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2025 NBA Draft Reactions, Shockers & Perfect Picks | Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 26, 2025

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Kevin O'Connor recaps the 2025 NBA Draft with King McClure and Vincent Goodwill. The best picks of Round 1, the head-scratching ones and everything in between! Are the Dallas Mavericks a Finals contender with Flagg?? Did the Philadelphia 76ers get it right with Edgecombe over Ace Bailey? What were the Brooklyn Nets doing? Lock in for a full round 1 recap on the KOC Show!

(00:45) - Most intriguing draft so far?

(10:25) - Biggest surprise of the night?

(16:15) - Dylan Harper's fit in San Antonio

(20:45) - Worst draft of the night?

(24:05) - Best non-Cooper Flagg pick?

(27:55) - Are the Mavs contenders with Flagg?

(31:55) - Did Philly make the right call with VJ Edgecombe?

(35:45) - Thunder pick up Thomas Sorber

(39:40) - Looking ahead to Day 2

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The 5 teams that could STUFF the Thunder chances of going back-to-back | The Big Number Jun 24, 2025

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine unearth the data that proves the Oklahoma City Thunder dynasty could reign supreme for a long while, starting with going back-to-back next season. But contenders do exist — the 5 teams that could stifle OKC's plans, and why. Plus, Tom & Dan analyze Jrue Holiday's fit with the Portland Trail Blazers. All ahead on this episode of The Big Number.

(1:10) - Thunder are favorites to win 2026 Finals

(12:35) - How much does KD help Houston Rockets' Finals chances?

(18:10) - Can Cleveland Cavaliers take advantage of chaotic East?

(23:15) - Where's the Golden State Warriors' ceiling with Jimmy Butler?

(29:25) - Should New York Knicks be a Finals sleeper even without a head coach?

(33:10) - Are the LA Lakers Finals odds too low?

(40:05) - Trail Blazers acquire Jrue Holiday

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Tyrese Haliburton tears achilles, Thunder equipped to be dynasty and will Kevin Durant be Rockets No.1 option? | Good Word with Goodwill Jun 23, 2025

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Bomani Jones react to Tyrese Haliburton’s torn achilles before then discussing if the Oklahoma City Thunder are in a position to become a dynasty.

Next Vince and Bomani react to the Kevin Durant trade to the Houston Rockets and debate if he is expected to be the No.1 option for Ime Udoka’s young team.

Later, Vince and Bomani reflect on the 2024-2025 NBA season and what was their biggest takeaway.

(2:12) Is Tyrese Halliburton’s torn achilles NBA has a injury problem?

(10:20) Thunder set up to be a dynasty?

(15:32) Pacers playing with immense confidence

(23:52) SGA proved he’s a top-2 player in the NBA

(30:05) Surprised by the haul Phoenix received for Kevin Durant?

(37:01) Will KD be the No.1 option in Houston?

(42:37) What happens with the Eastern Conference?

(46:54) Biggest standout from the 2024-2025 NBA season

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Part 2: The Weirdest Finals Game 7 Ever, OKC dynasty begins, what's next for Pacers + KD trade ripple effects with Tom Haberstroh | Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 23, 2025

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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh react live to the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the 2025 NBA Finals in Game 7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC to its first championship since relocating, while Tyrese Haliburton suffers a heartbreaking Achilles injury early in the game. KOC and Tom break down how the Thunder closed it out, what Haliburton’s injury means for the Indiana Pacers' future, and what this Finals run says about the league's youngest champion in decades. Plus Tom grades the KD trade and he isn't exactly glowing about what the Suns got back. Will the San Antonio Spurs regret not going after KD? Could both the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs still be in play for GIANNIS? And what are the Spurs going to do at #2? It's all on this packed post-Game 7 pod.

(00:20) - Thunder win the NBA Finals & reacting to Haliburton's injury

(21:30) - Start of something legendary for OKC?

(40:40) - Fallout of the Kevin Durant trade & NBA Draft talk

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Part 1: Kevin Durant Emergency Pod with John Gambadoro + NBA Draft Risers with J. Kyle Mann | Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 22, 2025

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Kevin O'Connor and the rest of the NBA world woke up to the stunning news on Sunday morning that Kevin Durant had finally and officially been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets. Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the #10 overall pick and 5 future second rounders was the haul, so who won the deal? John Gambadoro covers the Suns and has been all over these KD rumors for weeks - don't miss this must-hear conversation between KOC and Gambo.

Later, KOC is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the fallout of the KD trade, mainly who Phoenix will now target at #10 overall. Plus the guys go through some players whose stock is falling — why is J. Kyle Mann starting to be out on Richardson and Fears?? Why is KOC downgrading Khaman Maluach? What does Mann see in Danny Wolf that Kevin just isn't buying? Nearly every Round 1 prospect is hit in this comprehensive NBA Draft conversation, with just a few days til Draft Night 2025 — lock in!

(00:40) - KOC & Gambo react to the KD trade

(21:45) - J. Kyle Mann deep dives on all things NBA Draft

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Pacers force Game 7, Thunder under pressure, Lakers get sold and Giannis likely staying with Bucks | Good Word with Goodwill Jun 21, 2025

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Gary Washburn react to the Indiana Pacers defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder and forcing a Game 7 in the NBA Finals.

Next, Vince and Gary discuss which team has the edge in Game 7 before explaining what the Lakers being sold to Mark Walter’s means for LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Magic Johnson.

Later, Vince and Gary react to Ime Udoka signing an extension with the Houston Rockets and how the Milwaukee Bucks can build a team around Giannis Antetokounmpo.

(1:56) Thunder vs. Pacers Game 6 reaction

(10:13) Notable Game 7’s in the NBA Finals

(15:32) Pacers playing with immense confidence

(18:53) T.J. McConnell’s impact

(21:49) Pressure on SGA & Thunder franchise

(26:43) This Game 7 is very unique for Thunder and Pacers

(36:55) Lakers sold for $10 Billion

(46:30) Ime Udoka gets extension as Kevin Durant rumors swirl

(51:54) If Giannis stays in Milwaukee how will they handle next season?

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GAME 7!!! Pacers blowout OKC, trade speculation, NBA expansion & KD confusion | Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 20, 2025

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KOC and Tom Haberstroh went LIVE to react to the Indiana Pacers destroying the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6. Is Indiana about to prove to the world on Sunday that they are a team of destiny? GAME 7!! Plus, all the latest NBA Trade and NBA Draft rumors! Kevin Durant, Paul George, Ace Bailey and tons of rumors — and of course the guys react to the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers AND the Seattle Supersonics potentially coming back with talks of "expansion" in the air.

(00:45) - Pacers blow out Thunder to force Game 7

(24:15) - Is Ace Bailey skipping Philadelphia 76ers visit cause for concern?

(33:15) - Haliburton was right to play tonight

(47:15) - League news: Lakers plan to sell + latest on NBA expansion & rule changes

(56:40) - Latest on Cooper Flagg

(1:01:10) - NBA trade tumors: Kevin Durant & Paul George

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38.4 miles per game: why the 2025 NBA Finals are truly next-level | The Big Number Jun 18, 2025

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Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the electric 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers by spotlighting the record-setting intensity measured by 38.4 miles run in each game this series. They dive into why this series marks a HUGE shift in playing styles, Pascal Siakam’s transformative two-way play for Indiana and Jalen Williams’ historic 40-point game at just 24 years old. Plus, the pair debates whether Desmond Bane is the missing piece Orlando needs to become true contenders in the Eastern Conference.

(1:27) The Big Number: 38.4 miles per game

(21:07) Little Numbers: Thunder open shots in NBA Finals

(24:36) Little Numbers: OKC & IND 3-point shooting

(29:29) Little Numbers: Siakam’s impressive averages

(33:25) Little Numbers: points scored in transition

(39:02) Grizzlies trade Desmond Bane to the Magic

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Ace’s fall + more NBA Draft rumors, sleeper trade targets & Game 6 Finals preview with Es Baraheni | Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 18, 2025

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KOC and Es Baraheni offer up their insights on all the latest NBA Draft and trade rumors, including: Ace Bailey's stock, is it falling? Would Dallas really consider moving Anthony Davis? Would the Lakers trade Austin Reaves in order to land a Lottery pick in this Draft? Should Minnesota swing for the fences on Kevin Durant, even if he doesn't want to be there? What are the Toronto Raptors going to do this summer? Are the San Antonio Spurs most likely to keep their #2 pick and have Dylan Harper join the Fox + Castle backcourt, or could one of those assets be moved for an even bigger prize like Giannis or Jaylen Brown? All this and much more — plus an NBA Finals Game 6 preview as the Oklahoma City Thunder look poised to hoist the Larry O.

(1:10) - NBA Draft talk: potential trade-ups & predictions

(25:00) - NBA trade talk: Kevin Durant, Spurs & more

(52:40) - NBA Draft news: Cooper Flagg & the Mavs, Pacers-Pelicans trade

(1:04:45) - Are SGA and J Dub the NBA's next great duo?

(1:08:00) - Finals Game 6 preview: can Pacers make magic?

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JDub’s 40 bomb, OKC takes control, Bane to Orlando, Ja’s future, & KD’s trade list | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 17, 2025

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Kevin O'Connor and Dan Titus offer their instant reaction fresh off Jalen Williams helping the OKC Thunder grab a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals. KOC explains why he thinks it's over come Thursday night, and why he expects it to be a blowout! Then the guys react to the Desmond Bane trade that sent him to the Orlando Magic -- was it an overbuy or not? And on the Grizzlies side of things, Kevin stands his ground on the take that Ja Morant is a "good, not great" NBA player. Top 40-50 is what Kevin says, AND he's got the list of players he considers to be ahead of Ja... wait til you see some of the names. And of course, the absolute latest on Kevin Durant trade rumors, and some NBA Draft chatter, too!

(0:32) NBA Finals Game 5 reaction

(17:02) Latest KD trade rumors

(36:34) Magic trade for Desmond Bane

(40:41) Is Ja Morant even a top 40 NBA player?

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