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Here we go.

Welcome to the original recipe,

patriotic edition of the Ben Mallor show.

We have seen better days.

No, we haven't.

It's the 4th of July, and we're doing live radio recording this podcast, giving you fresh

audio content to accompany your journey, going to see fireworks, to visit family,

bursting in pride, looking at the American flag, whatever you're doing.

So here are now in number one, pro bouncy ball.

What does LeBron James deal with the Lakers tell us, as he's agreed to a multi-year extension?

Of course, really one year with the player option.

Also, why is Brony James expected to start the season with the Lakers before going to the G League.

That report came out.

And former Raptors player, Jonte Porter, is expected to plead guilty soon on felony charges in the NBA betting scandal after being banned for life from the association.

How big a deal is this?

We'll talk about all of that and much more right now

as we crack open the box of firecrackers.

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