Celtics Beat

Mark Murphy covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Herald. Mark, Adam, and Evan get into how much trouble the Celtics are in and their early thoughts on Boston's offseason. Twitter: @Murf56   2:47 The Nets are in a different league   13:42 How much of this series is on Tatum?   28:48 What could Smart fetch in a trade?   33:44 Jaylen for Beal?   39:48 Kyrie’s comments on Boston   Available for do...

Mike Gorman was recently elected to the Hall of Fame and has been the voice of the Celtics for a long time. Twitter: @CelticsVoice   1:23 Getting inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame   6:17 We…like…the play-in tournament   14:15 Jayson Tatum’s leadership   21:09 The ONLY way Boston can beat the Nets   31:26 What does the future need to look like?   43:37 Positives that can come out of a serie...

Gary Washburn covers the Celtics and the NBA for the Boston Globe. Gary joins Adam and Evan to discuss the Celtics brain trust. Does that group need a shake up? Will Marcus Smart be on the team next year? All of that and MORE in this week's episode! Twitter: @GwashburnGlobe   3:27 Jaylen Brown’s injury bookends strange year   6:46 Do the Celtics need wholesale changes?    13:40 Paul Pierce in the...

Ian Thomsen used to cover the NBA for Sports Illustrated and NBA.com. Adam, Evan, and Ian get into the Celtics hectic season and if there's anything else we can learn from the final six games. They then take a look at the playoffs and which team would suit Boston best in the first round. Twitter: @IanThomsen   03:24 There is no super team this year   20:25 Celtics can really reset heading into the...

Sean Deveney covers the NBA for Forbes and Heavy.com. Sean joins Adam and Evan to give context to Tatum's big night, the injury concerns, and how they should approach the rest of the season. Twitter: @SeanDeveney   03:09 This team’s health continues to be the biggest problem   15:18 Are the Celtics doomed for the play-in tournament?   26:40 Tatum is unconscious right now   32:30 Aaron Nesmith look...

Abby Chin is the host of Celtics Pre and Post Game on NBC Sports Boston. She joins Adam and Evan to give her insight on the Celtics struggling again, the expectations for Jaylen and Jayson, and she peels back the curtain on an interesting point in the television industry! Twitter: @tvabby   2:47 A step backwards?   8:05 Alarmed about Robert Williams’ injury?   12:15 What do the Celtics need to do...

Chris Forsberg covers the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. He joins Adam and Evan to re-evaluate the Celtics' ceiling. PLUS, do they need one more player at the end of the bench?    7:16 Do the Celtics have a new ceiling?   18:55 Should the Celtics add IT to the end of the bench?   37:26 Have your expectations changed?   42:33 Is Fournier the Celtics biggest x-factor?   Available for download...

Sean Grande is the radio voice for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. He joins Adam and Evan to discuss his new podcast, the Celtics trying to block out the noise, and why last year's team was the one of the three best Celtics teams of the last 30 years! Twitter: @SeanGrandePBP   14:41 Last year’s team was the 3rd best team in 30 years   21:57 Jaylen and Jayson NEED to learn how to lead   28:39 Jay...

Mark Murphy covers the Celtics for the Boston Herald. What the HELL is wrong with the Celtics? Well, we tried to figure that out. Twitter: @Murf56   4:19 Tatum reverting back to Kobe/hero ball   10:25 Are the Celtics entitled?   11:48 Is Brad failing to motivate his players?   24:40 If not Brad, then WHO?   50:40 Fournier thoughts    Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, April...

Keith Smith covers the NBA for Yahoo! Sports and the Celtics for Celtics Blog. Fresh of the NBA Trade Deadline, Keith Smith joins Adam Kaufman to break down every angle of the Evan Fournier addition! Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA   2:32 Did the Celtics get dramatically better with Fournier trade?   15:32 Fournier is a way to lift everyone up   19:00 Did the Celtics get the right former Magic player?   2...

Matt Moore covers the NBA for The Action Network. Twitter: @HPBasketball. Matt Moore of The Action Network helped break the story that the Boston Celtics are a potential finalist for the Magic's Aaron Gordon. He talks about the latest he's heard around the Celtics and the trade market with the Trade Deadline coming Thursday.   2:21 Lucking into the Boston Celtics trade rumors   7:27 Can the Celtic...

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics for The Athletic. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA    3:37 Robert Williams is breaking out of his shell   8:52 Being mindful of Rob’s injury    24:34 The Brooklyn Nets problem   36:22 Overpay for Barnes?   48:32 More questions about Danny or Brad going forward   55:38 Brad leaving Boston for Indiana University?   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Monday,...

Chris Mannix covers the NBA for Sports Illustrated. Twitter: @SIChrisMannix   4:38 Have the Celtics righted the ship?   10:14 Robert Williams has DeAndre Jordan/Clint Capela potential   16:50 The use of the TPE   20:20 Celtics do need another vet coach on the roster   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, March 5th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline. AG. Go to BetOnline...

Gary Washburn covers the Boston Celtics/NBA for the Boston Globe. Twitter: @GwashburnGlobe. The last two weeks have been disastrous for the Boston Celtics. Gary Washburn joins Adam and Evan to try and figure out how the C's can fix this.   2:45 Compiling all of the Celtics woes   12:10 Do Danny and Brad act with enough urgency?   22:17 Developing guys versus winning games   30:58 Does any team liv...

Tom Westerholm covers the Boston Celtics for Boston.com. Twitter: @Tom_NBA   3:01 Celtics 4th quarter struggles    10:46 Kemba’s shooting makes this team sink or swim   24:04 Should the Celtics wait to use the TPE?   32:40 Does Boston need to rely more on youth?   39:29 Are people being to harsh on Brad?   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 21st, 2021. Celtics Beat i...

Chris Grenham covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for Forbes. Twitter: @ChrisGrenham    1:23 What to make of the Celtics inconsistencies    12:07 Kemba is a big part of why the C’s ARE inconsistent    22:50 Point Forward Jayson Tatum   31:03 Harrison Barnes is the perfect trade target   40:21 Semi and Grant are playing out of their minds   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Saturda...

Sean Deveney covers the NBA for Forbes' and Heavy.com. Twitter: @SeanDeveney   2:38 The Kings loss was a BAD loss   10:55 Do we really think Kemba’s knee is healthy?   26:43 Tatum’s next step   34:33 Targets for the TPE   44:25 The NBA should NOT hold the All Star Game   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, February 4th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline. AG. Go to B...

Marc D'Amico is a reporter and the Director of Digital Content for the Boston Celtics. Twitter: @Marc_DAmico   2:18 Celtics are finally healthy but still need work    13:30 Jaylen’s ascension gives Kemba more time to get comfortable    17:11 Jaylen’s frustrations over improvement questions    28:15 Is Tatum/Brown the top duo in the NBA?   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday,...

Keith Smith covers the NBA for Yahoo! Sports and contributes to Celtics Blog. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA   3:23 Mike Zarren is extremely important to the Celtics   11:29 Danny Ainge doesn’t BS on trade deals   18:07 Zarren’s expertise will be on display considering trade landscape/lack of picks   26:57 Early impressions of Kemba Walker   45:50 What team in the East is everyone chasing?   Available fo...

Ian Thomsen used to cover the NBA for Sports Illustrated and is the author of "The Soul of Basketball". Twitter: @IanThomsen   3:10  What to do with player safety as COVID-19 ramps up again   16:45 Nets trade for Harden gives them a talented top-3   27:05 ’08 Celtics gives Nets a blueprint for success    36:43 Celtics’ brass must be thrilled Kyrie isn’t their problem   48:14 Celtics place in East...

Cedric Maxwell is a NBA Champion, a NBA Finals MVP, is the color analyst for the Boston Celtics Radio Network, and is a part of the CLNS Family. Twitter: @CedricMaxwell81   3:17 Jaylen and Jayson do a great job being young leaders of men   13:04 Which Jay has the higher ceiling?   22:21 Will Kemba fall in line?   36:42 Pritchard’s game is enhanced in Stevens’ offense    47:37 Robert Williams’ impr...

Chris Grenham covers the NBA for Forbes'. Twitter: @chrisgrenham   2:23 Jaylen Brown is on another level right now   12:04 Tatum’s 12 assists show growth as a playmaker   17:19 Should there be concern over struggles w/ Pistons ?   24:04 Payton Pritchard’s defense is much better than expected   33:54 Rob Williams earning more minutes    Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, Janua...

A. Sherrod Blakely hosts The A List Podcast for CLNS Media. Formerly of NBC Sports Boston. Twitter: @Asherrodblakely   5:16 Tatum needs to come up with something different at the end of games   10:51 Should Brad get more heat?   19:37 Tatum and Brown have a strong relationship    31:31 First planned year of Tatum/Brown being the focal point   46:37 How involved should the Celtics be for James Hard...

Brian Robb covers the Boston Celtics for Boston Sports Journal. Twitter: @BrianTRobb    9:11 Are the young Jay’s focused enough on basketball?   15:33 Kemba played games over/under   18:50 Celtics are a 4/5 seed right now   23:21 Should the Celtics trade Jaylen Brown for Harden?   38:23 Evaluation of the rookies   42:52 MAILBAG    Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, December 2...

Mark Murphy covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Herald. Twitter: @Murf56   3:28 Being a beat reporter without travel   4:48 The starting five   9:16 Tristan Thompson’s fit    16:20 Jeff Teague’s role offensively    20:24 Tatum’s responsibility if Celtics struggle   38:23 Hayward to Charlotte    Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, December 13th, 2020. Celtics Beat is power...