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Kevin O’Connor has been covering the NBA since 2013, offering film breakdowns and deep analysis along with the occasional hot take or spicy piece of advice for NBA franchises. Check out The Kevin O'Connor Show, where he’ll be giving his opinions and breaking down the biggest news in the basketball world with other analysts, insiders and NBA players in a way only the most NBA-obsessed mind could.
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The Athletic's Houston Rockets podcast with beat reporter Kelly Iko and basketball X's and O's expert Mo Dakhil brings you behind-the-scenes access to the team, post game shows, and high level game analysis. Subscribe to The Athletic to get all episodes ad free as well as extra subscriber only episodes, and follow our dynamic duo's coverage of the Houston Rocket's dynamic duo Brodie and The Beard on their quest for an NBA Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fred VanVleet injury ripple effects with Kelly Iko, Desmond Bane on the Magic & NFL Week 3 reaction with Adam Levitan | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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1:14:32Kevin O’Connor breaks down the latest NBA headlines, starting by diving back into the Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention investigation. Kelly Iko joins to analyze the impact of Fred VanVleet's ACL injury and its impact on the Rockets’ title hopes and rotation with Kevin Durant. Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane joins to preview the Magic’s revamped offense…
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Fred VanVleet injury ripple effects with Kelly Iko, Desmond Bane on the Magic & NFL Week 3 reaction with Adam Levitan
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1:14:32Kevin O’Connor breaks down the latest NBA headlines, starting by diving back into the Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention investigation. Kelly Iko joins to analyze the impact of Fred VanVleet's ACL injury and its impact on the Rockets’ title hopes and rotation with Kevin Durant. Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane joins to preview the Magic’s revamped offense…
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NBA Southeast Division preview with David Thorpe: Magic’s big moves, lackluster Heat & sleeper Hawks
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51:19Kevin O’Connor is joined by David Thorpe to preview the NBA Southeast Division. Can Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero’s Orlando Magic win the East? What’s happening with the Miami Heat roster and can Trae Young be counted on to lead the Hawks to a title? Plus, why Charlotte’s hopes hinge on LaMelo Ball meanwhile the Wizards wait to see if there’s a t…
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NBA Southeast Division preview with David Thorpe: Magic’s big moves, lackluster Heat & sleeper Hawks | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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51:19Kevin O’Connor is joined by David Thorpe to preview the NBA Southeast Division. Can Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero’s Orlando Magic win the East? What’s happening with the Miami Heat roster and can Trae Young be counted on to lead the Hawks to a title? Plus, why Charlotte’s hopes hinge on LaMelo Ball meanwhile the Wizards wait to see if there’s a t…
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Is Houston's season in jeopardy with Fred VanVleet ACL injury? | The Big Number
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57:45Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the Houston Rockets’ outlook after Fred VanVleet's devastating ACL injury and reveal just how big a blow it is to Houston’s contender status. Can Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard fill that void or does losing VanVleet put the brakes on their title chase, even with KD on the team? Plus, Dan shares insights fro…
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard experience, Jayson Tatum's bold statement and Vin's farewell with Bomani Jones | Good Word with Goodwill
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58:21On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by Bomani Jones for his final episode. Vin and Bo reflect on Kawhi Leonard’s time in Los Angeles with the Clippers and discuss if despite no championships, has his time benefited the Clippers organization. Next, the pair unpack Adam Silver’s recent comments on the NBA being a “h…
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Kuminga contract clash continues for Golden State + Silver responds to Kawhi controversy | The Big Number
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1:01:06Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the latest in the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga restricted free agency standoff. Has Kumingа played his final game for the Warriors? If so, Tom & Dan weigh the pros and cons of the Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Sacramento Kings, Brooklyn Nets and others as potential fits. Later, the duo reac…
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NBA Southwest Division preview with Mo Dakhil + NFL week 2 reaction with Robert Mays | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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1:22:19Kevin O'Connor & Mo Dakhil break down the Southwest Division and preview the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, and New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. Later, Robert Mays joins to assess if the Bengals can survive the season without Joe Burrow, if the Chiefs are in trouble after an 0-2 start, …
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NBA Southwest Division preview with Mo Dakhil + NFL week 2 reaction with Robert Mays
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1:22:19Kevin O'Connor & Mo Dakhil break down the Southwest Division and preview the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, and New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. Later, Robert Mays joins to assess if the Bengals can survive the season without Joe Burrow, if the Chiefs are in trouble after an 0-2 start, …
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Kawhi controversy continues, Warriors-Kuminga standoff & EuroBasket recap with Mo Dakhil | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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52:47Kevin O’Connor is joined by Mo Dakhil for a deep dive into the latest twists around the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration scandal and its potential impact on the LA Clippers. The pair also unpacks the Warriors’ contract stalemate with Jonathan Kuminga, debating whether or not he should continue to pass on Golden State’s offers. KOC & Mo recap Franz Wagner’s…
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Kawhi controversy continues, Warriors-Kuminga standoff & EuroBasket recap with Mo Dakhil
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52:47Kevin O’Connor is joined by Mo Dakhil for a deep dive into the latest twists around the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration scandal and its potential impact on the LA Clippers. The pair also unpacks the Warriors’ contract stalemate with Jonathan Kuminga, debating whether or not he should continue to pass on Golden State’s offers. KOC & Mo recap Franz Wagner’s…
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Adam Silver's thoughts on Kawhi Leonard, NBA rule changes and Ben Simmons' sad career with Amin Elhassan | Good Word with Goodwill
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1:05:07On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Amin Elhassan react to Kawhi Leonard’s alleged no-show job and Adam Silver’s role if the alleged reports are true. Next, Vince and Amin take a look at one major rule change that came from the Board of Governors meetings and how Silver calling the NBA a “highlight-based’ sport was a mi…
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Latest on Kawhi, NBA Northwest Division breakdown with Steve Jones + NFL week 1 reaction with Justin Boone | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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1:48:11Kevin O’Connor & Steve Jones break down the Northwest Division heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. The pair dive into the Thunder’s title defense, Denver Nuggets’ revamped depth and whether the Minnesota Timberwolves belong in the true contender tier. Plus, could the Trail Blazers play with two bigs? And how will the Utah Jazz’s promising young co…
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Latest on Kawhi, NBA Northwest Division breakdown with Steve Jones + NFL week 1 reaction with Justin Boone
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1:48:11Kevin O’Connor & Steve Jones break down the Northwest Division heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. The pair dive into the Thunder’s title defense, Denver Nuggets’ revamped depth and whether the Minnesota Timberwolves belong in the true contender tier. Plus, could the Trail Blazers play with two bigs? And how will the Utah Jazz’s promising young co…
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Debating the 2026 Hall of Fame class: Andre Iguodala, Blake Griffin + Bulls PAY UP for Josh Giddey | The Big Number
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52:25Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine deep dive on the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame class: who's a lock, and who deserves more consideration than they're getting? The duo start with Andre Iguodala, who has one big number going his way that could make him a lock. Next, Dan breaks down the chances of Marques Johnson, Blake Griffin, Shawn Marion and Lamarcus Al…
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Solo Luka, Sengun’s glow-up & Giannis the cheat code: EuroBasket quarterfinals preview with Donatas Urbonas | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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44:23Kevin O’Connor is joined by Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews to break down all the drama & preview the quarterfinals at EuroBasket 2025. From Germany’s dominant squad and Slovenia’s Luka-centric miracle run, to upsets that shook expectations—no favorite is safe. The two take a dive into Serbia’s shocking exit, France’s point guard issues, the impact o…
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Solo Luka, Sengun’s glow-up & Giannis the cheat code: EuroBasket quarterfinals preview with Donatas Urbonas
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44:23Kevin O’Connor is joined by Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews to break down all the drama & preview the quarterfinals at EuroBasket 2025. From Germany’s dominant squad and Slovenia’s Luka-centric miracle run, to upsets that shook expectations—no favorite is safe. The two take a dive into Serbia’s shocking exit, France’s point guard issues, the impact o…
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Kawhi Leonard bombshell, LeBron + Kyrie Cavaliers tenure and Michael Porter Jr.'s hot take | Good Word with Goodwill
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48:06On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus of Yahoo Sports react to the bombshell Pablo Torre report on Kawhi Leonard allegedly receiving $28 million for a ’no-show” job from the Los Angeles Clippers in an attempt to circumvent the salary cap. Vince and Dan unpack all the details including Steve Ballmer’s quick denia…
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Is NBA free agency DEAD? and Kawhi’s ’no show’ job | The Big Number
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1:00:48Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine deep dive into this offseason’s free agency moves—or rather the lack thereof. What’s changed in the NBA that’s keeping All-Star level players with their current teams or moving via trade rather than making moves during free agency? The pair also assess the Clippers’ alleged cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard and…
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NBA Pacific Division breakdown with Legend of Winning + NFL season preview with Ben Solak | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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1:36:40Kevin O’Connor previews EVERY NBA team this month, starting today with the Pacific Division. NBA content creator Legend of Winning joins him to recap the summer and preview the Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Suns and Kings.With the offseason additions made by both teams in Los Angeles, are the Lakers and Clippers in a position to be legitimately dange…
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NBA Pacific Division breakdown with Legend of Winning + NFL season preview with Ben Solak
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1:36:40Kevin O’Connor previews EVERY NBA team this month, starting today with the Pacific Division. NBA content creator Legend of Winning joins him to recap the summer and preview the Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Suns and Kings.With the offseason additions made by both teams in Los Angeles, are the Lakers and Clippers in a position to be legitimately dange…
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One BIG question for every NFL division + Orlando Magic expectations with Kevin Clark
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59:48Kevin O'Connor asks Kevin Clark one BIG question about every NFL division. Is Titans rookie QB Cam Ward criminally underrated? Are we sleeping on Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers? What can we REALLY expect from the Chicago Bears & Carolina Panthers? Plus, the how and why older quarterbacks are having such a positive impact on the league. The pair als…
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One BIG question for every NFL division + Orlando Magic expectations with Kevin Clark | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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59:48Kevin O'Connor asks Kevin Clark one BIG question about every NFL division. Is Titans rookie QB Cam Ward criminally underrated? Are we sleeping on Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers? What can we REALLY expect from the Chicago Bears & Carolina Panthers? Plus, the how and why older quarterbacks are having such a positive impact on the league. The pair als…
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The NBA's eerily quiet offseason, Vince and Jared Greenberg play a game and choose their All-Century teams | Good Word with Goodwill
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56:07On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Jared Greenberg of NBA TV and Turner Sports discuss the NBA offseason being eerily quiet. Is there a big move on the horizon? Next, Vince and Jared play a game of “Better Odds.” Are there better odds that LeBron James will own an NBA team within 3 years or he’ll still actively be play…
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The ‘Nobody Believes In Us' teams + ‘League Pass Darlings’ with Trey Kerby | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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59:54Trey Kerby joins KOC for a look at which NBA teams nobody believes in that could potentially make a deep run, teams who should spend this season taking ‘the next step’ and those who are ‘NBA League Pass darlings’—hard to watch, but still fun! From why the Cavaliers’ postseason hopes still hang in the balance, to the Clippers’ aging but deep roster,…
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The ‘Nobody Believes In Us' teams + ‘League Pass Darlings’ with Trey Kerby
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59:54Trey Kerby joins KOC for a look at which NBA teams nobody believes in that could potentially make a deep run, teams who should spend this season taking ‘the next step’ and those who are ‘NBA League Pass darlings’—hard to watch, but still fun! From why the Cavaliers’ postseason hopes still hang in the balance, to the Clippers’ aging but deep roster,…
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Fantasy Football advice with Matt Harmon + Battlefield 6 impressions with Iron | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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1:05:33Kevin O’Connor is joined by Yahoo Sports NFL Fantasy Football expert Matt Harmon who offers some key drafting advice for this season. With the Cincinnati Bengals defense being as lackluster as it is, should Joe Burrow be a no brainer QB1? They also discuss WRs to target in the later rounds and which rookie running backs will have an immediate impac…
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Fantasy Football advice with Matt Harmon + Battlefield 6 impressions with Iron
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1:05:33Kevin O’Connor is joined by Yahoo Sports NFL Fantasy Football expert Matt Harmon who offers some key drafting advice for this season. With the Cincinnati Bengals defense being as lackluster as it is, should Joe Burrow be a no brainer QB1? They also discuss WRs to target in the later rounds and which rookie running backs will have an immediate impac…
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Warriors outlook, Kevin Durant's influence on Steph Curry and John Wall was a real hooper | Good Word with Goodwill
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1:02:19On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Marcus Thompson give their best and worst case scenarios for some prominent NBA teams for the upcoming season. What went right for the Knicks if Mike Brown wins coach of the year? What went wrong for the Warriors if they have another first round exit? Next, Vince and Marcus react to t…
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NBA Offseason Grades: Utah’s gamble, Pistons’ roster shuffle & Magic on the rise | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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1:13:36Kevin O’Connor is joined by Wosny Lambre to hand out offseason grades across the Eastern and Western Conferences, and EuroBasket. The duo debate Luka Doncic’s weight loss: is it functional or cosmetic? And will it do the Lakers any good regardless? Do the New York Knicks get a good grade for moving on from Thibs and hiring Mike Brown? And did the O…
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NBA Offseason Grades: Utah’s gamble, Pistons’ roster shuffle & Magic on the rise
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1:13:36Kevin O’Connor is joined by Wosny Lambre to hand out offseason grades across the Eastern and Western Conferences, and EuroBasket. The duo debate Luka Doncic’s weight loss: is it functional or cosmetic? And will it do the Lakers any good regardless? Do the New York Knicks get a good grade for moving on from Thibs and hiring Mike Brown? And did the O…
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KOC’s NBA schedule takeaways & NFL fantasy sleepers with Danny Heifetz | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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1:07:49Kevin O’Connor reacts to the 2025-25 NBA schedule and shares the games he’s most excited for this season! Can a revamped Nuggets team challenge the defending champs in OKC? And is the NBA pushing the Chet Holmgren vs. Victor Wembanyama rivalry with home-and-home games at Christmastime? Plus, elite rookie matchups on March 3rd and the biggest ‘retur…
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KOC’s NBA schedule takeaways & NFL fantasy sleepers with Danny Heifetz
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1:07:49Kevin O’Connor reacts to the 2025-25 NBA schedule and shares the games he’s most excited for this season! Can a revamped Nuggets team challenge the defending champs in OKC? And is the NBA pushing the Chet Holmgren vs. Victor Wembanyama rivalry with home-and-home games at Christmastime? Plus, elite rookie matchups on March 3rd and the biggest ‘retur…
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NBA schedule, LeBron vs. Steph, MPJ's awful comments and who should or shouldn't have a podcast | Good Word with Goodwill
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55:11On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus react to NBA Opening Night and Christmas Day games leaking. Which games are the most fascinating? Next, Vince and Dan make their way too early MVP predictions and Vince goes off on Michael Porter Jr.’s gambling comments. Later, Vince and Dan discuss if the Los Angeles Clippe…
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NBA schedule leaks, rookie showdowns & early season predictions with Slightly Biased
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1:00:18Kevin O’Connor is joined by Slightly Biased to break down leaks of NBA Opening Night and Christmas Day matchups ahead of the Thursday full schedule release. One of the biggest games includes no. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks taking on no. 2 pick Dylan Harper and the San Antonio Spurs. But don't miss out on LeBron James vs. St…
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NBA schedule leaks, rookie showdowns & early season predictions with Slightly Biased | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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1:00:18Kevin O’Connor is joined by Slightly Biased to break down leaks of NBA Opening Night and Christmas Day matchups ahead of the Thursday full schedule release. One of the biggest games includes no. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks taking on no. 2 pick Dylan Harper and the San Antonio Spurs. But don't miss out on LeBron James vs. St…
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Wemby + Fox, stagnant Warriors & front office lessons with Grant Liffmann + 7 NFL questions with Nate Tice | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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1:28:01Kevin O’Connor is joined by NBA on NBC's Grant Liffmann to break down De’Aaron Fox’s extension with the San Antonio Spurs. Was it really a good deal or does the team still needs to prioritize getting more shooters? Plus, the pair dives deep into the stalemate between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga. Could the Warriors be holding on t…
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