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Feb 2024
1h 25m

Trae Young Trade Rumors, Grizzlies Silve...

The Ringer
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Verno and KOC discuss the Grizzlies' upset win over the Bucks as well as Klay Thompson’s hot performance after getting benched (00:24). Next, they have a leaguewide check-in entering the All-Star break, starting off with all the noise surrounding the Warriors after it was reported that they looked into LeBron James's availability (25:05). They debate whether ... Show More
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