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Oct 2019
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Bradley Beal Gets Extended, Buddy Hield’...

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We’re shocked by Bradley Beal’s extension (1:00), confused by Buddy Hield’s public feud with the Kings (0:00), and dismayed by Zion’s knee injury, which could derail the beginning of his rookie season (5:00). Plus: We close the NBA preseason by each sharing the four stats that interested us most over the last month (42:30).


Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

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