NBA Finals Game 5 Preview, Desmond Bane traded to Magic, Ja Morant's future and Kevin Durant trade rumors
On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Jared Greenberg preview Monday's huge Game 5 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers.
Next, Vince and Jared react to Desmond Bane being traded to the Orlando Magic and discuss if Orlando gave up too many assets in the trade.
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Later, Vince and Jared take a look at the Memphis Grizzlies and debate what they should do moving forward with Ja Morant. Also, Vince and Jared give their thoughts on if the Miami Heat or Houston Rockets should make a push for Kevin Durant.
(1:56) NBA Finals Game 5 preview
(10:00) Rick Carlisle brings up officials
(17:01) Orlando Magic trade for Desmond Bane
(24:22) What does Bane trade mean for Ja Morant, Grizzlies?
(33:09) Can Ja Morant be the best player on a contending team?
(35:36) Should the Rockets pursue Ja Morant, Kevin Durant?
(41:58) Does Kevin Durant to the Miami Heat make sense?
(50:38) NBA needs to rethink Draft Night coverage
Desmond Bane traded from Memphis Grizzlies to Orlando Magic. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
(AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
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