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Celtics Beat

CLNS Media Sports Networkwww.clnsmedia.com
The longest nonstop Boston Celtics podcast available online or streaming, Celtics Beat is released 52 weeks of the year – with no exceptions. Host Adam Kaufman provides some of the most insightful analysis on all things Boston Celtics and the NBA. And no other podcast covering the Celtics on the web delivers some of the most well-known and respected personalities both in and outside the NBA as Celtics Beat does. New episodes are available for download every Sunday at iTunes and Stitcher. Episodes are also available OnDemand at http://www.clnsmedia.com and the CLNS Mobile App.
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246: Drew Hanlen | Evaluating Boston Celtics Star Rookie

Drew Hanlen is a NBA Skills Coach for Pure Sweat Basketball. Twitter: @DrewHanlen. 8:10 Brad Beal/Jayson Tatum rivalry 13:10 How did Jayson turn into NBA's best three-point shooter 16:40 What is your favorite thing about Tatum 25:45 What haven't we seen yet? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, January 21. Celtics Beat is powered by RX Bar and eHarmony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 201831 min

245: Chad Finn | Is This the Next Golden Age of Boston Celtics Basketball

Chad Finn covers the Boston Sports Media for the Boston Globe. Twitter: @GlobeChadFinn 1:50 Why do the Celtics love getting behind big in games? 9:10 Are these big comebacks a red flag for a bigger issue? 14:00 What's your favorite thing about Jayson Tatum? 30:00 Does this Celtics team remind you of the 80's Celtics? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, January 14. Celtics Beat is powered by Casper and eHarmony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 14, 201837 min

244: Greg Cassoli | Boston Celtics Grades at the Midway Point

Greg Cassoli covers the Boston Celtics for the USA Today Media Group via Celtics' Wire. He joined the show to analyze the Celtics first 43 games. 5:00 Jaylen Brown's growth is getting overlooked 11:15 Jayson Tatum is the biggest storyline of the year 20:25 Has Kyrie been everything you expected? 28:05 Celtics can take transition game to another level Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, January 7. Celtics Beat is powered by Casper and eHarmony. Learn more about your ad choice...

Jan 07, 201836 min

243: Farewell from Larry H. Russell | Boston Celtics Podcast Nostalgia

Larry H. Russell is the Executive Producer at CLNS Media, a Boston Celtics historian and the host of Celtics Beat since 2013. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, December 31st. Celtics Beat is presented by eHarmony. Use code: CELTICSBEAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 31, 201723 min

242: Adam Kaufman | Will the Real Boston Celtics Please Stand Up

Adam Kaufman covers the Boston Celtics for WBZ Radio, previously hosted Celtics at 7 on 98.5 The Sports Hub. 2:48 Do the Celtics need rest or practice more? 12:58 The Celtics need to get to the line more 20:39 The REAL problem with the Celtics this month 26:49 Anthony Davis trade talk Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, December 24. Celtics Beat is powered by Casper and eHarmony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 24, 201736 min

241: Brian Robb | Struggling Boston Celtics Offense in Losses to Chicago Bulls & Utah Jazz

Brian Robb covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Sports Journal. 2:30 What's wrong with Celtics offense? 9:20 Blaming Boston’s unfair schedule 12:13 Kyrie Irving reaching another level 19:05 Jayson Tatum’s accomplishments 23:40 Surveying the trade market Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, December 17th. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 201733 min

240: Bob Ryan | Best NBA Seasons in Boston Celtics Franchise History

Bob Ryan hosts Bob Ryan’s Boston Podcast on the CLNS Media Network. Twitter: @GlobeBobRyan 1:43 Ryan on why C’s lost to New York Knicks 12:01 Best individual seasons in Boston Celtics history 23:22 Favorite Celtics regular seasons 30:43 2018 Celts comparisons & similarities 34:18 Best coached teams in NBA history Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, December 10th. Celtics Beat is presented by Harry’s Razors. Get a FREE TRIAL at harrys.com/celtics Learn more about your ad ...

Dec 10, 201742 min

239: Sam Vecenie | Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown NBA All Star Over/Under

Sam Vecenie hosts the Game Theory Podcast on CLNS Media. Twitter: @Sam_Vecenie 0:39 Trading for Anthony Davis 5:01 Is Jayson Tatum a future Hall of Famer ? 11:14 Boston Celtics rookies avoiding “The Wall” 18:32 How Jaylen Brown is exceeding massive expectations 27:47 NBA All Star Over/Under 32:32 CLNS Media Announcement Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, December 3rd. Celtics Beat is presented by Harry’s Razors. Get a FREE TRIAL at harrys.com/celtics Learn more about your a...

Dec 03, 201740 min

238: Ryan Bernardoni | End of Boston Celtics 16 Game Winning Streak

Ryan Bernardoni is the Editor in Chief at Celtics Hub. 3:41 Favorite part of Boston Celtics 16 game winning streak 9:03 - The Marcus Smart conundrum 14:51 Boston’s historic defense 22:40 Jayson Tatum v Jaylen Brown Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, November 26th. Celtics Beat is presented by Harry’s Razors. Get a FREE TRIAL at harrys.com/celtics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 201739 min

237: Josue Pavon | NBA Predictions Review for 2017-18 Boston Celtics

Josue Pavon hosts The Garden Report and covers the Boston Celtics for CLNS Media. 1:20 LHR’s worst Celtics prediction 7:39 How is Boston’s D so good? 11:48 Gordon Hayward injury: A blessing in disguise 17:33 Josue’s bold Jaylen Brown prediction 24:55 Kyrie Irving as favorite for NBA MVP 29:01 Why Cleveland Cavaliers will still win East Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, November 19th. Celtics Beat is presented by Bombfell & Harry’s Razors. Get a FREE TRIAL at harrys.com...

Nov 19, 201733 min

236: Chris Forsberg | Brad Stevens NBA Coach of the Year | Boston Celtics 11 Game Winning Streak

Chris Forsberg covers the Boston Celtics & NBA for ESPN. Twitter @ESPNForsberg 2:43 Brad Stevens Coach of the Year LOCK 6:45 Was Gordon Hayward a good thing? 12:33 Celtics Top Defense in NBA 22:25 Al Horford impact on offense 26:04 Obtainable Celtics trade targets 30:02 Why Boston makes NBA Finals Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, November 12th. Celtics Beat is presented by Bombfell & Harry’s Razors. Get a FREE TRIAL at harrys.com/celtics Learn more about your ad c...

Nov 12, 201736 min

235: Isiah Thomas | Jaylen Brown Potential | Boston Celtics w/ Seven Straight Victories

Isiah Thomas won two NBA Championships w/ the Detroit Pistons including Finals MVP in 1990, was elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000, and now serves as an analyst for Turner Sports on NBAtv. Twitter: @iamisiahthomas 1:33 Primary storyline for 2017-18 Boston Celtics 5:45 Brad Stevens credit for Jaylen Brown 11:30 Kyrie Irving on Brown’s importance 19:22 What is Isiah Thomas teaching Jaylen? 24:03 Zeke: “Still believe he’ll be an All Star.” 29:11 Aron Baynes exclusive interview ...

Nov 05, 201736 min

234: Sean Grande | Jayson Tatum & Youth Propel Boston Celtics to Four Straight Wins

Sean Grande is the radio play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics. Twitter @SeanGrandePBP 5:22: The emergence of Jayson Tatum 11:45: Is Al Horford getting better or just finally getting recognized? 21:55: Jaylen Brown's confidence 25:00: Terry Rozier making the leap 33:45: Who is the real Kyrie Irving? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, October 29th. Celtics Beat is presented by Bombfell & Harry’s Razors. Get a FREE TRIAL at harrys.com/celtics Learn more about your ad ...

Oct 29, 201742 min

233: Evan Valenti | Gordon Hayward Injury v Cleveland Cavaliers | Boston Celtics Win v Philadelphia 76ers

Evan Valenti is the host of Boston Celtics Roundtable on CLNS Media. Twitter @EvanValenti INTRO: Brad Stevens Reaction to Gordon Hayward injury 12:51 Is Kyrie Irving going to take over? 19:38 Jaylen Brown as Boston’s second best player 26:12 Jayson Tatum & Paul Pierce comparisons 30:23 Celts early chemistry issues 35:34 Celtics predictions Before/After Hayward injury Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, October 22nd. Celtics Beat is presented by Bombfell & Harry’s Raz...

Oct 22, 201743 min

232: Kyle Draper | 2017-18 NBA & Boston Celtics Season Predictions

Kyle Draper hosts Boston Celtics Pre & Post-Game Live on NBC Sports Boston. 0:53 2017-18 NBA Predictions before/after Kyrie Irving trade 6:44 Who will be starting 5 & closing unit? 14:05 Bold Celtics predictions 17:30 Celtics record on New Year’s Day 25:00 Individual accolades 28:02 Where Celtics will finish in 2018 Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, October 15th. Celtics Beat is presented by Bombfell. Get $25 off your first purchase at bombfell.com/celticsbeat Lear...

Oct 15, 201733 min

231: Dave McMenamin | Cleveland Cavaliers v Boston Celtics | Kyrie Irving in NBA Pre-Season

Dave McMenamin is the Cleveland Cavaliers & NBA reporter for ESPN. Twitter @mcten 3:22 Who’s better: Cavs or Celtics? 7:31 McMenamin on Kyrie Irving in Boston 12:47 LeBron James feelings towards Kyrie 18:33 Exclusive: Doubtful Cavs re-sign Isaiah Thomas 23:30 Why media smeared Danny Ainge & Boston Celtics 26:21 Sacramento Kings ticket giveaway at TD Garden Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, October 8th. Celtics Beat is presented by Bombfell. Get $25 off your first p...

Oct 08, 201731 min

230: Danny Leroux | Eastern Conference Primer | Boston Celtics Media Day

Danny Leroux hosts the Dunc’d on Basketball Podcast & realGM Radio on the CLNS Media Network. He also writes for The Athletic. Twitter @DannyLeroux 0:29 Boston Celtics chemistry issues in training camp 4:31 Is Jaylen Brown the most important Celtic? 12:45 How Celts run their offense in chemistry-building stages 19:33 Worst Eastern Conference in post-Michael Jordan era? 29:17 Boston’s identical team weaknesses 33:00 Danny Leroux author debut Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Su...

Oct 01, 201738 min

229: Tas Melas | Toronto Raptors Primer v Boston Celtics | Kyrie Irving on ESPN First Take

Tas Melas hosts The Starters on NBAtv. Twitter: @TasMelas 0:34 LeBron James & Cleveland Cavaliers dysfunction 5:11 Why Boston Celtics will struggle at start of NBA season 9:44 Tas Melas Celts Summer grade 12:10 Toronto Raptors place in Eastern Conference 20:52 Raps Off-Season primer 26:14 How many wins to get East #1 seed? 32:32 Why Boston matches up better w/ Toronto 37:03 NBA Playoffs prediction Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, September 24th. Celtics Beat is presen...

Sep 24, 201741 min

228: Michael Lee | Washington Wizards Primer v Boston Celtics | Kyrie Irving for NBA MVP ?

Michael Lee covers the Washington Wizards and the NBA for The Vertical at Yahoo! Sports. Twitter: @MrMichaelLee 2:02 Why Kyrie Irving is a certifiable NBA MVP candidate in 2017-18 14:14 What are Kyrie’s limitations? 20:01 Why Wizards v Celtics rivalry is dormant 25:28 Washington’s continuity a key to finishing FIRST in East 30:57 How Celts & Wiz matchup in NBA Playoffs again 35:48 Toronto Raptors primer preview Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, September 17th. Celtics ...

Sep 17, 201740 min

227: Gery Woelfel | Milwaukee Bucks Primer v Boston Celtics | Isaiah Thomas & Jae Crowder Introduced w/ Cleveland Cavaliers

Gery Woelfel writes for the Racine Journal Times and is the basketball insider for 1250 WWSP. Twitter: @GeryWoelfel 1:37 Isaiah Thomas & Jae Crowder introduced w/ Cleveland Cavaliers 9:49 Comparing Boston Celtics & Milwaukee Bucks off-season 14:25 Return of Jabari Parker 17:48 Is Giannis Antetokounmpo the second best player in East? 26:42 Celts v Bucks NBA Playoffs matchup 34:11 Previewing Washington Wizards primer Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, September 10th. ...

Sep 10, 201738 min

226: Abdel Nader | Gordon Hayward & Kyrie Irving Introduced as Boston Celtics

Abdel Nader plays forward for the Boston Celtics. 3:11 Recapping Kyrie Irving & Gordon Hayward press conference 14:30 How Abdel Nader gets better in the offseason 16:30 Nader: Nothing in the NBA is guaranteed 21:20 Hardships in the United States 22:40 Exit meeting w/ Brad Stevens & Danny Ainge Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, September 3rd. Celtics Beat is presented by FanDuel and Audible. Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial by signing up at www.audible.com/c...

Sep 03, 201734 min

225: BONUS | Kyrie Irving OFFICIALLY Traded to Boston Celtics for Isaiah Thomas & Jae Crowder w/ Chris Forsberg

LOST EPISODE RELEASE with instant reactions by LHR on original Isaiah Thomas & Jae Crowder for Isaiah Thomas trade with guest Chris Forsberg, who serves as the Boston Celtics beat reporter for ESPN. Twitter @ESPNForsberg 1:33 Most shocking trades in sports history 5:58 Reasons for/against trading Isaiah Thomas & Jae Crowder for Kyrie Irving 21:12 Celts no longer a lock for ECF? 28:35 Brad Stevens challenges w/ Boston’s offense & defense 34:01 Russell Westbrook Theory for Kyrie Availa...

Aug 31, 201746 min

224: Chris Forsberg | Cleveland Cavaliers & Boston Celtics Trade in Limbo | Kyrie Irving for Isaiah Thomas & Jae Crowder

Chris Forsberg serves as the Boston Celtics beat reporter for ESPN. Twitter @ESPNForsberg 3:34 ...if Celtics acquire Kyrie Irving for Isaiah Thomas & Jae Crowder 8:43 Why Irving makes Boston better 20:32 LHR: ‘Disastrous’ if Cavs renege 33:25 What will it take to complete trade? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, August 27th. Celtics Beat is presented by FanDuel and Audible. Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial by signing up at www.audible.com/celticsbeat Learn more...

Aug 27, 201742 min

223: Mike Gorman | 2017-18 NBA Schedule Release | Boston Celtics 30+ Nat’l TV Games

Mike Gorman is the voice of the Boston Celtics. Twitter @celticsvoice 1:46 Game most looking forward too 5:01 Lengthening the NBA season & changes to schedule 11:02 Gorman on Danny Ainge’s off-season 15:46 Celts’ biggest concerns 21:20 Cleveland trading Kyrie Irving (to Celtics?) 23:07 Is Boston the favorite for the NBA Finals? 30:33 Mike Gorman’s Danny Ainge-Kevin Garnett trade story 34:25 2008 v 2010 Celtics Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, August 20th. Celtics Beat...

Aug 20, 201742 min

222: Nick Gelso | 2007-08 Boston Celtics 10-Year NBA Championship Anniversary

CLNS Media CEO & Founder Nick Gelso is the Boston Celtics locker room reporter for the network. Twitter: @CLNS_Nick 0:59 Boston’s 22 year championship drought 8:01 Bob Ryan’s initial doubt for 2008 Celtics 14:11 Texas Triangle recollections 20:12 Game 7 v Cleveland Cavaliers 28:16 How ‘08 Celtics spawned CLNS Media 33:07 Will 2018 Celtics replicate 2008? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, August 13th. Celtics Beat is presented by Audible. Get a free audiobook with a 30-...

Aug 13, 201741 min

221: Coach Nick | NBA Off-Season in Review | 2017 Boston Celtics

Coach Nick is the President of BBALLBREAKDOWN and host of the BBall Breakdown Podcast on CLNS Media. Twitter: @bballbreakdown 1:02 How much did Boston Celtics improve themselves? 5:59 Bigger loss: Avery Bradley or Kelly Olynyk? 8:22 Grade for Boston’s off-season 14:47 Gordon Hayward in the Celtics offense 17:59 Al Horford, Isaiah Thomas & candidates most likely to regress in 2018 25:40 Jaylen Brown in starting lineup 30:56 Boston’s 5-man unit predictions 34:03 Celtics schedule predictions Av...

Aug 06, 201744 min

220: Mike Petraglia | Summer Forecast for 2017-18 Boston Celtics

CLNS Media’s own Mike Petraglia covers the Boston Celtics & New England Patriots for the network. 2:13 Why Summer Forecast now 11:30 2018 C’s win total 16:49 How Boston’s season ends 19:19 Celtics starting unit 25:22 Most likely to overachieve 27:20 Who will Boston play in Opener & Christmas? 30:08 Celtics next trade target 33:50 Most likely Summer Forecast prediction to change Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, July 30th. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper. Learn ...

Jul 30, 201742 min

219: Austin Ainge | Boston Celtics in NBA Draft, Summer League & Off-Season Transactions

Austin Ainge is the Boston Celtics Director of Player Personnel. 4:04 Are C’s better than last year? 6:33 Gordon Hayward as Plan A 11:22 Celts rotation in 2017-18 16:15 Why Jayson Tatum was tops on Boston’s NBA Draft board 22:10 Ainge’s impressions of NBA Summer League 24:02 Changes to Sports Science staff 27:17 C’s roster turnover & dilemmas 31:01 Shane Larkin & Daniel Theis signings Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, July 23rd. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper....

Jul 23, 201738 min

218: David Aldridge | NBA Summer League w/ Danny Leroux | Boston Celtics Transactions

Hall of Fame NBA Reporter David Aldridge works for Turner Sports. Twitter: @daldridgetnt Danny Leroux hosts realGMRadio on the CLNS Media Network. Twitter: @DannyLeroux 2:10 Did the Boston Celtics have the best NBA off-season? 6:13 Inside story of Gordon Hayward recruitment 11:02 How Boston has closed game w/ Cleveland Cavaliers 14:00 CLNS Media Network ANNOUNCEMENT 18:33 How good does Hayward make Boston’s offense? 23:52 Celts rotation predictions 29:01 Jayson Tatum: Most impressive at #NBASumm...

Jul 16, 201739 min

217: Mark Murphy | Avery Bradley & Kelly Olynyk Departures | Gordon Hayward Signs w/ Boston Celtics

Mark Murphy writes for the Boston Herald as a Boston Celtics beat reporter. Twitter: @Murf56 7:45 Favorite Avery Bradley moment 13:15 Celts revamped roster 17:00 Kelly Olynyk signs w/ Miami Heat 24:15 Stevens’ impact on Gordon Hayward 32:00 Jayson Tatum impressions Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, July 9th. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 09, 201744 min
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