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Apr 15
41m 39s

Phoenix Suns Fire Coach, Kevin Durant’s ...

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The NBA regular season is officially over, meaning it’s time for the Phoenix Suns to clean house once again.

Matt Barnes reacts to the firing of Suns Head Coach Mike Budenholzer, and lays blame at the feet of owner Mat Ishbia.

Matt & the homie Keyon Dooling analyze the latest shake up in the desert, and speculate on Kevin Durant’s next landing spot. The guys also preview the biggest headlines from Play-In Tournament & First Round of the NBA Playoffs: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks future, the Los Angeles Lakers’ draw & Steph Curry spoiler potential.

Then, UCLA Football Head Coach DeShaun Foster drops in & looks ahead to their upcoming Friday Night Lights! Coach Foster discusses life in the BIG 10 Conference, navigating NIL & the transfer portal, and his coaching debut with Patrick Mahomes at Texas Tech!

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