First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

Our guy Jake Issenberg flew to Boston to cover the Celtics for the last two games of the season. Jake recounts his experiences, and he and Spooney discuss the end of the regular season and look ahead to the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics and Knicks seem destined for a round 2 rematch. What do we like / not like about the matchup, and how could trouble the Knicks in round 1? Plus. Jake has arrived in Boston to cover the Celtics for the final 2 games of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Toronto Raptors reminded us why they're a preferred first round matchup, Tatum's passing chops are getting league-wide recognition, and Bill Simmons is caught up in some twitter drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the ideal path through the first two rounds of the playoffs? Chris Forsberg brings all the stats, all the research, and all the scenarios as we discuss what things might look like for the Celtics through mid-April and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joined Jake Issenberg on Celtics Late Night to discuss the Celtics' absolute pantsing on the Miami Heat, the Jays' overall dominance, Jaylen looking good after that scary injury report, and much more. Always a spicy one with Greenie on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayson Tatum just won Eastern Conference "Player of the Week" like 3 weeks after returning from an Achilles rupture. How does his trajectory change the playoff landscape in the East? Plus, Jaylen Brown's 1st Team All-NBA case, the upcoming schedule, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics overcame a slow start and took care of the Atlanta Hawks in Boston thanks to Payton Pritchard and a gradually improving Jayson Tatum. Meanwhile, Jaylen Brown sat with an alarming injury description. Dan Greenberg jumped on for Celtics Late Night to recap the last 24 hours of Celtics news with Jake Issenberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One day removed from their win over the Thunder, the Celtics have once again emerged in title contender conversations around the NBA. We discuss title hopes, the notion of being "in the mix", comparisons to the '22 team, Jaylen Brown's ridiculous ascendence, Tatum's non-linear progression, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Issenberg went live on YouTube immediately after the game for a classic Instant Reaction show, recapping everything that was great about the Celtics ' double-digit win over the OKC Thunder. What a game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Celtics' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves has triggered some negative conversations across the fanbase. In particular, is Jayson Tatum's return and increasing usage complicating the Celtics' offensive approach? Plus, looking ahead to the OKC Thunder matchup, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayson Tatum is back, but what's really back and putting the lead on notice is the concept of "the Jays". Two borderline unstoppable forces at the wing that can score, playmake, and defend at an elite level. Meanwhile, the fact that Brad Stevens moneyballed an exceptional supporting cast together means that the Celtics are legitimate title contenders just 10 months after the Tatum injury. Plus, Ce...

Jaylen Brown continues to somehow get better and better as the season progresses, putting on perhaps his best performance of the season so far in a spicy win over the Suns. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum had his best overall performance, and the Jays made a few nice connections throughout. So what do we want to see between now and the playoffs? What has to transpire for true title contender status to bec...

The Celtics somehow got under the tax while simultaneously develop perhaps the best overall wing depth in the NBA. Plus, reactions to the Wizards and Thunder game, relentless Jaylen Brown praise, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greenie joins us to lament over the Spurs loss, discuss the Jaylen Brown ejection, Jayson Tatum's gradual integration, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam LaFrance of the How 'Bout Them Celtics podcast joins us to break down the Celtics' convincing win over the Cavs in Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's (almost) official: Jayson Tatum is returning Friday night against Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks. Will he start or come off the bench? What's the minutes restriction? How about the chemistry? There's much to discuss. Plus, Hornets recap, crazy upcoming schedule, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugo González stole the show last night in Milwaukee, starting for the Celtics while Jaylen Brown and Neemias Queta rested. Plus, Celtics culture is confounding the rest of the league, and Nemius Queta is in some elite company this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joined us live on YouTube after the Suns game to recap another decisive win, this time without Jaylen Brown. Plus, looking ahead to the Nuggets game, playoff hopes, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Celtics are on a roll after the all-star break, with the added spice of Jayson Tatum's imminent return. Payton Pritchard and Jaylen Brown just absolutely decimated the Lakers in LA, leaving Luka, Lebron and fans screaming at the refs, a common Laker strategy that failed them in this instance. One of the best wins of the Celtics' season so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Jaysom Tatum continues to show signs of an imminent return. Meanwhile, the Celtics returned from the all-star break firing on all cylinders, while a healthy Lakers matchup is right around the corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an off week for the First to the Floor crew, which means it's time to dust off an absolute classic from the archives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Celtics elite-level NBA championship contenders, or are they just good-ish? We grade each Celtic player at the All-Star break and discuss whether this roster + Jayson Tatum is enough to bring home banner 19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayson Tatum, having just completed a full practice with the Maine Celtics, addressed the Boston media today and provided an update on his recovery efforts. While he shared no concrete updates, the signs are pointing to a return this season. Also -- how might the Celtics approach a potential NBA expansion draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Stevens and the Celtics came through in the clutch, ducking the Luxury tax mere seconds before the NBA trade deadline. We discuss the good and bad sides of all the deals, and react to last night's incredible win in Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Minott and Chris Boucher have been traded, yet the Celtics didn't duck under the luxury tax. What does that mean for the future? We recap the Celtics' moves at the trade deadline, along with all the key moves around the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices