- 1 hour 13 minutesThe Dort deal, Summer League takeaways, early draft preview + my review of 'The Odyssey' with Es Baraheni & Isaac Trotter
On today’s Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC gives his thoughts on the Oklahoma City Thunder trading Lu Dort. Was this really a financial decision or is that just an excuse for OKC to part ways with Dort? Also, will LeBron make his decision soon? And does anyone really know where he will play next season?
Then, Kevin is joined by CBS Sports’ Isaac Trotter to talk Las Vegas Summer League and some of the biggest names to watch in the 2027 and 2028 NBA draft classes.
Plus, The Athletic’s Es Baraheni joins to rave about Allen Graves and Christopher Nolan’s latest film, "The Odyssey."
(0:37) Thunder trade Lu Dort to Atlanta
(8:17) Latest on LeBron James
(14:22) Golden State wins Summer League
(21:43) Grizzlies' bright future
(25:11) Brayden Burries & Keaton Wagler Summer League recap
(29:04) 2nd year Summer League standouts
(33:15) 2028 NBA Draft prospects' Peach Jam performances
(49:49) Allen Graves Summer League recap
(58:32) Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" reviewSubscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app:
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20 July 2026, 6:41 pm - 1 hour 1 minuteWaiting on LeBron, Philly’s upside & Harden in limbo + more offseason updates with Tom Haberstroh
Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh answer listener questions, including whether trading for Harden was a mistake for the Cavs and which surprise team in the East will not make the playoffs. Plus, will LeBron announce his trade at Fanatics Fest?
Later, they discuss Adam Silver’s press conference regarding the second apron, what’s next for the Blazers and the Kawhi Leonard investigation timeline.
(0:32) Latest on LeBron
(5:01) Harden trade a mistake for Cavs?
(9:14) Eastern Conference predictions
(16:14) Top 3 most likely NBA champions
(26:06) Adam Silver talks second apron, Trail Blazers & Aspiration
(44:43) Western conference predictions
(48:30) NBA investigating Gary Trent Jr. contractSubscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app:
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16 July 2026, 5:49 pm - 31 minutes 34 secondsMailbag! Summer League standouts, LeBron's best fit, Wemby's contract and more
Kevin O'Connor answers listener questions about NBA Summer League, free agency and more! Which rookies have impressed KOC the most in Las Vegas so far? Kevin also reacts to Wemby's new contract with the Spurs, the latest LeBron James rumors, breakout candidates for the upcoming season and much, much more.
(0:20) NBA Summer League mailbag
(14:14) KOC Show mailbag
(23:35) Ideal LeBron James destinations
(26:48) Wembanyama's new contractSubscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app:
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14 July 2026, 4:57 pm - 46 minutes 59 secondsNBA young team survey + fantasy basketball sleepers with Corey Tulaba, Albert Ghim & Dan Titus
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Corey Tulaba & Albert Ghim of No Ceilings to break down the first two days of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The trio shares their favorite rookie and team fits, potential sophomore stars and much more.
Then, KOC is joined by Dan Titus to discuss fantasy basketball rookies you won't want to overlook for next season.
(1:00) Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies & Bulls team survey
(8:23) Non-rookie breakout players
(18:49) Best & worst rookie + team fits
(27:41) Standout players from Summer League
(33:37) 2027 & 2028 NBA Draft expectations
(37:35) Fantasy basketball rookie sleepers
(41:47) Fantasy basketball sophomore sleepers
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11 July 2026, 12:36 am - 1 hour 7 minutesKawhi deal paused & Summer League takeaways with Nekias Duncan & Es Baraheni
Kevin O'Connor & Es Baraheni react to the blockbuster NBA Summer League game and no. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa and the Washington Wizards beating Darryn Peterson and the Utah Jazz. The pair also react to the matchup between former Michigan men Yaxel Lendeborg & Morez Johnson Jr. in the Warriors vs. Mavericks game.
KOC then reacts to the news that the NBA's investigation into the Kawhi Leonard Aspiration affair has stalled his trade from the Clippers to the Raptors.
Later, Kevin is joined by Nekias Duncan as they preview the matchup between Caleb Wilson & Cameron Boozer and draft their top players to watch during Summer League.
(0:45) AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson reaction
(11:30) Warriors vs. Mavericks reaction
(19:50) Aspiration investigation delays Kawhi trade
(28:22) Cam Boozer vs. Caleb Wilson preview
(40:52) Must-watch Summer League playersSubscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app:
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10 July 2026, 5:01 am - 31 minutes 5 seconds11 thoughts on the LeBron James saga, NBA free agency & rookie Summer League debuts
Kevin O’Connor recaps the weekend in the NBA after last week's torrent of news. KOC covers the latest on LeBron, the most recent fre agent signings and shares his thoughts on the 2026 NBA draft class’ performance at Summer League.
(0:13) Are Cavs favorites to land LeBron?
(5:35) Draymond Green speculation
(8:05) Nuggets interested in Peyton Watson
(9:59) Is Jalen Duren's FA market dead?
(13:07) Rui Hachimura signs with Clippers
(14:31) Lakers shifting focus to Kuminga
(18:04) Standout rookie Summer League debuts
(25:59) NBA Cup global expansion?Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app:
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6 July 2026, 5:20 pm - 1 hour 23 minutesBoston/Philly blockbuster, Toronto’s upside & a Lakers shake-up. Plus, where's LeBron going?
Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap the wild first week of free agency.
Jaylen Brown is now officially a Philadelphia 76er - but what was the Boston Celtics front office thinking? What do the Toronto Raptors’ chances look like after getting Kawhi Leonard? The Lakers have fully moved on from LeBron James, but are they going in the right direction?
01:17 Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers
34:51 Impact of Kawhi Leonard in Toronto
49:14 What’s next for LeBron?
01:02:38 Lakers offseason overhaul
01:19:06 Free throw rule change being testedSubscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app:
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2 July 2026, 6:24 pm - 1 hour 9 minutesJaylen Brown traded to Philadelphia 76ers
The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George!
Kevin O’Connor reacts instantly to the shocking trade between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers which is sending Jaylen Brown to the City of Brotherly Love in return for Paul George and a series of draft picks!
0:10 Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers
24:10 Latest free agency news & updatesSubscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app:
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2 July 2026, 12:38 am - 38 minutes 36 secondsKawhi Leonard traded to Toronto Raptors
The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing a deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN. A return to Canada for the Raptors champion and two-time Finals MVP.
Kevin O'Connor gives his instant takeaways on the big trade and gives his biggest takeaways from the move.
0:12 Kawhi Leonard traded to Raptors
18:35 Trade rumors heat upSubscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app:
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30 June 2026, 10:57 pm - 1 hour 5 minutesWarriors want LeBron and AD + the latest on Jaylen Brown + Kawhi Leonard + everything happening around the NBA with Dave DuFour
Kevin O’Connor is joined by the Athletic’s Dave DuFour to talk about the latest in NBA free agency news.
Will LeBron James team up with Stephen Curry in Golden State? Will Kawhi Leonard be taking his talents back to Toronto? What are the Charlotte Hornets up to? That and more on today’s Kevin O’Connor show.
00:00 Show Intro
01:00 Warriors want LeBron and AD
16:05 Where will Kawhi end up?
23:05 What is going on with Jaylen Brown?
44:50 Heat trying to keep PowellSubscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app:
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29 June 2026, 8:23 pm - 1 hour 27 minutesLaMelo Ball traded! Brown, Kawhi & a wild summer ahead + NBA Draft takeaways with Tom Haberstroh
LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota!
Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to the Charlotte Hornets trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Then, they discuss the future of Kawhi Leonard. Will he be moved from the Clippers?
Plus, KOC and Tom round out their NBA draft analysis and name some of the biggest winners.
0:00 Welcome
:40 LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota Timberwolves
33:05 What’s next for Jaylen Brown
43:11 What’s next for Kawhi Leonard
54:37 NBA Draft 2026 biggest takeaways
01:07:18 Bucks’ post Giannis Draft analysis
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