How 'Bout Them Celtics

Sam and Jack are back to review the Boston Celtics' preseason. They go over what they liked, what they want to see moving forward and try to figure out what is wrong with Jayson Tatum. They also go over the Jabari Parker news and discuss potential replacements using the open roster spot. They wrap up the show by reacting to some trades that Bleacher Report concocted recently. Let us know your thou...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about the Boston Celtics' preseason win vs. the Toronto Raptors. They break down everything they liked from the game, as well as some things they did not like. Romeo Langford becomes a big topic of discussion, as he has played super well this preseason. They wrap up the show by going over ESPN's list of the best franchises built for the next three years. Needless to s...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about Boston Celtics preseason! Before that, though, the guys discuss the recent news that Jaylen Brown has tested positive for COVID-19. They then get into a recap of Boston's first preseason game against the Magic. They talk about what they liked, what they didn't like, and what the team needs to improve upon. They also sprinkle in some talk about Kyrie Irving and B...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about the latest news from around the NBA. The Boston Celtics just had their media day, so the guys break down everything said during that event. They also get into the recent Kyrie Irving drama, along with the issue of vaccination around the league. Lastly, they dive into the Ben Simmons debate once again and discuss potential landing places for him. Let us know your...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about the latest Boston Celtics news. Marcus Smart went viral on Twitter for some weird comments about former US President, John Adams. They also break down other recent NBA news. However, the guys spend the bulk of the show reacting to ESPN's 2021-22 NBA predictions. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered...

Sam and Jack are back with Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report! Jake is also the author of "Built to Lose: How the NBA’s Tanking Era Changed the League Forever," which is available now everywhere books are sold. The guys asked Jake about the Ben Simmons situation in Philly, Boston's offseason so far, and a whole lot more. They also made sure to open the shoe by congratulating the Boston Celtics Hall o...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about the latest Boston Celtics trade. Brad Stevens traded Carsen Edwards, Kris Dunn, and a 2026 second-round pick to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Juancho Hernangomez. The guys give their thoughts on the deal. They then get into potential options for the second two-way spot. Lastly, they discuss their player expectations for everyone on the roster. Let us kno...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about the multiple extensions the Boston Celtics signed. Marcus Smart, Robert Williams, and Josh Richardson all signed extensions with the C's. Who gets to start where on the new-look Celtics? The guys also discuss how well Smart is going to do in his new role as the starting point guard. Lastly, the Celtics acquired a new TPE when Evan Fournier signed with the Knicks...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about the latest Celtics buzz. Dennis Schroder signed with the team on a one-year deal, so the guys discussed their thoughts. They also broke down the latest Summer League action. Both Payton Pritchard and Aaron Nesmith have been playing super well. Lastly, the two gave their way-too-early predictions for next year's NBA standings. Let us know your thoughts, and as al...

Sam and Jack are back with Michael Pina of Sports Illustrated! They talk about the Celtics offseason thus far, including the Enes Kanter signing. They then get into the plan moving forward. Brad Stevens seems to be keeping the team's options open in terms of cap space. They wrap up the show by talking about NBA free agency as a whole. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about the Celtics' offseason. Brad Stevens started the offseason by making two trades in one day. The guys broke them down and gave their quick thoughts. They also talked a bit about the draft, where the Celtics took Juhann Begarin 45th overall. After that, they went over the recent Lonzo Ball rumors. Lastly, they went over free agency and what they think the Boston C...

Sam and Jack are back with Guy Boston Sports' KJ Doyle! They break down the recent Bradley Beal trade rumors and what it would take to bring the guard to Boston. They also get into other recent Celtics rumors, as well as the first trade of the post-Finals offseason. Lastly, the trio discusses the upcoming NBA Draft and who the Celtics could, and should, select. Let us know your thoughts, and as al...

Sam and Jack are back with a long-time friend of the podcast, Tim Sheils! The guys start out by talking about the state of super teams in the NBA, and more specifically, whether or not the Bucks are a super team. They then get into some Celtics-related topics, including Tremont Waters who is away from the team at the moment. The Celtics also announced their Summer League roster, so they get into t...

Sam and Jack are back with a long-time friend of the pod, Adam Taylor or CelticsBlog! The trio begins by discussing the recent additions to the Celtics coaching staff. They then go on to talk about Marcus Smart trade ideas, including some recent rumors involving Dejounte Murray. They get into the big-name trade options as well such as Collin Sexton and Damian Lillard. The discussion spirals into a...

Sam and Jack are back with Celtics Twitter legend Smarfwater! They discuss the Boston Celtics' offseason changes thus far, including the Al Horford trade and Ime Udoka hiring. They also break down potential roster changes that could happen this summer. Smarfwater gives her thoughts on the idea of bringing Bradley Beal or Damian Lillard to Boston as well. The trio wraps up the show by talking about...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about all the recent Celtics news. Jayson Tatum talked about Kyrie Irving and how he believes the point guard is simply "misunderstood." Other public comments from Ime Udoka and Steve Kerr are also discussed on the show. They then move into talking about possible draft prospects that the Boston Celtics could target at pick #45. Lastly, Jack lists off a bunch of player...

Sam and Jack are back with guest Sam Packard of the Anything is Poddable podcast (also known as Marcus "The Worm" Hicks on Twitter). The trio starts out by discussing Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck's comments about Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Ime Udoka also made similar comments about them and Marcus Smart. This leads to some Marcus Smart trade talk, and whether or not they should extend him. They...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about the Boston Celtics hiring Ime Udoka to be their new head coach! They break down the hiring and give their thoughts on the move. After that, Jack tells Sam about some of his favorite draft prospects that the Celtics can take in the second round. The guys even get into some trade ideas the C's can target with their TPEs. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, t...

Sam and Jack are back with guest Bobby Manning of CLNS Media! The guys break down the Al Horford trade, as Bobby is an avid fan of Horford. They also discuss the 76ers monumental collapse in Round 2, ending in a Game 7 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. They also talk about potential trades that can help the Celtics this offseason, and Bobby brings up the idea of Kyle Lowy joining the C's. Let us know you...

Sam and Jack are back with John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and the Locked On Celtics Podcast! The guys break down the Philadelphia 76ers' epic collapse vs the Hawks in Game 5. They then get into the Celtics' search for a new head coach, as well as potential offseason moves. Later on, John explains the Celtics' cap space situation, including a potential trade involving Kemba Walker. Let us kn...

Sam and Jack are back with guest Timmy G of the Banner Banter Podcast! Timmy G is a season ticket holder and second-time guest on From the Rafters. The guys talk about the Celtics' search for a new head coach, including who their top candidates are. They also get into the idea of trading Kemba Walker, and what the C's could get back in return. Lastly, they go over potential Marcus Smart trades for...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about the wild changes made to the Celtics front office. Danny Ainge officially retired as the Celtics GM, and the team named Brad Stevens as his replacement. This means that the Celtics will need to find a new head coach. The guys talk about their thoughts on the transition, as well as who they think should be the next head coach. They finish off the show with a litt...

Sam and Jack are back with guest KJ Doyle from Guy Boston Sports! The guys talked about Kyrie Irving's recent comments about Boston and their fans. They also move onto the topic of fans returning to TD Garden for Game 4 of the current Celtics-Nets series. KJ gives his thoughts on the Celtics' chances to take a game in the series, and realistically things don't look too good. Lastly, they briefly d...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about Game 1 of the Celtics' series vs the Nets. They get into what went wrong and Jack makes a bold prediction about Game 2. They also discuss Robert William's franchise record nine blocks and how big of an impact he had on the game. Lastly, the pair take a stroll through the league and talk about all of the games that have been played so far. Let us know your though...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about the Celtics' upcoming series vs the Nets. They first break down Boston's win over the Wizards in the play-in game. Sam then jumps into what he wants to see in the Brooklyn series, and Jack dishes out a bunch of matchup stats. Lastly, the guys go over Keith Smith's NBA Playoff predictions and give some of their own. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thank...