The Kevin O'Connor Show

Kevin O'Connor reveals his Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 NBA season, with every move, surprise and question mark across the league dissected. From the fall of Giannis’ Bucks to the upside of the young Utah Jazz, KOC shares insights into rebuilding teams, superstar trades and headline-making contract drama.
Later, Tom Haberstroh joins to challenge Kevin's rankings, digging into team chemistry, roster depth and which front offices nailed or fumbled the offseason. The episode also dives into the Jalen Duren contract saga and what it means for the Detroit Pistons’ future.
(1:26) Power Rankings teams 30-21
(15:05) Power Rankings teams 20-11
(28:50) Power Rankings teams 10-1
(43:12) Rankings Tom disagrees with
(1:15:40) Jalen Duren contract drama

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Kevin O’Connor welcomes YouTuber and independent sports journalist Joon Lee for a wide-ranging conversation on analytics and their impact on modern sports. Joon shares insights on why teams like the Thunder and Dodgers are ahead of the curve, and why Boston Celtics fans might be frustrated by the team's data-driven strategies.
The duo also covers how to quantify clutch performance, their fantasy football philosophies, and the Patriots win against the Steelers on Sunday.
(0:44) Takeover of analytics in sports
(17:01) Boston Celtics shooting strategy
(21:32) Potential NBA rule changes
(27:34) MLB talk
(37:17) Patriots beat Steelers + Fantasy Football update

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Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh draft the teams they believe will make the NBA Playoffs in 2026-27 from the pool of teams that missed last season. Are the Indiana Pacers a safe bet to make it with the return of Tyrese Haliburton?

What can Will Hardy do with a Utah Jazz team that finally isn't tanking? And can the Washington Wizards & New Orleans Pelicans stay healthy enough to overcome their long odds?

(0:47) Bad team playoff draft
(1:40) KOC - #1
(8:39) Tom - #2
(15:46) Tom - #3
(23:32) KOC - #4
(32:18) KOC - #5
(39:55) Tom - #6

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Kevin O'Connor & Marcus Thompson react to Steve Ballmer's apology after the NBA's investigation found the Clippers guilty of cap circumvention. They also unpack the Clippers-Raptors Kawhi Leonard trade saga and what behind-the-scenes negotiations may be holding the deal up.

The duo continues KOC's 'Entertainment Ranking' with the new-look Timberwolves—featuring LaMelo Ball, Jonathan Kuminga and Anthony Edwards—might be the NBA’s most combustible and entertaining teams this season. Plus, they recap the Philadelphia 76ers’ blockbuster offseason moves and explain why this coming season is a 'social experiment' for the league’s newest superteam.

Later, Warren Sharp joins KOC to recap an exciting first week of the NFL season.

(1:15) Steve Ballmer issues apology
(3:35) NBA Entertainment Rankings: Minnesota Timberwolves
(14:22) NBA Entertainment Rankings: Philadelphia 76ers
(37:54) NFL 6 Points! Week 1

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For today's Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC is joined by Raj Chipalu from Lakers Screen & Roll to continue the NBA Entertainment rankings with Luka Doncic's Lakers. Who's the fifth starter for Los Angeles? Can Luka win MVP with this roster?
Then, KOC reviews the young Spurs, fresh off a Finals appearance. What will they do with Dylan Harper?
Plus, EV + tech guru Sawyer Merritt joins to talk about Tesla's new Cybercab.

01:01 Entertainment Rankings No. 4 with Raj Chipalu: Los Angeles Lakers
28:26 Entertainment Rankings No. 3: San Antonio Spurs
37:42 Inside Telsa Cybercab with Sawyer Merrit

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