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Yahoo 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 Vincent Goodwill is joined by Producer John to recap a fun night of NBA basketball that saw reigning MVP Joel Embiid get the win for his Philadelphia 76ers over former MVP Nikola Jokic and the reigning champion Denver Nuggets.Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and James Harden are getting comfortable on the Los Angeles Clippers and building good habits that they can carry over to the playoffs, which makes them a totally different Clippers team than the ones we’ve known in the past.Vinnie touches on the news that Knicks owner James Dolan is being sued and explains why it probably won’t end the same way it did for Robert Sarver and Donald Sterling before discussing the rumors that the Indiana Pacers are close to acquiring Pascal Siakam in a trade with the Toronto Raptors.There are many ways to try and rebuild your team. Vince talks about each of them, including why the Detroit Pistons’ plans have not worked out for them so far, before wondering what the Pistons might be up to after making a trade with the Wizards to clear cap space this offseason.Finally, Vinnie and Producer John tell you the NBA games that they are most looking forward to watching the rest of this week and why.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Yahoo Sports NBA writer Dan Devine is joined by Tyler Parker from The Ringer to talk about the fast ascent of the Oklahoma City Thunder and the path they took to get here.00:00 - Count me in!04:10 - Coby White10:20 - Oklahoma City Thunder23:20 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander30:20 - Chet Holmgren41:40 - OKC trade targets48:55 - The Closing Five81:10 - Weekly RecommendationsOn this episode of Devine Intervention, Yahoo Sports NBA writer Dan Devine is joined by Oklahoma native Tyler Parker from The Ringer to talk about the Oklahoma City Thunder, but first…When asked about what has brought him joy in the NBA world recently, Tyler brings up the play of Chicago Bulls guard Coby White, who has received more playing time due to a Zach LaVine injury and now might be derailing whatever plans the Bulls had for their future by being awesome.Now, about those Thunder. This isn’t the first time that they’ve had a team that has gotten very good very quickly with lots of young and athletic superstars. Dan and Tyler travel back in time to talk about what it was like to live through the Oklahoma City Hornets, the Sonics moving to Oklahoma City and then the rise of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden.That leads us to today, where the Thunder have the 2nd best record in the Western Conference and underlying metrics that say they might be the 2nd best team in the entire NBA. They’re led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is once again in the conversation for this season’s MVP award. The guys discuss why he’s dominant but also why he’s so fun to watch.Chet Holmgren is definitely going to get some votes for Rookie of the Year, but more importantly than that, he has been exactly what the Thunder have needed. Tyler talks about Chet’s fast development from NBA Summer League to now, halfway through the season, and why Chet has fit so perfectly into the Thunder offense.Before moving on to conversations about writing books, NBA players as improv partners, Trae Young’s media narrative and other things, Tyler talks about the type of players that he is hoping the Thunder use some of their draft picks to acquire before the trade deadline.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by David Dennis Jr. from Andscape to talk about growing up in the civil rights movement and the NBA’s punishment system.00:00 - Welcome to the Good Word!06:30 - Bulls fans boo Jerry Krause’s widow09:40 - The end of the Warriors dynasty14:45 - Draymond Green returns31:00 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & the NBAOn a special Martin Luther King Jr. Day episode of the Good Word with Goodwill podcast, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by David Dennis Jr. from Andscape to talk about the civil rights movement and the NBA.Vincent and David start by discussing the Chicago Bulls fans booing the late Jerry Krause, and his wife Thelma, during the team’s inaugural Ring of Honor induction on Friday. They place the blame at the feet of Michael Jordan, and compare the end of the Bulls’ dynasty to what we’re currently seeing from the Golden State Warriors.After debating if Steve Kerr is the right coach to get the Warriors out of the rut they’re currently stuck in, the guys discuss the NBA’s use of “rehabilitation” and “mental health” as a part of the suspension process for both Ja Morant and Draymond Green. Is the league actually interested in making these guys better people or is it all PR to defend the league’s reputation?Finally, after talking about David Dennis Sr.’s role in the civil rights movement, the guys discuss corporations using Martin Luther King Jr. Day and how his legacy has gone from freedom fighter to martyr without his permission. At the end, Vincent and David talk about what NBA players could do, and what they could learn from the WNBA, to help push the cause of racial equality.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Jake Fischer and Dan Devine discuss how Kawhi Leonard’s contract extension will upset free agency, where Dejounte Murray should be traded and why the vibes are bad in Golden State.00:00 - Hello friends!01:30 - Kawhi Leonard signs 3-year extension with Clippers12:30 - Indiana Pacers trade targets20:00 - New York Knicks trade targets26:20 - Memphis Grizzlies selling after Morant injury?29:00 - Which team will trade for Dejounte Murray?47:45 - VIBE CHECK: Golden State WarriorsOn this episode of No Cap Room, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine continue to talk through all of the rumors swirling around the upcoming NBA trade deadline. But first…Kawhi Leonard signed a new 3-year extension to stay with the Los Angeles Clippers, a big win for that franchise but potentially an even bigger loss for the teams hoping to sign a superstar player in free agency this offseason.Tyrese Haliburton’s hamstring injury isn’t going to change much as far as what the Indiana Pacers are looking for on the trade market. After missing out on OG Anunoby, Dan thinks there are a couple of targets on the Brooklyn Nets roster that might make sense for Rick Carlisle’s team.The New York Knicks got some optimistic news! Mitchell Robinson could potentially return to the team this season after having what was thought to be season-ending surgery just a few weeks ago. Will they continue to search for a backup big on the trade market? Or will they rely on Robinson’s return?The Memphis Grizzlies are being viewed as sellers after season-ending shoulder surgery for Ja Morant, but Jake’s reporting says that the team is not eager to deal Marcus Smart or any of their other starting players. (NOTE: This podcast was recorded before the news that Smart will miss time due to a finger injury.)Dejounte Murray, who is playing like an All-Star for the Atlanta Hawks, could end up being the best player switching teams over the next month. Jake lays out five teams that could legitimately land the 2-way guard and both guys take turns explaining which destination would be their favorite fit and why each team should be considering acquiring Murray.Finally, the vibes are bad in Golden State, so the boys are bringing back the VIBE CHECK segment! With the normally quiet Steph Curry publicly talking about trades that need to be made before the deadline, and Steve Kerr in the final year of his contract, it’s looking like a Last Dance for the Warriors dynasty that won four championships over the last decade.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Vincent Goodwill talks about Ja Morant’s future, what the Spoelstra contract extension really means and why Kevin Durant is frustrated.00:00 - Go Blue!01:20 - What Ja Morant’s injury means for the NBA06:30 - Erik Spoelstra gets 8 yr / $120M extension15:25 - Kevin Durant is frustrated32:00 - NBA Viewing GuideOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill podcast, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill talks about Ja Moran’t season-ending shoulder surgery and what it means for the rest of the Western Conference and the Memphis Grizzlies.Vinnie and Producer John also discuss the long-term big-money contract extension the Miami Heat gave to head coach Erik Spoelstra and what is says for his future in the organization.Kevin Durant talked with FOX Sports about his frustrations with the way that he is covered and talked about, leading Vinnie to explain how KD ended up in a no-win situation in Phoenix.Finally, Vince and Producer John talk about the NBA games that they are most excited to watch this week, including a big test for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Boston Celtics.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Yahoo sports NBA writer Dan Devine is joined by Rohan Nadkarni from Sports illustrated to talk about Ja Morant’s season-ending shoulder injury and to debate who the best 4th team in each conference is.00:00 - Count me in!04:10 - Ja Morant's season-ending injury11:35 - Los Angeles Clippers17:55 - New Orleans Pelicans27:10 - New York Knicks34:35 - Miami Heat44:55 - Cleveland Cavaliers50:53 - The Closing FiveOn this episode of Devine Intervention, Dan Devine is joined by Rohan Nadkarni from Sports Illustrated to talk through some of the teams that aren’t at the top of the standings, but first…News broke last night that Ja Morant would need season-ending shoulder surgery. The Memphis Grizzlies had gone 6-3 since his return from suspension and looked primed to be a dangerous lower seed team come playoff time, but now they can tank their way to a lottery pick to pair with Morant and the other players they’ll have returning from injury next season.The theme of this podcast is “Who’s your fourth?” We all know who the three best teams are in each conference, although there may be debate over the order, but who is the best of the teams that are left?Rohan said it’s boring, but he picked the Los Angeles Clippers and went back in time to remind us all that James Harden has always been great when he first gets to a team and is motivated to play his best basketball. Dan tacks on that Harden is exactly what the Clippers have needed, although the key is still keeping Kawhi Leonard healthy.Dan sees a lot of promise in what the New Orleans Pelicans have done since the NBA In-Season Tournament, and he’s wondering if teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves might be afraid to play the Pelicans in the playoffs now that Zion Williamson, C.J. McCollum and Brandon Ingram have figured out how to play together.It’s not pandering, Rohan really thinks that the fourth best team in the Eastern Conference is the New York Knicks. Julius Randle has found a better role in the offense since the addition of OG Anunoby, and they made a statement in embarrassing the Philadelphia 76ers. But are they better than the Heat? That’s who Dan has as his fourth best team from the east, although he admits that a lot of that is about who’s not there and not who is there.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Yahoo 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 Goodwill podcast, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Jared Greenberg from NBATV and TNT to talk about everything that’s going on in and around the NBA right now.First, the guys discuss the news that former Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers has been hired by the Washington Commanders of the NFL and wonder what it means for the NBA and for other agents that have connections across sports.The Milwaukee Bucks are 2nd in the Eastern Conference but admitted that they have some serious issues that need to be worked out before the playoffs when they lost to the Houston Rockets on Monday. Jared explains what their biggest issues are while Vinnie wonders what they could add at the trade deadline to fix them.News broke during the recording that Draymond Green had to be talked out of retiring during his suspension by NBA commissioner Adam Silver. While Vinnie wonders what comes next with Draymond, Jared explains why it might actually be a good idea for everyone if Draymond walks away from the game.Jared Greenberg explains the shift in philosophy that’s happening with the San Antonio Spurs around Victor Wembanyama before the guys discuss Sunday night’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, which showed worrying signs for both LeBron James’ team and Kawhi Leonard’s health.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Yahoo Sports NBA reporter Jake Fischer is joined by Yahoo Sports NBA writer Dan Devine to talk through the two spectacular games from last night and start discussing the trade landscape as the deadline nears.00:00 - Hello friends!01:05 - Giannis & Wemby put on a show13:45 - Jokic dominates the Warriors21:40 - Lakers’ coach Darvin Ham on the hot seat30:35 - NBA super teams39:30 - New York Knicks trade outlook46:30 - NBA trade rumors47:00 - Atlanta Hawks49:20 - Sacramento Kings54:20 - Indiana PacersOn this episode of No Cap Room, Jake Fischer and Dan Devine lay out the trade landscape as the NBA trade deadline nears, but not before talking about the two spectacular games that were played on Thursday night.Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama put on a show for NBA fans that gave us a glimpse into what the San Antonio Spurs future looks like, and maybe told us what more the team needs to add around their talented rookie. On the other side, the Milwaukee Bucks continue to struggle on defense in a way that could derail their championship aspirations.Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets took an 18-point deficit with less than 7 minutes left and sunk the Golden State Warriors on a last-second long-range 3-point shot by the 2-time MVP. Do the Warriors have any moves they can make to fix their roster issues? And can anyone stop the Nuggets from repeating?Reports that the Los Angeles Lakers players feel a disconnect with head coach Darvin Ham lead Jake and Dan to discuss how difficult it is to keep the job as Lakers head coach, how hard it is to coach someone like LeBron James in his final years, and if building a super team of max-contract players is a team building philosophy that will sustain.After discussing the New York Knicks, and if they have any more moves to make after trading for OG Anunoby, Jake goes through his notebook of trade rumors from around the NBA and tells us what the Hawks’ goals are, who the Kings are shopping around, and what the Pacers are trying to add.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Yahoo 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 loadedOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill podcast, Vincent Goodwill is joined by Marcus Thompson II from The Athletic for an episode that is mostly about the young NBA superstars coming for the crown from the veteran superstars that have run the league for decades.First, the guys discuss the report from The Athletic that there is a growing disconnect between the Los Angeles Lakers players and their head coach, Darvin Ham. Marcus and Vinnie go back through history to show that the Lakers have always been quick to blame the coach when they start losing and this time is no different.In talking about LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the attention quickly shifts to what is going on in the NBA this season. Even with those two guys playing well, the Lakers can’t seem to win. Are we turning the corner into a new era of NBA basketball, where young stars aren’t afraid of veterans and young teams with depth can outlast the super teams?Marcus covers the Golden State Warriors closely, and that dynasty seems to be staring the end in the face. He and Vinnie talk about if there’s anything the team can do to build another championship contender around Steph Curry, as well as the team’s complicated relationship with Draymond Green.Finally, the Phoenix Suns are already showing some signs that the grouping of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal might not work as hoped. This is a team that the Suns mortgaged their future for. Between them, the Lakers and the Warriors…is this the end of the super team? Are teams with more depth now more dangerous in the playoffs?Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine is joined by Blake Murphy from Sportsnet to go deep on the trade that sent OG Anunoby to the Knicks and what it means for both teams.00:00 - Count me in!03:15 - Jordan Clarkson’s triple-double05:25 - Emotional reactions to Knicks-Raptors trade14:00 - Pascal Siakam’s future in Toronto25:55 - Immanuel Quickley’s potential33:35 - RJ Barrett’s potential38:35 - OG Anunoby’s fit with the Knicks46:45 - What do the Knicks do next?54:20 - How will Quickly fit with Scottie Barnes?56:45 - The Closing Five68:35 - Weekly recommendationsOn this episode of Devine Intervention, Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine is joined by Blake Murphy from Sportsnet to go deep on the trade that sent OG Anunoby to the Knicks and what it means for both teams, but not before the guys talk about finding joy in Jordan Clarkson’s triple-double for the Utah Jazz.Dan (a Knicks fan) and Blake (a Raptors fan) talk about their immediate and emotional reactions when they heard of the trade initially and how those feelings have changed in the days since. One big shoe left to drop for the Raptors is if they intend to trade away Pascal Siakam in a similar fashion and what they would be looking for in return if they did.After running through some fake trades for Siakam, Blake explains why he is happy the Raptors targeted Immanuel Quickley, who has the potential to end up as the best player in this deal and will see a lot more time on the court in Toronto than he did in New York.RJ Barrett was the 3rd pick in the NBA Draft behind Zion Williamson and Ja Morant. He’s still only 23 years old. So why was he talked about recently as a “toxic asset” and how will he fit in with his hometown Toronto Raptors?Dan is looking to find out which opinion of OG Anunoby is the right one. Is he overrated or underrated? Blake Murphy explains that it depends on context and the goals of the team that he’s on, making it sound like the Knicks found exactly the right player for their team. Will they make another move before the trade deadline or wait until the offseason to swing for the fences?The Raptors are building their team around Scottie Barnes, and adding Quickley to their offense should afford him more spacing to work with. Which player will benefit more from playing with the other?Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv