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Feb 2022
51m 11s

Simmons & Harden in the 'The Deal Zone' ...

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

In this week's Point of Contention, Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper. (We're going early this week.)

Take 1: The Deal Zone

Take 2: Trade Grades! End of an Era in Portland

Take 3: Why did the Kings just trade away their best young player?

Take 4: Help Wanted in Laker Land

Take 5: All Star Skills, Dunks and 3-Pointers

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