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The guys also discuss what to expect from the Celtics this upcoming season and a potential free agent target for Boston.<\/p>\n<p>00:00 Intro<br \/>\n01:04 LeBron\u2019s decision<br \/>\n06:39 What to expect from the Celtics<br \/>\n09:32 LeBron comparisons from other sports<br \/>\n15:31 PrizePicks<br \/>\n17:12 Favorites to win the East + Mike Gansey\u2019s story<br \/>\n19:30 Where does this leave Jaylen Brown?<br \/>\n20:38 Biggest losers from LeBron signing with Philly<br \/>\n21:35 What\u2019s next for Steph Curry?<br \/>\n24:59 Weak free agent class + Beal to Boston?<br \/>\n26:36 Thanks for watching!<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm?e=NSM1202418586\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>The Bob Ryan &amp; Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\ud83d\udcb0<\/span><b> PrizePicks &#8211; Sign up at <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/prizepicks.onelink.me\/LME0\/CLNS\"><b>http:\/\/prizepicks.onelink.me\/LME0\/CLNS<\/b><\/a><b> &amp; Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On this episode, Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman react to LeBron James\u2019 decision to go to the Philadelphia 76ers and how that move shakes up the Eastern Conference. 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