Dan Shaughnessy from the Boston Globe discusses his book Wish It Lasted Forever and shares stories from the Larry Bird era of the Celtics. He debates the 'soft' label currently attached to the Cavaliers and analyzes the impact of the James Harden trade on their playoff potential. He also evaluates the top contenders in the Eastern Conference and the return of Jayson Tatum to the Celtics lineup.
Dan Shaughnessy: "I Don't Think [Harden] Makes the Cavs Better"
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James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 01, 2026 in New York City.
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