On this episode of NBA Desktop, Jason dives into the media circus around Kawhi Leonard’s decision to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers and has an EXCLUSIVE spice interview with NBA insider Arye Abraham. Then Lakers fan Jordan Ligons battles Clippers fan Isaac Lee in an NBA Desktop duel to determine which team will rule L.A. this season. Finally, NBA hand expert Kevin O’Connor joins the show to examine New York Knicks rookie R.J. Barrett.
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