0:00 ... Bruce welcomes the audience to 48 Minutes and introduces Mike Isenberg, and five time author and 11 time Emmy Award winning producer whose new collaboration with Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell is their second book project together.

1:03 ... Mike briefly explains the "double track" method that the Celtics used to win the 2024 NBA Championship.

1:57 ... Some felt that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown weren't a championship combo but the Celtics management felt otherwise and showed patience with the duo.

3:02 ... With Tatum and Brown just hitting their prime, the only way they'd be split up now has nothing to do with their performance on the court.

4:07 ... How Tatum's snubs regarding the NBA Finals MVP voting and 2024 Olympics benching drove him to even greater levels of achievement this season.

5:22 ... Tatum has finally achieved a level of "Basketball IQ" that has placed him in rare company.

6:53 ... Tatum leads the Celtics in a way this is somewhat like Nikola Jokic in Denver and he has placed individual accolades well behind his desire to get a ring.

8:10 ... Patience and aggressiveness are not easy to combine in one person's emotional makeup. But Celtics president Brad Stevens has mastered that balance.

10:09 ... Bruce tells the story of how the 48 Minutes podcast's interview with Giannis Antetokounmpo set the stage for Stevens to acquire Jrue Holiday. Mike describes how Brad keeps a "wish list" of players he covets and also how Joe Mazzulla told Holiday that they were destined to work together months before the trade was even considered.

13:15 ... It wasn't easy for Stevens to trade Robert Williams III but having already acquired Kristaps Porzingis made it easier to Stevens to part with the "Time Lord."

14:28 ... The health of Porzingis is the key for Boston in the postseason. Mazzulla risked losing some games along the way in order to manage the workload of key players like KP and veteran Al Horford while giving reserve players like Sam Hauser meaningful minutes.

17:51 ... Boston is not concerned about having home court advantage in the playoffs, so they didn't have to go all out to win every game during the regular season. Stevens and Mazzulla had a plan for what they're doing and never wavered or listened to the noise from outside.

19:54 ... Mike's co-author Cedric Maxwell played for 6 different NBA coaches with various different styles, so what is his take on Mazzulla?

21:29 ... Mazzulla's no nonsense style has been effective with the players because of his self-awareness and willingness to be his authentic self.

23:32 ... Mazzulla effectively navigated the move from assistant coach to head coach OF THE SAME TEAM, which isn't easy to do when you go from being the players' "friend" to their boss.

25:09 ... Mike explains the relationship between Stevens and Mazzulla. As a former coach, Stevens could have been heavy handed in his approach to a young coach like Joe, but he avoided doing that.

26:53 ... Stevens' moves were reminiscent of previous moves by legendary Celtics executives like Red Auerbach and Danny Ainge. Mike points out how many of the team's big moves usually led to instant success and gives three great examples.

30:47 ... Ainge is currently angling to get Cooper Flagg in the 2025 Draft for the Utah Jazz.

31:54 ... Bruce resets the show and asks Mike about the future of the team with new ownership. Mike explains how some of their recent big money signings could have negative repercussions down the road, especially if the Celtics don't repeat in 2025.

34:15 ... Bruce and Mike discuss whether guys like Holiday, Porzingis, and Horford would be willing to sign "team favorable" deals to keep winning championships.

36:57 ... Mike likes the OKC Thunder to make the NBA Finals from the west and the Celtics to come out of the east.

38:01 ... Bruce compares the OKC defense to a hockey power play with 6 players against 5. Mike explains how the Thunder just come at you in waves.

39:27 ... The guys discuss how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a mini version of Nikola Jokic and how Tatum is also in that category when it comes to the game "slowing down" for him.

40:43 ... Bruce and Mike praise Derrick White for his clutch play when the team needs a bucket.

41:52 ... Mike explains how to find the book "Banner Year" and the "big picture" philosophy that makes the organization tick.

43:59 ... Bruce wraps it up and teases the next episode with TNT's Jared Greenberg and the 48 Minutes playoff preview next week.

TRT 44:32

0:00 Intro

1:12 Ross breaks down the “Realistic Expectations” show concept

1:42 Starting out East with the Detroit Pistons

6:02 Do the Milwaukee Bucks stand a chance in the 1st round of the playoffs?

10:30 Do the Indiana Pacers have another surprising playoff run in them?

16:12 The state of the New York Knicks

22:01 Who would Bruce rather face out of the Play-In Tournament? The Magic or Hawks?

29:08 Is it unfair to say it’s Championship or Bust for the Cleveland Cavaliers?

33:41 Ross shares details into the wild playoff battles going on in the Western Conference

34:05 How serious should we take the Golden State Warriors come playoff time?

38:15 The LA Clippers are peaking at the right time

41:57 The Denver Nuggets are we selling their playoff stock?

45:04 Could the LA Lakers become the biggest disappointment in the playoffs this year?

48:40 The Houston Rockets holding on strong to the 2nd spot in the West

52:15 Is it Championship or Bust for the Oklahoma City Thunder?

0:00 Intro

1:41 Bruce asks Ross to explain why the show wasn’t recorded Monday night

3:32 Breaking news out of Milwaukee, Damian Lillard is out indefinitely due to a blood clot

6:08 The Boston Celtics franchise has been sold!

10:34 The crew share their brief thoughts on the NBA’s potential expansion team scenarios

11:59 Bruce provides some Boston fan perspective on the Celtics home arena situation

13:10 The Cavs just suffered their roughest stretch of the season

17:23 The LA Clippers are finding their stride, are we sleeping on them?

21:53 Jimmy Butler made his first return to Miami

25:55 Musical Chairs out West! The battle for playoff positioning

26:23 Houston Rockets

30:03 Denver Nuggets

33:48 LA Lakers

36:34 Memphis Grizzlies

40:40 Musical Chairs out East! The battle for playoff positioning

40:56 Indiana Pacers

43:24 Milwaukee Bucks

46:29 Detroit Pistons

0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome ... introduces tonight's panelists

0:44... Episode #148 dedicated to the Houston Rockets, who average 48 rebounds a game

0:56 ... Bet OnLine Live commercial read

1:31 .. Bruce introduces special guest Kevin Winter, the veteran ESPN Radio personality

2:35 ... We start out with a robust discussion of the Cleveland Cavaliers and whether they've "Got It." Kevin sees the Cavs as a team that has excelled because of the emergence of Evan Mobley. But Kevin sees the eastern conference as a "two horse" race with the Cavs and Celtics.

5:17 ... World B makes an excellent point about the lack of efficiency by the Celtics' starting lineup. Kevin feels like the C's learned how to win last year, and may have handled the target on their backs well enough to flip the switch in the postseason.

7:49 ... What about the OKC Thunder ... do they look like a championship team? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) has become someone almost impossible to stop.

9:50 ... Bruce felt OKC's lack of rebounding heading into the season was a problem they have fixed. Kevin feels like the Thunder's defense swarms opponents extremely effectively and they have learned from last year's premature playoff exit.

12:46 ... World B tees up a discussion on whether SGA is a "foul baiter" and Kevin says he is not. Everyone agreed that SGA is crafty not phony.

16:39 ... The NBA is investigating the Thunder for resting their starters in a home game against Portland, but does OKC deserve any punishment?

19:32 ... The top three teams: OKC, Boston, and Cleveland appear to be the class of the NBA. But what are the concerns for each team moving forward? Health is an issue for all three teams but OKC's youth is also an issue. Boston has no clue how to stop Donovan Mitchell.

26:43 ... The crew discusses which team was the biggest disappointment this season. Philly tops the list. Bruce has a fun fact about how much Paul George made "per game" during his injury plagued season.

29:26 ... Luke Doncic and LeBron James have done a great job developing chemistry, but can the Lakers actually compete for the western conference championship if and when LeBron returns to good health?

34:54 ... JJ Redick has done a great job coaching the Lakers and has made some great strategic moves this season.

35:58 ... Has Jimmy Butler made the Warriors a team that could make the conference finals or even win the west? Butler is hungry and would love to have a crack at guarding some of the OKC wings.

39:43 ... Ross likes the Memphis Grizzlies and feels that they have successfully overcome a lot of injuries and are a complete team. Kevin feels that the Grizz could make a run in the west.

42:18 ... Bruce worries that Dallas is rushing Anthony Davis back too soon and are trying to save a season that is already lost. He's going to the G-League to continue his rehab but shutting him down seems like a much smarter idea.

45:23 ... Who does Kevin feel will meet in the NBA Finals?

47:10 ... Cooper Flagg is the projected overall #1 pick, so which of the struggling teams would be the best fit for him.

50:27 ... We can't do a show after Selection Sunday without briefly discussing March Madness. Since Kevin, Bruce, and World B don't have teams in the NCAA Tournament, we all discuss which team we'd root for since our favorite college teams aren't involved (except for Ross's Marquette squad).

54:29 ... Ross wraps it up, thanks Kevin and says goodbye until next time.

TRT 55:00

0:00 Intro

1:33 Bruce questions Ross’s choice in players for the episode’s dedication

1:57 Bruce introduces special guest NBA reporter Christian Clark

2:51 Is the anger over the Luka trade still burning for Mavericks fans in Dallas?

4:34 Has anyone made sense of why Nico Harrison settled for so little in return for Luka Doncic?

6:06 Are Mavericks fans feeling like the Mavericks might be cursed with all the injuries after trading Luka?

9:20 Will Jaden Hardy surprise some people with his big opportunity that lies ahead?

11:11 What’s been the vibe in the Dallas locker room since the Luka trade & Kyrie injury?

12:58 Can this Mavericks team be a potential contender with everyone healthy?

15:25 Will the Mavericks organization ever be the same without Mark Cuban running the show?

17:32 If the Mavs somehow land the #1 overall pick to draft Cooper Flagg how far would that go in easing the anger of Mavericks fans?

18:57 How does Nico Harrison survive this trade?

20:17 Which Mavericks player is Christian’s favorite interview?

22:20 Having recently been around the Phoenix Suns, what’ s the vibe like around the struggling Phoenix Suns?

24:20 Does Christian see anything that might be the OKC Thunder’s achilles heel come playoff time?

25:55 Is there a team out West that’s been floating under the radar that may have what it takes to go on a roll in the playoffs?

27:19 Which young up & coming team out West has a been chance in the playoffs this year? The Houston Rockets or Memphis Grizzlies?

28:27 Have the OKC Thunder or Cleveland Cavaliers peaked too early?

30:06 Christian shares his MVP choice at the moment

31:08 Are the Minnesota Timberwolves still a dangerous team out West?

32:37 Where do the Milwaukee Bucks stand out East?

33:57 The Thunder versus the Cavaliers in the Finals, who does Christian give the edge too?

35:32 Did Luka’s arrival in LA rejuvenate LeBron James this season?

37:26 Where do the New Orleans Pelicans go from here after a disastrous season?

40:02 Christian shares his thoughts on Dyson Daniels having previously covered the New Orleans Pelicans

42:05 Will Dyson Daniels get some Defensive Player of the Year votes this year?

0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome and introduces the crew.

0:35 ... Episode #146 is dedicated to John Konchar, who has worn #46 for his entire career in the NBA.

0:47 ... Ross live commercial read for BetOnLine

1:23 ... The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a season-long roll and the crew breaks down the reasons for their incredible success. Donovan Mitchell absolutely torched the Boston Celtics once again last Friday night.

7:50 ... The young Detroit Pistons team has won 9 of its last 10 games, including a huge win over the defending champion Celtics last Wednesday. Their mix of great young talent plus newly acquired veterans like Malik Beasley have them in a great position to make the playoffs as the #6 seed in the east.

12:37 ... The Los Angeles Lakers are rolling and the chemistry is developing quickly between LeBron James and Luka Doncic. They truly look like a team that is peaking at a good time and their defense has been incredible. They may just be the number one threat to the OKC Thunder to represent the western conference in the NBA Finals.

18:29 ... The final two play-in spots out west look like they'll probably go to Sacramento and Dallas, but the young Portland Trailblazers are sitting at #11 and have been playing their best ball in years. The guys size up Portland's chances of grabbing the #10 spot away from the Kings or Mavericks.

23:52 ... Jalen Suggs of the Magic will undergo surgery on his left knee and will be out indefinitely. His loss removes a great two way player and considering what a poor shooting team the Magic are, they'll likely continue to disappoint. In fairness to coach Jamahl Moseley, injuries to Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Suggs have derailed their season.

30:18 ... Joel Embiid of the 76ers played just 19 games this season and has been shut down for the remainder of the season. Bruce makes some comparisons between Embiid and the late Bill Walton who was also a super talented big man who battled injuries throughout his Hall of Fame career. The entire 76ers' season has been one big dumpster fire burning out of control.

38:23 ... Jimmy Butler may have moved on to the Bay Area, but the Butler vs. Miami saga continues as he is being sued by a company in Miami Beach. We'll offer details.

39:49 ... Bruce's final thought is on a play he attended last Friday called "King James," which is the story of two Cavaliers fans who bonded over their love of LeBron James.

40:54 ... World B's final thought is on Stephon Curry, the greatest shooter in history and someone who will eventually be considered one of the top five players of all time if he can win one more ring.

42:53 ... Ross's final thought is on Meyers Leonard, who recently announced his retirement. Leonard wrote a country style song about his career and Ross is impressed with the quality of the song.

44:36 ... Bruce tells his fellow Celtics fans not to panic about some recent losses since Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis missed the game against Cleveland but should be ready for the postseason in good health.

45:26 ... Ross says goodbye

TRT 45:41

0:00 Intro

1:33 Victor Wembanyama is out for the season due to a blood clot

5:44 More news out of San Antonio as Head Coach Gregg Popovich won’t be returning to the court as coach this season

8:01 The New York Knicks tough weekend, any legitimate concerns about the Knicks being contenders out East?

15:06 The Jimmy Butler effect in Golden State. Do the Warriors have new life?

18:36 The Play-In Bubble Race in each conference!

18:58 The Western Conference 10th spot is currently held by the Sacramento Kings

19:14 The San Antonio Spurs chances heading down the stretch of the season

23:36 The Phoenix Suns continue to search for answers to improve their playoff hopes

26:57 Can the Sacramento Kings hold onto the 10th & final play-in spot?

30:09 Is there any hope that the Portland Trail Blazers can sneak into the Western Conference play-in?

31:50 The Eastern Conference 10th spot is currently held by the Chicago Bulls

35:05 Give credit to the Brooklyn Nets this year, will the surprise us all & make the play-in?

39:33 Are the Sixers chances dead with how things continue to go in Philadelphia?

42:42 Bruce provides some NBA television news

44:15 Kevin Garnett is rumored to possibly joining the Minnesota Timberwolves front office under the new ownership