Sherrod Blakely and Dallas Morning News Mavericks beat reporter Michael Curtis discuss expectations for the Dallas Mavericks this season; light(er) weight Luka Dončić in LA; the Jonathan Kuminga situation in Golden State and the Celtics connection; and finally, the former Celtic with a new team who is likely to make the biggest impact this upcoming season.

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Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss former Celtic Dennis Schröder’s MVP performance in Eurobasket; the Celtics’ enormous payroll; and who may not be on it this season. 

⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰

00:00 Intro

01:52 Is Dennis Schröder a future Hall of Famer?

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17:11 Which Celtic is most likely to be dealt before the season starts?

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25:00 Gametime

26:44 Would Russell Westbrook be a good fit in Boston?

33:41 Should Brad Stevens add anyone else to this roster?

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Sherrod Blakely and Yahoo! Sports' Vincent Goodwill discuss New York City's own New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets; the (not so powerful) Eastern Conference and where the Celtics fit into it now; as well as the team that will benefit the most from one of the now ex-Celtics being on their roster this season.

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Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss Hall of Fame weekend, former Celtics to consider next for the Hall of Fame, and expectations for now-former Celtics impacting winning with their new teams. 

⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰

0:00 Intro

1:15 Who was a bigger nemesis in Boston: Carmelo Anthony or Dwight Howard?

18:49 Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles featured in Basketball Hall of Fame Class of ‘25

23:54 Which Celtics should be up next for induction into the Hall of Fame?

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31:35 Gametime

33:49 Which Celtic from last season will have the biggest impact on their new team?

38:16 Thanks for watching!

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On this week’s show, Sherrod Blakely and The Athletic’s Law Murray discuss the Kawhi Leonard situation, where the Clippers are being accused of attempting to circumvent the salary cap. We also delve into the Clippers’ prospects for this season as well as the future of Ben Simmons, who at one point this summer was reportedly a free target of, among other teams, the Boston Celtics.

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On this week’s show, Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss longtime Celtics PR man Jeff Twiss receiving the 2025 John Bunn Award, the Naismith Hall of Fame’s lifetime achievement honor. 

⏰️0:00 EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️

1:50 - Celtics VP of Media Services Jeff Twiss to receive the John Bunn Award from Basketball Hall of Fame

22:02 - Subscribe to the Podcast!

22:30 - Prizepicks

23:44 - Gametime

26:21 - Which young wing will breakout this season for Celtics?

28:33 - Baylor Scheierman

29:29 - Jordan Walsh

37:41 - Wrapping up

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On this week’s show, Sherrod Blakely and SB Nation’s Noa Dalzell discuss Neemias Queta’s emergence in EuroBasket play for Portugal; the back and forth over the next home for the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun; and the Celtics’ approach to developing talent through its G-League affiliate.  

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On this week’s show, Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss whether Boston should pursue free agent Malik Beasley, Payton Pritchard's role, his expectations for the team this season, and the latest on Jayson Tatum.

⏰️0:00 EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️

1:20 - Should Celtics pursue Malik Beasley?

9:21 - Subscribe to the podcast!

9:40 - Prizepicks

10:41 - Payton Pritchard: “This year won’t be a gap year”

13:56 - What will Payton Pritchard’s Role be this season?

18:54 - More on Pritchard’s comments

21:18 - Celtics style of play this season

24:15 - Thoughts on Jayson Tatum’s new hairstyle

33:08 - Wrapping up

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On this week’s show, Sherrod Blakely and Bobby Manning discuss expectations from the new Boston Celtics ownership group; Boston’s big man conundrum with Neemias Queta coming in, Kristaps Porzingis out; and whether Boston’s offseason was the NBA’s worst.

0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰

1:30 What does ownership change mean for the Celtics?

7:09 How long will it take the Celtics to contend for a championship?

11:11 Bobby’s time with Neemias Queta in Portugal

18:33 PrizePicks

20:03 Porzingis back to his best?

30:07 Did the Celtics have the worst offseason in the NBA?

33:48 Where does Cooper Flagg rank among recent NBA propsects?

41:53 John Wall retires

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On this week’s show, Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss the 33-year-old anniversary of Larry Bird’s retirement; Jayson Tatum’s six-day-a-week rehab regimen, and an update on former Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari’s pregnant wife, who was recently bitten by a shark while vacationing in Puerto Rico. 

0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰

1:10 - Remembering Celtics Legend Larry Bird

1:51 - Larry Bird Bigger Impact on Celtics Franchise or on the NBA

5:45 - Remembering Celtics Legend Larry Bird

6:30 - Favorite Larry Bird Moments

11:30 - Gary shares story behind Larry Bird Card

13:45 - Where does Larry Bird rank among All-time Celtics?

16:56 - What is Motivating Jayson Tatum to get back?

22:51 - Subscribe to the podcast

23:24 - Prizepicks

24:20 - Reaction to Michael Porter Jr.’s comments on players work ethic in NBA

32:01 - Danilo Gallinari Pregnant Wife Survives Shark Attack

33:48 - Wrapping up

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