Chris Vernon & KOC reunite: ‘Semi-Bold Predictions’ for the 2025-26 NBA season | The Kevin O'Connor Show

Yahoo Sports

20 October 2025

Kevin O'Connor and Chris Vernon make semi-bold predictions for the 2025-26 NBA season, including which rookies will break out, MVP hopefuls, and surprise playoff teams. The pair predicts big things for Victor Wembanyama, Devin Booker, and even a potential LeBron James move away from the Lakers. Later, KOC & Verno react to NBA news such as Russell Westbrook signing with the Kings, Michael Jordan's role on NBA on NBC and even talk a little NFL. (0:48) Semi-bold predictions (17:07) Semi-bold predictions continued (47:25) Russell Westbrook signs with Sacramento (52:18) NFL Week 7 reaction (58:57) Expectations for Cedric Coward 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!