On this episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast, Kwani Lunis, Sherrod Blakely, and Gary Washburn recap the Celtics’ comeback win over the Pacers, diving into Joe Mazzulla’s bold decision to bench the starters, the message it sent to the locker room, and the bench players who stepped up. The crew also gives flowers to Mazzulla, talks Hugo Gonzalez’s continued growth, and wraps things up with a festive Big 3 Pick and Roll and Finish — Christmas Edition — plus an unforgettable Gary gift. 00:00 Start 1:20 Joe Mazzulla BENCHES Celtics starter 9:22 Right button push by Joe? 10:50 Blakely: Props to Joe Mazzulla 15:40 Washburn: Joe Mazzulla SENT MESSAGE to Celtics Starters 18:00 Bench shoutouts 21:00 PrizePicks 23:00 Hugo Gonzalez is GOOD 32:00 The Big 3 Pick and Roll and Finish: Christmas Edition 34:00 Gary’s amazing gift The BIG 3 NBA Podcast CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely and CLNS' Bobby Manning discuss the New York Knicks' Emirates Cup championship, the Celtics' needs during the current trade deadline season, the Miami Heat's pace game, and much more in the latest episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. 0:00 - ⏰️EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 1:46 - Knicks win NBA Cup 6:24 - Takeaways on Celtics season so far 11:00 - Looking at Celtics Big Man Rotation 15:13 - Prizepicks 17:28 - Celtics biggest needs to make playoff push 25:01 - Anfernee Simons play this season 30:00 - Previewing Celtics vs Heat 33:36 - Wrapping up The BIG 3 NBA Podcast CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast, Kwani Lunis, Sherrod Blakely and Gary Washburn recap the Celtics’ loss to the Pistons. The trio breaks down where Boston's weaknesses are showing, what’s fixable, and if Boston needs to make a deadline move this season. 00:00 Intro 1:30 Celtics fall to Pistons 6:00 Washburn: Weaknesses Starting to show 10:00 How can Celtics fix their issues? 18:00 PrizePicks 19:45 Do the Celtics need to make a trade? 33:45 Are you ok with the Celtics don’t make any deals? The BIG 3 Celtics Podcast CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely and ClutchPoints' Josue Pavon discuss the dominant play of the Oklahoma City Thunder, how they are viewed following a rare loss, the other-worldly play of Victor Wembenyama and Pavon's thoughts from a Western Conference perspective, on the Boston Celtics' stronger-than-expected play thus far this season. All this and more in the latest episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast. The Big 3 NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss the latest goings-on with the Boston Celtics, their ascension up the Eastern Conference mountaintop, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, and much more in this episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. 0:00 - ⏰️EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 2:35 - Are Celtics actually good? 11:57 - Derrick White’s recent performances 13:50 - How this Celtics team has improved 17:30 - Joe Mazzulla’s coaching tactics this season 22:31 - Prizepicks 24:06 - Will Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo? 32:40 - Should Celtics Trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo? 35:20 - Previewing Celtics-Bucks 38:12 - Wrapping up The Big 3 NBA Podcast on CLNS Media Network is Powered by: The Big 3 NBA Podcast on CLNS Media Network is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coty Davis of the Detroit News joins A. Sherrod Blakely on the latest episode of the BIG 3 NBA Podcast to discuss the Detroit Pistons hot start to the season and they reflect on Boston snapping Detroit's streak. 00:00 - ⏰️EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 2:24 - Detroit Pistons hot start to season 11:46 - Most Underrated player on Pistons this season 17:20 - Subscribe to the Podcast! 17:38 - Prizepicks 19:28 - Have Pistons expectations changed after start to season? 24:00 - Will the Pistons make a big move at the trade deadline? 28:31 - Takeaways from last Celtics-Pistons game on November 26th 35:22 - Wrapping up The Big 3 NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss the surging Boston Celtics, winners of seven of their last 10 games. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn .talk about the Celtics' tough stretch of games on the horizon; who needs to step up as well as answer some of your questions, thoughts and comments from the most recent episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss the Boston Celtics being above .500 for the first time, the emergence of Baylor Schierman, the Emirates NBA Cup, and much more in the latest episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely and CLNS' Bobby Manning discuss the Celtics' quest for consistency; the team's struggles in clutch situations; the emergence of Jordan Walsh; and a slate of games coming up that should put the Celtics above .500 for the first time this season The Big 3 NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely and Gary Washburn discuss the passing of basketball legend/Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, questions/comments from you, the viewers, Jordan Walsh's breakout game, the Celtics' backups as a whole and so much more in this week's episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS at PrizePicks.com/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely is joined by The Orlando Sentinel's Jason Beede to discuss the Boston Celtics back-to-back games against the Orlando Magic, as well as ex-Celtic draft pick Desmond Bane fitting in with his new team in Orlando, the continued growth of Paolo Banchero, Payton Pritchard's breakout game on Nov. 7, and more on the latest episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS at PrizePicks.com/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss the Boston Celtics' loss to Utah, Derrick White's struggles, whether it's time to talk tanking, and more topics in the latest episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely and Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer look ahead to the Halloween night matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. They discuss the emergence of Tyrese Maxey and rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe; their impact on Joel Embiid and Paul George; the one thing that could make the Sixers scary-good this season, and more in the latest episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss the Celtics getting their first win of the season, the emergence of Josh Minott, and a look ahead to a brutal stretch of games against top-tier talent in the East. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely and The Athletic's James L. Edwards III discuss the New York Knicks' season-opening win, against Cleveland the team under new coach Mike Brown, and their plan for how to use Jalen Brunson in addition to looking ahead to Friday night's game against Boston and whether there's a difference for fans heading into this matchup that's different than the past few years when these two squared off. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS at PrizePicks.com/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The BIG 3 NBA Podcast, Gary Washburn, A. Sherrod Blakely, and Kwani A. Lunis discuss what to expect from the Boston Celtics heading into the 2025-26 NBA season — without Jayson Tatum. The trio breaks down how Jaylen Brown can take the reins as the team’s leader, the importance of role players like Derrick White and Payton Pritchard stepping up, and how Joe Mazzulla can guide Boston through what some are calling a “gap year.” The Big 3 NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks. Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely and Cleveland.com’s Ethan Sands discuss the Cavs being short-handed to start the season; Evan Mobley’s chase for league MVP; the Celtics’ place in the East pecking order, and much more in this episode of 00:00 Intro 1:54 Cavs being without Max Strus and Darius Garland to start the season 3:35 Who will step up in their absence 5:48 De’Andre Hunter’s impact now with a full training camp under his belt 13:29 The budding relationship between Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley 13:54 Ethan’s take on Mobley and what his ascension means to the Cavs 19:01 The addition of Lonzo Ball 21:35 Where Ethan predicts Evan Mobley will finish in league MVP voting 26:59 The area of Jaylen Brown’s game that could impact Boston winning more games 29:16 Pick-and-roll game with Ethan: Playoff, Play-In or Lottery? The Big 3 NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks. Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss the latest Boston Celtics storylines with the preseason slate of games nearly wrapped up. Suggested Thumbnail Images: Josh Minott; Luka Garza; Chris Boucher; Hugo Gonzalez. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss Jayson Tatum's new "job," Joe Mazzulla's style of play this season, the newest member of the Celtics' circle of trust, and much more in this week's episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices