Mailbag! Summer League standouts, LeBron's best fit, Wemby's contract and more

Mailbag! Summer League standouts, LeBron's best fit, Wemby's contract and more

Kevin O'Connor answers listener questions about NBA Summer League, free agency and more! Which rookies have impressed KOC the most in Las Vegas so far? Kevin also reacts to Wemby's new contract with the Spurs, the latest LeBron James rumors, breakout candidates for the upcoming season and much, much more. (0:20) NBA Summer League mailbag (14:14) KOC Show mailbag (23:35) Ideal LeBron James destinations (26:48) Wembanyama's new contract 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]

NBA young team survey + fantasy basketball sleepers with Corey Tulaba, Albert Ghim & Dan Titus

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Corey Tulaba & Albert Ghim of No Ceilings to break down the first two days of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The trio shares their favorite rookie and team fits, potential sophomore stars and much more.   Then, KOC is joined by Dan Titus to discuss fantasy basketball rookies you won't want to overlook for next season.    (1:00) Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies & Bulls team survey (8:23) Non-rookie breakout players (18:49) Best & worst rookie + team fits (27:41) Standout players from Summer League (33:37) 2027 & 2028 NBA Draft expectations (37:35) Fantasy basketball rookie sleepers (41:47) Fantasy basketball sophomore sleepers 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]

Kawhi deal paused & Summer League takeaways with Nekias Duncan & Es Baraheni

Kevin O'Connor & Es Baraheni react to the blockbuster NBA Summer League game and no. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa and the Washington Wizards beating Darryn Peterson and the Utah Jazz. The pair also react to the matchup between former Michigan men Yaxel Lendeborg & Morez Johnson Jr. in the Warriors vs. Mavericks game. KOC then reacts to the news that the NBA's investigation into the Kawhi Leonard Aspiration affair has stalled his trade from the Clippers to the Raptors.  Later, Kevin is joined by Nekias Duncan as they preview the matchup between Caleb Wilson & Cameron Boozer and draft their top players to watch during Summer League.  (0:45) AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson reaction (11:30) Warriors vs. Mavericks reaction (19:50) Aspiration investigation delays Kawhi trade (28:22) Cam Boozer vs. Caleb Wilson preview (40:52) Must-watch Summer League players 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]

11 thoughts on the LeBron James saga, NBA free agency & rookie Summer League debuts

Kevin O’Connor recaps the weekend in the NBA after last week's torrent of news. KOC covers the latest on LeBron, the most recent fre agent signings and shares his thoughts on the 2026 NBA draft class’ performance at Summer League. (0:13) Are Cavs favorites to land LeBron? (5:35) Draymond Green speculation (8:05) Nuggets interested in Peyton Watson (9:59) Is Jalen Duren's FA market dead? (13:07) Rui Hachimura signs with Clippers (14:31) Lakers shifting focus to Kuminga (18:04) Standout rookie Summer League debuts (25:59) NBA Cup global expansion? 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]

Boston/Philly blockbuster, Toronto’s upside & a Lakers shake-up. Plus, where's LeBron going?

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap the wild first week of free agency. Jaylen Brown is now officially a Philadelphia 76er - but what was the Boston Celtics front office thinking? What do the Toronto Raptors’ chances look like after getting Kawhi Leonard? The Lakers have fully moved on from LeBron James, but are they going in the right direction? 01:17 Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers 34:51 Impact of Kawhi Leonard in Toronto 49:14 What’s next for LeBron? 01:02:38 Lakers offseason overhaul 01:19:06 Free throw rule change being tested 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]