On this episode of the Kevin O’Connor Present, Kevin is joined by Tom Haberstroh to dive into the most recent information and storylines across the NBA. Kevin kicks issues off solo as he reacts to the Denver Nuggets getting walloped by the Cleveland Cavaliers, as Kevin goes factors out Jamal Murray’s incapability to assist Nikola Jokic win video games and whether or not there is a transfer the Nuggets may make to avoid wasting their season.
Later, KOC and Tom Haberstroh dive into the Los Angeles Lakers’ ongoing struggles and discover potential fixes for the workforce. They dissect JJ Redick’s fiery critiques of the Lakers, together with their lack of effort and communication on protection. Are LeBron James and Anthony Davis working on empty already? The blokes additionally talk about the potential of buying and selling for large names like Zach LaVine, and even shifting on from AD because the Lakers search for solutions.
From there, they flip their consideration to the Miami Warmth’s latest dominant win over the Lakers, assessing whether or not the Warmth’s victory is extra about their success or LA’s decline. Plus, with commerce rumors swirling round Brandon Ingram, KOC and Tom weigh in on the New Orleans Pelicans’ rocky season and what Ingram’s future may appear to be.
Later within the present, the dialog shifts to Ja Morant’s shift away from dunking, Khris Middleton’s significance to the Milwaukee Bucks and what it means for the title race.
(00:25) – KOC on the Nuggets
(5:45) – What’s improper with the Lakers?
(28:20) – Brandon Ingram commerce hypothesis
(32:45) – Ja Morant is finished dunking
(38:25) – Khris Middleton returns to the Bucks