The Kevin O'Connor Show

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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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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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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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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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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