James Holas jumped on the podcast to help Paul preview the Atlantic division.

Among the points they hit:

*Is Brooklyn still a bottom three team? How much will the departure of Brook Lopez affect the on-court product?

*Is the process over for the Sixers? How much of an impact can rookies Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz make? Can JJ Redick maintain his torrid shooting percentages away from point-god Chris Paul?

*Are the Knicks finally ready to move on from 'Melo? Where exactly does Porzingis rank among the league's unicorns, and how much has his progress been hindered his first few seasons?

*Can DeMar DeRozen add a three-pointer, and how would expanding his range alter his team's ceiling? Will the team continue to churn out wins in a depleted eastern conference, or are they a regression candidate?

*Are the Boston Celtics now the title-contender they've threatened to be for all these asset-plush years? How much will the departures of Avery Bradley, Jae Crowder and IT affect the squad?