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Nov 12
31m 29s

Can the NBA Fix Its Injury Problem?

PETE ZAYAS
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In the latest LFR Mailbag, Pete and Darius answer listener questions on a possible battle of Lakers forwards, how the Lakers schedule has helped them win games and address problems at the same time, proposed fixes for the league’s schedule and injury problems, their love/hate relationship with certain former Lakers, and much more..Join Pete on Offside! https ... Show More
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