Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for the Boston Globe. He joins the show to discuss the Nets hiring former-Celtics coach Ime Udoka and the noise surrounding it, a different perspective on Kyrie Irving's antics, and Joe Mazzulla's big issue seven games into the season. Twitter: @gwashburnglobe   2:01 Celtics players still don’t know what exactly happened   11:17 Could Boston be a little short-sighted with letting Udoka go?   22:35 Is race a factor in this?   38:05 Adding the Ime saga to the Kyrie drama   48:06 What we really should be concerned about after 7 games   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnline.AG today and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% sign up bonus!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

485: We Need Closure to Ime Udoka Saga w/ Gary Washburn

The longest nonstop Boston Celtics podcast available online or streaming, Celtics Beat is released 52 weeks of the year – with no exceptions. Host Adam Kaufman provides some of the most insightful analysis on all things Boston Celtics and the NBA. And no other podcast covering the Celtics on the web delivers some of the most well-known and respected personalities both in and outside the NBA as Celtics Beat does. New episodes are available for download every Sunday at iTunes and Stitcher. Episodes are also available OnDemand at http://www.clnsmedia.com and the CLNS Mobile App.

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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 Celtics team begin? 
 Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, June 13th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by PrizePicks, Arena Club, and GameTime. PrizePicks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the PrizePicks app today and use the promo code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Go to ArenaClub.com and use the code CLNS for 40% off your first pack! 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

576: The Boston Celtics are ONE WIN Away From Immortality w/ Sean Grande

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 the Patriots 
 Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by PrizePicks and Gametime. PrizePicks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app today, use the promo code CLNS for a first-deposit match up to $100! And download Gametime and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

575: Tatum, Brown on Verge of Becoming Boston Celtics Legends w/ Donnie Walhberg

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 
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574: Is Kristaps Porzingis the KEY to Boston Celtics DEFENSE? w Jared Weiss

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to break down a THRILLING Game 3 in Indiana, Jayson Tatum's best games of his career, and Jaylen Brown's All-NBA snub. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 
 2:11 Celtics close out a clutch game w/ complete team effort 13:28 Jrue Holiday’s closes on both ends 20:01 Jayson Tatum dominated Game 3 47:25 Boston needs a bench shooter to heat up 51:14 Jaylen’s All-NBA snub 
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573: Masterful Tatum Performance Propels Celtics Closer to NBA Finals w/ Brian Barrett

Adam Himmelsbach covers the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Adam joins the program to breakdown the Eastern Conference Finals. Does Boston need Porzingis to handle the Indiana Pacers? Twitter: @AdamHimmelsbach 
 5:09 Should Boston have preferred the Knicks? 10:51 Celtics should put up numbers offensively 16:24 Porzingis’ chances of playing in this series 21:28 Does Boston need KP to beat Indiana 32:50 Jaylen and Jayson have matured 
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485: We Need Closure to Ime Udoka Saga w/ Gary Washburn

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