Celtics Beat

Matt Powers is the co-founder of Swish Theory. Matt joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics 2025 Draft Class. He gives thoughts on the fits Max Shulga, Hugo Gonzalez, Amari Williams. X: @DraftPow 3:19 Shulga ranked highest of all Celtics draft picks 9:47 Can Shulga hold up against stiffer competition? 21:51 Differences in Mark Pope and Coach Cal player types +2:20 26:50 Could Williams crack thin Boston rotation? 32:23 Gonzalez pick strange? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, July 3rd 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to digest the Boston Celtics most recent trades, to give his thoughts on Al Horford and Luke Kornet, and Adam and Evan debate on whether 42 should go in the rafters. X: @KeithSmithNBA 6:34 Celtics knew they’d have to trade pieces eventually 10:26 Fans love trades and will love the CBA 14:51 Boston ownership cheap? 26:09 Simons will force Boston to play faster 44:39 Where do Horford and Kornet end up? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, June 27th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to discuss the Indiana Pacers forcing a Game 7 in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Celtics potentially keeping Kristaps Porzingis, and what the future holds for Al Horford. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 4:03 Pacers forcing Game 7 is shocking 7:09 Regular Season basketball vs postseason basketball 33:27 Celtics running it back a possibility? 45:00 Rank the most-likely traded players 50:21 Al Horford’s future Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, June 20th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Devine is a Senior NBA Writer for Yahoo! Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the necessary evolution of Mazzulla Ball, Aaron Nesmith's ascent, and why trading Brown might not be worth it. Twitter: @yourmandevine 8:29 Mazzulla ball needs to evolve 14:02 Mazzulla ball is too dogmatic 33:59 Pacers blueprint repeatable? 42:11 Potential OKC collapse gives Celtics title clarity 50:33 Nesmith carving out a role Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, June 12th 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Moore covers the NBA for The Action Network. Matt joins the program to discuss the impact of the Finals on the Celtics, how Jayson Tatum can learn from the sidelines, and could Joe Mazzulla's job be in trouble? Twitter: @HPBasketball 3:34 Pacers shock the world in Game 1 8:01 Can the Celtics learn from the Pacers blueprint? (Skill w/ size) 17:45 What can Tatum learn from Haliburton’s run? 28:31 Should Mazzulla feel real pressure in ’25-26? 40:37 Mazzulla on his way to being Alex Cora Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, June 6th 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Washburn covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the playoffs without the Celtics, how the CBA promotes player movement, and whether players today are as hungry as past ones. Twitter: @gwashburnglobe 2:16 Playoffs w/o Celtics are a dud (Sizzling playoff matchups might be over for a while) 10:49 What’s better for the league: Dynasties or Player Movement? 20:40 Does the new CBA make it easier to root for players over laundry? 30:01 Jaylen engaging heavily in Boston’s community Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, May 30th, 2025. Celtics Beat is a part of the CLNS Media Network. Make sure you subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the show to chat about the next steps in the C's offseason, why you cannot make any assumptions on how things will progress, and why basking in the glory of last year was better than 2008. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 3:32 - Why Banner 18 felt different than the 08 championship 19:35 Does Jaylen Brown HAVE to go? 29:25 Trust in Brad 38:16 We have no idea what new ownership will do 42:39 Does Tatum injury actually change offseason plans? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, May 24th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Landman is a former ESPN Fantasy writer. Seth joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics series loss to the New York Knicks and what's next in terms of roster building. Twitter: @slandman33 5:21 Is this series loss on Joe Mazzulla? (Should he be more malleable?) 14:41 Porzingis was a shell of his regular-season self 18:16 Celtics the better team? 25:44 Remaking the roster Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, May 17th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by the CLNS Media Network. Make sure you subscribe to CLNS Media on YouTube and ALL of our All Access channels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Grande is the longtime radio voice of the Boston Celtics. Sean joins the program to discuss the Celtics two-game hole against the Knicks, what can get them out of the funk, and why the Celtics COULD make history. Twitter: @SeanGrandepbp 3:48 Can the Celtics right the ship? 9:52 Hot take theater is all time hot right now 15:24 Does this rut look like what happened in January? 31:16 Celtics were an ELITE clutch team this season 45:01 Two-game losing streak does NOT take away from last year’s title Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, May 9th 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to chat about Jrue Holiday's hamstring injury, Jayson Tatum's dominance, and what the Knicks can do to bridge the gap with the Celtics. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 5:08 Holiday hamstring cause for concern? 15:46 Pritchard hangs defensively 22:45 Could the Knicks series be easier than the Magic series? 39:22 Look for Porzingis to get back on track offensively 49:05 Is the Tatum narrative changing? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, May 2nd, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Gametime! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLNS Media's John Zannis and Bobby Manning break down Game 2 vs Orlando, the importance of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and discuss whether Jaylen Brown is back to his best. 0:00 Welcome 2:08 Reactions to Game 2 vs Orlando 4:46 Importance of Jrue Holiday 12:04 Jaylen Brown back to his Finals MVP self? 18:28 Stat breakdown from games 1 and 2 19:41 Gametime 22:15 Porzingis theatrics 26:22 Mazzulla, Brown, and Porzingis on game 2’s WWE moment 27:39 Why Porzingis is important 35:58 Concerns over Tatum injury? 41:22 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cedric Maxwell was the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals, a Boston Celtics legend, and part of the Boston Celtics Broadcast Network. Cedric joins the show to chat about the upcoming sereis against the Orlando Magic, the Celtics City documentary, and his thoughts on Jaylen Brown's injury. Twitter: @cedricmaxwell81 03:53 Why Orlando was a big concern early in the year 09:15 Hungry teams always have something to prove 215:19 Jaylen can actually learn something playing one his injury 25:14 Boston just has to be themselves 33:10 Mazzulla wants Max to speak to the team Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Wednesday, April 16th 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Gametime! Download the Gametime app today and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Greenberg covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about Jaylen Brown's knee injury, how Boston's path is ideal, and who the ideal first-round opponent is. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 15:35 Celtics “skipped steps” at home this year 23:05 C’s bracket shapes up nicely 26:48 Boston should have the best player in every series until the Finals 40:00 Jaylen’s health is Boston’s number one concern 43:00 Are we not giving Jaylen enough credit for trying to learn his limitations? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, April 12th 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary joins the show to talk about what the Boston Celtics need to focus on the last five games of the year and what to do about Jaylen Brown's knee pain. Twitter: @GwashburnGlobe 6:06 Priorities for the last five games 11:02 Celtics home issues aren’t new 17:50 Jaylen will have to learn how to play through pain Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, April 5th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Bulpett is a Senior NBA Writer for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to chat about the Celtics final stretch of games, why there are legit threats in the playoffs this year, and what he loves about the Celtics City documentary. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 3:52 Celtics have overcome self-destructive tendencies 12:11 Boston would not have survived this season w/o Derrick White 24:37 Celtics can’t develop bad habits in final ten games 42:31 Celtics City shinning light on key figures that aren’t as well known 55:14 Shocked if the sale doesn’t go through? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, March 28th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cedric Maxwell is part of the Boston Celtics Radio Network and the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals. Max joins the program to discuss the C's new owner and what tough decisions he will have to make. Twitter: @cedricmaxwell81 4:02 Bill Chisholm buys the Celtics 10:31 Good fit for Celtics family? 21:50 Which core piece could be on the move? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby Manning covers the Boston Celtics for CLNS Media and Boston Sports Journal. Bobby joins the program to chat about Jrue Holiday's big night in Miami, positives to take away from Jaylen Brown's performance against the Thunder, and to appreciate Al Horford. Twitter: @RealBobManning 4:15 Holiday shines vs Miami 14:20 Resting Jrue to keep him fresh is critical to the postseason 23:14 Jaylen takes responsibility for bad Thunder outing 31:04 Tatum should take on a bigger load against the Thunder 42:15 Acknowledging Al Horford’s greatness Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, March 15th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss covers the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the program to chat about Payton Prtichard's Sixth Man of the Year candidacy, the status of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and the improved playmaking of Jaylen Brown. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 5:51 Pritchard 6MoY 10:26 Can Pritchard carve out a bigger postseason role? 15:38 Is Derrick White under-appreciated 24:33 Celtics will need to be healthy to take down Cavs and Thunder 28:01 Jaylen’s playmaking has improved Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, March 7th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about the last Celtics-Cavaliers game of the regular season, Donovan Mitchell's career success against Boston, and can the C's avoid losing three in-a-row. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 11:21 Celtics blew the last game against the Cavaliers 16:33 Donovan Mitchell is feasting 22:56 Cavs-Celtics will come down to the margins 35:58 Will the Celtics finally lose 3 games in-a-row? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" for The Ringer Podcast Network and Spotify. Brian joins the program to chat about the new Boston Celtics documentary on HBO, Tatum vs Bird, and who Boston should prefer in the Finals. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 4:58 Screening of HBO’s Celtics documentary 19:08 New doc should have new content 26:49 Current era C’s are so much different than other champions previously 35:35 Can Tatum catch Bird? 42:24 Bird’s legend keeps growing 40 years later 55:40 Should C’s be more afraid of Denver? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, February 22md 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices