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Welcome to "The Big 3 NBA Podcast" with veteran Boston Celtics and NBA reporter A. Sherrod Blakely, veteran NBA Insider for the Boston Globe Gary Washburn, and NBC Boston's Kwani A. Lunis. "The Big 3" come together to bring you the latest and most captivating news in the world of basketball. Each week, join this dynamic trio - Sherrod, Gary, and Kwani - as they dive deep into the most pressing topics surrounding the Boston Celtics, the broader NBA landscape, and beyond. Get ready for engaging discussions, expert insights, and a unique perspective on the game we all love!


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Mazzulla Ball 2.0?

Mazzulla Ball 2.0?

2025-10-0853:07

Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss Jayson Tatum's new "job," Joe Mazzulla's style of play this season, the newest member of the Celtics' circle of trust, and much more in this week's episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely and CLNS’ Bobby Manning discuss the changing timetable for Jayson Tatum’s return, increased physicality in training camp, the Celtics’ difference-makers besides Jaylen Brown and Derrick White and more in this week's episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ 📲Sign up at ⁠http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! 🎟️Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Swipe. Tap. Ticket. Go. Download the Gametime app today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss Derrick White’s expanded role this season, Jaylen Brown’s leadership, the latest on Al Horford, and much more in the latest episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 01:23 Takeaways from Celtics media day 06:41 Is Derrick White ready to be number 2? 17:01 Expectations for Jaylen Brown this season 24:47 Biggest takeaway from media day 29:47 PrizePicks 31:00 Gametime 32:31 Al Horford signs multiyear deal with the Warriors 36:50 Is Al Horford a hall of famer? + Will the Celtics retire #42? 42:20 Thanks for watching! The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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? 16:58 Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! 17:11 Which Celtic is most likely to be dealt before the season starts? 23:54 PrizePicks 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? 37:40 Subscribe to the Big 3 NBA Podcast on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify!  The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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? 30:15 Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! 30:32 PrizePicks 31:35 Gametime 33:49 Which Celtic from last season will have the biggest impact on their new team? 38:16 Thanks for watching! The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! 🎫 Gametime - https://gametime.co Take the guesswork out of buying NHL tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Terms apply. What time is it? Gametime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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.   The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 48:53 Thanks for watching! Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube!  The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week’s show, Sherrod Blakely and ClutchPoints' Josue Pavon discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder's path towards a second straight NBA title, and the whether the Celtics are a team built for the playoffs, the play-in tournament or will miss the playoffs altogether. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 2:44 Where does SGA go from here? 9:22 Could OKC repeat next season? 14:07 Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! 14:31 Top 3 biggest threats to the Thunder 20:57 PrizePicks 22:31 Celtics will miss out on Christmas Day game this year 25:28 Where will the Celtics end up this season? 28:02 Best case scenario for Celtics this season 35:33 Subscribe to CLNS and Celtics All Access on YouTube! 36:11 Thanks for watching! The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Joe We Trust?

In Joe We Trust?

2025-08-1232:04

On this week’s show, Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss the impact of Joe Mazzulla’s contract extension as well as the latest newcomers to the Boston Celtics roster. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the BIG NBA 3 Podcast on CLNS Media! 📺YouTube: http://youtube.com/@CLNSMEDIA 🍎Apple: https://tinyurl.com/24n2h6fx ✳️Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/8f9e756c The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's show, Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss a recent NBA.com ranking that places Jaylen Brown as the eighth-best player in the East heading into the 2025-2026 season.  The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's show, Sherrod Blakely is joined by veteran Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. They discuss covering a team void of the franchise’s top player, the Sixers offseason, how ex-Celtic Guerschon Yabusele got away, Jaylen Brown-Ben Simmons comparisons, and much more! 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 1:14 Challenges in reporting when franchise player is out for the season 5:31 Evaluating the 76ers offseason 9:18 Knicks sign Guerschon Yabusele 12:01 How will the Sixers integrate their young players? 16:01 Subscribe to CLNS Media on YouTube! 16:38 PrizePicks 17:47 What can fans expect from George and Embiid? 23:10 How much pressure is Daryl Morey under? 29:39 Where will the 76ers finish in the East? 32:14 Thanks for watching! Subscribe and follow the podcast! The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's show, Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss Jayson Tatum's rehab, Derrick White's new podcast, Sam Cassell's coaching future, an unexpectedly emotional Nikola Jokic, and former Boston Celtic - now Los Angeles Laker - Marcus Smart. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 1:06 Tatum injury update 5:22 Derrick White releaseds new podcast, ‘White Noise’ 7:07 Which Celtic legend do you wish had a podcast? 17:47 Is Sam Cassell’s coaching window closed? + NBA coaching landscape 25:37 Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! 26:20 PrizePicks 27:30 Jokić overcome with emotion after horse racing victory 33:37 Marcus Smart joins the Lakers 36:50 Thanks for watching! The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's show, Sherrod Blakely is joined by Cleveland.com Cavs beat writer Ethan Sands. They discuss the Cavs’ new point guard, Evan Mobley’s emergence, the biggest threats in the East besides Cleveland, and the newest Celtic (and former Cav), Georges Niang.  0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 1:19 Where are the Cavs at? 3:05 What does Lonzo Ball bring to the table? 6:01 Next step for Evan Mobley 10:28 Biggest lessons learned for Cleveland 14:39 Subscribe to CLNS and Celtics All Access on YouTube! 15:06 PrizePicks 16:11 Biggest threats to Cleveland in the East 26:13 Impact of Jarrett Allen  30:44 What type of player is Georges Niang? 35:59 Thanks for watching! Subscribe! CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS at PrizePicks.com/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's show, Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn recap the Boston Celtics' summer league play, as well as Boston's reported interest in former All-Star Ben Simmons.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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