First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

The Celtics net the largest Traded Player Exception of all time, and fans collectively groan at the bleak prognosis of Kemba Walker's knee. This week, we discuss how the Celtics can potentially utilize the TPE and the difficulties in incentivizing trade partners in opposing teams. Plus, lineup options in Kemba's absence, and a very warm welcome back to Evan Turner. Learn more about your ad choices...

Gordon Hayward leaves us high and dry as we welcome some veteran free agents to the roster. This week we're joined by u/LarBrd33 to discuss the Celtics' offseason moves thus far, Hayward's departure and Celtic legacy, and the significance of Tatum's extension. Plus, new jersey's, classic Brad Wanamaker moments, and the state of the subreddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Draft day has come and gone and the Celtics acquired three new players. Who are they, where did they come from, and what can we expect from them? Plus, to flee or not to flee? The Gordon Hayward Situation looms, and an ode to Tommy Heinsohn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Commiserations of a finals run cut short and celebrations of one of the more enjoyable seasons in recent memory. This week we’re “talkin’ it out” with a quick recap of game 6 and the Celtics’ elimination from the ECF. Later, we go around the room and share what we’re thankful for from this season, regrets, and what we’re hopeful for next year. Finally, a HUGE reddit recap, reacting to the many tak...

How do the first three games of the ECF compare to your expectations going in? With Hayward’s return, what can we expect for the remainder of the series? Plus, zone busting strategies, Grant’s continued improvement, and a locker room meltdown yields an aggressive Jaylen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Issenberg from the Backdoor Cut Podcast joins us to wrap up the series victory against the Raptors, and recap some of the best moments from Game 7.   Plus, did Kemba truly have a bad series? Was Smart’s game-saving block the best play of his career so far? Are the Raptors the best team the Celtics have eliminated since 2010?   Finally, how do the Heat differ from the Raptors as an opponent? K...

Leigh Ellis from the NoDunks Podcast on the Athletic Network joins us to talk Celtics/Raptors, the coaching matchup between Brad Stevens and Nick Nurse, and the impact and development of Tatum, Brown and Pascal Siakam. Plus, Kemba’s impact on the Celtics vs the Celtics' impact on Kemba.   We also discuss a potential series between the Celtics and the Heat (along with several anti-jinxing remarks),...

Is game 5 the most important game of the Tatum/Brown era so far? How likely are the Celtics to turn it around the close out the series? Plus, the Raptors’ defensive adjustments, the extra attention on Tatum, expectations for game 5, and some therapy for angsty Celtics fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for one final victory lap after the Celtics close out a convincing sweep of the Sixers, and Tatum's measured approach in Game 4(2:25-17:30). Later, looking ahead to the Raptors matchup-- Who has the best player in the series? Does the 3-1 regular-season series and recent bubble blowout carry much weight here? Plus, Kemba's resurgence, the battle of the benches, and why the Sixers and Rapto...

What have the Celtics done on the court to be so successful in this series? What have been the standout elements so far? Plus, revelling in the Sixers’ demise as a Celtics fan, looking ahead to the Raptors series, and addressing needs with the 14th pick in the upcoming draft.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How have the last few games recalibrated your expectations for the postseason? What new factors have emerged to give cause for optimism for a deep playoff run? Plus, a Utah Hayward sighting, the Philly situation, and takeaways from the Raptors and Magic games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re joined by Alexander Williams (u/DanTheMalformed) to discuss the key differences between the Heat and Nets games, the relieving appearance of some defensive intensity, and the exciting performances by Romeo Langford and the Timelord. Later, are our core four trending in the right direction? Plus a look ahead to Friday’s big game against the Raptors. Learn more about your ad choices....

The starting five and stretch six are beginning to click once again, but how far can Brad Steven’s 9-man rotation take the Celtics? Plus, Tatum and Brown combine for 64 points to lead Celtics to a (mostly) glorious win against the Blazers, and the War on Theis rages on as opposing bigs continue to feast on the Celtics’ defense.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reactions to the first two Celtics scrimmage games, and Jaylen Brown’s standout performances. Plus, Tatum shedding rust, Hayward drawing power from the porno ’stache, COVID superpowers, and some surprising bench performances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us in celebrating the arrival of actual recent and tangible Celtics news, worthy of discussion for the first time in months. This week we’re reviewing the Celtics’ 8 game regular season schedule along with the Raptors, Sixers and Grizzlies, and the likely impact to playoff seeding. Later, yay or nay on Tatum’s hair, Tremont Waters: G-League GOAT, and capping things off with a summary of the k...

This week we’re proud to present the inaugural Celtics Reddit Podcast Quiz Show. Our regular co-hosts go head-to-head in an epic Celtics trivia battle for the ages.    There will be some Larry Bird, there will be some Jordan Crawford, and there will be everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recapping all of the known details around a potential NBA season return at ESPN's "Wide World of Sports" complex in Florida. Plus, how is the playoff roadmap impacted with home-court advantage nullified? Finally, with the conclusion of The Last Dance, we share our NBA Documentary Wishlists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the world’s very first deep-dive into the 1996 Comedy, Celtic Pride.   "Two over-loyal Celtic fans kidnap their opponent's star player in order to guarantee their team the championship.”   Favorite moments, plot holes, things that have not aged well, and rating the basketball scenes. Plus, could this movie be made today? This episode is as mindless and unnecessary as the movie itself. E...

Part 2 of the 2019-2020 “Rewatchable” Celtics game series, this time covering the 5 most rewatchable games from this season. Plus, Kevin Garnett in the Hall of Fame, an impromptu Jordan Crawford update, and the people of Celtics Reddit give their most unpopular Celtics takes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back! Join us for part one of the the “rewatchable games” series, ranking the 10 most rewatchable games of the Celtics’ 2019-2020 season. Plus, Marcus Smart’s diagnosis and recovery, and sharing some thanks for everyone on Celtics Reddit for keeping up the content in these strange times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics get back on track with a W in Indianapolis, but not without putting their fans back in the ICU for most of the fourth quarter. This week, we're joined by DantheMalformed to discuss the importance of health for the Celts' top 4 players, whether fans feel they can trust this team, playoff "lineups of death", Jaylen's absence and the road ahead for the remainder of the regular season. Lea...

Join us to recap two of the weirdest days in recent Celtics history. Semi converts raw power to pure finesse, the injuries pile up (again), a peek at an alternate Tatum timeline, and amidst all that.. the Timelord returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recapping the Celtics’ narrow defeat at the hands of the Lakers along with some with unfortunate overshadowing by the referees. Plus, the exciting emergence of Jayson Tatum into a yet-to-be-determined tier of superstar, and how his increasing on-court gravity impacts Kemba and the supporting cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celtics fans everywhere react to the Rockets’ play-style, and Jayson Tatum continues to impact the game despite a poor shooting performance. Jaylen Brown is injured, should he play or rest? Plus, Kendrick Perkins goes off on Kyrie Irving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Clint Capela make the Celtics an instant contender? Celtics Reddit reacts to the pre-deadline rumor explosion. Plus, Tatum carries the Celts to another victory, Point Gordo, the Geek Freak, and the importance of clinching the #2 seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices