Celtics Beat

Brian Barrett hosts the "Off the Pike" Podcast for The Ringer and Spotify. Barrett joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics mirky offseason plans, whether trading Jaylen for Giannis or spare parts makes sense, and who he's targeting at the 27th pick in Tuesday's NBA Draft. X: @itsbrianbarrett

5:47 Brad works in the shadows

15:15 You only trade Brown for Giannis, not parts

24:30 What does Tatum want?

56:43 Does Gobert make Celtics better?

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Greenie covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the C's speculative interest in trading for Giannis, the real tools to significantly improve the team, and how impressive the Knicks are in the NBA Finals. X: @StoolGreenie

6:10 Celtics playing coy w/ Giannis trade?

20:55 Could Giannis only be part of the deal?

38:26 Knicks are a fun team to watch

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Our good friend Seth Landman joins the program to discuss what the Boston Celtics can learn from the New York Knicks, why a Jaylen Brown trade is most likely, and the crew reacts to Game 1 of the NBA Finals. X: @slandman33

3:53 Celtics have been winning with talent, not continuity

10:08 Knicks have built a team financially that works

33:40 Trading for Giannis gives you a bad contract

49:27 Can Spurs come back?

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Cedric Maxwell is the color analyst for the Boston Celtics Radio Network and the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals. Max joins the show to discuss Jaylen's most recent comments, why Boston is better off retaining him, and what he told Jaylen right before Jayson Tatum's return to the NBA. X: @cedricmaxwell81

3:28 - Celtics should improve on the fringes

14:48 Does Jaylen want his own team?

32:40 C’s need another front court player

41:01 Mazzula wins CoY

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Adam and Evan are solo this week. On this week's program the boys discuss the current state of the NBA playoffs, using the final four teams as a guide to build for the future. Does a Giannis trade mean Boston can compete with San Antonio, OKC, and the Knicks?

6:42 Celtics missed an opportunity?

19:25 Should C’s build roster to beat the Spurs?

28:26 Tatum/Giannis paring makes sense

43:40 Could you keep Brown and trade for Giannis?

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Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the show to discuss the Boston Celtics offseason plans, why he isn't as concerned about a Jaylen Brown extension, and the one big move you aren't thinking about. X: @KeithSmithNBA

9:23 Jaylen needs a media break

30:15 Is it time to trade Jaylen Brown?

43:48 Free Agent big men for Boston

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Gary Washburn covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the flameout against Philadelphia, what Boston should do with Jaylen Brown, and why Joe Mazzulla might need some help. X: @GWashburnglobe

5:54 Celtics SHOULD have finished off Sixers

09:19 Celtics lacked athleticism

27:21 Trading Jaylen means you’re trading the best player

1:11:13 Joe needs veteran help

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Greenie covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the show to discuss the Celtics fate in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers, if Jayson Tatum should play or not, and whether Joe Mazzulla is totally to blame for this collapse. X: @StoolGreenie

3:40 PANIC METER SCALE AHEAD OF GAME 7

17:21 Mazz, Celtics have no excuses

27:51 How do the Celtics win Game 7

37:55 Should Tatum play Game 7?

56:08 Rest of NBA Playoffs

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Sean Grande is the long-time radio voice for the Boston Celtics. Sean joins the show right after Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers to discuss Boston's toughness, how Vucevic is fitting in, and the Celtics-Knicks rivalry. X: @SeanGrandepbp

3:13 Celtics found a new way to win down the stretch in Game 3

9:21 Past experience helping Boston

34:18 Vucevic still trying to find his footing

45:08 Knicks propose tougher matchups than Hawks

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Bobby Krivitsky covers the NBA for Forbes and the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini. Bobby joins the program to chat about Jaylen Brown's First Team All-NBA candidacy, the match up with the Philadelphia 76ers, and the brilliance of the development program. X: @BobbyKrivitsky

5:39 Jaylen will probably miss First Team All-NBA

25:41 Did Boston prefer Philly?

38:17 Sixers still can't guard the Jays

55:01 Celtics coaching staff earned tons of praise

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Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics most recent loss to the New York Knicks, Jayson Tatum exorcising some demons in Madison Square Garden, and whether Boston should actually trade for Giannis. X: @KeithSmithNBA

4:17 Key takeaways from last Celtics-Knicks game of the year

19:27 Tatum exorcising demons at MSG

36:31 Scheierman shines

48:38 Should Celtics explore Giannis trades?

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Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the show to talk about the Celtics duo breaking records, whether Jaylen can ascend one more level, and if this year's team could beat the '24 champs. X: @StoolGreenie

3:15 Win in Miami broke records

11:59 Better than ’24 title team?

26:38 Is there another level for Jaylen?

44:01 What you need to see the last month of the season

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Justin Turpin covers the Boston Celtics for WEEI. Turp joins the show to discuss the C's win over the Thunder and Hawks, why Boston is equipped to beat the best teams in the NBA, and which East teams can knock Boston off the path to the Finals. X: @JustinmTurpin

5:56 Celtics can absolutely win the Finals

15:54 Tatum’s presence elevating everyone

38:10 Biggest threat to Boston in the East

47:00 Top midseason trades in recent Celtics history

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Gary Washburn covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the Celtics development program, Jaylen Brown's internal growth, and what to make of the NBA Awards this season. X: @Gwashburnglobe

3:54 Parish likes Mazzulla, Celtics culture

16:06 Depth guys will make Banner 19 possible

37:53 The Jays are adapting

1:00:03 Making sense of this year’s awards

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Brian Barrett hosts "Off The Pike" for The Ringer and Spotify. Barrett joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics toughest road trip of the season, the depth of the C's bench, and how Jayson Tatum continues to exceed expectations. X: @itsbrianbarett

4:24 What to make of the C’s toughest road trip of the season

14:31 Celtics deepest team in the league?

31:12 Queta’s emergence is the story of the year?

51:47 Tatum continues to build on good performances

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Sean Grande is the long time voice for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to discuss Tatum's return to the Celtics, the preparation for that night, and how scary Boston can be heading into the playoffs. X: @SeanGrandepbp

3:30 Main emotion from Tatum’s return was RELIEF

16:45 Setting the stage and calling the game

24:14 Does Tatum look better than expected?

32:47 Tatum’s minutes

58:01 Jay’s will figure out how to play together

Greenie covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the 40/20 club, the exceptions to the rule, and why the goalposts keep moving for Joe Mazzulla. X: @StoolGreenie

3:46 Can the Celtics still win the title despite not going 40/20?

19:26 Are the Thunder the only TRUE contender?

21:33 Joe Mazzulla for CoY

38:44 Nuggets defense showed Celtics potential playoff limitations

46:19 Tatum scrimmaging 5-on-5

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Cedric Maxwell is the color analyst for the Boston Celtics Radio Network and the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals. Max joins the program to discuss Jayson Tatum's potential return, what it's like coming back from injury, and why the Jay's still make sense as a tandem. X: @cedricmaxwell81

8:04 Jayson Tatum is apprehensive about returning 

16:49 Tatum oversharing??

33:39 Stop pinning Tatum and Brown against each other

42:00 What is Jaylen/Jayson dynamic the rest of the year?

49:22 N...

Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics at the end of the first half of the season, Jaylen Brown's leadership, and Jayson Tatum's potential return. X: @KeithSmithNBA

4:47 Jaylen is NOT taking a shot at Tatum w/ Instagram story

10:08 Is the Eastern Conference THAT bad?

28:12 Is Jaylen a first-team LOCK?

34:56 Tatum’s return against Philly?

44:48 All Star Weekend

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Bobby Manning is the host of The Garden Report and Celtics Daily. Bobby joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics new-look roster, Nikola Vucevic's fit in green, and Jayson Tatum's mental hurdle. X: @RealBobManning

3:09 Conflicted feelings about Celtics moves

15:48 Vucevic trade keeps C’s competitive

23:18 Boston was always going to cut costs

34:31 Tatun’s mental hurdle 

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Seth Landman is a former ESPN Fantasy Basketball writer and a good friend of the show. Seth joins the program to discuss the emergence of young wing players, what to do at the trade deadline, and what to make of the recent Jayson Tatum news. X: @slandman33

5:15 Young wings have completely changed the season

10:12 Centers worth trading for are hard to find

28:09 Is Simons a Hugo merchant?

43:16 Is Tatum actually coming back?

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Bobby Krivitsky covers the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini and contributes to Forbes. Bobby joins the program to chat about Hugo Gonzalez's big night, the C's health luck, and why Jaylen really isn't in line for the MVP. X: @BobbyKrivitsky

6:50 Health is a huge part of Celtics success

18:39 Jaylen is NOT a MVP candidate

23:50 Does the “superteam” argument work for Shai?

33:28 Brown getting the Tatum treatment

43:04 Hugo saves the day!

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Justin Turpin covers the Boston Celtics for WEEI. Justin joins the program to crown the King of Boston, explain Jaylen's slump, and why Boston can get a better hold on the two-seed soon. X: @JustinmTurpin

3:30 Are the Jays still the Kings of Boston?

27:20 Jaylen slump just a blip on the radar

45:41 Does Anfernee Simons need to stick around?

58:43 C’s can distance themselves from Knicks in next few games

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Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the rest of the NBA for Barstool sports. Greenie joins the show to discuss the Celtics chase for 40/20, Tatum's adjustment to Jaylen Brown, and how great Payton Pritchard is this season. X: @StoolGreenie

8:56 Is this the most enjoyable Celtics season outside of the championship year?

15:08 Reintegrating Jayson Tatum 

26:06 Simons key to trade deadline

35:00 Could the Celtics hit 40/20?

46:35 Pritchard has leveled up

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Brian Barrett hosts the "Off the Pike" podcast for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics ascent to the top of the Eastern Conference, Jaylen feeling disrespected, and what he wants to see from Brown when Tatum comes back. X: @itsbrianbarrett

8:27 Celtics getting key contributions from role players consistently

14:56 Coach of the Year odds

34:05 Jaylen being petty about losing Eastern Conference Player of the Month

48:41 Jaylen and Jayson fitting together

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Bobby Manning is a Celtics Beat writer for CLNS Media and Boston Sports' Journal. He also co-hosts the Garden Report and other podcasts for CLNS Media. Bobby joins the program to discuss the growth of Joe Mazzulla and Jaylen Brown. X: @RealBobManning

3:55 Joe Mazzulla has the Celtics ahead of schedule

12:51 Is Jaylen in the mix for 1st Team All NBA?

35:02 Would the C’s be better or worse with Tatum, no Brown

47:22 Trade targets

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Gary covers the Boston Celtics and the rest of the NBA for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the "success" of the Emirates NBA Cup, why adding a scorer NEEDS to be a priority, and why Brad and Joe deserve more credit. X: @GwashburnGlobe

4:08 Knicks win the Emirates NBA Cup

16:22 Is the Cup actually working for the NBA?

30:45 Boston clearly can compete in a weak Eastern Conference

40:15 Celtics need points off the bench more than anything...

Jack Simone covers the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini and is the co-host of the "How About Them Celtics" podcast. Jack joins the program to discuss the recent loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Jaylen Brown playing like a top-10 player, and why Jordan Walsh should remain in the starting lineup. X: @JackSimoneNBA

3:16 - Celtics fall flat against Bucks

9:23 - Boston is better at re-igniting offense this year

12:49 - Sam Hauser just a slow starter?

26:12 - Jaylen playing like a top-10 player

44:25 - Walsh should start when...

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the C's turning into legit Eastern Conference contenders, the emergence of Jordan Walsh, and the disrespect of Joe Mazzulla. X: @StoolGreenie

6:45 Celtics HAVE to make a trade for another big 

14:47 Does Boston really need a stretch big?

32:54 Jordan Walsh is the biggest development of the year

44:00 Young players emerging as real contributors

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Adam and Evan are thankful for all of YOU, and because of that they did a solo show. The boys discuss Derrick White's hot streak, Joe Mazzulla's coaching job, and the Boston Celtics upcoming schedule. X: @adammkaufman; @evanvalenti

8:40 Pistons might be the win of the year

18:05 Celtics role players can actually play

31:32 Boston’s upcoming schedule could be winless

38:54 Are Mazzulla’s plug-and-play lineups working?

49:53 Jaylen Brown for All NBA?

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Justin Turpin covers the Boston Celtics for WEEI. Justin joins the program to discuss the Celtics early "success", why Coach Mazzula is the RIGHT coach for this team, and how Boston can revamp its center rotation. X: @JustinmTurpin

7:10 Even the down years are entertaining

11:30 Is Mazzula the right coach to develop this group?

21:34 White, Pritchard are back to normal

29:43 Does Boston REALLY need a stretch big?

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Abby Chin is a sideline reporter and a studio host for NBC Sports Boston. Abby joins the show to discuss Jaylen Brown handling the pressure, the young role players finding a way, and why the Celtics are absolutely not tanking. X: @tvabby

5:56 2025 is a reminder how hard it is to win in NBA

13:41 Jaylen’s playmaking starting to shine

25:22 Role players shining in first month

44:30 Dybantsa at TD Garden

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Brian Barrett is the host of "Off The Pike" podcast for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the show to discuss the Boston Celtics uneven start, Luka Garza's "impact", and what is different about Jaylen Brown this year. X: @itsbrianbarrett

4:30 Disappointing start to Celtics season

11:25 Derrick White is the biggest disappointment so far this year

29:15 Jaylen Brown can be a #1 option

37:05 Should C’s be targeting a high draft pick?

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Jack Simone covers the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini and is the co-host of "How About Them Celtics". Jack joins the program to discuss the Celtics big win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Josh Minott's early success, and whether Boston can be top-10 on both sides of the ball. X: @JackSimoneNBA

6:54 Cavs win is proof of concept for Celtics

13:13 “Josh Minott is the best rebounder on this basketball team…”

16:58 Oshae Brissett walked so Josh Minott could run

29:00 Can Celtics be a top-10 offense?

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Cedric Maxwell is the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals and the Celtics color commentator for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Max joins the show to discuss Boston's 0-2 start, Jaylen's new role, and gambling in the NBA. X: @cedricmaxwell81

4:45 Is anything different from last year?

13.38 Everyone’s job is harder because Tatum is gone

17:02 Get excited about the building blocks

27:53 Gambling in the NBA

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Brian Robb covers the Boston Celtics for MassLive and also co-hosts the "Still Poddable" podcast. Brian joins the program to discuss the expectations for 2025-2026, how Jaylen Brown's hamstring injury can put the playoffs out of reach, and why trading Derrick White might be the best way for the C's to reload. X:@BrianTRobb

10:05 Expectations for the regular season

22:11 Brown injury puts damper on opener

28:16 What’s the priority of the front office?

34:39 Is trading Derrick White the way to...

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the new-look team, Josh Minott's impact, and Anfernee Simons passes his first test. X: @StoolGreenie

4:05 Big takeaways from early preseason

14:54 New guys bring good ball pressure

20:26 Celtics rotation has Hugo IN?

43:02 Simons is the biggest wild card of the season

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Media Day has passed, which means we have REAL CONTENT for the first time in MONTHS. Adam and Evan get into Tatum’s video update, Anfernee Simons defensive comments, and Al Horford’s departure to Golden State.

6:52 Does Tatum update video change anything?

19:01 Celtics playoff run is a reality

30:15 Simons defensive comments concerning?

55:07 Al Horford departs for the West Coast

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Sean Grande is the LONGTIME voice of the Boston Celtics. Sean joins the program to discuss Jayson Tatum's timeline to return, what to expect out of Coach Mazzulla and the roster, and what stood out in Bill Chisholm's first press conference as new owner. X: @SeanGrandepbp

3:50 We have no idea how good/bad Celtics will be

5:00 Tatum’s return has nothing to do with the playoffs

27:15 Celtics have an odd roster

32:44 Will Tatum’s game be different when he retu...

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to discuss the new "report" on Jayson Tatum's health, whether his health is the biggest storyline of this upcoming year, and whether Joe Mazzulla is suffering from a"brain drain". X: @itsbrianbarrett

8:14 Should the Celtics stand in the way of Tatum’s comeback?

14:44 Is Tatum’s health NOT the most important storyline in 25-26?

31:57 Could Mazzulla’s stubbornness cost him?

36:24 Celtics coaching staff has full s...