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The longest nonstop Boston Celtics podcast available online or streaming, Celtics Beat is released 52 weeks of the year – with no exceptions. Host Adam Kaufman provides some of the most insightful analysis on all things Boston Celtics and the NBA. And no other podcast covering the Celtics on the web delivers some of the most well-known and respected personalities both in and outside the NBA as Celtics Beat does. New episodes are available for download every Sunday at iTunes and Stitcher. Episodes are also available OnDemand at http://www.clnsmedia.com and the CLNS Mobile App.
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Brian Barrett is the host of "Off The Pike" podcast for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the show to discuss the Boston Celtics uneven start, Luka Garza's "impact", and what is different about Jaylen Brown this year. X: @itsbrianbarrett
4:30 Disappointing start to Celtics season
11:25 Derrick White is the biggest disappointment so far this year
29:15 Jaylen Brown can be a #1 option
37:05 Should C’s be targeting a high draft pick?
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, November 8th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!
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Jack Simone covers the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini and is the co-host of "How About Them Celtics". Jack joins the program to discuss the Celtics big win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Josh Minott's early success, and whether Boston can be top-10 on both sides of the ball. X: @JackSimoneNBA
6:54 Cavs win is proof of concept for Celtics
13:13 “Josh Minott is the best rebounder on this basketball team…”
16:58 Oshae Brissett walked so Josh Minott could run
29:00 Can Celtics be a top-10 offense?
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, October 30th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks a! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!
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Cedric Maxwell is the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals and the Celtics color commentator for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Max joins the show to discuss Boston's 0-2 start, Jaylen's new role, and gambling in the NBA. X: @cedricmaxwell81
4:45 Is anything different from last year?
13.38 Everyone’s job is harder because Tatum is gone
17:02 Get excited about the building blocks
27:53 Gambling in the NBA
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, 26th 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!
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Brian Robb covers the Boston Celtics for MassLive and also co-hosts the "Still Poddable" podcast. Brian joins the program to discuss the expectations for 2025-2026, how Jaylen Brown's hamstring injury can put the playoffs out of reach, and why trading Derrick White might be the best way for the C's to reload. X:@BrianTRobb
10:05 Expectations for the regular season
22:11 Brown injury puts damper on opener
28:16 What’s the priority of the front office?
34:39 Is trading Derrick White the way to reset the roster?
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 3rd, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!
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Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the new-look team, Josh Minott's impact, and Anfernee Simons passes his first test. X: @StoolGreenie
4:05 Big takeaways from early preseason
14:54 New guys bring good ball pressure
20:26 Celtics rotation has Hugo IN?
43:02 Simons is the biggest wild card of the season
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 3rd, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Raycon! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Go to www.buyraycon.com/PCS to get 20% off the Everyday Earbud Classics.
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Media Day has passed, which means we have REAL CONTENT for the first time in MONTHS. Adam and Evan get into Tatum’s video update, Anfernee Simons defensive comments, and Al Horford’s departure to Golden State.
6:52 Does Tatum update video change anything?
19:01 Celtics playoff run is a reality
30:15 Simons defensive comments concerning?
55:07 Al Horford departs for the West Coast
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 3rd, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 in lineups when you play $5! Download the Gametime app today, create an account, and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase!
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Sean Grande is the LONGTIME voice of the Boston Celtics. Sean joins the program to discuss Jayson Tatum's timeline to return, what to expect out of Coach Mazzulla and the roster, and what stood out in Bill Chisholm's first press conference as new owner. X: @SeanGrandepbp
3:50 We have no idea how good/bad Celtics will be
5:00 Tatum’s return has nothing to do with the playoffs
27:15 Celtics have an odd roster
32:44 Will Tatum’s game be different when he returns?
53:09 Bill Chisholm confirms he has final say over decisions
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, September 12. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!
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Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to discuss the new "report" on Jayson Tatum's health, whether his health is the biggest storyline of this upcoming year, and whether Joe Mazzulla is suffering from a"brain drain". X: @itsbrianbarrett
8:14 Should the Celtics stand in the way of Tatum’s comeback?
14:44 Is Tatum’s health NOT the most important storyline in 25-26?
31:57 Could Mazzulla’s stubbornness cost him?
36:24 Celtics coaching staff has full support of front office
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, September 12. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 in lineups when you play $5!
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Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to discuss how the Boston Celtics can have a positive outlook for the upcoming season no matter what, which young role player is going to emerge, and how Jaylen Brown could end up in Atlanta. X: @StoolGreenie
2:42 Is this a win/win season?
11:33 Confidence in the young bench?
23:48 What can Mazzulla do with less talent?
1:01:50 Jaylen going back to Atlanta?
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, September 12. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Download the Gametime app today, create an account, and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase!
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Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac and also hosts The Front Office Show. Keith joins the program to discuss the recent allegations against the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, the new salary cap projections for 26-27, and congratulate Celtics legend Jeff Twiss. X: @KeithSmithNBA
3:42 Kawhi-Clippers caught red-handed?
16:46 What kind of punishment could be coming?
28:48 Does new ’26/27 salary cap projection help C’s?
39:02 Walsh gives us “update” on Tatum
43:57 Tatum’s recovery gives us insight on his leadership
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, September 6th. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!
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Bobby Manning is a Celtics reporter for CLNS Media and a co-host of The Garden Report. Bobby joins the show to discuss the future of Anfernee Simons, the summer of Neemias Queta, and MORE. X: RealBobManning
6:40 Could Simons lead C’s in scoring
22:42 Porzingis rebounds in EuroBasket
34:14 New coaching wrinkles this year
44:15 Inside look at Queta’s summer
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 29th. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!
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Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the finalization of the Celtics sale, whether Boston IS good enough to make the playoffs, and why Tatum will push to come back sooner. X: @GwashburnGlobe
4:26 No expectations for new ownership group
11:14 Will Chisolm lean on Wyc?
24:48 Celtics need to wait for Tatum to be completely cleared
41:32 Pritchard was Holiday’s toughest assignment
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 22nd. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!
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Jack Simone is the Celtics beat reporter for Hardwood Houdini and co-hosts the "How About Them C's" podcast. Jack joins the program to discuss the Celtics' schedule, Payton Pritchard as the starting point guard, and whether Wyc's new role actually matters. X: @JackSimoneNBA
3:07 Phil Pressey was under-appreciated
10:26 Why do we care about the schedule release?
19:30 Should Payton Pritchard start?
35:13 Wyc’s role isn’t what we thought
40:52 Mazzulla’s extension doesn’t mean his job is safe
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 15th. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!
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Seth Landman is a former NBA Fantasy Basketball Writer. Seth joins the program to discuss the Celtics newest addition (Chris Boucher), does an Anfernee Simons trade even exist, and KG's postseason dominance. X: @slandman33
5:44 He’s the best big on the team
14:57 Jayson Tatum leaves massive shot creation void
28:15 Should the C’s feel more pressure to trade Simons now?
38:29 What should this season be about?
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, August 7th. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!
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Chris Forsberg covers the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the program to discuss the dead zone of NBA news, the progress of Jayson Tatum, and what to make of Porzingis' recent comments. X: @chrisforsberg_
2:15 Celtics won’t shed picks to trade players on roster
10:07 Jayson Tatum ahead of schedule?
23:13 Will Boston use Disabled Player Exemption?
28:20 C’s should be looking for more low-risk, high-reward players
48:39 Porzingis compares Boston to Atlanta
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 1st, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!
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Brian Barrett covers the Boston sports scene on "Off The Pike" for the Ringer Podcast Network and Spotify. Brian joins the program to chat about Marcus Smart's new digs, the state of the Eastern Conference, and potentially bringing in Ben Simmons. X: @itsbrianbarrett
5:37 Marcus Smart to LA doesn’t matter
21:00 Are the Celtics closer to the bottom tier of the Eastern Conference?
31:16 Jayson Tatum has played on the best roster he will ever have
46:40 Ben Simmons to Boston?
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, July 25th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!
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Jared Weiss covers the NBA for The Athletic and The New York Times. Jared joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics pursuit of Damian Lillard, the young Summer League standouts, and whether Jaylen Brown can be Batman. X: @JaredWeissNBA
3:37 Dame goes back to Portland
10:27 Lillard would have been a killer fit in Boston
14:12 Celtics still trying to unload Niang and Simons
20:57 Will C’s try and get below tax line?
26:20 Can Jaylen be a lead man?
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, July 18th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!
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Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about the Summer League Celtics, the love affair with Hugo Gonzalez, and why the Celtics are breaking down barriers. X: @StoolGreenie
8:43 Are the Celtics a finished product?
13:45 Could Simons score 20+ a game?
28:33 Hugo Gonzalez is HERE
37:26 There is no big man savior
49:23 Celtics over/under is too high
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!
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Matt Powers is the co-founder of Swish Theory. Matt joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics 2025 Draft Class. He gives thoughts on the fits Max Shulga, Hugo Gonzalez, Amari Williams. X: @DraftPow
3:19 Shulga ranked highest of all Celtics draft picks
9:47 Can Shulga hold up against stiffer competition?
21:51 Differences in Mark Pope and Coach Cal player types +2:20
26:50 Could Williams crack thin Boston rotation?
32:23 Gonzalez pick strange?
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, July 3rd 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!
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Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to digest the Boston Celtics most recent trades, to give his thoughts on Al Horford and Luke Kornet, and Adam and Evan debate on whether 42 should go in the rafters. X: @KeithSmithNBA
6:34 Celtics knew they’d have to trade pieces eventually
10:26 Fans love trades and will love the CBA
14:51 Boston ownership cheap?
26:09 Simons will force Boston to play faster
44:39 Where do Horford and Kornet end up?
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, June 27th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!
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Sean Deveney uh, uh makes this podcast uh, uh very difficult uh, uh to listen to.
I kinda like the idea of scary Terry as Kyrie's replacement 💚
Did this guy just run a marathon before coming on the podcast?
my God this guy needs to stop stuttering