The NBA expects to come to a decision about a start date for the 2021 season by the end of this week. Adam Kaufman is not ready for a December opening night, just two months after the conclusion of the NBA Finals. Most basketball fans are thrilled to get the sport back, while teams like the Hawks, Warriors and Knicks haven't played since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the league in March. Meanwhile Danny Green said LeBron James may not play for a month if the Lakers are forced back that early. Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins the Celtics Beat Podcast: br The CLNS Media Network is the leading provider for videoaudio content. CLNS is a fully credentialed member of the media with access to all NFLNBANHLMLB teams & venues.