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Jun 2024
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The Lakers Hire JJ Redick, LeBron’s Wind...

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Logan, Raja, and Howard are back to react to the Lakers hiring JJ Redick as their head coach, then discuss if he’ll be on a short leash next season (01:30). They also get into whether LeBron James has accepted his winning window has closed or if he’ll join another contender (15:40). Then, they briefly talk about the Alex Caruso–Josh Giddey trade and how this helps OKC (37:34). Afterward, producer Kerm joins to revisit some of the guys’ worst takes from this season (41:07).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Eduardo Ocampo

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