On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill and Amin Elhassan react to Kawhi Leonard’s alleged no-show job and Adam Silver’s role if the alleged reports are true.

Next, Vince and Amin take a look at one major rule change that came from the Board of Governors meetings and how Silver calling the NBA a “highlight-based’ sport was a misstep by the commissioner.

Later, Vince and Amin take a look at Ben Simmons’ career and dissect where it went wrong and if there’s any hope for it to be resurrected.

(1:59) Pablo Torre’s new report sheds more light on Kawhi controversy

(8:47) What is Adam Silver’s role in the Kawhi drama?

(28:35) How should Adam Silver penalize the Clippers if the reports are true?

(36:30) Adam Silver’s “highlight-based” sport comment doesn’t land well

(45:29) Half-court heaves will not count against individual player FG percentage

(54:13) Ben Simmons’ disappointing career

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Kevin O’Connor & Steve Jones break down the Northwest Division heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. The pair dive into the Thunder’s title defense, Denver Nuggets’ revamped depth and whether the Minnesota Timberwolves belong in the true contender tier. Plus, could the Trail Blazers play with two bigs? And how will the Utah Jazz’s promising young core and cast of veterans impact their development?

Then, Justin Boone joins to break down early fantasy football surprises and key NFL storylines after Week 1. From J.J. McCarthy’s breakout with the Vikings to Caleb Williams’ accuracy concerns, waiver wire pickups and head coaches who might already be on the hot seat—all this and more on The Kevin O’Connor Show.

(0:30) Kawhi Leonard update

(13:09) Josh Giddey re-signs with Bulls

(15:49) Northwest Division preview with Steve Jones

(16:10) Thunder preview

(26:26) Nuggets preview

(37:01) Timberwolves preview

(44:08) Trail Blazers preview

(53:05) Jazz preview

(1:02:58) NFL Week 1 recap with Justin Boone

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Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine deep dive on the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame class: who's a lock, and who deserves more consideration than they're getting? The duo start with Andre Iguodala, who has one big number going his way that could make him a lock. Next, Dan breaks down the chances of Marques Johnson, Blake Griffin, Shawn Marion and Lamarcus Aldridge based on their career numbers and advanced stats.

Tom & Dan finish things off with the news that the Chicago Bulls re-signed Josh Giddey to a multi-year contract. The hosts look back on their free agency predictions (2 for 2 so far!) and discuss whether Cam Thomas made the right move taking his $6M qualifying offer.

(1:45) - Is Andre Iguodala a Hall of Fame lock?

(16:45) - Does Shawn Marion have the stats to make it in?

(22:35) - Lamarcus Aldridge's Hall of Fame chances

(28:10) - Marques Johnson's scoring average deserves consideration

(31:40) - Is Blake Griffin being overrated as a HOF prospect?

(39:40) - Josh Giddey, Cam Thomas & other free agency news

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