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Is this the year one of the Celtics young wings finally breaks through? We’re talking Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheierman, Josh Minott and Hugo Gonzalez as John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com joins the show to break down who has the best shot at cracking the rotation and earning real trust from Joe Mazzulla. Then we react to ESPN dropping the Celtics from number two to thirteen in their Future Pow...

Who should be the Celtics starting center on opening night, and could the wrong choice sink their season? We break down the options from Neemias Queta and Luka Garza to Chris Boucher and two-way rookie Amari Williams. Can Boston bring back Al Horford or explore a trade to fill the void without Jayson Tatum? Then we dive into the Pascal Siakam conversation. Is he the best available option to keep t...

Did Jaylen Brown just drop a real hint about playing for the Atlanta Hawks? His “you never know” comment has fans buzzing, and we’re breaking down what it could mean for the Celtics, the Hawks, and the future of both franchises. Would he fit with Trae Young, and could Atlanta even pull it off? We also dive into Adam Silver’s comments on the rising cost of streaming NBA games. Is the league making...

Are the Celtics really better off swapping Anfernee Simons for Nikola Vucevic? In this episode, we break down Josh Canu’s latest trade proposal and debate whether Vucevic’s offensive skill set can make up for the defensive sacrifices. Is this a win-now move or just cap maneuvering? Then we dive into Max Lederman’s push to reunite Isaiah Thomas with the Celtics and ask: is it time to bring IT home,...

Neemias Queta might be the Celtics secret weapon this season. From Kristaps Porzingis giving him props at EuroBasket to the debate over whether Queta can carve out a real rotation role, the Celtics frontcourt depth suddenly looks intriguing. George and Ountae also break down whether Anfernee Simons could actually lead Boston in scoring, what Kawhi Leonard’s latest saga means for the Clippers, and...

Would you trade your Finals MVP for Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Isaac, and a pile of picks? We open the show with a wild mock trade from Sports Illustrated that sends Jaylen Brown to Orlando. Is this the right time for Boston to make a move, or should they hold off until Tatum is back? We break down what the deal could mean for the Celtics’ identity, financial future, and long-term ceiling. Then, CBS Sp...

He made the NBA Finals with the Celtics, went toe-to-toe with legends, and now he’s telling the story. Former Celtic Malik Fitts joins the show to take us behind the scenes of that unforgettable 2022 Finals run and what it was like sharing the court with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, and more. He shares memories from the locker room, insight into playing under Ime Udoka, and why TD Gar...

Are the Celtics already trying to move Anfernee Simons just months after trading for him? With interest reportedly coming from the Sixers and Nuggets, we unpack what’s really behind Boston’s sudden shift and whether moving Simons now makes sense. Is this about cap space, roster fit or something deeper with Tatum's recovery still ongoing? Then we break down Bleacher Report’s Celtics Mount Rushmore...

Is Derrick White really worth three first-round picks and Gradey Dick? We kick things off with a deep dive into a bold Celtics-Raptors trade proposal from Sports Illustrated, breaking down what Boston gains, what Toronto would be betting on, and whether this sets the stage for a bigger move in the near future. Then things get even spicier with a wild Jaylen Brown trade idea from Bleacher Report. W...

A new report has Sam Hauser on the Lakers’ radar if the Celtics decide to move him. Is Boston really prepared to trade away one of their most efficient floor spacers? We dig into the financial motivations, Hauser’s playoff usage, and whether his role is undervalued in the Celtics' rotation. Then, Celtics legend Bob Cousy questions if Jaylen Brown can lead without Jayson Tatum and hints at a possib...

Joe Mazzulla just secured a multi-year extension, but is this a sign of long-term trust or a risky move during a transitional year for the Celtics? With Jayson Tatum out indefinitely and key players like Porziņģis, Holiday, and Kornet no longer on the roster, we dig into what this deal says about Boston’s direction and whether Mazzulla has truly earned the keys to the franchise. We also react to t...

RJ Luis Jr. and Chris Boucher are the newest Boston Celtics, but are these under-the-radar moves signs of something bigger brewing in Boston? The Celtics traded Georges Niang and two second-round picks to the Jazz for rookie RJ Luis Jr., then quickly signed Boucher to a one-year, $3.3 million deal. Why bet on a rookie with no NBA minutes? Is Boucher a bargain or just bench depth? Kasey and Ountae...

Could the Celtics actually land Lauri Markkanen this offseason? Adam and George break down a bold trade proposal and debate whether it’s a title-winning move or a swing too far. Who says no, and would Markkanen make Boston the favorite once Tatum returns? They also react to rumors about Charles Bassey’s interest in joining the Celtics. Would he fill a real need or just clog the bench? Plus, the la...

Did the Celtics just blow their offseason? Ben Rohrbach gave Boston a C for their summer moves and we’re breaking down whether the return for Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis was as weak as it looks. Is Anfernee Simons a long-term fit? Which East teams did Yahoo Sports get wrong in their offseason grades? We also look at where the Celtics really stack up heading into 2025-26 and whether fans ar...

What if the Celtics never traded Desmond Bane on draft night? We open the show by looking back at ESPN’s ranking of every NBA team’s biggest roster mistake since 2020, where Boston landed at number 22 for dealing away Bane and Enes Kanter in exchange for just two second-round picks. How would Bane have changed the Celtics trajectory if he stayed in green? We also talk about the decision to waive J...

Are the Celtics one Domantas Sabonis trade away from dominating the East? We kick things off with a bold mock deal that would send Sabonis to Boston, and debate whether giving up two firsts and key role players is worth it. Could he be the final piece to a championship roster? Then we take a look at new Celtic Georges Niang and what he brings to this squad heading into his 6th NBA team in 10 years...

Which Celtics players must take the next step in 2025-26 if Boston wants to stay on top? We’re talking Payton Pritchard’s case for the starting point guard spot, Baylor Scheierman’s role and defensive concerns, and which young prospects like Josh Minott or Luka Garza could actually crack the rotation. Then we dive into the LeBron James sweepstakes. With Dallas now the betting favorite to land him,...

Is Damian Lillard to Boston already a done deal in the minds of Celtics fans? We break down what a Lillard signing would mean for the team’s depth chart, how it impacts Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, and whether the Celtics instantly become title favorites for the 2026-27 season. Plus, the guys dissect the Celtics Summer League performance. Are Jordan Walsh and Hugo Gonzalez showing real rota...

The Celtics are shopping Anfernee Simons... but are any of these wild trade ideas actually worth it? In this episode, we react to rumored deals involving Brandon Clarke, Nikola Vucevic, and even DeMar DeRozan. Which trade helps Boston win now, and which ones make zero sense? Then we tackle the big question: who’s starting at center next season? With Al Horford likely gone and the depth chart thinn...

Did the Celtics just open the door for Damian Lillard or Bradley Beal to join the squad? Jrue Holiday is off to Portland, and now Boston might be looking for a new backcourt star. Could Dame be the short-term answer? Is Beal a better fit next to Jayson Tatum? The hosts dig into what either move would mean for the Celtics’ title window, defense, and long-term direction. Listener tweets raise hot qu...

The Celtics are reportedly interested in Damian Lillard, but would he actually fit next to Tatum and Brown? Is bringing him off the bench with Payton Pritchard starting a wild idea or exactly what this team needs? The guys also react to Boston signing Josh Minott and what it means for the rotation, plus a fan suggests Bol Bol as the answer to the Celtics frontcourt depth. Later, the question turns...

Are the Celtics quietly rebuilding or straight-up tanking for AJ Dybantsa? With NBA free agency officially underway, we kick things off by diving into Boston’s head-scratching offseason moves, including signing Luka Garza, letting Luke Kornet walk to the Spurs, and drafting three under-the-radar prospects in Hugo Gonzalez, Amari Williams, and Max Shugla. Is this a long-term strategy or a sign the...

Did the Celtics just draft a future star or a long-term project at pick No. 28? We dive into the Hugo González selection and what Brad Stevens had to say about the international wing with big upside. From his size and defense to the skills he still needs to polish, we break down what fans should expect from him and how he might transition to the NBA after limited EuroLeague minutes. Plus, Kristaps...

Celtics fans are celebrating after Boston pulled off a surprise trade that sent Jrue Holiday to Portland and brought back scoring guard Anfernee Simons. We break down why this move has Celtics Nation buzzing, how it fits into Boston’s long-term plans, and what it means for the team’s cap situation. We also take a deep look at the latest Kristaps Porzingis rumors. ESPN floated a wild three-team tra...

Is Jaylen Brown really on his way out of Boston? A wild new trade rumor has the Celtics star headed to San Antonio, and we’re breaking it all down. From Brett Siegel’s latest report to a massive three-team deal proposed by Sports Illustrated, we dive into what it would take for the Celtics to move Brown and whether the Spurs have enough to get it done.   We’re also joined by college basketball ins...