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A Countdown of the Absurd ClippersGate Outcomes. Plus, the Most Intriguing Training Camp Battles | Group Chat 2026-09-17 22:52:00

Justin, Rob, and JKM are back with another edition of Group Chat and take a deep dive into the mess that was ClippersGate and the funniest moments of the whole scandal. Did this ultimately just become a pissing contest between Steve Ballmer and the NBA? Plus, there are some intriguing training camp battles to look forward to in the next couple of weeks. Which veteran signings could become starters for their new teams?

05:26 – Kawhi finally returns to Toronto and leaves the Clippers in the dust

21:18 – The misreporting of the scandal

42:50 – Intriguing training camp battles and starting lineups: Knicks, Lakers, Heat, Wizards, and Mavericks

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Kyle Mann

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Liz Jerry, and Clifford Augustin

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