NBA Atlantic Division preview with Nekias Duncan + NFL Week 4 reaction/Week 5 preview with Joel Smyth
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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NBA media day reactions + Central Division preview with Alex Golden
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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NBA Southeast Division preview with David Thorpe: Magic’s big moves, lackluster Heat & sleeper Hawks
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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Fred VanVleet injury ripple effects with Kelly Iko, Desmond Bane on the Magic & NFL Week 3 reaction with Adam Levitan
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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NBA Southwest Division preview with Mo Dakhil + NFL week 2 reaction with Robert Mays
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 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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