Celtics Beat

Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to go over Jeff Goodman's exclusive interview with Jayson Tatum, Blake Griffin's potential comeback, and what to do about the last roster spot. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 4:04 Tatum’s interview w/ Jeff Goodman 12:17 Do the Celtics need the “in your face leader”? 22:11 Blake Griffin should be a target Available for down...

On the latest episode of Celtics Beat, Evan Valenti is joined by CelticsBlog writer and How 'Bout Them Celtics host Jack Simone to talk hoops! The two discuss the latest Celtics move of signing Svi Mykhailiuk, their thoughts on the signing, and Boston's overall roster build in comparison to the rest of the league. Are the Celtics too top-heavy? Are they just the Phoenix Suns of the Eastern Confere...

Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the Celtics depth concerns, how the Porzingis trade could define Brad's legacy, and whether Jimmy Butler is the new Paul Pierce. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 3:57 Did the Celtics ask Porzingis to sit out FIBA? 12:24 Is it possible Boston has a slow start? 36:27 Porzingis trade could sink Stevens 43:38 Does Boston need...

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to discuss the '23-'24 schedule, Kristaps Porzingis' foot injury, and Payton Pritchard's place in the rotation. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 6:47 Celtics schedule notes 13:51 Is Boston going to take the in-season tournament seriously? 33:46 Celtics over/under 43:08 Porzingis will nurse a foot injury all season A...

Sean Grande is the voice of the Celtics for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the show to discuss his future with the Celtics and what Boston could be in store for with Kristaps Porzingis. Twitter: @SeanGrandepxp 3:22 This year should be about celebrating Mike Gorman 14:19 The origins of “GOT IT” 24:18 Defense of Kevin Brown 38:02 Get used to nagging Porzingis injuries Available for dow...

Seth Landman is a former writer for ESPN Fantasy. Seth drops by to discuss the downside to the Porzingis addition, what the Celtics still need to do to the roster, and why Nikola Jokic is so great. Twitter: @slandman33 7:33 Can’t bank on KP duplicating last year 20:14 Celtics need more connectors 33:52 Celtics shouldn’t be title favorites Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, Aug...

Chris Forsberg is a Celtics sideline reporter and in-studio host for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the program to talk about Mike Gorman's upcoming departure, Jaylen Brown's extension, and maybe Payton Pritchard's role won't be so different. Twitter: @chrisforsberg_ 5:31 Mike Gorman’s swan song 21:12 Jaylen’s contract is anti-climactic  30:36 Is Derrick White next? 39:02 Might not be enough PG mi...

Bobby Manning covers the Celtics for CLNS Media and Boston Sports Journal. Bobby joins Evan to discuss Jaylen's new project, Oshae Brissett, and why the defense could be BETTER. Twitter: @RealBobManning 6:14 We need to add Jaylen’s off-court contributions when discussing his contract 17:31 Porzingis has already shown he’s willing to sacrifice 25:12 Celtics personnel could be better defensively 34:...

Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy Sports. Steve joins the program to chat about the potential ways both the Celtics and Jaylen Brown can get creative on Brown's supermax deal, why Joe Mazzulla needs a bigger leash, and how Brad could update the roster. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 5:35 Jaylen’s extension delay isn’t abnormal 18:14 Going back to double-bigs should help Jays 25:36 Making tra...

Sean Deveney is a NBA insider and a content creator for Heavy Sports. Sean joins the program to talk about Wemby-mania, Jordan Walsh's early impressions, and how Brad Stevens needs to fill out the rest of the roster. Twitter: @SeanDeveney 4:11 Social Media reaction to Wemby 12:58 Jordan Walsh shows his range 26:15 There’s still mental toughness on this team 35:09 Anything meaningful delaying the B...

David Aldridge covers the Washington Wizards for The Athletic and is a sideline reporter for Turner Sports. David joins the program to discuss Kristaps Porzingis' fit in Boston, how the Celtics offense looks with a new weapon, and what to make of all of the Damian Lillard drama. Twitter: @davidaldridgedc 2:43 Boston HAD to shake things up 11:36 How Porzingis makes the Celtics harder to guard 21:13...

Brian Robb covers the Celtics for MassLive. Brian joins the program to talk about the Marcus Smart trade and the impact of Kristaps Porzingis. After, Adam and Evan discuss whether the Smart trade is a vote of confidence in Jaylen Brown. Twitter: @BrianTRobb 7:19 Smart trade means there’s another one coming 19:31 Pressure is clearly solely on the Jay’s 36:34 Celtics have most star power in Eastern...

Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the NBA Finals, whether the Celtics have a Denver-like run in them, and why Boston needs tougher players. Twitter: @gwashburnblobe 11:15 Denver wasn’t unbeatable  25:21 Is Tatum capable of carrying a team like Jokic, Giannis? 36:50 Celtics definitely have the building blocks 52:14 Brad needs to bring in to...

Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac . Keith joins the program to discuss the Celtics new coaching hires and their upcoming contract issues. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 2:42 Coaching additions give bench plenty of experience 12:42 Any concern that Brad is picking Mazzulla’s staff? 33:11 This CBA is designed to create parity  44:10 Percentage of cap is what matters 52:47 Jaylen’s c...

Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to lick our wounds from the Boston Celtics Game 7 loss to the Miami Heat, the Malcolm Brogdon trade, and the upcoming coaching decisions Boston will have to make. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 2:50 Game 7 was over as soon as Tatum got hurt? 8:34 Was Miami the more talented team? 17:24 Brogdon talked a big game and didn’t back it...

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the show to focus on the future of Joe Mazzulla and the coaching staff, Jaylen's max contract, and the rotation tweak for '23-24. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 3:54 Mazzulla will most likely stay 11:04 “Assistants leaving to Houston” is premature 20:52 Jaylen’s potentially crippling deal 33:52 Can the Celtics afford to keep...

Seth Landman is a former writer for ESPN Fantasy. Seth stops by the show to discuss the euphoria of Game 6, the keys to Game 7, and how special Jayson Tatum is. Twitter: @slandman33 3:13 Here’s to superstitions  9:21 Derrick White’s redemption arc  15:25 Celtics learning luck is important 29:36 Having blind faith 43:47 Mazzulla amped up ball pressure Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on...

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to put some fuel to the comeback fire, how Boston can pull this off, what's up with Jaylen Brown, and much more! Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 2:46 Celtics should host ’04 Red Sox for Game 5 12:14 0-150 narrative is dumb 32:19 Derrick White is a completely different player in the playoffs 38:31 What’s up with Jay...

Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to vent about the Celtics Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat, who's most responsible, what Mazzulla can do to turn this around, and the Grant Williams/Jimmy Butler dust-up. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 3:47 Celtics have choked away a golden opportunity  12:50 Grant William/Jimmy Butler spat means nothing 26:46 Game 2 loss isn’t on Ma...

Seth Landman is a former writer for ESPN Fantasy. Seth joins the program to gawk over Jayson Tatum's Game 7, hammer James Harden and Joel Embiid, and preview the next series against Miami. Twitter: @slandman33 4:48 Shocking Tatum stats 16:08 Tatum is capable of being the best player in the world 26:23 Celtics defense amped up in the second half 51:15 The Heat are extremely formidable  Available fo...

Ian Thomsen is an author and former writer for Sports Illustrated. Ian joins the program to chat about the Celtics Game 6 win, Tatum's weird performance, and Joe Mazzulla's adjustments. Twitter: @IanThomsen 2:45 Inserting Rob Williams made the difference 16:06 Tatum was more of a playmaker last year 28:55 Tatum continues to prove mental toughness 47:40 Game 7 expectations Available for download on...

Abby Chin is a Celtics sideline reporter for NBC Sports Boston. Abby joins the show to discuss the main takeaways from Game 5, how the Celtics right the ship, and Jaylen Brown's All-NBA Award! Twitter: @tvabby 1:55 Where’s the sense of urgency 12:07 Celtics best players haven’t shown up 15:40 Defense is the only way to climb back 36:55 Jaylen Brown makes All NBA Available for download on iTunes an...

Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Writer for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to talk about the Celtics Game 4 loss, why the Celtics need to get Tatum off-ball at the end of games, and whether this team is mentally tough, Twitter: @SteveBHoop 3:32 Celtics should not have been in situation to lose game 9:43 Are the Celtics mentally tough 17:13 Boston should use Tatum more off the ball 39:11 Celtics h...

Sean Deveney is a NBA insider and editor for Heavy.com. Sean and Adam chat about the Celtics dominant Game 2 victory, fearing the Miami Heat, and looking ahead to potential Finals match-ups. Twitter: @SeanDeveney 4:14 Celtics defensive pressure was Game 2 key 10:51 Embiid took Philly out of rhythm  30:05 Whoever wins this series has easy Finals path 38:00 Should Celtics fear the Lakers? Available...

Seth Landman is a former NBA Fantasy Basketball Analyst for ESPN. Seth joins the show to preview Celtics-Sixers, explain why Embiid is a fraud, and how Boston can handle Philadelphia. Twitter: @slandman33 7:47 Celtics have owned Philly lately 13:23 Jays look poised for big series 35:13 Too many closing guys? 48:06 Harden will have a hard time getting past Celtics guards Available for download on i...