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Chad Ford x KOC: Big NBA Draft questions, potential risers & the trade landscape May 11, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Chad Ford to answer the biggest questions about the NBA Draft now that the Draft Lottery results have been revealed.
Is AJ Dybantsa a lock for number 1? What will the Los Angeles Clippers do now with the 5th pick? Chad shares which players could fly up Draft boards and which teams might trade up to get them. Plus, Ford shares his experiences since leaving the NBA mediasphere.
(1:27) AJ Dybantsa a lock for #1?
(8:05) Options for Jazz #2 pick
(16:10) What teams will move up?
(27:28) Will the Clippers rebuild?
(30:20) How will guards be valued in this Draft?
(43:11) Are the Pacers actually just fine?
(48:46) Joe Dumars on the hot seat?
(54:08) Will Grizzlies move on from Ja?
(59:02) Is Chicago’s #4 pick cursed?
(1:03:29) Which players’ stock will rise?
(1:08:48) Chad’s experiences as Draft analyst
(1:17:21) Chad talks life after NBA

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NBA Draft Lottery reaction: Wizards win it! Jazz move up! Poor Pacers! + KOC’s mock draft 1.0 May 10, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor reveals his latest mock draft following the results of the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery.
(0:31) Draft Lottery winners & losers
(4:19) Picks 1-10
(19:00) Picks 11-20
(21:30) Picks 21-30

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NBA Playoffs breakdown, Jaylen Brown drama & Draft Lottery superlatives May 07, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap the latest in the NBA Playoffs.
How did the Philadelphia 76ers hang on in Game 2 without Joel Embiid? Are the New York Knicks true Finals contenders? Can the Cleveland Cavaliers pull it together? Are the San Antonio Spurs showing prowess beyond their years?
Then, the pair discusses superstar rumors: is a Jaylen Brown & Giannis Antetokounmpo trade on the horizon? Plus, KOC & Tom share their Draft Lottery superlatives in anticipation of Sunday.
(1:04) Knicks win Game 2 vs. 76ers
(18:34) Cavs vs. Pistons Game 2 preview
(28:16) Spurs beat Timberwolves in Game 2
(36:59) Lakers vs. Thunder Game 2 preview
(41:23) Bucks owner comments on Giannis’ future
(48:00) Jaylen Brown Boston drama
(58:07) NBA Draft Lottery superlatives

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Russillo x KOC: Wolves crack Spurs, Knicks smash Sixers + our lottery dream is the NBA’s nightmare May 05, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor & Ryen Russillo break down the first two games of the NBA Playoff Conference semifinals. How did the Minnesota Timberwolves attack Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs? Are the New York Knicks truly unstoppable, or are the Philadelphia 76ers just running out of gas?
Plus, the pair discuss the perception of the Oklahoma City Thunder: can they ever become lovable again? What happens if they end up with a top-4 pick?
(0:34) Wolves beat Spurs in West semis Game 1
(46:18) Knicks beat 76ers in East semis Game 1
(52:53) Why is OKC unlovable?

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West semis preview, hope for the Wolves, team-building lessons & changes coming to Denver with Adam Mares May 04, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor is joined by DNVR’s Adam Mares to dissect the Denver Nuggets’ shocking first round defeat to the depleted Minnesota Timberwolves. Is Nikola Jokic or Jamal Murray to blame for the loss?
The duo also asks what’s next for the Houston Rockets after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers and previews the upcoming Western Conference semifinals matchups: Spurs vs. Timberwolves and Lakers vs. Thunder.
(0:40) What’s next for Denver?
(24:05) Wolves vs. Spurs series preview
(31:30) What’s next for Houston?
(37:33) What Playoffs teach about NBA Draft priorities
(46:28) Lakers vs. OKC series preview
(49:49) Mavericks hire Masai Ujiri

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East semis preview, 3-1 comebacks, Embiid’s retribution & the future of the Celtics with John Fanta May 04, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor & John Fanta react to the epic 3-1 comebacks in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs as the 76ers beat the Celtics and the Pistons take down the Magic. What’s next for Boston & Orlando in the offseason?
The pair previews the Eastern Conference semifinals as the Sixers take on the Knicks and the Cavs face off against the Pistons. Plus, what did Round 1 teach us about what teams may prioritize in this year’s Draft?
(0:47) Sixers comeback vs. Celtics
(11:05) Sixers vs. Knicks series preview
(21:21) What’s next for Boston?
(35:49) What’s next for Atlanta?
(39:46) Pistons comeback vs. Magic
(43:04) What’s next for Orlando?
(48:46) Cavs vs. Pistons series preview
(57:41) What’s next for Toronto?
(1:01:49) What Playoffs teach about NBA Draft priorities

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3-1 comeback watch, Thunder & Spurs cruise & deep-dive into the 3-2-1 lottery proposal Apr 30, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh go over the electric first-round matchups in the NBA. The pair discuss the brewing comebacks, from LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers potentially blowing a 3-0 lead to the Houston Rockets, to the rejuvenated Philadelphia 76ers winning against the Boston Celtics in Game 5.
They then talk about the recently eliminated Suns & Trail Blazers and what they should prioritize in the offseason. Plus, the pair debates the validity of the NBA’s proposed “3-2-1" lottery system.
(1:11) Rockets force Game 6 vs. Lakers
(14:49) Pistons force Game 6 vs. Magic
(24:58) Celtics @ 76ers Game 6 preview
(32:31) Nuggets @ Wolves Game 6 preview
(38:58) Cavs win Game 5 vs. Raptors
(42:39) Knicks @ Hawks Game 6 preview
(50:15) Thunder & Spurs advance to west semis
(57:26) Blazers & Suns offseason priorities
(1:08:43) NBA’s new ‘3-2-1 lottery’ proposal

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No-show Jokic, Magic & Raptors threaten upsets & coaches on the hot seat with Justin Termine & William Lou Apr 27, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by SiriusXM Radio’s Justin Termine and Raptors’ podcaster William Lou to discuss the recent slate of NBA playoff games.

Is there hope left for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets? Where is the toughness from the Cleveland Cavaliers? Are the number 1 seeded Detroit Pistons going down in the first round? These questions and more are answered on today’s Kevin O’Connor Show.

(0:35) Timberwolves 3-1 lead vs. Nuggets

(19:07) Spurs lead 3-1 vs. Trail Blazers

(29:59) Lakers lead 3-1 vs. Rockets

(35:05) Celtics lead 3-1 vs. 76ers

(40:55) Knicks & Hawks series tied 2-2

(45:57) Cavaliers & Raptors series tied 2-2

(50:09) Magic lead 2-1 vs. Pistons

(1:03:28) Cavaliers & Raptors series tied 2-2 cont.

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NBA Playoff Round 1 reactions: Tight series, potential adjustments & bad whistles with Tom Haberstroh Apr 23, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down every Playoff series through the first two games of Round 1. They cover the Pistons’ third quarter outburst, the controversy around the Thunder flopping against the Suns, LeBron’s dominance against KD and more.
The pair share insights on the impact of injuries to stars like Jalen Williams and Victor Wembanyama—can the Spurs survive a surging Trail Blazers team without him on the court? Plus, how did the Hawks expose the Knicks’ defensive flaws?
Later, KOC reveals his latest 2026 Mock Draft.

(0:34) Pistons-Magic series tied 1-1
(6:09) Thunder 2-0 lead vs. Suns
(20:50) Lakers 2-0 lead vs. Rockets
(30:05) Cavs 2-0 lead vs. Raptors
(34:19) Blazers-Spurs series tied 1-1
(53:19) Nuggets-Timberwolves series tied 1-1
(1:07:34) Knicks-Hawks series tied 1-1
(1:19:30) 76ers-Celtics series tied 1-1
(1:31:02) KOC's Mock Draft 3.0

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Zombie Magic, old LeBron, Wemby’s debut & more thoughts on every NBA Playoff series + Warriors drama & LaMelo’s future with Jason Timpf, Kelly Iko & Noa Dalzell Apr 20, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Jason Timpf, Kelly Iko and Noa Dalzell to recap the NBA Playoffs’ action-packed opening weekend.
Are the Detroit Pistons alright after a feisty Orlando Magic squad took the 1-0 lead in the series? Can LeBron James lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a first-round win against the Houston Rockets? Can Victor Wembanyama prove himself in these historically tough playoffs? All Playoff questions are answered on today’s jam-packed show.
(1:08) Pistons-Magic Game 1
(16:35) Cavs-Raptors Game 1
(26:08) Hawks-Knicks Game 1
(34:04) Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 1
(48:07) Lakers-Rockets Game 1
(57:37) Thunder-Suns Game 1
(1:01:38) Spurs-Blazers Game 1
(1:21:39) Curry & Kerr’s future with Warriors
(1:32:19) What should Hornets do with LaMelo?
(1:41:13) Bulls searching for new GM
(1:43:41) Will KD return for Lakers-Rockets Game 2?
(1:46:57) Celtics-76ers Game 1

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