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Oct 2023
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Giannis Extends with the Bucks, Grizzlie...

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About this episode

Verno and KOC go through all the latest NBA news, beginning with Giannis’s three-year extension with the Bucks and how this solidifies Milwaukee's future (01:43). They then move on to discuss the contract extensions of Jalen McDaniels, Onyeka Okongwu, Josh Green, and Cole Anthony before discussing the Grizzlies' options at center after losing Steven Adams for the season (10:50). With the season about to get underway, the guys give out their playoff predictions for each conference, as well as the season awards (37:54).


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Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

Producer: Jessie Lopez

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