Celtics Beat

<p>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.</p>

606: Brandon Jennings' Comments on Jayson Tatum Reek of Resentment w/ Gary Washburn

Gary Washburn is a National NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the Celtics lack-of-focus in the fourth quarter, why they cannot skip any steps this year, and why Brandon Jennings' comments are part of a bigger NBA problem. Twitter: @Gwashburnglobe 4:13 Celtics level of consistency is off 19:35 Something off on this team’s “DNA” 26:11 Can C’s afford to skip steps? 37:55 Jennings’ comments on Tatum reek of resentment 48:16 Other pro leagues don’t tear their sport down Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, January 11th, 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 instantly when you play $5! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01-11
01:08:07

605: Jayson Tatum's Growth Leads to Championships w/ Steve Bulpett

Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to discuss the impressive start to the Boston Celtics west coast road trip, why Tatum's MVP case is murky, and whether Victor Wembanyama is really the next true great star. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 3:14 Celtics still create a ton of interest nationally 4:57 Does pending Jimmy Butler trade impact Boston/Eastern Conference? 9:07 Did new CBA hurt what makes the NBA so popular? 28:12 Is Tatum the new age Tim Duncan? 35:45 Wemby is the next all-time great Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, January 4th, 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 instantly when you play $5! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01-04
01:01:49

604: Unselfish Play Led to Successful 2024 for the Boston Celtics w/ Marc D'Amico

Marc D'Amico is an insider, reporter, and host for the Boston Celtics. Marc joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics bountiful 2024, Jaylen Brown's new award, and why this team's "ego" is why they are so successful. Twitter: @Marc_DAmico 3:42 Celtics, internally, feel great about 2024 and beyond 9:06 Boston’s lack of ego 15:31 Team still faces unfair scrutiny  26:38 Jaylen wins SI NBA Player of the Year Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, December 28th, 2024. 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 and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-28
41:49

603: Is Celtics 3-Point Math UNBEATABLE w/ Matt Moore

Matt Moore is a NBA writer for The Action Network. Matt joins the program to discuss his latest substack column surrounding the Boston Celtics 3-point equation, if anyone can beat it, and whether the NBA Cup is actually good for basketball. Twitter: @HPBasketball 4:31 Teams cannot let Boston shoot uncontested catch-and-shoot 3’s 14:46 Can other teams model what Celtics are doing? 25:37 Celtics 3-point model isn’t what fans are complaining about 29:08 How do we change the narrative around the NBA currently? 44:33 Can Giannis and LeBron winning the NBA Cup make it more meaningful? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, December 20th, 2024. 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 and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-20
01:02:24

602: Payton Pritchard is Turning Into a Steph-like 3-Point Shooter w/ Bobby Manning

Bobby Manning covers the Celtics for CLNS Media and Boston Sports Journal. Bobby joins the program to discuss Payton Pritchard's impact so far, a slight concern with Jrue Holiday, and why this season is kind of boring. Twitter: @RealBobManning 2:58 Sad they didn’t make the NBA Cup? 5:08 Where would the Celtics be without Pritchard? 16:14 Can Pritchard have a real role deep in the playoffs? 21:04 Holiday with an important bounce-back game 34:50 Celtics miss Hauser’s consistent production Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, December 13th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks, Gametime, and Arena Club! 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 and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! And go to ArenaClub.com/CLNS and use the code CLNS for 10% off your first slab pack! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-13
45:16

601: Has Jayson Tatum Surpassed Giannis Antetokounmpo w/ Keith Smith

Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics' regular season sweep of the Milwaukee Bucks, Jrue Holiday sticking it to his old team, and Payton Pritchard's role on this team. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 4:52 Celtics sweep Bucks in regular season 11:19 Tatum > Giannis? 20:27 Jrue Holiday remains impactful vs his old team 23:05 Boston head and shoulders above Milwaukee  37:02 Pritchard playing like Isaiah Thomas Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, December 7th, 2024. 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 and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-07
59:23

600: Be Thankful for this Boston Celtics Team w/ Dan Greenberg

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the gang for EPISODE 600! Inside this episode you'll hear about how this group is better than the '08 team, why you should or should not care about the NBA Cup, and facing the Cleveland Cavaliers one more time. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 4:09 Be thankful for these Celtics 6:55 These Celtics are better than ’08 C’s  14:01 Young guys becoming legends 19:07 Do we care about the NBA Cup? 30:47 Rematch against the Cavaliers Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, November 30th, 2024. 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 and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-30
47:01

599: Is the Orlando Magic the BIGGEST THREAT to the Boston Celtics w/ Cedric Maxwell

Cedric Maxwell is a former Celtic, the 1981 NBA Finals MVP, and is a color analyst for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Cedric joins the show to chat about Boston's trip to Washington DC, show off his new championship ring, who's the biggest threat to the Celtics in the East, and so much more! Twitter: @cedricmaxwell81 6:08 Will teams stop going to White House? 19:32 Celtics can’t shed last season until they’re eliminated  25:56 Will the C’s raise a NBA Cup banner? 35:54 Let-down games  55:25 Charles Lee pulling Lamelo Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024. 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 and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-23
01:13:07

598: Are Unbeaten Cavaliers Legitimate Threats to Celtics w/ Brian Barrett

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics troubles against the Atlanta Hawks, what's different about Jaylen and Jayson this year, and a quick preview of Celtics-Cavaliers coming next week. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 9:37 Learning from mistakes in losses 25:00 Porzingis return will add so much 35:03 Tatum’s 1st quarter dominance  39:28 Celtics v Cavaliers preview Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, November 15th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks, Gametime, and Arena Club! 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 and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! And go to ArenaClub.com/CLNS and use the code CLNS for 10% off your first slab pack! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-15
54:13

597: Is Neemias Queta Carving Out a Role in '24/25 w Chris Forsberg

Chris Forsberg is a Celtics sideline reporter and in-studio host for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics close loss to the Warriors, the depth of the squad, and the rest of the Eastern Conference. Twitter: @chrisforsberg_ 4:19 Takeaways from Warriors loss 12:50 Celtics need to execute better down the stretch 18:46 Did Tatum live up to expectations in that game? 25:44 Boston’s depth highlighted this season 31:36 Queta gets his flowers Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, November 7th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy partner of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! And download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-07
01:00:39

596: Is Brad/Celtics Ahead of the Curve? w/ Sean Grande

Sean Grande is the voice of the Celtics for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the show to discuss Boston's 4-1 start, why other contenders are already feeling pressure, and why Al Horford is the new Tom Brady. Twitter: @SeanGrandepbp 6:06 Can the Celtics guarantee victory based on 3’s made? 11:41 Other contenders already feeling angst  26:07 Comparisons to 2009 Celtics  34:05 Conversations/connections to ’08 Big 3 44:27 Porzingis update Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, October 31st, 2024. 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 code CLNS for $50 instantly for any $5 play! And download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-31
01:10:27

595: Could Celtics Be Even Better in '24-25 w/ Drew Carter

Drew Carter is the play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics and NBC Sports Boston. Drew joins the program to discuss the Celtics hot start to the season, why they aren't ruining basketball, and outline Tatum's MVP case. Twitter: @Drewdle25 4:58 Celtics hot start has broken brains 16:42 Boston has history of strong starts after title seasons 24:03 Brown continues to ascend  29:30 Tatum looks like a MVP candidate 40:30 What was ring night like? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 25th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime. Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Get $50 instantly with any $5 play! And download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-26
01:02:25

594: Jaylen's Top 100 + 2024-25 Celtics Season Preview w/ Brandon Anderson

Brandon Anderson is a NBA and NFL Writer for The Action Network. Brandon joins the program to discuss his NBA Top 100 Rankings, why he has Jaylen Brown 47th, and why the Celtics are the clear favorites to win the NBA Finals again. Twitter: @wheatonbrando 7:09 Joe Mazzulla has incredible buy-in 12:06 Jaylen’s ranks amongst NBA elite 22:05 Is Jaylen the new Klay Thompson? 47:39 No team in the East can knock off Boston Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 18th, 2024. 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 code CLNS for $50 instantly with any $5 play! And download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-19
01:12:25

593: Netflix’s "Starting 5" Proves Tatum is BUILT DIFFERENT w/ Abby Chin

Abby Chin is a Celtics sideline reporter for NBC Sports Boston. Abby joins the program to chat about the Celtics upcoming regular season, the vibe around the early season practices, and a few thoughts on Netflix's new show! Twiter: @tvabby 10:22 Summer of the Jay’s 17:35 Tatum clearly puts elite work ethic in 28:05 We should expect Tatum to be GREAT 31:54 Air feels different at Celtics practice 41:13 NBA GM survey Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, October 10th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! And download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-11
57:51

592: Pritchard Shines in Abu Dhabi, Bigger Role Coming? w Dan Greenberg

Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to talk about the Celtics first preseason game against the Denver Nuggets, the next step for the Jays', and Joe Mazzulla's killer whale offense. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 5:26 C’s more 3”s 12:45 Celtics bench wil be huge asset thus year  27:09 Which Jay will take the bigger leap? 39:37 Tatum’s role changes throughout the season Available for download iTunes and Spotify on October 4th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy partner of CLNS Media, Download the Prize Picks app and use the code CLNS for $50 instantly with your first $5 play! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-05
01:05:16

591: Does KAT Trade Shrink Gap Between Knicks and Celtics w Adam Himmelsbach

Adam Himmelsbach covers the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Adam joins the show to discuss the major stories around media day, how the Knicks latest transaction alters the East, and why Boston is distancing itself from last year. Twitter: @adamhimmelsbach 5:16 Big takeaways from Celtics media day 12:26 What can trip this team up? 14:00 Health of Porzingis 22:55 KAT trade is worth it for the Knicks 33:42 Which Jay can make the bigger leap this year? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, September 28th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy partner of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the code CLNS for $50 instantly with and $5 play! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-28
44:02

590: 2025 Celtics vs the Field w/ Jared Weiss

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the program to chat about Woj's retirement, how boring media day will be, and why Joe Mazzulla is still underrated. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 3:20 Woj changed the game  15:37 What do we get excited about for this year’s media day? 24:47 Why isn’t Joe Mazzulla getting more credit? 34:06 Celtics vs the field? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, September 20th, 2024. 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 code CLNS for $50 instantly when you place your first $5 play. And download Gametime and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-20
44:27

589: Perk is WRONG for Calling Tatum SELFISH w/ Cedric Maxwell

Cedric Maxwell is a former Celtic, the 1981 NBA Finals MVP, and is a color analyst for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Max joins the show to chat about Tatum's MVP chase, what it's like to chase back-to-back titles, and the quirkiness of Joe Mazzulla. Twitter: @cedricmaxwell81 4:16 How do you get the ability to call Max “Cornbread” 10:33 MVP doesn’t mean selfish 16:11 What’s it like to defend a title? 22:26 Going back-to-back makes this core legendary 32:05 Joe Mazzulla is Black Belichick Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, September 13th, 2024. 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 whenever you spend $5 on any play! And download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-13
54:57

588: Mazzulla's Candid Interview Shows He's Perfect for Celtics w/ Chris Forsberg

Chris Forsberg is a Celtics sideline reporter and in-studio host for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the program to discuss how crazy, in a good way, Joe Mazzulla is, why his schtick works, and if Jayson and Jaylen can bring the Celtics to another level. Twitter: @chrisforsberg_ 7:55 Mazzulla embraces proverbial target 13:28 Players clearly bought-into Mazzulla’s authenticity 15:47 Will he ever burnout? 26:28 Is there another level to Brown and Tatum? 32:10 “Finalists” for Celtics ownership Available for download on September 6th, 2024 on iTunes and Spotify. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app, use the promo code CLNS, and instantly receive $50 w/ any $5 play! And download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-06
45:20

587: How Did the NBA Let the Celtics Sign Lonnie Walker w/ Steve Bulpett

Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Writer for Heavy Sports and Heavy.com. Steve joins the show to chat about NBA front offices asleep at the wheel, Jayson Tatum's maturation, and Lonnie Walker's potential impact. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 4:04 How will the Celtics react to being HUNTED 7:26 Jrue Holiday has played for too many teams 21:03 Celtics have top-notch role players in ’24-’25 28:34 How is Tatum handling the constant conversations? 33:10 Lonnie Walker fighting for a roster spot Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 30th, 2024. 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 to get $50 INSTANTLY with any $5 play! And download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-30
50:19

Elan Zankman

Sean Deveney uh, uh makes this podcast uh, uh very difficult uh, uh to listen to.

06-02 Reply

Anthony Black

I kinda like the idea of scary Terry as Kyrie's replacement 💚

02-24 Reply

Elan Zankman

Did this guy just run a marathon before coming on the podcast?

01-28 Reply

Elan Zankman

my God this guy needs to stop stuttering

10-08 Reply

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