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NBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: What's next for Lakers, Heat and all 30 teams

The Lakers just won the title, but how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2020-21.

The Hoop Collective: The NBA's Financial Situation

Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks try to make sense of the NBA's complex financial picture. The crew also identifies teams who may look to make some roster changes this offseason.

The most memorable moments from the NBA bubble (2:14)

A band of brothers built inside the NBA bubble (3:16)

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The Hoop Collective: Coaching Vacancies & NBA Finals Updates

Brian Windhorst, Marc J. Spears and Tim MacMahon discuss the best candidates for the Rockets and Pelicans coaching jobs. Plus, Doc Rivers' fit with the 76ers and once the Larry O'Brien trophy is handed out, does the bubble immediately pop?

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18dTim Bontemps

Ainge: Walker 'definitely not himself' in bubble

Celtics president Danny Ainge wasn't with the team in the bubble in Orlando but said he could just tell that star guard Kemba Walker "wasn't the same physically as he was in October, November, December."

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Rachel Nichols, Richard Jefferson, Amin Elhassan and Jackie MacMullan react to the latest from the NBA Playoffs in the bubble.

The panel reacts to the Miami Heat beating the Celtics to advance to the 2020 NBA Finals. Plus, they breakdown the future for the Celtics and the Nuggets, preview the Finals matchup, and more NBA topics.

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KJZ Hour 4: J-Will Doesn't Want to Talk About the Giants

J-Will joins the show in the 4th hour to react to the Heat beating the Celtics to get to the Finals and look ahead to the Lakers/Heat matchup. Jay DEFINITELY didn't want to talk about the Giants losing to the "39ers" who couldn't even put out a 53-man roster. Plus, the guys react to Doug Pederson doubling down on Carson Wentz.

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KJZ Hour 1: NBA Finals are set...

Key and Zubin react to the Heat beating the Celtics and advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014. Plus, Keyshawn tells us why we shouldn't be surprised that Aaron Rodgers is on fire right now and we preview tonight's monster Monday Night game between the Ravens & Chiefs with Jamison Hensley & Adam Teicher.

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Adebayo redeemed as Heat advance to Finals

The Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals with more signature performances from Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, beating the Celtics in Game 6 to take the East finals.

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22dTim Bontemps

Celtics done in yet again by late-game lapses

The same formula that doomed the Celtics throughout their time in the bubble was at work in the fourth quarter of Game 6 on Sunday, as Boston allowed Miami to go on a 26-6 run to pave the Heat's way to the NBA Finals.

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The Hoop Collective: NBA Finals Preview

Can the Heat (12-3 in the playoffs) take down the Lakers in the NBA Finals? Brian Windhorst, Ramona Shelburne and Kirk Goldsberry weigh the factors. Plus, the Eastern Conference Finals regrets the Celtics will have and the rocky history between LeBron James and Pat Riley.

Heat outlast Celtics, advance to NBA Finals (1:57)

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Back to the Finals: Heat oust Celtics, move to title series

It was exactly one year ago Sunday when Jimmy Butler walked into the Miami Heat practice gym, took a seat on a makeshift stage and said he wanted to be part of the team's next title run.