Celtics Beat

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics for The Athletic. Jared drops by the show to discuss the Celtics chances in Game 6, the magnitude of this series, Tatum's struggles, and more. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA   2:02 This series is exhausting    12:28 Smart isn’t the problem right now   21:32 Giannis might be wearing down the Celtics    32:44 Is White getting enough credit?   39:00 Celtics come up shor...

Sean Deveney is a NBA Editor for Heavy.com. Sean drops by the program to chat about the Celtics defensive performances, Jaylen Brown, and what to do about Al Horford's contract. Twitter: @SeanDeveney   2:27 What to expect in Game 3   9:29 Will the Bucks continue to allow Boston to shoot open threes?   15:44 Game 2 was a defensive anomaly    20:00 Can the Celtics continue to “stifle” Giannis    36:...

Mark Murphy covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Herald. Mark joins the show to wrap up Boston's series against the Nets, what the Celtics should do about Giannis, and the C's getting tougher at the right time. Twitter: @Murf56     1:37 …are things breaking the Celtics way?   11:11 Game One set the tone for the Nets series   18:04 What should the defensive strategy be against the Bucks?   27:2...

Brian Barrett is a host for WEEI. Brian makes his Celtics Beat debut! Barrett and Valenti riff on the Celtics 2-0 start, the importance of Al Horford, and if the Nets can do anything to take the series. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett   2:59 The best stat of the first two games   16:18 Nets started game two with knockout punches   32:40 Al Horford has been the second best player in this series   41:25 K...

Gary Washburn covers the Celtics and the rest of the NBA for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the show to discuss the health of Rob Williams, the keys to a series victory, and Boston's new roster management strategy. Twitter: @GwashburnGlobe   1:59 Nets didn’t really play well against the Cavs   14:55 Where’s the Celtics biggest advantage against the Nets?   23:30 Is round 1 the best time to play the...

Chris Forsberg covers the Celtics for NBC Sports Boston and has the best hair on the Celtics Beat. Chris joins the program to discuss Rob Williams, Ime Udoka, and why Chris is NOT afraid of Kevin Durant and the Nets. Twitter: @chrisforsberg_   3:06 Should the Celtics really be worried about the Nets?   11:05 Offensive progression puts C’s at the top at the contender list   14:21 What could derail...

Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins Adam Kaufman to discuss Robert Williams' meniscus injury and how this will impact the Celtics moving forward. Twitter: @StoolGreenie   0:30 Evan Valenti is to blame   5:13 Robert Williams Tears Meniscus & will he return?   12:07 How Rob's absence will impact the C's   21:04 What team should the Celtics avoid?   25:52 Celti...

Mike Gorman is the voice of the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. Mike joins Adam and Evan to discuss the surging Celtics, the importance of Rob Williams, and how long Mike has left behind the headset. Twitter: @celticsvoice    1:32 We’ve never seen a turnaround like this   13:39 What could derail a NBA Finals appearance?   20:21 Rob Williams is the Celtics X Factor in the playoffs   31:50 The...

Ian Thomsen used to cover the NBA for Sports Illustrated and NBA.com. Ian joins the show to talk about the ascension of Jayson Tatum, how historically good the Celtics defense is, and KG's jersey retirement ceremony. Twitter: @IanThomsen   2:37 Celtics are on a roll   11:38 Tatum certainly looks capable of leading a Championship-level team this year    28:32 Can the defense make up for any lack of...

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics for The Athletic. Jared joins his old stomping grounds to discuss Jayson Tatum's meteoric rise, to debate which Celtic should be the leading candidate for Defensive Player of the Year, and Isaiah Thomas' climb back into the NBA. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA   5:37 Tatum is playing out of his mind   14:42 Is Tatum a superstar?   26:29 Who’s the best DPoY candidate o...

Sean Grande is the voice of the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins Adam to discuss the maturity of Jayson Tatum, Boston's ideal first round target, and the emergence of Ime Udoka's personality. Twitter: @SeanGrandePBP   5:31 Hard to say who the true contenders are   13:48 Celtics ideal first round matchup    25:06 Shouldn’t be a surprise that Boston struggled to start the year   32:00 Ime’s...

Abby Chin is the sideline reporter for the Boston Celtics on NBC Sports Boston. Abby joins Adam and Evan to try and make sense of the surging Celtics, how Ime has adjusted over the course of the season, and which Williams is most deserving of "Most Improved". Twitter: @tvabby   8:10 The Celtics continue to look like a new team   14:47 Ime’s plan is working   21:31 How do we correctly evaluate the...

Cedric Maxwell is a NBA Finals MVP and part of the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Max joins the show to discuss the Celtics recent winning streak, what Boston needs on the buyout market, and Ime Udoka's improvements. Twitter: @cedricmaxwell81   5:37 State of the Celtics at the ASB   10:41 How did Tatum and Brown change the Celtics trajectory?   19:30 Ime’s development as a coach   27:02 Derrick Whi...

Ian Thomsen used to cover the NBA for Sports Illustrated. Ian joins Adam and Evan to discuss the Celtics Trade Deadline, what to expect with Derrick White, the new look Sixers and Nets, and what Boston's future could look like. Twitter: @IanThomsen   3:13 Recapping the Celtics Trade Deadline   9:55 C’s becoming East Coast Spurs?   21:00 Brad is giving himself good flexibility   26:55 Philly has a...

Steve Bulpett covers the NBA for Heavy.com. Steve joins the show to discuss his recent piece on the rumors surrounding Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart's resurgence, and the Celtics front office. Twitter: @SteveBHoop   5:52 Is Jaylen Brown unhappy?   10:52 Jayson and Jaylen should fit better than this   14:41 Smart’s current play is ideal for the Jay’s   26:27 Getting more out of the young bench    41:3...

Seth Landman is a former Fantasy Basketball writer for ESPN. Seth joins the show to discuss the change in the Celtics offense, the new and improved Jayson Tatum, and Ime Udoka's coaching development. Twitter: @slandman33   5:36 Has good health actually fixed the Celtics?   13:06 Can a Jay centric offense really work?   22:40 The key to unlocking the Celtics transition offense   39:54 Are the Celti...

Brian Robb covers the Boston Celtics for MassLive. Join Brian, Adam, and Evan as they discuss Boston's recent trade for Bol Bol, what the Celtics need to address at the trade deadline, and whether trading for a point guard is realistic. Twitter: BrianTRobb   4:30 Boston trades for Bol Bol, PJ Dozier    9:50 What to expect at the trade deadline   21:13 Celtics are prioritizing getting under the tax...

Mark Murphy covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Herald. Mark joins the show to discuss the Celtics three-game win streak, trading the Jay's, and what the Celtics could do at the trade deadline. Twitter: @Murf56   4:35 Win against Indy show what Tatum and Brown can do   9:32 Celtics have easy 2nd half coming   19:57 DON’T BREAK UP THE JAYS   28:25 Is there something Boston can do with Schroder...

Chris Grenham covers the NBA for Forbes. Chris and Evan try to get through the Celtics worst loss of the season, if there's another bottom coming, what Brad Stevens can do, and what do the Jay's need? Twitter: @chrisgrenham   2:17 SURELY THIS IS ROCK BOTTOM RIGHT?!   10:27 What went wrong in the second half against the Knicks?   19:33 Udoka’s lineups don’t put his players in a position to succeed?...

Brendan Glasheen is the NEW play-by-play voice for the Maine Celtics. Brendan makes his debut on Celtics Beat discussing his new gig, the Celtics issues in the 4th quarter, and the team's lack of consistency. Twitter: @BrendanGlasheen   3:47 Addressing the Maine Celtics   16:37 What plagues the Celtics in the 4th quarters?   23:41 Minnesota loss is new rock bottom   29:17 What is the best moment o...

Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac and the Celtics for Celtics Blog. Keith drops by the show to talk about Joe Johnson's role, Boston's ambitions at the trade deadline, and what to do about the COVID spikes around the league. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA   6:37 Joe Johnson returns to the Celtics    24:37 Prichard is heating up thanks to COVID absences    33:18 Celtics Multiverse    39:35 Will Celti...

Sean Deveney covers the NBA for Heavy.com. Sean joins Adam to talk about the NBA's new COVID problem, what Brad should do about Marcus Smart, and Danny Ainge's new job. Twitter: @SeanDeveney   2:54 COVID re-emerging    13:30 The only way Jaylen and Jayson can co-exist   17:56 Should Brad explore trading Smart?   23:02 Celtics traded Kemba at the right time   28:08 Danny gets a new job with Utah  ...

Ian Thomsen is a former writer for Sports Illustrated and NBA.com. Ian joins Adam and Evan to dissect the team's inconsistent play, the lessons the Celtics can learn from the first 26 games, and whether they should make a big play for Damian Lillard. Twitter: @IanThomsen.   5:00 We should have expected an up-and-down year   13:06 Guys are still adjusting to new roles   24:16 Is this the right core...

Gary Washburn covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for the Boston Globe. Gary drops in to talk about his impressions of Ime Udoka and his staff, the unfair criticisms hurled at Jayson Tatum, and the one simple fix for the Celtics offense. Twitter: @GWashburnGlobe   3:38 We are being too impatient with the Celtics   14:13 What is really plaguing the offense?   30:23 Is Boston that far off from the...

Alexandra Francisco is a writer at NESN. Alex joins Evan to make sense of the first quarter of games for the Boston Celtics. How stats can make the team look great, but when you factor other things in should fans really be this excited? Twitter: @ByAlFrancisco   10:45 Numbers that highlight Celtics turnaround   21:17 Nets game was winnable   31:23 Tatum’s ascending with free throws   47:10 Smart’s...