NBA Offseason Grades Part 2! Lakers, Spurs, Mavs, more | Plus Watson Fake Trades, Brooks Extension
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Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show.
(0:00) INTRO
(1:27) Dillon Brooks extends with Suns
(10:31) Peyton Watson sign & trade scenarios
(35:45) Los Angeles Lakers Offseason Grade
(46:45) Los Angeles Clippers Offseason Grade
(56:46) San Antonio Spurs Offseason Grade
(1:04:28) Dallas Mavericks Offseason Grade
(1:11:01) New Orleans Pelicans Offseason Grade
(1:17:45) Houston Rockets Offseason Grade
(1:24:13) Memphis Grizzlies Offseason Grade
(1:32:18) Orlando Magic Offseason Grade
(1:36:28) Washington Wizards Offseason Grade
(1:49:02) OUTRO
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