Matt Moore is a NBA writer for The Action Network. Matt joins the program to discuss his latest substack column surrounding the Boston Celtics 3-point equation, if anyone can beat it, and whether the NBA Cup is actually good for basketball. Twitter: @HPBasketball 4:31 Teams cannot let Boston shoot uncontested catch-and-shoot 3’s 14:46 Can other teams model what Celtics are doing? 25:37 Celtics 3-point model isn’t what fans are complaining about 29:08 How do we change the narrative around the NBA...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Bobby Manning covers the Celtics for CLNS Media and Boston Sports Journal. Bobby joins the program to discuss Payton Pritchard's impact so far, a slight concern with Jrue Holiday, and why this season is kind of boring. Twitter: @RealBobManning 2:58 Sad they didn’t make the NBA Cup? 5:08 Where would the Celtics be without Pritchard? 16:14 Can Pritchard have a real role deep in the playoffs? 21:04 Holiday with an important bounce-back game 34:50 Celtics miss Hauser’s consistent production Availabl...
Dec 13, 2024•45 min
Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics' regular season sweep of the Milwaukee Bucks, Jrue Holiday sticking it to his old team, and Payton Pritchard's role on this team. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 4:52 Celtics sweep Bucks in regular season 11:19 Tatum > Giannis? 20:27 Jrue Holiday remains impactful vs his old team 23:05 Boston head and shoulders above Milwaukee 37:02 Pritchard playing like Isaiah Thomas Available for downlo...
Dec 07, 2024•58 min
Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the gang for EPISODE 600! Inside this episode you'll hear about how this group is better than the '08 team, why you should or should not care about the NBA Cup, and facing the Cleveland Cavaliers one more time. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 4:09 Be thankful for these Celtics 6:55 These Celtics are better than ’08 C’s 14:01 Young guys becoming legends 19:07 Do we care about the NBA Cup? 30:47 Rematch against the Cavaliers Availab...
Nov 30, 2024•46 min
Cedric Maxwell is a former Celtic, the 1981 NBA Finals MVP, and is a color analyst for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Cedric joins the show to chat about Boston's trip to Washington DC, show off his new championship ring, who's the biggest threat to the Celtics in the East, and so much more! Twitter: @cedricmaxwell81 6:08 Will teams stop going to White House? 19:32 Celtics can’t shed last season until they’re eliminated 25:56 Will the C’s raise a NBA Cup banner? 35:54 Let-down games 55:25 Cha...
Nov 23, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics troubles against the Atlanta Hawks, what's different about Jaylen and Jayson this year, and a quick preview of Celtics-Cavaliers coming next week. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 9:37 Learning from mistakes in losses 25:00 Porzingis return will add so much 35:03 Tatum’s 1st quarter dominance 39:28 Celtics v Cavaliers preview Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, Nov...
Nov 15, 2024•53 min
Chris Forsberg is a Celtics sideline reporter and in-studio host for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics close loss to the Warriors, the depth of the squad, and the rest of the Eastern Conference. Twitter: @chrisforsberg_ 4:19 Takeaways from Warriors loss 12:50 Celtics need to execute better down the stretch 18:46 Did Tatum live up to expectations in that game? 25:44 Boston’s depth highlighted this season 31:36 Queta gets his flowers Available for download...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Sean Grande is the voice of the Celtics for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the show to discuss Boston's 4-1 start, why other contenders are already feeling pressure, and why Al Horford is the new Tom Brady. Twitter: @SeanGrandepbp 6:06 Can the Celtics guarantee victory based on 3’s made? 11:41 Other contenders already feeling angst 26:07 Comparisons to 2009 Celtics 34:05 Conversations/connections to ’08 Big 3 44:27 Porzingis update Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Th...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Drew Carter is the play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics and NBC Sports Boston. Drew joins the program to discuss the Celtics hot start to the season, why they aren't ruining basketball, and outline Tatum's MVP case. Twitter: @Drewdle25 4:58 Celtics hot start has broken brains 16:42 Boston has history of strong starts after title seasons 24:03 Brown continues to ascend 29:30 Tatum looks like a MVP candidate 40:30 What was ring night like? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Frida...
Oct 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Brandon Anderson is a NBA and NFL Writer for The Action Network. Brandon joins the program to discuss his NBA Top 100 Rankings, why he has Jaylen Brown 47th, and why the Celtics are the clear favorites to win the NBA Finals again. Twitter: @wheatonbrando 7:09 Joe Mazzulla has incredible buy-in 12:06 Jaylen’s ranks amongst NBA elite 22:05 Is Jaylen the new Klay Thompson? 47:39 No team in the East can knock off Boston Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 18th, 2024. Celt...
Oct 19, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Abby Chin is a Celtics sideline reporter for NBC Sports Boston. Abby joins the program to chat about the Celtics upcoming regular season, the vibe around the early season practices, and a few thoughts on Netflix's new show! Twiter: @tvabby 10:22 Summer of the Jay’s 17:35 Tatum clearly puts elite work ethic in 28:05 We should expect Tatum to be GREAT 31:54 Air feels different at Celtics practice 41:13 NBA GM survey Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, October 10th, 2024. Celt...
Oct 11, 2024•57 min
Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to talk about the Celtics first preseason game against the Denver Nuggets, the next step for the Jays', and Joe Mazzulla's killer whale offense. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 5:26 C’s more 3”s 12:45 Celtics bench wil be huge asset thus year 27:09 Which Jay will take the bigger leap? 39:37 Tatum’s role changes throughout the season Available for download iTunes and Spotify on October 4th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize P...
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Adam Himmelsbach covers the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Adam joins the show to discuss the major stories around media day, how the Knicks latest transaction alters the East, and why Boston is distancing itself from last year. Twitter: @adamhimmelsbach 5:16 Big takeaways from Celtics media day 12:26 What can trip this team up? 14:00 Health of Porzingis 22:55 KAT trade is worth it for the Knicks 33:42 Which Jay can make the bigger leap this year? Available for download on iTunes and Spoti...
Sep 28, 2024•43 min
Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the program to chat about Woj's retirement, how boring media day will be, and why Joe Mazzulla is still underrated. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 3:20 Woj changed the game 15:37 What do we get excited about for this year’s media day? 24:47 Why isn’t Joe Mazzulla getting more credit? 34:06 Celtics vs the field? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, September 20th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Pic...
Sep 20, 2024•43 min
Cedric Maxwell is a former Celtic, the 1981 NBA Finals MVP, and is a color analyst for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Max joins the show to chat about Tatum's MVP chase, what it's like to chase back-to-back titles, and the quirkiness of Joe Mazzulla. Twitter: @cedricmaxwell81 4:16 How do you get the ability to call Max “Cornbread” 10:33 MVP doesn’t mean selfish 16:11 What’s it like to defend a title? 22:26 Going back-to-back makes this core legendary 32:05 Joe Mazzulla is Black Belichick Avai...
Sep 13, 2024•54 min
Chris Forsberg is a Celtics sideline reporter and in-studio host for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the program to discuss how crazy, in a good way, Joe Mazzulla is, why his schtick works, and if Jayson and Jaylen can bring the Celtics to another level. Twitter: @chrisforsberg_ 7:55 Mazzulla embraces proverbial target 13:28 Players clearly bought-into Mazzulla’s authenticity 15:47 Will he ever burnout? 26:28 Is there another level to Brown and Tatum? 32:10 “Finalists” for Celtics ownership Avail...
Sep 06, 2024•44 min
Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Writer for Heavy Sports and Heavy.com. Steve joins the show to chat about NBA front offices asleep at the wheel, Jayson Tatum's maturation, and Lonnie Walker's potential impact. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 4:04 How will the Celtics react to being HUNTED 7:26 Jrue Holiday has played for too many teams 21:03 Celtics have top-notch role players in ’24-’25 28:34 How is Tatum handling the constant conversations? 33:10 Lonnie Walker fighting for a roster spot Available for downl...
Aug 30, 2024•49 min
Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the Jeff Bezos-Celtics ownership report, should Boston leave the Garden, and what to make of Jayson Tatum's and Jaylen Brown's summer. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 7:05 What should Celtics fans be rooting for in a new owner? 19:38 Should the Celtics stay at the TD Garden? 31:28 Tatum’s trophy tour 39:10 Jaylen already locked in? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024. Celtics Bea...
Aug 22, 2024•46 min
Chad Finn is a sports and sports media columnist for The Boston Globe. Chad joins the program to chat about Jayson Tatum's lack of playing time, why it was such a big story, and how the Celtics can stay Kings of the city. Twitter: @GlobeChadFinn 5:45 Surprised that Jayson Tatum DNP-CD’s generated so much controversy 11:30 Curry, LeBron saved Kerr from intense criticism 20:39 Why did this topic dominate news cycles? 37:44 Is there a Celtics bias around the league? 44:30 How long can the Celtics b...
Aug 16, 2024•54 min
Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to break down what the hell is going on with Jayson Tatum, Steve Kerr, and Team USA. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 4:17 Tatum DNP-CD again 14:13 Why not play the three Celtics players together? 20:56 Does Kerr have a Celtics bias? 30:00 Will Team USA drama add motivation for the Jays? 48:15 Could Mazzulla coach another team and beat Team USA? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 9th, 2...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to chat about Team USA, Derrick White's fit, and the kudos the Celtics brain trust deserves. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 4:09 Derrick White on the world stage 17:21 Championship "credit pie” 31:26 Boston isn’t losing money 39:01 Conversation around Tatum non-playing was dumb Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 2nd, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Gametime! Download the Gametime app and use ...
Aug 02, 2024•50 min
Chris Mannix is a Senior NBA Writer for Sports Illustrated. Chris joins the program to discuss Jayson Tatum's maturity, how the Boston Celtics have set themselves up for the future, and Team USA's chances for gold. Twitter: @SIChrisMannix 3:40 Putting the SI cover story together 16:43 What motivates Tatum/Celtics next 22:04 Celtics experience gives them leg up on competition 26:02 Joe Mazzulla is CRITICAL to Banner 19 40:12 Who should be the heavy favorite other than the US? Available for downlo...
Jul 26, 2024•47 min
Adam Himmelsbach covers the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Adam joins the program to discuss Jaylen Brown's comments, the Celtics pursuit of new ownership, and why continuity is key for Banner 19. Twitter: @AdamHimmelsbach 3:43 Celtics offseason this year is boring 8:18 No bidder lined up 16:41 What Jaylen said about Bronny was true 20:46 Baylor Scheierman is clearly a rotational player 34:00 Why would you tinker w/ a championship team? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Wedne...
Jul 17, 2024•44 min
Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to chat about Jaylen Brown's comments against Team USA, who his biggest beef should be with, and what to interpret about the sale of the Boston Celtics. Twitter: @gwashburnglobe 4:51 Is Jaylen being a bad teammate? 12:44 Brown’s versatility should have put him on Team USA 21:14 Why was Kawhi a lock for the team w/ his injury history? 28:40 Tatum didn’t handle Jaylen’s comments well 40:22 New owner will build new ar...
Jul 12, 2024•53 min
Theo Lawson covers the men's Gonzaga Bulldogs for the Spokesman-Review. Theo joins the program to teach us about Anton Watson, his defensive prowess, and why he makes SO MUCH SENSE for the Celtics. Twitter: @TheoLawson_SR 1:39 Gonzaga’s dominant runs 4:26 Using a dart throw on Watson 11:06 Watson comes from an athletic family Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, July 6th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Gametime! Download the app, use the promo code CLNS, and get $20 off yo...
Jul 06, 2024•22 min
Matthew Perrault is a co-host of "Boston vs The Book". Matt joins the program to discuss the Celtics drafting Baylor Scheierman, how he can steal rotation minutes, and if the Boston should actually fear the New York Knicks. Twitter: @sportstalkmatt 5:04 Can Scheierman actually get minutes? 12:22 Scheierman’s shot gives him an advantage over other bench players 16:47 Hauser and Scheierman redundancies? 25:32 Does Boston have the luxury of resting Porzingis? 41:43 Bronny James/LeBron is a fun stor...
Jun 29, 2024•56 min
Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to discuss Banner 18, the development of Tatum and Brown, and Joe Mazzulla's emergence as a great head coach. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 4:27 ’23-24 Celtics are an all-time team 7:32 Can we compare ’86 to now? 32:00 Jaylen Brown’s development should be celebrated 41:15 Tatum and Brown had story-book seasons 46:32 Tatum’s maturity on full display Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, June 20th, 2024. C...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Sean Grande is the voice of the Celtics for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics place in history, what a championship means for certain people, and why people have a hard time accepting this team's greatness. Twitter: @SeanGrandePbP 3:41 Celtics past scars clouded public’s judgement 15:40 What a title means for Mazzulla 20:42 Title will give Wyc and company reason to spend 25:01 Does continuity really matter? 37:00 Where does the story of this C...
Jun 13, 2024•47 min
Donnie Walhberg is a star on the hit show "Blue Bloods", a founding member of New Kids on the Block, and a Celtics superfan. Donnie joins the program to chat about why this group is so special, his interactions with Jaylen and Jayson, and how this Celtics team compares to the Patriots. Twitter: @DonnieWahlberg 5:15 Getting through the lean seasons 13:48 Don’t get too caught up in the negativity 27:02 Getting to know Tatum and Brown 47:21 Celtics run at a dynasty 48:00 Comparing the Celtics to th...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the program to chat about the NBA Finals, how the Celtics can attempt to silence Luka Doncic, and how this Boston run is different than 2022. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 3:41 What to expect in the Finals 10:56 Luka could steal the series 15:01 Is KP more important on offense or defense? 23:08 Tatum is feeling the game, not forcing anything 30:10 Kyrie certainly has matured 41:19 Stop tearing Smart down Available for down...
Jun 03, 2024•54 min
