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Feb 2020
41m 49s

Trade Deadline Winners and Losers, KD Go...

The Ringer
About this episode

Instant Replay: The Raptors just can’t seem to lose, Kevin Durant wants all the smoke, and James Dolan isn't selling the New York Knicks (02:05).

The Main Event: The gang breaks down the winners and losers of the trade deadline including the Heat and the Clippers, and even the Knicks (19:28).

Good Call/Bad Call: D'Angelo Russell has a camcorder, Dame D.O.L.L.A. performs at All-Star Weekend, and we do art (33:47).

Host: John Gonzalez

Guests: Haley O'Shaughnessy, Dan Devine

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