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Jun 23
49m 22s

Hour 2: Kevin Sent

ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim Rose
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First Take resumes as the team breaks down yesterday's blockbuster trade sending Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets! What does this mean for the future of the West? More NBA Finals analysis on tap as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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