Slammed: A Boston Basketball Podcast

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and it was one of the wildest in league history. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin break down all the moves, plus the biggest winners and losers from this crazy deadline. 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://podcastchoi...

It’s a trade deadline spectacular on a Celtics Wednesday on WEEI! Meghan Ottolini joins "The Greg Hill Show," and Justin Turpin joins "Jones & Keefe" to break down all things trade deadline, including what the Jaden Springer trade means for the Celtics. Plus, now winners of 8 of their last 11 and riding a four-game win streak for the first time since November, are the Celtics back? To learn more a...

Mike Isenberg shares stories and insight from the Celtics 18th title and what can be applied to the defending champs this season. This is the second book he’s written with Cedric Maxwell. 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

It's a Celtics Wednesday on WEEI! Meghan Ottolini joins "The Greg Hill Show," and Justin Turpin hops on "Jones & Keefe" to dive into everything Celtics. They'll cover the latest on the team's potential sale, including insight into potential bidder Jeffrey Lurie, what to expect as the trade deadline approaches, and a closer look at the team's struggles during this .500 stretch. To learn more about...

Meghan Ottolini discusses the report that Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is bidding for the Boston Celtics with longtime host and columnist Reuben Frank. Frank has covered the Eagles since 1987. 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 Celtics dropped to 2-3 at home in January with a 114-112 loss to the Rockets. From a strange performance by Jayson Tatum to a statement win from a young, rising Houston Rockets team led by Ime Udoka and yet another fourth-quarter collapse, Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin break down everything you need to know from courtside at TD Garden. To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...

Justin Turpin joins Jon Lyons and Dan Bahl live in studio to dive into the deeper issues facing the Celtics amid their seven-week skid, discuss who’s stepping up as the locker room leader, and explore how the team’s sale could affect the roster. 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:...

Over the last seven weeks, the Boston Celtics are 12-10. In their last 20 games, they’re 10-10, and 5-5 in their last 10. Boston's inconsistencies go beyond a loss to the Lakers on the second night of a back-to-back and their fifth game in seven nights, after an unnecessary overtime the night before. At what point do we start worrying about the Celtics, and what should the level of concern be righ...

Having won a combined nine championships as a player and coach, Steve Kerr has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Before the Celtics' game with the Warriors earlier this week, Kerr described the Celtics mid-season lull as "Natural." Is it? And why is happening? Justin Turpin joined "The Christian Arcand Show" to break it down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy...

It's a Celtics Wednesday on WEEI! Meghan Ottolini joins "The Greg Hill Show" and Justin Turpin joins "Jones and Keefe" to discuss all the latest with the Celtics. Topics include Jaylen Brown and his potential frustration/unhappiness, the sub-pattern dilemma, why there’s no need for concern with the Celtics, but they need to be careful, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...

At least four, possibly five, bids from prospective new owners are expected when the first round of the Boston Celtics' sale process closes on Jan. 23, with the final sale price likely exceeding $6 billion. Why does Fenway Sports Group keep surfacing, and why hasn't there been more clarity on the bidders? Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin break down the latest on the sale proce...

The Celtics have been in a slump for over a month now. What's gone wrong, and is complacency starting to become an issue? Justin Turpin joined Adam Jones and Rich Keefe to break it down. Plus, is there any reason for concern looking ahead to the playoffs? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Can we figure out this Boston Celtics team? Is it an effort issue, or are they in “Training Camp” mode? Meghan Ottolini joins the Greg Hill Show to break it all down. Plus, Brandon Jennings called Jayson Tatum the ‘softest’ superstar in Celtics history—what’s with all the Tatum hate? Meghan addresses the comment. Are the Celtics just bored, or have the Cavs surpassed them as the favorites in the E...

The Celtics' extended slump continues. A weekend matchup with the Kings and Pelicans seemed like the perfect bounce-back opportunity, but the underwhelming play continued. What are the biggest issues plaguing the Celtics over the past month? Meghan Ottolini, Justin Turpin, and Esteban Bustillos break it all down. Plus, Gilbert Arenas and his podcast crew are stirring things up again—this time with...

"The Celtics returned to the Auerbach Center for a quick shootaround ahead of Friday night's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. Meghan Ottolini provides an on-the-ground update following the session, where Al Horford talked about the importance of finishing their four-game road trip 3-1 and addressed the supposed "team meeting." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...

It's a Celtics Wednesday on WEEI! Meghan Ottolini joins "The Greg Hill Show," and Justin Turpin joins "Jones and Keefe" to break down the Celtics' 3-1 road trip. Was it a success, and are the Celtics finding their mojo after a rocky December? Plus, how crucial is Kristaps Porzingis to Boston’s success, and is the team feeling the impact of a lack of continuity in the rotation this season? To learn...

The 2024-25 Boston Celtics don’t have many question marks, but two key topics have come up: their reliance on the three-point shot and how they handle physical teams. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin break it all down. Do the Celtics struggle against tougher, more physical opponents? And what do their three-point percentages really reveal about the team? Plus, could Oklahoma C...

The Celtics finished December 8-6, their most losses in a month since March 2023. Should fans be concerned about this underwhelming stretch? Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin break it down. Plus, a look at the tough schedule ahead and reaction to the first round of All-Star fan voting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/...

With their 118-114 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on a not-so-Merry Christmas at TD Garden, the Celtics dropped consecutive games for the first time this season. They've also gone 3-4 in their last seven, 1-4 in their last five, and 1-3 in their previous four. Is there reason for long-term concern with this team? Justin Turpin joined WEEI's 'KJ and Lyons' to break it down. Plus, a look around the...

Frustration" defined the week for the Boston Celtics, and it was on full display during Thursday night's 117-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin break down the defeat, as Joe Mazzulla had to be restrained from confronting officials, while both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum picked up technical fouls. Did rust contribute to Boston's cold shooting? Did...

Justin Turpin joins WEEI's Jones and Keefe to break down the current landscape of the NBA. Is the league still exciting for viewers? With teams leaving open three-pointers so seven-footers can camp in the paint and block shots, it raises an interesting question: could three-point dunks be the future? Turp thinks they’d be cool, but argues that the real change could be eliminating the corner three....

It's Celtics Wednesday on WEEI! Meghan Ottolini joins "The Greg Hill Show" to dive into the hottest topic in the NBA: What's causing the drop in NBA ratings? Plus, reactions to the NBA Cup, the latest on Kristaps Porzingis, and a look at which team could challenge the Celtics in a 7-game series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-po...

In the midst of another break between games, the Celtics returned to the practice floor at the Auerbach Center on Tuesday morning. Meghan Ottolini brings you all the updates from the session, including how the team is balancing downtime with a sense of urgency, Sam Hauser's commitment to his shooting, and, most importantly, an update on Kristaps Porzingis. To learn more about listener data and our...

Justin Turpin is LIVE at the Auerbach Center with reaction and analysis following a brief Celtics shootaround after their dominant 123-99 win over the Detroit Pistons, played without Jayson Tatum and Sam Hauser. The game featured Boston’s 12th different starting lineup this season. Hear from Joe Mazzulla as he updates Tatum and Hauser and continues praising the team’s character. To learn more abou...

The Memphis Grizzlies took a chance on Saturday night, and it worked. Memphis allowed Jrue Holiday to shoot open threes, a career-high 17 attempts to be exact, and he made just four (23.5%). Will more teams adopt this strategy, and if they do, will it be as effective? Justin Turpin joined WEEI's "Jones and Keefe" to discuss. Plus, thoughts on the NBA Cup, Jrue Holiday's slow start to the season, a...