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Dec 2020
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Emergency Podcast: Rockets Trade Russell...

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Logan Murdock, Chris Ryan, and Kevin O’Connor heed the call as the Rockets trade Russell Westbrook to the Wizards for John Wall and a 2023 protected draft pick. 

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Chris Ryan, and Kevin O’Connor

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