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Jayson Tatum is out indefinitely, but should he even return this season if the Celtics stay in the hunt? Adam and Ountae break down the risks of a comeback, what his absence means for the team’s identity, and whether Boston is quietly heading toward a reset. They also react to ESPN’s Top 100 rankings, including Jaylen Brown’s drop, Derrick White’s rise, and Payton Pritchard’s surprising leap. Plus, first impressions of the Celtics’ new City Edition jersey and full previews of the Cavaliers and 76ers as the East takes shape. All that and more on this week’s episode of Hold My Banner, hosted by Adam Kaufman & Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Should Jayson Tatum Return To The Celtics This Season? 25:37 Celtics In ESPN’s NBA Rank Top 100 42:30 NBA Preview - Central Division - Cleveland Cavaliers 48:36 NBA Preview - Atlantic Division - Philadelphia 76ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Payton Pritchard ready to take on a bigger role or is he best suited off the bench? We break down what he needs to prove, how the Celtics might use him without Tatum, and whether Anfernee Simons cuts into his future. Then we react to ESPN’s offseason survey where a someone picked Jayson Tatum to be the best player in the NBA by 2030. What does that say about his ceiling, and how far is he from names like Wemby, SGA, and Edwards? We also preview the Central Division. Did the Bucks actually improve by moving on from Dame? Can the Pacers stay competitive without Haliburton or is this a reset year? All that and more on Hold My Banner with George Balekji and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Can Payton Pritchard Take Another Leap? 17:12 Who will be the best NBA player in 2030? 34:07 NBA Preview - Central Division - Milwaukee Bucks  44:28 NBA Preview - Central Division - Indiana Pacers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this the year one of the Celtics young wings finally breaks through? We’re talking Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheierman, Josh Minott and Hugo Gonzalez as John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com joins the show to break down who has the best shot at cracking the rotation and earning real trust from Joe Mazzulla. Then we react to ESPN dropping the Celtics from number two to thirteen in their Future Power Rankings. Is that a fair take on the team’s direction or just an overreaction to the Tatum injury and offseason changes? We wrap with a Central Division preview focused on the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons. Can Josh Giddey lead Chicago’s backcourt and is Cade Cunningham ready to take the leap in Detroit? All that and more on Hold My Banner with George Balekji and Ountae Campbell featuring John Karalis. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics #NBAOffseason 00:00 Which Young Celtics Wing Will Step Up This Season? With John Karalis 26:02 Celtics Long-term Outlook (ESPN’s Future Power Rankings) 37:02 NBA Preview - Central Division - Chicago Bulls 45:22 NBA Preview - Central Division - Detroit Pistons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who should be the Celtics starting center on opening night, and could the wrong choice sink their season? We break down the options from Neemias Queta and Luka Garza to Chris Boucher and two-way rookie Amari Williams. Can Boston bring back Al Horford or explore a trade to fill the void without Jayson Tatum? Then we dive into the Pascal Siakam conversation. Is he the best available option to keep the Celtics in the playoff mix? What would a trade look like, and is the fit worth the cost? We also preview the Southeast Division, asking if Bam Adebayo can lead the Heat and whether the Magic made the leap from promising to legit after a bold offseason. All this and more on Hold My Banner with George Balekji and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Celtics Starting Center? 21:39 Pascal Siakam Potential Celtics Trade 37:21 NBA Preview - Southeast Division - Miami Heat 46:54 NBA Preview - Southeast Division - Orlando Magic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did Jaylen Brown just drop a real hint about playing for the Atlanta Hawks? His “you never know” comment has fans buzzing, and we’re breaking down what it could mean for the Celtics, the Hawks, and the future of both franchises. Would he fit with Trae Young, and could Atlanta even pull it off? We also dive into Adam Silver’s comments on the rising cost of streaming NBA games. Is the league making basketball more accessible or just harder to follow? Plus, Southeast Division previews for the Hornets and Hawks, and the strange story involving Kawhi Leonard and a suspicious payment from Aspiration. All that and more on Hold My Banner with George Balekji & Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Jaylen Brown To The Hawks? 19:09 Adam Silver Speaks On The Price Of Streaming NBA Games 39:01 NBA Preview - Southeast Division - Charlotte Hornets 46:06 NBA Preview - Southeast Division - Atlanta Hawks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Celtics really better off swapping Anfernee Simons for Nikola Vucevic? In this episode, we break down Josh Canu’s latest trade proposal and debate whether Vucevic’s offensive skill set can make up for the defensive sacrifices. Is this a win-now move or just cap maneuvering? Then we dive into Max Lederman’s push to reunite Isaiah Thomas with the Celtics and ask: is it time to bring IT home, or has that ship sailed? Plus, we preview the OKC Thunder’s title defense and whether the Wizards rebuild is finally on track. All that and more on Hold My Banner with George Balekji & Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Celtics Trade Idea: Anfernee Simons for Nikola Vucevic 18:03 Celtics Should Reunite with Isaiah Thomas? 30:28 NBA Preview - Northwest Division - OKC Thunder 44:26 NBA Preview - Southeast Division - Washington Wizards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neemias Queta might be the Celtics secret weapon this season. From Kristaps Porzingis giving him props at EuroBasket to the debate over whether Queta can carve out a real rotation role, the Celtics frontcourt depth suddenly looks intriguing. George and Ountae also break down whether Anfernee Simons could actually lead Boston in scoring, what Kawhi Leonard’s latest saga means for the Clippers, and why the Timberwolves and Nuggets are poised to shake up the West. All that and more on Hold My Banner with George Balekji & Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics #eurobasket 00:00 Neemias Queta & Anfernee Simons’ Celtics Roles 15:54 NBA’s Investigation of Kawhi Leonard & the Clippers Salary Circumvention 33:08 NBA Preview - Northwest Division - Minnesota Timberwolves 41:22 NBA Preview - Northwest Division - Denver Nuggets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you trade your Finals MVP for Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Isaac, and a pile of picks? We open the show with a wild mock trade from Sports Illustrated that sends Jaylen Brown to Orlando. Is this the right time for Boston to make a move, or should they hold off until Tatum is back? We break down what the deal could mean for the Celtics’ identity, financial future, and long-term ceiling. Then, CBS Sports ranked Al Horford’s 2016 signing as the 17th-best free agent move of the century. Is it really that high? We look at Horford’s impact on the Tatum-Brown era and whether he’s the most important free agent in Celtics history. Later, we preview the Utah Jazz. Did they get enough value in the Sexton and Collins trades? Is Ace Bailey the right pick to lead the rebuild? And what should fans expect from this young core in 2025–26? We wrap with the Portland Trail Blazers. Was moving Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday the right call? Can Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe take the leap, or is this team still stuck in development mode? Tune in for all that and more on Hold My Banner with George Balekji and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics #NBAOffseason 00:00 Basketball HOF + Mock Jaylen Brown Trade 19:47 Al Horford’s 2016 Celtics Free Agency Signing 33:58 NBA Preview - Northwest Division - Utah Jazz 44:25 NBA Preview - Northwest Division - Portland Trail Blazers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He made the NBA Finals with the Celtics, went toe-to-toe with legends, and now he’s telling the story. Former Celtic Malik Fitts joins the show to take us behind the scenes of that unforgettable 2022 Finals run and what it was like sharing the court with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, and more. He shares memories from the locker room, insight into playing under Ime Udoka, and why TD Garden hits different in the playoffs. We also ask Fitts about whether a return to the NBA is on his radar. Plus, we build the ultimate MyPlayer ahead of NBA 2K26 and break down the Pacific Division outlook with deep dives on the Clippers and Lakers. And stick around for a quick recap of the AJ Dybantsa event from yesterday. All that and more on this episode of Hold My Banner with Adam Pellerin and Ountae Campbell ft. Malik Fitts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 NBA 2K26 Dream Player 16:29 NBA Preview - Pacific Division  - Los Angeles Clippers 26:02 Malik Fitts Interview 45:26 NBA Preview - Pacific Division  - Los Angeles Lakers + AJ Dybantsa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Celtics already trying to move Anfernee Simons just months after trading for him? With interest reportedly coming from the Sixers and Nuggets, we unpack what’s really behind Boston’s sudden shift and whether moving Simons now makes sense. Is this about cap space, roster fit or something deeper with Tatum's recovery still ongoing? Then we break down Bleacher Report’s Celtics Mount Rushmore of the 2000s featuring Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Who got snubbed? Is it too soon for Brown? And has Tatum already passed Pierce in franchise legacy? Our Pacific Division preview kicks off with big questions about the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors. Did the Kings overspend on Dennis Schroder? Is Golden State's offseason too quiet while waiting on the Kuminga decision? And can either team realistically contend this season? Tune in for all that and more on this week’s episode of Hold My Banner, hosted by Adam Pellerin and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Anfernee Simons Trade Rumors 14:58 Jaylen Brown Trade Idea 32:41 NBA Preview - Pacific Division  - Sacramento Kings 42:14 NBA Preview - Pacific Division - Golden State Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Derrick White really worth three first-round picks and Gradey Dick? We kick things off with a deep dive into a bold Celtics-Raptors trade proposal from Sports Illustrated, breaking down what Boston gains, what Toronto would be betting on, and whether this sets the stage for a bigger move in the near future. Then things get even spicier with a wild Jaylen Brown trade idea from Bleacher Report. Would you deal Brown for Ron Holland II, Jaden Ivey, Tobias Harris, and a 2027 pick? We look at what this would mean for Boston’s future, the impact on Tatum’s timeline, and whether the Celtics are secretly shifting toward a rebuild. Later, we continue our NBA Preview series with a look at the Southwest and Pacific Divisions. Are the Rockets real contenders after adding Kevin Durant or just better pretenders? And did the Suns blow it up too late? We break down how both teams stack up and what success actually looks like for them this season. All of that and more in this episode of Hold My Banner with Adam Pellerin and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Derrick White Trade Idea 15:49 Jaylen Brown Trade Idea 32:33 NBA Preview - Southwest Division - Houston Rockets 42:57 NBA Preview - Pacific Division - Phoenix Suns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report has Sam Hauser on the Lakers’ radar if the Celtics decide to move him. Is Boston really prepared to trade away one of their most efficient floor spacers? We dig into the financial motivations, Hauser’s playoff usage, and whether his role is undervalued in the Celtics' rotation. Then, Celtics legend Bob Cousy questions if Jaylen Brown can lead without Jayson Tatum and hints at a possible rebuild. Is he out of touch or raising valid concerns? We also break down the Grizzlies’ outlook after a major roster shift and ask if the Mavericks are ready to build around Cooper Flagg. All that and more on this episode of Hold My Banner, hosted by Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Sam Hauser’s Future With the Celtics 18:30 Bob Cousy Calls Out the Celtics 32:14 NBA Preview - Southwest Division - Memphis Grizzlies 40:57 NBA Preview - Southwest Division - Dallas Mavericks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Mazzulla just secured a multi-year extension, but is this a sign of long-term trust or a risky move during a transitional year for the Celtics? With Jayson Tatum out indefinitely and key players like Porziņģis, Holiday, and Kornet no longer on the roster, we dig into what this deal says about Boston’s direction and whether Mazzulla has truly earned the keys to the franchise. We also react to the decision to waive Miles Norris and evaluate the current two-way contract group. Plus, we kick off our Southwest Division preview with the Pelicans and Spurs. Is Zion finally ready for a full season, and could Wembanyama leap into MVP talks? All that and more on Hold My Banner, hosted by Kasey Hudson and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Celtics Extend Joe Mazzulla & Say Bye To Wyc Grousbeck 15:46 Celtics Waive Miles Norris 29:01 NBA Preview - Southwest Division - New Orleans Pelicans 41:50 NBA Preview - Southwest Division - San Antonio Spurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RJ Luis Jr. and Chris Boucher are the newest Boston Celtics, but are these under-the-radar moves signs of something bigger brewing in Boston? The Celtics traded Georges Niang and two second-round picks to the Jazz for rookie RJ Luis Jr., then quickly signed Boucher to a one-year, $3.3 million deal. Why bet on a rookie with no NBA minutes? Is Boucher a bargain or just bench depth? Kasey and Ountae break down how these pieces fit Boston’s long-term plans, what it means for their rotation, and whether more moves are still coming. Then, Trae Young likes a Celtics jersey edit on Twitter and the internet explodes. Could this mean anything? Is Trae actually unhappy in Atlanta and would Boston even want to add him to a roster built around Tatum, Brown, and White? Later, the Knicks are lurking around Giannis. If Milwaukee slips, could New York make a serious push? And would adding Giannis to a team with Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson even make sense? Finally, imagine a league where every NBA player is exactly 6'3". Who’s the best in that world? Kasey and Ountae reimagine the game with no height advantages and nothing but skill. Catch it all on this week’s episode of Hold My Banner, hosted by Kasey Hudson and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Celtics Newest Additions RJ Luis Jr. & Chris Boucher 18:12 Trae Young A Future Celtic? 34:32 Giannis Antetokounmpo A Future Knick? 44:57 Best NBA Player If Everyone Was 6’3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the Celtics actually land Lauri Markkanen this offseason? Adam and George break down a bold trade proposal and debate whether it’s a title-winning move or a swing too far. Who says no, and would Markkanen make Boston the favorite once Tatum returns? They also react to rumors about Charles Bassey’s interest in joining the Celtics. Would he fill a real need or just clog the bench? Plus, the latest on Jayson Tatum’s recovery sparks a debate: would a late-season return help or hurt the team’s chemistry? Later, the guys ask if Joel Embiid has already done enough for the Hall of Fame and break down De’Aaron Fox’s massive extension with the Spurs. Could he and Wemby be a real threat in the West? Finally, with Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca set to move the Connecticut Sun to Boston, they debate whether the city is ready to fully support a WNBA team. All that and more on Hold My Banner, hosted by Adam Pellerin & George Balekji. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/#NBAFreeAgency #BostonCeltics #Celtics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the Celtics just blow their offseason? Ben Rohrbach gave Boston a C for their summer moves and we’re breaking down whether the return for Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis was as weak as it looks. Is Anfernee Simons a long-term fit? Which East teams did Yahoo Sports get wrong in their offseason grades? We also look at where the Celtics really stack up heading into 2025-26 and whether fans are right to start using the word "tanking." Later, we react to the NBA's plan to host regular-season games in Berlin and London and wrap up by drafting a full football team made entirely of Celtics players.  This episode of Hold My Banner is hosted by Kasey Hudson and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Did the Celtics just blow their offseason? Ben Rohrbach gave Boston a C for their summer moves and we’re breaking down whether the return for Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis was as weak as it looks. Is Anfernee Simons a long-term fit? Which East teams did Yahoo Sports get wrong in their offseason grades? We also look at where the Celtics really stack up heading into 2025-26 and whether fans are right to start using the word "tanking." Later, we react to the NBA's plan to host regular-season games in Berlin and London and wrap up by drafting a full football team made entirely of Celtics players.  This episode of Hold My Banner is hosted by Kasey Hudson and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #NBAFreeAgency #BostonCeltics #Celtics 00:00 Did the Celtics Deserve a C Grade for Their Offseason? 19:09 Are the Celtics Quietly Tanking for 2026? 34:08 NBA Expands to Europe: A Big Step or Distraction? 41:40 Building a Football Team of Celtics Players! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the Celtics never traded Desmond Bane on draft night? We open the show by looking back at ESPN’s ranking of every NBA team’s biggest roster mistake since 2020, where Boston landed at number 22 for dealing away Bane and Enes Kanter in exchange for just two second-round picks. How would Bane have changed the Celtics trajectory if he stayed in green? We also talk about the decision to waive JD Davison, what it means for the team’s cap sheet, and who should fill the open roster spot. Is Ben Simmons worth a shot or should the Celtics stay patient? And if not Simmons, who is a realistic free agent or trade target? In the second segment, we react to your takes on a proposed Domantas Sabonis trade that has Celtics fans completely divided. Is Sam Hauser underrated or overrated? And are the Celtics heading for a 41-win season or something more? Then we jump into offseason grades for the Western Conference. Who improved the most and who might have fumbled the bag? We wrap it up with a quick game of NBPA Poeltl to see if we can guess the mystery player before you do. All this and more on the latest episode of Hold My Banner with Adam Pellerin and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 What If The Celtics Didn’t Trade Desmond Bane? 18:11 Viewer Questions About The Celtics 33:53 NBA Western Conference Offseason Grades 44:39 NBA Guessing Game: Poeltl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Celtics one Domantas Sabonis trade away from dominating the East? We kick things off with a bold mock deal that would send Sabonis to Boston, and debate whether giving up two firsts and key role players is worth it. Could he be the final piece to a championship roster? Then we take a look at new Celtic Georges Niang and what he brings to this squad heading into his 6th NBA team in 10 years. Can his experience help lead this young core? Later, we dive into your viewer questions. Should the Celtics tank for Giannis? Is Ben Simmons worth a veteran minimum flyer? And what’s really going on with Hugo González after a shaky Summer League? Plus, Marcus Smart is a Laker. How will Boston fans react, and can LA revive his career? We close out with a breakdown of Cooper Flagg’s Summer League performance and what it means for his future in Dallas. All that and more in this episode of Hold My Banner, hosted by Kasey Hudson & Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #NBAFreeAgency #BostonCeltics #Celtics 00:00 Domantas Sabonis To The Celtics? 21:19 Viewer Questions About The Celtics 34:50 Marcus Smart Joins The Lakers - How will Cs fans react? 46:25 Cooper Flagg Is the Real Deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which Celtics players must take the next step in 2025-26 if Boston wants to stay on top? We’re talking Payton Pritchard’s case for the starting point guard spot, Baylor Scheierman’s role and defensive concerns, and which young prospects like Josh Minott or Luka Garza could actually crack the rotation. Then we dive into the LeBron James sweepstakes. With Dallas now the betting favorite to land him, how would a move to the East shake up the Celtics' outlook? What does it mean for Bronny James, and should teams seriously consider trading for both? Next up, Bradley Beal is heading to the Clippers. Does this new lineup featuring Harden, Kawhi, and Beal finally make them a true contender, or is it another overhyped roster? We wrap with a fun NBPA guessing game to close things out. All that and more on this episode of Hold My Banner with Adam Pellerin and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #NBAFreeAgency #BostonCeltics #Celtics 00:00 Celtics Team Outlook (Viewer Comments) 20:02 Will LeBron James Request A Trade? 32:31 How Good Are The Clippers With Bradley Beal? 42:44 NBA Guessing Game: Poeltl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Damian Lillard to Boston already a done deal in the minds of Celtics fans? We break down what a Lillard signing would mean for the team’s depth chart, how it impacts Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, and whether the Celtics instantly become title favorites for the 2026-27 season. Plus, the guys dissect the Celtics Summer League performance. Are Jordan Walsh and Hugo Gonzalez showing real rotation potential, or is it just offseason hype? Then we react to Bleacher Report’s Top 100 NBA Players of All-Time. Did Jayson Tatum and Paul Pierce get disrespected? Should Larry Bird and Bill Russell be higher? And is Steph Curry really ranked ahead of Kobe Bryant? We wrap with a fan-favorite game of NBPA Guess That Player along with plenty of laughs and sidetracks. All that and more on this episode of Hold My Banner hosted by Adam Pellerin and Ountae Campbell. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 What If Damian Willard Joined The Celtics 10:34 Celtics NBA Summer League Update 24:11 Bleacher Report’s Top 100 NBA Players of All-time 42:07 NBA Guessing Game: Poeltl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices