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Chris Paul was traded from the Phoenix Suns on Monday and has highlighted Isiah Thomas' unofficial role in the Bradley Beal trade. Chris Paul suggested that Thomas was in the ear of Suns' owner Mat Ishbia regarding the deal. Chris Lea & Dennis Cox discuss how Isiah Thomas despite being a great basketball player, is the last person you should seek advice from if you're a front office worker. 

Also, in a new lawsuit, Brandr Group, which has agreements to facilitate group licensing deals for 54 D-I schools and their athletes, is suing EA Sports over an upcoming college football video game. Brandr alleges that EA Sports is violating its intellectual property rights by using the name, image, and likeness of college athletes without their permission.

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