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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2022 NBA Mock Draft: Trade Talks Heat Up Inside the Top 10
Will someone trade up to no. 4 to select Jaden Ivey? Here’s the latest intel and projections as a number of teams mull making a move before draft night.
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Game 6 Preview, Playoff Lessons, and Lakers Rumors With Daman Rangoola
Plus, explaining why teams that don’t spend money shouldn’t complain about teams that do
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NBA Mock Draft 4.0 With Kevin O’Connor
With the 2022 NBA draft drawing near, The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor shares his latest mock draft, which includes picks for each spot in the first round of the draft
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The Andrew Wiggins Game, What Went Wrong With the Celtics, and Meeting Paolo Banchero
Plus, Verno and KOC discuss how the Warriors’ willingness to go into the luxury tax is what differentiates them from other franchises
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2022 NBA Mock Draft: Jabari Moves to No. 1
Do the Magic have their man? Plus, there’s a slew of new names inside the top 10. Here’s the latest intel and buzz as draft night rapidly approaches.
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Aftermath of Game 3 in Boston, Is Draymond Confident or Arrogant, and Who Would You Take No. 1?
Also, Verno and KOC discuss the importance of role players stepping up in the NBA Finals
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Boston Gets Revenge, Draymond Chants, and Utah Trades With Kevin O’Connor
Plus, a ‘Stranger Things’ review from Zoe Simmons
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How the Warriors Bounced Back in Game 2, Our Favorite Beatles, and a Head-Coaching Update
Plus, Verno and KOC discuss different ideas for how the Celtics can try to slow down Steph Curry in Game 3
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Seven NBA Observations on the Jazz’s Drama, the NBA Finals, and More
Quin Snyder is out in Utah. Is Donovan Mitchell next? Plus, my thoughts on whether the Celtics have an ace up their sleeve, and some early trade rumors ahead of the draft and free agency.
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Recapping an Amazing Game 1 and Witnessing the Birth of a Star
Verno and KOC recap the Celtics’ comeback victory, and KOC fully believes we are witnessing Jayson Tatum’s ascension into superstardom