Analyzing Big Free Agents and NBA Summer League Prospects: Who’s Up Next?

The Kevin O’Connor Show: Free Agency and Trades

In the latest episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show, the hosts delve into the big names still available in free agency, including Bradley Beal, Damian Lillard, Chris Paul, and Al Horford. Notably, they explore the implications of a recent three-way trade involving the Clippers, Heat, and Jazz, which saw Norman Powell making his way to Miami, John Collins heading to Los Angeles, and Utah acquiring Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, along with a 2027 second-round draft pick from the Clippers.

NBA Summer League Insights

The conversation shifts to the upcoming NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, where KOC and Tom Haberstroh assess the players with the most on the line this summer, highlighting Dalton Knecht as a key figure to watch. Additionally, the two discuss the NBA’s new “heave” rule, which has stirred up some chatter among fans and analysts alike.

Episode Breakdown

In the segment breakdown, listeners can expect discussions about the trade’s winners and losers around the 0:49 mark, insights into the best possible teams for the remaining free agents starting at 24:26, and an exploration of the Summer League’s most intriguing prospects towards the end (49:15). For a comprehensive look into this episode, viewers can tune in on YouTube and explore more from the Yahoo Sports podcast lineup.