Maybe they'll finally get a challenge this time.

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LeBron James shook a few hands, slapped a few fives, gave a few hugs.

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Jeff Van Gundy lashed out at the Orlando Magic Friday, labeling the team's top executive as clueless about basketball and accusing him of lying about the motives behind his brother's firing.

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Maybe they'll finally get a challenge this time.