The Kevin O'Connor Show

5 things from Thunder-Spurs Game 5 + NBA Draft prospect Mikel Brown Jr. breaks down his on-court creativity

Kevin O’Connor reacts to the Thunder’s win against the Spurs in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals and shares 5 takeaways from Game 5. Then, NBA Draft prospect Mikel Brown Jr. joins to talk about the development of his game and what he hopes to achieve at the next level. (0:25) 5 Things from Game 5 (12:48) NBA Draft prospect Mikel Brown joins the show Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts [https://spoti.fi/4gDqoKY] 🎧 Spotify [https://spoti.fi/4gDqoKY] 🖥️ YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMBGfmxnWp04mrpA2-K1FVktL6r3fY2Bh] 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, [https://apple.co/3zEuT] yahoosports.tv [https://yahoosports.tv] and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@YahooNBA]

Knicks take the East, Cavs face a crossroads & NBA Draft questions with Sam Vecenie + Alex Karaban talks UConn

Kevin O’Connor reacts to the Knicks sweeping the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Are we underestimating the Knicks? And what’s next for Cleveland? Kevin is joined by Sam Vecenie to talk all things NBA Draft. They discuss the best fits for top prospects, players we’re underestimating, and which guys should stay in the draft vs. return to school. Later, UConn’s Alex Karaban joins to talk his game & NBA Draft hopes. (0:29) Knicks sweep Cavs in East Finals (16:10) NBA Draft questions with Sam Vecenie (59:18) NBA’s 3-2-1 lottery oversight (1:17:33) Draft prospect Alex Karaban joins the show Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts [https://spoti.fi/4gDqoKY] 🎧 Spotify [https://spoti.fi/4gDqoKY] 🖥️ YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMBGfmxnWp04mrpA2-K1FVktL6r3fY2Bh] 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, [https://apple.co/3zEuT] yahoosports.tv [https://yahoosports.tv] and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@YahooNBA]

Spurs punch back, Cavs crash out & Giannis rumors + Kingston Flemings talks NBA Draft

Kevin O’Connor shares 10 thoughts on the NBA from this weekend of Conference Finals games. Have the San Antonio Spurs figured out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Is Chet Holmgren nervous to play against Victor Wembanyama? What’s next for this pathetic Cleveland Cavaliers team? Then, KOC discusses the Washington Wizards’ interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo and exposes a massive oversight regarding the NBA’s proposed 3-2-1 lottery system. Later, potential top-10 NBA draft pick Kingston Flemings joins the show. Kingston shares how his game mirrors stars like Tyrese Maxey and De'Aaron Fox, updates on the evolution of his floater, explains why defense is non-negotiable in today’s NBA and more. (0:32) Spurs even series vs. Thunder (14:32) Knicks one win from NBA Finals (23:18) Would Wizards trade for Giannis? (25:42) NBA’s oversight with 3-2-1 lottery proposal (34:31) Kingston Flemings joins the show Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts [https://spoti.fi/4gDqoKY] 🎧 Spotify [https://spoti.fi/4gDqoKY] 🖥️ YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMBGfmxnWp04mrpA2-K1FVktL6r3fY2Bh] 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, [https://apple.co/3zEuT] yahoosports.tv [https://yahoosports.tv] and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@YahooNBA]

OKC's tactics, Cleveland’s collapse & big changes coming in Dallas, Minnesota & Milwaukee

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Are OKC’s adjustments enough to deter Victor Wembanyama? Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander really flopping on every shot? Then, KOC and Tom go to the epic collapse from the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. Plus, the pair discuss recent developments in the NBA outside of the playoffs including Tim Connelly's comments on the Wolves & Jason Kidd being let go as Mavs head coach. (0:41) Thunder even series vs. Spurs (32:25) Cavs @ Knicks Game 2 preview (42:19) Offseason update: Minnesota TImberwolves (53:47) Offseason update: Dallas Mavericks Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts [https://spoti.fi/4gDqoKY] 🎧 Spotify [https://spoti.fi/4gDqoKY] 🖥️ YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMBGfmxnWp04mrpA2-K1FVktL6r3fY2Bh] 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, [https://apple.co/3zEuT] yahoosports.tv [https://yahoosports.tv] and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@YahooNBA]

WOW, Wemby!! Wembanyama’s historic night, Spurs-Thunder Game 1 takeaways & NBA Draft talk with J. Kyle Mann

Kevin O’Connor and The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann rave about Victor Wembanyama's ridiculous Game 1 performance vs. OKC and look forward to the NBA Draft. First, KOC recaps Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then the pair deep dives into the 2026 NBA Draft prospects to see if anyone in the upcoming class could potentially slow down Wembanyama. (0:40) Wemby's incredible Game 1 performance vs. OKC (16:11) J. Kyle Mann talks Wembanyama (23:30) Which NBA Draft prospects can challenge Wemby? (32:38) Is Giannis the solution to stopping Wembanyama? (41:01) Why Dybantsa, Peterson & Boozer all have No. 1 cases   Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts [https://spoti.fi/4gDqoKY] 🎧 Spotify [https://spoti.fi/4gDqoKY] 🖥️ YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMBGfmxnWp04mrpA2-K1FVktL6r3fY2Bh] 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, [https://apple.co/3zEuT] yahoosports.tv [https://yahoosports.tv] and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@YahooNBA]