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Brian Windhorst and guests discuss the future of the Portland Trail Blazers, the investigation into Gary Trent Jr., and updates on LeBron James.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to react to interesting reporting from Portland and commentary from Adam Silver’s press conference as it relates to the future of the Blazers before talking the league’s investigation into the Gary Trent Jr. contract with the Bucks. Then ESPN’s Dave McMenamin joins from Fanatics Fest to break down what we learned from LeBron James’ various appearances today, discuss when we will get his decision and some interesting stories from his Heat days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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