On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Woike react to LeBron James’ groin injury and take a look at how accountability from JJ Redick and veterans like Markieff Morris have benefited James and the Los Angeles Lakers season.

Next, Vince and Dan revisit the incident with LeBron and Stephen A. Smith an unpack how it is very difficult to cover Bronny James.

Later, Vince and Dan break down the close MVP race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic and if the Thunder or Cavaliers are more likely to reach the NBA Finals.

(02:22) LeBron injures groin against Boston

(08:00) JJ Redick doing a great job coaching

(15:06) JJ Redick, Markieff Morris holding LeBron accountable

(21:53) Lakers still playing great without Luka at his best

(28:00) LeBron confrontation with Stephen A.

(45:37) MVP Conversation

(53:26) More Likely to Happen: Cavaliers or Thunder make it to NBA Finals

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Titus react to the devastating news that Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the NBA season with a torn ACL.

Vince and Dan then take a look at how LeBron James and Stephen Curry have reinvigorated the regular season with both the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors streaking heading into the postseason.

Later, Vince and Dan make their picks for who should be in the MVP conversation before picking their choice for who will win most valuable player as well as defensive player of the year.

(01:13) Kyrie Irvin out for the season with ACL tear

(14:28) Lakers and Warriors reinvigorate regular season

(19:14) LeBron’s stamina for wanting to be great

(26:56) Steph Curry finding new life with Jimmy Butler

(29:17) NBA Playoffs

(42:00) NBA end of season awards

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Travonne Edwards unpack the Los Angeles Lakers success since acquiring Luka Doncic.

Vince and Travonne then do a deep dive on LeBron’s comments about being the face of the NBA and if Jayson Tatum is capable of holding that mantle. They also discuss why young players entering the league may be reluctant to embrace attempts at being the face of the sport.

Later, Vince and Tray take a look at the Cleveland Cavaliers excellent season and what is next for Kevin Durant with it appearing his time in Phoenix could be soon coming to an end.

(01:48) Lakers rise to the No.2 seed in Western Conference

(9:38) Face of the NBA

(22:52) Kobe received a lot of scrutiny in Los Angeles

(31:09) Younger players super equipped for NBA

(40:44) SGA vs. Joker for MVP

(42:49) LeBron 5th in MVP voting

(45:05) Kevin Durant's future

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Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus react to Kevin Durant’s latest comments on a return to the Golden state Warriors.

Vince and Dan then discuss if there’s any possibility Luka Doncic isn’t a Laker for long term and Anthony Davis’ belief that there is no chance no one knew about the trade before it took place.

Later Vince and Dan then take a look at Paul George putting a pause on his podcast and why Jayson Tatum feels under appreciated.

(01:48) Kevin Durant talks Warriors and his future

(14:52) Any chance Luka doesn’t stay with the Lakers?

(22:52) Anthony Davis doesn’t believe no one knew about trade

(30:03) Paul George hits pause on his podcast

(38:01) Jayson Tatum under appreciated

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Vincent Goodwill and Bomani Jones do a deep dive on the criticism the NBA has received for the current style of play.

Vince and Bomani then breakdown the Los Angeles Lakers victory over the Denver Nuggets and if their defensive effort will be sustainable in the playoffs.

Later, Vince and Bomani praise Gregg Popovich and discuss what the Philadelphia 76ers should do with Joel Embiid.

(01:13) PK Subban criticizes NBA players

(04:47) NBA culture, style of play being heavily scrutinized

(32:52) Lakers-Nuggets reaction

(39:36) Potential matchups in NBA playoffs

(52:29) Gregg Popovich out for season

(53:19) Joel Embiid knee injury

(57:07) Gregg Popovich the best coach ever?

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn reflect on NBA All-Star weekend and what the league and players need to do to make it worthwhile.

Vince and Gary then give their picks for potential NBA Finals matchups including which series would be most chaotic and which would garner the largest amount of viewers.

Later, Vince and Gary unpack why Anthony Edwards is so adamant about not being the face of the NBA.

(01:34) San Francisco hosts All-Star weekend

(05:08) All-Star format

(22:23) Finals matchup you want to see most

(23:45) Most likely Finals matchup

(26:28) Finals matchup that will generate highest ratings

(28:33) Finals matchup that would cause the most chaos

(32:16) Anthony Edwards face of the NBA

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Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus discuss if Joel Embiid has a future with the Philadelphia 76ers following news he may need another knee surgery.

Vince and Dan then give their thoughts on NBA All-Star weekend and if it can be saved.

Later, Vince and Ice Young react to Kevin Durant clapping back at Ramona Shelburne and the latest news with Unrivaled.

(1:39) - Joel Embiid Surgery

(10:52) - Dallas Mavericks

(14:31) - All-Star Weekend

(21:21) - KD Claps back

(33:31) - Breanna Stewart scoreless

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Vincent Goodwill and Fred Katz discuss if the Los Angeles Lakers are a threat to win the Western Conference despite the Mark Williams trade being rescinded.

Vince and Fred then break down how Jimmy Butler is already flourishing with the Warriors.

Later, Vince and Fred take a look at Tee Morant being ejected from a Grizzlies game and which team had the best move before the trade deadline.

(2:09) Lakers-Hornets trade rescinded

(13:52) Lakers a threat to win the Western Conference

(27:09) Jimmy Butler a seamless fit with Warriors

(36:00) New York Knicks struggling to beat some top-tier teams

(40:56) Tee Morant gets ejected from game

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Vincent Goodwill and Amin Elhassan break down why Kevin Durant significantly impacted Jimmy Butler being traded to the Golden State Warriors and how the relationship with Durant and the Phoenix Suns is now fractured.

Vince and Amin then discuss how the Los Angeles Lakers trading for Mark Williams is a sign they’ve handed the keys to the organization to Luka Doncic.

Later, Vince and Amin pick their winners and losers from some of the notable trades that took place before the NBA deadline.

(01:18) Kevin Durant's impact on Jimmy Butler trade

(07:10) Kevin Durant's free agency

(19:46) Jimmy Butler get his money from Warriors

(31:27) Luka Doncic already influencing decisions for Lakers

(50:03) Winners and losers from NBA trade deadline moves

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Vincent Goodwill and Marcus Thompson unpack the groundbreaking trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. 

Vince and Marcus discuss the pros and cons for both teams and how ownership of the Mavericks likely played a large part in the deal getting done.

Next, Marcus points out the rumblings that a Kevin Durant return to the Golden State Warriors could be the help that Stephen Curry needs.

Later, Vince and Marcus take a look at the De'Aaron Fox trade that sent the star guard to the San Antonio Spurs and Zach LaVine to Sacramento Kings.

(01:39) What Luka-Anthony Davis trade really means 

(27:50) Where do things stand between Warriors and Jimmy Butler 

(31:12) Could Kevin Durant return to Bay area to play with Steph? 

(39:52) De'Aaron Fox forms new duo with Victor Wembanyama

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