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Chet Holmgren gets extension, Draymond Green comments on free agency and understanding the first & second apron | Good Word with Goodwill Jul 09, 2025

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Titus react to Chet Holmgren getting a huge $250 Million deal from the Oklahoma City Thunder and discuss if the team can keep its young core intact under the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Next, Vince explains the NBA’s first and second apron and highlights why it has made free agency very different for the players.

Later, Vince and Dan discuss if Luka Doncic should sign a long term deal with the Los Angeles Lakers and make an early prediction on who will be the top teams next season.

(2:15) Chet Holmgren gets rookie max extension from Thunder

(11:15) What is the NBA’s first and second apron?

(18:26) Draymond Green says CBA ended free agency

(30:34) Can Anthony Davis return to All-NBA form?

(35:12) Will Cooper Flagg struggle in his first season?

(38:26) Should Luka sign long term deal with Lakers?

(42:20) Steve Nash, Kevin Durant reflect on their time in Brooklyn

(48:38) Top three teams in each conference

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Where should Beal & Lillard sign? Best fits + Summer League stars to watch! | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jul 08, 2025

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What are the best fits for the big-name free agents that are still on the market? KOC and Tom Haberstroh debate the best potential landing spots for Bradley Beal, Damian Lillard, Chris Paul and Al Horford. But first, they question who won the Clippers-Heat-Jazz trade that sent Norman Powell to Miami, John Collins to Los Angeles, and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick to Utah. They finish up the show by previewing the NBA Summer League games in Las Vegas. Who has the most to prove? And who are the guys most excited to watch?

(0:49) Jazz, Clippers & Heat three-way trade

(24:26) Best fits for remaining free agents

(45:57) NBA introduces new ‘heave’ rule

(49:15) Summer League preview

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Mike Brown under pressure as Knicks head coach, Deandre Ayton's fit in L.A. and Chris Paul's all-time ranking | Good Word with Goodwill Jul 07, 2025

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and The Athletic’s James Edwards discuss what Mike Brown should expect while being head coach of the New York Knicks.

Next the Clippers and Heat make a big trade. Also, how will Deandre Ayton fit in with LeBron James and Luka Doncic?

Later, Vince and James react to the news that Chris Paul intends to retire after one more season and discuss where he ranks among all-time great point guards.

(2:29) What should Mike Brown expect as Knicks head coach?

(13:42) Teams that can threaten the Knicks in the Eastern Conference

(26:27) Clippers, Heat make trade surrounding Norman Powell & John Collins

(33:14) Bradley Beal could get buyout in Phoenix

(37:18) Will Deandre Ayton mesh well with LeBron & Luka?

(42:50) Where does Chris Paul rank as an all-time point guard?

(50:05) How many years was Chris Paul the best point guard in the league?

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Damian Lillard gets waived, Mike Brown Knicks new head coach and teams that excelled during free agency | Good Word with Goodwill Jul 02, 2025

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Amin Elhassan discuss the surprising news that Damian Lillard was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks and Amin names a team that would be perfect for his next destination.

Next, Vince and Amin react to Mike Brown being hired as the New York Knicks head coach and what he needs to do to be successful.

Later, Vince and Amin take a look at some of the recent free agency signings and Amin picks three teams that have impressed him with their additions.

(2:44) Bucks waive Damian Lillard

(8:23) Should Dame sign with another team this season?

(11:14) Where does this leave Giannis Antetokounmpo?

(21:28) The brilliance of Sam Presti

(24:46) Knicks hire Mike Brown as head coach

(31:31) Will Mike Brown get more out of KAT & Jalen Brunson?

(35:20) How will JJ Redick mesh with DeAndre Ayton?

(42:42) Is the current CBA hurting the NBA?

(48:38) Teams that made the most impressive free agency moves

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Why the East vs. West talent imbalance may send LeBron James BACK to Cleveland | The Big Number Jul 02, 2025

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It's no secret the NBA's Western Conference has been better than its Eastern Conference for some time now, but how big is that imbalance? Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine kick off this week's Big Number with a shocking stat: the East could win their next 1,318 consecutive games vs. Western Conference teams and STILL not be .500 vs. the their opponents in their head-to-head record since 2000.

Tom argues that the East vs. West power imbalance is greater than ever and that it might send one LeBron James seeking a trade or some sort of move back to his hometown in Cleveland to put the final chapter on his Hall of Fame career. Tom even brings a crazy four-team trade to the table that would make it all work!

Later in the show, Dan shares some little numbers around the Chicago Bulls without Lonzo Ball (which they should get used to now that he's on Cleveland), the Knicks starters' minutes per game vs. the Western Conference, the Orlando Magic's offensive rating against the West and the Atlanta Hawks defensive efficiency in the Trae Young era.

Also, Mike Brown will be reportedly the next coach of the New York Knicks. The guys react to the news live & share a touching get well soon message for the one and only Red Panda.

(1:30) - 1,318: West's head-to-head advantage over the East since 2000

(5:40) - Why East vs. West talent disadvantage could send LeBron back to CLE

(17:25) - Why Chicago will struggle more without Lonzo Ball

(23:35) - Knicks roster minutes per game vs. West

(29:10) - Breaking: Mike Brown to New York Knicks

(35:40) - Orlando's offensive rating vs. West

(39:30) - Atlanta's defensive efficiency in the Trae Young era

(45:30) - Get well soon to Red Panda & Jaren Jackson Jr.

(48:30) - Unpacking Milwaukee's move from Lillard to Turner

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Bucks waive Damian Lillard & sign Myles Turner: 7 BIGGEST NBA Offseason Moves (So Far!) | he Kevin O'Connor Show Jul 01, 2025

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What do Milwaukee's latest moves signal for Giannis Antetokounmpo's future? KOC pontificates on the shocking news that the Bucks are waiving Damian Lillard to sign Myles Turner. Then, Kevin moves on to more of the biggest moves of the NBA offseason. Is Cam Johnson an upgrade over Michael Porter Jr. for the Denver Nuggets? And what do the Lakers' moves mean for LeBron James' future in Los Angeles?

00:19 - Bucks waive Damian Lillard to sign Myles Turner

07:20 - Nuggets trade MPJ for Cam Johnson

09:57 - Hawks land Nickeil Alexander-Walker

11:38 - Knicks sign Guerschon Yabusele

13:18 - Bigs musical chairs!

16:30 - What are the Lakers going to do?

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LeBron puts Lakers on notice, Malik Beasley investigation and NBA Free Agency | Good Word with Goodwill Jun 30, 2025

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Mo Dakhill react to LeBron James opting into his deal with the Los Angeles Lakers and if he is passively aggressively seeking a trade.

Next, Vince and Mo unpack Malik Beasley being investigated for gambling before turning their attention to free agency.

Later, Vince and Mo discuss the idea of Mike Brown being the next New York Knicks head coach and if he would be the ideal fit.

(2:37) Does LeBron want to be traded?

(10:55) Can Lakers prioritize both LeBron and Luka?

(20:25) Clippers give James Harden two-year deal

(26:31) Malik Beasley under investigation for gambling

(39:21) Pre-Free Agency Signings

(53:14) Knicks impressed by Mike Brown

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LeBron’s future with Jovan Buha + what KOC’s hearing & offseason things to watch for | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 30, 2025

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KOC is joined by Jovan Buha, who covers the Los Angeles Lakers as well as anyone. What is next for LeBron James?? After opting in, the rumors started right away... could he actually be traded? Will a buyout option surface? Does Luka want him there 100% next season? Does LeBron want to go back to Cleveland, or would he accept a trade to a surprise team like the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors or even the Denver Nuggets? It's all on the table in this edition of the KOC Show that also hits on other free agent and trade news around the league involving the following names: James Harden, DeAndre Ayton, Lonzo Ball, Isaac Okoro, Collin Sexton, Nurk, NAW, Ty Jerome, Jabari Smith, Bobby Portis, and of course the bizarre situation involving Malik Beasley. Lock in!

(00:45) - Jovan Buha on Lakers & LeBron's future

(26:20) - KOC runs through news of the week: Beasley, Ball for Okoro & more

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Draft night steals, dumbest trades, Ace Bailey’s future + Masai FIRED | The Kevin O'Connor Show Jun 27, 2025

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(0:57) Ace Bailey Utah Jazz drama

(13:24) Raptors fire Masai Ujiri

(20:49) Did Pelicans make a HORRIBLE trade for Derik Queen?

(29:29) KOC’s favorite draft hauls

(44:19) Pacers surprise draft of Taelon Peter

(49:12) NBA champs OKC draft Thomas Sorber

(52:53) Teams looking to take ‘the next step’

(56:53) Blazers draft Yang Hansen

(1:02:03) BetMGM Rookie of the Year odds released

(1:05:26) Are Mavs NBA title contenders now?

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NBA Draft Recap, Celtics being punished for drafting well, best NBA draft class and Jared Greenberg was right Jun 26, 2025

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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Jared Greenberg react to the NBA Draft and debate if the San Antonio Spurs are under pressure to make the playoffs next season.

Next, Vince and Jared discuss the risky trade the New Orleans Pelicans made on draft night and unpack why the Boston Celtics are trading key pieces from last year’s championship team.

Later, Vince and Jared make their picks for the best draft class in NBA history and Jared gets to gloat about being right about the Houston Rockets and Kevin Durant.

(2:41) Should the Spurs have traded No.2 pick?

(8:09) Victor Wembanyama is ready to win

(13:47) Sixers pass on Ace Bailey

(19:28) Pelicans make questionable draft day trade with Hawks

(32:59) Celtics trade Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis

(37:07) Celtics being punished for drafting well

(43:00) Nuggets owner mentions odd scenario with Nikola Jokic

(50:15) Best NBA Draft Class Ever

(56:05) Jared gloats about being right about Kevin Durant

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