Kevin O'Connor is joined by Adam Mares to break down the biggest storylines from around the NBA, including Nikola Jokic's early bid for another MVP, Luka Doncic's struggles with the Dallas Mavericks, the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers, whether Oklahoma City should go all-in, some key injury news and much more.Kevin and Adam start with Nikola Jokic's big night, as the duo break down what's changed about the Joker's game this year that's made him even more dangerous and why Russell Westbrook fits so well in Denver's scheme. On the other side of Sunday night's game, the Dallas Mavericks are now 5-5, and Luka Doncic's lack of development so far this season is starting to catch up with them.Joel Embiid makes his return Tuesday night, and Kevin and Adam discuss how the Philadelphia 76ers can best utilize him if they want to be a legitimate playoff team. The Sixers aren't the only team affected by injuries so far this season, as the Oklahoma City Thunder are treading water without a few key players. The hosts discuss whether or not OKC needs to break the bank and go all-in this season with a player like Giannis.Later, Kevin and Adam discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers starting the season 12-0 and how far that could last, plus what's not clicking with the Milwaukee Bucks. The duo finish up by answering a mailbag question on how Jayson Tatum's early successes could raise the ceiling for the Boston Celtics.(0:50) - Why Nikola Jokic is already playing at an MVP level(16:15) - Luka Doncic's early struggles(22:30) - How Sixers can best build around Joel Embiid(29:30) - NBA injury madness: time for OKC to make a move?(39:55) - How long can the Cavaliers stay undefeated?(45:10) - Things just aren't clicking yet in Milwaukee(47:20) - Does Jayson Tatum's play raise Celtics ceiling?Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at <a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj">https://apple.co/3zEuTQj</a> or at <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/podcasts/">Yahoo Sports Podcasts</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Kevin O'Connor is joined by Adam Mares to break down the biggest storylines from around the NBA, including Nikola Jokic's early bid for another MVP, Luka Doncic's struggles with the Dallas Mavericks, the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers, whether Oklahoma City should go all-in, some key injury news and much more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kevin and Adam start with Nikola Jokic's big night, as the duo break down what's changed about the Joker's game this year that's made him even more dangerous and why Russell Westbrook fits so well in Denver's scheme. On the other side of Sunday night's game, the Dallas Mavericks are now 5-5, and Luka Doncic's lack of development so far this season is starting to catch up with them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Joel Embiid makes his return Tuesday night, and Kevin and Adam discuss how the Philadelphia 76ers can best utilize him if they want to be a legitimate playoff team. The Sixers aren't the only team affected by injuries so far this season, as the Oklahoma City Thunder are treading water without a few key players. The hosts discuss whether or not OKC needs to break the bank and go all-in this season with a player like Giannis.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Later, Kevin and Adam discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers starting the season 12-0 and how far that could last, plus what's not clicking with the Milwaukee Bucks. The duo finish up by answering a mailbag question on how Jayson Tatum's early successes could raise the ceiling for the Boston Celtics.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(0:50) - Why Nikola Jokic is already playing at an MVP level&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(16:15) - Luka Doncic's early struggles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(22:30) - How Sixers can best build around Joel Embiid&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(29:30) - NBA injury madness: time for OKC to make a move?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(39:55) - How long can the Cavaliers stay undefeated?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(45:10) - Things just aren't clicking yet in Milwaukee&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(47:20) - Does Jayson Tatum's play raise Celtics ceiling?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://apple.co/3zEuTQj&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt; or at &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/podcasts/"&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yahoo Sports Podcasts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Kevin O'Connor is joined by Adam Mares to break down the biggest storylines from around the NBA, including Nikola Jokic's early bid for another MVP, Luka Doncic's struggles with the Dallas Mavericks, the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers, whether Oklahoma City should go all-in, some key injury news and much more.

Peak Jokic, Westbrook’s revival, the undefeated Cavaliers & NBA injury madness

The 2024-2025 NBA season is around its 9-game mark as of Thursday night, so Kevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to share 9 observations about the league and its trends at this roughly 10% completion point in the season.Can the Philadelphia 76ers survive their atrocious start without Tyrese Maxey and with Joel Embiid slated to play his first game of the season this Tuesday against New York? What adjustments need to be made in San Antonio to get Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul playing complementary basketball that bolsters Wemby's strengths? Will Zion Williamson ever be Zion Williamson again? All that and more on today's Kevin O'Connor Show.(0:50) - Sixers aren't who we thought they were(5:10) - Can anything fix the east vs. west conference imbalance?(7:10) - Cavs are 9-0, can they get to 60 wins?(10:30) - Should NBA abandon conferences and go to 58 games?(16:00) - How can CP3 and Wemby get on the same page?(25:45) - Kings can reach a new level with DeRozan add(28:40) - Can Zion ever be Zion again?(34:20) - Jalen Johnson's usage is crazy(38:22) - Ja Morant is back with a vengeance🖥️ Watch this <a href="https://youtu.be/0J4LxoZJuQs">full episode on YouTube</a>Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at <a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj">https://apple.co/3zEuTQj</a> or at <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/podcasts/">Yahoo Sports Podcasts</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;The 2024-2025 NBA season is around its 9-game mark as of Thursday night, so Kevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to share 9 observations about the league and its trends at this roughly 10% completion point in the season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Can the Philadelphia 76ers survive their atrocious start without Tyrese Maxey and with Joel Embiid slated to play his first game of the season this Tuesday against New York? What adjustments need to be made in San Antonio to get Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul playing complementary basketball that bolsters Wemby's strengths? Will Zion Williamson ever be Zion Williamson again? All that and more on today's &lt;i&gt;Kevin O'Connor Show.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(0:50) - Sixers aren't who we thought they were&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(5:10) - Can anything fix the east vs. west conference imbalance?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(7:10) - Cavs are 9-0, can they get to 60 wins?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(10:30) - Should NBA abandon conferences and go to 58 games?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(16:00) - How can CP3 and Wemby get on the same page?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(25:45) - Kings can reach a new level with DeRozan add&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(28:40) - Can Zion ever be Zion again?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(34:20) - Jalen Johnson's usage is crazy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(38:22) - Ja Morant is back with a vengeance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;🖥️ &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Watch this &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://youtu.be/0J4LxoZJuQs"&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;full episode on YouTube&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://apple.co/3zEuTQj&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt; or at &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/podcasts/"&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yahoo Sports Podcasts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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The 2024-2025 NBA season is around its 9-game mark as of Thursday night, so Kevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to share 9 observations about the league and its trends at this roughly 10% completion point in the season. 

9 NBA Observations: Wemby needs to step up, Sixers in trouble & more

On today's episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin is joined by True Hoops' David Thorpe to discuss the biggest headlines from the start of the NBA season. They break down the reason for the Golden State Warriors' hot start this year and what has held back Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton.Also on today's show, they discuss the emergence of Gradey Dick for the Toronto Raptors and what will happen to the San Antonio Spurs without Gregg Popovich. They wrap up the episode with mailbag questions from listeners, ranging from how the Pistons can become competitive and which team will turn into a soap opera. (5:54) The Warriors hot start(13:30) Gradey Dick's big second year(21:47) Gregg Popovich's health issue(24:22) What is wrong with Tyrese Haliburton?(33:25) Pacers trade targets(40:02) Fixing the Pistons(43:03) Soap Opera teams(51:31) Bright future teams

<description>&lt;p&gt;On today's episode of &lt;i&gt;The Kevin O'Connor Show, &lt;/i&gt;Kevin is joined by True Hoops' David Thorpe to discuss the biggest headlines from the start of the NBA season. They break down the reason for the Golden State Warriors' hot start this year and what has held back Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also on today's show, they discuss the emergence of Gradey Dick for the Toronto Raptors and what will happen to the San Antonio Spurs without Gregg Popovich. They wrap up the episode with mailbag questions from listeners, ranging from how the Pistons can become competitive and which team will turn into a soap opera. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(5:54) The Warriors hot start&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(13:30) Gradey Dick's big second year&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(21:47) Gregg Popovich's health issue&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(24:22) What is wrong with Tyrese Haliburton?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(33:25) Pacers trade targets&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(40:02) Fixing the Pistons&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(43:03) Soap Opera teams&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(51:31) Bright future teams&lt;/p&gt;
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On today's episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin is joined by True Hoops' David Thorpe to discuss the biggest headlines from the start of the NBA season. They break down the reason for the Golden State Warriors' hot start this year and what has held back Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton.

Are the Warriors for real? Plus Haliburton’s struggles, NBA Soap Opera teams & is Gradey Dick making a leap?

Kevin O'Connor, along with Tom Haberstroh, wonders if it's time for the Bucks to trade away Giannis and Damian Lillard, how many 5x5 games Wembanyama will have and why aren't rookies playing more? (00:00) - Time for the Bucks to panic? (08:05) - Should Milwaukee trade Giannis and Damian Lillard? (18:00) - Can the Grizzlies survive more injuries? (24:00) - Victor Wembanyama gets another 5x5 (33:00) - Paolo Banchero is one of several stars facing injury (37:00) - Why aren't the NBA's rookies playing more? (44:20) - Ryan Dunn for Rookie of the Year? (52:00) - Is Anthony Edwards shooting too many 3s? On this episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Tom Haberstroh joins Kevin and the show starts with a conversation about the 1-4 Milwaukee Bucks and whether it's time for them to panic and start looking for trade destinations for Giannis, Damian Lillard and Brook Lopez.The Memphis Grizzlies, coming off of a definitive win over the Bucks, seem to be the picture of stability but their injury issues from last year might be crashing the party yet again.Spurs' center Victor Wembanyama became the 3rd player in NBA history to net more than a single 5x5 game. How many will he have in his career? And why isn't the Spurs offense better when he's on the floor?The guys use the news of Paolo Banchero's oblique injury to talk about the six players that were all-stars last season and are currently dealing with injuries at the start of the NBA season.Things are trending upward, but Tom points out that rookies are playing fewer minutes than ever to start the season. How can we get the Rockets to free Reed Sheppard? And is Ryan Dunn the favorite to win Rookie of the Year right now?Finally, the guys talk about why they're worried about Anthony Edwards shooting more 3-pointers and discuss why nobody is noticing the uptick in dunks as well as long-range shots. Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at <a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj">https://apple.co/3zEuTQj</a> or at <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/podcasts/">Yahoo Sports Podcasts</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Kevin O'Connor, along with Tom Haberstroh, wonders if it's time for the Bucks to trade away Giannis and Damian Lillard, how many 5x5 games Wembanyama will have and why aren't rookies playing more?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(00:00) - Time for the Bucks to panic?&lt;br /&gt;(08:05) - Should Milwaukee trade Giannis and Damian Lillard?&lt;br /&gt;(18:00) - Can the Grizzlies survive more injuries?&lt;br /&gt;(24:00) - Victor Wembanyama gets another 5x5&lt;br /&gt;(33:00) - Paolo Banchero is one of several stars facing injury&lt;br /&gt;(37:00) - Why aren't the NBA's rookies playing more?&lt;br /&gt;(44:20) - Ryan Dunn for Rookie of the Year?&lt;br /&gt;(52:00) - Is Anthony Edwards shooting too many 3s?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On this episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Tom Haberstroh joins Kevin and the show starts with a conversation about the 1-4 Milwaukee Bucks and whether it's time for them to panic and start looking for trade destinations for Giannis, Damian Lillard and Brook Lopez.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Memphis Grizzlies, coming off of a definitive win over the Bucks, seem to be the picture of stability but their injury issues from last year might be crashing the party yet again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spurs' center Victor Wembanyama became the 3rd player in NBA history to net more than a single 5x5 game. How many will he have in his career? And why isn't the Spurs offense better when he's on the floor?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The guys use the news of Paolo Banchero's oblique injury to talk about the six players that were all-stars last season and are currently dealing with injuries at the start of the NBA season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Things are trending upward, but Tom points out that rookies are playing fewer minutes than ever to start the season. How can we get the Rockets to free Reed Sheppard? And is Ryan Dunn the favorite to win Rookie of the Year right now?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finally, the guys talk about why they're worried about Anthony Edwards shooting more 3-pointers and discuss why nobody is noticing the uptick in dunks as well as long-range shots.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://apple.co/3zEuTQj&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt; or at &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/podcasts/"&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yahoo Sports Podcasts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Kevin O'Connor, along with Tom Haberstroh, wonders if it's time for the Bucks to trade away Giannis and Damian Lillard, how many 5x5 games Wembanyama will have and why aren't rookies playing more?

Bucks panic button, Wembanyama's 5x5 & a slow start for rookies

On today's episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin kicks things off with help from Daman Rangoola as the duo give their instant takeaways from Monday night's games, including the Los Angeles Lakers looking promising even in defeat, the Denver Nuggets looking concerning even in victory, Paolo Banchero dropping 50, hype for the Boston Celtics and some early concern over the Milwaukee Bucks and Daman's favorite nicknames for Victor Wembanyama.Later, Kevin is joined by Minnesota Timberwolves podcaster Dane Moore to discuss the drastic changes to the Timberwolves roster and lineup. They dissect the increased three-point volume for young star Anthony Edwards, and explain what fans should expect from his new play style. They also project the best options for the Timberwolves lineup with new faces like Rob Dillingham and Julius Randle in the mix.To wrap the show, Kevin answers questions from listeners on this week's mailbag. He covers the difference between the perception for Jayson Tatum and Anthony Edwards, if the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder could win 70 games and artists similar to Father John Misty.(00:45) Phoenix Suns beat Los Angeles Lakers(12:00) Denver Nuggets beat Toronto Raptors(23:10) Orlando Magic beat Detroit Pistons(26:05) Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee Bucks(38:30) Anthony Edwards' shot selection(53:35) The Timberwolves best lineup(1:05:50) Mailbag(1:06:10) Jayson Tatum vs Anthony Edwards(1:07:30) Can a team win 70 games?(1:08:10) Father John Misty

<description>&lt;p&gt;On today's episode of &lt;i&gt;The Kevin O'Connor Show, &lt;/i&gt;Kevin kicks things off with help from Daman Rangoola as the duo give their instant takeaways from Monday night's games, including the Los Angeles Lakers looking promising even in defeat, the Denver Nuggets looking concerning even in victory, Paolo Banchero dropping 50, hype for the Boston Celtics and some early concern over the Milwaukee Bucks and Daman's favorite nicknames for Victor Wembanyama.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Later, Kevin is joined by&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;Minnesota Timberwolves podcaster Dane Moore to discuss the drastic changes to the Timberwolves roster and lineup. They dissect the increased three-point volume for young star Anthony Edwards, and explain what fans should expect from his new play style. They also project the best options for the Timberwolves lineup with new faces like Rob Dillingham and Julius Randle in the mix.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To wrap the show, Kevin answers questions from listeners on this week's mailbag. He covers the difference between the perception for Jayson Tatum and Anthony Edwards, if the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder could win 70 games and artists similar to Father John Misty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(00:45) Phoenix Suns beat Los Angeles Lakers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(12:00) Denver Nuggets beat Toronto Raptors&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(23:10) Orlando Magic beat Detroit Pistons&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(26:05) Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee Bucks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(38:30) Anthony Edwards' shot selection&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(53:35) The Timberwolves best lineup&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(1:05:50) Mailbag&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(1:06:10) Jayson Tatum vs Anthony Edwards&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(1:07:30) Can a team win 70 games?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(1:08:10) Father John Misty&lt;/p&gt;
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On today's episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin kicks things off with help from Daman Rangoola as the duo give their instant takeaways from Monday night's games, including the Los Angeles Lakers looking promising even in defeat, the Denver Nuggets looking concerning even in victory, Paolo Banchero dropping 50, hype for the Boston Celtics and some early concern over the Milwaukee Bucks and Daman's favorite nicknames for Victor Wembanyama.
Later, Kevin is joined by Minnesota Timberwolves podcaster Dane Moore to discuss the drastic changes to the Timberwolves roster and lineup.

KD beats LeBron, Nuggets & Bucks panic meter, Banchero drops 50 & Wolves deep dive

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