Celtics Beat

Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics stellar play lately, whether they have proven they have an on/off switch, and Jayson Tatum taking his game to new heights. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA

6:29 Does it bother you that Brown missed some games to be on Jimmy Fallon?

11:04 Is this title defense “special”?

18:04 Celtics should not be afraid of Eastern Conference teams

25:50 Tatum doesn’t need to score to have impact felt

36:46 This Celtics group can flip the switch 

Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, February 13th, 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! 

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Sean Grande is the play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to chat about the NBA Trade Deadline, did anyone close the Celtics talent gap, and Derrick White's refound confidence. Twitter: @SeanGrandepbp

3:33 Jeff Lurie actually bidding on the Celtics?

9:10 Has any team narrowed the gap between them and the Celtics?

27:54 Boston has been the best road team in the NBA for several years

43:23 Derrick White’s confidence 

46:26 Could Tatum be the best Celtic ever?

Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, February 7th, 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! 

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Chris Forsberg is a Boston Celtics reporter for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics up-and-down play the last month-plus, why KP is bringing the best out of everyone, and how much rest should some of the older players get? Twitter: @ChrisForsberg_

5:11 Are the Celtics moving in the right direction?

13:40 Resting certain guys starts now?

23:44 Tatum more clutch this year 

41:06 OKC-Boston-Cleveland have similarities

Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, February 1st, 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! 

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Brian Barrett is the host of "Off The Pike" for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics recent play, why the team is up-and-down at the moment, why certain guys need rest, and is any of this fixable. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett

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Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the Celtics win over the Magic, whether the vibes are fixed, and why Tatum's usage rate doesn't tell the whole story. Twitter: @StoolGreenie

4:07 Celtics engagement against Magic was a return to normal

12:15 Championship should give Celtics some grace

29:00 Tatum’s usage doesn’t tell the complete story

47:22 Celtics record is still elite 

Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, January 18th, 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! 

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Gary Washburn is a National NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the Celtics lack-of-focus in the fourth quarter, why they cannot skip any steps this year, and why Brandon Jennings' comments are part of a bigger NBA problem. Twitter: @Gwashburnglobe

4:13 Celtics level of consistency is off

19:35 Something off on this team’s “DNA”

26:11 Can C’s afford to skip steps?

37:55 Jennings’ comments on Tatum reek of resentment

48:16 Other pro leagues don’t tear their sport down

Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, January 11th, 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! 

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Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to discuss the impressive start to the Boston Celtics west coast road trip, why Tatum's MVP case is murky, and whether Victor Wembanyama is really the next true great star. Twitter: @SteveBHoop

3:14 Celtics still create a ton of interest nationally

4:57 Does pending Jimmy Butler trade impact Boston/Eastern Conference?

9:07 Did new CBA hurt what makes the NBA so popular?

28:12 Is Tatum the new age Tim Duncan?

35:45 Wemby is the next all-time great

Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, January 4th, 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! 

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Marc D'Amico is an insider, reporter, and host for the Boston Celtics. Marc joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics bountiful 2024, Jaylen Brown's new award, and why this team's "ego" is why they are so successful. Twitter: @Marc_DAmico

3:42 Celtics, internally, feel great about 2024 and beyond

9:06 Boston’s lack of ego

15:31 Team still faces unfair scrutiny 

26:38 Jaylen wins SI NBA Player of the Year

Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, December 28th, 2024. 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! 

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Matt Moore is a NBA writer for The Action Network. Matt joins the program to discuss his latest substack column surrounding the Boston Celtics 3-point equation, if anyone can beat it, and whether the NBA Cup is actually good for basketball. Twitter: @HPBasketball

4:31 Teams cannot let Boston shoot uncontested catch-and-shoot 3’s

14:46 Can other teams model what Celtics are doing?

25:37 Celtics 3-point model isn’t what fans are complaining about

29:08 How do we change the narrative around the NBA currently?

44:33 Can Giannis and LeBron winning the NBA Cup make it more meaningful?

Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, December 20th, 2024. 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! 

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Bobby Manning covers the Celtics for CLNS Media and Boston Sports Journal. Bobby joins the program to discuss Payton Pritchard's impact so far, a slight concern with Jrue Holiday, and why this season is kind of boring. Twitter: @RealBobManning

2:58 Sad they didn’t make the NBA Cup?

5:08 Where would the Celtics be without Pritchard?

16:14 Can Pritchard have a real role deep in the playoffs?

21:04 Holiday with an important bounce-back game

34:50 Celtics miss Hauser’s consistent production

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