O’Connor covers the NBA for The Ringer. Since 2014, he’s published an annual NBA Draft Guide. When he’s not analyzing basketball, he plays his guitar.
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NBA Mock Draft 3.0: The College-Only Edition
With March Madness set to begin this week, we’re choosing landing spots for 30 of the top prospects in the NCAA ranks
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Is There a New Alpha in Boston? Plus, Exposing the Lack of Foul Calls.
Verno and KOC discuss Al Horford and Jaylen Brown’s performance in last night’s Celtics win over the Suns
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The NBA Postseason Belief Scale
Verno and KOC discuss their levels of belief in all of the potential playoff teams in each conference
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The Top 50 Prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft
Our expanded big board has everything you need to know about the incoming draft class—from potential no. 1 picks to second-round role players, and everyone in between
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NBA Mock Draft 2.0: What If the Spurs Win the Lottery Again?
Without a Victor Wembanyama–type prospect in this year’s class, the top of the draft is wide open. How might things play out if San Antonio gets the top pick?
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Why the Celtics Are Not Championship Favorites
Big Wos is joined by The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor to talk about the Celtics, the Bucks, and Anthony Edwards missing tip-off
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The Nuggets Sweep the Season Series Against the Celtics, Edwards Drops 44, and Luka’s Historic Performance in a Win Over the Heat
Verno and KOC also quickly check in on the top NBA draft prospects and guys to watch with conference tournaments beginning
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Dame Still Has It, Gearing Up for a Boston-Denver Collision, and Can Wemby Upset Gobert for the DPOY?
Verno and KOC also discuss whether Oklahoma City can match the Lakers’ size, how Gary Harris’s shooting is affecting the Magic, why you should still be wary about the Heat, and the Kings’ fourth-quarter meltdown against the Bulls
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The Upcoming Oscars, a Riverboat Question, and MVP Power Rankings
Tate and KOC get into some NBA talk before Cousin Sal joins to take a look at some odds for the Oscars
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Buying Into the Chet Vs. Wemby Rivalry and the Emerging Warriors, Plus: Has Doc Fixed the Bucks?
Verno and KOC also discuss the playoff picture in the West and Joel Embiid’s plan to return to the Philadelphia 76ers