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Sep 2022
1h 11m

Donovan Mitchell to the Cavs + 2023 NBA ...

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Sam Vecenie of the Athletic to discuss the Donovan Mitchell trade to the Cavs, how it affects the Cavs moving forward, did the Jazz get the best deal possible?, and what is going on with the Knicks???

Then they introduce 2023 NBA Draft candidates and what fans should be looking for + Donovan Mitchell trivia!

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