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Nov 2020
1h 22m

Austin Rivers on the NBA’s Return, Doc R...

The Ringer
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Logan and Raja are back talking about the NBA’s plan to return to basketball December 22 (45:00). Then, Austin Rivers joins Logan to discuss the Rockets’ 2019-20 season, Doc Rivers’s new job as head coach for the 76ers, which teams will be at the top of league next season, and much more (30:00).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Austin Rivers

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