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Are Anthony Davis and Rich Paul bullying the Pelicans? | First Take

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Stephen A. Smith says agents around the league are calling for NBA commissioner Adam Silver to fine Rich Paul and Klutch Sports Group for “bullying” small market teams into letting go of talent after Anthony Davis requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans.

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BIGGER DEAL? Lakers WINNING STREAK or Knicks LOSING STREAK | First Take

On First Take, Stephen A. and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo join Shae Cornette to discuss the latest storylines in the NBA, including: 0:00 Lakers & Knicks 1:30 Are you concerned? 5:23 Stephen A. weighs in 8:30 Mad Dog responds 9:45 Luka Doncic scores 42 10:45 LeBron as an unrestricted free agent 13:39 LeBron leaving the…

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