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Jan 2025
1h 31m

Jimmy Butler Trades + Cavs and Thunder D...

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Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA Basketball, Who will win the Pacific Division, the dominance of the Cavs and Thunder, Jimmy Butler Trade destinations and more. Then they are joined by Brian Geisinger to discuss the Charlotte Hornets and if their recent play is a sign of things to come. Then the boys play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat, a trivia game where Andrew is pitted against a beat writer.


Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers

With: Brian Geisinger

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio/Video Editor: Jake Kleinberg

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