Cavs, Celts, GSW, Nuggets, Lottery, Conference Finals & More — HPP S4-E30

May 23, 2025 Richard C. Harris NBA Draft 0

Jayson Tatum
With Jayson Tatum likely to miss most, in not all, of next season, where do the Celtics go from here?

In a special bonus NBA Episode that features plenty of conspiracy theories, Cam, Joey, and Rich debate what some key teams in the league must do in the offseason, if the draft lottery needs fixing, and more.  Also, on a hot streak with our “Picks of the Week,” we make predictions for the Conference Finals.  

CHAPTERS:

1.  NBA Notebook (0:46)

  • Do the Cavaliers need fixing?  
  • With Jayson Tatum likely to miss most, in not all, of next season, where do the Celtics go from here?  Can picks No. 28 and 32 in the draft help?
  • Do the Nuggets need a bench, or what?  And what are their options since they have no draft picks this year? 
  • Is Golden State a decent center away from being a title contender?  
  • How suspicious is it that Dallas ended up with the No. 1 pick, and is it time to change or do away with the lottery?

2.  Picks of the Week (1:00:28)

  • Eastern Conference Finals
  • Western Conference Finals

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  • Richard C. Harris

    Richard has worked as a sports writer/editor/scout/analyst since 1998. He has been credentialed for a variety of special events and games by the NBA, the NFL, the G League, and numerous college athletic programs and conferences. He has contributed to various magazines, radio shows, and a number of other sites, including ESPN.com, SI.com, and USAToday.com. Richard is the former CEO of FantasyFootballExperts.com and a former member of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA). An active member of the US Basketball Writers Association (USBWA), Rich is currently the Managing Director at Hoops Prospects, a site that specializes in evaluating potential pro basketball talent. Follow on Twitter @HoopsProspects.

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