The Kevin O'Connor Show

Kevin O’Connor asks Wosny Lambre his 10 most pressing NBA questions. From whether to buy the Lakers, Celtics or Spurs early dominance, to Victor Wembanyama’s jaw-dropping on/off impact--nothing is off limits.

The duo breaks down Nikola Jokic’s shocking decline, whether Boston made the right call trading Jaylen Brown for Paul George and Western Conference contenders as injuries shake the standings. Wos doesn’t hold back on the Wizards’ dysfunction, plus, are the Warriors still contenders sans Steph Curry?

(0:32) Which 10+ win teams are for real?
(4:42) Is this Wemby's league now?
(14:14) Jokic's underwhelming start to the season
(26:53) Were Celtics right to trade Brown for George?
(36:37) Are Thunder still contenders?
(45:23) Can Warriors survive without Steph?
(53:47) What's wrong with the Pelicans?
(57:30) Which 1-win team will end with the best record?
(1:00:35) Wizards lose 5 in a row
(1:06:01) Are healthy Pacers still contenders?

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Kevin O'Connor shares his latest NBA hot takes with Nekias Duncan. Paul George's fit with Jayson Tatum gets a close look and the pair asks if he's better with Tatum than Jaylen Brown ever was. They also dive deep on the continuation of the Trae Young experience in Washington—is his massive extension already a disaster?

The duo also reacts to Minnesota’s surprising strength without Anthony Edwards, the end of the Knicks' slow start drama, Portland’s real playoff ceiling and more.

(1:48) Paul George a better fit with Tatum than Jaylen Brown
(7:29) Trae Young extension a disaster
(13:39) Wolves don't need to make any trades
(19:04) New York panic over?
(23:26) Portland destined for first round exit?
(33:01) Sacramento trading Nique Clifford a mistake?
(39:04) Bottom 5 West teams are stuck there
(46:54) Should Warriors deal Porzingis?
(53:20) Pelle Larsson should start for Miami
(57:18) Giannis reacts to Doc Rivers' comments

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Kevin O'Connor breaks down the biggest action from Wednesday night's NBA games including Victor Wembanyama's historic performance vs. the Mavericks, Luka's continued dominance for the Lakers and Jaylen Brown's defense against the Pistons. Plus, is it already time to panic for the Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets?

Later, Kevin O'Connor and Sam Vecenie preview the wide-open 2027 NBA Draft class, compare top prospects Tyran Stokes and Bruce Branch to recent No. 1 picks and spotlight key returners to college that NBA teams are tracking. But first, the pair react to how rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is performing so far this season for Golden State and speculate on whether the Warriors are up to something sneaky with the Porzingis situation. Plus, would shortening NBA games to 40 minutes help reduce star player injuries?

(0:35) 76ers beat Pistons
(2:56) Hornets lose to Nets
(6:16) Cavs lose to banged-up Thunder
(9:18) Wemby's massive game vs. Mavs
(11:55) Luka & Lakers beat Kings
(19:45) Which teams move East in NBA expansion?
(23:20) Yaxel Lendeborg early season performances
(35:34) Warriors aren't paying Porzingis
(47:33) NBA moving to 40 min games?
(1:00:38) Potential no. 1 picks in 2027 NBA Draft
(1:13:50) Returning and two-year college players to watch

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Kevin O'Connor is joined by JE Skeets to react to the biggest news from the weekend including Yaxel Lendeborg's massive game against the Clippers, the Lakers' high-scoring victory against the Raptors, the Thunder dealing with yet another injury as Chet Holmgren is out for several weeks and more. Plus, which teams have surprised so far this season, whether for good or bad?

Up next, KOC is joined by Steve Ceruti for a deep dive into the Orlando Magic's season so far. Does the team have a personnel problem or does head coach Sean Sweeney just need more time to put the pieces together? Later, Kevin shares his latest Power Rankings now that the first two weeks of the 2026-27 NBA season are in the books.

(0:24) Yaxel scores 37 points
(9:09) Lakers beat Raptors
(18:59) Chet Holmgren out with injury
(28:19) Pacers struggle without Haliburton
(34:13) Surprise teams so far this season
(43:17) Orlando Magic check-in
(56:54) Southeast division updates
(1:21:23) NBA Power Rankings version 1.0



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Kevin O'Connor and Steve Jones react to the latest news including the Miami Heat finally earning their first win of the season against the Atlanta Hawks and AJ Dybantsa making his NBA debut with the Washington Wizards. The pair react to the Mavericks' blowout win against the Thunder, celebrate Cooper Flagg's spectacular performance and speculate if OKC might bring back a former player to fill the gaps that injuries have left on their roster.
KOC & Steve also break down Brandon Miller's recent leap for the Hornets, review the gameplay of rookies Keaton Wagler and Mikel Brown Jr. and a vintage Steph Curry performance against the Timberwolves.
(0:38) Heat beat Hawks for 1st win this season
(13:04) AJ Dybantsa NBA debut
(18:52) Mavs hand OKC 1st loss this season
(31:10) Brandon Miller taking a leap for Charlotte
(40:00) Rookie Review: Keaton Wagler
(44:23) Rookie Review: Mikel Brown Jr.
(48:43) Steph Curry vs. Wolves
(51:42) Injuries abound early in NBA season

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