Cavaliers preview
(51:59) Detroit Pistons preview
(57:07) Chicago Bulls preview

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by David Thorpe to preview the NBA Southeast Division. Can Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero’s Orlando Magic win the East? What’s happening with the Miami Heat roster and can Trae Young be counted on to lead the Hawks to a title? Plus, why Charlotte’s hopes hinge on LaMelo Ball meanwhile the Wizards wait to see if there’s a true star on their young squad.

(0:20) Southeast Division breakdown

(0:27) Orlando Magic preview

(14:16) Miami Heat preview

(20:31) Atlanta Hawks preview

(32:39) Charlotte Hornets preview

(43:57) Washington Wizards preview

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Kevin O’Connor breaks down the latest NBA headlines, starting by diving back into the Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention investigation. Kelly Iko joins to analyze the impact of Fred VanVleet's ACL injury and its impact on the Rockets’ title hopes and rotation with Kevin Durant. Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane joins to preview the Magic’s revamped offense and where he fits into it. Later, Adam Levitan and KOC recap NFL Week 3 and look at sleeper waiver wire moves.
(0:31) Kawhi Leonard & Clippers Aspiration allegations update
(4:45) Kelly Iko talks Fred VanVleet injury
(18:39) Early media day observations
(26:22) Desmond Bane joins the show
(45:29) NFL Six Points Week 3 with Adam Levitan

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Kevin O'Connor & Mo Dakhil break down the Southwest Division and preview the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, and New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. Later, Robert Mays joins to assess if the Bengals can survive the season without Joe Burrow, if the Chiefs are in trouble after an 0-2 start, the rise of Daniel Jones with the Colts and more of the biggest moments from Week 2 in the NFL.

(0:29) Southwest Division breakdown
(0:34) Houston Rockets preview
(8:17) Memphis Grizzlies preview
(15:02) Dallas Mavericks preview
(22:22) San Antonio Spurs preview
(32:20) New Orleans Pelicans preview
(42:42) Six Points! NFL Week 2 recap

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Mo Dakhil for a deep dive into the latest twists around the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration scandal and its potential impact on the LA Clippers.

The pair also unpacks the Warriors’ contract stalemate with Jonathan Kuminga, debating whether or not he should continue to pass on Golden State’s offers.

KOC & Mo recap Franz Wagner’s performance for Germany in EuroBasket and what it means for the Orlando Magic next season, plus can Alperen Şengün carry his dominance for Türkiye into a winning season with KD & the Rockets?

(1:10) Latest Kawhi Leonard update

(19:20) Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors stalemate

(27:26) Should Kuminga focus on next offseason?

(31:54) Germany wins Gold at EuroBasket 2025

(39:45)Türkiye didn’t have enough to outlast Germany

(42:12) Giannis calls Bronze medal his greatest accomplishment

(46:31) Will Lauri Markkanen’s EuroBasket performance aid him in NBA?

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Kevin O’Connor & Steve Jones break down the Northwest Division heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. The pair dive into the Thunder’s title defense, Denver Nuggets’ revamped depth and whether the Minnesota Timberwolves belong in the true contender tier. Plus, could the Trail Blazers play with two bigs? And how will the Utah Jazz’s promising young core and cast of veterans impact their development?
 

Then, Justin Boone joins to break down early fantasy football surprises and key NFL storylines after Week 1. From J.J. McCarthy’s breakout with the Vikings to Caleb Williams’ accuracy concerns, waiver wire pickups and head coaches who might already be on the hot seat—all this and more on The Kevin O’Connor Show.
 

(0:30) Kawhi Leonard update

(13:09) Josh Giddey re-signs with Bulls

(15:49) Northwest Division preview with Steve Jones

(16:10) Thunder preview

(26:26) Nuggets preview

(37:01) Timberwolves preview

(44:08) Trail Blazers preview

(53:05) Jazz preview

(1:02:58) NFL Week 1 recap with Justin Boone

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews to break down all the drama & preview the quarterfinals at EuroBasket 2025.

From Germany’s dominant squad and Slovenia’s Luka-centric miracle run, to upsets that shook expectations—no favorite is safe. The two take a dive into Serbia’s shocking exit, France’s point guard issues, the impact of naturalized players, and more.

(:32) Donatas Urbonas joins the show to talk EuroBasket

(1:20) Luka, Slovenia facing off against Germany in quarterfinals

(6:02) Nikola Jokic, Serbia lose to Finland

(13:44) Georgia upsets France

(19:14) Naturalized Players

(23:55) Can Poland upset Türkiye?

(28:41) How can Lithuania contain Giannis?

(36:10) Impressions of Kristaps Porzingis

(38:32) EuroBasket winner predictions

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