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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
About this episode

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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