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May 2024
27m 49s

Fixing the Phoenix Suns

Ric Bucher, NBA insider and Fox Sports NBA analyst
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Ric discusses how the Phoenix Suns can improve after being swept out of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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