Gary Washburn covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the playoffs without the Celtics, how the CBA promotes player movement, and whether players today are as hungry as past ones. Twitter: @gwashburnglobe

2:16 Playoffs w/o Celtics are a dud (Sizzling playoff matchups might be over for a while)

10:49 What’s better for the league: Dynasties or Player Movement?

20:40 Does the new CBA make it easier to root for players over laundry?

30:01 Jaylen engaging heavily in Boston’s community 

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