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Kevin O'Connor

Kevin O'Connor

NBA Staff Writer at The Ringer

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  • English
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Is It Time for LeBron James and the Lakers to Split?

“You’ll love the stories.” That’s what I remember my dad telling me when he got us a subscription to Sports Illustrated around Christmas in 2001. I was only 11. The first cover I can remember featured Michael Jordan with his mouth wide open, eyes locked on the rim, and the ball rolling off his fingertips as he hung in midair between two defenders. The photo was quintessential Jordan … except he was wearing a Wizards jersey. I was too young to have fully appreciated Jordan’s prime years or the si…
11 months ago
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Seven NBA Observations on Joel Embiid’s Injury, LeBron’s Future, an...

It’s officially trade deadline week, folks! We’ve already seen a handful of deals leading up to Thursday’s deadline. Could we see a few more? To get ready, let’s examine the latest with Joel Embiid, the Dejounte Murray stalemate, the Chicago Bulls’ next move, and what’s next for Los Angeles since LeBron James is definitely staying put. Embiid will undergo a procedure for a torn meniscus this week, but the Sixers haven’t ruled out his potential return this season. If his meniscus is repaired, the…
11 months ago
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Has Doc Rivers Fixed the Milwaukee Bucks Already?

Milwaukee is only 8-8 since firing Adrian Griffin and calling a drastic audible on its season. But don’t let that average record fool you: The Bucks have flipped the script since hiring Doc Rivers. Under Griffin, they owned the NBA’s no. 22 ranked defense. Under Rivers, they are up to no. 6, thanks to a blend of smarter schemes, increased effort, and improved in-game adjustments. Now the Bucks are not just playoff bound, but looking more like the Eastern Conference team to beat. During training…
10 months ago
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Eleven NBA Observations on the NCAA Tournament, Zach Edey, and Draf...

It’s April! We’ve entered the final stretch of the NBA regular season, and both Final Fours tip off this weekend. It’s the best time of the year for basketball, really. For this week’s column, we’ll focus on some of the most intriguing performances in the men’s NCAA tournament and how they could affect this June’s draft. Let’s dive in. Going back to school can have its benefits. Just look at Clingan, UConn’s 7-foot-2, 280-pound sophomore center, who is the best player on a team that’s winning by…
9 months ago
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Scouting Bronny James and His 2024 NBA Draft Outlook

Bronny James has the type of athleticism, selfless passing ability, and defensive tenacity that gives him NBA potential. But as a freshman guard at USC, he underwhelmed as a shooter and shot creator, averaging 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game while shooting 36.6 percent from the field and 26.7 percent from 3-point range. If LeBron weren’t his father, Bronny would not be on the 2024 draft radar. “Bronny is nowhere near ready,” an NBA general manager told The Ringer. “He should g…
9 months ago
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The Victor Wembanyama Interview: Spurs Rookie Goes Deep on Year 1

“I’m just a human … or am I?” A smirking Victor Wembanyama posed that question to me toward the end of our interview on Monday, the day after his historic rookie season came to a close. Sometimes I wonder the same thing. Standing at 7-foot-4, Wembanyama towers over everyone in every room and on every court. And there’s a wisdom and maturity about him that’s rare for a 20-year-old. These gifts, both physical and mental, have propelled him to one of the greatest rookie seasons the NBA has ever see…
8 months ago
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The Sixers and Bucks Face Critical Decisions This Offseason

The Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers were popular preseason picks to make the NBA Finals, but on Sunday both teams fell down 3-1 in their respective first-round series. Perhaps we’ll witness a miracle comeback, but odds are that both are headed for early postseason exits. With two Eastern Conference powerhouses facing elimination, let’s examine the biggest question facing both teams this summer. Joel Embiid didn’t sit for even a second in the second half of the Sixers’ Game 4 loss to the N…
8 months ago
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Do LeBron and the Lakers Even Still Make Sense Together?

Editor’s note, May 3, 2024: Just three days after losing to the Denver Nuggets in the first round, the Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham. LeBron James faces a pivotal decision about his future this summer, and the Lakers must consider theirs, too. Should they really mortgage everything again for LeBron, who will turn 40 in December? Can they really trust that the oft-injured Anthony Davis will remain as durable as he did this season as he gets deeper into his 30s? Is sacrificing all…
8 months ago
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Would Paul George Turn the Philadelphia 76ers Into Contenders?

With the Boston Celtics cakewalking their way to the NBA Finals, one can’t help but reflect on the seven other playoff teams that couldn’t make the cut in the decimated Eastern Conference. The Pacers and Magic, both brimming with youthful potential, still need reinforcements. The Cavaliers and Knicks, both plagued by injuries, were always more pretenders than contenders. The Heat and Bucks, both victims of aging rosters and injury woes, find themselves in need of something fresh. And then there’…
7 months ago
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The Derrick White All-Stars: 10 Players Who Could Complete a Contender

The biggest takeaway from this postseason? It might be that having one or two stars isn’t enough to win a title anymore. Building a superteam used to mean convincing superstars to play together, and then filling out the rest of the roster with cheap role players. But maybe now a superteam is about building a deep rotation, with quality players and no exploitable weaknesses. Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens built a title-winning roster around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown b…
6 months ago
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Fifteen NBA Observations on Free Agency, Lauri Markkanen, and the B...

We’re just a few days into 2024 NBA free agency, but there’s been no shortage of movement and ripple effects across the league, headlined by Paul George’s decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers. To examine all the action, here are 15 observations about what has—and hasn’t—happened in NBA free agency so far. Last week, I wrote about how Oklahoma City’s acquisition of Alex Caruso not only served as an upgrade over Josh Giddey, but would also empower Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace to handle the b…
6 months ago