In this episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin is joined by Tom Haberstroh to dive into the latest news and storylines around the NBA.
Knicks’ offensive onslaught leads to 125-101 win against Hornets
The Knicks were down early to the Charlotte Hornets but were able to retake the lead and never looked back in a convincing 125-101 win at MSG.
Harris scores 26, North Florida beats Warner 115-83
Josh Harris scored 26 points as North Florida beat Warner 115-83 on Thursday night. Harris also added 14 rebounds for the Ospreys (6-3). Jaylen Smith scored 19 points while shooting 6 for 13, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc and added six assists.
NBA will return to China with 2 preseason games, 5 years after Daryl Morey-Hong Kong firestorm
The words "Fight For Freedom. Stand With Hong Kong." once created a massive headache for the NBA.
Sundells has triple-double, No. 13 K-State women set record in 110-24 win over USC Upstate
Serena Sundells scored 26 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished a career-high 13 assists to lead No. 13 Kansas State to its largest win ever in a 110-24 romp past South Carolina Upstate on Thursday night. While Sundell was picking up the first triple-double for the Wildcats since Shalee Lehning had her fifth 15 years ago, K-State was surpassing its 78-point win over Arkansas Pine Bluff (115-37) almost exactly 22 years ago. The Wildcats had more field goals (28) than USC Upstate had points and the Spartans had more turnovers (32) than points.
Nikola Jokić passes Magic Johnson for 3rd-most triple-doubles in NBA history
The Nuggets star could easily pass all-time leader Russell Westbrook in the coming years.
Montgomery’s 21 lead Southern Miss past Alabama State 81-64
Cobie Montgomery had 21 points in Southern Miss' 81-64 win over Alabama State on Thursday. Montgomery shot 6 for 10 (6 for 9 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Golden Eagles (4-4). Denijay Harris scored 20 points and added 20 rebounds.
Reniya Kelly scores 18 and No. 16 North Carolina women beat 14th-ranked Kentucky 72-53
North Carolina only made one field goal in the opening five minutes of the third quarter as Kentucky got as close as seven points. But The Tar Heels made five field goals in the final five minutes to take a 50-39 lead into the fourth. Kentucky's opening four baskets of the fourth were from 3-point range to get within 60-51 with 5:52 left on Dazia Lawrence's basket off a nice assist from Georgia Amoore on an inbounds play.
Lonzo Ball thinks father’s Big Baller Brand shoes possibly to blame for injury woes: ‘They were like kickball shoes’
Big Baller Brand got an "F" from both the Better Business Bureau and Lonzo Ball.
Warriors say Draymond Green could return Friday after MRI on calf came back clear
Green missed Tuesday's game with left calf tightness, and will not play Thursday despite the MRI result.
Brown challenges Kings star Fox to unleash fire on his own
Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown challenged De'Aaron Fox to find something that fuels him and unleash it on his own to help reach his full NBA potential.
Warriors provide encouraging MRI results on Draymond’s calf injury
The Golden State Warriors shared encouraging MRI results from Draymond Green's calf injury Thursday.
Ex-G League teammates Green, Kuminga highlight Warriors-Rockets game
Monte Poole highlights one specific matchup to watch in Thursday's Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets game at Chase Center.
Rockets’ Ime Udoka fined $50,000 for profane language, postgame remarks toward officials
Rockets coach Ime Udoka told referee John Goble to "get some f***ing glasses" for what he perceived as missed foul calls.
Why the Rockets are the NBA’s most surprising contender
Houston doesn't have a lot of firepower, so how does it have a top-10 offense?