Slammed: A Boston Basketball Podcast

Meghan Ottolini joined WEEI's "The Greg Hill Show" to discuss the Celtics' hot start to the season, what to expect from Kristaps Porzingis when he returns from injury, and the latest report regarding the Celtics' sale. Is Steve Pagliuca the clear front runner to be the new majority owner of the Celtics? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...

Has Joe Mazzulla taken it a little too far with these analytics? What the hell is a "Potential assist," and does that stat really mean anything? The gang debates. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Early last season, the Milwaukee Bucks were supposed to threaten the Boston Celtics. Instead, it's been a disaster. Has Milwaukee’s championship window already closed, and do they have any chance of competing with Boston? Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin break it all down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-poli...

Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin are back in studio for another edition of Slammed! The gang starts by analyzing Payton Pritchard's case for Sixth Man of the Year. After another strong outing against the Bucks, is there a path for Pritchard to win the award? Plus, has the window for the Milwaukee Bucks already closed? Then, has Joe Mazzulla taken analytics too far? Mego isn’t...

The 2023-24 Boston Celtics were historic, and early indications imply the 2025-26 team may be just as good, if not better. Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin took a look at a handful of franchise records this team might shatter and a few that, despite their dominance, may stay out of reach. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy L...

Justin Turpin joins WEEI's 'KJ and Lyons' to dive into the national perception of the Celtics. Is it finally shifting, and are they getting the respect they deserve? Plus, insights from the bench on opening night and other key takeaways from the Banner Night win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad cho...

Meghan Ottolini joins WEEI's "The Greg Hill Show" for a look back at the Banner night that was for the Boston Celtics, explore how Jayson Tatum can elevate his game this season, and explain why everyone was wrong about Joe Mazzulla. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoi...

THAT'S the team that's supposed to threaten the Celtics!? Boston made light work of the new-look Knicks with a 132-109 BLOWOUT, a game in which the Celtics led by as many as 35, trailed for just 29 seconds, and tied the NBA record for most threes in a game. Meghan Ottolini, Justin Turpin, and Esteban Bustillos break down the win LIVE FROM TD GARDEN, including a big night for Mazzulla Ball and a st...

Justin Turpin joins WEEI's Jones and Keefe to break down the Celtics' home opener, set expectations for the season, and identify the C's biggest threat in the Eastern Conference and potentially the NBA Finals. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Turpin joined WEEI’s Chris Scheim and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to preview the 2024-25 Boston Celtics season. The guys discuss how Joe Mazzulla set the tone for the team, the concern over a potential championship hangover, the biggest storylines to follow, and their top threat in the Eastern Conference. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/...

Jordan Walsh talks after Celtics practice about the feedback he got on his slow start in summer league and how his chemistry has developed with guys in Boston's rotation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With opening night just a week away, Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin share their expectations. Will Joe Mazzulla have his squad ready to handle the emotions, and could the Knicks pose a real threat to the Celtics? All that and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin break down the Celtics' big-man situation. With Kristaps Porzingis sidelined, how will the team adjust, and what have we learned about the bigs from the preseason? Plus, could Al Horford really come off the bench for the entire season? The crew dives into all the possibilities. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin are back IN STUDIO for another episode of Slammed! The crew takes a look at the BIG question, which is, the bigs. How will the Celtics fare while Kristaps Porzingis is sidelined, and what have we learned from the bigs in preseason? Plus, is there any world Al Horford comes off the bench for Boston? Then, with opening night one week away. The ga...

Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin react to NBC Sports Boston's John Tomase listing the many stops on the Celtics' "revenge tour," which might just have a few too many. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Payton Pritchard discusses how the talent on the roster around him impacts his development, who his favorite teammates to compete against are, and one Joe Mazzulla drill that is "hell." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boston Celtics wing Jayson Tatum discusses what he’s changed with his shooting mechanics over the summer and why he decided to participate in the first season of “Starting 5." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Patriots in the midst of a half-decade rebuild and the Red Sox stuck in mediocrity, could the Celtics soon become the most popular local team? Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin explore instances where an NBA team has captured local fans' hearts more than football and compare the two. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...

After a dominant season that ended with a championship, it’s no surprise the Celtics are a big focus in the annual NBA general managers' survey. Join Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin as they react to what GMs are saying about the Celtics and share their thoughts on the team moving forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc...

Coming off a 64-18 regular season, a 16-3 postseason, and a world championship, the Celtics are set to bring back 15 of the 17 players from that title-winning team. So, it's no surprise they’re heavily featured in the annual NBA general managers' survey. Join Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin as they react to the results. Plus, the gang dives into whether the Celtics can become...

109 days after raising Banner 18, the Boston Celtics returned to action Friday afternoon for their preseason opener against the Denver Nuggets. Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin break down what we learned and share key takeaways from Boston's 107-103 victory over the Nuggets at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi to kick off their exhibition slate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...

Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin are back in studio for another packed edition of Slammed! The crew shares early training camp takeaways, previews what to watch for in preseason action in Abu Dhabi, and each drops a bold season prediction. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choice...

Audacy's Rob Bradford shares what he's heard from a source on Fenway Sports Group and Sam Kennedy's reported interest in buying the Boston Celtics, as well as what a hypothetical buy would mean for the Celtics, Red Sox, and Boston real estate! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://...

The Knicks and Timberwolves shocked the league over the weekend with a blockbuster trade, sending Karl Anthony-Towns to New York for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a first-round pick. Meghan Ottolini breaks down what that means for the Celtics’ quest for Banner 19. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about you...

Meghan Ottolini brings you inside the Auerbach Center to hear from Jaylen Brown after Day 3 of Celtics training camp. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices