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Good Word with GoodwillKawhi Leonard bombshell, LeBron + Kyrie Cavaliers tenure and Michael Porter Jr.'s hot takeOn this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus of Yahoo Sports react to the bombshell Pablo Torre report on Kawhi Leonard allegedly receiving $28 million for a ’no-show” job from the Los Angeles Clippers in an attempt to circumvent the salary cap. Vince and Dan unpack all the details including Steve Ballmer’s quick denial of any wrongdoings.Next, Vince and Dan take a look at Nike’s most recent LeBron James commercial. Is Nike getting the ball rolling on how to market James with the end of his career looming? The two also reac...
2025-09-0348 minGood Word with GoodwillThe NBA's eerily quiet offseason, Vince and Jared Greenberg play a game and choose their All-Century teamsOn this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Jared Greenberg of NBA TV and Turner Sports discuss the NBA offseason being eerily quiet. Is there a big move on the horizon?Next, Vince and Jared play a game of “Better Odds.” Are there better odds that LeBron James will own an NBA team within 3 years or he’ll still actively be playing? Are there better odds Luka Doncic will make an all-defensive team or become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer?Later, Vince and Jared make their choices for the All-Century team and deba...
2025-08-2756 minGood Word with GoodwillKnicks outlook under Mike Brown, Luka Doncic on a mission and LeBron's next business ventureOn this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Ian Begley discuss the outlook for the New York Knicks with Mike Brown at the helm.Next, Vince and Ian react to Luka Doncic’s slim stature and how it can benefit him on the court.Later, Vince and Ian unpack LeBron James’ potential plan for creating an international basketball league and is it leverage for him to eventually own an NBA team.(1:31) New York Knicks outlook under Mike Brown(12:01) Is Mikal Bridges future with Knicks tied to Giannis Antetokounmpo?
2025-07-3146 minGood Word with GoodwillChris Paul returns to Los Angeles, WNBA players want more money and will next season be LeBron's farewell tour?On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and J.A. Adande discuss if the Los Angeles Clippers have elevated themselves to one of the top teams in the Western Conference after signing Chris Paul and various other free agents.Next, Vince and J.A. give their thoughts on whether they believe LeBron James will retire next season and how the Lakers organization will handle it.Later, Vince and J.A. unpack the tension between the WNBA and its players as they seek a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.(2:39) Do the Clippers...
2025-07-221h 04Good Word with GoodwillIs a Jimmy Butler to Phoenix trade imminent, remembering Kobe’s 81-points & are on-court beefs good for the NBA?Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus react to Tuesday’s Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz trade where the Suns added three additional first round picks. Will these be enough ammunition to trade for Jimmy Butler? They also discuss some interesting comments made by Scottie Pippen suggesting he could win six NBA championships with or without Michael Jordan and his belief that NBA general managers would choose him over LeBron James.Vince and Dan then take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on Kobe Bryant’s 81-point performance that happened on this day in 2006 against Toronto.Late...
2025-01-2251 minGood Word with GoodwillThe Knicks are worn down, the Timberwolves lack chemistry & Kawhi Leonard returnsOn today's episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by Dan Titus and Ice Young to catch up on the latest NBA headlines regarding the Timberwolves, Knicks, Nuggets and Clippers.Titus and Goodwill start the show with a deep dive into the clear chemistry issues for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and pitch why Anthony Edwards needs to be more reckless. Then, they express concern for the New York Knicks showing signs of being word down early in the year. They also discuss the resurgence of the Denver Nuggets and debate if the Cleveland Cavaliers or...
2025-01-0842 minGood Word with GoodwillKings fire Mike Brown, Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga conundrum & LeBron James turns 40!Vincent Goodwill and The Athletic’s Sam Amick react to the Sacramento Kings firing Mike Brown after a 13-18 start. Amick breaks down why he was fired and how De’Aaron Fox might have had a role in the decision.Vince and Sam then break down what the Golden State Warriors can do to improve their roster ahead of the trade deadline and why it might be time to part ways with their young pieces, including Jonathan Kuminga.Later, Vince and Sam celebrate LeBron James’ 40th birthday! Can he still be a major piece in a titl...
2024-12-3051 minGood Word with GoodwillKarl-Anthony Towns continues to ball, Cade Cunningham makes his All-Star case & Zach LaVine joins Jimmy Butler on the trade block!Vincent Goodwill and The Athletic’s James Edwards react to Karl-Anthony Towns’ fast start in New York and whether or not the Knicks can translate this into playoff success.Vince and James then break down Detroit Pistons F Cade Cunningham’s spectacular season so far and if he deserves his first NBA All-Star selection.Later, Vince and James chat possible trade destinations for The Last Word, including potential suitors for Zach Lavine and why Golden State could be the perfect fit for Jimmy Butler. (1:52) - Karl-Anthony Towns continues fast start in New Yo...
2024-12-2347 minGood Word with GoodwillTrae Young makes his return to MSG, potential Jimmy Butler landing spots & Caitlin Clark is TIME’s athlete of the yearVincent Goodwill and Dan Titus break down the Bucks’ win over the Magic in Tuesday night’s NBA Cup quarterfinals and preview Trae’s return to MSG as the Atlanta Hawks take on the New York Knicks in a tournament continuation of the rivalry.Vince and Dan then chat trade rumors and discuss potential landing spots for Jimmy Butler, who could be on the move from the Miami Heat. They also discuss whether LeBron James should look to leave LA before the trade deadline.Later, Vince brings on Ice Young for The Last Word, where they dis...
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Yahoo Sports NBALeBron's Olympics hangover, NBA Cup knockout round & WNBA expansion draft | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill is joined by Dan Titus and Isis "Ice" Young to recap last night's NBA Cup action, talk about LeBron's shooting slump and preview the Golden State Valkyries WNBA expansion draft on Friday. (00:00) - NBA Cup group stage concludes(16:10) - What's wrong with LeBron James?(30:40) - How did the Knicks blow out the Magic?(34:10) - Trae Young's passing improves / shooting declines(39:50) - Connecticut Sun name Rachid Meziane as the new head coach(44:50) - How will the Valkyries expansion draft change the WNBA? ...
2024-12-0450 minGood Word with GoodwillLeBron's Olympics hangover, NBA Cup knockout round & WNBA expansion draftVincent Goodwill is joined by Dan Titus and Isis "Ice" Young to recap last night's NBA Cup action, talk about LeBron's shooting slump and preview the Golden State Valkyries WNBA expansion draft on Friday. (00:00) - NBA Cup group stage concludes(16:10) - What's wrong with LeBron James?(30:40) - How did the Knicks blow out the Magic?(34:10) - Trae Young's passing improves / shooting declines(39:50) - Connecticut Sun name Rachid Meziane as the new head coach(44:50) - How will the Valkyries expansion draft change the WNBA? ...
2024-12-0450 min
Yahoo Sports NBASteph Curry spoils Klay's GSW return, Bronny James won't play road games & NBA Cup Reactions | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill is joined by Jason Goff for a fun conversation about Klay Thompson's return to the Chase Center, making NBA regular season games special and Bronny James skipping road games in the G League. (05:10) - Steph Curry spoils Klay's return to GSW(25:20) - Emirates NBA Cup night 1 reaction(32:20) - Can the NBA get fans to care about regular season games?(43:45) - Bronny James to skip G League road games(49:55) - Will the Chicago Bulls finally tank?(56:45) - Which cities would embrace Cooper Flagg?
2024-11-131h 02Good Word with GoodwillSteph Curry spoils Klay's GSW return, Bronny James won't play road games & NBA Cup ReactionsVincent Goodwill is joined by Jason Goff for a fun conversation about Klay Thompson's return to the Chase Center, making NBA regular season games special and Bronny James skipping road games in the G League. (05:10) - Steph Curry spoils Klay's return to GSW(25:20) - Emirates NBA Cup night 1 reaction(32:20) - Can the NBA get fans to care about regular season games?(43:45) - Bronny James to skip G League road games(49:55) - Will the Chicago Bulls finally tank?(56:45) - Which cities would embrace Cooper Flagg?
2024-11-131h 02
Yahoo Sports NBA5 NBA overreactions: Lakers, Clippers, Thunder & Warriors with J.A. Adande | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill is joined by one of the newest members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, J.A. Adande, to overreact to the first week of the NBA regular season.(00:00) - J.A. Adande's Hall of Fame induction(11:40) - Who is on the Lakers' Mount Rushmore?(17:35) - Did JJ Redick fix the Lakers?(24:35) - Have the Clippers finally escaped the Lakers' shadow?(31:00) - Can any team stop the Celtics?(33:20) - Can any team in the West stop the Thunder?(39:15) - Are the Warriors contenders again?(43:40) - Is 3-pt...
2024-10-2956 minGood Word with Goodwill5 NBA overreactions: Lakers, Clippers, Thunder & Warriors with J.A. AdandeVincent Goodwill is joined by one of the newest members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, J.A. Adande, to overreact to the first week of the NBA regular season.(00:00) - J.A. Adande's Hall of Fame induction(11:40) - Who is on the Lakers' Mount Rushmore?(17:35) - Did JJ Redick fix the Lakers?(24:35) - Have the Clippers finally escaped the Lakers' shadow?(31:00) - Can any team stop the Celtics?(33:20) - Can any team in the West stop the Thunder?(39:15) - Are the Warriors contenders again?(43:40) - Is 3-pt...
2024-10-2956 min
Yahoo Sports NBA2024-25 NBA season preview with Bomani Jones | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill and Bomani Jones continue their conversation from last week, discussing the biggest NBA storylines heading into the start of the 2024-25 regular season.(05:15) - Are the 76ers or Knicks bigger threats to the Celtics?(11:05) - Who is the best player in the Eastern Conference?(18:55) - Can the Boston Celtics repeat?(23:00) - Can the Los Angeles Lakers make the playoffs?(34:30) - Does Bronny James belong in the NBA?(38:40) - Is parity good for the NBA?(46:05) - Preseason predictions for MVP & NBA championOn this episode of the Good...
2024-10-2149 minGood Word with Goodwill2024-25 NBA season preview with Bomani JonesVincent Goodwill and Bomani Jones continue their conversation from last week, discussing the biggest NBA storylines heading into the start of the 2024-25 regular season.(05:15) - Are the 76ers or Knicks bigger threats to the Celtics?(11:05) - Who is the best player in the Eastern Conference?(18:55) - Can the Boston Celtics repeat?(23:00) - Can the Los Angeles Lakers make the playoffs?(34:30) - Does Bronny James belong in the NBA?(38:40) - Is parity good for the NBA?(46:05) - Preseason predictions for MVP & NBA championOn this episode of the Good...
2024-10-2149 min
Yahoo Sports NBAKnicks go all-in on Brunson, Pistons excited for Ivey & bring back the Sonics | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill is joined by James Edwards III, who writes for The Athletic about the New York Knicks and who previously worked the Detroit Pistons beat. The guys talk Knicks, Pistons, NBA Hall of Fame and Seattle's basketball future. (06:55) - NBA inducts superfans into the Hall of Fame(16:35) - Seattle shows why it's ready to bring back the Sonics(20:15) - Knicks building around Jalen Brunson(48:15) - Can Cade Cunningham make the leap? On this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA re...
2024-10-141h 04Good Word with GoodwillKnicks go all-in on Brunson, Pistons excited for Ivey & bring back the Seattle SonicsVincent Goodwill is joined by James Edwards III, who writes for The Athletic about the New York Knicks and who previously worked the Detroit Pistons beat. The guys talk Knicks, Pistons, NBA Hall of Fame and Seattle's basketball future. (06:55) - NBA inducts superfans into the Hall of Fame(16:35) - Seattle shows why it's ready to bring back the Sonics(20:15) - Knicks building around Jalen Brunson(48:15) - Can Cade Cunningham make the leap? On this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA re...
2024-10-141h 04Good Word with Goodwill10 players with the most to gain (or lose) this NBA season with David AldridgeOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by The Athletic’s David Aldridge and the guys kick off the show by talking about Jamal Murray’s 4-year max contract extension with the Denver Nuggets, before wondering if the new CBA rules have hurt the Nuggets more than other teams.Then, they guys each give their top 5 players with the most to gain (or lose) in the upcoming NBA season. Find out what is on the line for Jalen Green, Rudy Gobert, Karl Anthony-Towns, Ja Morant, Trae Youn...
2024-10-0855 min
Yahoo Sports NBA10 players with the most to gain (or lose) this NBA season with David Aldridge | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill and David Aldridge talk about Jamal Murray’s contract extension and discuss 10 players with the most to gain (or lose) this NBA season.(02:10) - Jamal Murray signs 4-yr max extension with Nuggets(16:35) - The NBA players with the most to gain/lose this season(48:05) - Knicks & James Dolan vs. the NBAOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by The Athletic’s David Aldridge and the guys kick off the show by talk...
2024-09-1255 min
Yahoo Sports NBAAnthony Edwards angers NBA legends, WNBA year-end awards & Luka to the Lakers? | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill and Isis “Ice” Young talk about Anthony Edwards riling up NBA legends with his comments, favorites for the WNBA year-end awards and an offseason rumor about the Lakers and Luka Doncic.(01:00) - Anthony Edwards angers NBA legends(23:00) - Can the Aces three-peat?(33:00) - Historic rookie campaigns for Angel Reese & Caitlin Clark(39:55) - WNBA Year-End Awards(50:00) - Lakers interested in Luka Doncic?On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Yaho...
2024-08-2857 min
Yahoo Sports NBALeBron, Durant & Curry lead Team USA to an Olympic gold medal | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill is joined by James Edwards III from The Athletic to recap Team USA beating France to win their 5th straight gold medal for men’s basketball before talking about the future of the team.(01:40) - USA beats France to win gold medal in men’s basketball(16:45) - Is Durant the best player in Olympic history?(22:20) - Is this Team USA better than the ‘Dream Team’?(28:10) - Will Kerr stick around after facing criticism?(38:00) - Who will be on Team USA in 2028?On...
2024-08-1145 min
Yahoo Sports NBAWNBA reset & Team USA basketball with Ros Gold-Onwude | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill is joined by Ros Gold-Onwude to talk about the success of Team USA in men’s basketball, what it means for LeBron’s legacy, what to watch for when the WNBA returns after the Olympic break and who will make the women’s team in 2028?(04:30) - Anthony Edwards & Kevin Durant shine on Team USA(11:05) - LeBron’s legacy and winning gold in 2024(17:00) - WNBA reset after Olympic break(28:40) - What it’s like to play for your country(33:40) - Who will be on the women’s ba...
2024-08-0642 min
Yahoo Sports NBALeBron carries Team USA, Eastern Conference reset & another Bulls rebuild | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill and Jason Goff wonder if LeBron is still the best American basketball player, look at the Eastern Conference after free agency and wonder what comes next for the Chicago Bulls.(04:25) - LeBron carrying Team USA(12:45) - Westbrook to the Nuggets?(20:25) - Celtics(25:00) - 76ers(31:20) - Bucks(40:45) - Heat(46:20) - BullsOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Jason Goff from The Ringer to...
2024-07-231h 02
Yahoo Sports NBABronny's Summer League struggles, Team USA vs. Jaylen Brown & WNBA midseason awards | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill and Isis “Ice” Young discuss Team USA men’s basketball, recap Bronny’s Summer League performance and hand out some WNBA midseason awards.(01:20) - Team USA men’s basketball(11:30) - Jaylen Brown vs. Team USA(16:30) - Bronny James struggles at Summer League(22:45) - Reed Sheppard ROY favorite?(27:30) - Jalen Brunson signs extension with Knicks(33:04) - WNBA midseason awardsOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Isis “Ice”...
2024-07-1647 min
Yahoo Sports NBA5 most intriguing moves in NBA free agency (so far) & Pistons hire J.B. Bickerstaff | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill and Sam Amick from The Athletic catch up on NBA free agency after the first day of movement, including Paul George leaving the Clippers to sign with the 76ers.(01:40) - Paul George signs with 76ers(12:10) - Clippers sign James Harden & Derrick Jones Jr.(21:50) - Chris Paul signs with Spurs(29:30) - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signs with Magic(34:00) - Isaiah Hartenstein signs with Thunder(38:25) - Pistons hire J.B. Bickerstaff, sign Tobias Harris(48:50) - Where will Brandon Ingram be traded?(52:20...
2024-07-0156 min
Yahoo Sports NBACavs hire Atkinson, 2024 NBA Draft preview & concerns over MJ's 1988 DPOY Award | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill tackles the NBA news of the day, previews the 2024 NBA Draft with Krysten Peek and talks about Michael Jordan’s 1988 Defensive Player of the Year Award with Tom Haberstroh.(00:40) - Cavaliers hire Kenny Atkinson as new head coach(03:50) - Lakers hire JJ Redick as new head coach(08:40) - Pistons fire Monty Williams, search for new head coach(17:20) - Thunder trade Josh Giddey to Bulls for Alex Caruso(21:05) - 2024 NBA Draft preview(22:30) - Hawks with the #1 pick(25:45) - Pistons with the #5 pi...
2024-06-2454 min
Yahoo Sports NBANBA Finals Game 3 Reaction: Celtics take 3-0 lead, Mavericks have no answers | No Cap RoomJake Fischer and Dan Devine talk about their experiences at game 3 of the NBA Finals and wonder if the series could be a wake-up call for Luka Doncic.(00:00) - Hello friends!(05:30) - NBA Finals: Celtics take 3-0 lead in Dallas(34:50) - NBA coaching news(40:20) - Cavaliers coaching search(47:00) - Lakers coaching searchOn this episode of No Cap Room, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine are in Dallas following the Boston Celtics’ ga...
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Yahoo Sports NBACeltics trust issues, LeBron's free agency & NBA Finals predictions | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill and Tom Haberstroh preview game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals, explain why they don’t trust the Celtics & wonder if LeBron might be switching teams this offseason.(01:00) - Why don’t we trust the Boston Celtics?(22:31) - NBA Finals Game 1 preview(30:15) - NBA coaching news(32:20) - What if LeBron leaves the Lakers?(38:05) - Ty Lue & the Clippers’ future(41:50) - Checking in with a Mavericks fan(44:20) - Top 5 NBA players as coachesOn this episode of the Good W...
2024-06-0552 min
Yahoo Sports NBAJokic takes over, Knicks bully Pacers & LeBron shows up in Cleveland | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill checks in from Denver after watching the Nuggets take game 5 from the Timberwolves to break down the NBA Playoffs and the Lakers coaching search.(0:00) - Introduction(0:45) - Nuggets beat Timberwolves (DEN leads series 3-2)(19:00) - Knicks beat Pacers (NYK leads series 3-2)(23:40) - Thunder vs. Mavericks game 5 preview(35:30) - Celtics vs. Cavaliers game 5 preview(37:50) - LeBron James shows up in Cleveland(42:30) - Lakers coaching searchOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo...
2024-05-1547 min
Yahoo Sports NBASuns hire Budenholzer, Nuggets take over & Knicks falling apart | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill is joined by Jake Fischer to recap the NBA Playoffs action from the weekend before talking with Krysten Peek about the 2024 NBA Draft.00:00 - Introduction00:40 - Suns fire Vogel, hire Budenholzer08:20 - Nuggets vs. Timberwolves (series tied 2-2)18:10 - Knicks vs. Pacers (series tied 2-2)25:00 - Thunder vs. Mavericks (DAL leads series 2-1)32:40 - Celtics vs. Cavaliers (BOS leads series 2-1)39:45 - 2024 NBA DraftOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports...
2024-05-1356 min
Yahoo Sports NBANBA Playoffs 1st round concludes, Knicks/Pacers preview & Lakers coaching search | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill and The Athletic’s Fred Katz talk through the Cavaliers game 7 win on Sunday, the offseason ahead of the Magic (and Lakers) and preview the Knicks / Pacers 2nd round series.00:00 - Introduction02:40 - Cavs beat Magic, win series10:10 - What’s next for the Magic?21:20 - Knicks vs. Pacers series preview40:40 - Lakers search for a new head coachOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill welcomes Fred Katz from The...
2024-05-0652 min
Yahoo Sports NBA76ers survive overtime vs. Knicks & Bucks blow out Pacers without Giannis or Dame | Good Word with GoodwillYahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill recaps a fun night for the NBA Playoffs before previewing tonight’s Clippers/Mavericks game.00:00 - Introduction02:00 - 76ers win overtime game vs. Knicks (NY leads 3-2)22:40 - Cavs look good vs. Magic (CLE leads 3-2)32:00 - How did the Bucks blow out the Pacers? (IND leads 3-2)40:50 - Preview: Mavericks @ Clippers, game 5 (Series tied 2-2)On this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill chats with Pr...
2024-05-0149 min
Yahoo Sports NBAWolves chase Suns out of NBA Playoffs, Knicks keep rolling & Harden carrying the Clippers | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill and J.A. Adande talk their way through the most interesting NBA Playoffs action from over the weekend.00:00 - Introduction01:10 - Stevie Wonder & Steph Curry08:25 - Timberwolves sweep Suns27:50 - Knicks take 3-1 lead over 76ers35:50 - Quick NBA Playoffs thoughts37:30 - Can the Lakers beat the Nuggets?48:10 - Clippers tie Mavericks at 2-2On this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by J.A...
2024-04-291h 01
Yahoo Sports NBADame sinks the Pacers, Celtics-Heat controversy, plus injury concerns for Kawhi & Embiid | Good Word with GoodwillOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill podcast, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by former NBA front office member Amin Elhassan to react to almost every Round 1 series in the 2024 NBA Playoffs.00:00 - Introduction02:15 - Bucks / Pacers07:00 - Thunder / Pelicans14:30 - Celtics / Heat22:55 - Clippers / Mavericks34:40 - Nuggets / Lakers43:05 - NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award46:05 - Knicks / 76ers53:00 - Timberwolves / SunsAmin kicks things off...
2024-04-2359 min
Yahoo Sports NBANBA Play-In preview, MVP race & Wembanyama's future with Bomani Jones | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill and Bomani Jones preview the NBA Play-in Tournament, wonder how good Victor Wembanyama will be next year, and tell you their picks for some year-end awards.00:00 - Introduction07:45 - Lakers in the play-in11:45 - Michael Porter Jr.16:00 - Zion Williamson20:25 - Warriors in the play-in26:30 - 76ers vs. Heat31:20 - Suns vs. Timberwolves37:35 - Victor Wembanyama42:00 - MVP race45:55 - James Harden49:10 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander54:15 - Defensive Player of the...
2024-04-151h 00
Yahoo Sports NBANBA playoff races, Lakers sink Bucks without LeBron & the league's gambling problem | Good Word with GoodwillYahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Tom Haberstroh to talk about the NBA’s gambling problem, the Lakers beating the Bucks without LeBron James, all of the playoff races still yet to be determined and a lot more.00:00 - Introduction00:50 - Jontay Porter & the NBA’s gambling problem08:20 - Lakers beat the Bucks in double-overtime18:50 - Breaking down the NBA playoff races30:45 - Top 5 NBA playoff upsetsOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill podcast, Yaho...
2024-03-2741 min
Yahoo Sports NBANick Wright on LeBron vs. MJ, the NBA's gambling problem & who is the best team in the East? | Good Word with GoodwillYahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Nick Wright from FOX Sports for a discussion about LeBron vs. Michael Jordan, the NBA’s gambling problem and more.00:00 - Welcome to the Good Word00:50 - Are we done with the 90s? (MJ vs. LeBron)22:10 - Is Scottie Pippen overrated or overlooked?31:10 - Is gambling ruining the NBA?39:20 - Are you optimistic about the Lakers?47:40 - Who is the best team in the East?On this episode of th...
2024-03-1159 min
Yahoo Sports NBACeltics show worrying signs in loss to Cavs, Bronny James’ path to the Lakers & NBA viewing guide | Good Word with GoodwillYahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill was in Cleveland last night and has some thoughts on what happened to the Boston Celtics that led to a 23-point comeback win for the Cavaliers.00:00 - Welcome to the Good Word00:30 - What’s wrong with the Mavericks?04:15 - Celtics implode in loss to Cavaliers27:55 - Being fair to LeBron & Bronny James37:00 - NBA viewing guideOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is jo...
2024-03-0642 min
Yahoo Sports NBANBA rookie rankings, Bronny James’ disappointing USC Trojans & G League Ignite collapse | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill is joined by Yahoo Sports NBA Draft analyst Krysten Peek to talk about how this year’s rookies are doing, get up to date on what’s happening in college basketball, and discuss what is happening with the G League Ignite.00:00 - Welcome to the Good Word01:35 - NBA rookie rankings05:20 - GG Jackson07:05 - Scoot Henderson09:15 - Victor Wembanyama11:05 - College basketball’s biggest surprises and disappointments11:20 - UConn Huskies13:10 - Dalton Knecht14:10 - USC & Bronny...
2024-02-2142 min
Yahoo Sports NBAFatal flaws for East contenders & LeBron flirts with the Knicks | Good Word with GoodwillYahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill spends the day before the NBA trade deadline digging into stories that we haven’t talked about enough, including fatal flaws for the elite teams in the Eastern Conference.00:00 - Introduction01:00 - Jalen Brunson ankle injury03:30 - Ben Simmons returns13:25 - Scoot Henderson figuring it out19:00 - Kawhi Leonard as playoff destroyer30:30 - Damian Lillard on balancing life & basketball35:40 - Fatal flaws for contenders in the East36:05 - Boston Celtics38:05 - Mi...
2024-02-0756 min
Yahoo Sports NBAAre the Knicks a legitimate championship contender? | Good Word with GoodwillYahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Fred Katz, New York Knicks beat writer for The Athletic, to talk about how good they’ve been since trading for OG Anunoby a month ago.00:00 - Welcome to the Good Word01:10 - LeBron James vs. Steph Curry09:35 - The 2023-24 New York Knicks with Fred Katz41:30 - What will the Knicks do at the trade deadline?On this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is...
2024-01-2951 min
Yahoo Sports NBAWhat will the Lakers do at the trade deadline? | Good Word with GoodwillYahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Los Angeles Times Lakers beat writer Dan Woike to discuss the weird season the team has had so far, talk about the different options they have on the trade market, and wonder if the Clippers could be gaining turf in L.A.00:00 - Welcome to the Good Word02:45 - D’Angelo Russell08:45 - Lakers trade targets25:00 - Lakers roster construction issues36:25 - Lebron James’ free agency40:30 - The Buss Family43:35 - Zach LaVi...
2024-01-2255 min
Yahoo Sports NBAEmbiid wins MVP battle vs. Jokic, Siakam trade rumors & NBA viewing guide | Good Word with GoodwillYahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill recaps a fun night of NBA basketball, discusses rumors about a big trade brewing and tells fans which games to watch this week.00:00 - Welcome to the Good Word03:05 - 76ers defeat Nuggets12:30 - Clippers defeat Thunder21:20 - James Dolan sued23:30 - Pascal Siakam to the Pacers?29:20 - Rebuilding the Pistons36:45 - NBA Viewing GuideOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill podcast, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter...
2024-01-1746 min
Yahoo Sports NBADraymond mulls retirement, Spurs regroup around Wembanyama & the Bucks have long-term issues | Good Word with GoodwillYahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Jared Greenberg from NBATV and TNT to talk about Bob Myers leaving for the NFL, Draymond Green considering retirement and more.00:00 - Welcome to the Good Word!02:20 - Washington Commanders hire Bob Myers08:20 - What’s wrong with the Bucks?26:45 - Draymond Green mulled retirement39:20 - Change in Spurs philosophy51:20 - Kawhi Leonard53:15 - Do the Lakers have enough?On this episode of the Good Word with Go...
2024-01-0859 min
Yahoo Sports NBADo struggling Lakers, Suns, Warriors portend the end of super-team era? | Good Word with GoodwillYahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Marcus Thompson II from The Athletic to discuss the report that Darvin Ham is losing the Lakers’ locker room, the Warriors’ future and the potential end of super teams.00:00 - Welcome to the Good Word02:05 - Disconnect between Darvin Ham and the Lakers locker room07:20 - Changing of the guard for NBA superstars21:15 - Golden State Warriors31:55 - Draymond Green42:20 - Phoenix Suns46:35 - The Western Conference is loaded
2024-01-0557 min
Yahoo Sports NBAKnicks-Raptors trade reaction + NBA New Year's resolutions | Good Word with GoodwillYahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill breaks down the trade that sent OG Anunoby from the Raptors to the Knicks and then picks out New Year’s resolutions for some of the most interesting teams around the league.00:00 - Welcome to the Good Word06:30 - Raptors trade OG Annoy to Knicks13:00 - NBA New Year’s resolutions13:50 - Detroit Pistons16:00 - Los Angeles Lakers19:45 - Chicago Bulls22:50 - Denver Nuggets28:00 - Los Angeles Clippers33:00 - Dallas Mavericks
2024-01-0237 min
Yahoo Sports NBALeBron turns 39 & do the Celtics have the right offensive philosophy? | Good Word with GoodwillYahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Gary Washburn from The Boston Globe to talk about the Celtics and LeBron James’ longevity.00:00 - Gary Washburn joins the Good Word06:50 - Aaron Gordon bitten by a dog09:55 - Boston Celtics12:10 - Why the Celtics had to trade Marcus Smart14:55 - The ascension of Derrick White17:30 - Locker room leadership22:05 - Joe Mazzulla30:35 - Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown41:40 - LeBron James turns 39On...
2023-12-2850 min
Yahoo Sports NBANBA Xmas Day: Luka goes off, Brunson beats the Bucks, the Nuggets’ perfect lineup & more | No Cap RoomYahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dan Titus joins Jake Fischer on No Cap Room to recap all five NBA games that took place on Christmas Day.00:00 - Hello friends!05:40 - Jalen Brunson beats the Bucks15:50 - The Nuggets’ perfect lineup vs. the Warriors’ youth movement26:25 - Will the Lakers be forced to trade for LaVine?36:00 - Jaime Jaquez is impressing in Miami42:40 - Luka Doncic goes for 50 on the Suns, who seem lost52:50 - Fantasy basketball thoughtsOn this...
2023-12-2655 min
Yahoo Sports NBAJa Morant shines in return, Zion disappoints & the Clippers are rolling | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill is in New Orleans for Ja Morant’s return from suspension, and he talks about how the night went perfectly for the Grizzlies’ guard but there is still work left to do.00:00 - Ja Morant returns from suspension12:00 - Zion Williamson16:30 - Ja Morant keeps receipts21:15 - Los Angeles ClippersOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill podcast, Vincent Goodwill talks about Ja Morant’s big performance in New Orleans on the night he returned from a 25-game suspension. There’...
2023-12-2035 min
Yahoo Sports NBAEarly NBA trade deadline buyers & sellers with Amin Elhassan | Good Word with GoodwillAmin Elhassan joins Vincent Goodwill on the Good Word with Goodwill podcast to talk about some under the radar buyers and sellers heading into NBA trade season.00:00 - Welcome to the Good Word!02:05 - Bradley Beal injured (again)06:40 - Buyers: Miami Heat14:30 - Buyers: Sacramento Kings17:50 - Zion Williamson27:45 - Ja Morant returns34:40 - Time to trade Trae Young?46:00 - Sellers: Cleveland Cavaliers51:05 - Sellers: Golden State WarriorsOn this episode of the...
2023-12-1859 min
Yahoo Sports NBALakers win NBA Cup, LeBron for MVP, Ja Morant’s return & Anthony Davis’ ceiling with David Aldridge | Good Word with GoodwillLegendary NBA reporter and columnist David Aldridge joins Vincent Goodwill to talk about the Lakers winning the In-Season Tournament, LeBron potentially winning a 5th MVP, Ja Morant’s return from suspension and more.00:00 - Welcome to the Good Word!01:10 - NBA In-Season Tournament final thoughts06:30 - Indiana Pacers14:50 - Detroit Pistons17:30 - Ja Morant24:55 - LeBron James29:25 - Anthony Davis35:30 - LeBron for MVP?42:40 - Bradley Beal46:00 - Oklahoma City Thunder On...
2023-12-1148 min
Yahoo Sports NBAIST Quarterfinals Wrap-Up: LeBron steals one from Suns, Bucks are too much for Knicks | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill, along with Producer John, talks through the Lakers’ close (and controversial) win over the Suns before discussing how the Bucks dominated the Knicks to advance in the NBA In-Season Tournament.00:00 - Welcome to the Good Word!00:40 - Lakers 106, Suns 10317:05 - Bucks 146, Knicks 12222:35 - Where’s the defense?27:15 - NBA In-Season Tournament SemifinalsOn this episode of the Good Word podcast, Vincent Goodwill recaps the action from Tuesday night, starting with the controversial timeout call that helped the Los Angeles Lake...
2023-12-0633 min
Yahoo Sports NBAMichael Smith on LeBron vs. Udoka, getting old and the young Thunder | Good Word with GoodwillMichael Smith from Brother from Another joins Vincent Goodwill on his birthday to talk about getting old, not realizing you’ve passed your peak until you’ve passed it, up and coming young teams in the NBA and whatever happened between LeBron James and Ime Udoka.00:00 - Happy Birthday, Vinnie!27:10 - NBA windows closing quickly37:20 - Up & coming teams38:15 - Oklahoma City Thunder40:35 - Orlando Magic43:20 - Minnesota Timberwolves43:50 - What would you change about the NBA?48:50 - Ime Udoka vs...
2023-12-041h 01
Yahoo Sports NBAMark Cuban sells the Mavericks & In-Season Tournament quarterfinals preview | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill talks about Mark Cuban selling a majority share of the Dallas Mavericks, and who he sold it to, before previewing each of the four single-elimination quarterfinal games in the NBA In-Season Tournament.00:00 - Welcome to the Good Word!00:30 - Mark Cuban sells the Mavericks12:40 - NBA In-Season Tournament15:25 - Bucks vs. Knicks21:05 - Lakers vs. Suns24:00 - Kings vs. Pelicans29:30 - Playoff atmosphere in Vegas?33:15 - Pacers vs. CelticsOn this solo episode...
2023-11-2939 min
Yahoo Sports NBAJ.A. Adande on the Lakers, the end of the superteam era & CP3 vs. Scott Foster | Good Word with GoodwillLegendary Los Angeles native and columnist J.A. Adande joins Vincent Goodwill for a conversation about the relationship between NBA players and referees, the surprisingly fun in-season tournament and the worrying signs from this year’s Lakers team.00:00 - Welcome to the Good Word!01:25 - Chris Paul vs. Scott Foster08:30 - In-Season Tournament16:20 - NBA players + social media23:10 - Los Angeles LakersOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill podcast, J.A. Adande joins Vincent Goodwill to talk about th...
2023-11-2751 min
Yahoo Sports NBAJames Harden’s 0-4 start with Clippers, the year of Tyrese Maxey & can the Knicks stay hot? | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill is joined today by ESPN’s Monica McNutt to discuss the state of the New York Knicks, Tyrese Maxey’s rise in Philadelphia & the life of an NBA analyst.The status of Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is ever-evolving following his domestic assault charge. Vincent & Monica discuss how the league should handle his situation while operating within the law.James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers haven’t found their footing yet as the team is 0-4 since he joined. The show has faith that it will take more time for everyone to get us...
2023-11-1350 min
Yahoo Sports NBAEMERGENCY POD: James Harden traded to the Clippers | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill sits down with Jake Fischer to react to the news of a blockbuster trade that sends James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers.00:00 - James Harden traded to the Clippers05:05 - Joel Embiid’s future with the 76ers15:05 - The Clippers’ gamble on HardenAfter waking up to the news of the long-awaited trade that sends James Harden, along with P.J. Tucker, from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers for a handful of veterans on expiring cont...
2023-10-3131 min
Yahoo Sports NBAFormer NBA GM Scott Perry talks Pistons, 76ers & superstar trade requests | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill is joined by former New York Knicks GM Scott Perry for an episode that looks at the Rasheed Wallace / Ben Wallace championship Pistons team, the current drama in Philadelphia, and the future of the young Detroit Pistons team that has started the season strong.00:00 - Welcome, Scott Perry!05:25 - Rasheed Wallace11:00 - Ben Wallace14:45 - James Harden 26:45 - Joel Embiid36:50 - 2023-24 Detroit PistonsOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill podcast, Vincent Goodwill is...
2023-10-3053 min
Yahoo Sports NBABomani Jones on Wembanyama, Harden & Terry Stotts | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill is joined by Bomani Jones for a conversation that travels all the way around the NBA, from Victor Wembanyama to James Harden to the Milwaukee Bucks and more, before Dan Devine shows up to talk through Level 1 of our NBA Levels project.00:00 - Welcome to the show, Bomani Jones!04:25 - Victor Wembanyama19:25 - James Harden31:55 - Terry Stotts leaves MIL35:55 - Youth vs. Veterans43:55 - 5 Questions48:10 - NBA Levels - Level 1On this episode of...
2023-10-231h 09
Yahoo Sports NBAGeorge Gervin talks ABA influence & Jake Fischer talks NBA Levels - Level 2 | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill is first joined by one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history, George “The Iceman” Gervin, to talk about his upcoming biography before being joined by Jake Fischer to discuss the players in Level 2 of our NBA Levels project.00:00 - Introduction01:30 - The Iceman, George Gervin23:20 - NBA Levels: Level 224:30 - Joel Embiid27:40 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander30:20 - LeBron James32:40 - Jimmy Butler36:30 - Kawhi LeonardWith one week left until the start of the...
2023-10-1645 min
Yahoo Sports NBAJrue Holiday traded to Celtics, RIP superstar free agency & introducing NBA Levels: Level 4, the missing pieces | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill breaks down the trade that sent Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics over the weekend, discusses the end of superstar free agency and the myth of player empowerment, and is then joined by Jake Fischer to discuss level 4 of our NBA Levels project.00:00 - Jrue Holiday traded to the Celtics05:30 - The end of superstar free agency / The myth of player empowerment32:00 - NBA Levels - Level 4Vincent Goodwill opens up this episode of Good Word with Goodwill from his hotel room in...
2023-10-0259 min
Yahoo Sports NBAGiannis & loyalty in the modern NBA | Good Word with GoodwillIn the first solo episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill talks through loyalty in the modern NBA, specifically as it relates to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.Before signing with the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant re-signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder on the day of LeBron James’ “Decision” and was labeled the “loyal superstar” for a few years before leaving OKC for California. Since then, the “loyal superstar” label has been given to Giannis.Nearing 30 years old, Giannis is starting to think of himself as an older player and also starting to worry about...
2023-09-2130 min
Yahoo Sports NBALA Clippers deep-dive with Law Murray | Good Word with GoodwillLaw Murray, who writes about the Los Angeles Clippers for The Athletic, joins Vincent Goodwill to discuss the team’s offseason and whether or not James Harden is destined for Hollywood.01:10 James Harden11:30 Kawhi & PG1316:25 Harden to LAC?22:00 Tyronn Lue38:25 LAC predictions48:25 Best all-time PGOn this episode of The Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by The Athletic’s Law Murray to discuss all things Los Angeles Clippers.The episode starts with a conversation abou...
2023-08-231h 00
Yahoo Sports NBADetroit Pistons deep-dive with James Edwards III | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill welcomes James Edwards III from The Athletic to the Good Word with Goodwill podcast to talk about Jaylen Brown’s massive contract extension, Bronny James’ health scare and the Detroit Pistons.07:20 Jaylen Brown’s 5 yr/ $304 million contract extension19:10 Bronny James23:35 Detroit Pistons deep-dive56:25 Parity in the NBAVincent Goodwill kicks off this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill podcast by going through the news of the day with James Edwards III from The Athletic, which means talking about the contract extens...
2023-07-271h 04
Yahoo Sports NBAMain characters of the 2023-24 NBA season & guest T'Wolves HC Chris Finch | No Cap RoomFrom NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Jake Fischer and Vincent Goodwill talk about the stories that have hung over the proceedings and about who they think will be the main characters of the next NBA season.01:45 HOT JAKES07:00 The main characters of the 2023-24 NBA season07:30 Damian Lillard12:30 Joel Embiid18:30 LeBron James21:00 Marcus Smart25:30 Chris Paul28:40 Kyrie Irving32:50 Detroit Pistons37:30 Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris FinchOn their final day...
2023-07-1256 min
Yahoo Sports NBADamian Lillard, James Harden request trades & making sense of free agency’s first 72 hours | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill is joined by Sam Amick from The Athletic to tackle all of the NBA news from the first few days of free agency, including trade requests from both Damian Lillard and James Harden.03:00 Damian Lillard demands a trade from POR19:40 James Harden opts-in with PHI, asks for a trade33:40 NBA Free Agency RecapOn a brand new episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by Sam Amick from The Athletic to talk about all of the offseason NBA news that...
2023-07-0349 min
Yahoo Sports NBAWemby is a star, Scoot’s role in Portland & Bronny James at USC | Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill sits down with Yahoo’s NBA Draft expert, Krysten Peek, to recap the 2023 NBA Draft before looking ahead to what’s coming in the 2024 NBA Draft.01:45 Victor Wembanyama06:25 Brandon Miller10:40 Scoot Henderson13:55 College basketball vs. G-League vs. Overtime Elite19:45 Depth of the 2023 NBA Draft23:00 Biggest surprises from 2023 NBA Draft26:45 Jaime Jaquez Jr.29:55 NBA Draft media criticisms35:55 Bronny James at USC38:55 2024 NBA Draft42:40 Gradey Dick’s suitVincent Goodwi...
2023-06-2646 min
Yahoo Sports NBACeltics’ locker room rift, Jimmy’s HOF credentials, Nuggets’ patience & Melo retires | Good Word with GoodwillJared Greenberg from TNT and NBA TV joins Vincent Goodwill for a fun episode of Good Word with Goodwill where the guys discuss problems in the Celtics locker room, Jimmy Butler being different, how the Nuggets built their team and the retirement of Carmelo Anthony.01:30 Miami Heat up 3-0 over Boston Celtics09:50 Celtics’ locker room rift22:55 Jimmy Butler’s Hall of Fame credentials37:55 Nuggets take 3-0 lead over the Lakers in WCF49:30 Are the Lakers good?59:40 Carmelo Anthony retires from the NBA
2023-05-221h 06
Yahoo Sports NBAJason Goff on Steph Curry’s legacy, ‘Playoff Jimmy’ & LeBron vs. Draymond | Good Word with GoodwillJason Goff, who does pre-game and post-game TV coverage for the Chicago Bulls and hosts The Full Go podcast about Chicago sports, joins Vincent Goodwill the morning after Steph Curry’s 50pt game 7 performance against the Kings to talk about everything going on before the 2nd round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.04:00 - Warriors 120, Kings 10015:20 - Curry vs. Durant17:40 - Curry vs. Magic/Isaiah20:10 - Late-MJ Bulls vs. today’s Warriors27:20 - Curry vs. LeBron35:25 - LeBron vs. Draymond39:30 - Jimmy Butler47...
2023-05-0157 min