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Did the Celtics win over the Knicks prove they might actually have a Finals run in them this year? Adam and Ountae open the show by asking whether Boston’s latest statement win should change expectations for how far this roster can go. From there they get into the newest Zubac chatter, what the Clippers reportedly want, and whether moving Anfernee Simons and draft capital is finally worth it to stabilize the frontcourt for a real playoff push. The guys debate how much a reliable big would raise Boston’s ceiling, how the team should value late first round picks, and which centers around the league could make an immediate impact if Brad Stevens gets aggressive at the deadline. They also examine Giannis’ uncertain situation in Milwaukee, the possibility of Boston sliding in as a third team to offload salary, and Chris Paul’s abrupt exit from the Clippers. All that plus Wicked or Kick It and the best NBA games to watch this weekend. Catch it all on the latest episode of Hold My Banner hosted by Adam Kaufman 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  00:00 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics vs Knicks / Weekend Preview 20:53 Anfernee Simons Trade Rumors (Ivica Zubac) 33:37 Chris Paul Released By Clippers + Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors 45:35 NBA Fashion: Wicked Or Kick It / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this Celtics team just a Jayson Tatum away from making it to the NBA Finals? Boston’s chaotic but compelling 20 game stretch has Adam and Ountae asking whether the Celtics have quietly become the most unpredictable threat in the East. They dig into Payton Pritchard’s breakout, Jordan Walsh’s defensive surge, the rotation tightening like it is April, and why the team keeps looking both dangerous and confusing on a nightly basis. The guys also break down the nonstop Anfernee Simons trade rumors, what Derrick White’s role is supposed to be, and how a Tatum return could reshape everything in a conference full of flawed contenders. Plus longtime Celtics voice Sean Grande joins the show for a quarter season temperature check on where Boston truly stands. All of this on the latest episode of Hold My Banner hosted by Adam Kaufman & Ountae Campbell ft. Sean Grande. 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 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics Weekend / Knicks 17:19 Anfernee Simons Trade Rumors 28:01 NBA Guessing Game: Poeltl / NBA League Pass Games To Watch 35:34 Sean Grande Joins The Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neemias Queta’s absence exposed a problem the Celtics can’t ignore. The guys break down how Boston’s entire identity shifts when Queta isn’t on the floor, why fans suddenly realize how important he’s become, and what Joe Mazzulla’s small ball experiment really revealed in the win over Orlando. From Josh Minott at the five to surprise minutes from Boucher and the growing importance of Derrick White’s consistency, this episode digs into what worked, what didn’t, and what absolutely has to change. Then it’s on to Detroit, where a red hot Pistons team riding a 13 game streak awaits. Can Boston survive a frontcourt featuring Jalen Duren bullying defenders into fouls and Cade Cunningham playing at an MVP level? And what happens if the Celtics really do have to face that size without Queta? Plus, the guys react to Jaylen Brown’s revelation that Tracy McGrady once talked him out of leaving Boston entirely. All that and more in the newest 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/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics  00:00 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics vs Magic 17:14 Celtics vs Pistons Preview 30:27 Anfernee Simons Trade For Daniel Gafford? 42:15 Jaylen Brown Almost Left The Celtics / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaylen Brown’s brief trip to the bench might be the biggest story of the Celtics week. From there the episode dives straight into an emotional and revealing conversation with Isaiah Thomas as he reflects on his greatest Garden moments, the 53 point night, his bond with Evan Turner, and how Boston shaped both his career and his life. Kasey Hudson talks with IT about legacy, doubt, clutch performances and what ten year old Isaiah would think of the man he became. Evan Turner then joins the show to share how Boston helped him reinvent himself, the connection he built with IT over the years, and what it meant to present his award. Plus Celtics Nets breakdowns, Payton Pritchard’s surge, rotation questions, an Orlando preview and a full wicked or kick it fashion segment all land on this episode of Hold My Banner hosted by Adam Kaufman & Ountae Campbell ft. Isaiah Thomas, Evan Turner, & Kasey Hudson. 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  00:00 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics vs Nets 19:44 Isaiah Thomas Interview 33:48 Evan Turner Interview 43:45 NBA Fashion: Wicked Or Kick It / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics might be on the verge of their easiest stretch of the season and the guys are not holding back on what Boston should do with a Nets team begging to get blown out. Adam and Ountae break down the matchup, the rotation chaos, and which role players need a reset night before diving into how Joe Mazzulla is shaping this team for the long run. They hit everything from Luka Garza using all six fouls to Jordan Walsh’s defensive grit, Sam Hauser’s need for a green-light game, and why Brooklyn’s bigs could still cause problems if Boston slips into old habits. Then the show flips to one of the biggest stories of the week as AJ Dybantsa returns to New England in a wild BYU vs UConn showdown, with Ountae catching up with the Brockton phenom and the guys reacting to his energy, growth, and what his path could look like next. They wrap with thoughts on Willie Green’s firing, which coaches are heating up on the hot seat, and their must watch League Pass games. All of this comes together in the latest 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/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics  00:00 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics vs Clippers 18:46 Celtics vs Nets Preview 33:10 AJ Dybantsa Returned To Massachusetts To Take On UConn 48:25 Pelicans Fire Willie Green / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the Celtics finally wake up? Boston dominated the Grizzlies from start to finish and now has a chance to build real momentum. Adam and Ountae break down Payton Pritchard’s breakout night, Derrick White finding his rhythm, and why the Celtics’ energy on the glass could be a turning point. They also discuss what to take from a win over a shorthanded Memphis team, preview the matchup against the struggling Clippers, and check in on former Celtics Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Luke Kornet, and Kristaps Porzingis. All that and more on the newest 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/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics  00:00 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics vs Grizzlies+ 76ers 21:13 Celtics vs Clippers Preview 34:10 Former Celtics Check In  45:22 NBA Fashion: Wicked Or Kick It / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Celtics officially stuck in mediocrity, or is a breakout coming soon? Adam and Ountae break down Boston’s split with Orlando, preview another tough matchup with Philly, and explain what the C’s need to do to stop living in the middle. From Luka Garza’s bench spark to Missoula tightening the rotation and the looming Sixers rematch, the guys debate whether this team’s grit can translate into wins. Later, Barstool Sports writer Dan Greenberg joins to assess Boston’s first 11 games, Jaylen Brown’s MVP-caliber run, and whether the Celtics should stay patient or make a bold move to boost their roster. All that and more on Hold My Banner hosted by Adam Kaufman & Ountae Campbell ft. Dan Greenberg. 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 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics vs Magic + 76ers Preview 18:05 Celtics vs Grizzlies Preview 26:02 Celtics Check In With Dan Greenberg 43:57 Mock Ja Morant Celtics Trade / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wizards came out swinging, but the Celtics punched right back and never let up. What sparked Boston’s massive turnaround after that slow start, and how did Jaylen Brown’s 35-point explosion prove he can carry the offense when the team needs a lift? Adam and Ountae dive into the 136–107 win, breaking down Neemias Queta’s double-double, Josh Minott’s breakout performance, and how Payton Pritchard steadied the offense when it mattered most. Then, the focus shifts to the NBA Cup as the Celtics look to keep rolling against the Orlando Magic. Can they build on their momentum, slow down Paolo Banchero, and avoid another sluggish start? The guys also answer listener mailbag questions about AJ Dybantsa, draft prospects, and the Celtics’ unique playing style before closing out with a Halloween edition of “Wicked or Kick It,” judging the best (and worst) NBA fits. All that and more on 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 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics vs Wizards 19:16 Celtics vs Magic NBA Cup Preview 33:39 Mailbag Questions (Celtics NBA Draft) 43:57 NBA Fashion: Wicked Or Kick It / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jazz just stunned the Celtics with a comeback win that no one saw coming. Adam and Ountae break down Boston’s 105 to 103 collapse at home and question whether this loss exposes deeper issues with the team’s shooting and late-game focus. They take a closer look at Jaylen Brown’s 36 points without a three, Payton Pritchard’s spark off the bench, and what needs to change before the Wizards matchup. The conversation heats up with talk of Ja Morant’s growing tension in Memphis and whether a trade request could be on the horizon. Then, they react to AJ Dybantsa’s impressive BYU debut and discuss what his breakout performance could mean for the 2026 NBA Draft and beyond. Tune in for every hot take and deep dive on Hold My Banner with 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/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics  00:00 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics vs Jazz 20:20 Celtics vs Wizards Preview 31:24 Should Ja Morant Request A Trade From The Grizzlies? 42:34 Is AJ Dybantsa the Perfect Fit for the Celtics? / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics cooked the Cavs and Jaylen Brown looked unstoppable doing it. After a 30-point explosion and a 20–3 run that blew the game open, Boston might finally be finding its groove. Adam and Ountae break down how Brown set the tone, Sam Hauser’s hot hand off the bench, and what Queta and Minott’s rebounding says about the team’s growing depth. Then Brian Barrett, host of Off The Pike on The Ringer, joins the show to talk about whether this was the moment the Celtics’ new identity took shape and how Joe Mazzulla’s adjustments are paying off. Plus, the crew debates if Austin Reaves is really the next James Harden and wraps things up with Wicked or Kick It, rating the best and worst NBA fits of the week. All that and more on the latest episode of Hold My Banner with Adam Kaufman & Ountae Campbell ft. Brian Barrett (Host of "Off The Pike" on The Ringer). 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 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics vs Cavaliers / Celtics vs 76ers Preview 19:05 Celtics Outlook 5 Games In with Brian Barrett 37:02 Is Austin Reaves the Next James Harden? 45:49 NBA Fashion: Wicked Or Kick It / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anfernee Simons caught fire in the fourth quarter and powered the Celtics to a convincing win in New Orleans. Adam Kaufman and Ountae Campbell break down what Simons’ breakout means for Boston’s rotation, whether he should start over Payton Pritchard, and if Joe Mazzulla’s lineup shuffling is helping or hurting the team. The guys react to Jaylen Brown’s leadership comments, debate the tanking talk, and preview a physical matchup with the Cavaliers. All that and more on 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 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics vs Pelicans / 1-3 Season Start 18:05 Celtics vs Cavs Preview 34:09 Stop Me When You Hear A Better Player Than Jaylen Brown 44:05 End Of NBA Week 1 Overreactions / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics just blew a game they should have won against the 76ers and now the Knicks are waiting to test whether Boston can handle the pressure. A 117-116 home loss exposed cracks in Boston’s late-game execution and defense. VJ Edgecombe’s surprise 34-point debut showed there are new challenges the Celtics must contain. Can Joe Mazzulla’s team bounce back at Madison Square Garden? Adam and Ountae break down Jaylen Brown’s frustration over the final possession, Derrick White’s third-quarter takeover, and Tyrese Maxey’s 40-point performance that left Boston searching for answers. They also look ahead to the Knicks matchup and how the Celtics must adjust to New York’s pace, size, and physicality. Then the show takes a turn off the court with shocking news about former Celtics Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier who were arrested in a reported Mafia-linked betting scandal. Legal Sports Report’s Sam McQuillan joins to explain the charges, possible fallout, and what this could mean for the NBA’s integrity policies. To wrap things up it is Wicked or Kick It as Adam and Ountae judge NBA tunnel fits from Jaylen Brown, SGA, and Victor Wembanyama before revealing their League Pass games to watch. All that and more on Hold My Banner hosted by Adam Kaufman and Ountae Campbell featuring Sam McQuillan of Legal Sports Report. 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 Biggest Takeaways From Celtics vs 76ers 12:43 Some Former Celtics Arrested For Illegal Betting with Sam McQuillan 26:58 Celtics at Knicks Preview 43:11 NBA Fashion: Wicked Or Kick It / NBA League Pass Games To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Celtics already facing a crisis before tip-off? We dive into the Boston vs Philly matchup and ask the tough questions. Can the Celtics contain Joel Embiid without their usual size in the paint? Will Jaylen Brown play and if not who steps up to carry the scoring load? We break down key players, potential X-factors, and give our score predictions. Next up is our full NBA Season Preview. We reveal our picks for the final standings in both conferences and predict who makes it to the Western and Eastern Conference Finals. We also go all in on our NBA Finals matchup and championship winner. To wrap it up, we hand out our preseason picks for every major award from MVP to Rookie of the Year. No holding back and no safe choices. Get ready for bold takes, honest debates, and plenty of surprises on Hold My Banner with Adam Kaufman, 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 Celtics vs 76ers Preview 11:50 NBA Season Preview - Standings / Champions 36:23 NBA Season Preview - NBA Awards Pt. 1 45:58 NBA Season Preview - NBA Awards Pt. 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derrick White stole the show while Jaylen Brown’s hamstring raised new concerns for the Celtics just days before the season opener. Adam and Ountae break down White’s All-Star potential, Brown’s recovery timeline, and Xavier Tillman’s clutch game-winner against Toronto. They also dig into what Al Horford’s departure means for Boston’s culture, why Tatum’s injury could reshape the team’s goals, and whether the Celtics should chase wins or draft assets this season. Plus, Joe Mazzulla and his staff light up the media in a 57–4 scrimmage that has everyone talking. Hear it all on Hold My Banner with 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 Biggest Takeaways from Celtics vs Raptors 20:47 NBA Preview - Atlantic Division - Boston Celtics 42:39 Why Al Horford Left The Celtics 47:03 Russell Westbrook Joins The Kings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Anfernee Simons about to become Boston’s breakout star? We break down the Celtics’ 138 to 107 blowout win over a depleted Cavaliers squad and discuss what stood out most from Simons’ TD Garden debut, Jaylen Brown’s playmaking, and Payton Pritchard’s strong start. Then we preview Boston’s final preseason matchup against the Raptors, including what lineups we still want to see and which players have the most to prove. In part three and four, we react to the first half of the NBA’s annual GM Survey, from the best offseason moves to which rule needs to be changed, and debate where the Celtics stack up in the eyes of league execs. All that and more on the latest episode of Hold My Banner with Adam Kaufman 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 Biggest Takeaways from Celtics vs Cavs 17:45 Celtics vs Raptors - Preseason Finale Preview 32:51 Reacting To The NBA GM Survey Part 1 44:50 Reacting To The NBA GM Survey Part 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugo Gonzalez turned heads in the Celtics' preseason opener, bringing energy, defense, and a highlight dunk that lit up social media. Boston’s win over Memphis gave us early glimpses of what this team could be. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White looked sharp, the pace was faster, and surprise starters like Xavier Tillman Sr. and Chris Boucher raised questions about the rotation. We dive into what matters, what doesn’t, and how players like Gonzalez and Josh Minott might push for real minutes. Then it’s Mailbag time with bold takes on Jaylen Brown trades, Pritchard hype, and whether Boston has enough size. Later, we react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s comments about staying in Milwaukee and what they really mean for the Bucks. Plus, we close with a quick NBPA guessing game. All that and more on Hold My Banner with Adam Kaufman 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 Biggest Takeaways from Celtics vs Grizzlies 22:53 Celtics Mailbag Comments (Trade Jaylen Brown) 37:40 Giannis Commits To Milwaukee… Kind Of 46:53 NBA Guessing Game: Poeltl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Celtics just three smart moves away from Banner 19? Cap expert Keith Smith joins the show to pitch the Sensible, Sneaky, and Swing for the Fences moves that could finally get Boston over the hump. Next, Adam and Ountae each drop three bold predictions for the Celtics' 2025–26 season. These are not safe takes. We are talking hot, possibly reckless calls that could make us look like geniuses or fools by April. Then we react to LeBron’s so-called Second Decision, which turned out to be a Hennessy ad. Is this really his final season or just another tease? We close with a deep dive on the New York Knicks. Can Mike Brown take them further than Thibs? Will Brunson or KAT hit MVP form? And are they wasting a championship window by playing it safe? This episode of Hold My Banner with Adam Kaufman and Ountae Campbell features Keith Smith, Spotrac contributor. 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 Fixing the Celtics with Keith Smith (Spotrac) 20:15 3 Bold Predictions For The Celtics 2025-26 Season 39:49 LeBron James - “The Second Decision” 47:56 NBA Preview - Atlantic Division - New York Knicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which three Celtics need to step up the most this season? Kasey and Ountae break down the players who could decide how far Boston goes. Jay King of The Athletic joins to talk Tatum’s outlook, roster strengths and flaws, and what kind of trade the Celtics might target. Then we get into Napheesa Collier’s powerful comments on WNBA leadership, Cathy Engelbert’s future, and whether Unrivaled is becoming a real threat to the league. Plus, our Raptors preview: Is Scottie Barnes ready to lead, or is Toronto still stuck in the middle? All that and more on Hold My Banner, hosted by Kasey Hudson and Ountae Campbell, featuring Jay King of The Athletic. 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  00:00 Who are the three most important Celtics this season? 16:41 Celtics Season Outlook with Jay King 33:13 Napheesa Collier Sets The Tone on the WNBA 47:51 NBA Preview - Atlantic Division - Toronto Raptors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Celtics being overlooked heading into the season? Media Day showed a team focused on growth, not outside noise. Joe Mazzulla made it clear he’s sticking to his principles as he leads a reshaped roster through new challenges. Adam and Ountae break down what his approach means for a group still loaded with talent and potential. They discuss Jayson Tatum’s encouraging recovery update, Anfernee Simons’ surprising comments on defense, and how Payton Pritchard and Jaylen Brown could step into bigger leadership roles with Al Horford now in Golden State. Plus, what does Horford’s departure mean for the Celtics' identity and frontcourt depth, and should number 42 be retired in Boston? The Atlantic Division preview continues with fresh thoughts on the Sixers and an in-depth look at where the Nets stand heading into the season. Tune in to Hold My Banner with 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/ #BostonCeltics #Celtics #NBAMediaDay  00:00 Celtics Media Day Press Conferences 29:46 Al Horford Leaving The Celtics Again 41:57 NBA Preview - Atlantic Division - Philadelphia 76ers 46:02 NBA Preview - Atlantic Division - Brooklyn Nets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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