The 2026 Autopsy Reports: Celtics, Nuggets, Rockets
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The episode analyzes the playoff exits of the Celtics, Nuggets, and Rockets, exploring their roster issues and future directions.
In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we open up The Autopsy Report on three teams whose playoff exits raised more questions than answers — the Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, and Houston Rockets. Each entered the postseason with expectations, but all three were unceremoniously bounced in the first round, forcing a hard look at roster construction, star leadership, coaching decisions, and long-term direction. What went wrong for Boston? Are Denver’s championship windows tightening? And did Houston’s young core hit a ceiling sooner than expected? We break down the key turning points, underperformances, and structural flaws that led to their early exits — and more importantly, what comes next. From potential roster moves and offseason priorities to franchise-defining decisions, this is a full-scale evaluation of three teams at a crossroads. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support . Visit: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups. This show was sponsored in part by Raycon: Visit https://buyraycon.com/baseline for 20% off new buds! Get NBA League Pass…
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