Ian Thomsen used to cover the NBA for Sports Illustrated and NBA.com. Ian joins the show to talk about the ascension of Jayson Tatum, how historically good the Celtics defense is, and KG's jersey retirement ceremony. Twitter: @IanThomsen 2:37 Celtics are on a roll 11:38 Tatum certainly looks capable of leading a Championship-level team this year 28:32 Can the defense make up for any lack of offense in the playoffs? 33:00 Should the Celtics be angling for playoff seeding? 37:57 KG’s retirement ce...
Mar 21, 2022•47 min
Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics for The Athletic. Jared joins his old stomping grounds to discuss Jayson Tatum's meteoric rise, to debate which Celtic should be the leading candidate for Defensive Player of the Year, and Isaiah Thomas' climb back into the NBA. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 5:37 Tatum is playing out of his mind 14:42 Is Tatum a superstar? 26:29 Who’s the best DPoY candidate on the Celtics? 44:32 Celtics rotation too small? 55:42 Isaiah was never a fit on this year’s team Availabl...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Sean Grande is the voice of the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins Adam to discuss the maturity of Jayson Tatum, Boston's ideal first round target, and the emergence of Ime Udoka's personality. Twitter: @SeanGrandePBP 5:31 Hard to say who the true contenders are 13:48 Celtics ideal first round matchup 25:06 Shouldn’t be a surprise that Boston struggled to start the year 32:00 Ime’s personality starting to show 36:22 Tatum outplayed Ja 43:07 This is the best version of Marcus Smart Availabl...
Mar 05, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Abby Chin is the sideline reporter for the Boston Celtics on NBC Sports Boston. Abby joins Adam and Evan to try and make sense of the surging Celtics, how Ime has adjusted over the course of the season, and which Williams is most deserving of "Most Improved". Twitter: @tvabby 8:10 The Celtics continue to look like a new team 14:47 Ime’s plan is working 21:31 How do we correctly evaluate the Celtics? 40:28 Tatum maturing this year 47:59 Rob for Most Improved Player Award? Available for download o...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr
Cedric Maxwell is a NBA Finals MVP and part of the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Max joins the show to discuss the Celtics recent winning streak, what Boston needs on the buyout market, and Ime Udoka's improvements. Twitter: @cedricmaxwell81 5:37 State of the Celtics at the ASB 10:41 How did Tatum and Brown change the Celtics trajectory? 19:30 Ime’s development as a coach 27:02 Derrick White trade is working better than expected 32:38 What should the Celtics be looking for in the buyout market? ...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Ian Thomsen used to cover the NBA for Sports Illustrated. Ian joins Adam and Evan to discuss the Celtics Trade Deadline, what to expect with Derrick White, the new look Sixers and Nets, and what Boston's future could look like. Twitter: @IanThomsen 3:13 Recapping the Celtics Trade Deadline 9:55 C’s becoming East Coast Spurs? 21:00 Brad is giving himself good flexibility 26:55 Philly has a better shot at winning the title right now 41:52 Did the Celtics give up too many picks? Available for downl...
Feb 11, 2022•49 min
Steve Bulpett covers the NBA for Heavy.com. Steve joins the show to discuss his recent piece on the rumors surrounding Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart's resurgence, and the Celtics front office. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 5:52 Is Jaylen Brown unhappy? 10:52 Jayson and Jaylen should fit better than this 14:41 Smart’s current play is ideal for the Jay’s 26:27 Getting more out of the young bench 41:35 Danny’s new role in Utah Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022. Celti...
Feb 03, 2022•56 min
Seth Landman is a former Fantasy Basketball writer for ESPN. Seth joins the show to discuss the change in the Celtics offense, the new and improved Jayson Tatum, and Ime Udoka's coaching development. Twitter: @slandman33 5:36 Has good health actually fixed the Celtics? 13:06 Can a Jay centric offense really work? 22:40 The key to unlocking the Celtics transition offense 39:54 Are the Celtics using Marcus Smart the right way? 43:46 Is Ime starting to learn on the job? Available for download on iT...
Jan 27, 2022•56 min
Brian Robb covers the Boston Celtics for MassLive. Join Brian, Adam, and Evan as they discuss Boston's recent trade for Bol Bol, what the Celtics need to address at the trade deadline, and whether trading for a point guard is realistic. Twitter: BrianTRobb 4:30 Boston trades for Bol Bol, PJ Dozier 9:50 What to expect at the trade deadline 21:13 Celtics are prioritizing getting under the tax line 27:28 Do we need to be concerned over Tatum’s shooting 32:44 What playmaking point guards are actuall...
Jan 21, 2022•44 min
Mark Murphy covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Herald. Mark joins the show to discuss the Celtics three-game win streak, trading the Jay's, and what the Celtics could do at the trade deadline. Twitter: @Murf56 4:35 Win against Indy show what Tatum and Brown can do 9:32 Celtics have easy 2nd half coming 19:57 DON’T BREAK UP THE JAYS 28:25 Is there something Boston can do with Schroder? 33:31 Favorite trade target? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, January 14th, 2022. ...
Jan 14, 2022•40 min
Chris Grenham covers the NBA for Forbes. Chris and Evan try to get through the Celtics worst loss of the season, if there's another bottom coming, what Brad Stevens can do, and what do the Jay's need? Twitter: @chrisgrenham 2:17 SURELY THIS IS ROCK BOTTOM RIGHT?! 10:27 What went wrong in the second half against the Knicks? 19:33 Udoka’s lineups don’t put his players in a position to succeed? 27:42 Udoka had the worst press conference possible 42:28 Celtics have the wrong team around Jayson and J...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Brendan Glasheen is the NEW play-by-play voice for the Maine Celtics. Brendan makes his debut on Celtics Beat discussing his new gig, the Celtics issues in the 4th quarter, and the team's lack of consistency. Twitter: @BrendanGlasheen 3:47 Addressing the Maine Celtics 16:37 What plagues the Celtics in the 4th quarters? 23:41 Minnesota loss is new rock bottom 29:17 What is the best moment of the Celtics past calendar year? 37:53 Celtics core four are ELITE Celtics Beat is available for download o...
Dec 30, 2021•55 min
Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac and the Celtics for Celtics Blog. Keith drops by the show to talk about Joe Johnson's role, Boston's ambitions at the trade deadline, and what to do about the COVID spikes around the league. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 6:37 Joe Johnson returns to the Celtics 24:37 Prichard is heating up thanks to COVID absences 33:18 Celtics Multiverse 39:35 Will Celtics be buyer or seller at the trade deadline? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, Decembe...
Dec 23, 2021•52 min
Sean Deveney covers the NBA for Heavy.com. Sean joins Adam to talk about the NBA's new COVID problem, what Brad should do about Marcus Smart, and Danny Ainge's new job. Twitter: @SeanDeveney 2:54 COVID re-emerging 13:30 The only way Jaylen and Jayson can co-exist 17:56 Should Brad explore trading Smart? 23:02 Celtics traded Kemba at the right time 28:08 Danny gets a new job with Utah Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, December 17, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline....
Dec 17, 2021•41 min
Ian Thomsen is a former writer for Sports Illustrated and NBA.com. Ian joins Adam and Evan to dissect the team's inconsistent play, the lessons the Celtics can learn from the first 26 games, and whether they should make a big play for Damian Lillard. Twitter: @IanThomsen. 5:00 We should have expected an up-and-down year 13:06 Guys are still adjusting to new roles 24:16 Is this the right core? 29:46 Can the Celtics trade for Dame Lillard? 38:32 Danny’s next job Available for download on iTunes an...
Dec 10, 2021•48 min
Gary Washburn covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for the Boston Globe. Gary drops in to talk about his impressions of Ime Udoka and his staff, the unfair criticisms hurled at Jayson Tatum, and the one simple fix for the Celtics offense. Twitter: @GWashburnGlobe 3:38 We are being too impatient with the Celtics 14:13 What is really plaguing the offense? 30:23 Is Boston that far off from the top of the East? 44:38 We need to calm down on the Tatum criticism Available for download on iTunes and S...
Dec 02, 2021•54 min
Alexandra Francisco is a writer at NESN. Alex joins Evan to make sense of the first quarter of games for the Boston Celtics. How stats can make the team look great, but when you factor other things in should fans really be this excited? Twitter: @ByAlFrancisco 10:45 Numbers that highlight Celtics turnaround 21:17 Nets game was winnable 31:23 Tatum’s ascending with free throws 47:10 Smart’s value summed up in one tweet 54:27 Dennis Schroder is more helpful than you think Available for download on...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Dan Shaughnessy is a long time beat writer for the Boston Globe and a multi-time author. Dan joins Adam and Evan to talk about his new book, "Wish it Lasted Forever", about the early 80's Celtics, his impressions of Ime Udoka, and if we can ever go back to covering teams like we used to. Twitter: @Dan_Shaughnessy 2:38 Getting inspired to write a book 15:45 Why the Celtics really traded Rick Roby 23:00 Will we ever get back to covering games? 33:21 Thoughts on the early parts of the season 39:38 ...
Nov 18, 2021•51 min
Sean Grande is the voice of the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins Adam to talk about the improvements in the Celtics defense, trading for Ben Simmons, and getting back to traveling with the team. Twitter: @SeanGrandePBP 7:25 Getting to know Ime Udoka 16:42 What to make of the season so far 27:00 Unconcerned about Tatum’s struggles 33:09 Did Smart’s comments actually ignite the team? 46:15 Celtics would NEVER trade Jaylen for Simmons Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursda...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Mike Gorman is the voice of the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. Mike joins Adam and Evan on Celtics Beat to discuss the turbulent start to Boston's season, can Jaylen and Jayson really coexist, and how he got his start in media. Twitter: @celticsvoice 5:25 We need more time to make definitive statements about this team 16:12 Is there too much noise already surrounding the Celtics? 26:47 Do Jaylen and Jayson make basketball sense? 51:03 Is there a hangover from last year Available on iTunes...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Mark Murphy covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Herald. It's MAILBAG SZN. Adam, Evan, and Mark tackle some of YOUR hardest hitting questions five games into another rough start. Twitter: @Murf56 4:32 Is Ime having trouble changing the culture? 17:00 What happened to team captains? 22:33 Was last year’s team more frustrating? 42:10 Measuring Tatum’s success via triple-doubles is stupid 47:09 Is Rob playing too much? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, October 28th, 202...
Oct 28, 2021•58 min
Abby Chin is a sideline reporter and a studio host for NBC Sports Boston. Abby Chin joins the show to talk about the Celtics first game of the season, the impact of Ime Udoka, and predictions for the rest of the season. Twitter: @tvabby 2:57 Jaylen shines in season opener 8:34 Early impressions of Ime Udoka 25:40 Are the Celtics too reliant on 3’s already? 36:13 Celtics pour love on Kemba 46:44 Predictions for 2021-2022 Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, October 21st, 202...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Cedric Maxwell is a Boston Celtics legend and is part of the broadcast team for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Max joins Adam and Evan to talk about his new book, the new coaching style of Ime Udoka, and who should be the Celtics captions for 2021-2022. Twitter: @CedricMaxwell81 2:30 Getting ready for a “normal” season 9:35 Cedric Maxwell’s new book 40:23 Takeaways from preseason 48:01 Who should be the captains for the Celtics? 53:04 Top-15 Celtics of All Time Available for download on iTune...
Oct 17, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Join Dan, Adam, and Evan as they get into Jaylan and Jayson's relationship, the starting five, Dennis Schroder's impact, and Aaron Nesmith....starting? Twitter: @StoolGreenie 4:31 Jaylen & Jayson address their relationship 18:56 Big takeaways early in camp 29:37 Should we already be worried about Josh Richardson? 34:32 Double bigs or more wings to start? 40:49 Dennis Schroder is already an excellent fit Available for download ...
Oct 08, 2021•55 min
Chris Grenham covers the NBA for Forbes.com. Twitter: @chrisgrenham. Chris joins Adam to discuss the differences between Ime Udoka and Brad Stevens and the early impressions from training camp! 3:09 Differences between Brad and Ime 13:15 Al Horford looks tremendous 19:08 Celtics want to play faster this year 24:07 Do Tatum and Brown need to be best friends? 31:15 Problems with COVID vaccinations league wide Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, September 30th, 2021. Celtics ...
Sep 30, 2021•44 min
Sean Deveney covers the NBA for Heavy.com. Sean joins Adam and Evan to discuss some of the turmoil surrounding the Timberwolves, Sixers, and Pelicans. How can the Celtics benefit from all of this chaos? Listen and find out! 5:43 Boston should keep an eye on Minnesota 9:52 Is Towns a better fit for Boston than Brown? 21:41 Ben Simmons trades could really benefit the Celtics 41:37 Zion drama in New Orleans 47:45 Jaylen’s interview with Marc Spears Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on T...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics for The Athletic. Jared joins Adam and Evan to discuss his travels around the world, how Dennis Schroder's personality actually fits in Boston, and if the Celtics offense needs some tweaking. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 6:44 Should we expect any more moves from the Boston Front Office? 17:22 Dennis Schroder’s personality fit? 32:30 Re-invention of the double-big lineup 37:57 What is the ideal rotation? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, S...
Sep 16, 2021•50 min
Ian Thomsen is a former NBA writer for Sports Illustrated and NBA.com. Ian joins Adam and Evan for a lengthy Paul Pierce discussion as Pierce gets ready to enter the Hall of Fame. They overlook Pierce's career, what truly made him unique, and his place in NBA history. Twitter: @IanThomsen 13:51 Pierce was always comfortable in his own skin 29:57 Was Pierce better than most remember? 35:04 Is Pierce a top-50 player? 56:06 Bill Russell’s greatness Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on F...
Sep 11, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Chris Forsberg is a Boston Celtics reporter for NBC Sports Boston. Chris and Adam get into how Boston can still attract that third star, what the Jay's can do to take the leap, and live reaction to the Celtics-Grizzlies trade! Twitter: @ChrisForsberg_ 6:13 What Jaylen and Jayson need to work on 12:16 Are we making too big of a deal of the Jay’s friendships 20:07 Dennis Schroder could conflict w/ chemistry 34:10 Celtics can still add another superstar 53:10 Celtics-Grizzlies trade live reaction A...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Gary Washburn covers the Celtics and the NBA for The Boston Globe. Gary joins Adam and Evan to talk about the Celtics offseason shakeups, Tatum's experience in the Olympics, and the Top-75 Players in NBA History. Twitter: @GWashburnGlobe 8:23 Brad equipped this team to be sneaky good 17:00 Ime will be more of a disciplinarian 32:26 Pritchard, Nesmith will have to fight for minutes 35:07 Should KG get his number retired? 43:46 NBA Top-75 Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, Au...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 4 min
