The Ethical Cavs, Why Beal Was Really Benched, Paolo's Return, and Kessler’s Wingman

Update: 2025-01-10

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Verno and Jacoby discuss Anthony Edwards’s aggressiveness during the Wolves' three-game winning streak, Paolo Banchero’s return to the Magic, as well as the dirty secret behind Bradley Beal’s benching, and Jared McCain’s season-ending injury (04:35 ). They then dive into this week’s teams (25:45 ), players (51:00 ), and things (01:06:07 ) they loved and loathed from the week that was.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming.

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby

Producer: Jessie Lopez

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