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Philly Is Different but the Same, the Red-Hot Suns, and Denver’s Fun Night Out With Raja Bell

Raja also talks about his time in the Cavs’ front office, his experience working with LeBron, and the most notable surprises from the first week of the NBA season

By Ryen Russillo and Raja Bell
Toronto Raptors v Philadelphia 76ers Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images


Russillo introduces a new NBA segment with his thoughts on the 76ers-Raptors matchup, the Nuggets pummeling the Rockets, and the Suns’ hot start to the season (4:00). Then Ryen talks with The Ringer’s Raja Bell about the Bucks’ defensive struggles, the Lakers’ load management, the time Raja spent in the Cavaliers’ front office, the experience of working with LeBron James, the most notable surprises from the first week of the NBA season, and more (15:00). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (48:30).

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