Slammed: A Boston Basketball Podcast

It's a Celtics Wednesday on WEEI as Meghan Ottolini joins "The Greg Hill Show" to talk all things Celtics. Topics include why fans can't take this time in Celtics' history for granted, whether the Boston/New England area is still a major destination for big-name free agents or potential trades, and the biggest obstacle in the Celtics' quest to repeat. To learn more about listener data and our priv...

Amid a mini break for the Celtics, Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin are back in studio for another edition of "Slammed." The gang looks back at the weekend that was for the Celtics with a win over the Milwaukee Bucks and a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in Marcus Smart's return. Plus, how can the NBA improve the NBA Cup? Is Milwaukee emerging as a real Eastern Conference conten...

Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin are LIVE from TD Garden following the Celtics' 130-120 win over the Pistons. They break down how Jaylen Brown made the most of an extended opportunity, how Kristaps Porzingis showed just how valuable he is, and a potential issue to monitor with these Celtics moving forward. Plus, a look ahead to this weekend's games. To learn more about listener data and our priva...

Is the NBA Cup a good product for the league? Justin Turpin joins Adam Jones and Rich Keefe to discuss why it doesn’t hold much weight for the Boston Celtics. Plus, they break down Payton Pritchard’s continued improvement and what it means for the team moving forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your a...

Meghan Ottolini joins WEEI's "The Greg Hill Show" to discuss all the latest news and nuggets with the Celtics. With Tatum earning ECF Player of the Month, is he on track for his first MVP? What does he need to do? Does the NBA have a Pritchard problem, and could he be a surprise contender for Sixth Man of the Year? How crucial is Payton Pritchard to the Celtics' success? Plus, the latest on the Ce...

Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin are back in the studio for another edition of Slammed! The gang takes one last look at Sunday's loss to Cleveland — should the Celtics be concerned about a potential Cavs matchup in the playoffs? Then, they highlight how the Celtics are showcasing one of their biggest strengths and give some love to Payton Pritchard as he continues to make a st...

Do the Boston Celtics need Kristaps Porzingis to win back-to-back NBA Finals? WEEI.com's Justin Turpin joined Adam Jones and Rich Keefe to discuss. Plus, what should we expect from Porzingis moving forward, and is the Celtics' style of play good for the game of basketball? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about y...

Meghan Ottolini joins WEEI's 'The Greg Hill Show' to break down the boost Kristaps Porzingis gives the Celtics and what to expect from him moving forward. Plus, the show ranks the 10 greatest football movies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Turpin joined WEEI’s ‘KJ & Lyons’ to break down how Kristaps Porzingis’ return has elevated the Celtics, what to expect from his workload ahead, and Jaylen Brown heating up. They also dive into the NBA Cup as we approach the Knockout Rounds. Plus, do the Celtics have any real threats in the East? Turp isn’t giving up on one team... To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...

Five months to the day after undergoing surgery to repair a dislocated posterior tibialis tendon suffered in Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Kristaps Porzingis made his return to action. The big man finished with 16 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocks in 23 minutes as the Celtics blew out the Clippers with a 32-point win. Meghan Ottolini and Jus...

Justin Turpin joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Chris Scheim LIVE from the White House in Washington, D.C., to discuss the championship celebration of the Boston Celtics. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Undefeated no more. The Boston Celtics snapped the Cleveland Cavaliers' perfect 15-0 start with a thrilling 120-117 win at TD Garden on Tuesday night. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin are LIVE from TD Garden, reacting to the victory and breaking down how Jayson Tatum made his first real case for MVP. Plus, Al Horford continues to be the gift that keeps on giving, and the crew...

Justin Turpin is live at the Auerbach Center for Celtics practice as Joe Mazzulla sheds light on a glaring issue the Celtics have faced over the past week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 10-3 Celtics are soon getting a BIG (quite literally) boost with Kristaps Porzingis. Meghan Ottolini is LIVE at the Auerbach Center after Celtics practice with an update from Joe Mazzulla on the rehabbing big man, who participated in today’s session. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Although the Celtics bounced back with a 139-114 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, the game wasn’t as dominant as the score suggests. Boston started sluggishly again, falling behind by 13 points early—marking the fourth time in their last five games they’ve faced a double-digit deficit. What’s going wrong in these first quarters? Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin break i...

Justin Turpin calls into WEEI's "Jones and Keefe"—from the bus, no less! He previews the Celtics' upcoming matchup against the Nets and shares why he's a fan of the NBA Cup, noting how it gives these otherwise overlooked games some meaning. Do players treat these games differently? According to Justin, the end-of-the-bench guys definitely do. Despite the Celtics' recent struggles, he's not too con...

Meghan Ottolini joins WEEI's "The Greg Hill Show" to discuss what to make of the Celtics' recent struggles, the NBA's In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup), the Celtics' defensive woes, and some potential changes to the rotation down the line. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcast...

In the Celtics' first game of the 2024 NBA Cup, they were beaten at their own game, falling 117-116 to the Atlanta Hawks. The Celtics committed 20 turnovers, allowed 20 offensive rebounds, and were outshot by 25 (!). It was a complete collapse on the margins, an area head coach Joe Mazzulla is keeping a close eye on. Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin are live from TD Garden, recapping the loss, di...

Justin Turpin and Chris Scheim discuss Payton Pritchard's case for Sixth Man of the Year, how Jaylen Brown's absence has highlighted his value to the team, whether the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers are a threat to the Celtics, and Brad Stevens' most overlooked move. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

Justin Turpin and WEEI's Chris Schiem break down some early-season trends from the Celtics' first 10 games, highlighting key patterns to watch moving forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jayson Tatum had a shot at redemption against Steve Kerr after their Olympic fallout, but the Celtics couldn’t hold off the Golden State Warriors, suffering their first home loss of the season, 118-112. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin are LIVE from TD Garden to break down the defeat and share their key takeaways. Did Tatum deliver enough to call it “revenge”? What went wrong?...

It's Celtics Wednesday on WEEI! Meghan Ottolini joins The Greg Hill Show to break down Jaylen Brown's injury, Kristaps Porzingis' rehab progress, Jayson Tatum's hot start, and the drama in Philadelphia involving Joel Embiid and a local columnist. Plus, Justin Turpin joins Jones and Keefe to discuss Tatum's mindset this season, early threats to the Celtics' dominance, and the strange Kendrick Perki...

Jayson Tatum appears to be a man on a mission. Eight games into the season, the four-time All-NBA selection leads the league in scoring and dominates first-quarter points by a wide margin. Is Tatum's fast start sustainable, and can he finally capture that elusive MVP award this season? Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin are in studio to discuss. Plus, should there be concern abo...

The 82-0 campaign is over. The Boston Celtics dropped their first game of the season with a 135-132 overtime loss in an Eastern Conference Finals rematch with the Indiana Pacers. What lessons can the Celtics take from this tough loss, and what went wrong? Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin break down the defeat and highlight key developments the Celtics might build on this season. To learn more abo...

It's never too early to talk NBA MVP, especially with the first MVP ladder released. Is this the year Jayson Tatum finally gets over the hump and wins MVP? Plus, what's the latest on the Celtics sale? Could Steve Pagliuca succeed Wyc Grousbeck? Justin Turpin joined Adam Jones and Rich Keefe to discuss it all and highlight one lethal Celtics trait that shouldn't be overlooked. To learn more about l...