Kevin O’Connor is joined by David Thorpe to preview the NBA Southeast Division. Can Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero’s Orlando Magic win the East? What’s happening with the Miami Heat roster and can Trae Young be counted on to lead the Hawks to a title? Plus, why Charlotte’s hopes hinge on LaMelo Ball meanwhile the Wizards wait to see if there’s a true star on their young squad.

(0:20) Southeast Division breakdown

(0:27) Orlando Magic preview

(14:16) Miami Heat preview

(20:31) Atlanta Hawks preview

(32:39) Charlotte Hornets preview

(43:57) Washington Wizards preview

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the Houston Rockets’ outlook after Fred VanVleet's devastating ACL injury and reveal just how big a blow it is to Houston’s contender status. Can Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard fill that void or does losing VanVleet put the brakes on their title chase, even with KD on the team? Plus, Dan shares insights from Knicks Media Day with fresh details on Jalen Brunson & Karl-Anthony Towns.

(2:35) The Big Number: Fred VanVleet's injury

(15:37) Little Numbers: Amen Thompson Net Rating

(22:08) Little Numbers: Reed Sheppard 3PT shooting

(26:30) Little Numbers: Rockets $1,255,588 under first apron

(32:07) Little Numbers: Rockets future first round picks

(39:11) New York Knicks media day recap

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Kevin O’Connor breaks down the latest NBA headlines, starting by diving back into the Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention investigation. Kelly Iko joins to analyze the impact of Fred VanVleet's ACL injury and its impact on the Rockets’ title hopes and rotation with Kevin Durant. Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane joins to preview the Magic’s revamped offense and where he fits into it. Later, Adam Levitan and KOC recap NFL Week 3 and look at sleeper waiver wire moves.
(0:31) Kawhi Leonard & Clippers Aspiration allegations update
(4:45) Kelly Iko talks Fred VanVleet injury
(18:39) Early media day observations
(26:22) Desmond Bane joins the show
(45:29) NFL Six Points Week 3 with Adam Levitan

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by Bomani Jones for his final episode.

Vin and Bo reflect on Kawhi Leonard’s time in Los Angeles with the Clippers and discuss if despite no championships, has his time benefited the Clippers organization.

Next, the pair unpack Adam Silver’s recent comments on the NBA being a “highlight league” and why fans may struggle adapting to the streaming era for the sport.

Later, Vince and Bomani discuss Jayson Tatum’s top 5 claim, pressure for the New York Knicks and Vinnie says goodbye.

(1:21) Hosting a podcast and doing documentaries

(8:41) The Kawhi Leonard era for the Los Angeles Clippers

(17:20) Is Kawhi a better player than Kevin Durant?

(22:32) NBA opinion you had that you were wrong about

(26:48) Adam Silver backtracks on “highlight league” comments

(34:57) Jayson Tatum’s top 5 comments

(43:04) The rush to get to the next thing in the NBA

(45:09) The pressure that awaits the New York Knicks

(53:15) The Final Word: Vin says goodbye

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the latest in the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga restricted free agency standoff. Has Kumingа played his final game for the Warriors? If so, Tom & Dan weigh the pros and cons of the Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Sacramento Kings, Brooklyn Nets and others as potential fits. Later, the duo reacts to Adam Silver’s shifting public stance on the Kawhi Leonard and LA Clippers salary cap circumvention allegations.

(1:51) The Big Number: Jonathan Kuminga contract stalemate
(19:02) Little Numbers: Chicago Bulls free throw attempt rate
(24:22) Little Numbers: Kuminga points scored rolling after setting a screen
(32:01) Little Numbers: Washington Wizards individual 20-point performances
(37:02) Little Numbers: Brooklyn Nets top-10 picks
(42:51) Adam Silver comments on Kawhi controversy

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Kevin O'Connor & Mo Dakhil break down the Southwest Division and preview the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, and New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. Later, Robert Mays joins to assess if the Bengals can survive the season without Joe Burrow, if the Chiefs are in trouble after an 0-2 start, the rise of Daniel Jones with the Colts and more of the biggest moments from Week 2 in the NFL.

(0:29) Southwest Division breakdown
(0:34) Houston Rockets preview
(8:17) Memphis Grizzlies preview
(15:02) Dallas Mavericks preview
(22:22) San Antonio Spurs preview
(32:20) New Orleans Pelicans preview
(42:42) Six Points! NFL Week 2 recap

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Mo Dakhil for a deep dive into the latest twists around the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration scandal and its potential impact on the LA Clippers.

The pair also unpacks the Warriors’ contract stalemate with Jonathan Kuminga, debating whether or not he should continue to pass on Golden State’s offers.

KOC & Mo recap Franz Wagner’s performance for Germany in EuroBasket and what it means for the Orlando Magic next season, plus can Alperen Şengün carry his dominance for Türkiye into a winning season with KD & the Rockets?

(1:10) Latest Kawhi Leonard update

(19:20) Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors stalemate

(27:26) Should Kuminga focus on next offseason?

(31:54) Germany wins Gold at EuroBasket 2025

(39:45)Türkiye didn’t have enough to outlast Germany

(42:12) Giannis calls Bronze medal his greatest accomplishment

(46:31) Will Lauri Markkanen’s EuroBasket performance aid him in NBA?

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Amin Elhassan react to Kawhi Leonard’s alleged no-show job and Adam Silver’s role if the alleged reports are true.

Next, Vince and Amin take a look at one major rule change that came from the Board of Governors meetings and how Silver calling the NBA a “highlight-based’ sport was a misstep by the commissioner.

Later, Vince and Amin take a look at Ben Simmons’ career and dissect where it went wrong and if there’s any hope for it to be resurrected.

(1:59) Pablo Torre’s new report sheds more light on Kawhi controversy

(8:47) What is Adam Silver’s role in the Kawhi drama?

(28:35) How should Adam Silver penalize the Clippers if the reports are true?

(36:30) Adam Silver’s “highlight-based” sport comment doesn’t land well

(45:29) Half-court heaves will not count against individual player FG percentage

(54:13) Ben Simmons’ disappointing career

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