Seth Landman is a former writer for ESPN Fantasy. Seth joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics hot start, why Kristaps Porzingis is still concerning, and what to make of Joe Mazzulla's rotations. Twitter: @slandman33 7:15 Celtics are closing games against good teams 13:28 Porzingis’ does so much for the offensive spacing 20:11 Does Boston miss Marcus Smart 42:40 Brown could feast on the right opportunities Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, October 29th, 2023. Cel...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr
Drew Carter is the new play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics and NBC Sports Boston. Drew joins Adam to talk about the interview/audition process, Mike Gorman's advice to him, and how special this Celtics team can really be. Twitter: @Drewdle25 3:14 Getting the job with the Celtics 21:06 Reactions from the audience 25:39 Advice from Gorman 32:35 …the Celtics are going to be really good Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 20th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan D...
Oct 21, 2023•53 min
Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the show to discuss the run Payton Pritchard is on, the greatness of Jrue Holiday, and the new attitude of Joe Mazzulla. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 3:11 First impression of Payton Pritchard 15:35 Celtics made all the right moves this summer 19:08 Holiday off the bench would be shocking 28:44 Does Mazzulla seem different? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, October 13th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered...
Oct 14, 2023•58 min
Adam Himmelsbach covers the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Adam joins the program to help break down everything Jrue Holiday, Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla's new outlook, and how Boston best matches up with the Bucks. Twitter: @adamhimmelsbach 4:47 Holiday press conference vibes off the charts 10:11 Jrue trade felt different from the beginning 16:33 White extension coming? 27:26 Former Celtics hanging out more 34:03 How to the C’s stack up with the Bucks? Available for download on iTunes and ...
Oct 06, 2023•53 min
Abby Chin is a Celtics sideline reporter for NBC Sports Boston. Abby joins the program to discuss the new-look Eastern Conference, if Boston should make a move for Jrue Holiday, and what she's looking forward to the most with media day around the corner. Twitter: @tvabby 3:16 We hear from the Brogdon camp 10:15 Does Jrue Holliday make sense for the Celtics? 17:01 Can Boston afford to trade Al or Rob? 29:55 Should the Bucks be favorites in the East? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on...
Sep 29, 2023•48 min
Adam and Evan take the show to address the Malcolm Brogdon story, everyone working out in Boston, and address some breaking news FOR ONCE. 3:15 Brogdon story has gotten out of control 10:08 Could Malcolm still be traded? 21:03 Pierce and Tatum working out together 25:31 Lamar Stevens breaking news! Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, September 22nd, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go to FanDuel.com/Boston and get $200 in bonus bets when you make your first $5 wager...
Sep 23, 2023•39 min
Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss Boston's injury risks, Blake Griffin, and the new rules to curb load management. Twitter: @GwashburnGlobe 6:19 Celtics have history of downplaying injuries 10:11 Tatum’s wrist okay? 31:25 Does Mazzulla want Blake back? 36:00 How the new performance rules affect the Celtics? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, September 14th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go to FanDuel.c...
Sep 15, 2023•57 min
Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to go over Jeff Goodman's exclusive interview with Jayson Tatum, Blake Griffin's potential comeback, and what to do about the last roster spot. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 4:04 Tatum’s interview w/ Jeff Goodman 12:17 Do the Celtics need the “in your face leader”? 22:11 Blake Griffin should be a target Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, September 7th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go...
Sep 07, 2023•39 min
On the latest episode of Celtics Beat, Evan Valenti is joined by CelticsBlog writer and How 'Bout Them Celtics host Jack Simone to talk hoops! The two discuss the latest Celtics move of signing Svi Mykhailiuk, their thoughts on the signing, and Boston's overall roster build in comparison to the rest of the league. Are the Celtics too top-heavy? Are they just the Phoenix Suns of the Eastern Conference? Join in and check out the latest Celtics Beat Podcast as we discuss! Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA 0:...
Sep 04, 2023•48 min
Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the Celtics depth concerns, how the Porzingis trade could define Brad's legacy, and whether Jimmy Butler is the new Paul Pierce. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 3:57 Did the Celtics ask Porzingis to sit out FIBA? 12:24 Is it possible Boston has a slow start? 36:27 Porzingis trade could sink Stevens 43:38 Does Boston need another defensive wing? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 25th, 2023. ...
Aug 26, 2023•58 min
Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to discuss the '23-'24 schedule, Kristaps Porzingis' foot injury, and Payton Pritchard's place in the rotation. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 6:47 Celtics schedule notes 13:51 Is Boston going to take the in-season tournament seriously? 33:46 Celtics over/under 43:08 Porzingis will nurse a foot injury all season Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 18th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Sean Grande is the voice of the Celtics for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the show to discuss his future with the Celtics and what Boston could be in store for with Kristaps Porzingis. Twitter: @SeanGrandepxp 3:22 This year should be about celebrating Mike Gorman 14:19 The origins of “GOT IT” 24:18 Defense of Kevin Brown 38:02 Get used to nagging Porzingis injuries Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on August 10th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! GO to FanDuel...
Aug 11, 2023•58 min
Seth Landman is a former writer for ESPN Fantasy. Seth drops by to discuss the downside to the Porzingis addition, what the Celtics still need to do to the roster, and why Nikola Jokic is so great. Twitter: @slandman33 7:33 Can’t bank on KP duplicating last year 20:14 Celtics need more connectors 33:52 Celtics shouldn’t be title favorites Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, August 6th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go to FanDuel.com/Boston and select your Super B...
Aug 07, 2023•51 min
Chris Forsberg is a Celtics sideline reporter and in-studio host for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the program to talk about Mike Gorman's upcoming departure, Jaylen Brown's extension, and maybe Payton Pritchard's role won't be so different. Twitter: @chrisforsberg_ 5:31 Mike Gorman’s swan song 21:12 Jaylen’s contract is anti-climactic 30:36 Is Derrick White next? 39:02 Might not be enough PG minutes for Pritchard if everyone is healthy 43:00 TMAC A CELTIC?!?! Available for download on iTunes a...
Jul 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Bobby Manning covers the Celtics for CLNS Media and Boston Sports Journal. Bobby joins Evan to discuss Jaylen's new project, Oshae Brissett, and why the defense could be BETTER. Twitter: @RealBobManning 6:14 We need to add Jaylen’s off-court contributions when discussing his contract 17:31 Porzingis has already shown he’s willing to sacrifice 25:12 Celtics personnel could be better defensively 34:40 Offsetting the loss of Grant Williams Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, J...
Jul 22, 2023•54 min
Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy Sports. Steve joins the program to chat about the potential ways both the Celtics and Jaylen Brown can get creative on Brown's supermax deal, why Joe Mazzulla needs a bigger leash, and how Brad could update the roster. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 5:35 Jaylen’s extension delay isn’t abnormal 18:14 Going back to double-bigs should help Jays 25:36 Making trades midseason will be harder this year 44:38 Sam Cassell comes back to Boston Available for download...
Jul 17, 2023•56 min
Sean Deveney is a NBA insider and a content creator for Heavy Sports. Sean joins the program to talk about Wemby-mania, Jordan Walsh's early impressions, and how Brad Stevens needs to fill out the rest of the roster. Twitter: @SeanDeveney 4:11 Social Media reaction to Wemby 12:58 Jordan Walsh shows his range 26:15 There’s still mental toughness on this team 35:09 Anything meaningful delaying the Brown super-max? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, July 9th, 2023. Celtics Bea...
Jul 09, 2023•50 min
David Aldridge covers the Washington Wizards for The Athletic and is a sideline reporter for Turner Sports. David joins the program to discuss Kristaps Porzingis' fit in Boston, how the Celtics offense looks with a new weapon, and what to make of all of the Damian Lillard drama. Twitter: @davidaldridgedc 2:43 Boston HAD to shake things up 11:36 How Porzingis makes the Celtics harder to guard 21:13 KP is elite at the rim 31:20 What is the hold up with Jaylen’s contract? Available for download on ...
Jul 03, 2023•52 min
Brian Robb covers the Celtics for MassLive. Brian joins the program to talk about the Marcus Smart trade and the impact of Kristaps Porzingis. After, Adam and Evan discuss whether the Smart trade is a vote of confidence in Jaylen Brown. Twitter: @BrianTRobb 7:19 Smart trade means there’s another one coming 19:31 Pressure is clearly solely on the Jay’s 36:34 Celtics have most star power in Eastern Conference 44:35 Marcus trade is vote of confidence in Jaylen Available for download on iTunes and S...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the NBA Finals, whether the Celtics have a Denver-like run in them, and why Boston needs tougher players. Twitter: @gwashburnblobe 11:15 Denver wasn’t unbeatable 25:21 Is Tatum capable of carrying a team like Jokic, Giannis? 36:50 Celtics definitely have the building blocks 52:14 Brad needs to bring in tougher guys Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, June 17th, 2023. Celtics Beat is...
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac . Keith joins the program to discuss the Celtics new coaching hires and their upcoming contract issues. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 2:42 Coaching additions give bench plenty of experience 12:42 Any concern that Brad is picking Mazzulla’s staff? 33:11 This CBA is designed to create parity 44:10 Percentage of cap is what matters 52:47 Jaylen’s contract will cost Celtics good players Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, June 1...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to lick our wounds from the Boston Celtics Game 7 loss to the Miami Heat, the Malcolm Brogdon trade, and the upcoming coaching decisions Boston will have to make. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 2:50 Game 7 was over as soon as Tatum got hurt? 8:34 Was Miami the more talented team? 17:24 Brogdon talked a big game and didn’t back it up 30:03 Jaylen won’t give any home town discounts 54:14 Concern about assistants leaving/coaching s...
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the show to focus on the future of Joe Mazzulla and the coaching staff, Jaylen's max contract, and the rotation tweak for '23-24. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 3:54 Mazzulla will most likely stay 11:04 “Assistants leaving to Houston” is premature 20:52 Jaylen’s potentially crippling deal 33:52 Can the Celtics afford to keep Malcolm Brogdon? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. Celtics ...
Jun 01, 2023•46 min
Seth Landman is a former writer for ESPN Fantasy. Seth stops by the show to discuss the euphoria of Game 6, the keys to Game 7, and how special Jayson Tatum is. Twitter: @slandman33 3:13 Here’s to superstitions 9:21 Derrick White’s redemption arc 15:25 Celtics learning luck is important 29:36 Having blind faith 43:47 Mazzulla amped up ball pressure Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, March 28th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go to FanDuel.com/Boston for a no swea...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to put some fuel to the comeback fire, how Boston can pull this off, what's up with Jaylen Brown, and much more! Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 2:46 Celtics should host ’04 Red Sox for Game 5 12:14 0-150 narrative is dumb 32:19 Derrick White is a completely different player in the playoffs 38:31 What’s up with Jaylen Brown? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Wednesday May 24th, 2023, Celtics Beat is...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to vent about the Celtics Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat, who's most responsible, what Mazzulla can do to turn this around, and the Grant Williams/Jimmy Butler dust-up. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 3:47 Celtics have choked away a golden opportunity 12:50 Grant William/Jimmy Butler spat means nothing 26:46 Game 2 loss isn’t on Mazzulla 36:41 Washburn/Mazzulla tension Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, May ...
May 21, 2023•50 min
Seth Landman is a former writer for ESPN Fantasy. Seth joins the program to gawk over Jayson Tatum's Game 7, hammer James Harden and Joel Embiid, and preview the next series against Miami. Twitter: @slandman33 4:48 Shocking Tatum stats 16:08 Tatum is capable of being the best player in the world 26:23 Celtics defense amped up in the second half 51:15 The Heat are extremely formidable Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Monday, May 15th, 2023. Celtics Beat is Sponsored by Fan Duel an...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Ian Thomsen is an author and former writer for Sports Illustrated. Ian joins the program to chat about the Celtics Game 6 win, Tatum's weird performance, and Joe Mazzulla's adjustments. Twitter: @IanThomsen 2:45 Inserting Rob Williams made the difference 16:06 Tatum was more of a playmaker last year 28:55 Tatum continues to prove mental toughness 47:40 Game 7 expectations Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, May 12th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go to FanDuel.co...
May 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Abby Chin is a Celtics sideline reporter for NBC Sports Boston. Abby joins the show to discuss the main takeaways from Game 5, how the Celtics right the ship, and Jaylen Brown's All-NBA Award! Twitter: @tvabby 1:55 Where’s the sense of urgency 12:07 Celtics best players haven’t shown up 15:40 Defense is the only way to climb back 36:55 Jaylen Brown makes All NBA Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go to FanDuel.com/Bosto...
May 11, 2023•57 min
Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Writer for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to talk about the Celtics Game 4 loss, why the Celtics need to get Tatum off-ball at the end of games, and whether this team is mentally tough, Twitter: @SteveBHoop 3:32 Celtics should not have been in situation to lose game 9:43 Are the Celtics mentally tough 17:13 Boston should use Tatum more off the ball 39:11 Celtics had good looks to win game without timeouts Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, M...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 3 min
