Celtics Beat

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? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, November 8th, 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

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? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, October 30th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks a! 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

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 Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, 26th 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 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 reset the roster? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 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

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 Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 3rd, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Raycon! 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! Go to www.buyraycon.com/PCS to get 20% off the Everyday Earbud Classics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 3rd, 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 in lineups when you play $5! Download the Gametime app today, create an account, and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 returns? 53:09 Bill Chisholm confirms he has final say over decisions Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, September 12. 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 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 support of front office Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, September 12. 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 in lineups when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to discuss how the Boston Celtics can have a positive outlook for the upcoming season no matter what, which young role player is going to emerge, and how Jaylen Brown could end up in Atlanta. X: @StoolGreenie 2:42 Is this a win/win season? 11:33 Confidence in the young bench? 23:48 What can Mazzulla do with less talent? 1:01:50 Jaylen going back to Atlanta? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, September 12. 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 today, create an account, and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac and also hosts The Front Office Show. Keith joins the program to discuss the recent allegations against the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, the new salary cap projections for 26-27, and congratulate Celtics legend Jeff Twiss. X: @KeithSmithNBA 3:42 Kawhi-Clippers caught red-handed? 16:46 What kind of punishment could be coming? 28:48 Does new ’26/27 salary cap projection help C’s? 39:02 Walsh gives us “update” on Tatum 43:57 Tatum’s recovery gives us insight on his leadership Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, September 6th. 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 and the salary cap for Spotrac and also hosts The Front Office Show. Keith joins the program to discuss the recent allegations against the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, the new salary cap projections for 26-27, and congratulate Celtics legend Jeff Twiss. X: @KeithSmithNBA 3:42 Kawhi-Clippers caught red-handed? 16:46 What kind of punishment could be coming? 26:33 Does new ’26/27 salary cap projection help C’s? 36:47 Walsh gives us “update” on Tatum 41:42 Tatum’s recovery gives us insight on his leadership Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, September 6th. 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

Bobby Manning is a Celtics reporter for CLNS Media and a co-host of The Garden Report. Bobby joins the show to discuss the future of Anfernee Simons, the summer of Neemias Queta, and MORE. X: RealBobManning 6:40 Could Simons lead C’s in scoring 22:42 Porzingis rebounds in EuroBasket 34:14 New coaching wrinkles this year 44:15 Inside look at Queta’s summer Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 29th. 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 is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the finalization of the Celtics sale, whether Boston IS good enough to make the playoffs, and why Tatum will push to come back sooner. X: @GwashburnGlobe 4:26 No expectations for new ownership group 11:14 Will Chisolm lean on Wyc? 24:48 Celtics need to wait for Tatum to be completely cleared 41:32 Pritchard was Holiday’s toughest assignment Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 22nd. 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

Jack Simone is the Celtics beat reporter for Hardwood Houdini and co-hosts the "How About Them C's" podcast. Jack joins the program to discuss the Celtics' schedule, Payton Pritchard as the starting point guard, and whether Wyc's new role actually matters. X: @JackSimoneNBA 3:07 Phil Pressey was under-appreciated 10:26 Why do we care about the schedule release? 19:30 Should Payton Pritchard start? 35:13 Wyc’s role isn’t what we thought 40:52 Mazzulla’s extension doesn’t mean his job is safe Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 15th. 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 NBA Fantasy Basketball Writer. Seth joins the program to discuss the Celtics newest addition (Chris Boucher), does an Anfernee Simons trade even exist, and KG's postseason dominance. X: @slandman33 5:44 He’s the best big on the team 14:57 Jayson Tatum leaves massive shot creation void 28:15 Should the C’s feel more pressure to trade Simons now? 38:29 What should this season be about? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, August 7th. 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

Chris Forsberg covers the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the program to discuss the dead zone of NBA news, the progress of Jayson Tatum, and what to make of Porzingis' recent comments. X: @chrisforsberg_ 2:15 Celtics won’t shed picks to trade players on roster 10:07 Jayson Tatum ahead of schedule? 23:13 Will Boston use Disabled Player Exemption? 28:20 C’s should be looking for more low-risk, high-reward players 48:39 Porzingis compares Boston to Atlanta Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 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 covers the Boston sports scene on "Off The Pike" for the Ringer Podcast Network and Spotify. Brian joins the program to chat about Marcus Smart's new digs, the state of the Eastern Conference, and potentially bringing in Ben Simmons. X: @itsbrianbarrett 5:37 Marcus Smart to LA doesn’t matter 21:00 Are the Celtics closer to the bottom tier of the Eastern Conference? 31:16 Jayson Tatum has played on the best roster he will ever have 46:40 Ben Simmons to Boston? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, July 25th, 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 and The New York Times. Jared joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics pursuit of Damian Lillard, the young Summer League standouts, and whether Jaylen Brown can be Batman. X: @JaredWeissNBA 3:37 Dame goes back to Portland 10:27 Lillard would have been a killer fit in Boston 14:12 Celtics still trying to unload Niang and Simons 20:57 Will C’s try and get below tax line? 26:20 Can Jaylen be a lead man? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, July 18th, 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 and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about the Summer League Celtics, the love affair with Hugo Gonzalez, and why the Celtics are breaking down barriers. X: @StoolGreenie 8:43 Are the Celtics a finished product? 13:45 Could Simons score 20+ a game? 28:33 Hugo Gonzalez is HERE 37:26 There is no big man savior 49:23 Celtics over/under is too high Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, July 12, 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 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