Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

The NBA says it's running out of time to start their next season in December. MassLive's John Karalis breaks down the numbers to explain why players might not be motivated by money to rush back. Also, a defense of alternate jerseys and why the Celtics should go a step further and do what the Denver Nuggets do. And, would Kendrick Perkins be a good choice as an assistant coach to help add some toughness?

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The NBA & players association have two different ideas for starting next season. MassLive's John Karalis has a 3-step solution and full Christmas & MLK Day slates to make everyone happy. Also why very competent moves by Philadelphia and Brooklyn suddenly put a lot of pressure on Danny Ainge to get this offseason right.

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Can the Celtics trade for Chris Paul? What about Spencer Dinwiddie? MassLive's John Karalis answers those questions, analyzes more fake Gordon Hayward trades, reveals his favorite moment inside the TD Garden, and settles a marital dispute over Carsen Edwards.

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There are a lot of free agents out there the Boston Celtics can afford, but who have not yet been discussed. That changes when BasketballNews.com's Nekias Duncan joins MassLive's John Karalis to discuss who might be available in Boston's price range, including one name Celtics fans are sure to like.

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Halloween is almost here so it's time to go "trick or treating" around the NBA draft. Is Onyeka Okongwu the best big in the draft? Who is the the perfect Danny Ainge selection? Should the Celtics be drafting for need? MassLive's John Karalis & Tom Westerholm decide which trends are tricks, and which are treats.

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There is some "buzz" around the league about Gordon Hayward's decision. MassLive's John Karalis talks about what might be happening there and then has a conversation with Philip O'Connor, a Celtics fan living in Sweden, about what it's like trying to follow the team from six time zones away.

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The NBA is considering a Dec. 22 start to next season, which is a lot sooner than anticipated. MassLive's John Karalis runs through some basics of a possible schedule and then how it could it would help and hurt the Boston Celtics.

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The Friday Mailbag returns with questions about the ideal offseason, the lost art of passing, and Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown coexisting. MassLive's John Karalis has the answers to those questions and his favorite brewery, and why he loves Boston.

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Daniel Theis has surgery, Marcus Smart talks about racism and the peace of the bubble, and dear God please no Andre Drummond. MassLive's John Karalis has that and an interesting look at what can make the coaching pool more diverse.

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Would Boston consider swapping one Gordon for another? In part 3 of the discussion with Ryan Bernadoni, he and MassLive's John Karalis discuss more moves for Gordon Hayward, as well as some other possible trades the C's could make. Also, why teams all suck at drafting.

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