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Jun 2023
1h 56m

Beal to Phoenix, CP3’s Next Move, Fake Z...

The Ringer
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Suns trading for Bradley Beal, and Chris Paul's future (1:03), before throwing out a plethora of fake trades and NBA draft scenarios (47:44).


Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Ryen Russillo

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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