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Jul 2024
1h 4m

The King in the Fourth is a King

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Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls' sign-and-trade of DeMar DeRozan to the Kings as part of a three-team deal, which marks the official pivot point of the franchise as they change their direction. Will Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic trades be next? 

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