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Did LeBron Just Give The NBA A Hint About His Next Team? | Rachel Nichols and Chris Mannix
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1:51 LeBron's Family Key To His Decision?
12:25 Portland Arena Saga Drags On
25:35 OKC Free Up Money In 3 Team Trade ______________________________________________________________________ Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols dive into the latest in the NBA, starting off with where things stand with LeBron James. It has leaked into day 20 of the wait for his next team, but has he given a clue into where he may go next with some of his latest comments? Plus, Tom Dundon and the Portland Trailblazers continue to be at odds with the city of Portland over their arena's lease agreement. Could it result in relocation? And finally, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks made a trade this week sending Lu Dort to Atlanta, former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas and three second round picks to OKC. The move opens up cap space for the Thunder, but what does it mean for the players involved and the future of Oklahoma City? Find out on the latest episode of Open Floor.
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