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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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306: Cedric Maxwell | Celtics Should Focus Less on Seeding, More on Playing Well

Cedric Maxwell is a color analyst for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. 3:00 How a plane ride can bond guys together 9:10 What’s the thing the Celtics need to make a deep playoff run? 18:31 Kyrie coming clean about leadership 30:16 Pelicans are being smart with Davis 33:35 Does Boston really prefer a white star 43:43 Fan interaction makes NBA unique Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 17th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by The Athletic and BetOnline.AG. Get 40% off you...

Mar 17, 201953 min

305: Scott Souza | Have the Celtics FINALLY Turned the Corner in 2019?

Scott Souza covers the Celtics for CLNS Media. Twitter: Scott_Souza 5:37 Have the Celtics turned it around? 15:39 What does this team need to do to stay more consistent? 23:00 The history of Kyrie Irving 40:28 What do the Celtics need to do to get the best out of Hayward? 47:58 Marcus Smart is “The Guy” for the Celtics 53:43 KD to Boston? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 10th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by Robinhood, Mint Mobile, and The Athletic. For a free stoc...

Mar 10, 20191 hr 3 min

304: Ben Rorhbach | Have the Celtics Hit Rock Bottom in 2019?

Ben Rohrbach covers the NBA for Yahoo! Sports. Twitter: brohrbach 2:03 Raptors loss is ROCK BOTTOM 9:51 What’s going on behind the scenes with Boston? 18:22 Is Brad in over his head? 22:00 Should the C’s go back to the original starting lineup? 30:07 What happens if Kyrie doesn’t resign? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday March 3rd, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and The Athletic. Go to CLNSMedia.com/win for a 50% bonus on your first deposit. Go to theathletic...

Mar 03, 201945 min

303: Kevin Arnovitz | Kyrie Irving's "Leadership" is a REAL Problem

Kevin Arnovitz covers the NBA for ESPN and ESPN The Magazine. Twitter: @kevinarnovitz 2:15 Celtics-Bucks are the best 2 defenses in NBA 9:53 Kyrie’s problem is his team succeeded without him 18:58 Kyrie is right about the media w/ Durant video 25:31 Kyrie’s “leadership” is a real problem 35:10 Anthony Davis fit in Boston 47:00 Kevin clears up the Brad Stevens quote from last year Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 24th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG...

Feb 24, 20191 hr 8 min

302: Sean Deveney | Is Gordon Hayward Finally Progressing?

Sean Deveney is a Senior NBA Writer for Sporting News. Twitter: @SeanDeveney 8:52 Is Morris trying to take a leadership role? 14:00 Brad and Danny deserve some of the blame 22:25 Hayward is showing REAL progress 27:31 Celtics are not better without Kyrie 29:51 How much damage has Rich Paul done? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 17th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and The Athletic. Go to CLNSMedia.com/win for a 50% bonus on your first deposit. Get ...

Feb 17, 201945 min

301: Jeff Goodman | What Went Wrong for Celtics against Lakers

Jeff Goodman covers all levels of basketball for CLNS Media and Stadium. Twitter: @Goodmanhoops 7:38 What went wrong against the Lakers 15:36 Brown needs more minutes than Hayward soon 30:35 It was painfully obvious the Lakers weren’t getting AD 36:20 Who is going to win the NCAA Tournament? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 10th, 2019. Celtics Beat is presented by BetOnline.AG and Mint Mobile. Go to CLNSMedia.com/win to get a 50% bonus on your first deposit. Also...

Feb 10, 201946 min

300: Tom Westerholm | What to Make of Kyrie, Davis Rumors

Tom Westerholm covers the Celtics for MassLive. Twitter: @Tom_NBA 2:33 Is the gossip more fun than the games? 7:27 What to make of Kyrie’s comments in New York 21:20 Davis isn’t going anywhere until the offseason 32:47 Jaylen Brown’s confidence is growing again Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019. Our Presenting Sponsor: One-n-100. Score a Pair of Celtics, Patriots Bruins or Red Sox Tickets for LESS than a Pizza or Beer! Go to http://bit.ly/2OKvuIA for mor...

Feb 03, 201944 min

299: Matt Moore | Celtics Have Best Offer for Davis

Matt Moore is a NBA Writer for The Action Network. Twitter: @HPBasketball 2:14 Reaction to the Anthony Davis trade request 10:45 Why the Lakers offer doesn’t stack up 23:31 What does a non-Tatum trade look like? 33:18 What’s the biggest problem facing the Pelicans right now? 37:50 How close are the Celtics to the Warriors? 40:47 Is Hayward really a liability? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 201953 min

298: Paul Flannery | What to Make of Kyrie Irving's Comments

Paul Flannery is a Senior NBA Writer for SB Nation. Twitter: @Pflanns 8:08 Does Kyrie have good intentions? 16:32 Why did Kyrie tell everyone he called LeBron? 23:17 The Celtics still have chemistry issues 29:31 Brad needs to be tougher with minutes Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, January 18th, 2018. Our Presenting Sponsor: One-n-100. Score a Pair of Celtics, Patriots Bruins or Red Sox Tickets for LESS than a Pizza or Beer! Go to http://bit.ly/2OKvuIA for more informatio...

Jan 18, 201941 min

297: Mike Gorman | Jayson Tatum SHOULD be on the Table for Davis

Mike Gorman is the legendary play-by-play announcer for the Boston Celtics and NBC Sports Boston. Twitter: @celticsvoice 2:32 Roles are starting to come together 8:41 Kyrie is a leader, but isn’t demanding 14:50 Morris-Brown exchange is HEALTHY 21:03 Tatum should be in the mix for Davis trade Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, January 13th 2019. Our Presenting Sponsor: One-n-100. Score a Pair of Celtics, Patriots Bruins or Red Sox Tickets for LESS than a Pizza or Beer! Go t...

Jan 13, 201932 min

296: Cedric Maxwell | Max: I Would Trade Tatum for Davis

Cedric Maxwell is the color analyst for the Boston Celtics for 98.5 The Sports Hub and the Boston Celtics Radio Network 5:10 I’m starting to see a little bit of the old Gordon Hayward 10:33 Smart is the unofficial captain of the Celtics 18:04 Will the Celtics pay Marcus Morris? 32:53 Max’s thoughts on LeBron’s comments 41:58 Max would trade Tatum for Anthony Davis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 06, 201948 min

295: Marc D'Amico | Gordon Hayward Frustrated with Early Celtics Production

Marc D'Amico is a reporter for the Boston Celtics. Twitter: Marc_DAmico 2:51 No one knows who the Celtics are 6:35 Gordon Hayward isn’t frustrated behind the scenes 13:16 Kyrie is growing as a player and person 24:04 Celtics already miss Aron Baynes’ presence 27:04 Let’s answer some tweets Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, December 30th 2018. Our Presenting Sponsor: One-n-100. Score a Pair of Celtics, Patriots Bruins or Red Sox Tickets for LESS than a Pizza or Beer! Go to ...

Dec 30, 201836 min

294: Gary Washburn | Celtics Big Man Depth Put to the Test

Gary Washburn covers the Celtics and the rest of the NBA for the Boston Globe. Twitter: GWashburnglobe 3:26 We have no idea what this team is yet 9:26 Big man depth getting put to the test 19:29 Jaylen continues to struggle 27:48 Effort levels are still low 34:31 Davis rumors back to the forefront Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher Sunday, December 23rd, 2018.Our Presenting Sponsor: One-n-100. Score a Pair of Celtics, Patriots Bruins or Red Sox Tickets for LESS than a Pizza or Beer! G...

Dec 23, 201847 min

293: Sean Deveney | Roles, Rotations Not Yet Defined

Sean Deveney covers the NBA for The Sporting News. Twitter: @SeanDeveney 2:38 - Young guys still need to prove themselves 11:31 - Rotations still aren’t set in stone yet 19:22 - Smart is a winner 24:31 - Horford’s injury is tricky 29:31 - T I M E L O R D Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, December 14th, 2018. Our Presenting Sponsor: One-n-100. Score a Pair of Celtics, Patriots Bruins or Red Sox Tickets for LESS than a Pizza or Beer! Go to http://bit.ly/2OKvuIA for more info...

Dec 14, 201842 min

292: Chad Finn | Celtics Starting to Figure it Out

Chad Finn covers almost everything Boston sports related for the Boston Globe. Twitter: @GlobeChadFinn 8:03 - Biggest reason for Celtics turnaround 12:57 - Smart understands his role better than ever 20:45 - Sacrifice is the key word for the Celtics going forward 27:32 - Kyrie is better than he’s ever been Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, December 9th, 2018. Our Presenting Sponsor: One-n-100. Score a Pair of Celtics, Patriots Bruins or Red Sox Tickets for LESS than a Pizz...

Dec 09, 201837 min

291: Bob Ryan | Frustrating Start to Celtics Season

Bob Ryan is a legendary Boston Sports writer formally of the Boston Globe. Twitter: @GlobeBobRyan 5:40 The worst fears about this team are coming true so far 12:50 There was more talk about the Celtics last spring than there was in ’86 22:37 The Celtics don’t try as hard 30:30 Marcus Smart brings things you just can’t find 38:46 Please stay patient with Hayward Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Wednesday, November 28th, 2018. Our Presenting Sponsor: One-n-100. Score a Pair of Celt...

Nov 28, 201852 min

290: Jared Weiss | The Celtics Best Five-Man Unit is... | Update on the Markelle Fultz Saga

Jared Weiss covers the Celtics for The Athletic. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 5:45 Celtics are inconsistent, but the NBA is a jumbled mess 15:00 Late-game execution is one part of the big problem 22:56 The Celtics best 5-man line-up 28:50 Anthony Davis nonsense needs to stop 30:00 More Markelle Fultz drama Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, November 25th, 2018. Our Presenting Sponsor: One-n-100. Score a Pair of Celtics, Patriots Bruins or Red Sox Tickets for LESS than a Pizza or...

Nov 25, 201845 min

289: Chris Forsberg | Do The Celtics Lack Leadership?

Chris Forsberg is the Boston Celtics reporter for NBC Sports Boston. Twitter: @ChrisForsberg_ 5:45 What’s this team really made of? 12:07 Do the Celtics lack leadership? 20:08 Jaylen’s struggles can be tied to his undefined role 33:49 Al Horford’s pending option 42:00 Durant to Boston Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, November 18th, 2018. Our Presenting Sponsor: One-n-100. Score a Pair of Celtics, Patriots Bruins or Red Sox Tickets for LESS than a Pizza or Beer! Go to http...

Nov 18, 201854 min

288: Mark Murphy | Gordon Hayward Might be More Effective in Bench Role

Mark Murphy covers the Celtics for the Boston Herald. Twitter: @Murf56 4:23 Takeaway from Rozier’s comments 10:37 Kyrie always thinks a few steps ahead 13:50 Morris has turned himself into an indispensable piece 17:13 Who’s more important: Smart or Rozier 24:00 Should Hayward be starting right now? 27:00 Let’s answer some tweets (@AdamMKaufman) Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher Sunday, November 11th, 2018. Our Presenting Sponsor: One-n-100. Score a Pair of Celtics, Patriots Bruins or...

Nov 11, 201836 min

287: Jay King | Sometimes Kyrie Needs to be Kyrie and Take Over | Hayward's Progression

Jay King is a Boston Celtics reporter for The Athletic and a co-host of the Locked on Celtics podcast. Twitter: @ByJayKing 3:26 Sometimes Kyrie forgets that it’s best just to be Kyrie 13:41 Where is Hayward in his recovery? 21:24 Marcus Smart’s battle with his emotions 28:01 What’s the biggest problem with the Celtics right now? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, November 4th, 2018. Our Presenting Sponsor: One-n-100. Score a Pair of Celtics, Patriots Bruins or Red Sox Ticke...

Nov 04, 201838 min

286: Sam Sheehan | Is Jayson Tatum already the Celtics best player?

Sam Sheehan covers the Celtics for Celtics Blog and is an avid Danganronpa enthusiast. Twitter: @SamSheehan 3:18 Did Kobe ruin Jayson Tatum? 9:08 Celtics offensive problems are easily fixable 19:00 What else bothers Sam and Evan 29:32 Is Tatum already the team’s best player? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, October 28th, 2018. Our Presenting Sponsor: One-n-100. Score a Pair of Celtics, Patriots Bruins or Red Sox Tickets for LESS than a Pizza or Beer! Go to http://bit.ly/2...

Oct 28, 201841 min

285: Keith Smith | First Impressions of the Celtics

Keith Smith is a contributor for RealGM, Celtics Blog, and is a host of Front Office Show. 4:17 Celtics would have to be blown away to move Rozier 12:07 Celtics have a weird roster construction 23:23 Jayson Tatum is the second best player on the roster 31:47 Hayward’s added strength already noticeable Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Our Presenting Sponsor: One-n-100. Score a Pair of Celtics, Patriots Bruins or Red Sox Tickets for LESS than a Pizza or Be...

Oct 21, 201850 min

284: Adam Himmelsbach | Your 2018-2019 Boston Celtics Season Preview

Adam Himmelsbach is the Boston Celtics writer for the Boston Globe. Twitter: @AdamHimmelsbach 5:00 - Kyrie IS here long term 6:36 - It doesn’t make sense for Rozier to sign long term before season starts 13:26 - Gordon Hayward doesn’t look ready yet 18:41 - Celtics are managing hype machine 24:00 - Celtics Predictions Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Our Presenting Sponsor: One in 100- Score a Pair of Celtics, Patriots Bruins or Red Sox Tickets for LESS ...

Oct 14, 201844 min

283: Brian Robb | Kyrie Commits to Boston Celtics Longterm

Brian Robb covers the Celtics for Boston Sports Journal. Twitter: BriannTRobb 1:39 Kyrie commits 14:21 Celtics are not close to Warriors in one big regard 20:00 Brad’s comments about Rozier carry what message? 32:19 Al Horford’s future Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, September 7, 2018. Celtics Beat is powered by RX Bar and CalmBomb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 07, 201848 min

282: Kenny Anderson | Celtics are STACKED in 2018 | What Paul Pierce Learned From Me

Kenny Anderson is a former point guard for the Boston Celtics and the current head basketball coach at Fisk University. Twitter: @chubbs_1 11:30 What’s it like being a former Celtic 18:45 “Paul Pierce is MY ROOK”: Pierce stories 21:00 2018-2019 Celtics are going to win the East 26:07 Kyrie would be insane to leave Boston 32:00 Jaylen and Jayson have veteran mentalities 43:46 Basketball is easy; life is hard Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Celtics Beat...

Sep 30, 201851 min

281: Tom Westerholm | Will There Be a Rocky Start for Celtics in 2018-2019

Tom Westerholm is the Boston Celtics Beat Writer for MassLive. Twitter: @Tom_NBA 5:03 Celtics might not have the cleanest start to the year 10:31 Hayward is the ultimate complimentary player for this team 20:50 Celtics shouldn't worry about Kyrie fleeing...yet 35:00 Dissecting the SI and ESPN Top-100 lists Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Celtics Beat is powered by Calm Bomb and by Boston Barber and Tattoo Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Sep 23, 201848 min

280: Jared Weiss | What's Next for the Celtics & Jabari Bird?

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics for The Athletic. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 4:34 How the Celtics use wearable technology 9:49 What to look for to see if Hayward is back to 100 percent 20:49 Jabari Bird updates 37:51 Jamal Crawford to Boston? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher Sunday, September 16th, 2018. Celtics Beat is powered by Casper and the Boston Barber and Tattoo Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 201846 min

279: Scott Souza | Celtics Embracing High Expectations

Scott Souza covers the Celtics for the MetroWest Daily News & the Providence Journal. Twitter: @Scott_Souza 5:22 Could anything outside of injuries derail the Celtics? 11:15 Terry Rozier and Kyrie Irving have great relationship 24:04 Danny Ainge telegraphed the summer plans right after the draft 31:25 Stevens: Marcus Smart gave me the most chills last season Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, September 9th, 2018. Celtics Beat is powered by Casper and Boston Barber &...

Sep 09, 201844 min

278: Sean Deveney | Sacrifice Will Define Celtics Success in 2018-19

Sean Deveney covers the NBA for Sporting News. Twitter: @SeanDeveny 16:40 Kyrie’s PT impact on Rozier’s next contract 20:00 Boston is the leader in the clubhouse for Kyrie longterm 26:00 Celtics-Warriors has roots that go back to Butler-Davidson 32:04 Adam Silver just gets it Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, September 2nd, 2018. Celtics Beat is powered by RX Bar and Boston Barber and Tattoo Company. Go to RXBar.com/celticsbeat and use the promo code CELTICS BEAT for 25% o...

Sep 02, 201842 min

277: Gary Washburn | What Can We Expect Out of Celtics Star Jayson Tatum?

Gary Washburn is the National NBA writer for the Boston Globe. Twitter: GwashburnGlobe 3:08 YouTube, Instagram helps keep the NBA a 365 day-a-year sport 12:08 Does Kyrie have a big enough voice? 21:00 Jayson Tatum OVERHYPED? 31:14 What's going on in Kawhi's head? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Celtics Beat is powered by RX Bar and by the Boston Barber & Tattoo Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 26, 201843 min
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