The Kevin O'Connor Show

Big NBA Playoff questions & X-factors with Es Baraheni + Moussa Diabate talks Hornets

April 13, 2026·1h 22m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Kevin O’Connor is joined by The Athletic’s Es Baraheni to discuss the biggest questions going into this year’s NBA playoffs. Who’s the league’s most dangerous play-in team? Can LeBron James & the Lakers make it past the first round without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves? Plus, Moussa Diabate joins the show to talk about his growth and give his thoughts on the Charlotte Hornets’ special run going into the play-in tournament. (1:30) Wolves vs. Nuggets RD 1 (15:06) Rockets vs. Lakers RD 1 (19:55) West Play-In preview (25:30) Raptors vs. Cavs RD 1 (29:31) Hawks vs. Knicks RD 1 (32:01) East Play-In preview (42:06) NBA Playoff superlatives (1:01:47) Moussa Diabate joins the show Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

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