The Celtics Chronicle

Yesterday, we got our first look at the Boston Celtics schedule for the 2024-25 season. Tim Sheils and I looked to dove into what could potentially be the two toughest stretches of the season, along with a West Coast road swing that could dictate its momentum heading into the playoffs.

We look at potential pitfalls, some questions entering these stretches and what each swing of games could mean for Boston’s overall season as they look to build momentum and contend for back-to-back championships.

On today’s episode of the Vitamin C’s podcast, we discuss Jayson Tatum’s 2nd DNP-CD of the Olympics. I let the fan in me come out as I share my frustrations at an egregious coaching decision and postulate whether Ty Lue and Erik Spoelstra would be on board with benching the 3-Time All-NBA First Team selection.

Earlier this week, I wrote about Gordon Hayward’s tenure with the Boston Celtics, how his career arch was altered, and the knock-on effect his injury had on the team’s overall development.

In today’s podcast, myself and Tim Shiels take the conversation a couple of steps further. We look at how the Celtics’ future could have been different:

* Would Marcus Smart have developed the same?

* Would Jaylen Brown have been traded?

* Could Tatum and Brown ever emerge past being high-level role players?

* Would Kyrie Irving have stuck around?

* Would Kemba Walker have come to Boston? Or hurt his knee in the All-Star game?

Hayward’s injury created so many variables that it’s fair to put his injury in the top 5 of Boston’s biggest “What Ifs.”

With it being the offseason and Hayward having announced his retirement last week, now felt like the perfect time to take a bit of a deeper dive into his tenure and how differently things could have turned out.

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Jayson Tatum has been struggling when shooting from the perimeter for the past 18 months. He was inconsistent throughout the 2023-24 season, and had issues in the 2022-23 postseason. Tatum was once seen as a pure scoring threat, who could light up any defense from every level of the floor.

However, Tatum’s game has evolved. He’s no longer a pure scorer. Instead, he’s one of the most complete players in the world. He thrives when driving the lane. It is among the most dangerous post-players on the planet. He’s also a high-level pick-and-roll creator — both for himself and others and is an elite help defender.

Nevertheless, it’s always easier to focus on what somebody can’t do or is struggling to do rather than what they excel at.

Tatum is currently with Team USA, playing in front of an international audience. Since joining Steve Kerr's team, he has been 0-for-7 from the perimeter, which has led to a lot of criticism.

That’s why, in today’s episode, Tim Shiels and I discussed Tatum’s shooting struggles before trying to figure out why they’re occurring and whether they even matter when he can do so many other things.

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Jayson Tatum was snubbed by Steve Kerr for Team USA's Olympic Games opener against Serbia. Kerr benched the Boston Celtics star for the entire game, later admitting it was due to Kevin Durant's return to the rotation.

In this episode of the Celtics Chronicle, hosts Adam Taylor and Tim Sheils dive deep into the recent news of Sam Hauser's four-year, $45 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics.

They discuss the financial implications of the deal, including luxury tax penalties, and how it aligns with the Celtics' strategy for maintaining team continuity. The hosts also touch on other key extensions by the team, such as those of Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Derrick White, analyzing what these moves mean for the team's future.

Join Adam and Tim as they break down the significance of the extension and what it means for the Celtics' championship aspirations.

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The Boston Celtics overcame the Charlotte Hornets to improve to 2-1 in their Summer League campaign. Hosts Adam Taylor and Tim Sheils break down the standout performances, including Anton Watson's impressive play and high IQ contributions, alongside JD Davison's development strides. The episode takes a closer look at the team's strengths and areas for improvement as they gear up for the next game. Subscribe and stay tuned for more Celtics analysis and coverage!

The Boston Celtics are 1-1 to open their Summer League schedule. On Monday, they overcame the Los Angeles Lakers. In today's episode, we looked at which Celtics popped and which Celtics flopped during their Summer League outing.

The Boston Celtics are the clear-cut best team in the Eastern Conference heading into next season. However, other teas around the NBA have been making moves to catch up with the Celtics. In today's episode, Adam and Tim break down the top-five teams in the Eastern Conference and discuss how close they are to catching up with the Boston Celtics next season.

Wyc Grousbeck is putting his share of the Boston Celtics up for Sale! The news comes shortly after the Celtics secured the 18th championship in Celtics history. Wyc had previously stated the Celtics weren't for sale, but has clearly had a change of heart.