Kevin O'Connor welcomes Adam Mares for a rapid-fire ‘Trick or Treat’ Halloween special. From Austin Reaves’ breakout start for the Lakers to the Pelicans’ locker room woes, Adam and KOC determine which teams and trends are merely illusions and which are genuine treats.

The pair breaks down Jonathan Kuminga’s impressive start for Golden State, Miami’s innovative offense and why Paolo Banchero may not be the right star for Orlando’s future. Plus, is the full-court press revolution here to stay?

(0:42) Austin Reaves All-NBA?
(4:22) Winless NBA teams
(8:47) Jamal Murray’s best season yet?
(10:23) Miami’s new offense
(16:53) Can Bulls & 76ers really contend?
(24:29) Magic struggle to start season
(30:08) Has Kuminga figured it out with GSW?
(34:04) Full-court press popularity
(39:02) Can stars maintain their current stat lines?
(43:08) Is Kon Knueppel the new Klay Thompson?
(47:16) Jazz 2-2 to start season
(49:19) Cam Johnson, David Adelman & Nuggets
(53:07) NBA Cup begins Friday

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Kevin O'Connor is joined by Dane Moore, host of the Dane Moore NBA Show, to dig into the Timberwolves' complicated point guard situation and the team's shifting identity in a stacked Western Conference. Recorded before the news of Anthony Edwards' hamstring injury, Kevin & Dane react to his evolving role as a potential lead guard with Julius Randle acting as an offensive hub. Plus, why is Minnesota’s defensive rating sliding in non-Gobert minutes?

The pair also react to the Lakers stellar start to the season, powered by outstanding performances from Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton & Austin Reaves. Elsewhere in the NBA, the Pacers deal with an overwhelming amount of injuries as they start the season 0-3 and the Trail Blazers step up their full-court press.

(0:34) Early impressions of Timberwolves

(22:06) Pacers start season 0-3

(24:52) Lakers stars shine even without LeBron

(30:11) Trail Blazers defensive improvements

(32:30) League-wide increase of full-court press

(47:13) KOC’s week 1 reactions

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Kevin O’Connor is joined Spike Eskin to discuss VJ Edgecombe’s incredible rookie debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in their win over the Boston Celtics and debate whether Sixers fans should be concerned about Joel Embiid. Kevin is then joined by Kirk Henderson to unpack Victor Wembanyama’s dominant performance against the Dallas Mavericks and ask what's going wrong with Dallas’ current lineup.

KOC reacts to the news that Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups and at least 30 others were arrested by the FBI on allegations of illegal gambling. Later, Jonathan Macri joins the show to talk the Knicks first win of the Mike Brown era against the Cleveland Cavaliers.


(0:16) Kirk Henderson on Mavs loss to Spurs
(16:42) Rozier, Billups & other arrested
(20:35) Spike Eskin on 76ers victory vs. Celtics
(43:47) Jonathan Macri on Knicks win vs. Cavs

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Kevin O’Connor welcomes Andrew Sharp to break down the NBA’s opening night action. From the double-overtime Rockets-Thunder thriller and SGA’s game-winning free throw to standout performances by Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, the duo examine early trends and dynasty potential in Oklahoma City. Kevin and Andrew also spotlight Lakers-Warriors, questioning Deandre Ayton’s usage and what LeBron James’ odd body language on the bench might mean for his future in LA.

Then, Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey joins the show to break down his game, from implementing dribble-handoff sets to why he wants to perfect the mid-post. Ace talks learning reads, modeling his game after Kevin Durant, embracing life in Utah and his rookie goals.

(0:34) Rockets vs. Thunder recap

(21:16) Warriors vs. Lakers recap

(42:44) NBA on NBC

(1:08:44) Ace Bailey joins the show

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Bobby Marks to preview the 2025 NBA season and react to major preseason headlines, including Russell Westbrook signing with the Sacramento Kings and Keegan Murray’s extension. The pair discuss whether Lonzo Ball is the most underrated offseason addition, if the Spurs are being undervalued, whether the Pistons and Timberwolves can take the leap from good to great and more.

Then, Tyrese Haliburton joins KOC and the pair predicts the next big NBA trends. Will double-big lineups dominate the league again? Could more teams incorporate the full-court press? And what’s contributing to the decline in pick-and-roll usage?

Kevin is then joined by Dan Titus who shares advice for drafting your fantasy basketball team.

(0:39) 16 big questions with Bobby Marks
(52:27) Tyrese Haliburton joins the show
(1:11:38) Fantasy basketball advice with Dan Titus

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Kevin O’Connor and Kenny Beecham dive into the most underrated teams ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season who are sure to become ‘League Pass Darlings.’ Kenny makes the case for the Bulls’ young squad, KOC lays out the potential of Orlando’s ‘other guys’ and the duo speculates on whether the Brooklyn Nets are already tanking.

Later, Kevin is joined by John Daigle to recap Week 6 of the NFL season and share fantasy football advice. Are Baker Mayfield & Drake Maye really in contention for MVP? Plus, which players to target on the waiver wire after a huge number of wide receivers were injured over the weekend.

(0:21) NBA ‘League Pass Darlings’ preview
(1:02) 2025 Rookie class expectations
(4:50) Jalen Johnson & Atlanta Hawks
(9:39) Increase in double big lineups
(14:49) Orlando’s ‘other guys’
(19:58) Chicago Bulls expectations
(26:01) Anfernee Simons & Boston Celtics
(30:49) Aaron Gordon expectations
(35:23) Are Nets already tanking?
(40:25) Expectations for Charlotte Hornets
(47:50) Zion Williams & New Orleans Pelicans
(53:19) NFL 6 Points with John Daigle

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Kevin O’Connor answers fans' biggest questions ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, starting with questions about if Giannis will still be in Milwaukee at the end of the season what with all the trade rumors surrounding him. What teams could actually put together appealing trade packages for Giannis?

KOC weighs in on the Dallas Mavericks’ low floor and high ceiling, and reveals his favorite sleeper rookie prospects. Plus, hear KOC’s optimistic takes on breakout teams like the Utah Jazz, how the Philadelphia 76ers could surprise us all and the evolving future of the Indiana Pacers.

(0:30) Which team has best Giannis trade package?
(9:08) Mavs could contend, or TANK
(12:06) Rookie sleeper picks
(14:41) Is KOC wrong about Kuminga's fit with Golden State?
(16:39) Can Utah & Ace Bailey take the next step?
(20:06) Will the 76ers be this season's surprise team?
(24:58) Can Luka win MVP this season?
(27:56) The Wemby-Kornet connection in San Antonio

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Kevin O’Connor and Amin Elhassan predict what will be the biggest plot lines in the 2025-26 NBA season. How far will the effects of the NBA investigation into the Clippers reach? And, the Warriors signed Jonathan Kuminga, but NOW what?

Later, KOC is joined by Warren Sharp to break down the biggest moments from NFL Week 5: from an elite performance from Drake Maye against the Buffalo Bills, to the abysmal 0-5 New York Jets, and everything in between.

(0:53) Ripple effects of Clippers investigation
(9:04) What heights can Wemby reach this season?
(13:48) Warriors next steps with Kuminga signed
(20:40) Will Mike Brown make Knicks contenders?
(27:12) Houston adjustments without VanVleet
(34:52) Will Jamal Murray return to form?
(40:25) Suns arena renamed again
(43:31) Impact of new media rights deal on fans
(48:20) Six Points! NFL Week 5 reactions

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