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Jun 2023
44m 20s

Kuminga Trade + Free Agency Rumors

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Sam and Andy reflect on rumors about the Warriors shopping Kuminga. What do we believe? 

Later (24:35) we discuss other teams looking to shop. Is there a deal to be made with the Wizards for Bradley Beal or Porzingis? + More

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Producer: Tim Angan

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