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Jul 2024
1h 15m

Winners and Losers of the Offseason So F...

The Ringer
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Justin, Rob, and Wos look ahead toward Summer League, and the players that they’re most looking forward to seeing in Vegas (07:42). Then, they gauge their excitement for Team USA and how the team will fare against a competitive field (22:23). After, they delve into the biggest winners and losers of the offseason (35:27), the most intriguing free agents (60:5 ... Show More
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