Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac and the Celtics for Celtics Blog. Keith drops by the show to talk about Joe Johnson's role, Boston's ambitions at the trade deadline, and what to do about the COVID spikes around the league. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA

 

6:37 Joe Johnson returns to the Celtics 

 

24:37 Prichard is heating up thanks to COVID absences 

 

33:18 Celtics Multiverse 

 

39:35 Will Celtics be buyer or seller at the trade deadline?

 

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