The Celtics Chronicle: A Boston Celtics Podcast

You can also listen on Apple and Spotify ! I was joined by Yossi Gozlan of Third Apron for today’s Celtics Chronicle podcast. Yossi is an NBA cap expert and does a great job of breaking down the CBA, roster moves, and team construction over on his Substack! In today’s episode, we dove into Boston’s current cap situation, why this summer is key to improving the roster, and how both the TPE and MLE...

Payton Pritchard is eligible for a contract extension worth UP TO $100 million over 4 years. He’s already 29. His current contract has two years left to run. So, any extension Pritchard signs won’t kick in until he’s 31/32. How much should Boston pay him? Should they pay him? What Brad Stevens decides to do in free agency could give us an indication of what to expect from any negotiations with Pri...

With all the talk of Boston being a potential trade partner for Giannis Antetokounmpo, we thought it was about time to share some trade ideas that could work, and potentially plug some holes within the Celtics roster. Jaylen Brown was obviously part of most of these trades, although there are some where we try to keep Brown and Jayson Tatum together. We look at a string of players, including Onyek...

You can also listen on Apple (issues with Spotify)! The season is done. The Celtics blew a 3-1 series lead, lost three straight, with two being at home, and got knocked out in the first round by the Sixers. Adam and Billy break down what went wrong, what needs to change, and whether Brad Stevens can actually find the pieces to make this team a genuine contender heading into next season. Get full a...

You can also listen on Apple (issues with Spotify)! *Podcast* The Celtics Choke...Again The Boston Celtics have lost the last two games against the Philadelphia 76ers, being held to under 100 points both times. The Celtics head into a Game 7 against the 76ers tonight at TD Garden needing to figure something out fast. Adam and Mike break down the rotation problems that have defined this series, the...

You can also listen on Apple (issues with Spotify)! The Boston Celtics had this series in the bag at 3-1 — now we're going to Game 7. Adam and Billy break down the Celtics vs 76ers Game 6 collapse: Paul George going off, Embiid controlling the paint, Jaylen Brown's struggles, Joe Mazzulla's adjustments, and whether Boston can close it out at TD Garden on Saturday. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro02:09 Paul...

Since hiring Brad Stevens as the Boston Celtics head coach, the franchise has been developing a winning culture. And since Stevens has moved into the Celtics front office, that culture has gone from strength to strength. In today's episode, Evan Turner joins the show to detail what's gone into the Celtics culture, what work is put in behind the scenes, and why the future is bright for the Boston C...

Jayson Tatum could be back in the Boston Celtics rotation as soon as Friday! I recently spoke with Dr. Abhinav Gautam, a specialist in rehab and regenerative medicne, to discuss the risks Jayson Tatum could face during the early stages of his on-court return. ----Subscribe to the Celtics Chronicle Newsletter: CelticsChronicle.com----Timestamps00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Abhinav Gautam and injury e...

The Boston Celtics have found a new level on the defensive side of the floor, holding opponents to under 100 points in 5 of their last 10 games. It's that defensive upside that has the Celtics sitting 2nd in the Eastern Conference right now, and it could be what propels them to a deep postseason run. ---------Subscribe to the Celtics Chronicle Newsletter: celticschronicle.com ---------Timestamps00...

The Boston Celtics hit the ground running after the All-Star break with a dominant win over the Golden State Warriors! In today’s episode, Adam Taylor and Billy Calabrese break down Jaylen Brown’s "best game of the season" and the triple-double that set the tone for this West Coast road trip. We also dive deep into the biggest "what-if" in Boston: Jayson Tatum’s return. When does the "runway" get...

(You can also listen on Apple and Spotify ) The Boston Celtics are back in action tonight, this time facing the Indiana Pacers. I’m joined by Alex Golden to preview the game, along with what the Pacers are looking to do ahead of the trade deadline and whether the franchise is chasing a high draft pick after an injury-hit start to the season. We also touched on Siakam’s illegal screen, the Celtics...

Tonight, we get to see the best two teams in the Eastern Conference duke it out. The Boston Celtics vs. the Detroit Pistons. If the Celtics win, they will close the gap in the conference standings to 3.5 games, and potentially add some more breathing space between themselves and the New York Knicks. To preview the game, I was joined by Ku Khahil of the Locked On Pistons podcast. We dove into the P...

We’re officially less than two weeks away from the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline. We’ve already seen the Celtics be linked with multiple players ranging from Ayo Dosunmu to Jaren Jackson Jr. However, we’ve come to expect the Celtics to do their work in silence. The names that are often floated with the franchise are seldom the ones who walk through the doors of the Red Auerbach Center on their first d...

(You can also listen on Apple and Spotify ) The Boston Celtics are defying expectations this season. They’re third in the Eastern Conference with a 19-11 record, are on a four-game win streak, and are heading out West to face four teams with sub-500 records. It might be a lofty goal, but with the current trajectory of the Celtics, there’s a chance they could hit the 40-20 mark in the coming months...

(You can also listen on Apple and Spotify ) Anfernee Simons saw his playing time limited to just 12 minutes as the Boston Celtics secured a win over the LA Clippers on Sunday. The 26-year-old has been inconsistent to start the season, but at times, has provided valuable scoring off the bench. The primary issue has been how frequently the ball sticks in his hands when working in the half-court — wh...

When the Celtics fell to a 0-3 start on the season, talk of a potential tanking season began to gather steam. The Celtics own their draft pick heading into next summer, the 2026 draft class is deep, and the dream of adding an elite-level lottery pick was an easy sell for some sections of the fanbase. However, back-to-back wins against the New Orleans Pelicans and Cleveland Cavaliers have likely gi...

(You can also listen on Apple and Spotify ) The Boston Celtics only have one game left on their preseason slate. So far, every team they’ve faced has kept some, if not all, of their starters out of the rotation. So, while we’ve gotten a taste of how the Celtics are trying to play, we haven’t seen how it will work against primary rotation NBA players. In today’s episode of the Celtics Chronicle pod...

(You can also listen on Apple and Spotify ) The Boston Celtics got their preseason schedule underway with a win over a Memphis Grizzlies team missing most of its starters. Boston, on the other hand, started the game with Jaylen Brown and Derrick White in the backcourt and Sam Hauser at the power forward spot. This was the first time we’ve seen the Celtics in action since their flurry of cost-cutti...

Celtics basketball starts today! Ok, it’s only a preseason game, I get it. But that doesn’t mean we can’t get excited about the season to come! And with that in mind, I joined up with Jason Timpf of the Hoops Tonight podcast to do a deep dive preview of the Celtics roster and how their season could shake out. We hit on: * Anfernee Simons and his potential value * Simons’ upside if he can figure ou...

We’re just one day away from the Celtics’ preseason opener against the Memphis Grizzlies — our first real look at this new roster in action. And with that comes a few burning questions we’ve all been waiting to see answered: In today’s episode of The Celtics Chronicle podcast, I was joined by Billy Calabrese — who is a regular co-host on Tuesdays and Thursdays — to dive into some of the bigger pic...

In this episode, hosts Adam Taylor and Billy Calabrese discuss the upcoming Boston Celtics season and their chances of making the playoffs. They analyze a poll by Marc Stein among his newsletter subscribers that places the Celtics ninth in the Eastern Conference, landing them in the play-in tournament. They delve into the strengths and weaknesses of the Celtics' roster, particularly focusing on th...

Should the Boston Celtics take a flyer on Russell Westbrook? Adam Taylor and Wayne Breezy break down whether Westbrook could realistically fit into Joe Mazzulla’s system, what role he’d play off the bench, and how his veteran presence might impact Boston’s retooling. We dive into his recent production, contract situation, and whether Brad Stevens should consider the move. ------------------------S...

***ROAD TO 750 SUBSCRIBERS***The Boston Celtics just went through a MAJOR TALENT DRAIN. With Kristaps Porziņģis, Al Horford, and Jrue Holiday gone, and new faces like Chris Boucher, Luka Garza, and Josh Minott stepping in, the big question is simple: what’s next for Boston? In this episode, I'm joined by Justin Quinn to break down the burning questions facing the Celtics heading into the 2025 seas...

****ROAD TO 750 SUBSCRIBERS****The Celtics signed Luka Garza to a two year deal earlier this summer. Garza will help fill some of the void in the Celtics front court after losing Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and Luke Kornet during the offense. Now , the question is whether Garza can fit into the Celtics offensive and defensive system, and can he win a roster battle with Neemias Queta for the sta...

****ROAD TO 750 SUBSCRIBERS****Celtics legend Bob Cousy recently shared his thoughts on Jaylen Brown leading the Boston Celtics next season. The 6-Time NBA Champion isn't high on a Brown and Derrick White led version of the Celtics roster, so he is expecting a tough season. In today's episode of Taylor Talks Celtics, we build on Cousy's comments by discussing what Brown does well, what he struggle...