Kevin O'Connor NBA Senior Analyst Mon, October 19, 2026 at 6:37 PM UTC · 2 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor Show Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Kevin O'Connor is joined by Grant Liffmann of NBC Sports ahead of NBA opening night to break down their biggest questions before the 2026-27 season. They dive into the brutal East playoff race, players who look like future All-Stars, Wembanyama's outlook for the season, the Knicks' contract concerns and more.
The duo also spotlights breakout candidates, debates which stars are under the most pressure and asks which franchises are most likely to blow up their core by season's end.
(7:52) Franz Wagner right shoulder injury
(18:43) Which East teams miss the playoffs?
(22:58) Which team confuses you the most?
(31:48) Which coach is on the hottest seat?
(35:34) Will Knicks contract situation hurt the team?
(43:54) Which star is under the most pressure?
(51:01) Which team is most likely to blow it up?
(54:00) Which preseason development are you buying?
(1:04:22) Will the majority consider Wemby the best player in the world by April?
(1:11:29) What opinion will you walk back by Christmas?
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 28: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 talks with Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks during the first half of Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on April 28, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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