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Jul 2025
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NBA Reaction: LeBron x Lakers drama, Sun...

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Nick Wright leads off the show with a major career announcement regarding the World Series of the Poker. Next, Nick breaks down the drama in Los Angeles surrounding LeBron James' future with the Lakers and his reaction, or lack of a reaction, to the team adding Deandre Ayton. Then, Nick discusses Devin Booker's massive deal with the Phoenix Suns as well as the mega contract extension for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren with the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Nick then shares his NBA free agency winners and losers before answering whether Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is still the biggest threat to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. #Volume

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