Free Agency Frenzy: Dame Waived, Turner to the Bucks, and LeBron’s Unhappy?

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🗓️ 1 July 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Logan and Raja are back with the free agency edition of Real Ones. Myles Turner is officially headed to the Bucks, and Damian Lillard has been waived by the team. What’s the future for Dame? The Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson and a 2032 first-round pick. They also brought back Bruce Brown, who helped them win a championship in 2023. Have the Nuggets jumped back into contender status? The Hawks made a ton of moves as well. Have they shot up in the Eastern Conference hierarchy? Word on the street is that LeBron isn't happy that the Lakers aren't building around him. Is this a sign that the Lakers have officially shifted their focus to Luka? Plus, a deep mailbag! (0:00): Open w/ Logan Murdock (1:00): Show start (1:46): Bucks waive Dame Lillard (9:22): Denver Nuggets Talk (14:52): Atlanta Hawks check-in (19:21): Free agency moves by the Lakers + Lebron’s next moves (32:45): Mailbag Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Audio Producer: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Hit the mailbag! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Logan Murdoch here for another edition of Real Ones, me and Rajabelle, talk all things for
0:05.6	agency.
0:06.6	We get into the very fluid situation that's going on in Milwaukee.
0:12.1	Carmelo Anthony said there's no loyalty in sports.
0:15.3	And there's definitely no loyalty for Dame Willard in Milwaukee because they waived and stretched
0:19.8	his contract to make a deal to get
0:23.2	Miles Turner. We get into all of the ramifications of that. LeBron's legacy in Los Angeles. We talk
0:29.0	about what's going to happen with Cominga. Then we get into a great mailbag discussion with
0:32.6	the Bull Cliff where we answer your questions about discourse in the modern NBA.
0:41.4	And who is going to be remembered as a great player in 2040?
0:44.3	Is it Kyrie going to be thought of as the greatest player of all time?
0:47.0	Is LaMello going to be thought of as the greatest player of all time?
0:47.6	Maybe.
0:48.5	We'll see.
0:50.2	We've discussed all of that.
0:57.0	But for the moment, let's get to the intro music. Cliff, play the theme.
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1:12.3	The multi-award winning series, FX's The The Bear is back for a brand new season.
1:15.5	Upon my signal, unleash help.
1:18.6	And every second counts.
1:19.5	The clock.
1:22.8	When that shows zero, this restaurant ceases operations.
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