Celtics Beat

Sean Grande is the voice of the Celtics for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to chat about the team's 50-point blowout over the Warriors in Boston, how impressive this season is, and why the Celtics look like champions. Twitter: @SeanGrandepbp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the show to discuss the Celtics win over the New York Knicks, why they're a lock to win the East's regular season crown, and why Jayson Tatum is different this year. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 3:43 Should Boston be concerned w/ Knicks? 11:03 Celtics wont lose grip on 1st place 23:49 Tatum transforming into a truly dominan...

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to talk about Jayson Tatum's MVP case, Derrick White's awesome season, and Joe Mazzulla's improvement. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 1:54 We are wasting our time with Jayson Tatum MVP talk 14:20 Are the Celtics tempting the Basketball Gods? 22:06 Boston is slightly better than we predicted  30:58 Is Derrick White the solut...

Chris Forsberg is a Celtics sideline reporter and in-studio host for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the show to discuss Jaylen Brown's upcoming dunk contest appearance, the arrivals of Xavier TIllman and Jaden Springer, and Brad Stevens' team-building strategy. Twitter: @ChrisForsberg_ 2:37 Jaylen entering the dunk contest is good for basketball 13:25 Tillman, Springer fit the bigger part of Celti...

Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics' options at the trade deadline, breaking his first major story, and the pro's and con's to retiring Marcus Smart's number. Twitter: @GwashburnGlobe 4:09 Celtics trade options 13:43 Getting information out of Boston’s front office 44:51 Smart’s return to the Garden 47:28 Should the Celtic...

Ethan Fuller covers all levels of basketball for The Boston Globe. Ethan makes his Celtics Beat debut to go over Boston's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, why the Clippers might provide a blueprint to other teams, and why the C's might get three All Stars. Twitter: @ethman43 4:10 What can you learn in a blowout loss? 9:04 Porzingis is the queen of the chessboard 17:38 Celtics need to lean into de...

Seth Landman is a former writer for ESPN Fantasy. Seth joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics-Denver Nuggets showdown, what we can learn from that game, and a new wrinkle the Celtics should use to close out games. Twitter: @slandman33 3:21 Celtics-Nuggets lived up to billing  10:11 Boston clearly evolving  24:02 Can C’s handle contender’s A-games? 28:08 What stats should we keep our ey...

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics win over the Houston Rockets, whether Joe or Ime is the better coach for this team, and whether the C's home record can remain undefeated with some big games coming up. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 2:38 Blowing out the Rockets felt good, admit it 12:38 Celtics have had excellent...

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the program to discuss how we know Jrue Holiday isn't quite fitting yet, Al Horford's wisdom, and what the Boston Celtics can do at the trade deadline. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 4:38 Celtics are ahead of schedule 9:55 Holiday is chaos on defense  23:44 Al Horford gives everyone perspective 29:30 Who can really trip up th...

Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the show to go over the Celtics nail-bitting win over the Pistons, what lessons Boston can learn from that game, and why Derrick White is just so darn good. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 4:35 Celtics found focus in 2nd half vs Pistons 11:48 Worried they had to work hard to beat Detroit? 18:38 Boston comeback provides lessons for futu...

Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to chat about the Celtics West Coast trip, the improvements of Jaylen Brown, and why Wyc needs to put his money where his mouth is. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 3:43 Curry still owns the Celtics 15:06 Jaylen is moving the ball much better in December  27:44 Wyc needs to pay the tax to keep White 36:06 C’s can own Boston 45:07 Pr...

Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy Sports. Steve joins the program to chat about the toughness the Celtics showed during this most-recent homestand, the difference between this year and last year, and the maturity of Jayson Tatum. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 3:00 Celtics Depth is pretty good 10:00 If the Celtics move the ball they’re unguardable 28:28 Tatum is significantly better at going...

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the program to talk about the prowess of Derrick White, Boston's defensive-first identity, and how Jayson Tatum is becoming the Celtics ideal player to build around. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 2:50 Celtics best 5 clearly NBA’s best right now 8:03 Derrick White is perfect 23:17 Celtics home record meaningless? 28:47 A norm...

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about the IST, the poor performances from the Jays, and how great Al Horford is playing so far this season. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 4:10 IST gives Celtics a chance to further prove themselves 12:40 Boston has been resilient in recent stretch 20:47 Tatum and Brown need to be better to win the title 33:10 A...

Adam and Evan take the show to give thanks to the Boston Celtics, to address the team's depth issues, and to breakdown Jaylen Brown's early performance. 3:11 Thankful for the Celtics 5:11 Top-end talent is allowing depth to thrive 11:41 Has Jaylen taken a step back? 23:24 Celtics chances in the IST Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, November 26th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered...

Seth Landman is a former writer for ESPN Fantasy. Seth joins the program to chat about the Celtics dominance, the influence of Kristaps Porzingis, and a surprising stat about the non-Jay minutes. Twitter: @slandman33 4:42 Celtics best players have clearly bought in 7:15 Boston much better in clutch minutes this year 12:35 Team continues to thrive in small non-Jay minutes 19:03 You can’t ask much m...

Brian Robb covers the Celtics for MassLive. Brian joins the program to give us the 35,000 ft view of the Celtics 7-2 start, what has him excited about the offense, and some positive surrounding the In-Season Tournament. Twitter: @BrianTRobb 7:13 Celtics are ahead of schedule on both ends 15:26 Mazzulla needs to keep faith in Hauser 25:00 Best non-Tatum lineups 31:30 Chemistry looks positive Availa...

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to boast about the Celtics dominance, the importance of Kristaps Porzinigs, and why Boston's offense can't be stopped right now. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 4:10 Celtics start in 23-24 > Celtics start in 22-23 10:03 Porzingis’ gravity makes the offense much easier 18:34 Derrick White is the straw that stirs the...

Seth Landman is a former writer for ESPN Fantasy. Seth joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics hot start, why Kristaps Porzingis is still concerning, and what to make of Joe Mazzulla's rotations. Twitter: @slandman33 7:15 Celtics are closing games against good teams 13:28 Porzingis’ does so much for the offensive spacing 20:11 Does Boston miss Marcus Smart 42:40 Brown could feast on the...

Drew Carter is the new play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics and NBC Sports Boston. Drew joins Adam to talk about the interview/audition process, Mike Gorman's advice to him, and how special this Celtics team can really be. Twitter: @Drewdle25 3:14 Getting the job with the Celtics 21:06 Reactions from the audience 25:39 Advice from Gorman 32:35 …the Celtics are going to be really good Availabl...

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the show to discuss the run Payton Pritchard is on, the greatness of Jrue Holiday, and the new attitude of Joe Mazzulla. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 3:11 First impression of Payton Pritchard 15:35 Celtics made all the right moves this summer 19:08 Holiday off the bench would be shocking 28:44 Does Mazzulla seem different?...

Adam Himmelsbach covers the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Adam joins the program to help break down everything Jrue Holiday, Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla's new outlook, and how Boston best matches up with the Bucks. Twitter: @adamhimmelsbach 4:47 Holiday press conference vibes off the charts 10:11 Jrue trade felt different from the beginning 16:33 White extension coming? 27:26 Former Celtics...

Abby Chin is a Celtics sideline reporter for NBC Sports Boston. Abby joins the program to discuss the new-look Eastern Conference, if Boston should make a move for Jrue Holiday, and what she's looking forward to the most with media day around the corner. Twitter: @tvabby 3:16 We hear from the Brogdon camp 10:15 Does Jrue Holliday make sense for the Celtics? 17:01 Can Boston afford to trade Al or R...

Adam and Evan take the show to address the Malcolm Brogdon story, everyone working out in Boston, and address some breaking news FOR ONCE. 3:15 Brogdon story has gotten out of control 10:08 Could Malcolm still be traded? 21:03 Pierce and Tatum working out together 25:31 Lamar Stevens breaking news! Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, September 22nd, 2023. Celtics Beat is powere...

Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss Boston's injury risks, Blake Griffin, and the new rules to curb load management. Twitter: @GwashburnGlobe 6:19 Celtics have history of downplaying injuries 10:11 Tatum’s wrist okay? 31:25 Does Mazzulla want Blake back? 36:00 How the new performance rules affect the Celtics? Available for download on iTunes...