Yesterday was not the start of NBA free agency but that did not stop the league from creating a firestorm of transactions. In this episode Rob Lopez cheif editor of Def Pen Sports returns to the show for a deep dive on the blockbuster Chris Paul trade, the impact it will have on Blake's decision, the Paul George sweepstakes and of course we take time to address the madness and chaos of the team he covers the New York Knicks on their departure from Phil Jackson.     Subscribe to the podcast series on Podbean and Itunes   Podbean: http://chrispy1132.podbean.com/   Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-platte-presents-hip/id1123337898?mt=2   Contact me Twitter: @realchrisplatte Snapchat: chrispy1132 Email: chrispy1132@gmail.com   Guests: Rob Lopez   Contact Rob Lopez: Rob.lopez@defpensports.com  Follow Rob on Twitter: @R0BaTO Check out his content for Def Pen Here: http://defpen.com/author/robert-lopez/     Listen to his podcast here: https://noahlofman.podbean.com/   I am proud to announce that my podcasts are now officially sponsored by Antiforeverusa!!  Website: https://www.shopantiusa.com  Use promo code "Platte" to recieve a discount on your purchase! Contact Antiforever on Twitter: @antiforeverusa

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