2020 Schedule

43-21, 2nd in Atlantic

What might the 2020 NBA playoffs look like? (4:03)

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Dunks, game winners and a TD pass: Our favorite play of the season for all 30 teams

The world misses NBA basketball. Our experts do too. That's why they're reliving some the most memorable moments of 2019-20 so far.

The Hoop Collective: How The NBA Plans To Move Forward With 2020 Season

The NBA's potential return to Disney World poses a lot of questions. Brian Windhorst, Bobby Marks and Tim Bontemps talk about what they've heard from within the league about life inside the bubble, coronavirus testing protocols, and whether it's even worth it for bottom-tier teams to finish out the regular season. Plus, the crew looks at potential playoff matchups and if this year's format could pave the way for 1-16 playoff seeding in the future (28:55).

On this date: Boston fans rally behind 76ers to 'Beat L.A.' (0:43)

Paul Pierce reveals true reason for his beef with LeBron (2:33)

The Hoop Collective: Horace's Beef With MJ And LeBron's Football Prowess

Horace Grant didn't hold back in his criticism of "The Last Dance," so Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon discuss whether his comments are valid, and if the documentary really missed the mark on Scottie Pippen. Plus, Brian tells some stories of LeBron's former football prowess, leaving the crew to wonder about what type of NFL career he could (or still could?) have had (29:25).

Who is the biggest snub on the Celtics all-time starting 5? (1:13)

Who Stephen A. sees as an obstacle to Doncic becoming the world's best player (1:42)

On this date: LeBron, Pierce battle in Game 7 for the ages (2:42)

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Jaylen Brown shows off his dance moves (0:39)

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Danny Ainge

Zach talks to Celtics GM Danny Ainge about facing Michael Jordan in two NBA Finals, the 63-point game, the NBA's potential return from COVID-19 hiatus, more.

Bird or Magic? Who is the bigger snub on Mt. Rushmore list? (1:53)

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The Undefeated: Celtics rookie Grant Williams is making good use of screen time with youths

Boston's forward started a virtual mentoring program during the pandemic

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The Hoop Collective: The 74 Greatest NBA Players Ever

Can you compare across eras? Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan, Tim MacMahon and Kevin Pelton offer thoughts on NBArank's 74 greatest players of all time.

Celtics rookie Grant Williams is making good use of screen time with youths (1:57)

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Former Celtics, Canisius G McCarthy dies at 86

John McCarthy, who won an NBA title with 1964 Celtics and helped Canisius to a pair of NCAA tournament appearances in the 1950s, has died. He was 86.

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The Hoop Collective: The League-Altering Acquisitions That Changed The Modern NBA (Since "The Decision")

Brian Windhorst, Kevin Arnovitz and Tim Bontemps discuss Adam Silver's league-wide conference call before diving into some of the 74 trades, signings and draft picks that have shaped the NBA since "The Decision" in 2010 (15:00).