Celtics Daily Podcast w/ Bobby Manning

Bobby Manning welcomes Omari Sankofa from the Detroit Free Press to Celtics Daily to give the latest report on Pistons free agent Jalen Duren, whether it was possible for Boston and Detroit to have swapped Jaylen Brown and Duren earlier this summer and who will have the better season between the Celtics and Pistons after their top-two finishes in the East last year. 

0:00-12:12 Jalen Duren free agency latest 

12:12-14:03 Prizepicks (THU NFL Picks)  

14:03-15:24 Rocket Money 

15:24-19:48 Should Celtics have traded Jaylen Brown for Duren? 

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Bobby Manning welcomes Jon Krawczynski from the Athletic to Celtics Daily to discuss what Mike Conley brings to Boston after spending parts of the last four seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves. They also discussed negotiations between Boston and the Wolves over Jaylen Brown and how Jayson Tatum will help out Donte DiVincenzo in his recovery from an Achilles tear. 0:00-10:03 What Mike Conley brings to Celtics 10:03-12:43 Prizepicks 12:43-13:55 Rocket Money 13:55-22:08 How did Boston get Conley? 22:08-33:41 How close was a Jaylen-Wolves trade? Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me...

Bobby Manning welcomes Justin Rowan from the Chase Down Podcast to preview the Cavs' 2027 season, how they and the Celtics would match up in a series, and look back at the Jaylen Brown trade saga, how it impacted Cleveland's pursuit of LeBron James and whether Boston and the Cavs could have flipped Brown and Evan Mobley. 0:00-11:10 Cavaliers 2027 preview 11:10-18:07 Did Cavs miss out on LeBron James? 18:07-20:47 Prizepicks 20:47-21:59 Rocket Money 21:59-29:39 Should Celtics and Cavs have done a Jaylen trade? 29:39-33:07 Who would win a Boston-Cleveland series? 33:07-37:09 Where do Celtics and Cavs rank in the East?<...

Bobby Manning welcomes Law Murray from The Athletic to discuss the NBA's significant penalties for the Clippers following their investigation into the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration report by Pablo Torre. The Celtics own the better of unprotected first round picks from the Clippers and 76ers in 2028 from the Jaylen Brown trade. 

0:00-1:51 Intro/Clippers punishment 

1:51-10:06 Law Murray on Clippers/Kawhi trade

10:06-12:45 Prizepicks 

12:45-13:58 Rocket Money 

13:58-27:50 Explaining how Celtics-Clippers pick swap works 

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Bobby Manning welcomes Mo Dakhil to preview Jayson Tatum's first full season back from his Achilles tear and without Jaylen Brown following his trade to Philadelphia. Plus, they answer your offseason questions leading up to training camp and recap FIBA stints for Neemias Queta, Hugo Gonzalez and Luka Garza. Celtics Daily on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup!

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Bobby Manning recaps Portugal's win vs Spain, which featured an ankle injury that sidelined Neemias Queta in the fourth quarter and a slow offensive showing for Hugo Gonzalez. Elsewhere, Luka Garza helped Bosnia beat Italy in World Cup qualifiers, while Amari Williams had ups-and-downs with Great Britain. Then, Bobby previewed Baylor Scheierman's third NBA season. 0:00-6:51 Neemias Queta injured in Portugal's win 6:51-9:52 Luka Garza playing well for Bosnia 9:52-11:10 Prizepicks 11:10-13:01 Rocket Money 13:01-23:58 Baylor Scheierman season preview Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app...

Bobby Manning welcomes the Sun Sentinal's Ira Winderman to Celtics Daily to look back at the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga, preview how Giannis and new addition Klay Thompson fit in on the Heat and get an outside impression of Boston's team.  0:00 Previewing Giannis on the Heat 6:42 Heat sign Klay Thompson 10:40 How close was LeBron James to joining Miami 18:59 Prizepicks 20:16 Rocket Money 21:39 Should Celtics have gotten Giannis? 25:51 Outside impression of the Celtics

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Bobby Manning welcomes Michael Pina from The Ringer to Celtics Daily to discuss the Celtics' offseason moves, the Jaylen Brown trade, whether they should have done the Giannis deal with the Bucks and why he thinks Boston can still win the championship this season. 

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0:00-4:06 Why Pina got 2026 Celtics wrong 

4:06-11:33 Jaylen Brown trade reaction 

11:33-19:24 Should Celtics have done Giannis trade? 

19:24-21:42 Prizepicks 

21:42-23:03 Rocket Money 

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Bobby Manning previews Hugo Gonzalez, Neemias Queta, Amari Williams and Luka Garza suiting up for the FIBA World Cup qualifiers with their national teams this weekend. Queta's Portugal and Gonzalez' Spanish teams face off on Friday at 3 p.m. Then, Bobby reacts to Nikola Vucevic's comments about the Tatum-Brown relationship leading up to the Jaylen trade and previews Sam Hauser's sixth season with the Celtics and whether he'll make it past the deadline. 0:00-6:06 Celtics players appearing in FIBA 6:06-8:25 Prizepicks 8:25-10:07 Rocket Money 10:07-14:22 Vucevic on Tatum-Brown 14:22-23:02 Sam Hauser season preview Celtics Daily on CLNS Media is...

Bobby Manning welcomes Brian Robb from MassLive and Still Poddable on CLNS to discuss the Bill Chisholm interview with WEEI, the Cavaliers trading for Peyton Watson and what it means for Nikola Jokic's Nuggets future. They also previewed Derrick White's season after an up-and-down year where he made All-Defense but struggled immensely to shoot and in the playoffs. 0:00-13:00 Bill Chisholm reaction 13:00-15:54 Prizepicks 15:54-17:42 Rocket Money 17:42-22:47 Peyton Watson trade 22:47-37:10 Derrick White season preview Join Rocket Money to reach your financial goals faster at RocketMoney.com/CelticsDaily. Celtics Daily on CLNS Media is Powered by

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Bobby Manning welcomes Isaac Agyekum-Harris to Celtics Daily to preview the Washington Wizards, who added Trae Young, Anthony Davis and No. 1 NBA Draft pick AJ Dybantsa from Brockton over the past year. Dybantsa's return to Boston will draw a national TV showcase between the two teams as well as a two-game mini series in December. But will Washington actually be good? Bobby and Isaac also discussed where both teams will finish and reviewed Boston's offseason.

0:00-3:45 Will Wizards actually be good?

3:45-7:58 Trae Young and Anthony Davis additions

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Join Rocket Money to reach your financial goals faster at RocketMoney.com/CelticsDaily. Bobby Manning and Josue Pavon react to Doc Rivers' speech live from Springfield at the Basketball Hall of Fame, look back at the Celtics' offseason moves and preview what they expect the atmosphere to be like at Jaylen Brown's first game back in Boston. 0:00-8:38 Doc Rivers inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame 8:38-9:18 Prizepicks 9:18-10:26 Rocket Money 10:26-13:51 Josue's offseason thoughts 13:51-16:10 Jaylen's return game expectations Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the...

Bobby Manning and Brian Barrett break down the Celtics’ schedule, why Jaylen Brown returns to Boston so late in the season and other takeaways from Boston's top games. They also discussed Doc Rivers entering the Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. 

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Bobby Manning reacts to the first few Celtics games announced by the NBA, which included the season opener at 3 p.m. vs the Pistons in Detroit. Boston will also return to Christmas Day vs Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Heat, play four NBA Cup group stage games and will learn when they'll host Jaylen Brown's return game vs the 76ers on Thursday when the full league schedule comes out. 

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Join Rocket Money to reach your financial goals faster at RocketMoney.com/CelticsDaily. Bobby Manning reacts to the first few Celtics games announced by the NBA, which included the season opener at 3 p.m. vs the Pistons in Detroit. Boston will also return to Christmas Day vs Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Heat, play four NBA Cup group stage games and will learn when they'll host Jaylen Brown's return game vs the 76ers on Thursday when the full league schedule comes out. Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Dow...

Join Rocket Money to reach your financial goals faster at RocketMoney.com/CelticsDaily. Bobby Manning welcomes Adam Aaronson live from Philadelphia before they cover the Jaylen Brown introduction on Thursday at 2 p.m. They discussed what they expect from it, how Jaylen fits alongside LeBron James and the rest of the Sixers, and Adam's positive view of Paul George and the return in the trade for Boston. 0:00-3:06 Jaylen Brown intro questions 3:06-10:49 How Jaylen fits on the 76ers 10:49-12:56 Prizepicks 12:56-14:27 Rocket Money 14:27-17:50 Adam likes the trade for Celtics 17:50-23:00 Paul George expectations 23:00-28:39 Jaylen expectations

Join Rocket Money to reach your financial goals faster at RocketMoney.com/CelticsDaily. Bobby Manning welcomes San Francisco Standard reporter Danny Emerman to Celtics Daily to discuss speculation that Boston could get involved in a Steph Curry trade if he becomes available. They also look back at the Jaylen Brown negotiations between the Celtics and Warriors, and widely criticized offseasons for both teams. Episode Timeline: 0:00 - Would Warriors ever trade Steph Curry? 6:11 - Should Celtics and Warriors have done a Jaylen Brown deal? 14:47 - Prizepicks 16:41 - Rocket Money 18:35 - Did Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's relationship lead to trade? 29:45...

Join Rocket Money to reach your financial goals faster at RocketMoney.com/CelticsDaily. Bobby Manning reacts to multiple reports that Dillon Mitchell could return to St. John's and college basketball after a federal court ruling on NCAA eligibility. It's unclear whether the Celtics would retain draft eligibility for Mitchell, who's currently unsigned. Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup!

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Bobby Manning welcomes Keith Smith to Celtics Daily to discuss some of his notes from NBA Summer League, including the expectation that Neemias Queta will remain a starter for Boston next season with Mitchell Robinson coming off the bench. They also discuss who else should be in the Celtics' rotation and extension candidates around the NBA like Payton Pritchard. 0:00 – Intro 0:54 – Mitchell Robinson injury update & center depth 5:08 – Paul George fit and role expectations 10:36 – Trading Paul George down the road: looking ahead 11:31 – PrizePicks & Rocket Money 14:39 – Paul George realistic best case this season 19:15 – Payton Pritchard extension negotiations 21:56 – Summer league takeaways & young players to watch 25:48 –...

Bobby Manning and Law Murray react to the ESPN report that the Celtics and Clippers pursued LeBron James, then dive into their power rankings of the NBA with most of the offseason finished heading into August.

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Bobby Manning discussed Bill Simmons' note on the Celtics' lack of interest in Jimmy Butler, whether Steph Curry could become available to Boston following the Warriors' failed pursuit of LeBron James and leftover Summer League thoughts with No Ceilings' Stephen Gillapsie. 0:00-7:03 Celtics had no interest in Jimmy Butler 7:03-9:48 Could Boston acquire Steph Curry from Warriors? 9:48-11:29 Prizepicks 11:29-12:54 12:54-34:31 Leftover Summer League thoughts with Stephen Gillapsie

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Bobby Manning welcomes The Athletic's Fred Katz, who covered the Knicks' championship run and wrote the forthcoming book about it 'Under the Bright Lights,' to discuss the book and Mitchell Robinson leaving New York for the Celtics this offseason. They also looked back at the Knicks upsetting Boston in the 2025 playoffs and how important that moment was in New York's eventual rise to champion status. 0:00 Stories from the Knicks championship run 17:44 Prizepicks 19:36 Rocket Money 21:06 Looking back at Celtics-Knicks 2025 31:11 What Mitchell Robinson brings to Boston 54:47 How good can the Celtics be?

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Bobby Manning welcomes Ky Carlin from USA Today's Sixers Wire to discuss LeBron James signing with the 76ers on Friday and how he'll fit with Jaylen Brown after the Celtics traded him to Philadelphia last month. They also preview Paul George's impact on the Celtics, compare Boston and Philadelphia, and preview how good the Celtics can be next season with the East continuing to improve around them.  0:00-10:03 Reaction to LeBron James signing with 76ers 10:03-11:55 Prizepicks 11:55-13:24 Rocket Money 13:24-18:41 Jaylen Brown trade and how Paul George helps Boston 18:41-26:17 How good can Celtics be?

Bobby Manning welcomes basketball analytics and former NBA coach Dean Oliver to Celtics Daily to discuss the conversation around Jaylen Brown's analytics, his reaction to the trade and the outlook for Boston. 0:00-7:40 Why Jaylen Brown's analytics aren't good  7:40-10:35 Is Derrick White better? 10:35-13:19 Researching the Brown and Jayson Tatum dynamic  13:19-17:01 Did the Celtics make the right move?  17:01-18:55 Prizepicks  18:55-20:25 Rocket Money  20:25-27:27 What will Celtics look like after Brown?  27:27-31:28 Should Boston change its play style?  31:28-38:38 Joe Mazzulla's coaching  38:38-41:21 Coaching NBA players on analytics  41:21-45:50 Biggest stories this season and Knicks lessons

Bobby Manning welcomes NBA Draft analyst James Barlowe back to Celtics Daily to react to performances by Boston's rookies Chris Cenac, Dillon Mitchell and the rest of the roster at NBA Summer League.

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Bobby Manning discusses what he heard about the Jaylen Brown trade, other Summer League conversations and the play of the team on the floor, including Hugo González and Chris Cenac, on Friday’s Celtics Daily. He also shared conversations with rookie Milos Uzan and members of the Knicks about the Mitchell Robinson addition for Boston.

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Bobby Manning welcomes ESPN Hall-of-Famer Marc Spears to Celtics Daily to give an inside look at what led to the Jaylen Brown trade, how they only ended up with Paul George and two first-round picks, and to give his reaction to Boston's offseason from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. 0:00-5:28 Celtics planned to break up Tatum and Brown 5:28-6:36 What role did their relationship play? 6:36-7:44 Prizepicks 7:44-9:179:17-13:03 Perception of Jaylen Brown 13:03-15:33 Should Celtics have traded for Giannis? 15:33-16:49 What's the next move? 16:49-20:25 How good will the Celtics be?

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Bobby Manning welcomes Michael Scotto from Hoopshype to Celtics Daily to discuss what he heard during the Jaylen Brown trade saga, offseason reactions to Boston's moves and what they could do next, including a Trey Murphy trade and Payton Pritchard extension. 0:00-7:20 Vegas reactions to the Jaylen Brown trade 7:20-8:26 Prizepicks 8:26-10:00 Rocket Money 10:00-11:22 Next moves 11:22-13:11 Trey Murphy latest 13:11-15:30 Mitchell Robinson addition 15:30-16:19 How good can Celtics be? 16:19-19:53 Can Celtics extend Payton Pritchard?

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Bobby Manning welcomes Esfandiar Baraheni from The Athletic to discuss the Celtics vs Raptors opener to Summer League, first impressions of Chris Cenac Jr., Amari Williams starting over Cenac and expectations for Hugo Gonzalez after Boston would not include him in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.

0:00-7:16 Celtics-Raptors recap and Chris Cenac debut

7:16-8:13 Prizepicks

8:13-9:23 Rocket Money

9:23-17:22 Hugo Gonzalez expectations

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Bobby Manning welcomes ESPN's Bobby Marks to Celtics Daily to discuss how Jaylen Brown ended up getting traded for Paul George, the perception of Brown around the league and previewed Boston's Summer League roster from Las Vegas. 

0:00 Reaction to Jaylen Brown trade

7:23 - Prizepicks

8:30 - Rocket Money

10:04 - Bobby Marks on '7th best player' quote 

13:56 - What’s next move for Boston Celtics

16:18 - Was potential extension for Jaylen Brown a big impact in trade

18:58 Insight on Chris Cenac Jr.

Bobby Manning welcomes John Karalis from Sports Illustrated to Celtics Daily to react to Brad Stevens and Bill Chisholm's press conference about the Jaylen Brown trade, what's next for Boston after the move and how good the Celtics can be without Brown. 0:00-17:41 Reaction to Stevens and Chisholm's press conference 17:41-19:12 Prizepicks 19:12-20:29 Rocket Money 20:29-40:20 What's next for the Celtics

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Bobby Manning previews the Brad Stevens press conference on Monday, looks ahead to other offseason work for the Celtics, including a Payton Pritchard extension and previews the Summer League roster ahead of Boston's first game on Friday in Las Vegas. 0:00-9:55 Biggest questions for Brad Stevens 9:55-11:33 Prizepicks 11:33-12:45 Rocket Money 12:45-19:45 Pritchard extension 19:45-22:32 Summer League roster

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Bobby Manning welcomes Jay King from The Athletic to Celtics Daily to discuss his report on the reasons and details behind the Jaylen Brown trade to the 76ers. They also react to Celtics center Neemias Queta agreeing to a 4-year, $56 million extension with the team that begins next season in 2027-28 and runs fully guaranteed through 2030-31. 0:00-4:00 Why the Celtics traded Jaylen 4:00-12:45 Analytics impact and Jayson Tatum's return 12:45-22:10 Paul George and the return 22:10-24:12 Prizepicks 24:12-25:40 Rocket Money 25:40-34:40 Giannis trade details 34:40-40:40 How trade value fell so far 40:40-47:19 Ownership impact 47:19-53:59 Neemias Queta extension <...

Bobby Manning welcomes Tony Jones to Celtics Daily to The Athletic to discuss the Jaylen Brown trade, how the 76ers managed to send Paul George to Boston for him and what's next for Philadelphia and Boston.

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Bobby Manning reacts to the Celtics signing Mike Conley & Mitchell Robinson and the latest on the Jaylen Brown trade saga. Plus, first impressions of rookies Chris Cenac and Dillon Mitchell

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Bobby Manning welcomes Omari Sankofa II from the Detroit Free Press to discuss the reports that the Celtics and Pistons could do a sign-and-trade built around Jaylen Brown and Jalen Duren if contract talks between Duren and the Pistons fall apart. Bobby also gives his latest overarching thoughts on the Brown saga as the week ahead of free agency concludes. Duren is a restricted free agent beginning on Tuesday. 0:00-13:53 Latest Jaylen Brown thoughts 13:53-15:25 Prizepicks 15:25-17:07 Rocket Money 17:07-37:10 Could the Celtics trade for Jalen Duren?

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Bobby Manning welcomes Jeff Goodman from CLNS Media's Ryan and Goodman podcast to Celtics Daily to discuss Jaylen Brown's future with the Celtics and what they could acquire for him after Giannis Antetokounmpo and Timberwolves talks failed. Then, they breakdown Boston's rookies Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell. 0:00-12:19 Jaylen Brown latest and what Celtics can trade him for 12:19-14:29 Prizepicks 14:29-16:03 Rocket Money 16:03-20:18 Chris Cenac Jr. breakdown 20:18-25:19 Dillon Mitchell breakdown

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Bobby Manning welcomes James Barlowe to Celtics Daily to discuss Chris Cenac, a high-upside center draft pick for Boston to who sometimes resembled Anthony Davis in high school. James gives his actual Senac comparisons, including Marquisse Chriss and Christain Wood, before they talk about players the Celtics could select at No. 40 in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft.  Timestamps: 0:00-11:08 Chris Senac breakdown 11:08-12:32 Prizepicks 12:32-13:44 Rocket Money 13:44-17:00 Did they miss on Tarris Reed 17:00-20:00 Other options 20:00-21:42 Any commentary on Amari Williams? 21:42-27:40 Bruce Thornton, Jaden Bradley and Robert McCray as options for #40

Bobby Manning welcomes Wes Goldberg to Celtics Daily to discuss whether Boston missing out on Giannis Antetokounmpo will force a Jaylen Brown trade and how the deal impacts the Miami Heat and Celtics as both teams stand. 

0:00-12:24 Why Heat beat the Celtics in Giannis race

12:24-13:51 Prizepicks 

13:51-15:04 Rocket Money 

15:04-21:36 Should Celtics now trade Jaylen? 

21:36-28:03 How good is Miami now? 

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Bobby Manning gives his final take on the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga ahead of the self-imposed Bucks deadline for a trade resolution on Tuesday ahead of the NBA Draft. Then, he discusses the Timberwolves reportedly having strong interest in Derrick White, Boston's reported past pursuit of Rudy Gobert and one smaller trade idea with the Pistons that he loves. 0:00-7:26 Giannis latest 7:26-8:30 Prizepicks 8:30-9:43 Rocket Money 9:43-14:38 Derrick White to Minnesota? Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to...