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Sep 2023
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Eight Things to Look Forward to Entering...

The Ringer
About this episode

After it was reported that the Raptors are front-runners to trade for Damian Lillard, Verno and KOC discuss Toronto’s interest in Dame, what it would take for both sides to agree to a deal, and the other teams that could possibly make a move (03:41). Also, as the guys enter their eighth season covering basketball together, they discuss eight things that they are most excited for in the upcoming season (19:35).


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Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

Producer: Jessie Lopez

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