Kevin O'Connor
Senior Staff Writer
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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What Do the Nets Need Before the Trade Deadline?
With Nic Claxton breaking out, the Brooklyn Nets could be more dangerous than ever when Kevin Durant returns. But league sources say the Nets aren’t being complacent on the trade market.
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Determining the NBA’s Buyers and Sellers
Verno and KOC discuss the NBA trade rumor mill
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The Clippers Must Go All In Before the Trade Deadline
With Kawhi looking like Kawhi and the West wide open, the Clips need to push their remaining chips into the middle and chase a title. Why? They’ve got no other choice.
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Celtics-Warriors Takeaways, Plus Cavs Love, Luka’s Demands, and the Hot Heat
Verno and KOC also discuss top prospect Victor Wembanyama and The Ringer’s NBA Draft Guide
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Latest Prospect Rankings and Previewing The Ringer’s NBA Draft Guide
KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss recent performances from Alabama’s Brandon Miller, Florida State’s Baba Miller, and Kentucky’s Cason Wallace
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The Bleak Future Suns, Kessler or Gobert, and NBA Trade Targets
Plus, talking Jaren Jackson Jr.’s impact with the Grizzlies and Mike Brown’s influence on the Kings
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Coach Verno, Scared Simmons, and the Latest Trade Rumors
Verno and KOC also take a look at the standings and predict which teams on the outside still have a chance to make the postseason
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Analyzing Cam Whitmore, Jarace Walker, and UConn’s Rising Prospects
KOC and J. Kyle Mann also discuss Kentucky’s lackluster season
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Tales From the Couch: Jazz, Raptors, Heat, and Magic. Plus Betting on Healthy Contenders, Either-Or on Mobley, and Best Fits for Wembanyama With Kevin O’Connor
Ryen covers the latest NBA games and discusses LaMelo Ball, Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes, and more with KOC
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Why the Lakers Owe LeBron Nothing, Plus the NBA Halfway Point Check-In
KOC and Verno also discuss Kevin Durant’s injury