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Nov 2024
37m 38s

Who is in Bigger Trouble, Bucks or Nugge...

Ric Bucher, NBA insider and Fox Sports NBA analyst
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Ric discusses the early struggles of two teams projected as title contenders this season, the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks. Also: a look at LeBron James' bucket list and what might be motivating him at this stage of his career.

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