Celtics Talk

Austin Ainge talks with A. Sherrod Blakely about the confidence the Celtics have heading into the 2018 season, and we discuss what team we think Jimmy Butler will end up on.

(2:00) Does Jimmy Butler wanting out of Minnesota make him look bad? (6:00) What team does Jimmy Butler end up with? (11:00) Breaking down ESPN top 100 NBA players list, did they rank the Celtics correctly? (15:00) Would you rather have Jimmy Butler or Gordon Hayward? (17:00) A. Sherrod Blakely talks with Celtics Director of Player Personnel Austin Ainge. (17:30) How does Austin think Kyrie irving and Gordon Hayward will fit back in on the Celtics? (25:00) How important was getting Marcus Smart back with the Celtics? (28:00) What are the Celtics thoughts on the 2019 draft?

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Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakey talk everything Celtics, including an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Gordon Hayward, and SI Senior Writer Ben Golliver breaks down his top 100 list and what went behind where he ranked Celtics players.

(1:00) Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely discuss the return of Gordon Hayward and SI’s top 100 list. (7:30) A. Sherrod Blakely talks with Gordon Hayward about his rehabbing from his injury and expectations for training camp(11:00) What will the return of Hayward mean for the rest of the Celtics players? (18:30) SI’s Ben Golliver talks about his top 100 list, and breaks down what went behind where he ranked Celtics players. He also discusses the possibility of the Celtics being a ‘super team’ and Jayson Tatum possibly out playing where SI has him ranked.

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A. Sherrod Blakely and Kyle Draper discuss the latest surrounding the Celtics including…(3:00) How badly does the NBA want to revive the Celtics-76ers rivalry. How much better can the 76ers be? (8:00) Reacting to the NBA Schedule release, why not have the Celtics play the Lakers on Christmas? (11:00) Will Kawhi Leonard hold the Raptors hostage like he did the Spurs? (17:00) A. Sherrod Blakely talks with Aron Baynes about coming back to the Celtics, and the ‘unfinished business’ he feels he still has. (21:00) A. Sherrod Blakely talks with Daniel Theis about rehabbing from his injury and when he is hoping to be 100% ready to play.

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0:50 - Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely discuss the Celtics signing Marcus Smart to a 4-year, $52 million contract and what he means to the team.

6:02 - With the Toronto Raptors acquiring Kawhi Leonard in a trade including DeMar DeRozan the Eastern Conference has experienced a bit of a shake up. Sherrod and Kyle debate whether or not the Celtics remain the favorites in the East.

14:25 - Gordon Hayward joins Sherrod to discuss a variety of topics including how videos games helped him during his recovery, his health status, how important it was for the Celtics to re-sign Marcus Smart and how competitive the Eastern Conference will be this season.

20:23 - Kyle and Sherrod talk about Hayward's return and how he'll have to make adjustments after missing an entire season.

22:24 - With Carmelo Anthony being shipped to Atlanta in a trade

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1:20 - Sherrod broke the news that the Kings are preparing an offer for Marcus Smart. Any chance Smart gets close to $15 million?

5:26 - Are the Celtics handling the Smart contract situation the right way? Would the Celtics need to massage the ego of Smart if he were to return to Boston?

10:19 - Sherrod ran into Isaiah Thomas at the airport in Las Vegas. Sherrod tells us the conversation he had with I.T. about still being a free agent and what kind of deal he expects to receive.

13:28 - Is Isaiah Thomas still a starter in the NBA? Or should he accept a role as a 6th man? Any chance he comes back to Boston?

16:15 - The development of the Celtics players during the Summer League. Robert Williams has had a difficult start to his career, Jabari Bird showing off his athleticism, Semi Ojeleye growing with his experience, and the mixed results from Guerschon Yabusele.

24:29 - Jayson Tatum looking impressive in his work out videos, going 1-on-1 with Joel Embiid. Does Tatum become the number 2 on the Celtics behind Kyrie Irving?

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0:50 - LeBron goes to the Western Conference to join the Lakers. Boogie Cousins joins the defending champs. A lot of big dominos have fallen during free agency. Surprised by any moves that have been made around the league so far?

3:00 - Isaiah Thomas is still a free agent. What is the market for the former Celtics point guard? How much did playing through his hip injury in Boston impact him?

7:05 - The Lakers are a team made for TV drama. L.A. has signed a bunch of ‘misfits’ around LeBron but it’s looking like they’ll have max space to add whoever they want after this next season.

9:40 - It’s been reported that the Celtics top 5 players are off limits in a trade for Kawhi Leonard. Jaylen Brown has a very high ceiling but do the Celtics need to consider moving him to San Antonio for Kawhi?

14:50 - What does Danny Ainge think the window is? What would be the all-in point for the Celtics? Looking ahead to next offseason, Boston has some uncertainty with their roster.

18:12 - What’s the concern level at with Kyrie Irving? Will he be back in Boston after his contract expires?

22:25 - Celtics 1st round pick Robert Williams missed his flight for his first practice. Maturity issues are still a concern. Following the leadership of Al Horford would help out the rookie.

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In this episode of The Celtics Talk Podcast with Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely...

1:05 - It's great that the Celtics are in the mix for Kawhi Leonard but they can stand back and still be a top team in the NBA. So is it worth it to trade for Kawhi?

5:10 - It's making less and less sense to make a trade for Leonard as the risk is outweighing the reward.

7:24 - Jabari Young, Spurs beat writer for the San Antonio Express joins and says it's looking like Kawhi Leonard is not going to be a Spur for much longer and what the vibe has been like in San Antonio since Tim Duncan retired.

16:35 - Jabari Young on how Kawhi would be more likely to re-sign with the Philadelphia 76ers than with the Boston Celtics and how Boston doesn’t seem like the place for Kawhi long term.

21:40 - Jabari Young on how the Spurs would need Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and a pick for Kawhi Leonard.

29:20 - Draper and Blakely on getting the feeling that Aron Baynes will be coming back to the Celtics. But would Marcus Smart return on a 1-year deal?

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Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely bring you the latest in Celtics and NBA news in this episode of the Celtics Talk Podcast...

1:40 - The Celtics select Robert Williams with the 27th overall pick. Draper and Blakely discuss why he was still on the board and if the reward will outweigh the risk.

5:15 - Blakely says that a comparison to Roger Williams could be Clint Capela, with maybe a chance to be even better. Also, a discussion about why the Celtics did not move up in the draft.

8:27 - 18:18 - Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely are joined by Texas A&M head basketball coach Billy Kennedy. Kennedy describes the potential he sees in Robert Williams, if he thought he would go higher in the draft, and what part of his game he will need to improve in the NBA.

18:53 - All eyes will be on Roger Williams during the Celtics summer league. What will he be able to bring to the Celtics?

20:04 - Would you want the Celtics to sign Dwight Howard? Or would you rather have Aron Baynes return to Boston?

26:02 - The Spurs are not going to be able to get full value for Kawhi Leonard and how it's looking less and less likely that the Celtics will trade for Leonard.

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In this week’s Celtics Talk Podcast with Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely, our guests include ESPN NBA Insider Chris Haynes, and Boston Celtics Director of Player Development Austin Ainge.

Kyle and Sherrod begin by talking about whether the Celtics would have given the Warriors a more competitive series in the NBA Finals.

(8:00) Chris Haynes joins us on the phone to talk about the Celtics being the “best option” for LeBron James. Hayes says LeBron has a ton of respect for the Celtics organization. (13:10) Haynes has a strong take on whether Kyrie Irving and LeBron could coexist again if the opportunity was there. (15:40) With the Colangelo situation with the Sixers, Haynes weighs-in on James going there to join Simmons and Embiid. He doesn’t see how Simmons and Lebron would fit together on the court. (19:15) Chris talks about how committed Kyrie Irving is to Boston long-term.

(23:00) Sherrod catches up with Austin Ainge to look at who could be available for the C’s late in the first round of the NBA Draft. (27:10) What will we see from a couple young bigs - Guerschon Yabusele and Daniel Theis next season. (30:25) Looking back at Jayson Tatum’s rookie year and what this summer could mean for him. (31:30) Does Austin expect a busy offseason for Boston, and what does it mean to hear superstar players consider Boston among the teams everyone wants to play for.

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2:05 - How far would the Celtics have gone if they had Kyrie Irving and/or Gordon Hayward? Any experienced gained from playing in Game 7?

6:09 - Growth area for the young stars: Jayson Tatum needs to add size and weight to improve his game while Jaylen Brown should build off this last season and work on his ball handling.

8:35 - Why was Kyrie Irving not on the bench for Game 7 and were you disappointed he wasn't present?

11:40 - The Celtics reportedly might be interested in Mo Bamba in the draft. Should they trade up to grab the big man?

14:20 - What is Danny Ainge's plan for this offseason: bring back the same roster or make any major roster moves? How much will Marcus Smart get and what would be the top Celtics offer?

18:50 - What happens with LeBron James after the NBA Finals? What is his most likely destination?

24:00 - A break down of the Bryan Colangelo burner Twitter account situation happening in Philadelphia.

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