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?

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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?

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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