Kyrie Irving never spoke with LeBron James prior to asking the Cleveland Cavaliers for a trade this summer. Now, the current Celtic still appears confused as to why people are asking him about this. While a guest on ESPN's First Take, Steven A. Smith attempted to explain it to him.

Day one of the Boston Celtics Newsfeed's 30-day preview series leading up to opening night of the 2017-18 NBA season.

Today, CLNS Newsfeed Manager Mike Walsh previews the Atlanta Hawks and how their new look and new direction will match up against the Celtics.

Visit CLNSRadio.com/boston-celtics-news for an extensive written preview.

Tune back in tomorrow when Walsh is joined by David Ostrowsky to preview the Brooklyn Nets.

Sam Sheehan, Alex Kungu, and Matt and Jon Ignal debate a variety of topics on this week's Monday Mailbag.

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Celtics Media Day is scheduled for Sept. 25th, before the team heads to Salve Regina University for practice. 

ESPN released the top-10 of their NBA Rankings and named LeBron James No. 1 for the seventh straight year.

The NBA's competition committee is proposing draft lottery reform and fining teams for resting healthy players.

Friday Debate: Jonathan Levy, Zaire, Sam Sheehan, and Lucky’s Pipe debate who will be better this year for the Celtics: Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown?

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The ESPN NBA Rank continued Thursday and both of Boston's high-profile offseason additions were named. Kyrie Irving placed 25th, a 10-spot drop from last year. Gordon Hayward landed 20th, a 14-point rise from last year.

The Morris twins are involved in an assault trial in Phoenix starting Monday.

Thursday Breakdown: CelticsBlog writer Alex Kungu has reviewed the film on Kyrie Irving. Evan Valenti and Lucky’s Pipe sit down with him to find out what he’s discovered.

1:30 How will Al Horford help out Kyrie Irving?

4:00 How is the Celtics offense different from the Cavaliers?

14:00 Kyrie Irving’s scoring role and shooting profile should change

19:00 Will Kyrie Irving defend for the Celtics?

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The ESPN NBA 100 player rankings came out this week and the Boston Celtics have two players thus far. Marcus Smart landed 65th, while Al Horford dipped to No. 40. Carmelo Anthony was a shocker at No. 64.

Jae Crowder landed No. 38 and Isaiah Thomas No. 33.

Daniel Theis played for Germany in the FIBA Eurobasket quarterfinals.

Andrew Bogut expects to be cleared to start the 2017-18 NBA season.

Boston Scientific and the Boston Celtics presented a renovated gymnasium to the community in Gardner, Massachusetts. Ray Allen spoke about 2012 free agency and his departure from the New Big Three era in China. While the Celtics continue search for 15th roster spot, Tyler Zeller and Tony Allen have signed elsewhere.

Tuesday Tirades: Zaire returns to join Evan Valenti to preview the Celtics upcoming season with all the roster changes.

1:30 Brad Stevens is a genius

7:00 Celtics will contend sooner rather than later

11:30 What is the Celtics biggest weakness?

14:45 Will Jaylen Brown finish games?

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