Celtics Beat

Dan Shaughnessy is a long time beat writer for the Boston Globe and a multi-time author. Dan joins Adam and Evan to talk about his new book, "Wish it Lasted Forever", about the early 80's Celtics, his impressions of Ime Udoka, and if we can ever go back to covering teams like we used to. Twitter: @Dan_Shaughnessy   2:38 Getting inspired to write a book   15:45 Why the Celtics really traded Rick Ro...

Sean Grande is the voice of the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins Adam to talk about the improvements in the Celtics defense, trading for Ben Simmons, and getting back to traveling with the team. Twitter: @SeanGrandePBP   7:25 Getting to know Ime Udoka   16:42 What to make of the season so far   27:00 Unconcerned about Tatum’s struggles   33:09 Did Smart’s comments actually ignite the team?...

Mike Gorman is the voice of the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. Mike joins Adam and Evan on Celtics Beat to discuss the turbulent start to Boston's season, can Jaylen and Jayson really coexist, and how he got his start in media. Twitter: @celticsvoice   5:25 We need more time to make definitive statements about this team   16:12 Is there too much noise already surrounding the Celtics?   26:4...

Mark Murphy covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Herald. It's MAILBAG SZN. Adam, Evan, and Mark tackle some of YOUR hardest hitting questions five games into another rough start. Twitter: @Murf56   4:32 Is Ime having trouble changing the culture?   17:00 What happened to team captains?   22:33 Was last year’s team more frustrating?   42:10 Measuring Tatum’s success via triple-doubles is stupid...

Abby Chin is a sideline reporter and a studio host for NBC Sports Boston. Abby Chin joins the show to talk about the Celtics first game of the season, the impact of Ime Udoka, and predictions for the rest of the season. Twitter: @tvabby   2:57 Jaylen shines in season opener   8:34 Early impressions of Ime Udoka   25:40 Are the Celtics too reliant on 3’s already?   36:13 Celtics pour love on Kemba...

Cedric Maxwell is a Boston Celtics legend and is part of the broadcast team for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Max joins Adam and Evan to talk about his new book, the new coaching style of Ime Udoka, and who should be the Celtics captions for 2021-2022. Twitter: @CedricMaxwell81   2:30 Getting ready for a “normal” season   9:35 Cedric Maxwell’s new book   40:23 Takeaways from preseason   48:01...

Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Join Dan, Adam, and Evan as they get into Jaylan and Jayson's relationship, the starting five, Dennis Schroder's impact, and Aaron Nesmith....starting? Twitter: @StoolGreenie   4:31 Jaylen & Jayson address their relationship    18:56 Big takeaways early in camp   29:37 Should we already be worried about Josh Richardson?   34:32 Doub...

Chris Grenham covers the NBA for Forbes.com. Twitter: @chrisgrenham. Chris joins Adam to discuss the differences between Ime Udoka and Brad Stevens and the early impressions from training camp!   3:09 Differences between Brad and Ime   13:15 Al Horford looks tremendous   19:08 Celtics want to play faster this year   24:07 Do Tatum and Brown need to be best friends?   31:15 Problems with COVID vacc...

Sean Deveney covers the NBA for Heavy.com. Sean joins Adam and Evan to discuss some of the turmoil surrounding the Timberwolves, Sixers, and Pelicans. How can the Celtics benefit from all of this chaos? Listen and find out!   5:43 Boston should keep an eye on Minnesota   9:52 Is Towns a better fit for Boston than Brown?   21:41 Ben Simmons trades could really benefit the Celtics   41:37 Zion drama...

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics for The Athletic. Jared joins Adam and Evan to discuss his travels around the world, how Dennis Schroder's personality actually fits in Boston, and if the Celtics offense needs some tweaking. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA   6:44 Should we expect any more moves from the Boston Front Office?   17:22 Dennis Schroder’s personality fit?   32:30 Re-invention of the double...

Ian Thomsen is a former NBA writer for Sports Illustrated and NBA.com. Ian joins Adam and Evan for a lengthy Paul Pierce discussion as Pierce gets ready to enter the Hall of Fame. They overlook Pierce's career, what truly made him unique, and his place in NBA history. Twitter: @IanThomsen   13:51 Pierce was always comfortable in his own skin   29:57 Was Pierce better than most remember?   35:04 Is...

Chris Forsberg is a Boston Celtics reporter for NBC Sports Boston. Chris and Adam get into how Boston can still attract that third star, what the Jay's can do to take the leap, and live reaction to the Celtics-Grizzlies trade! Twitter: @ChrisForsberg_   6:13 What Jaylen and Jayson need to work on   12:16 Are we making too big of a deal of the Jay’s friendships    20:07 Dennis Schroder could confli...

Gary Washburn covers the Celtics and the NBA for The Boston Globe. Gary joins Adam and Evan to talk about the Celtics offseason shakeups, Tatum's experience in the Olympics, and the Top-75 Players in NBA History. Twitter: @GWashburnGlobe   8:23 Brad equipped this team to be sneaky good    17:00 Ime will be more of a disciplinarian    32:26 Pritchard, Nesmith will have to fight for minutes   35:07...

Bobby Manning covers the Boston Celtics for CLNS Media, the Boston Sports Journal, and Celtics Blog. @RealBobManning   6:42 Smart’s extension can help Celtics preserve flexibility   14:22 Smart as the full-time point guard   26:41 Celtics create another TPE w/ Fournier sign-and-trade   38:13 Romeo Langford was disappointing    57:25 Payton Pritchard will be a key factor in Boston for the next few...

Cedric Maxwell is a former Boston Celtic, an NBA Champion, a Celtics radio broadcaster, and a part of the CLNS Media family. Twitter: @cedricmaxwell81   5:53 Reaction to flurry of offseason moves   14:21 Can Ime Udoka reel in Marcus Smart?   19:19 Should Tatum have played for Team USA?   39:19 Trade Jaylen for Towns?   46:19 How does Schroder fit with the Celtics?   Available for download on iTune...

Sean Grande is the voice of the Celtics for 98.5 The Sports Hub and The Boston Celtics Radio Network. Twitter: SeanGrandePBP   6:18 Enes Kanter is BACK   13:26 The Celtics Master Plan   35:53 Are Wyc and company going the cheap route?   51:11 The Celtics will be above .500   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, August 5th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline. AG! Go to...

Mark Murphy covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Herald. Join Mark, Adam, and Evan as they discuss the Celtics pick of Juhann Bergarin, what to make of the Lonzo Ball rumors, and should the Celtics entertain the Myles Turner rumors. Twitter: @Murf56   2:38 Taking a draft-and-stash at 45 makes all the sense in the world   15:17 Boston interested in Lonzo Ball   24:37 Adding Myles Turner doesn’t...

Brian Robb covers the Celtics for MassLive and is featured on 98.5 The Sports Hub. Twitter: @BrianTRobb   4:24 Adding superstars possible? How big is Brad Stevens aiming?   14:38 Given the landscape is Jaylen untouchable?   27:28 The Celtics should wait to extend Smart   38:09 How deep does Boston really need to be?   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, July 23rd, 2021. Celtic...

Tom Westerholm covers sports for Boston.com. Twitter: @Tom_NBA   9:15 Do the Celtics need to chase the Bucks?   16:45 Tatum is the future of Team USA   26:31 Does Tatum really care about the money lost?   38:01 Celtics resigning Fournier is most important off-season step   44:38 Should Pritchard play during Summer League?   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, July 15th, 2021...

Keith Smith covers the NBA for Yahoo! Sports and Spotrac. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA   5:21 Tatum agrees that Celtics could use some fresh blood   11:01 What can Tatum learn during stint with Team USA?   29:19 Damon Stoudamire, Will Hardy added to the bench   42:12 Who fills out the rest of the front office?   49:55 Fournier back in Boston?   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday,...

Evan Valenti sounds off on the latest rumors surrounding the Boston Celtics. Twitter: @EvanValenti   2:13 Can the Celtics afford to still be patient?   10:22 Trading Jaylen Brown for Dame or Beal is a mistake   22:31 Did the Celtics trade Kemba too early?   32:31 Sam Presti as the POBO   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, July 4th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline....

Jeff Garcia covers the San Antonio Spurs for the Locked On Podcast Network and NEWS4 San Antonio. Get to know Ime Udoka inside-and-out with Adam, Evan, and Jeff!   1:56 What to like w/ new head coach Ime Udoka   19:00 What does Coach Udoka bring to the table?   24:21 What took so long?   30:35 What will Ime do to fill out the rest of the bench?   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Th...

Steve Bulpett is a former Celtics Beat writer for The Boston Herald. Steve reacts to Danny's retirement and Brad's ascension. Jayson Tatum got snubbed from All NBA Honors, which brings up one of Bulpett's most-passionate takes. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and YouTube! Twitter: @SteveBHoop   3:08 Hard to picture Brad not as a coach    10:48 Top two coaching candidates   30:39 Roster construction...

David Aldridge is the Editor In Chief for The Athletic DC. David joins Adam and Evan to discuss Boston's coaching search, how the C's can improve the roster, and we go behind-the-scenes on making NBA 2K! Twitter: @davidaldridgedc   2:28 Thoughts on the Celtics changes   13:28 Who’s the best fit to be the Celtics head coach   25:12 Is Kemba on his way out?   40:17 Inside The NBA Doc on HBO   Availa...

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics for The Athletic. Jared, Adam, and Evan get into what Brad Stevens is in for., who the best candidate for the coaching job is, and whether Danny is a Hall of Famer or not. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA   3:38 Surprise over Brad’s promotion   22:15 Let’s acknowledge this could be a DISASTER   33:13 Coaching candidate tiers   47:30 Jason Kidd takes his name out of the...