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NBA Atlantic Division preview with Nekias Duncan + NFL Week 4 reaction/Week 5 preview with Joel Smyth Oct 02, 2025

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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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NBA media day reactions + Central Division preview with Alex Golden Sep 29, 2025

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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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NBA Southeast Division preview with David Thorpe: Magic’s big moves, lackluster Heat & sleeper Hawks Sep 25, 2025

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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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Fred VanVleet injury ripple effects with Kelly Iko, Desmond Bane on the Magic & NFL Week 3 reaction with Adam Levitan Sep 23, 2025

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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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NBA Southwest Division preview with Mo Dakhil + NFL week 2 reaction with Robert Mays Sep 17, 2025

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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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Kawhi controversy continues, Warriors-Kuminga standoff & EuroBasket recap with Mo Dakhil Sep 15, 2025

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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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Latest on Kawhi, NBA Northwest Division breakdown with Steve Jones + NFL week 1 reaction with Justin Boone Sep 10, 2025

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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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Solo Luka, Sengun’s glow-up & Giannis the cheat code: EuroBasket quarterfinals preview with Donatas Urbonas Sep 08, 2025

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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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NBA Pacific Division breakdown with Legend of Winning + NFL season preview with Ben Solak Sep 02, 2025

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Kevin O’Connor previews EVERY NBA team this month, starting today with the Pacific Division. NBA content creator Legend of Winning joins him to recap the summer and preview the Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Suns and Kings.With the offseason additions made by both teams in Los Angeles, are the Lakers and Clippers in a position to be legitimately dangerous in the West?

Meanwhile, the Warriors made almost no offseason moves-- are they going to find themselves in the play-in AGAIN? Elsewhere in the division, KOC and Legend try to be positive when discussing the Suns and Kings, but it's no small task.

With the NFL season opener just days away, KOC is joined by ESPN’s Benjamin Solak to unpack the Micah Parsons trade to the Packers. Will Parsons be the missing piece in Green Bay's defense and how damaging is this move for the Cowboys ahead of their season opener against the Eagles? The two also preview the Ravens vs. Bills season opener and discuss how high the Vikings' ceiling can be when J.J. McCarthy takes the reins.

(1:22) Pacific Division preview with Legend of Winning

(1:47) Los Angeles Lakers preview

(14:25) Los Angeles Clippers preview

(27:41) Golden State Warriors preview

(40:10) Phoenix Suns preview

(49:09) Sacramento Kings preview

(1:04:54) NFL news with Ben Solak

(1:05:11) Micah Parsons fit with Packers

(1:16:54) Cowboys @ Eagles preview

(1:19:28) Vikings season expectations

(1:23:05) 49ers WR room still in trouble?

(1:27:36) Bills @ Ravens preview

(1:31:16) Bill Belichick loses big in 1st CFB game

(1:32:34) Arch Manning & Texas lose to Ohio State

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One BIG question for every NFL division + Orlando Magic expectations with Kevin Clark Aug 28, 2025

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Kevin O'Connor asks Kevin Clark one BIG question about every NFL division. Is Titans rookie QB Cam Ward criminally underrated? Are we sleeping on Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers? What can we REALLY expect from the Chicago Bears & Carolina Panthers? Plus, the how and why older quarterbacks are having such a positive impact on the league.

The pair also preview the Orlando Magic's upcoming season and debate if the addition of Desmond Bane is enough to get them to the NBA Finals in 2026.

(0:26) One BIG question about every NFL division

(1:01) AFC South

(24:19) AFC North

(27:46) AFC East

(35:00) AFC West

(39:20) NFC North

(41:04) NFC South

(43:06) NFC West

(45:05) NFC East

(47:21) Can the Orlando Magic contend?

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