NBA Cup Semifinals Are HERE + Ja Check-In, AD Sweepstakes & Draft Class with James Barlowe

Kevin O’Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down the Oklahoma City Thunder dominating the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup quarterfinal as they continue their historic winning streak. Can OKC break the NBA record for the longest single-season win streak? Then, they discuss the San Antonio Spurs' victory over the Los Angeles Lakers without superstar Victor Wembanyama and share their picks for who will reign supreme in the NBA Cup.

Next, the duo dives into why the NBA is seeing a rise in calf strains across the league and shares their thoughts on the NBA’s response. And, are the Grizzlies better without Ja Morant? Where are potential landing spots for Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Plus, James Barlowe joins KOC's Draft Class to discuss AJ Dybansta’s electric game against Clemson, Darryn Peterson’s return to Kansas and how Nate Ament can bounce back from his struggles.

0:00 - Intro
0:09 - OKC defeats Phoenix in NBA Cup quarterfinals
5:32 - Spurs beat Lakers in NBA Cup quarterfinals
8:15 - Thunder vs. Spurs NBA Cup semifinal preview
12:22 - Increase of calf strain injuries in the NBA
23:15 - Knicks vs. Magic NBA Cup semifinal preview
33:44 - Ja's last chance to make things right with Memphis
42:45 - Queen continues to shine for Pelicans
45:38 - Anthony Davis trade suitors
56:24 - Draft Class with James Barlowe 
56:39 - AJ Dybantsa lifts BYU to comeback win vs. Clemson
1:03:41 - Darryn Peterson returns to Kansas lineup
1:06:41 - Nate Ament struggles for Tennessee
1:10:58 - 4th & 5th picks in 2026 NBA Draft

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