Kevin O'Connor
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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How Can Patrick Beverley Help the Timberwolves?
Plus, Verno and KOC wrap up their takeaways from summer league and get into news from around the league
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Davion Mitchell, Payton Pritchard, and the Knicks at Summer League
Plus, Joel Embiid and Marcus Smart sign extensions and Memphis sends Patrick Beverley to Minnesota
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Evaluating the Young Cores of the Hawks, Raptors, and Pelicans After Summer League
Plus, KOC and J. Kyle Mann break down the Grizzlies-Clippers trade
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Mirin Fader on Her New Giannis Antetokounmpo Biography
Plus, Verno and KOC dive into all of their summer league observations
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First Impressions of This Year’s Rookie Class in Summer League
Verno and KOC also talk about the sophomore players in summer league, including Desmond Bane, Obi Toppin, and Tyrese Maxey, as well as the veteran players who have popped up
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Andre Iguodala Returns to the Warriors and More Transactions Around the League
Plus, KOC and Verno preview the Olympic gold-medal game between France and Team USA
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The Golden State Warriors Are Back to Being Title Contenders
KOC breaks down how players like Jonathan Kuminga and Otto Porter Jr. will affect the team this year
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No Bull—Chicago’s Reshaped Roster Could Be a Threat
Splashy moves for Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan have changed the Bulls’ trajectory. But did they put enough around Zach LaVine—especially on defense—to become a major player in the East?
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Ten Free Agency Questions on the Bulls, Celts, Heat, and More With Kevin O’Connor
KOC joins Bill to discuss the past couple days of NBA moves
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Free Agency Shuffles, Surprise Contracts, and NBA Draft Reactions
KOC and Verno break down the big trades and deals that went down on first night of free agency and also discuss the NBA draft