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Jan 2025
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Beal vs. LaVine | Who can beat the Thund...

THE ATHLETIC
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The Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies battled it out for second place in the West. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Jared McCain injury news, the Cavs 12th straight win, and debate Bradley Beal vs. Zach LaVine as trade candidates. The, the Athletic’s Kelly Iko joins the show to talk about the Rockets win over the Grizzlies, Reed Shepherd in the G League, Jimmy Butler’s fit in Memphis, and who matches up with the Thunder in the West.


Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni & Kelly Iko

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody


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