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Debating the 2026 Hall of Fame class: Andre Iguodala, Blake Griffin + Bulls PAY UP for Josh Giddey | The Big Number Sep 10, 2025

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Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine deep dive on the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame class: who's a lock, and who deserves more consideration than they're getting? The duo start with Andre Iguodala, who has one big number going his way that could make him a lock. Next, Dan breaks down the chances of Marques Johnson, Blake Griffin, Shawn Marion and Lamarcus Aldridge based on their career numbers and advanced stats.

Tom & Dan finish things off with the news that the Chicago Bulls re-signed Josh Giddey to a multi-year contract. The hosts look back on their free agency predictions (2 for 2 so far!) and discuss whether Cam Thomas made the right move taking his $6M qualifying offer.

(1:45) - Is Andre Iguodala a Hall of Fame lock?

(16:45) - Does Shawn Marion have the stats to make it in?

(22:35) - Lamarcus Aldridge's Hall of Fame chances

(28:10) - Marques Johnson's scoring average deserves consideration

(31:40) - Is Blake Griffin being overrated as a HOF prospect?

(39:40) - Josh Giddey, Cam Thomas & other free agency news

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Solo Luka, Sengun’s glow-up & Giannis the cheat code: EuroBasket quarterfinals preview with Donatas Urbonas | The Kevin O'Connor Show 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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Kawhi Leonard bombshell, LeBron + Kyrie Cavaliers tenure and Michael Porter Jr.'s hot take | Good Word with Goodwill Sep 03, 2025

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus of Yahoo Sports react to the bombshell Pablo Torre report on Kawhi Leonard allegedly receiving $28 million for a ’no-show” job from the Los Angeles Clippers in an attempt to circumvent the salary cap. Vince and Dan unpack all the details including Steve Ballmer’s quick denial of any wrongdoings.

Next, Vince and Dan take a look at Nike’s most recent LeBron James commercial. Is Nike getting the ball rolling on how to market James with the end of his career looming? The two also react to Tyronn Lue’s comments on ‘Club Shay Shay’ with Shannon Sharpe about LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.

Later, PJ Washington gets a new contract with the Dallas Mavericks and Michael Porter Jr. is back with more interesting comments.

(1:46) Kawhi allegedly paid $28 million for no show job

(9:14) Kawhi’s uncle Dennis role in his free agency

(21:51) LeBron James’ new Nike commercial

(30:55) Ty Lue comments on LeBron, Kyrie tenure in Cleveland

(41:42) Michael Porter Jr.’s bold claim

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Is NBA free agency DEAD? and Kawhi’s ’no show’ job | The Big Number Sep 03, 2025

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine deep dive into this offseason’s free agency moves—or rather the lack thereof. What’s changed in the NBA that’s keeping All-Star level players with their current teams or moving via trade rather than making moves during free agency? The pair also assess the Clippers’ alleged cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard and a $28 million endorsement deal, unpacking what punishments the NBA may dole out if the claims are proven true.

(2:27) The Big Number: All-Stars in free agency

(15:54) Little Numbers: Orlando Magic pull-up 3s

(21:03) Little Numbers: Atlanta Hawks 3-pointers

(25:26) Little Numbers: Cam Johnson offensive EPM

(28:49) Little Numbers: Clippers defense without Zubac

(34:17) Kawhi Leonard earns $28M for ‘no show’ job

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NBA Pacific Division breakdown with Legend of Winning + NFL season preview with Ben Solak | The Kevin O'Connor Show 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 | The Kevin O'Connor Show 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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The NBA's eerily quiet offseason, Vince and Jared Greenberg play a game and choose their All-Century teams | Good Word with Goodwill Aug 27, 2025

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Jared Greenberg of NBA TV and Turner Sports discuss the NBA offseason being eerily quiet. Is there a big move on the horizon?

Next, Vince and Jared play a game of “Better Odds.” Are there better odds that LeBron James will own an NBA team within 3 years or he’ll still actively be playing? Are there better odds Luka Doncic will make an all-defensive team or become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer?

Later, Vince and Jared make their choices for the All-Century team and debate if the current team could compete with the previous team. All that and much more on Good Word with Goodwill!

(1:50) Quiet NBA offseason

(6:11) Better Odds: LeBron is an owner or still playing in 3 years

(23:51) Better Odds: Steph Curry plays for another team or wins a 5th ring

(34:43) Better Odds: Luka makes all-defensive team or becomes all-time leading scorer

(41:56) All-Century NBA teams

(49:27) Would this All-Century team defeat the past one?

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The ‘Nobody Believes In Us' teams + ‘League Pass Darlings’ with Trey Kerby | The Kevin O'Connor Show Aug 26, 2025

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Trey Kerby joins KOC for a look at which NBA teams nobody believes in that could potentially make a deep run, teams who should spend this season taking ‘the next step’ and those who are ‘NBA League Pass darlings’—hard to watch, but still fun! From why the Cavaliers’ postseason hopes still hang in the balance, to the Clippers’ aging but deep roster, the pair debate which teams are poised for a breakout and which squads are destined for another year in the lottery.

(1:15) Trey Kerby joins

(1:43) Teams ‘nobody believes in’

(17:19) ‘League Pass darlings’

(41:04) Teams taking ‘the next step’

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Fantasy Football advice with Matt Harmon + Battlefield 6 impressions with Iron | The Kevin O'Connor Show Aug 21, 2025

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Yahoo Sports NFL Fantasy Football expert Matt Harmon who offers some key drafting advice for this season. With the Cincinnati Bengals defense being as lackluster as it is, should Joe Burrow be a no brainer QB1? They also discuss WRs to target in the later rounds and which rookie running backs will have an immediate impact.

Kevin is then joined by streamer Iron for an in-depth look at Battlefield 6 beta and discuss the future of Battle Royale gaming. Later, the pair breaks down whether Victor Wembanyama and the revamped Spurs can finally make the leap, and if Nico Harrison’s controversial decision to trade Luka Doncic can ever be redeemed.

(0:47) Matt Harmon Fantasy Football advice

(34:03) Iron on Battlefield 6 & COD Warzone

(53:46) Iron on Spurs, Mavs & State of the NBA

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Warriors outlook, Kevin Durant's influence on Steph Curry and John Wall was a real hooper | Good Word with Goodwill Aug 21, 2025

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Marcus Thompson give their best and worst case scenarios for some prominent NBA teams for the upcoming season. What went right for the Knicks if Mike Brown wins coach of the year? What went wrong for the Warriors if they have another first round exit?

Next, Vince and Marcus react to the John Wall retirement. Will Wall be remembered for being a great player?

Later, Rick Carlisle gets a well deserved contract extension. Is he one of the best coaches in the NBA?

(3:17) What Went Wrong: If the Warriors get bounced in the first round this upcoming season

(11:15) Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry’s dynamic

(23:47) Warriors unlikely 2022 championship

(28:24) What Went Wrong: Lakers back in the Play-In

(31:50) What Went Right: Laker make a deep playoff run

(35:32) What Went Wrong: Knicks don’t secure a top-3 seed

(40:17) John Wall announces retirement

(49:54) Rick Carlisle gets contract extension with Pacers

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