2020 Schedule

43-21, 2nd in Atlantic

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)

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

10d

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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11dMarc J. Spears

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

11d

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)

11d

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11d

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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14d

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).

Len Bias could have been MJ's biggest rival (2:47)

14d

Tacko Fall clowns Richard Jefferson about being bald (1:09)

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19d

Flashback: Larry Bird's instinct pays off with acrobatic basket (0:31)

19d

On this date: Celtics stun 76ers to earn Finals trip (1:14)

22d

Jaylen Brown lists 3 NBA legends that inspired his game (0:39)

26d

CP3, LeBron and other NBA stars on their favorite MJ memories (1:52)

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32d

The Hoop Collective: Dennis Rodman's Eccentric Personality And Ben Simmons' Shooting Struggles

Ahead of Episodes 3 and 4 of "The Last Dance," Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and ESPN writer Tim Keown dive deep into the complicated man that was -- and still is -- Dennis Rodman. Plus, the crew discusses the '08 Celtics' group message (27:56) and the real reason why Ben Simmons is hesitant to shoot from beyond the arc (39:45).

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32dTim Bontemps

Celtics use celebrity guests to stay connected

As the Celtics try to stay motivated and connected during the NBA shutdown, Danny Ainge said they have had calls with celebrity speakers such as Mark Wahlberg and LL Cool J.