Luka's Lakers, Toxic Assets, and Three-Dimensional Chess (w/ Rachel Nichols)
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Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss a major NBA trade and its implications for various teams and players.
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols dive headfirst into a wild alternate NBA reality to break down the fallout of a shocking blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft capital. They unpack the high-stakes sweepstakes surrounding LeBron James' departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, parsing through Rich Paul's infamous "magical whiteboard" and a potential return to Cleveland. Plus, they examine the Lakers' immediate and costly pivot to surround Luka Dončić with elite size by paying a massive premium for center Walker Kessler, before wrapping up with a look at Donovan Mitchell’s mega-extension with the Cavaliers and Nikola Jokić's subtle leverage play against the Denver Nuggets. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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