Chris Mannix is a Senior NBA Writer for Sports Illustrated. Chris stops by the show to talk about the Celtics chemistry, Tatum's MVP case, and why Boston should open the check book NOW for Grant Williams. Twitter: @SIChrisMannix 6:41 Hearing the Warriors celebrate has absolutely motivated this team 12:43 Tatum has a real chance at MVP 21:44 Questions about Mazzulla will come in the playoffs 29:42 Celtics should lock down Grant now 38:23 Predictions Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher o...
Oct 14, 2022•46 min
Sean Grande is the play-by-play voice for 98.5 The Sports Hub and the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the zoom to discuss the emergence of Sam Hauser, what Coach Mazzulla's plans are, how much should Boston prioritize health, and how deep the East is. Twitter: @SeanGrandepbp 5:25 Jaylen shouldn’t play the rest of the preseason 8:32 We heard last year that Hauser was going to play 24:21 What does it take for Mazzulla to not be back in ’23-’24 37:08 Celtics will use different bigs for dif...
Oct 07, 2022•58 min
Adam Himmelsbach covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Globe. Adam joins the LIVE show to react to the Celtics signing Blake Griffin, what he's hearing about Joe Mazzulla, and whether the new Celtics head coach needs some more experience help. Twitter: @AdamHimmelsbach 1:54 Breaking: Blake Griffin coming to Boston 7:12 A lot of confidence opinions surrounding Joe Mazzulla 12:14 Adding a big-name head coach seems unlikely 24:00 Live comments responses Available for download on iTunes and Stitc...
Sep 30, 2022•43 min
Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics for The Athletic. Jared joins the first EVER Celtics Beat LIVE to update us on the Udoka bombshell report. Afterwards, Adam and Evan get into what this means for the Celtics future and get into Rob Williams upcoming knee surgery. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 1:34 The latest news on Ime and the Celtics 15:43 Mazzulla could be a disaster as a head coach 21:46 Celtics have no excuse for delayed response 30:46 Talent > Coaching 40:52 Brad isn’t coming to the rescu...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Gary Washburn is the Senior NBA writer for the Boston Globe. Gary joins the show to pound the table for Carmelo Anthony, why he would be so valuable, and whether the Celtics really are the best team in the Eastern Conference. Twitter: @Gwasbhurnglobe 3:14 Can any of the training camp signees make it? 8:11 Melo was one of the Lakers highlights last year 14:40 Are we making to much of a deal of the last roster spot 35:29 Does Boston have the best roster in the East 43:00 Boston can be the 1 seed I...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Brian Barrett hosts Off The Pike for The Ringer. Brian joins the program to talk about Gallo's torn ACL, how to fill that roster spot the best, and is Tatum REALLY a Celtics lifer? Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 2:29 Gallo now out for the year 7:39 Can Boston really rely on Melo? 15:34 Ownership needs to open the check book again 25:36 What are the negatives surrounding signing Melo? 47:41 Thoughts on Bobby Manning’s EXCLUSIVE interview w/ Smart Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursd...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Keith Smith covers the Boston Celtics for CelticsBlog and the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss Boston's course with Gallo, the new load-management era, and should the C's look into signing Carmelo Anthony? Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 3:41 Celtics can be careful with Gallo’s knee injury 11:30 Slight panic? 19:54 Do the Jays REALLY need to be load managed? 34:30 Carmelo to Boston? 47:36 Do buyout guys matter? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, September 1st, ...
Sep 01, 2022•55 min
Sean Deveney is an NBA Insider for Heavy.com. Sean joins Adam and Evan to discuss the end of the Durant-Brown rumors, Brad's way of building a roster, and Tatum opening up to the national media. Twitter: @SeanDeveney 5:05 Closing the book on the Durant drama 15:14 Brad always works in silence, but yet is transparent 25:36 Does Brad still need help? 28:21 Plan on the Celtics letting all TPE’s expire 42:23 Tatum’s photoshoot w/ Durant wasn’t the best look Available for download on iTunes and Stitc...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Mark Murphy covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Herald. Mark joins the crew to talk about why KD doesn't make sense for Boston, Jaylen's love for Boston, and the wrinkles of the 2022-2023 schedule. Twitter: @Murf56 2:43 Celtics Beat is ahead of the curve 10:02 Is everyone in agreement on the roster? 19:03 We know Jaylen and Jayson love each other 27:15 Jaylen Brown is important to the Boston community 37:25 Breaking down the Celtics 2022-23 schedule Available for download on iTunes and Stit...
Aug 18, 2022•53 min
Ian Thomsen is a former writer for Sports Illustrated and NBA.com. Ian joins the show to break down why Boston should be more patient in trading for Kevin Durant. Twitter: @IanThomsen 3:17 Kevin Durant is probably getting traded 11:31 Jaylen Brown is the best player in any reported deal 21:23 Can you trust Durant? 28:28 Boston is the perfect place for KD 35:02 Depth will be the Celtics biggest strengths Available on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, August 11th, 2022. Celtics Beat is powered by B...
Aug 11, 2022•50 min
Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist at Heavy.com. Steve joins the show to break down every angle of the Kevin Durant-Jaylen Brown trade saga. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 3:11 Durant will most likely be in Brooklyn next year 12:52 Trading Durant would be shortsighted 23:19 Celtics versatile defense concerns coaches around the league 35:19 Jaylen Brown always comes back improved 41:08 Was Jaylen-White-picks ever really on the table? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Cedric Maxwell is a former player for the Boston Celtics and is a part of the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Cedric joins the show to talk about the passing of Bill Russell and what we need to do honor him correctly. 2:15 Bill Russell is the best player ever 8:18 Did we give Russell enough respect while he was alive? 21:10 Russell is the true definition of a legend 27:27 Everyone paid respect to a true titan 37:09 There will never be another Bill Russell Available for download on iTunes and Stitc...
Jul 31, 2022•46 min
Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins Evan to discuss their Summer League crushes, letting the TPE expire, and Grant Williams' love for talking. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 5:43 Summer League crushes 18:32 JD Davison is more polished than expected 27:46 Did Kabengele earn the final big rotation spot? 38:52 Letting the TPE expire is a wasted opportunity 49:05 LeBron calls Tatum a “beast” 57:02 What does Grant’s next contract look like? Available for download on iTunes ...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared and Adam get into Boston's new additions, the roster crunch, and why Marcus Smart is the team's starting point guard. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 3:47 Brad’s tenure is refreshingly honest 12:05 Celtics won’t use full Fournier TPE amount 21:53 Both Celtics big additions have long followed Boston 33:19 Smart is still the starting PG 40:45 What to do with Payton Prtichard? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, ...
Jul 15, 2022•51 min
Brian Barrett is a host for WEEI. Barrett drops by to help put a bow on the Malcolm Brogdon trade, what Boston needs in a big man, and who he's most excited for this Summer League. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 3:17 Brogdon trade shows ownership is willing to spend 14:36 New additions will help whole roster stay fresh throughout regular season 24:05 Did Danny hold this team back? 28:55 Is Aron Baynes the final piece? 44:26 Favorite Celtics Summer League Guys Available for download on iTunes and Stit...
Jul 10, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac and is a writer for Celtics Blog. Keith joins the show during BREAKING NEWS as Boston swings a trade for Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon. Keith and Adam break down the trade, the Danilo Gallinari signing, and what the Celtics next move is. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 4:18 Is Danilo Gallinari going to be a good fit? 14:16 How could Boston fill out the rest of the roster? 26:53 CELTICS TRADE FOR BROGDON 35:45 Brad continues to crush trades 46:19 Should the Celtics g...
Jul 01, 2022•58 min
The gang joins the show for the first time to discuss the Celtics offseason. Members: Adam, Evan, Seth Landman, and Corey Goodman. Why the Celtics NEED to use that big TPE, should Boston bolster it's big man rotation, stop saying the Celtics need a point guard, and MORE in this episode. 2:27 Will the Celtics use the big TPE? 26:34 Does Boston really need more big-man depth? 36:28 Celtics options for the MLE 47:32 Should the C’s trade Jaylen for Durant? 50:29 The Celtics DO NOT NEED A POINT GUARD...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Sean Grande is the play-by-play announcer for the Boston Celtics Radio Network and 98.5 The Sports Hub. Sean chats with Adam and Evan about the roller coaster Celtics season, what went wrong in the Finals, and what the next step for Jayson Tatum. Twitter: @SeanGrandePBP 5:13 Be upset Boston couldn’t win the title 15:13 Jayson Tatum is going to carry the burden of being a top player 21:54 Golden State was the better team 44:05 Where does Tatum go from here? !:00:00 Keeping Al fresh needs to be a ...
Jun 18, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Abby Chin is the Celtics sideline reporter for NBC Sports Boston. Abby joins the show to talk about NBA fashion, Boston's defensive prowess, and the historical journey of the '21-22 Boston Celtics. Twitter: @tvabby 8:39 When is okay to get overly excited about this series 16:10 Boston SHOULD win the NBA Finals 19:41 Celtics in historical context 33:16 Keys to winning the series Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, June 9th, 2022. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG! Go ...
Jun 10, 2022•44 min
Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Writer for Heavy.com. Steve joins the show to talk about the Celtics journey to the Finals, where Boston has advantages over Golden State, and to give predictions! Twitter: @SteveBHoop 2:32 Celtics journey to the Finals is shocking 5:10 Does Finals experience matter? 15:30 Where do the Celtics have the biggest edge? 29:03 Tatum has cemented himself as a superstar 45:49 Ime has the Celtics believing in each other Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thurs...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Seth Landman is a former writer for ESPN Fantasy Sports. Pull up a chair and relax while Evan and Seth chat about the mistakes made in Game 6, the the challenges of this series, and how Boston advance to the NBA Finals. Twitter: @slandman33 4:12 Boston meltdown at the end of the game 12:07 The wonky stats that explain this series 23:17 Boston’s slow pace is killing them 30:14 Rob Williams is the key 41:26 Keys to Game 7 Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Saturday, May 28th, 2022. C...
May 29, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Ian Thomsen is a former NBA writer for NBA.com and Sports Illustrated. Ian joins the show to talk about Brad Stevens' impact on this team, the importance of Marcus Smart, and the maturity of Jayson Tatum. Twitter: @IanThomsen 3:58 It might be the perfect storm for the Celtics 11:17 Brad Stevens fingerprints are all over this team 25:28 Celtics LOOK like the better team 33:00 Tatum’s maturity is on full display 44:32 Smart’s importance Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, May ...
May 20, 2022•59 min
Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics for The Athletic. Jared drops by the show to discuss the Celtics chances in Game 6, the magnitude of this series, Tatum's struggles, and more. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 2:02 This series is exhausting 12:28 Smart isn’t the problem right now 21:32 Giannis might be wearing down the Celtics 32:44 Is White getting enough credit? 39:00 Celtics come up short in certain awards Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, May 12th, 2022. Celtics Beat is p...
May 13, 2022•45 min
Sean Deveney is a NBA Editor for Heavy.com. Sean drops by the program to chat about the Celtics defensive performances, Jaylen Brown, and what to do about Al Horford's contract. Twitter: @SeanDeveney 2:27 What to expect in Game 3 9:29 Will the Bucks continue to allow Boston to shoot open threes? 15:44 Game 2 was a defensive anomaly 20:00 Can the Celtics continue to “stifle” Giannis 36:00 Should the Celtics keep Al Horford? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, May 5th, 2022....
May 06, 2022•51 min
Mark Murphy covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Herald. Mark joins the show to wrap up Boston's series against the Nets, what the Celtics should do about Giannis, and the C's getting tougher at the right time. Twitter: @Murf56 1:37 …are things breaking the Celtics way? 11:11 Game One set the tone for the Nets series 18:04 What should the defensive strategy be against the Bucks? 27:20 Can we take anything away from the Bulls-Bucks series? 36: 29 Should Boston be the favorites? 45:22 Celtics ...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Brian Barrett is a host for WEEI. Brian makes his Celtics Beat debut! Barrett and Valenti riff on the Celtics 2-0 start, the importance of Al Horford, and if the Nets can do anything to take the series. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 2:59 The best stat of the first two games 16:18 Nets started game two with knockout punches 32:40 Al Horford has been the second best player in this series 41:25 Keys to game three 50:44 Why is everyone salty over Smart? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on T...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Gary Washburn covers the Celtics and the rest of the NBA for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the show to discuss the health of Rob Williams, the keys to a series victory, and Boston's new roster management strategy. Twitter: @GwashburnGlobe 1:59 Nets didn’t really play well against the Cavs 14:55 Where’s the Celtics biggest advantage against the Nets? 23:30 Is round 1 the best time to play the Nets? 27:40 Update on Rob Williams 43:00 Boston made the right decision to play Brooklyn Available for dow...
Apr 14, 2022•57 min
Chris Forsberg covers the Celtics for NBC Sports Boston and has the best hair on the Celtics Beat. Chris joins the program to discuss Rob Williams, Ime Udoka, and why Chris is NOT afraid of Kevin Durant and the Nets. Twitter: @chrisforsberg_ 3:06 Should the Celtics really be worried about the Nets? 11:05 Offensive progression puts C’s at the top at the contender list 14:21 What could derail the Celtics in the playoffs 21:10 When will we see Rob Williams? 28:43 Ime riding starters too long Availa...
Apr 08, 2022•35 min
Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins Adam Kaufman to discuss Robert Williams' meniscus injury and how this will impact the Celtics moving forward. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 0:30 Evan Valenti is to blame 5:13 Robert Williams Tears Meniscus & will he return? 12:07 How Rob's absence will impact the C's 21:04 What team should the Celtics avoid? 25:52 Celtics frustrated by officials 32:35 Unvaccinated Celtics? 43:18 What seed should the Celtics target? 47:04 Wh...
Mar 31, 2022•58 min
Mike Gorman is the voice of the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. Mike joins Adam and Evan to discuss the surging Celtics, the importance of Rob Williams, and how long Mike has left behind the headset. Twitter: @celticsvoice 1:32 We’ve never seen a turnaround like this 13:39 What could derail a NBA Finals appearance? 20:21 Rob Williams is the Celtics X Factor in the playoffs 31:50 The Jay’s vs Bird and McHale 42:44 Next name to go in the rafters Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher ...
Mar 25, 2022•55 min
