122: Ian Thomsen | Boston Celtics | NBA Playoffs Restructure

Popular tandem Ty Ray and Rich Conte unite to recap another week for the Boston Celtics.  And finally, they have a winning week to talk about. Despite missing the Sacramento Kings game, Rajon Rondo seems to be rounding into form.  Two near-triple doubles against the Magic and Sixers has Rondo looking the Rondo of old.  The Celtics also saw some stellar performances from the likes of Jared Sullinger and Jeff Green this week as well. Ty and Rich will also be joined by Tom Ziller of SB Nation.  Tom is the author of The Hook - a daily column that appears every morning on SBNation.com.  Tom is also the founding editor of SacTown Royalty and will join Ty and Rich to discuss the Celtics' prior night matchup against the Sacramento Kings as well as the pressing topics in and around the NBA. And of course, Ty and Rich will go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday, 2/8 at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Only on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Helmi 20141h 9min

On this very special edition of Celtics Beat, hosts Rich Conte and "Stats" Adam Lowenstein will look back on the careers of Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce in Boston.  They will be joined by Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald as they reminiscence about the famed deal that brought Garnett to Boston back in July of 2007 and the next set of Celtics' glory years that were to come. Rich and Adam will also be joined by Tim Capstraw.  Tim serves as the Brooklyn Nets color commentator on Sports Radio WFAN in New York.  Tim will stop by Celtics Beat to talk about the deal that sent Garnett and Pierce to Brooklyn last summer, as well as the impacts they are having on this year's edition of the Nets. Tune in Saturday, January 25th at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT only on clnsradio.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Tammi 20141h 6min

Former NBA veteran and current Portland Trail Blazers color commentator joins Boston Celtics beat to preview tonight's Celtics and Blazers matchup in Portland.  Tanking in the NBA is also discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Tammi 20141h 2min

This week on the Celtics Beat, Daniel Baker and Adam Lowenstein take a look at the season so far for the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics with Edge of Sports Radio co-host, Coach Kevin McNutt, a D.C. basketball legend! McNutt and the guys discuss the future of the Wizards' backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal and whether or not Rajon Rondo deserves a max contract. Coach McNutt, the author of Hooked on Hoops: Understanding Black Youths' Blind Devotion to Basketball, goes over his surprises - both positive and negative - for the NBA season so far as well. As the holidays approach, CLNS Radio's own locker room reporter, Jared Weiss checks in to talk about Celtics' head coach Brad Stevens' holiday plans and the impact of the Omer Asik trade that did not happen. Daniel and Adam try to figure out if anyone can beat the Pacers or Heat from the East on this week's edition of the Celtics Beat. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Joulu 201345min

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14 Joulu 20131h 8min

CLNS Radio favorite Jay King returns! The Mass Live Celtics Beat writer talks all things Green with Celtics Beat hosts Ty Ray & Rich Conte. King will examine the state of the team and give us his pres-season impressions. Plus, Ty and Rich will give you their own take on not just the Celtics but the rest of the NBA. It's Celtics Beat, Saturday at 2pm est. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Loka 20131h 8min

Now that preseason NBA games have finally begun, the season is so close you can almost taste it! Daniel Baker and "Stats" Adam Lowenstein continue to preview the regular season for the Boston Celtics on Saturday from 2-3pm Eastern Time. They'll be joined by SLAMonline writer - and Philadelphia 76ers junkie - Jake Fischer at 2:30 to examine one of the Celtics' biggest rivals and the main story lines for the entire league. Plus, it wouldn't be a full season without a dose of fantasy! SiriusXM and KFFL.com basketball analyst, Justin Fensterman joins the show to navigate the waters of fantasy basketball for you. He'll also provide the most positive outlook for the New York Knicks that you'll find! We're loaded with analysis on and off the court that you absolutely don't want to miss! So join us on Saturday starting at 2pm Eastern for the best hour of basketball talk you can find on the Celtics Beat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Loka 20131h 8min

Daniel Baker and Sloan Piva go over the NBA summer and take a look at the major storylines heading into the preseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Loka 20131h 8min