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Celtics Beat

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The longest nonstop Boston Celtics podcast available online or streaming, Celtics Beat is released 52 weeks of the year – with no exceptions. Host Adam Kaufman provides some of the most insightful analysis on all things Boston Celtics and the NBA. And no other podcast covering the Celtics on the web delivers some of the most well-known and respected personalities both in and outside the NBA as Celtics Beat does. New episodes are available for download every Sunday at iTunes and Stitcher. Episodes are also available OnDemand at http://www.clnsmedia.com and the CLNS Mobile App.

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

659: Should Celtics Keep Simons Long-Term? w/ Justin Turpin 18.01.2026

Justin Turpin covers the Boston Celtics for WEEI. Justin joins the program to crown the King of Boston, explain Jaylen's slump, and why Boston can get a better hold on the two-seed soon. X: @JustinmTurpin 3:30 Are the Jays still the Kings of Boston? 27:20 Jaylen slump just a blip on the radar 45:41 Does Anfernee Simons need to stick around? 58:43 C’s can distance themselves from Knicks in next few...

658: Tatum WILL Adjust to Brown's New Role w/ Dan Greenberg 10.01.2026

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the rest of the NBA for Barstool sports. Greenie joins the show to discuss the Celtics chase for 40/20, Tatum's adjustment to Jaylen Brown, and how great Payton Pritchard is this season. X: @StoolGreenie 8:56 Is this the most enjoyable Celtics season outside of the championship year? 15:08 Reintegrating Jayson Tatum  26:06 Simons key to trade deadline 35...

657: Is Jaylen Brown Overreacting to Lack of Recognition? w/ Brian Barrett 03.01.2026

Brian Barrett hosts the "Off the Pike" podcast for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics ascent to the top of the Eastern Conference, Jaylen feeling disrespected, and what he wants to see from Brown when Tatum comes back. X: @itsbrianbarrett 8:27 Celtics getting key contributions from role players consistently 14:56 Coach of the Year odds 34:05 Jaylen being...

656: Is Jaylen a Top Five NBA Player This Year w/ Bobby Manning 27.12.2025

Bobby Manning is a Celtics Beat writer for CLNS Media and Boston Sports' Journal. He also co-hosts the Garden Report and other podcasts for CLNS Media. Bobby joins the program to discuss the growth of Joe Mazzulla and Jaylen Brown. X: @RealBobManning 3:55 Joe Mazzulla has the Celtics ahead of schedule 12:51 Is Jaylen in the mix for 1st Team All NBA? 35:02 Would the C’s be better or worse with Tatu...

655: Celtics Need Scoring MORE THAN Size w/ Gary Washburn 18.12.2025

Gary covers the Boston Celtics and the rest of the NBA for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the "success" of the Emirates NBA Cup, why adding a scorer NEEDS to be a priority, and why Brad and Joe deserve more credit. X: @GwashburnGlobe 4:08 Knicks win the Emirates NBA Cup 16:22 Is the Cup actually working for the NBA? 30:45 Boston clearly can compete in a weak Eastern Conference...

654: Walsh Should START for Celtics When Tatum Comes Back w/ Jack Simone 12.12.2025

Jack Simone covers the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini and is the co-host of the "How About Them Celtics" podcast. Jack joins the program to discuss the recent loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Jaylen Brown playing like a top-10 player, and why Jordan Walsh should remain in the starting lineup. X: @JackSimoneNBA 3:16 - Celtics fall flat against Bucks 9:23 - Boston is better at re-igniting offense t...

653: Celtics ARE Contenders, Time to Add w Dan Greenberg 06.12.2025

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the C's turning into legit Eastern Conference contenders, the emergence of Jordan Walsh, and the disrespect of Joe Mazzulla. X: @StoolGreenie 6:45 Celtics HAVE to make a trade for another big  14:47 Does Boston really need a stretch big? 32:54 Jordan Walsh is the biggest development of the yea...

652: White Resurgence Fuels Celtics Best Win of '25/'26 29.11.2025

Adam and Evan are thankful for all of YOU, and because of that they did a solo show. The boys discuss Derrick White's hot streak, Joe Mazzulla's coaching job, and the Boston Celtics upcoming schedule. X: @adammkaufman; @evanvalenti 8:40 Pistons might be the win of the year 18:05 Celtics role players can actually play 31:32 Boston’s upcoming schedule could be winless 38:54 Are Mazzulla’s plug-and-p...

651: Is Mazzzula the RIGHT Coach for THIS Celtics Team? w/ Justin Turpin 22.11.2025

Justin Turpin covers the Boston Celtics for WEEI. Justin joins the program to discuss the Celtics early "success", why Coach Mazzula is the RIGHT coach for this team, and how Boston can revamp its center rotation. X: @JustinmTurpin 7:10 Even the down years are entertaining 11:30 Is Mazzula the right coach to develop this group? 21:34 White, Pritchard are back to normal 29:43 Does Boston REALLY nee...

650: Walsh, Minott Highlight Celtics First Month w/ Abby Chin 15.11.2025

Abby Chin is a sideline reporter and a studio host for NBC Sports Boston. Abby joins the show to discuss Jaylen Brown handling the pressure, the young role players finding a way, and why the Celtics are absolutely not tanking. X: @tvabby 5:56 2025 is a reminder how hard it is to win in NBA 13:41 Jaylen’s playmaking starting to shine 25:22 Role players shining in first month 44:30 Dybantsa at TD Ga...

649: Derrick White is Celtics Most Disappointing Storyline w/ Brian Barrett 08.11.2025

Brian Barrett is the host of "Off The Pike" podcast for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the show to discuss the Boston Celtics uneven start, Luka Garza's "impact", and what is different about Jaylen Brown this year. X: @itsbrianbarrett 4:30 Disappointing start to Celtics season 11:25 Derrick White is the biggest disappointment so far this year 29:15 Jaylen Brown can be a #1 option 37:05 Should...

648: Can Celtics Have Top-10 Offense AND Defense? w/ Jack Simone 31.10.2025

Jack Simone covers the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini and is the co-host of "How About Them Celtics". Jack joins the program to discuss the Celtics big win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Josh Minott's early success, and whether Boston can be top-10 on both sides of the ball. X: @JackSimoneNBA 6:54 Cavs win is proof of concept for Celtics 13:13 “Josh Minott is the best rebounder on this basketb...

647: Are the Celtics Any Different? w/ Cedric Maxwell 26.10.2025

Cedric Maxwell is the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals and the Celtics color commentator for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Max joins the show to discuss Boston's 0-2 start, Jaylen's new role, and gambling in the NBA. X: @cedricmaxwell81 4:45 Is anything different from last year? 13.38 Everyone’s job is harder because Tatum is gone 17:02 Get excited about the building blocks 27:53 Gambling in the NBA...

646: Could Brown's Injury Derail Season Before it Starts? w/ Brian Robb 17.10.2025

Brian Robb covers the Boston Celtics for MassLive and also co-hosts the "Still Poddable" podcast. Brian joins the program to discuss the expectations for 2025-2026, how Jaylen Brown's hamstring injury can put the playoffs out of reach, and why trading Derrick White might be the best way for the C's to reload. X:@BrianTRobb 10:05 Expectations for the regular season 22:11 Brown injury puts damper on...

645: Which Role Players are Emerging w/ Dan Greenberg 12.10.2025

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the new-look team, Josh Minott's impact, and Anfernee Simons passes his first test. X: @StoolGreenie 4:05 Big takeaways from early preseason 14:54 New guys bring good ball pressure 20:26 Celtics rotation has Hugo IN? 43:02 Simons is the biggest wild card of the season Available for download on iTunes and...

644: Tatum Will Return, Celtics Will Make Playoffs 03.10.2025

Media Day has passed, which means we have REAL CONTENT for the first time in MONTHS. Adam and Evan get into Tatum’s video update, Anfernee Simons defensive comments, and Al Horford’s departure to Golden State. 6:52 Does Tatum update video change anything? 19:01 Celtics playoff run is a reality 30:15 Simons defensive comments concerning? 55:07 Al Horford departs for the West Coast Available for dow...

643: Can Jayson Tatum go to Another Level After Injury? w/ Sean Grande 26.09.2025

Sean Grande is the LONGTIME voice of the Boston Celtics. Sean joins the program to discuss Jayson Tatum's timeline to return, what to expect out of Coach Mazzulla and the roster, and what stood out in Bill Chisholm's first press conference as new owner. X: @SeanGrandepbp 3:50 We have no idea how good/bad Celtics will be 5:00 Tatum’s return has nothing to do with the playoffs 27:15 Celtics have an...

642: Tatum's Health ISN'T the Biggest Storyline of '25-26? w/ Brian Barrett 19.09.2025

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to discuss the new "report" on Jayson Tatum's health, whether his health is the biggest storyline of this upcoming year, and whether Joe Mazzulla is suffering from a"brain drain". X: @itsbrianbarrett 8:14 Should the Celtics stand in the way of Tatum’s comeback? 14:44 Is Tatum’s health NOT the most important stor...

641: Can '25/26 be a Win/Win for Celtics w/ Dan Greenberg 13.09.2025

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to discuss how the Boston Celtics can have a positive outlook for the upcoming season no matter what, which young role player is going to emerge, and how Jaylen Brown could end up in Atlanta. X: @StoolGreenie 2:42 Is this a win/win season? 11:33 Confidence in the young bench? 23:48 What can Mazzulla...

640: Tatum's Leadership Shows During Rehab w/ Keith Smith 07.09.2025

Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac and also hosts The Front Office Show. Keith joins the program to discuss the recent allegations against the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, the new salary cap projections for 26-27, and congratulate Celtics legend Jeff Twiss. X: @KeithSmithNBA 3:42 Kawhi-Clippers caught red-handed? 16:46 What kind of punishment could be coming? 28:48 Does new ’...

639: Could Simons LEAD Celtics in Scoring? w/ Bobby Manning 30.08.2025

Bobby Manning is a Celtics reporter for CLNS Media and a co-host of The Garden Report. Bobby joins the show to discuss the future of Anfernee Simons, the summer of Neemias Queta, and MORE. X: RealBobManning 6:40 Could Simons lead C’s in scoring 22:42 Porzingis rebounds in EuroBasket 34:14 New coaching wrinkles this year 44:15 Inside look at Queta’s summer Available for download on iTunes and Spoti...

638: Celtics are ABSOLUTELY a East Playoff Team w/ Gary Washburn 22.08.2025

Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the finalization of the Celtics sale, whether Boston IS good enough to make the playoffs, and why Tatum will push to come back sooner. X: @GwashburnGlobe 4:26 No expectations for new ownership group 11:14 Will Chisolm lean on Wyc?  24:48 Celtics need to wait for Tatum to be completely cleared 41:32 Pritcha...

637: Should Pritchard be Celtics Starting Point Guard? w Jack Simone 15.08.2025

Jack Simone is the Celtics beat reporter for Hardwood Houdini and co-hosts the "How About Them C's" podcast. Jack joins the program to discuss the Celtics' schedule, Payton Pritchard as the starting point guard, and whether Wyc's new role actually matters. X: @JackSimoneNBA 3:07 Phil Pressey was under-appreciated  10:26 Why do we care about the schedule release? 19:30 Should Payton Pritchard start...

636: The Anfernee Simons Paradox w/ Seth Landman 08.08.2025

Seth Landman is a former NBA Fantasy Basketball Writer. Seth joins the program to discuss the Celtics newest addition (Chris Boucher), does an Anfernee Simons trade even exist, and KG's postseason dominance. X: @slandman33 5:44 He’s the best big on the team 14:57 Jayson Tatum leaves massive shot creation void 28:15 Should the C’s feel more pressure to trade Simons now? 38:29 What should this seaso...

635: Despite Progress Tatum SHOULD NOT Play in '25-26 w/ Chris Forsberg 01.08.2025

Chris Forsberg covers the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the program to discuss the dead zone of NBA news, the progress of Jayson Tatum, and what to make of Porzingis' recent comments. X: @chrisforsberg_ 2:15 Celtics won’t shed picks to trade players on roster 10:07 Jayson Tatum ahead of schedule? 23:13 Will Boston use Disabled Player Exemption? 28:20 C’s should be looking for m...

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