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Katz discuss if the Los Angeles Lakers are a threat to win the Western Conference despite the Mark Williams trade being rescinded.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(2:09) Lakers-Hornets trade rescinded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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Vincent Goodwill and Isis “Ice” Young react to reports that De’Aaron Fox could be departing the Sacramento Kings and possibly join Victor Wembanyama on the San Antonio Spurs ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

Vince and Ice then discuss if Pat Riley is getting overlooked for his role in things going south between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler.

Later, Vince and Ice take a look at some of the major trades that took place in the WNBA.

(1:00) De'Aaron Fox trade rumors

(10:23) Pat Riley's role in Jimmy Butler drama

(18:29) Bucks determined to improve roster

(22:53) Amen Thompson shining bright in Houston

(31:20) Multiple large trades in WNBA

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Vincent Goodwill and J.A. Adande react to Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis comments that the team needs another big ahead of the trade deadline after Davis referenced the 2019-2020 championship team as an example of how he plays best as a power forward.

Vince and J.A. then discuss if the Philadelphia 76ers should seriously consider trading for Jimmy Butler, even if it means potentially sending Paul George to Miami.

Later, Vince and J.A. remember Kobe Bryant following the five year anniversary of his death.

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Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus react to Tuesday’s Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz trade where the Suns added three additional first round picks. Will these be enough ammunition to trade for Jimmy Butler? They also discuss some interesting comments made by Scottie Pippen suggesting he could win six NBA championships with or without Michael Jordan and his belief that NBA general managers would choose him over LeBron James.

Vince and Dan then take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on Kobe Bryant’s 81-point performance that happened on this day in 2006 against Toronto.

Later, Vince and Ice Young express their appreciation for Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green’s relationship or lack thereof despite being tied to each other for much of their basketball lives. They also chat Jayson Tatum and Steve Kerr’s awkward encounter and why the Olympics may have had something to do with it.

(3:05) - Suns preparing to move for Jimmy Butler?

(14:55) - Scottie Pippen makes bold claims about LeBron, Jordan

(21:20) - On this day in 2006: Kobe Bryant scored 81 points on Raptors

(34:05) - Encouraging opening week for Unrivaled

(40:00) - Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green’s on-court beef

(45:10) - Jayson Tatum and Steve Kerr’s awkward moment

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