Will and Greg are joined by The Ringer's Brian Barrett from the "Off The Pike" podcast to give some general thoughts on the Celtics offseason and their prospects heading into 2025-2026. Then, they preview Sox vs Yankees and take a look at the Patriots preseason and whether they can make the playoffs. 

(2:00) Introduction / Celtics 

(19:00) Sox vs Yankees: rivalry renewed

(39:00) Can the Patriots make the playoffs?

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Will and Greg welcome back old friend Es Baraheni to discuss Joe Mazzulla's contract extension and how Chris Boucher can help the Celtics stay afloat during this "gap year." Then, they talk about the Toronto Raptors and some other teams around the league that could surprise people this upcoming season. 

(2:00) Introduction

(6:00) Joe Mazzulla's Extension 

(20:00) Thoughts on Chris Boucher

(37:00) Anfernee Simons or Payton Pritchard?

(45:00) Ranking teams in the Eastern Conference

(59:00) Toronto Raptors and other teams that could suprise this year

Will and Greg discuss their Top 10 players in the East and where Jaylen Brown factors into that discussion. Then, they compare Nic Claxton and Walker Kessler as trade targets.  Finally, they play some NBA Trivia hosted by producer, Alex Gonzales.

(2:30) Greg gets a free spa day and massage etiquette

(13:00) Projecting the Top 10 players in the Eastern Conference

(31:00) Trade rumors: Kessler or Claxton?

(40:00) NBA Trivia 

(48:00) Finishing up the spa day stories

Will and Greg debate whether the Celtics should throw caution to the wind and sign Free Agent forward and former #1 pick Ben Simmons (5:00).  Then, they discuss a recent poll on CelticsBlog on where the Celtics will finish next season (21:00).  After that, Greg breaks down Jaylen Brown's offseason shooting workout with renowned shooting coach, Lethal Shooter (35:00).  Finally, the boys just catch up on life as new dads (42:00). 

Greg and Alex discuss the heartbreak of seeing Marcus Smart in LA, but why they are happy for him (2:00).  

Other Celtics players who have left for rivals (12:00)

Rumors of Anfernee Simons for KCP (18:00)

JB and Niang make up at Summer League (27:00)

Thoughts on Kenny Lofton Jr. (29:30)

Dame to Portland and did the Celtics miss out? (33:30)

Go to our YouTube Channel to play along with our Jump Shot trivia (42:00)

Will and Greg discuss Hugo Gonzalez and Jordan Walsh's early returns at NBA Summer League (3:00), plus Hugo's NBA comparisons (15:00).  Then, they debate whether the Celtics should trade Anfernee Simons and who is the Celtics likely starting 5 (24:00).  Then, they look at Jaylen Brown's comments on the Kyrie Irving stream and explore what his ceiling could be as the number one option (29:00). Finally, Producer Alex joins to lead the guys through another edition of NBA Trivia (43:00).

Will and Greg discuss how they've never watched "Survivor" (2:00) before discussing the rampant rumors of Damian Lillard joining the Boston Celtics (17:00).  Then, they play some NBA Draft trivia (39:00).

Will and Greg discuss the Celtics offseason to date and the rest of the news around the NBA.

(2:00) Taking stock of the Celtics moves and why Greg hates Georges Niang

(20:00) Should we have kept Luke Kornet by trading Sam Hauser?

(24:00) Silver linings for the C's 2025

(30:00) Greggy Obama reviews the Atlanta Hawks moves this offseason, and Jalen Johnson vs Scottie Barnes

(40:00) What the hell are the Milwaukee Bucks doing?

(47:00) The Houston Rockets

(52:00) The Denver Nuggets

(59:00) The Cleveland Cavaliers

Will is joined by @NikNBA to discuss the Celtics busy week of roster changes.

(6:00) - Celtics draft Hugo Gonzales, the steal of the 2025 NBA Draft?

(26:00 )- Are the Celtics now able to retain Al Horford and Luke Kornet?

(29:50) - Fallout from the Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis trades

Will is joined by Khari Thompson to talk Celtics hoops and the NBA season.

(2:00) Khari Thompson of Boston.com talks Tatum and Haliburton injuries and the NBA playoffs

(17:00) What on earth will happen in the Eastern Conference next season?

(28:30) Celtics draft plans and offseason outlook

(36:00) Is 2025-2026 Joe Mazzulla's first year on the hot seat?

(44:00) Kevin Durant is traded to the Houston Rockets