Celtics Talk

0:50 - Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely discuss the Celtics signing Marcus Smart to a 4-year, $52 million contract and what he means to the team. 6:02 - With the Toronto Raptors acquiring Kawhi Leonard in a trade including DeMar DeRozan the Eastern Conference has experienced a bit of a shake up. Sherrod and Kyle debate whether or not the Celtics remain the favorites in the East. 14:25 - Gordon H...

1:20 - Sherrod broke the news that the Kings are preparing an offer for Marcus Smart. Any chance Smart gets close to $15 million? 5:26 - Are the Celtics handling the Smart contract situation the right way? Would the Celtics need to massage the ego of Smart if he were to return to Boston? 10:19 - Sherrod ran into Isaiah Thomas at the airport in Las Vegas. Sherrod tells us the conversation he had wi...

0:50 - LeBron goes to the Western Conference to join the Lakers. Boogie Cousins joins the defending champs. A lot of big dominos have fallen during free agency. Surprised by any moves that have been made around the league so far? 3:00 - Isaiah Thomas is still a free agent. What is the market for the former Celtics point guard? How much did playing through his hip injury in Boston impact him? 7:05...

In this episode of The Celtics Talk Podcast with Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely... 1:05 - It's great that the Celtics are in the mix for Kawhi Leonard but they can stand back and still be a top team in the NBA. So is it worth it to trade for Kawhi? 5:10 - It's making less and less sense to make a trade for Leonard as the risk is outweighing the reward. 7:24 - Jabari Young, Spurs beat writer fo...

Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely bring you the latest in Celtics and NBA news in this episode of the Celtics Talk Podcast... 1:40 - The Celtics select Robert Williams with the 27th overall pick. Draper and Blakely discuss why he was still on the board and if the reward will outweigh the risk. 5:15 - Blakely says that a comparison to Roger Williams could be Clint Capela, with maybe a chance to be...

In this week’s Celtics Talk Podcast with Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely, our guests include ESPN NBA Insider Chris Haynes, and Boston Celtics Director of Player Development Austin Ainge. Kyle and Sherrod begin by talking about whether the Celtics would have given the Warriors a more competitive series in the NBA Finals. (8:00) Chris Haynes joins us on the phone to talk about the Celtics being...

2:05 - How far would the Celtics have gone if they had Kyrie Irving and/or Gordon Hayward? Any experienced gained from playing in Game 7? 6:09 - Growth area for the young stars: Jayson Tatum needs to add size and weight to improve his game while Jaylen Brown should build off this last season and work on his ball handling. 8:35 - Why was Kyrie Irving not on the bench for Game 7 and were you disappo...

(:30) Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely break down the Celtics first two wins against the Cavaliers and what the biggest key has been to those wins. (3:30) Would the Cavaliers still lose if LeBron puts up 60 points? (7:00) Can the Cavaliers come back from a 2-0 deficit? (13:00) David Aldridge joins our Celtics Talk crew to give his impressions of the first two Celtics wins (15:00) David Aldridge...

1:20 - How improbable is this Celtics run? A. Sherrod Blakey and Kyle Draper discuss the Celtics mental and physical toughness that was shown throughout the series against the 76ers. 4:40 - 76ers didn’t have the veteran presence like the Celtics got out of Al Horford. 5:40 - Terry Rozier becoming the star of the Celtics postseason and his budding bromance with former Patriots quarterback Drew Bled...

Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely are joined in this episode by Ian Thomsen to discuss the Celtics/Bucks series, a big picture look at where Boston is right now in the NBA landscape, and his new book, “The Soul of Basketball”. Complete show notes: (:30) Kyle and Sherrod talk about the first two games of the series against the Bucks, and how the lack of fight and organization from a talented Bucks...

1:06 - Brian Scalabrine sits down with Danny Ainge to talk about how different the playoffs are than the regular season, how he evaluates the younger guys, and how far he thinks the Celtics can go. 11:44 - Mike Gorman and Tommy Heinsohn discuss the most important thing for Brad Stevens to do in the playoffs and the expectations for the young players in the postseason. 14:35 - Kyle Draper talks wit...

Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely discuss the news of Kyrie Irving being done for the season, and who they think needs to step up and take on a bigger role for the team. (1:00) Is losing Kyrie Irving a ‘death blow’ for the Celtics? (2:00) What does Kyrie being out do for Terry Rozier? (4:00) When did Celtics realize how bad Kyrie’s knee was? Was surgery the right call? (7:00) Is next season the b...

(1:00) A. Sherrod Blakely and Kyle Draper discuss just how impressive the Celtics ability to win despite their injuries has been. (4:00) Has Brad Stevens earned Coach of the Year honors? (8:30) What is the deal with Kevin Durant being ejected so many times this season? (13:00) Reaction to Isaiah Thomas being out for the season after having hip surgery (17:00) Kyle Draper talks with Walter McCarty...

1:30 - How concerning is Kyrie Irving's injured knee? Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely, and Chris Mannix discuss how this will affect Kyrie for the rest of this season, if he will be ready for playoffs, and if it will linger into next year. 6:50 - What are the expectations for the Celtics if they are without Kyrie Irving? Is it worth it to push Kyrie to play if they can’t win the title this season?...

1:08 - A. Sherrod Blakely and Abby Chin discuss the most concerning Celtics injury and talk about how important Marcus Smart is to this team. 6:28 - Sherrod and Abby on what the Celtics goals should be for the playoffs and how much seeding will matter. 10:04 - Steve Kyler from BasketballInsiders.com joins to break down the Eastern Conference, who has the edge in Boston vs. Toronto, if Cleveland ca...

Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely get you caught up on the latest with the Celtics. Marcus Morris joins Kyle to talk about a wide range of topics. Here's the complete rundown: (1:40) Celtics have done well vs the best in the West (4:00) Kyrie Irving's knee - should we be more concerned? (10:25) Jaylen Brown has been impressive since the All-Star break. Sherrod says he strives to be great. We then...

Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely start off this week's episode talking about the return of Marcus Smart following the All-Star break, and how much the team missed him in their recent skid. Will head coach Brad Stevens make a lineup change, and with more practice time under his belt, will Greg Monroe see his minutes increase? (9:50) Sherrod talks about his article on NBCSportsBoston.com this week...

Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely discuss Paul Pierce getting his #34 raised to the rafters with Celtics great Cedric Maxwell. Where does Pierce rank in team history? Plus, a hearty debate on whether Ray Allen should've attended the ceremony. Before the festivities on Sunday, the current Celtics got their first look at the new-look Cavs, and it didn't go so well for Boston. We look at whether thi...

0:55 - Brian Scalabrine sits down with Danny Ainge, who discusses the Celtics staying pat at the trade deadline, the truth behind the Marcus Smart rumors, the addition of Greg Monroe, and the Cavaliers blowing up their roster around LeBron James. 12:45 - Kyle Draper, Chris Mannix, Brian Scalabrine, and A. Sherrod Blakely give their reactions to the Celtics not making any trades, the Cavs trading I...

(1:00) How big of a distraction has the Marcus Smart injury been to the Celtics? (3:00) What will the Celtics miss the most from Marcus Smart? (6:50) Brian Scalabrine sits down with Brad Stevens to discuss Brad’s experience being the coach of the All-Star game last season, and what his favorite moments were. (9:40) Celtics-Warriors preview, A. Sherrod Blakely and Kyle Draper break down what the Ce...

In this week's episode of the "Celtics Talk" podcast, Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely talk with culture writer for the New York Times, comic, and big-time Celtics fan Sopan Deb ( Follow him on Twitter ). Plus, Brian Scalabrine sits down with Brad Stevens. SHOW NOTES: Celtics struggling since returning home, lack of a second scorer. Should the Celtics make a move. Is a trade more likely than usi...

0:40 - Chris Forsberg joins to talk about the state of the Celtics, if Boston or Cleveland will be the top team in the East, and a possible Gordon Hayward comeback. 10:00 - Ray Allen joins to discuss his thoughts on how the Celtics having been playing this season, if he would go to a reunion of the 2008 championship team, Paul Pierce getting his number retired, and if he would want his number 20 r...

The Celtics rallied from a 26 point deficit Thursday night to beat the Houston Rockets 99-98 in one of the best wins of the year. Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely talk about the multiple story plots from that game with Barstool Sports Celtics/NBA writer, Dan Greenberg. We also look at where this win ranks so far this season, and the uphill battle the Celtics have faced with injuries, schedule an...

Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely bring you a jam packed episode of the "Celtics Talk" Podcast, featuring a great interview with Antoine Walker, plus Brian Scalabrine talks to Brad Stevens about when the "basketball bug" got him. Show Notes: Kyle and Sherrod talk about Gordon Hayward being able to not wear the big boot, and the realistic prospects of his return to the floor this season. (4:30) Al...

Celtics guard Terry Rozier joins Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely in this week's episode of the "Celtics Talk Podcast". Rozier has some great stuff on the team's great start to the season, how Brad Stevens is a genius, what has surprised him about Kyrie Irving as a teammate, and what he learned from Isaiah Thomas and looking forward to guarding him when he's healthy and the Cavs come to town. WA...