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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Isis “Ice” Young to discuss everything happening as the 2024-2025 NBA season begins.

Vinnie and Ice start with the NBA suspending Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid for pushing a reporter into the locker room. Ice talks about the lines crossed and Vinnie explains why the reporter might have felt comfortable mentioning Embiid’s family in his article before pointing out that the star player will make his season debut in the NBA Cup opener .

Anthony Davis is dealing with an injury of his own, but Vinnie explains why he doesn’t expect Davis to miss any time, while Ice points out that the Lakers have become dependent on their big man and need him to stay healthy.

Speaking of which, the Nuggets will be without Aaron Gordon for a few weeks due to a calf injury. Vinnie talks about why calf injuries in NBA players make him nervous before explaining why he thinks Gordon is the Nuggets’ second most important player.

Vince and Ice then turn their attention to the 2014 NBA Draft class, which appears to be finding its foundation in the NBA. Whether it’s maturity (Ja Morant), opportunity (RJ Barrett) or simple health luck (Darius Garland), everyone seems to be finding success this season… except Zion Williamson, whose struggle to stay healthy leaves Vinnie and Ice wondering how long his NBA career will be.

Finally, Draymond Green shared some funny (and adorable) moments on the court against his former teammate Jordan Poole, making us wonder if he’s finally matured enough to keep the Warriors from getting in trouble for his behavior.

(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) – Yes Morant

(26:30) – RJ Barrett

(29:30) – Darius Garland

(31:30) – The Final Word: Draymond vs. Jordan Poole

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