Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

Can the Boston Celtics navigate the NBA's complex salary cap while eyeing potential trades? Host John Karalis tackles this pressing question in today's mailbag episode, exploring the implications of the NBA's second apron rules on the Celtics' strategy. With a focus on key players like Jrue Holiday and Sam Hauser, Karalis breaks down possible trade scenarios and their impact on the team's financia...

Can the Boston Celtics navigate their offseason challenges and maintain their status in the NBA? With salary cap issues looming and Jayson Tatum's injury impacting decisions, the Celtics face a pivotal moment. Host John Karalis and guest Keith Smith from Spotrac dissect the team's financial hurdles, potential player trades, and the strategic maneuvers needed to stay under the second apron. They ex...

Boston Celtics face a pivotal moment as new NBA salary cap rules threaten their future. Are Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's days as teammates numbered? John Karalis and guest Tom Westerholm dissect the financial hurdles and potential roster changes that could reshape the Celtics' path. They explore LeBron James' comments on the Celtics' "boredom" and Brad Stevens' strategic offseason maneuvers. Wi...

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Can the Boston Celtics navigate the financial maze of the new CBA while managing key player injuries? With Brad Stevens at the helm, the Celtics face tough decisions that could reshape their future. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down Stevens' insights on offseason strategies, including potential trades involving players like Sam Hauser to avoid luxury tax penalties. The episode also...

Boston Celtics fans, brace yourselves! With Jaylen Brown's meniscus injury and Jayson Tatum's Achilles recovery, the team's future hangs in the balance. How will these setbacks shape the Celtics' strategy in the NBA? Join John Karalis and guest Tom Westerholm as they dissect the implications of these injuries on the Celtics' roster. They explore Al Horford's potential retirement and Derrick White'...

Boston Celtics' season ends in disappointment after a tough loss to the New York Knicks. What went wrong for the Celtics, and what does the future hold for this storied franchise? Host John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the series defeat, focusing on key players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and the team's struggles in Game 6. He explores the Celtics' missed opportunities and...

The Boston Celtics season came to a disappointing end with a 119-81 blowout loss to the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Final Series Friday night at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won the series 4 games to 1 and end the Celtics run toward a 2nd straight NBA championship.  -----  Thank you: Please allow me to offer my most sincere appreciation for being on board all seas...

Can the Boston Celtics outsmart the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA playoffs? With Jaylen Brown's stellar performance in Game 5, the Knicks are likely to adjust their defense, aiming to limit his impact. Host John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal explores potential counter-strategies for the Celtics, emphasizing the need for a faster pace and creative use of Brown as a screener. Luke Kornet's...

Can the Boston Celtics maintain their momentum after a thrilling win against the New York Knicks? With Luke Kornet's unexpected defensive brilliance and Jaylen Brown's standout performance, the Celtics are still alive! John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the Celtics' strategic moves, including Kornet's career-high seven blocks and Brown's impressive 12 assists. The discussion also co...

The Boston Celtics returned home to Boston's TD Garden and beat the New York Knicks, 127-102, Wednesday night and with the win the series now goes back to New York for Game 6 Friday night.  The Celtics are attempting to become the 14 team in NBA playoff history to come back when down 3-1 in a playoff series. ----- Scoring Leaders: Derrick White led the Celtics with 34 Points. White hit 7 3's in th...

Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury sends shockwaves through the Boston Celtics and the NBA. How will this impact the Celtics' playoff hopes and Tatum's future on the court? Host John Karalis dives into the details of Tatum's surgery and recovery timeline, exploring how the Celtics might adapt without their star player. With insights on the roles of Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Jaylen Brown, K...

Can the Boston Celtics Overcome Jayson Tatum's Injury? The Boston Celtics face a daunting challenge after their Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, with star player Jayson Tatum potentially sidelined by a serious injury. This episode dives into the implications of Tatum's absence, the Celtics' defensive struggles, and the standout performances from Jalen Brunson and the Knicks. Host John Karalis o...

The Boston Celtics will need to win the next 3 games of their Eastern Conference Semi-Final series against the Knicks if they are going to advance to the Conference Finals.  The Celtics fell, 121-113, to the Knicks Monday night at Madison Square Garden. The Celtics are down 3 games to 1 in the Series.  Jayson Tatum exited the game with 2:58 remaining in the 4th Quarter with a lower right leg injur...

The Boston Celtics face a pivotal moment in their playoff series against the New York Knicks. With star players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in the spotlight, the Celtics' shooting performance could be the key to their success. John Karalis, alongside Tom Westerholm, breaks down the strategic decisions, including Joe Mazzulla's timeout tactics and Mitchell Robinson's free throw struggles. Th...

Can the Boston Celtics maintain their momentum after a thrilling Game 3 victory over the New York Knicks in the NBA playoffs? With players like Payton Pritchard and Al Horford stepping up, the Celtics BACK in the series. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the Celtics' return to form, highlighting Joe Mazzulla's unique coaching philosophy and the impact of key players. Discover how P...

The Boston Celtics picked up their 1st win of the Eastern Conference Semi-Final series with a (115-93) win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden Saturday afternoon.  The Celtics still trail the Semi-Final series, 2 games to 1 with the road team winning each of the 1st 3 games. The Celtics led wire-to-wire and led by 31 several times during the 3rd Quarter. The Knicks never got the defi...

Can the Boston Celtics overcome their playoff struggles against the New York Knicks? With star players Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown at the forefront, the Celtics face critical challenges in clutch situations. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the Celtics' performance in Games 1 and 2, highlighting the team's need for better shot selection and mental resilience. He discusses how Ta...

Can the Boston Celtics recover from another shocking fourth-quarter collapse against the New York Knicks? With star players Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown unable to score for over eight minutes, the Celtics' playoff hopes hang in the balance. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the Celtics' performance, questioning their poise and execution in crucial moments. He analyzes the strategi...

The New York Knicks took their 1st lead of the game late in the 4th Quarter and in the end held on for a 91-90 victory over the Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Final series at TD Garden on Wednesday night. The Knicks go home to New York for the next 2 games up 2 games to none in the series. Jayson Tatum could not get off a shot on the Celtics final possession. The Celtics missed 1...

The Boston Celtics lost a tough one to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their playoff series, raising questions about their strategy and execution. With star player Jayson Tatum's shot selection under scrutiny, the Celtics' reliance on three-point shooting and defensive lapses are key talking points. Host John Karalis, joined by analyst Tom Westerholm, breaks down what REALLY happened in Game 1, g...

The Locked on NBA Squad show brings together hosts from across the network to discuss the latest NBA playoff developments. In this episode, they analyze the injury-plagued Cleveland Cavaliers' struggles against the Indiana Pacers, debating whether the Cavs can overcome their setbacks. The conversation then shifts to the Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves series, with hosts dissecting...

The Boston Celtics, led by stars like Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, saw their strategy falter as they leaned heavily on three-point shots, resulting in a second-half collapse. Host John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the Celtics' overconfidence and decision-making, while also discussing Kristaps Porzingis' unexpected exit due to illness and its impact on the game. Explore how the Ce...

The Celtics (61-21) lost Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Final series with a 108-105 overtime loss to the New York Knicks Monday night at TD Garden.  The Celtics led by 20 in the 3rd Quarter but were outscored 25-16 by the Knicks on the 4th. Boston shot 3-for-18 on 3's in the 4th Quarter and Overtime. Boston had a chance to tie the game up in the final seconds of overtime, but Mikal Bridges...

Can the Boston Celtics outmaneuver the New York Knicks in their NBA playoff clash? With star players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown leading the charge, the Celtics are ready for a showdown against the Knicks, who rely heavily on Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. John Karalis, alongside Locked On Knicks host Gavin Schall, dives into the Celtics' double big lineup strategy and the Knicks' re...