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Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kevin O’Connor reacts to the stunning news that Damian Lillard chose to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. Why KOC loves the fit, and could see this working out great for Portland. PLUS Kevin says the Los Angeles Clippers are winning the offseason after adding Bradley Beal, who is a clear-cut upgrade over Norm Powell. And then KOC is joined by Andrew Sharp and Ben Thompson to discuss the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee \u2014 have the Bucks done enough? Could the Myles Turner signing backfire? And the guys deep-dive on Andrew’s favorite squad, the Washington Wizards. Is there optimism in DC after landing Tre Johnson? It’s all ahead!<\/p>\n

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(00:25) – Damian Lillard returns to Portland<\/p>\n

(3:25) – Bradley Beal returns to LA<\/p>\n

(7:20) – Talking Bucks & Wizards with Ben Thompson & Andrew Sharp<\/p>\n

\"Portland<\/p>\n

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) celebrates after a shot against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA basketball game, March 5, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo\/Kevin Kolczynski, File)<\/p>\n

(AP Photo\/Kevin Kolczynski, File)<\/p>\n

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