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Immediately following the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, Yahoo Sports NBA Draft Analyst Krysten Peek sat down with Matt Babcock from Draft Digest for a reaction to the top picks and to go over some winners and losers from the night.1:30 - We start with the big news: French phenom Victor Wembanyama is likely headed to the San Antonio Spurs, who now own the #1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Krysten and Matt talk about what an incredible prospect "Wemby" is, how he'd be able to fit in with any roster, and the Spurs' ready-made roster of young talent that fits around him.6:10 - The Charlotte Hornets got the 2nd pick in the draft, which means they need to make a decision. Do they go with Scoot Henderson, who is likely the 2nd best player in the draft, or with Brandon Miller, who would be a better fit in an offense where everything runs through LaMelo Ball?11:00 - The Portland Trail Blazers are sitting at 3, likely ready to take whichever player the Hornets don't take between Scoot and Miller, but what are they trying to do? Do they want young talent to build with or a veteran team to contend with Damian Lillard? That's a conversation they'll need to have before draft day.13:35 - Then we have the teams that tanked for (almost) nothing. The Houston Rockets and the Detroit Pistons have the 4th and 5th picks, respectively, but they have to be disappointed to not have one of those top 3 selections.26:50 - Krysten brings it back around by talking about the impending rivalry between Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, which will start with a race for Rookie of the Year next season, and explains how excited she is to watch that matchup for years to come.38:05 - After talking a bit about what NBA teams will be looking for between now and the actual draft, Krysten and Matt end by giving their biggest winners and losers from the night.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

NBA reporting legend David Aldridge joins Vince Goodwill to preview the Conference Finals, talk through what’s next for the Warriors and 76ers and discuss Ja Morant getting in trouble with a gun again. Cassandra Negley joins the show to preview the 2023 WNBA season.05:20 Warriors offseason14:00 Western Conference Finals: Nuggets vs. Lakers26:00 76ers fallout36:00 Eastern Conference Finals: Celtics vs. Heat39:30 Ja Morant55:25 WNBA Season PreviewWe have a certified legend on the show this week in David Aldridge, and he sits down for an all-encompassing conversation with Vince Goodwill about everything currently going on in the NBA.The guys start by talking about the reigning champion Golden State Warriors, who face a lot of serious roster-building questions this offseason and might just want to run in back again. Can they keep trying to build a young core to go with their veteran group?Then we turn our attention to the Denver Nuggets, who look unstoppable, and the Los Angeles Lakers, who might have the historic defense needed to stop the Nuggets. Anthony Davis is going to need to do it all if the Lakers are going to make it to the Finals, but can he stay healthy while doing so?Before jumping into the Eastern Conference Finals, David and Vince talk their way through a collapse by the Philadelphia 76ers against the Boston Celtics and what it means for the future of the franchise (and Joel Embiid).The Celtics definitely have more talent than the Miami Heat, but they’re coming off a long series where they used up a lot of their energy. Will they be able to handle a ferocious Heat team that plays as hard as any in the league? Can Joe Mazzulla hang with Erik Spoelstra in terms of coaching?Ja Morant is once again in the news for flashing a gun on Instagram Live, leading to a thorough conversation from Vince and David about Ja’s future and why he doesn’t compare very well to Allen Iverson.Finally, Yahoo Sports WNBA writer Cassandra Negley joins the show to help preview the upcoming season. It’s a battle of the superteams in the WNBA, but many eyes are watching to see if Brittney Griner can return to her MVP-level of play after a year in a Russian prison.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

With Jake in Phoenix ready to attend Suns-Nuggets, the guys talk through last night’s Warriors win over the Lakers, the Knicks stepping up at MSG, how the All-NBA teams will affect the Boston Celtics and more.04:00 Warriors 121, Lakers 106 (LAL leads 3-2)11:30 Anthony Davis’ concussion18:20 Knicks 112, Heat 103 (MIA leads 3-2)38:25 All-NBA Teams43:00 Jaylen Brown52:00 HOT JAKESJake and Dan start off this episode of No Cap Room by talking about their shared experiences at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night before switching to the Golden State Warriors winning game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers and how important Anthony Davis has become in that series.Later, the guys get back to the New York Knicks and talk about what a great spot that franchise is in after they decided to sign Jalen Brunson in free agency over trading away their young core to acquire Donovan Mitchell.The All-NBA teams are out, and Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown made the 2nd team. That’s great news for him, especially because it means that he is now eligible for the supermax contract extension this offseason, but it might be bad news for the Celtics in the face of changes in the CBA.Finally, we have “Hot Jakes”, where Jake fires off his hot takes from his travels around the league. This week, he’s got takes on the Denver Nuggets in-arena music and flight attendants.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

Marcus Thompson from The Athletic joins Vince Goodwill to talk their way through the 2023 NBA Playoffs, with some extra time spent on the present and future of the Golden State Warriors and their star players (Steph Curry, Draymond Green & Klay Thompson).01:45 Steph Curry10:20 Draymond Green17:30 Devin Booker22:00 Nikola Jokic28:50 Heat up 2-1 over Knicks32:50 Steve Kerr36:10 76ers-Celtics are tied 2-2Marcus Thompson from The Athletic joins Vince Goodwill to talk their way through the 2023 NBA Playoffs, starting with Steph Curry and what fans should be expecting from him heading into Game 4 against the Lakers tonight.Draymond Green isn’t just vital to the Warriors’ chances of winning, Marcus says that they can’t win without him. Which version of Draymond shows up tonight and what does his future hold if another team offers him more money in free agency than Golden State is willing to?Devin Booker has arguably been the MVP of the 2023 NBA Playoffs (so far), and Vince sees a comparison between Booker and Steph Curry that he lays out before the conversation turns to former 2-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Did Jokic know he was pushing the Suns owner? Why are we always talking about his legacy? And why are we expecting Jokic to, at some point, win a championship?It’s obvious how important coaching has been through the first couple rounds of the NBA Playoffs, but it is most noticeable in the Heat/Knicks series where Erik Spoelstra is doing a wonderful job of leading a series with far less talent on his team. That leads the guys back to Steve Kerr, and how he has become a better coach since the first run of titles he had with the Warriors.Finally, the guys end with a conversation about the very talented 76ers and potential redemption for James Harden as a playoff superstar. There’s a path for Philadelphia to win a title this year, but it will depend on Harden (and Doc) showing up and proving playoff doubters wrong.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 and Dan are back with another fun episode of No Cap Room, this time taking a deeper dive on all four playoff series before recapping Jake’s night at the NBA Replay Center with the most interesting man in basketball.01:25 Celtics 121, 76ers 8704:30 Why did Joel Embiid play in game 2?13:10 Heat / Knicks (1-1) headed to Miami25:00 Lakers up 1-0 on Warriors32:00 Patrick Beverley & Russell Westbrook want their rings37:40 Nuggets up 2-0 on the Suns45:25 Jake at the NBA Replay CenterJoel Embiid declared himself back for the Philadelphia 76ers after winning the MVP Award, but that didn’t help his team to avoid getting drubbed by the Celtics in Boston. Was it just rust or should the 76ers be worried? And will Joel hurt himself further trying to flop his way to the free throw line?Jimmy Butler flipped off the MSG crowd after game 2, so Jake and Dan believe he’ll be back in game 3, but we’re waiting to see how healthy he is and what kind of home court advantage the Heat have in Miami. Speaking of, are we sure MSG offers the Knicks a home court advantage?The Los Angeles Lakers have the best defense in the league and are looking a lot like the 2020 championship team when Anthony Davis plays like he did in game 1. Do the Warriors have any way to stop him if he stays healthy through this series? If the Lakers win it all, Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley have both said that they want their championship rings…after trashing the team on their way out the door. Shameful or smart?The Denver Nuggets deserve some apologies from doubters after looking like a much better team in their series against the Phoenix Suns, and things should be even easier after Chris Paul’s groin injury. Was the trade for Kevin Durant a mistake for Phoenix?Finally, Jake spent a night at the NBA Replay Center for a story and ended up fascinated by the entire process and, more importantly, the most interesting man in basketball: Monty McCutchen.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

Jason 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 Butler47:20 - Knicks vs. HeatJason Goff stops by the show to talk about…well, everything with Vincent Goodwill. Much of the conversation centers around Steph Curry and how much the 50pt game 7 against the Sacramento Kings boosts his own place in NBA history, and how it compares to the legacies of other great point guards (Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas) along with his contemporaries (LeBron James, Kevin Durant).All of this leads to a comparison between the current Golden State Warriors and the Chicago Bulls during their final championship run with Michael Jordan, two teams that learned how to win even after their physical traits started to fade.Vince talked with Draymond Green about playing against his friends on the Los Angeles Lakers and how that factors into the intensity that he usually plays with, leading to a conversation about the right way to play basketball against your closest friends.Finally, Jimmy Butler may not be healthy but he’s still making a huge impact in the playoffs. Can he be healthy enough to drag the Heat to another series win, this time against Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle and the New York Knicks?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

00:50 - Heat 128, Bucks 126 (OT)18:30 - Giannis press conference28:00 - Knicks 106, Cavaliers 9540:40 - Grizzlies 116, Lakers 9949:45 - Warriors 123, Kings 11655:15 - Clippers disasterJake Fischer and Dan Devine are back and running on caffeine after a long, exciting night of NBA Playoffs action. Jimmy Butler and the #8 seed Miami Heat took care of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the #1 seed Milwaukee Bucks in just 5 games after coming back in the 4th quarter yet again.After the game, Giannis talked with the media about what is, and what isn’t, a failure when you’re an NBA player. That has stirred up a lot of conversation, including a very interesting one between Jake and Dan.The New York Knicks bludgeoned the Cleveland Cavaliers in 5 games for another playoff upset, but the guys spend most of the time talking about the unenviable situation the Cavs find themselves in heading into the offseason and how their biggest roster weakness ended up becoming the focal point of the Knicks’ defense.The Memphis Grizzlies are now 1 win away from sending their series against the Los Angeles Lakers to 7 games, and that may be bad news for LeBron James and an aging Lakers roster. LeBron is already not looking quite like himself and Dan is wondering how much he’s got left in the tank.The Golden State Warriors have roared back from down 0-2 to take a commanding 3-0 lead against the Sacramento Kings. It’s not that the Kings are playing poorly, it’s more like the dynasty has finally woken up and the Warriors look impossible to beat with all of their starters now healthy and playing at a high level.Finally, the Los Angeles Clippers are out of the playoffs and Kawhi Leonard has yet another knee injury. What do we expect from them this offseason? Do they have any other option but to run it back with this same group and hope for better 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

Longtime NBA reporter, columnist & ESPN personality J.A. Adande, who is now the Director of Sports Journalism at Northwestern University, joins Vince Goodwill for a fun conversation that covers parts of the NBA Playoffs but also veers into the philosophy of the game itself.04:30 - Lakers / Grizzlies17:30 - Clippers / Suns26:30 - Bucks / Heat28:30 - Get rid of the charge?33:45 - MSG Playoff Atmosphere37:20 - Knicks / Cavaliers49:05 - Phil JacksonAfter talking briefly about the glory days of newspapers as the kings of sports media, Vince Goodwill and (Los Angeles native) J.A. Adande talk about LeBron James taking a backseat to Anthony Davis in the first few games of the 2023 NBA Playoffs and what it means for the future of the Los Angeles Lakers.They then switch gears to the other L.A. team, the Clippers, and J.A. explains that he roots for teams that took their time and were built gradually and against teams that built their roster overnight through free agency or trades, meaning that he’s rooting against both the Clippers and the Phoenix Suns this year. Vinny doesn’t agree that the Suns deserve J.A.’s ire. Both guys are bummed about Giannis’ back injury, because this postseason could’ve been the one that catapulted him to the very top tier of all-time NBA players. Talk of injuries in the playoffs does lead to J.A.’s idea that the NBA should get rid of charges all together. Stick around to see if Vince agrees.While the New York Knicks may be an overrated team, MSG is not an overrated venue, and their success in the playoffs could (finally) lead to some young stars to want to sign with the Knicks in free agency. What does the future hold for this young Knicks team?Finally, responding to his comments that he was turned off by the league putting slogans on the courts and jerseys during the 2020 bubble playoffs, Vince and J.A. go through some of the public quotes Phil Jackson has said in the past as a sign that we should’ve seen this type of public rhetoric coming.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

02:53 - Takes from the Couch13:05 - Nuggets vs. Timberwolves (DEN 1-0)17:05 - Bucks vs. Heat (MIA 1-0)22:00 - Grizzlies vs. Lakers (LAL 1-0) 29:50 - 76ers vs. Nets (PHI 2-0)43:20 - Cavaliers vs. Knicks (tied 1-1)44:50 - VIBE CHECK: Draymond Green suspended53:20 - Kelly Dwyer on Celtics vs. Hawks (BOS 2-0)64:00 - Kelly Dwyer on Clippers vs. Suns (tied 1-1)69:00 - Kelly Dwyer on the Chicago BullsJake and Dan are back for another fun episode of No Cap Room with more “Takes from the Couch”, a conversation around why the NBA suspended Draymond Green for game 3 of Warriors-Kings and a lot more.After talking about this year’s slate of NBA Playoffs commercials that everyone is already getting tired of, the guys discuss what the Minnesota Timberwolves need to do to try and be competitive against the Denver Nuggets tonight.We know the Memphis Grizzlies have good numbers when Ja Morant doesn’t play, but what if they’re also missing Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke? Or what if Ja plays injured? If they’re not careful, they might find themselves down 0-2 headed to Los Angeles.Giannis might play tonight but he’s definitely not 100%. Just like the Grizzlies, the Bucks might need to change how they play offense to take advantage of the healthy players they have if they can’t rely on Giannis.Kelly Dwyer, author of The Second Arrangement newsletter and former blogger for Ball Don’t Lie, joins Jake and Dan later in the show to explain why he feels icky about picking the Boston Celtics to win the title, why he is enjoying the Clippers-Suns series, and what can fix the Chicago Bulls.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

From ESPN & MSG Network, Monica McNutt joins Vincent Goodwill on the Good Word with Goodwill podcast to talk through (almost) every NBA Playoff series now that each of them have played 1 game.They spend almost no time on the Celtics blowing out the Hawks and the Nuggets blowing out the Timberwolves, but Vince and Monica give their thoughts on every other series that played over the weekend, starting with the Los Angeles Clippers besting the Phoenix Suns and reigniting the Kawhi Leonard vs. Kevin Durant playoff rivalry. Do the Suns have enough defense to hang with the Clippers?After some praise for Russell Westbrook, who has found another team that was willing to fit with him but might also be in trouble for arguing with a fan, they discuss the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Memphis Grizzlies and how excited the NBA was for Austin Reaves’ “I’m him” moment.Monica covers the Knicks for MSG Network and was very happy to see her team get a win in Cleveland against the Cavaliers in game 1. What she was even more excited about was the quotes after the game, which show that the Cavs are trying to be the Knicks instead of just being themselves.Monica was covering the 76ers/Nets game this weekend, too, and talked about why people are still doubting the 76ers despite them playing a perfect game and being set up for a long run through the eastern conference playoffs.The Miami Heat dominated in a game that saw both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tyler Herro go down with injuries. While “Playoff Jimmy” has shown back up, can he carry a Heat team that is severely lacking in talent?Finally, the Sacramento Kings showed that they have nothing to lose (and nothing to fear) against the Golden State Warriors in game 1. Is this a sign of things finally starting to crumble under the Warriors dynasty? What happens when the series moves back to San Francisco?01:45 - Clippers 115, Suns 11014:40 - Lakers 128, Grizzlies 11225:15 - Knicks 101, Cavaliers 9738:15 - 76ers 121, Nets 10142:40 - Heat 130, Bucks 11747:40 Kings 126, Warriors 123 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv