Alex Kennedy covers the NBA for HoopsHype. Twitter: @AlexKennedyNBA

 

9:00 On paper Kawhi trade looks good for both sides

 

20:00 Kawhi's quad still scares teams

 

24:46 Celtics are still the team to beat

 

31:55 Smart's contract worth it for the Celtics

 

34:17 Kyrie-Jimmy Butler team-up is coming from Jimmy's camp

 

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