Celtics Beat

Brian Barrett covers the Boston sports scene on "Off The Pike" for the Ringer Podcast Network and Spotify. Brian joins the program to chat about Marcus Smart's new digs, the state of the Eastern Conference, and potentially bringing in Ben Simmons. X: @itsbrianbarrett 5:37 Marcus Smart to LA doesn’t matter 21:00 Are the Celtics closer to the bottom tier of the Eastern Conference? 31:16 Jayson Tatum...

Jared Weiss covers the NBA for The Athletic and The New York Times. Jared joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics pursuit of Damian Lillard, the young Summer League standouts, and whether Jaylen Brown can be Batman. X: @JaredWeissNBA 3:37 Dame goes back to Portland 10:27 Lillard would have been a killer fit in Boston 14:12 Celtics still trying to unload Niang and Simons 20:57 Will C’s try...

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about the Summer League Celtics, the love affair with Hugo Gonzalez, and why the Celtics are breaking down barriers. X: @StoolGreenie 8:43 Are the Celtics a finished product? 13:45 Could Simons score 20+ a game? 28:33 Hugo Gonzalez is HERE 37:26 There is no big man savior 49:23 Celtics over/u...

Matt Powers is the co-founder of Swish Theory. Matt joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics 2025 Draft Class. He gives thoughts on the fits Max Shulga, Hugo Gonzalez, Amari Williams. X: @DraftPow 3:19 Shulga ranked highest of all Celtics draft picks  9:47 Can Shulga hold up against stiffer competition? 21:51 Differences in Mark Pope and Coach Cal player types +2:20 26:50 Could Williams cra...

Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to digest the Boston Celtics most recent trades, to give his thoughts on Al Horford and Luke Kornet, and Adam and Evan debate on whether 42 should go in the rafters. X: @KeithSmithNBA 6:34 Celtics knew they’d have to trade pieces eventually 10:26 Fans love trades and will love the CBA 14:51 Boston ownership cheap? 26:09 Simons will fo...

Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to discuss the Indiana Pacers forcing a Game 7 in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Celtics potentially keeping Kristaps Porzingis, and what the future holds for Al Horford. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 4:03 Pacers forcing Game 7 is shocking 7:09 Regular Season basketball vs postseason basketball 33:27 Celti...

Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to discuss the Indiana Pacers forcing a Game 7 in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Celtics potentially keeping Kristaps Porzingis, and what the future holds for Al Horford. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 4:03 Pacers forcing Game 7 is shocking 7:09 Regular Season basketball vs postseason basketball 33:27 Celti...

Dan Devine is a Senior NBA Writer for Yahoo! Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the necessary evolution of Mazzulla Ball, Aaron Nesmith's ascent, and why trading Brown might not be worth it. Twitter: @yourmandevine 8:29 Mazzulla ball needs to evolve 14:02 Mazzulla ball is too dogmatic  33:59 Pacers blueprint repeatable? 42:11 Potential OKC collapse gives Celtics title clarity 50:33 Nesmith c...

Matt Moore covers the NBA for The Action Network. Matt joins the program to discuss the impact of the Finals on the Celtics, how Jayson Tatum can learn from the sidelines, and could Joe Mazzulla's job be in trouble? Twitter: @HPBasketball 3:34 Pacers shock the world in Game 1 8:01 Can the Celtics learn from the Pacers blueprint? (Skill w/ size) 17:45 What can Tatum learn from Haliburton’s run? 28:...

Gary Washburn covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the playoffs without the Celtics, how the CBA promotes player movement, and whether players today are as hungry as past ones. Twitter: @gwashburnglobe 2:16 Playoffs w/o Celtics are a dud (Sizzling playoff matchups might be over for a while) 10:49 What’s better for the league: Dynasties or Pl...

Gary Washburn covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the playoffs without the Celtics, how the CBA promotes player movement, and whether players today are as hungry as past ones. Twitter: @gwashburnglobe 2:16 Playoffs w/o Celtics are a dud (Sizzling playoff matchups might be over for a while) 10:49 What’s better for the league: Dynasties or Pl...

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the show to chat about the next steps in the C's offseason, why you cannot make any assumptions on how things will progress, and why basking in the glory of last year was better than 2008. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 3:32 - Why Banner 18 felt different than the 08 championship 19:35 Does Jaylen Brown HAVE to go? 29:25 Trust in B...

Seth Landman is a former ESPN Fantasy writer. Seth joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics series loss to the New York Knicks and what's next in terms of roster building. Twitter: @slandman33 5:21 Is this series loss on Joe Mazzulla? (Should he be more malleable?) 14:41 Porzingis was a shell of his regular-season self 18:16 Celtics the better team? 25:44 Remaking the roster Available for d...

Sean Grande is the longtime radio voice of the Boston Celtics. Sean joins the program to discuss the Celtics two-game hole against the Knicks, what can get them out of the funk, and why the Celtics COULD make history. Twitter: @SeanGrandepbp 3:48 Can the Celtics right the ship? 9:52 Hot take theater is all time hot right now 15:24 Does this rut look like what happened in January? 31:16 Celtics wer...

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to chat about Jrue Holiday's hamstring injury, Jayson Tatum's dominance, and what the Knicks can do to bridge the gap with the Celtics. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 5:08 Holiday hamstring cause for concern? 15:46 Pritchard hangs defensively 22:45 Could the Knicks series be easier than the Magic series? 39:22 Look f...

CLNS Media's John Zannis and Bobby Manning break down Game 2 vs Orlando, the importance of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and discuss whether Jaylen Brown is back to his best. 0:00 Welcome 2:08 Reactions to Game 2 vs Orlando 4:46 Importance of Jrue Holiday 12:04 Jaylen Brown back to his Finals MVP self? 18:28 Stat breakdown from games 1 and 2 19:41 Gametime 22:15 Porzingis theatrics 26:22 Ma...

Cedric Maxwell was the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals, a Boston Celtics legend, and part of the Boston Celtics Broadcast Network. Cedric joins the show to chat about the upcoming sereis against the Orlando Magic, the Celtics City documentary, and his thoughts on Jaylen Brown's injury. Twitter: @cedricmaxwell81 03:53 Why Orlando was a big concern early in the year 09:15 Hungry teams always have somethi...

Dan Greenberg covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about Jaylen Brown's knee injury, how Boston's path is ideal, and who the ideal first-round opponent is. Twitter: @StoolGreenie   15:35 Celtics “skipped steps” at home this year 23:05 C’s bracket shapes up nicely 26:48 Boston should have the best player in every series until the Finals 40:00...

Gary joins the show to talk about what the Boston Celtics need to focus on the last five games of the year and what to do about Jaylen Brown's knee pain. Twitter: @GwashburnGlobe 6:06 Priorities for the last five games 11:02 Celtics home issues aren’t new 17:50 Jaylen will have to learn how to play through pain Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, April 5th, 2025. Celtics Beat...

Stephen Bulpett is a Senior NBA Writer for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to chat about the Celtics final stretch of games, why there are legit threats in the playoffs this year, and what he loves about the Celtics City documentary. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 3:52 Celtics have overcome self-destructive tendencies 12:11 Boston would not have survived this season w/o Derrick White 24:37 Celtics can’t...

Cedric Maxwell is part of the Boston Celtics Radio Network and the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals. Max joins the program to discuss the C's new owner and what tough decisions he will have to make. Twitter: @cedricmaxwell81 4:02 Bill Chisholm buys the Celtics 10:31 Good fit for Celtics family? 21:50 Which core piece could be on the move? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, March 2...

Bobby Manning covers the Boston Celtics for CLNS Media and Boston Sports Journal. Bobby joins the program to chat about Jrue Holiday's big night in Miami, positives to take away from Jaylen Brown's performance against the Thunder, and to appreciate Al Horford. Twitter: @RealBobManning 4:15 Holiday shines vs Miami 14:20 Resting Jrue to keep him fresh is critical to the postseason 23:14 Jaylen takes...

Jared Weiss covers the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the program to chat about Payton Prtichard's Sixth Man of the Year candidacy, the status of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and the improved playmaking of Jaylen Brown. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 5:51 Pritchard 6MoY 10:26 Can Pritchard carve out a bigger postseason role? 15:38 Is Derrick White under-appreciated  24:33 Celtics will need to...

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about the last Celtics-Cavaliers game of the regular season, Donovan Mitchell's career success against Boston, and can the C's avoid losing three in-a-row. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 11:21 Celtics blew the last game against the Cavaliers  16:33 Donovan Mitchell is feasting  22:56 Cavs-Celtics will come down...

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" for The Ringer Podcast Network and Spotify. Brian joins the program to chat about the new Boston Celtics documentary on HBO, Tatum vs Bird, and who Boston should prefer in the Finals. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 4:58 Screening of HBO’s Celtics documentary 19:08 New doc should have new content 26:49 Current era C’s are so much different than other champions previous...