Celtics Beat

Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for the Boston Globe. He joins the show to discuss the Nets hiring former-Celtics coach Ime Udoka and the noise surrounding it, a different perspective on Kyrie Irving's antics, and Joe Mazzulla's big issue seven games into the season. Twitter: @gwashburnglobe   2:01 Celtics players still don’t know what exactly happened   11:17 Could Boston be a little short-s...

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie drops by the show to discuss the Celtics bad defensive luck, why the team is already better than last years, and what to make of Joe Mazzulla's start. Twitter: @StoolGreenie   02:13 Should we be actually concerned about this defense?   15:39 Celtics players have no trouble pointing out flaws   20:22 This team is better than last...

Tony Allen is a former Celtics player and a 6-time All-Defensive Team Selection. TA joins the program to chat about the old days, Boston's key role players, and Grant Williams' contract year. Twitter: @aaOOOG9   2:08 What’s retired life like?   10:15 Happy or jealous for Smart’s DPoY   24:47 Turning into the lockdown defender   38:17 Are we making too big of a deal of the coaching change?   43:56...

Chris Mannix is a Senior NBA Writer for Sports Illustrated. Chris stops by the show to talk about the Celtics chemistry, Tatum's MVP case, and why Boston should open the check book NOW for Grant Williams. Twitter: @SIChrisMannix   6:41 Hearing the Warriors celebrate has absolutely motivated this team   12:43 Tatum has a real chance at MVP   21:44 Questions about Mazzulla will come in the playoffs...

Sean Grande is the play-by-play voice for 98.5 The Sports Hub and the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the zoom to discuss the emergence of Sam Hauser, what Coach Mazzulla's plans are, how much should Boston prioritize health, and how deep the East is. Twitter: @SeanGrandepbp   5:25 Jaylen shouldn’t play the rest of the preseason   8:32 We heard last year that Hauser was going to play   24...

Adam Himmelsbach covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Globe. Adam joins the LIVE show to react to the Celtics signing Blake Griffin, what he's hearing about Joe Mazzulla, and whether the new Celtics head coach needs some more experience help. Twitter: @AdamHimmelsbach   1:54 Breaking: Blake Griffin coming to Boston   7:12 A lot of confidence opinions surrounding Joe Mazzulla    12:14 Adding a...

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics for The Athletic. Jared joins the first EVER Celtics Beat LIVE to update us on the Udoka bombshell report. Afterwards, Adam and Evan get into what this means for the Celtics future and get into Rob Williams upcoming knee surgery. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA   1:34 The latest news on Ime and the Celtics   15:43 Mazzulla could be a disaster as a head coach   21:46 C...

Gary Washburn is the Senior NBA writer for the Boston Globe. Gary joins the show to pound the table for Carmelo Anthony, why he would be so valuable, and whether the Celtics really are the best team in the Eastern Conference. Twitter: @Gwasbhurnglobe   3:14 Can any of the training camp signees make it?   8:11 Melo was one of the Lakers highlights last year   14:40 Are we making to much of a deal o...

Brian Barrett hosts Off The Pike for The Ringer. Brian joins the program to talk about Gallo's torn ACL, how to fill that roster spot the best, and is Tatum REALLY a Celtics lifer? Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett   2:29 Gallo now out for the year   7:39 Can Boston really rely on Melo?   15:34 Ownership needs to open the check book again   25:36 What are the negatives surrounding signing Melo?   47:41 Th...

Keith Smith covers the Boston Celtics for CelticsBlog and the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss Boston's course with Gallo, the new load-management era, and should the C's look into signing Carmelo Anthony? Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA   3:41 Celtics can be careful with Gallo’s knee injury   11:30 Slight panic?   19:54 Do the Jays REALLY need to be load managed?   34:30 Carmelo to Bos...

Sean Deveney is an NBA Insider for Heavy.com. Sean joins Adam and Evan to discuss the end of the Durant-Brown rumors, Brad's way of building a roster, and Tatum opening up to the national media. Twitter: @SeanDeveney   5:05 Closing the book on the Durant drama   15:14 Brad always works in silence, but yet is transparent   25:36 Does Brad still need help?   28:21 Plan on the Celtics letting all TPE...

Mark Murphy covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Herald. Mark joins the crew to talk about why KD doesn't make sense for Boston, Jaylen's love for Boston, and the wrinkles of the 2022-2023 schedule. Twitter: @Murf56   2:43 Celtics Beat is ahead of the curve   10:02 Is everyone in agreement on the roster?   19:03 We know Jaylen and Jayson love each other   27:15 Jaylen Brown is important to the...

Ian Thomsen is a former writer for Sports Illustrated and NBA.com. Ian joins the show to break down why Boston should be more patient in trading for Kevin Durant. Twitter: @IanThomsen   3:17 Kevin Durant is probably getting traded    11:31 Jaylen Brown is the best player in any reported deal   21:23 Can you trust Durant?   28:28 Boston is the perfect place for KD   35:02 Depth will be the Celtics...

Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist at Heavy.com. Steve joins the show to break down every angle of the Kevin Durant-Jaylen Brown trade saga. Twitter: @SteveBHoop   3:11 Durant will most likely be in Brooklyn next year   12:52 Trading Durant would be shortsighted    23:19 Celtics versatile defense concerns coaches around the league   35:19 Jaylen Brown always comes back improved   41:08 Was Ja...

Cedric Maxwell is a former player for the Boston Celtics and is a part of the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Cedric joins the show to talk about the passing of Bill Russell and what we need to do honor him correctly.   2:15 Bill Russell is the best player ever   8:18 Did we give Russell enough respect while he was alive?   21:10 Russell is the true definition of a legend   27:27 Everyone paid respe...

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins Evan to discuss their Summer League crushes, letting the TPE expire, and Grant Williams' love for talking. Twitter: @StoolGreenie   5:43 Summer League crushes   18:32 JD Davison is more polished than expected   27:46 Did Kabengele earn the final big rotation spot?   38:52 Letting the TPE expire is a wasted opportunity    49:05...

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared and Adam get into Boston's new additions, the roster crunch, and why Marcus Smart is the team's starting point guard. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA   3:47 Brad’s tenure is refreshingly honest   12:05 Celtics won’t use full Fournier TPE amount   21:53 Both Celtics big additions have long followed Boston   33:19 Smart is still the s...

Brian Barrett is a host for WEEI. Barrett drops by to help put a bow on the Malcolm Brogdon trade, what Boston needs in a big man, and who he's most excited for this Summer League. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett   3:17 Brogdon trade shows ownership is willing to spend   14:36 New additions will help whole roster stay fresh throughout regular season   24:05 Did Danny hold this team back?   28:55 Is Aron...

Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac and is a writer for Celtics Blog. Keith joins the show during BREAKING NEWS as Boston swings a trade for Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon. Keith and Adam break down the trade, the Danilo Gallinari signing, and what the Celtics next move is. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA   4:18 Is Danilo Gallinari going to be a good fit?   14:16 How could Boston fill out the rest of the...

The gang joins the show for the first time to discuss the Celtics offseason. Members: Adam, Evan, Seth Landman, and Corey Goodman. Why the Celtics NEED to use that big TPE, should Boston bolster it's big man rotation, stop saying the Celtics need a point guard, and MORE in this episode.   2:27 Will the Celtics use the big TPE?   26:34 Does Boston really need more big-man depth?   36:28 Celtics opt...

Sean Grande is the play-by-play announcer for the Boston Celtics Radio Network and 98.5 The Sports Hub. Sean chats with Adam and Evan about the roller coaster Celtics season, what went wrong in the Finals, and what the next step for Jayson Tatum. Twitter: @SeanGrandePBP   5:13 Be upset Boston couldn’t win the title   15:13 Jayson Tatum is going to carry the burden of being a top player   21:54 Gol...

Abby Chin is the Celtics sideline reporter for NBC Sports Boston. Abby joins the show to talk about NBA fashion, Boston's defensive prowess, and the historical journey of the '21-22 Boston Celtics. Twitter: @tvabby 8:39 When is okay to get overly excited about this series   16:10 Boston SHOULD win the NBA Finals   19:41 Celtics in historical context   33:16 Keys to winning the series   Available f...

Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Writer for Heavy.com. Steve joins the show to talk about the Celtics journey to the Finals, where Boston has advantages over Golden State, and to give predictions! Twitter: @SteveBHoop   2:32 Celtics journey to the Finals is shocking   5:10 Does Finals experience matter?   15:30 Where do the Celtics have the biggest edge?   29:03 Tatum has cemented himself as a supers...

Seth Landman is a former writer for ESPN Fantasy Sports. Pull up a chair and relax while Evan and Seth chat about the mistakes made in Game 6, the the challenges of this series, and how Boston advance to the NBA Finals. Twitter: @slandman33   4:12 Boston meltdown at the end of the game   12:07 The wonky stats that explain this series   23:17 Boston’s slow pace is killing them   30:14 Rob Williams...

Ian Thomsen is a former NBA writer for NBA.com and Sports Illustrated. Ian joins the show to talk about Brad Stevens' impact on this team, the importance of Marcus Smart, and the maturity of Jayson Tatum. Twitter: @IanThomsen   3:58 It might be the perfect storm for the Celtics   11:17 Brad Stevens fingerprints are all over this team   25:28 Celtics LOOK like the better team   33:00 Tatum’s maturi...