On today's episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh and the guys do a deep-dive on every single series. Do the Los Angeles Clippers have the Nikola Jokic stopper? Did the New York Knicks turn a corner against the Detroit Pistons? Why the physicality of the Houston Rockets-Golden State Warriors series is a bad thing, how Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies would have been better off missing the Playoffs altogether, and Darius Garland's blunt trash talk about Tyler Herro. And why Jayson Tatum's wrist injury is a great thing for Jaylen Brown. The guys give their takes on where every single NBA Playoff matchup stands -- don't miss this episode of the KOC Show!

(0:47) Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 3 reaction

(12:12) Lakers vs. Wolves Game 3 preview

(18:33) Rockets vs. Warriors Game 3 preview

(30:25) Pistons vs. Knicks Game 3 reaction

(40:13) Bucks vs. Pacers Game 3 preview

(52:29) Thunder vs. Grizzlies series update

(1:06:45) Celtics vs. Magic series update

(1:12:58) Cavs vs. Heat series update

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Kevin O'Connor is joined by Nate Duncan on this jam-packed edition of the KOC Show. First the guys react to the Game 2 thriller between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers -- Kawhi Leonard's performance has Kevin asking some big legacy questions. The New York Knicks fall to Cade Cunningham's Detroit Pistons -- what options does Tom Thibodeau have at this point? Nico Harrison's latest comments have Kevin and Nate befuddled. Cooper Flagg officially declares for the Draft! Damian Lillard is back! Plus Kevin and Nate discuss each NBA Playoff series -- this episode has you covered!

(0:48) Clippers beat Nuggets in game 2

(12:33) Pistons FINALLY get a playoff win

(25:08) Landry Fields fired by Hawks

(30:42) Cooper Flagg officially declares for Draft

(33:47) Nico Harrison stupidity strikes again…

(39:01) Damian Lillard to return for Bucks vs. Pacers

(47:01) Most overrated NBA players

(50:23) Thunder vs. Grizzlies game 2 preview

(52:01) Magic vs. Celtics game 2 preview

(53:09) Warriors vs. Rockets game 2 preview

(1:02:17) Lakers vs. Timberwolves game 2 preview

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Kevin O'Connor went into the lab and cooked up his definitive TOP 40 players of the the 2025 NBA Playoffs, in order. Come for the snubs, stay for the controversy. It's KOC's opinion and if you don't like it, let him know in the comments. All 16 NBA Playoff teams are represented in this comprehensive, first-ever Top 40 Postseason Player rankings — and you can only get it on this special edition of The KOC Show!

(02:00) - #40-31

(16:20) - #30-21

(28:35) - #20-11

(43:35) - Top 10

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KOC is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni to preview and predict some of the best Round 1 matchups of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, starting with the Golden State Warriors vs. the Houston Rockets, who are fresh off the Dubs advancing out of the Play-In against the Memphis Grizzlies. Will Amen Thompson shut down Steph Curry again?? 

Don't miss Kevin's prediction for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves -- as the guys preview what to expect when LeBron James and Luka Doncic take on Anthony Edwards and company. Why Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets vs. Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers could be the best matchup of Round 1.

Plus: KOC's got hot takes on Trae Young having "sore loser energy," the Boston Celtics-Orlando Magic Round 1 series, what the Joe Dumars news means for Zion Williamson's future in New Orleans (hint: TRADE time!) and, of course, Kevin goes scorched earth on Nico Harrison's latest boneheaded comments about the Dallas Mavericks.

(0:43) Warriors beat Grizzlies Tuesday night

(8:24) Warriors vs. Rockets preview

(22:32) Magic defeat Hawks on Tuesday

(28:15) Magic vs. Celtics preview

(33:51) Timberwolves vs. Lakers preview

(45:35) Nuggets vs. Clippers preview

(58:16) Nico Harrison says ‘defense wins championships’

(1:05:15) Pelicans hire Joe Dumars

(1:10:43) Damian Lillard out for start of playoffs

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Kevin O'Connor is joined by fellow NBA podcaster Andrew Sharp, host of "The Greatest of All Talk"and "Sharp Tech with Stratechery” to preview the Play-In Tournament, as well as the NBA Playoffs. Are the Golden State Warriors too fatigued to make it out of the Play-In, and what version of Jimmy Butler can Steph Curry expect?

Why is Andrew picking Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves to knock out Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers. Plus, the biggest question when it comes to each of the contender's chances just before the postseason begins.

And don't miss KOC and Sharp reacting to the breaking news that the Phoenix Suns were firing Mike Budenholzer — what could that mean for the future of Devin Booker and Kevin Durant?

(0:30) Andrew Sharp joins

(1:02) Clippers beat Warriors in OT

(14:22) Is this the best Kawhi-Clippers team?

(19:07) Can the Denver/Clippers winner beat OKC?

(24:46) Lakers vs. Timberwolves preview

(31:54) Eastern Conference Playoffs questions & answers

(31:56) Which play-in team is most likely to make a run?

(33:41) Do the Celtics need Jaylen Brown?

(35:52) What do the Cavs need to win?

(40:31) Is Cade Cunningham the best player in the DET/NYK series?

(44:07) Should Knicks fire Thibs?

(49:08) What do the Bucks need out of Damian Lilliard?

(50:51) Are we sleeping on the Pacers?

(51:43) KOC’s 5 favorite Flagg fits

(1:02:38) Pelicans fire executive VP Griffin

(1:03:00) Suns fire head coach Budenholzer

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On the latest episode of the Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh to reveal his 2024-25 NBA awards ballot. The pair debate all the biggest honors including Nikola Jokic vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP and Amen Thompson vs. Draymond Green for DPOY. Plus, is Payton Pritchard the undisputed Sixth Man of the Year? And should Cade Cunningham even be ELIGIBLE for Most-Improved Player considering he was a no. 1 overall draft pick??

Later, they recap the Minnesota Timberwolves routing of the Memphis Grizzlies. Anthony Edwards dropped 40+ despite Zach Edey finding his footing for Memphis—could the Wolves find themselves the four seed in the West?

(0:35) Timberwolves beat Grizzlies Thursday night

(3:12) Updated Western Conference playoff picture

(11:11) KOC’s NBA awards ballots

(11:12) SGA vs. Jokic for MVP?

(24:54) Stephon Castle for Rookie of the Year?

(34:39) Amen Thompson vs. Draymond Green for DPOY?

(50:25) Payton Pritchard for 6th Man of the Year?

(54:55) Who should win Coach of the Year?

(1:00:11) Cade Cunningham MIP controversy

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Kevin O'Connor is joined by Danny Parkins of FS1's "Breakfast Ball" to do a little Spring Cleaning ahead of the NBA Playoffs. Today is 4/09, so Danny and KOC decide to address and tidy up the biggest MESS on each title contender. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Milwaukee Bucks are discussed in the East, while in the West KOC and Danny "clean up" the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves. Plus - the guys offer further analysis, fallout and reasoning from the surprise firing of Nuggets HC Michael Malone.

(0:28) Danny Parkins joins the show

(1:10) Nuggets fire Malone & Booth

(12:21) Luka returns to Dallas Wednesday night

(15:38) Title contenders ‘spring cleaning’

(16:04) What Cavs need to clean up

(20:51) What Celtics need to clean up

(26:20) What Thunder need to clean up

(30:43) NBA needs to clean up officiating

(33:04) What Rockets need to clean up


(37:16) What Timberwolves need to clean up

(39:44) What Lakers need to clean up

(43:40) What Warriors need to clean up

(47:49) What Knicks need to clean up

(50:17) What Bucks need to clean up

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Kevin O'Connor and Dan Titus react to the shocking news on Tuesday that the Denver Nuggets have fired both head coach Mike Malone and GM Calvin Booth with just DAYS before the NBA regular season is set to come to a close. What's next for the Nuggets? What does this mean for the NBA playoff picture? What is going on in the NBA with two playoff-bound coaches fired in two weeks!?

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KOC is joined by Jason Timpf on this episode, which recorded right after the Men's National Championship Game between Florida and Houston went final. They discussed the star players whose NBA Draft stock was impacted in the Final Four (Walter Clayton Jr! LJ Cryer!), and they didn't hold back on the state of college refs. Plus Kevin and Jason dive into the wild, absurd Western Conference playoff picture. Are the Houston Rockets a bona fide threat to win the West? Concerning losses by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors have Kevin wondering which team should ACTUALLY hit the panic button. Did the New York Knicks get better while Jalen Brunson was sidelined? All that and more on this installment of The KOC show!

(1:00) - Florida wins National Championship!

(14:10) - Draft stock of Final Four players: Auburn, Duke & more

(33:00) - Western conference: Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves

(1:05:15) - Eastern conference: Indiana Pacers & New York Knicks

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Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh went LIVE on Friday morning to discuss 10 storylines with 10 days left in the NBA regular season, and they started with reaction to last night's masterclass performance by Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Did Steph officially enter the MVP conversation, and is GSW the team best-suited out west to KO the Thunder? Plus the guys hit 9 other massive storylines -- including why Cooper Flagg landing with the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama would create "Tim Duncan-David Robinson 2.0" 

(0:43) 10 storylines with 10 days left in the season 

(0:52) Steph is Top 5 MVP 5

(5:55) Can Cavs & Bucks fix their issues? 

(8:58) Grizzlies are all-in on Ja Morant 

(14:23) Can Thunder win 70 games? 

(19:56) SGA nears +1000 

(23:36) Where will Houston's pick end up? 

(26:47) Mailbag/live questions pt. 1 

(39:59) Tanking teams contend for Cooper Flagg 

(42:05) Who will earn the 'Mark Madsen' award? 

(45:13) Can the Timberwolves keep it rolling? 

(51:50) All 30 teams in action on April 13 

(54:25)  Mailbag/live questions pt. 2

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