Celtics Beat

Dan Devine is a Senior NBA writer for Yahoo! Sports. Dan joins the program today to discuss the fallout of the Jaylen Brown trade, whether Boston is leaning too much into the analytics, and why the Celtics are preparing themselves for a much clearer future. X: @yourmandevine 7:01 Jaylen is not the player he thinks he is 24:58 Celtics can pounce on next star move 34:22 Will every team get a chance...

John Zannis hosts "The Garden Report " on the CLNS Media Network. John joins the program to discuss the Jaylen Brown trade, coping with the return, and wondering how Paul George fits now on the Celtics roster. X: @John_Zannis 5:44 Celtics hedging against Jaylen 20:04 Trading Brown for parts leads to this 40:01 Is trading Jaylen on Chisholm for trying to pinch pennies 46: 22 Should Boston had gone...

Sean Grande is the radio play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics and the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to discuss the aftermath of Giannis's move to Miami, whether the Celtics can repair the Jaylen Brown relationship, and why Boston's offseason timeline is a little murky. X: @SeanGrandepbp 5:15 Reactions to missing out on Giannis  15:23 Media outlets are pinning the Celtic...

Brian Barrett hosts the "Off the Pike" Podcast for The Ringer and Spotify. Barrett joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics mirky offseason plans, whether trading Jaylen for Giannis or spare parts makes sense, and who he's targeting at the 27th pick in Tuesday's NBA Draft. X: @itsbrianbarrett 5:47 Brad works in the shadows 15:15 You only trade Brown for Giannis, not parts 24:30 What does Ta...

Greenie covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the C's speculative interest in trading for Giannis, the real tools to significantly improve the team, and how impressive the Knicks are in the NBA Finals. X: @StoolGreenie 6:10 Celtics playing coy w/ Giannis trade? 20:55 Could Giannis only be part of the deal? 38:26 Knicks are a fun team to watch A...

Our good friend Seth Landman joins the program to discuss what the Boston Celtics can learn from the New York Knicks, why a Jaylen Brown trade is most likely, and the crew reacts to Game 1 of the NBA Finals. X: @slandman33 3:53 Celtics have been winning with talent, not continuity 10:08 Knicks have built a team financially that works 33:40 Trading for Giannis gives you a bad contract 49:27 Can Spu...

Cedric Maxwell is the color analyst for the Boston Celtics Radio Network and the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals. Max joins the show to discuss Jaylen's most recent comments, why Boston is better off retaining him, and what he told Jaylen right before Jayson Tatum's return to the NBA. X: @cedricmaxwell81 3:28 - Celtics should improve on the fringes 14:48 Does Jaylen want his own team? 32:40 C’s need an...

Adam and Evan are solo this week. On this week's program the boys discuss the current state of the NBA playoffs, using the final four teams as a guide to build for the future. Does a Giannis trade mean Boston can compete with San Antonio, OKC, and the Knicks? 6:42 Celtics missed an opportunity? 19:25 Should C’s build roster to beat the Spurs? 28:26 Tatum/Giannis paring makes sense 43:40 Could you...

Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the show to discuss the Boston Celtics offseason plans, why he isn't as concerned about a Jaylen Brown extension, and the one big move you aren't thinking about. X: @KeithSmithNBA 9:23 Jaylen needs a media break 30:15 Is it time to trade Jaylen Brown? 43:48 Free Agent big men for Boston Available for download on iTunes and Spot...

Gary Washburn covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the flameout against Philadelphia, what Boston should do with Jaylen Brown, and why Joe Mazzulla might need some help. X: @GWashburnglobe 5:54 Celtics SHOULD have finished off Sixers 09:19 Celtics lacked athleticism 27:21 Trading Jaylen means you’re trading the best player 1:11:13 Joe needs...

Greenie covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the show to discuss the Celtics fate in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers, if Jayson Tatum should play or not, and whether Joe Mazzulla is totally to blame for this collapse. X: @StoolGreenie 3:40 PANIC METER SCALE AHEAD OF GAME 7 17:21 Mazz, Celtics have no excuses 27:51 How do the Celtics win Game 7 37:55 Should Tat...

Sean Grande is the long-time radio voice for the Boston Celtics. Sean joins the show right after Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers to discuss Boston's toughness, how Vucevic is fitting in, and the Celtics-Knicks rivalry. X: @SeanGrandepbp 3:13 Celtics found a new way to win down the stretch in Game 3 9:21 Past experience helping Boston 34:18 Vucevic still trying to find his footing 45:08 Knick...

Bobby Krivitsky covers the NBA for Forbes and the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini. Bobby joins the program to chat about Jaylen Brown's First Team All-NBA candidacy, the match up with the Philadelphia 76ers, and the brilliance of the development program. X: @BobbyKrivitsky 5:39 Jaylen will probably miss First Team All-NBA 25:41 Did Boston prefer Philly? 38:17 Sixers still can't guard the Jays...

Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics most recent loss to the New York Knicks, Jayson Tatum exorcising some demons in Madison Square Garden, and whether Boston should actually trade for Giannis. X: @KeithSmithNBA 4:17 Key takeaways from last Celtics-Knicks game of the year 19:27 Tatum exorcising demons at MSG 36:31 Scheierman shines 48:38 Sho...

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the show to talk about the Celtics duo breaking records, whether Jaylen can ascend one more level, and if this year's team could beat the '24 champs. X: @StoolGreenie 3:15 Win in Miami broke records 11:59 Better than ’24 title team? 26:38 Is there another level for Jaylen? 44:01 What you need to see the last mon...

Justin Turpin covers the Boston Celtics for WEEI. Turp joins the show to discuss the C's win over the Thunder and Hawks, why Boston is equipped to beat the best teams in the NBA, and which East teams can knock Boston off the path to the Finals. X: @JustinmTurpin 5:56 Celtics can absolutely win the Finals 15:54 Tatum’s presence elevating everyone 38:10 Biggest threat to Boston in the East 47:00 Top...

Gary Washburn covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the Celtics development program, Jaylen Brown's internal growth, and what to make of the NBA Awards this season. X: @Gwashburnglobe 3:54 Parish likes Mazzulla, Celtics culture 16:06 Depth guys will make Banner 19 possible 37:53 The Jays are adapting 1:00:03 Making sense of this year’s awards...

Brian Barrett hosts "Off The Pike" for The Ringer and Spotify. Barrett joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics toughest road trip of the season, the depth of the C's bench, and how Jayson Tatum continues to exceed expectations. X: @itsbrianbarett 4:24 What to make of the C’s toughest road trip of the season 14:31 Celtics deepest team in the league? 31:12 Queta’s emergence is the story of t...

Sean Grande is the long time voice for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to discuss Tatum's return to the Celtics, the preparation for that night, and how scary Boston can be heading into the playoffs. X: @SeanGrandepbp 3:30 Main emotion from Tatum’s return was RELIEF 16:45 Setting the stage and calling the game 24:14 Does Tatum look better than expected? 32:47 Tatum’s minut...

Greenie covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the 40/20 club, the exceptions to the rule, and why the goalposts keep moving for Joe Mazzulla. X: @StoolGreenie 3:46 Can the Celtics still win the title despite not going 40/20? 19:26 Are the Thunder the only TRUE contender? 21:33 Joe Mazzulla for CoY 38:44 Nuggets defense showed Celtics potential...

Cedric Maxwell is the color analyst for the Boston Celtics Radio Network and the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals. Max joins the program to discuss Jayson Tatum's potential return, what it's like coming back from injury, and why the Jay's still make sense as a tandem. X: @cedricmaxwell81 8:04 Jayson Tatum is apprehensive about returning  16:49 Tatum oversharing?? 33:39 Stop pinning Tatum and Brown again...

Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics at the end of the first half of the season, Jaylen Brown's leadership, and Jayson Tatum's potential return. X: @KeithSmithNBA 4:47 Jaylen is NOT taking a shot at Tatum w/ Instagram story 10:08 Is the Eastern Conference THAT bad? 28:12 Is Jaylen a first-team LOCK? 34:56 Tatum’s return against Philly? 44:48...

Bobby Manning is the host of The Garden Report and Celtics Daily. Bobby joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics new-look roster, Nikola Vucevic's fit in green, and Jayson Tatum's mental hurdle. X: @RealBobManning 3:09 Conflicted feelings about Celtics moves 15:48 Vucevic trade keeps C’s competitive 23:18 Boston was always going to cut costs 34:31 Tatun’s mental hurdle  Available for downlo...

Seth Landman is a former ESPN Fantasy Basketball writer and a good friend of the show. Seth joins the program to discuss the emergence of young wing players, what to do at the trade deadline, and what to make of the recent Jayson Tatum news. X: @slandman33 5:15 Young wings have completely changed the season 10:12 Centers worth trading for are hard to find 28:09 Is Simons a Hugo merchant? 43:16 Is...

Bobby Krivitsky covers the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini and contributes to Forbes. Bobby joins the program to chat about Hugo Gonzalez's big night, the C's health luck, and why Jaylen really isn't in line for the MVP. X: @BobbyKrivitsky 6:50 Health is a huge part of Celtics success 18:39 Jaylen is NOT a MVP candidate 23:50 Does the “superteam” argument work for Shai? 33:28 Brown getting the...