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KOC and Jack Simone both grew up in Boston, so naturally both were stunned to see the Marcus Smart\/Lakers news! Don’t miss their reasoning for why they think it was a great move by the Lakers. Both think this move could unlock PEAK Luka Doncic \u2014 is he primed for his 1st ever MVP season in the NBA?<\/p>\n
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Then Kevin and Simone recap a wild Summer League: which rookie impressed them the most, which Year 2 player left the best mark in Vegas \u2014 and conversely which players disappointed?<\/p>\n
Then, KOC is joined by Es Baraheni at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to break down the performances of the league\u2019s newest stars including Carter Bryant, Dylan Harper, Yang Hansen & more. Plus, what can we REALLY expect from the Toronto Raptors this season?<\/p>\n
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Marcus Smart #36 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the second half against the Chicago Bulls on November, 23, 2024 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melissa Tamez\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
(Photo by Melissa Tamez\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
(1:32) CP3 returns to Clippers<\/p>\n
(7:27) Lakers sign Marcus Smart<\/p>\n
(14:46) Summer League superlatives<\/p>\n
(38:39) Ben Simmons free agency update<\/p>\n
(44:41) Summer League recap with Es Baraheni<\/p>\n
(59:29) Expectations for Raptors this season<\/p>\n
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