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In an ESPN appearance former Cleveland Cavaliers GM David Griffin stated that the Celtics were among the teams that Kyrie Irving would like to play for after making his wishes for a trade known.

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The Boston Celtics released their preseason schedule for the 2017-18 NBA season. They will play four games, beginning at home on Oct. 2 against the Charlotte Hornets. Boston will play Charlotte twice and the Philadelphia 76ers twice.

Nick Gelso, Jimmy Toscano, Matt Ignal, Sam Sheehan, and Lucky's Pipe discuss Kevin Pelton's 49.4 win projection using his RPM Wins model in part one, while Evan Valenti hosts Dueling Wahlbergs in part two, where Isaiah Thomas vs. Kyrie Irving is debated.

0:00 Kevin Pelton's Celtics Win Projection model reaction

2:30 What does the model ignore?

8:25 Dueling Wahlbergs: Isaiah Thomas vs. Kyrie Irving

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Jaylen Brown puts on a show in Johannesburg, Isaiah Thomas expects to be ready for training camp, and Doc Rivers loses his front office role.

CLNS Founder Nick Gelso and the Garden Report's Jimmy Toscano join Matt Ignal, Sam Sheehan, and Lucky's Pipe to discuss the Celtics offseason decisions.

1:15 The Dunc'd On crew gave the Celtics a C-

2:30 76ers/Fultz trade is controversial

5:45 Was trading Avery Bradley the right move?

12:15 High expectations for Jayson Tatum

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[Audio] Jaylen Brown in Africa - Conference Call to Celtics Media

Cole Zwicker (@ColeZwicker) of The Stepback and What's on Draft Podcast discusses the top prospects in the 2018 NBA Draft with Jonathan Levy, Matt Ignal, and Lucky's Pipe. Unicorn equity!!!

0:40 Is Luka Doncic a transcendent talent?

2:00 Michael Porter Jr. is an elite scorer

5:15 DeAndre Ayton has "unicorn equity"

12:45 Mo Bamba's incredible defensive potential

16:30 Marvin Bagley III is an athletic freak

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After spending a year in Spain after a few seasons in the NBA, 24-year-old guard Shane Larkin has found his way back state-side in a deal with the Boston Celtics. Monday is the 10-year anniversary of the Kevin Garnett trade.

In this Rapid Fire Q-and-A Session, Sam Sheehan, Evan Valenti and Jon + Matt Ignal discuss a variety of Celtics topics.

0:30 What is Celtics price point for Kyrie Irving?

9:40 Why did Celtics overhaul training staff?

14:00 Who doesn't make cut? Larkin, Theis, or Nader?

16:30 Is Brad Stevens the Celtics best asset?

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Isaiah Thomas Will Not Undergo Hip Surgery & Will Return for Training Camps