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Why the NBA’s CBA Could Doom Superteams

The Celtics and Cavaliers are both down 2–0 and face huge financial decisions this offseason. ESPN’s Bobby Marks joins to explain how the CBA has laid the groundwork for this year’s electric NBA playoffs.

Plus, the House v. NCAA settlement approaches a resolution, Nick Saban is appointed by the Trump Administration, and Paul Pierce takes an eight-hour walk to work in slippers.

 

Key Moments:
0:41 – WNBA ratings, Rams head to Hawaii, Saban is appointed by the Trump Administration
4:40 – House vs. NCAA Updates with Amanda Christovich
9:49 – Bobby Marks talks NBA Playoffs
17:31 – The Big Ticket – NBA Game 3 Ticket Prices
20:46 – Paul Pierce takes an eight-hour walk to work

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