WEMBANYAMA CONCUSSION?! Giants Trade Lawrence + AJ Brown
From Moving The Goal Posts by Empty The Bench Network
April 24, 2026 · 1h 7m · Episode 111
About this episode
The episode discusses recent developments in the NFL and NBA, including player health concerns and significant trades.
On this episode of Moving the Goalposts , the landscape of both the NFL and NBA is shifting beneath our feet. We lead off with the fallout from the Portland Trail Blazers' victory over the San Antonio Spurs, which was overshadowed by a significant health update regarding Victor Wembanyama . We discuss the impact of his concussion on the Spurs' season trajectory and the growing concerns over player safety for the league's brightest young stars. The action continues on the hardwood as we break down the 1-1 split between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks . We analyze the defensive adjustments made in Game 2 and whether the Knicks have found a blueprint to neutralize Atlanta’s backcourt as the series intensifies. The NFL world was rocked this week by a blockbuster trade sending All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants to the Cincinnati Bengals . we examine the "all-in" move by Cincinnati and what the loss of a foundational piece means for the struggling Giants' rebuild. Plus, the trade winds continue to howl as reports surface that A.J. Brown is likely on his way to the New England Patriots . We discuss how this veteran presence could transform the…
Topics covered
- NFL trades
- NBA health updates
- player safety
- New York Knicks
- Cincinnati Bengals
- A.J. Brown trade rumors
- coaching responses
Keywords
- Victor Wembanyama
- NFL
- NBA
- trades
- player safety
- New York Giants
- Cincinnati Bengals
- A.J. Brown
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, New England Patriots
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