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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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335: Celtics 2019-2020 Season Predictions w/ Marc D'Amico

Marc D'Amico is a reporter/analyst for the Boston Celtics and Celtics.com. Twitter: @Marc_DAmico 2:03 Rozier’s reception 7:19 Almost all aboard the Hayward hype train 11:55 Jayson Tatum will be team MVP 27:48 Potential trade? 35:50 How far do they go? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, October 6th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus on your next deposit of $55 or more! Learn more about your ad choi...

Oct 06, 201946 min

334: Boston Smart Staying Patient with Jaylen's Next Contract w/ Sean Deveney

Sean Deveney covers the NBA for Heavy.com. Twitter: @SeanDeveney 2:53 Closure on Kyrie 30:31 How to approach Jaylen’s next contract 41:48 Is Hayward’s year solely based on confidence? 46:27 Year 3 NEEDS to be a big year for Tatum Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Monday, September 30th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.Ag. Go to BetOnline.Ag and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus on your first deposit of $55 or more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Sep 30, 201956 min

The Lead

The Lead is hosted by sports writer Kavitha Davidson and Peabody award-winning journalist Anders Kelto, who will take you close to the story through comprehensive reporting, fascinating clips, and exclusive interviews you won’t hear anywhere else. To subscribe click here: https://apple.co/2lVOmea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 201911 min

333: Celtics on Team USA are NOT Losers w/ Mark Murphy

Mark Murphy covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Herald. Twitter: @Murf56 1:54 Twitter mailbag 7:40 Hayward an All-Star? 17:39 Big men on the market? 31:10 Celtics on Team USA aren’t losers Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, September 22nd, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus on your next deposit of $55 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 201943 min

332: Celtics Players Already Closer to Kemba than Kyrie w/ Michael Pina

Michael Pina covers the NBA for SB Nation. Twitter: @MichaelPVina 5:08 FIBA is more of a celebration of the growth of the game around the world 15:45 Did Team USA practice and buy-in enough 20:29 Jaylen was the biggest positive of FIBA 33:38 Brad on learning from last year Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday September 15th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the promo code CLNS50 to get a 50% bonus on your first deposit of $55 or more! L...

Sep 15, 201948 min

331: Gordon Hayward Should Come Off BENCH to Start 2019 w/ Gary Washburn

Gary Washburn covers the NBA for The Boston Globe. Twitter: @GwashburnGlobe 6:49 Team USA experience is essential for Celtics 16:18 Celtics place in a wide open East 22:34 Is Brad Stevens coaching for his job? 33:29 Temper expectations for Gordon Hayward 47:17 Smart should start 53:23 Bill Fitch should have been inducted into the Hall of Fame sooner Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday September 8th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the...

Sep 08, 20191 hr 9 min

330: Is This Summer More Important for Jaylen or Jayson w/ Tom Westerholm

Tom Westerholm covers the Celtics for MassLive. Twitter: @Tom_NBA 3:00 Changes to the NBA calendar to make summer less boring 10:42 Is this a bigger summer for Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown? 24:30 Are we being force-fed Celtics quotes? 29:46 What to make of the minute allocations? 31:47 Carsen Edwards could earn time early Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 201939 min

329: How the Celtics Benefit from Team USA Experience w/ Brian Robb

Brian Robb covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Sports Journal. Twitter: @BrianTRobb 2:51 Takeaways from the Team USA Scrimmages 9:00 What to make of Marcus Smart becoming Captain America 15:58 Should Danny Ainge lock in on this core? 30:53 Hayward sounds ready for the season 38:08 No one won the Kyrie-IT deal Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday August 23rd, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus on ...

Aug 23, 201955 min

328: Al Horford Left Boston Similarly to Ray Allen and MORE w/ Sean Grande

Sean Grande is the play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics on 98.5 The Sports Hub and The Boston Celtics Radio Network. Twitter: @SeanGrandePBP 16:00 Last year was slightly predictable 19:55 What happened on THAT flight 23:35 Early schedule dissection 33:00 Kyrie will be BAFFLED by how much anger there is against him in Boston 42:15 Danny almost let the Celtics get too old Celtics Beat is available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday August 18th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetO...

Aug 18, 20191 hr 9 min

327: This Season is Most Important for Brad Stevens w/ Scott Souza

Scott Souza covers the Boston Celtics for CLNS Media. Twitter: @Scott_Souza 2:49 Team USA experience is good for the C’s 11:22 Exit interviews 25:30 Who does this season mean the most to? 33:08 Kemba has to be more than just talk 39:01 Tatum says he will be more vocal this year Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday August 11th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus on your first deposit of $55! Learn more...

Aug 11, 201954 min

326: Digging Through Kyrie's Early Season Quotes w/ Chris Forsberg

Chris Forsberg covers the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. Twitter: @ChrisForsberg_ 3:00 Creating content at NBC Sports Boston 13:56 Is Marcus Smart THE leader of the Celtics? 21:54 Digging through Kyrie’s quotes early in the season 33:18 Should Danny have traded Kyrie mid-season? 43:32 What do you need to see from Jaylen to give him the max? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday August 4th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to CLNSMedia.com/celticsbeat and...

Aug 04, 201957 min

325: Everyone Expects More From Tatum, Including Himself w/ Bob Ryan

Bob Ryan is a former American sportswriter for The Boston Globe. He has been described as "the quintessential American sportswriter”. - @GlobeBobRyan 1:30 - Celtics taking a plunge on Tacko Fall 8:22 - Could young Celtics learn valuable lessons at USA World Cup training camp? 16:04 - Alright with Jayson Tatum’s talk over lower NBA2K rating? 25:28 - Tatum reshaping his game this offseason 29:35 - Al Horford responds to Danny Ainge’s tampering acquisitions 32:27 - Around the NBA - Kyrie a wrecking...

Jul 28, 201948 min

324: Williams, Edwards are Two of the Biggest Steals of the 2019 Draft w/ Cole Zwicker

Cole Zwicker is the co-founder of The Stepien. Twitter: @colezwicker 8:18 Romeo Langford is a worthwhile gamble because of his tough 16:08 Grant Williams should have gone top-10 25:47 How did Carsen Edwards slip? 32:18 Tremont Waters would have been top-5 pick if he were 6’3” 38:20 Tacko Fall is a worthwhile experiment Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to CLNSMedia.com/celticsbeat and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus on your first...

Jul 21, 201947 min

323: Summer League Standouts w/ Jared Weiss

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics for The Athletic. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 7:15 Kyrie should say good-bye the same way Horford did 15:38 Leveling expectations for Tacko Fall 30:15 Summer League standouts 56:35 Resetting the NBA landscape Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday July 12th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by Quip and BetOnline.AG. Go to GetQuip.com/celtics for a free refill on your first toothbrush purchase. Go to CLNSMedia.com/celticsbeat and use the promo code ...

Jul 12, 20191 hr 24 min

322: With No Kyrie Tatum, Hayward Will be All Stars w/ Ian Thomsen

Ian Thomsen used to cover the NBA for Sports Illustrated and NBA.com. Twitter: @IanThomsen 3:17 Catching up on summer moves 13:31 What’s different about Kemba Walker 24:07 What’s the Celtics next big move? 34:05 Kyrie was a bad influence on Tatum’s game 38:22 What can we expect from Hayward 47:05 The Nets are going to be a reality show Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday July 5th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.ag. Go to CLNSMedia.com/celticsbeat and use the promo...

Jul 05, 20191 hr 17 min

321: Kemba Walker Will Make Everyone Better if he Joins Celtics w/ Jeff Goodman

Jeff Goodman covers basketball on all levels for Stadium and CLNS. Twitter: @GoodmanHoops 3:24 - Kemba won’t be wow’ed by someone coming in at the 11th hour 10:11 Ainge is smart to move off of Horford 21:52 Kemba will make everyone better 27:13 Gordon Hayward won’t be content being the 3rd banana and that’s a good thing 31:41 Marcus Smart is untouchable 33:00 Big guy possibilities 54:34 Kyrie is Robin, not Batman 1:04:00 New Celtics assistants Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Fri...

Jun 28, 20191 hr 14 min

320: The Celtics Rebounded Well in the 2019 NBA Draft w/ Tom Westerholm

Tom Westerholm covers the Boston Celtics for MassLive. Twitter: @Tom_NBA 5:31 Grant Williams was the Celtics best pick of the night 11:52 Even with a fixed thumb Langford’s shot needs work 16:39 Williams is the perfect fit for Boston 32:00 Celtics Free Agency woes 44:59 What do the Celtics do at center? 55:07 Short-term analysis of LA Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday June 21st, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.ag. Go to CLNSMedia.com/celticsbeat and use the promo...

Jun 21, 20191 hr 8 min

319: No Kyrie, No Davis, What else is possible for Celtics w/ Keith Smith

Keith Smith covers the NBA for Yahoo! Sports and Real GM. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 4:44 Kyrie looks like he’s out the door 15:21 Should the Celtics bring back Rozier? 26:50 Would trading for Davis be worth it? 41:19 Celtics draft picks 42:50 Twitter questions Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday June 16th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to CLNSMedia.com/celticsbeat and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus on your deposit Learn more about your ad choices....

Jun 16, 20191 hr 2 min

318: Kyrie is as Good as GONE with Mark Murphy

Mark Murphy covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Herald. Twitter: @Murf56 8:57 Kyrie gone? 22:22 Did Kyrie ever even want to be here? 33:28 Who else didn’t buy-in this year? 39:30 Bringing Terry back? 46:20 Paul Pierce wheelchair game Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, June 9th 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to CLNSMedia.com/celticsbeat and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus on your next deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Jun 09, 201956 min

317: A Celtics Offseason Mailbag w/ Sean Deveney

Sean Deveney has covered the NBA for 20 years. Twitter: @SeanDeveney 3:23 Should be an interesting summer 5:51 What is the Celtics “Plan A” this offseason? 14:29 Deveney: Davis ends up on a different team this summer 19:52 Celtics-Rockets potential trade partners? 43:54 NBA Finals thoughts with a Celtics lens Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, June 2nd 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to CLNSMedia.com/celticsbeat and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonu...

Jun 02, 201955 min

316: Aron Baynes on What Went Wrong w/ Celtics Season | Adam Himmelsbach on Kyrie's Next Move

Aron Baynes is a center for the Boston Celtics. Adam Himmelsbach is the Boston Celtics beat writer for the Boston Globe. Twitter: @aronbaynes @adamhimmelsbach 5:08 Celtics didn’t listen to Brad enough 10:32 Kyrie is a great addition to ANY team 21:38 Kyrie is one of very few who know his decision 32:48 Brown vs Tatum as a trade asset 47:02 Smart is the captain of the team Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, May 26th 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG! The Stanley ...

May 26, 20191 hr 3 min

315: Explaining Terry Rozier's Bizarre Media Tour w/ Gary Washburn

Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for the Boston Globe. Twitter: @Gwashburnglobe 1:25 What’s the deal with Terry Rozier? 11:15 Contrasting ’08 with ’18-’19 35:23 Unclear roles doomed the season 41:30 Kyrie’s future 51:30 Explaining Kyrie’s weird walk year Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher Monday, May 20th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by Quip. Go to getquip.com/celtics and get your first refill for free when you purchase your first electric toothbrush. Learn more about your ad ch...

May 20, 20191 hr 26 min

314: Kendrick Perkins on the 2019 Boston Celtics

Kendrick Perkins is a former center for the Boston Celtics. Twitter: @KendrickPerkins 9:50 Celtics Pride is bigger than Kyrie Irving 13:50 Kyrie’s teammates want him gone 16:00 Celtics would still be 4th without Kyrie Irving 25:33 Kyrie is gone 28:50 Big summer for Gordon Hayward 30:35 Guys got angry that Hayward got minutes early 45:45 Jaylen Brown over Jayson Tatum Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, May 11th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to CLNSMedia....

May 12, 20191 hr 3 min

313: What are the Big Questions Surrounding the Celtics Heading Into Game Four w/ Adam Kaufman and Evan Valenti

Adam Kaufman and Evan Valenti discuss whether the Celtics can survive with Jaylen Brown as the team's best player. Twitter: @AdamMKaufman @EvanValenti 9:00 Celtics lost Game 3 because they got in their own heads 13:24 Is Jaylen Brown the best player for the Celtics in this series? 21:46 Defense is the team’s biggest issue 32:34 What’s the one thing the Celtics need to do to win this series Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, May 5th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnlin...

May 05, 201953 min

312: A John Havlicek Tribute Show | Legendary Celtics Voices Remember Boston Great

Bob Ryan, Cedric Maxwell, and Mike Gorman tell stories about one of the greatest Celtics ever. Twitter: @GlobeBobRyan; @celticsvoice 5:32 Red Auerbach on John Havlicek 7:53 Bob Ryan’s favorite memories 24:38 Cedric Maxwell dishes on Hondo 41:35 Mike Gorman reflects on Havlicek Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 28th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and Quip. Go to CLNSMedia.com/Celticsbeat for a 50% bonus on your next deposit. Go to GetQuip.com/celtics t...

Apr 28, 20191 hr 3 min

311: Marc D'Amico | Celtics Cruise Past Pacers, Prepare for Bucks

Marc D'Amico is a reporter/analyst for the Boston Celtics. Twitter: Marc_DAmico. 3:06 What to make of the Celtics play vs Pacers 7:25 Erotic City is back 10:55 Hayward becoming a real factor on both ends 22:08 Bucks are different this year 30:42 Marcus Smart update 37:14 Rozier vs Bledsoe and Hill 45:49 How is Brad different from his first playoff performance? 49:47 Kyrie getting caught up in the moment? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Monday, April 22nd, 2019. Celtics Beat is p...

Apr 22, 20191 hr 2 min

310: Bob Ryan | Celtics in Prime Spot to Advance, Questions After Round One

Bob Ryan is a Former Columnist for the Boston Globe. Twitter: @GlobeBobRyan 1:38 Celtics screwed without Marcus Smart? 10:08 Can Rozier be a different player than regular season? 19:32 What to make of Kyrie this year? 26:42 Kyrie’s future in Boston 32:37 What happens if they lose to the Bucks? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 14th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.Ag. Go to CLNSMedia.com/CelticsBeat and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus on your fir...

Apr 14, 201949 min

309: Sean Grande | 2019 Playoffs: Previewing Celtics Chances Against Pacers

Sean Grande is the play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics on 98.5 The Sports Hub and the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Twitter: @SeanGrandePBP 8:05 Feeling optimistic about playoff chances? 16:15 Celtics should be thrilled they’re playing the Pacers 19:04 Injuries a problem? 27:01 Hayward is a different player 30:23 Kyrie set the bar for himself really high Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Monday, April 8th, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and Robinhood. Go to CL...

Apr 07, 201943 min

308: Brian Robb | Appreciation for Celtics Big Man Aron Baynes

Brian Robb covers the Celtics for Boston Sports Journal. Twitter: @BrianTRobb 4:37 Should the Celtics have tanked to play the Sixers in the first round? 9:39 Aron Baynes Appreciation 13:28 New lineup here to stay? 27:03 More important offensive piece: Tatum or Morris? 38:17 Kyrie leaves, what's next? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 31st, 2019. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to CLNSMedia.com/celticsbeat for a 50% bonus on your first deposit! Learn more ...

Mar 31, 201948 min

307: Kyle Draper | Isaiah Thomas Made the Celtics Who They Are Today

Kyle Draper is a studio host for Celtics shows on NBC Sports Boston. Twitter: @KyleDraperTV 6:48 What does it take to become one of Kyle Draper’s “guys”? 9:18 Celtics have better energy and spirit now 18:45 Tatum needs to be more aggressive for the C’s to make a deep run 26:58 Thomas trade one of Danny’s best 33:36 Playoff seeding shaping up for C’s Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 24th, 2019. Go to CLNSMedia.com/CELTICSBEAT and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% b...

Mar 24, 201941 min
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