Kevin O'Connor

New podcast! I answer your mailbag questions about NBA Summer League standouts — Burries! Thomas! — and lingering offseason questions. APPLE: tinyurl.com/kcas7cv5 SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/4pn678k3 YOUTUBE: youtu.be/TV6s19aN1ts?is…

Meleek Thomas looks extraordinary for the Cavaliers. Scoring from every spot on the floor and looking comfortable in every way. It makes me think about what we saw from Thomas at Arkansas without Darius Acuff. Thomas averaged 19.2 pts/40 on 55% TS with Acuff on the floor versus 26.5 pts/40 on 62% TS without Acuff, per @CBBAnayltics. Higher volume, higher efficiency. Only a 200+ minute sample, but it's natural to wonder if Thomas would've been a lottery pick had he been handed the keys all year at Arkansas. Especially given how incredible he looks this summer for Cleveland.

Brayden Burries looks like a future star for the Bucks.

Had the chance to speak with Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla and watch him train with the great @Eric_XCMMA. Really fascinating to hear how much MMA has influenced the way he coaches. He’s clearly put in the work himself. Far more than just a fan of the sport. Hard to admit as a Knicks fan, but props where they're due.

Got a mailbag question? Just reply to this. I’m gonna answer some on my podcast recording on Tuesday morning.

Cam Boozer already moves like a veteran. So skilled and so versatile. Hard to believe he’s the youngest player in the NBA.

Man that Caleb Wilson debut was extraordinary last night. Obviously it’s just summer league and he needs to sustain his shooting/creation. But this is precisely what he was working on pre-draft. And the result? Wilson looked like a generational talent.

Caleb Wilson fluid pull up 3 for his first shot of summer league 👀👀👀

@FieldYates Congrats! ❤️

The Yates family became complete one week ago when our third daughter Tatum arrived. She and mom are crushing this first week of life ❤️ Her older sisters are obsessed with the new addition Tatum’s early interests are sleeping, eating, fantasy football and the 2027 NFL Draft

Yaxel Lendeborg looks incredible. I’m especially loving his passing. He’ll be a perfect fit in this Warriors system.

Great news: College Fantasy Football is now on @YahooFantasy 👀🏈

@samesfandiari I might extend this to 52 in the morning cause I am adding Carter Bryant and Hugo Gonzalez so step your game up Sam 🤣🤣

@KevinOConnor I wrote about 51 players to watch in Las Vegas summer league

I wrote about 50 players to watch in Las Vegas NBA Summer League. sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/to…

@robby_dudley I should add Hugo in. Didn’t know he’d be on it for sure when I picked the Celtics players. Will make a revision tomorrow morning. Will rank high. Thanks for the heads up.

@KevinOConnor No Hugo?!

@TheTraeYoung In addition to doing what you do best as a playmaker, should we expect you to play off-ball with more frequency? You’ve been a high % 3-point shooter off the catch in your career. With so many ball handlers on the roster, it seems like a skill to lean into.

You about to get the best version of me🙏🏽

It's a beautiful day for us Bambalievers

"I'm taking my talents to South Beach." The Decision aired 16 years ago today with LeBron James announcing he'd join the Miami Heat. Still the most consequential free agency moment ever?

Just could not possibly be MORE EXCITED to add @JoshNorris, @HaydenWinks and their powerhouse of a show to our roster at Yahoo! Two excellent guys I have so much respect for, who are excellent at what they do and cover fantasy the exact way I want to do it. A massive, massive win. Best fantasy team in the world. Stamp it.

Awesome news. Welcome to the team @JoshNorris and @HaydenWinks!

Gonna miss @TimBontemps' voice in NBA media. A great addition for the Atlanta Hawks!