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Jaylen Brown traded to Philadelphia 76ers Jul 02, 2026

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The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George!

Kevin O’Connor reacts instantly to the shocking trade between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers which is sending Jaylen Brown to the City of Brotherly Love in return for Paul George and a series of draft picks!

0:10 Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers
24:10 Latest free agency news & updates

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Kawhi Leonard traded to Toronto Raptors Jun 30, 2026

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The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing a deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN. A return to Canada for the Raptors champion and two-time Finals MVP.

Kevin O'Connor gives his instant takeaways on the big trade and gives his biggest takeaways from the move.

0:12 Kawhi Leonard traded to Raptors
18:35 Trade rumors heat up

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Warriors want LeBron and AD + the latest on Jaylen Brown + Kawhi Leonard + everything happening around the NBA with Dave DuFour Jun 29, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by the Athletic’s Dave DuFour to talk about the latest in NBA free agency news.
Will LeBron James team up with Stephen Curry in Golden State? Will Kawhi Leonard be taking his talents back to Toronto? What are the Charlotte Hornets up to? That and more on today’s Kevin O’Connor show.
00:00 Show Intro
01:00 Warriors want LeBron and AD
16:05 Where will Kawhi end up?
23:05 What is going on with Jaylen Brown?
44:50 Heat trying to keep Powell

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LaMelo Ball traded! Brown, Kawhi & a wild summer ahead + NBA Draft takeaways with Tom Haberstroh Jun 25, 2026

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LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota!

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to the Charlotte Hornets trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Then, they discuss the future of Kawhi Leonard. Will he be moved from the Clippers?

Plus, KOC and Tom round out their NBA draft analysis and name some of the biggest winners.

0:00 Welcome

:40 LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota Timberwolves

33:05 What’s next for Jaylen Brown

43:11 What’s next for Kawhi Leonard

54:37 NBA Draft 2026 biggest takeaways

01:07:18 Bucks’ post Giannis Draft analysis

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NBA Draft first round reaction: Winners! Losers! Surprises! Steals! Jun 24, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor, King McClure and Tom Haberstroh react to the results of the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
Which teams are this year's biggest winners and which others find themselves in the loss column before the season starts? The trio shares their favorite picks, most fascinating teams, biggest steals and greatest surprises from the first round.
(1:08) Reaction to first four picks
(14:27) Best team-guard fits
(18:26) The Michigan Mavericks
(26:53) Warriors are biggest Draft losers
(35:27) Biggest Draft winners
(47:59) Most fascinating teams
(51:44) Biggest steals of round 1

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Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Miami Heat Jun 23, 2026

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The trade has finally happened! The Milwaukee Bucks are trading franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, 3 first-round picks (including No. 13), 1 pick swap and 1 second-rounder, reported first by Shams Charania.

0:00 Welcome
0:12 Giannis traded to the Heat
06:35 What's next for Heat?
09:36 What went wrong for the Celtics?

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2026 NBA Draft preview, prospect interviews & the latest on Giannis Jun 22, 2026

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On the eve of the NBA Draft, Kevin O'Connor interviews prospects Darryn Peterson, Aday Mara, Keaton Wagler, Brayden Burries, Christian Anderson, Allen Graves and Dailyn Swain.

KOC also shares the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and Trae Young's new contract with the Wizards.

(0:50) Giannis trade updates

(4:57) Trae Young signs contract with Wizards

(6:38) Darryn Peterson joins the show

(22:04) Aday Mara joins the show

(27:41) Keaton Wagler joins the show

(41:21) Brayden Burries joins the show

(49:41) Christian Anderson joins the show

(1:01:09) Allen Graves joins the show

(1:09:59) Dailyn Swain joins the show

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Latest on Giannis, Warriors want Kawhi, will LeBron leave LA? + what if Darryn Peterson goes first in NBA Draft? Jun 18, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh deep dive into the biggest NBA stories this week. Is a Giannis trade certain to happen before the NBA Draft or are the Milwaukee Bucks willing to wait for a better deal?
The pair discusses the latest contract news with Trae Young and the Washington Wizards and Walker Kessler rejecting an offer from the Jazz. Kevin & Tom also look at top trade targets for the Golden State Warriors, speculate on whether LeBron will stay in LA and take in the scenes from the New York Knicks ticker tape parade.
Later, KOC reveals his latest mock draft, exploring what might happen if Darryn Peterson is drafted #1 overall by the Washington Wizards.
(0:35) Giannis trade saga update
(9:46) Trae Young's Wizards contract
(12:53) Kessler declines Jazz offer
(15:55) Warriors trade targets
(21:54) Will LeBron stay in LA?
(32:08) Mock draft picks 1-10
(47:52) Mock draft picks 11-20
(57:18) Mock draft picks 21-30

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2026 NBA Draft predictions + player comps for top prospects with Albert Ghim Jun 16, 2026

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Albert Ghim from No Ceilings joins KOC for an in-depth NBA Draft breakdown just one week before the big night. The pair shares their predictions for the 2026 Draft, including which players might fall and which teams may trade up.
Later, Albert grades KOC's 10 favorite player comparisons for AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson and more.
(0:36) NBA Draft predictions
(27:16) Player comparisons for top prospects

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Post-Finals NBA Draft questions & 2nd round sleepers with Derek Parker + Richie Saunders talks BYU, journey to the league Jun 15, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Sports Illustrated draft analyst Derek Parker to discuss the NBA Draft now that the Finals have concluded.
What should be made of Darryn Peterson only working out with the Washington Wizards? Are there any lessons from the New York Knicks' Finals run that teams should consider when drafting? KOC and Derek also share six sleeper picks in the second round of the draft.
Then, Richie Saunders, BYU guard and NBA Draft prospect, joins to unpack his journey from three-star high school recruit to elite shooter. Saunders talks about how he intends to rebound from his ACL injury, details his work with two different college coaches and explains why his age is an asset—not a hurdle.
(0:59) Why is Peterson only working out for the Wizards?
(13:38) NBA Draft lessons from NBA Finals
(26:36) Six second round sleepers
(44:01) Reaction to Knicks Finals win from OKC perspective
(52:35) NBA Draft prospect Richie Saunders joins

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