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Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh discuss who is on the NBA ‘Naughty’ and ‘Nice’ lists. The duo breaks down how the Celtics’ rookies have made a splash without Jayson Tatum, how the Detroit Pistons can raise their ceiling and how the Warriors can maximize their opportunity with Steph Curry. Plus, should Anthony Edwards be the new face of the league for the next generation? Is Maxime Raynaud the steal of the draft? Are the Pacers tanking??
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Next, they discuss why the New York Knicks opting out of raising the NBA Cup banner landed them on the naughty list, Evan Mobley taking a step back this season and why referee and player relations are spiraling. Later, does Giannis truly want out of the Bucks? Is it time for the Lakers to trade Austin Reaves?
(0:13) NBA Naughty & Nice List
(0:49) Nice: Boston Celtics
(4:52) Nice: Detroit Pistons
(8:47) Nice: Steph Curry
(14:32) Nice: Minnesota Timberwolves
(17:51) Nice: Maxime Raynaud
(21:05) Nice: Indiana Pacers
(22:51) Stocking Stuffers
(26:21) Naughty: New York Knicks
(30:59) Naughty: Evan Mobley
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(36:03) Naughty: Referee relations
(50:06) Naughty: Giannis
(56:24) Naughty: Los Angeles Lakers
(1:03:43) Naughty: Nico Harrison
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives to the basket against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second half at Target Center. Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
(Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images)
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