Vincent Goodwill and The Athletic’s James Edwards react to Karl-Anthony Towns’ fast start in New York and whether or not the Knicks can translate this into playoff success.

Vince and James then break down Detroit Pistons F Cade Cunningham’s spectacular season so far and if he deserves his first NBA All-Star selection.

Later, Vince and James chat possible trade destinations for The Last Word, including potential suitors for Zach Lavine and why Golden State could be the perfect fit for Jimmy Butler.

(1:52) - Karl-Anthony Towns continues fast start in New York

(14:55) - Mikal Bridges breaks through slump with strong December

(22:22) - Is Cade Cunningham an All-Star?

(35:35) - Potential suitors for Zach LaVine

(40:50) - Can Jimmy Butler make a team a contender?

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Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus break down the Bucks’ win over the Magic in Tuesday night’s NBA Cup quarterfinals and preview Trae’s return to MSG as the Atlanta Hawks take on the New York Knicks in a tournament continuation of the rivalry.

Vince and Dan then chat trade rumors and discuss potential landing spots for Jimmy Butler, who could be on the move from the Miami Heat. They also discuss whether LeBron James should look to leave LA before the trade deadline.

Later, Vince brings on Ice Young for The Last Word, where they discuss the OKC Thunder, Caitlin Clark’s selection as TIME’s athlete of the year & the WNBA’s rising power as a brand.

(1:15) - Bucks def. Magic in NBA Cup

(11:24) - Trae Young, Hawks return to MSG

(20:32) - Jimmy Butler on the trade block?

(29:52) - Should LeBron consider leaving Lakers?

(34:00) - Thunder def. Mavericks in NBA Cup

(43:15) - Golden State Valkyries skip pick in expansion draft

(50:00) - Caitlin Clark named TIME Athlete of the Year

(58:00) - WNBA named fastest growing brand

On today's episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by former NBA video coordinator, turned contributor for The Athletic and Bleacher Report Mo Dakhil.

Dakhil joins to discuss the continued run of dominance by the reigning champion Boston Celtics and unpack what is making them so hard to keep up with. They also dive deep into the roster woes for the Los Angeles Lakers and how LeBron is clearly slowing down. They close out the show by discussing why the Denver Nuggets need to find more playmakers to work alongside Nikola Jokić.

(2:35) Year two of the NBA Cup

(6:11) Houston Rockets hot start

(9:12) No one is stopping the Celtics

(22:02) Lakers' roster troubles

(38:40) Is anyone coming to help Jokic?