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Join Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill and Isis “Ice” Young on the latest episode of Good Word with Goodwill as they dive into the early part of the 2024-25 NBA season.
The discussion kicks off with the NBA’s decision to suspend Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers for three games after an incident with a reporter in the locker room. Ice and Vinnie explore the boundaries that were crossed and the implications of bringing family into the spotlight before noting that Embiid will be returning for the opening game of the NBA Cup.
Anthony Davis is also facing an injury, but Vinnie predicts that he won’t miss any game time. Ice emphasizes the importance of Davis to the Lakers and their need for him to remain healthy.
The Denver Nuggets will be missing Aaron Gordon for a few weeks due to a calf injury, a concern for Vinnie who discusses the impact of such injuries on NBA players. He also highlights Gordon’s significance to the Nuggets’ lineup.
The conversation then shifts to the 2014 NBA Draft class, which is showing promise this season with players like Ja Morant, RJ Barrett, and Darius Garland finding success. However, the struggles of Zion Williamson to stay healthy raise questions about the longevity of his career.
Finally, the hosts touch on Draymond Green’s on-court antics against former teammate Jordan Poole, speculating on whether Green has matured enough to avoid causing issues for the Golden State Warriors.
(02:00) – NBA suspends Joel Embiid for 3 games
(10:05) – Anthony Davis questionable (heel injury)
(14:00) – Aaron Gordon to miss multiple weeks (calf injury)
(17:30) – Zion Williamson
(23:00) – Ja Morant
(26:30) – RJ Barrett
(29:30) – Darius Garland
(31:30) – The Last Word: Draymond vs. Jordan Poole
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