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

The fireworks show for the Boston Celtics has been canceled.  Therefore, feel free to join the candle lighting over at Celtics Beat. Larry H. Russell may not have a co-pilot for this week’s show.  But the business class section is full.  Ian Eagle, voice of the Brooklyn Nets on the YES Network, as well as CBS Sports, joins LHR to talk about what’s going on in Brooklyn.  What’s the deal with the former Celtics Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett? Is KG definitely coming back? Why did Pierce leave? And what the heck happened with Jason Kidd? And hey, should the Celtics expect anything from Marcus Thornton? Speaking of fireworks - it seems the only fireworks there’s been has been between Celtics blogosphere members and ESPN’s Jeff Goodman.  Recently, Jeff has been very critical of Rajon Rondo and his game and some fans and members of the media haven’t been too keen to Jeff’s analysis.  Is it warranted? Jeff appeared on Celtics Beat last December and his recent comments have only reinforced what he said on CLNS a few months ago.  Jeff will have the floor to talk Rondo, Marcus Smart, Evan Turner, and what other rumors he’s been hearing regarding the Boston Celtics. So tune into yet another edition of Celtics Beat this Saturday July 26th at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Heinä 20141h 14min

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19 Heinä 20141h 14min

We have a deal. Boston Celtics fans have finally gotten what they wanted - a trade. But is it the precursor to the fireworks? The Celtics have acquired Tyler Zeller, Marcus Thornton and a first round draft choice for their trade exception. Hosts Jared Weiss and Nick Gelso will break it all down on the latest episode of Celtics Beat.   Jared and Nick also spoke to Jessica Camerato - Senior NBA writer for BasketballInsiders.com. What will the Celtics do if they can’t get Kevin Love? What’s Rondo’s future? There are few people in the Boston area more plugged-in to the Boston Celtics than Jess, so on this edition of Celtics Beat, listeners will get the latest lo-down. And there’s also quite a bit of news going on in the NBA world. Will LeBron James make a decision before the show airs on Saturday? Is he going back to Cleveland? Or staying put in Miami? Jared and Nick will cover that and more in Around the NBA in 5. So tune in this Saturday to another edition Celtics Beat on CLNS Radio at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Heinä 20141h 2min

Happy Fourth of July Weekend, also known as the official kickoff to the NBA’s second silly season. What’s the deal with the Boston Celtics? Hosts Larry H. Russell and “Stats” Adam Lowenstein have you covered on this week’s edition of Celtics Beat. Adam sat down with Scott Souza of the MetroWest Daily News earlier to discuss the state of the team. Are they still pursuing Kevin Love? What are their other options if that falls through? Did the Celtics overpay Avery Bradley? Will they move Rondo and go with the long rebuild? And how will the fans handle this. The NBA is rapidly becoming a 12 month league with no downtime. The off-season is becoming just as exciting the season itself. LHR and Adam do their absolute best to go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday, July 5th to another edition of Celtics Beat on CLNS Radio at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Heinä 20141h 6min

The NBA Draft has come and gone for the Boston Celtics. Now, comes the NBA off-season before it’s on to the 2015 campaign. This week’s edition of Celtics Beat promises to be a very special show. Rich Conte and Dr. Andre Snellings will recap the selections of Marcus Smart and James Young, as well as the failed deal for Kevin Love. Joining Celtics Beat this week will be the now-famed duo on Celtics Pre and Post-Game Live on Comcast Sports Net New England -- Kyle Draper and Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Kyle and Chris will team up once again and host Rich Conte will hit ‘em with everything he’s got (sorta.) But the discussions should be limitless. Rich and Andre also go, yes, Around the NBA in 5. So tune into this regularly scheduled editon of Celtics Beat on CLNS Radio. Saturday, June 28th at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Kesä 20141h 4min

The off-season for the Boston Celtics is warming up with the weather. As we get closer to the draft, the Kevin Love question remains unanswered. Are the Golden State Warriors now the favorites? Hosts Jared Weiss and Nick Gelso break it all down, along with the coming NBA Draft. One potential destination for Kevin Love is Phoenix. Armed with draft picks and a good team as is, the Suns are a major player for Love’s services. Larry H. Russell spoke with Phoenix Suns color commentator about the Suns chances of landing the Minnesota power forward. Larry and Eddie also discussed the Suns’ future, the NBA Finals, LeBron James, and Eddie’s new book, “You Big Dummy: An Athlete’s Simple Guide to a Successful Career.” Eddie’s book is available at his website, http://eddiejohnson8.com, Amazon, and your local book stores.  Eddie was a 17-year NBA veteran and is most noted for hitting one of the most famous playoff buzzer beaters during the 1990s Jared and Nick also discuss the state of the Celtics, Kevin Love, and the draft with NESN’s Ben Watanabe. Ben has been covering the Celtics for four seasons and should have all the bases covered. Tune in this Saturday to Celtics Beat on CLNS Radio at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Kesä 20141h 7min

As the NBA season nears its end, the long awaited off-season for the Boston Celtics draws closer. It has now officially been dubbed “The Summer of (Kevin) Love.” Hosts Ty Ray and Dr. Andre Snellings of Rotowire continue to sort through the madness. Fortunately, they’ll have a little help. The ultra plugged-in NBA Insider, Sean Deveney of Sporting News will stop by to chat with Ty and Dre about the ongoing Kevin Love saga. Is this really going to happen? Will Kevin Love be the next great Celtic? And the NBA Finals is still going on. But don’t tell that to NBA fans. The big question regarding the Miami Heat and LeBron James is: Will they return next year with Carmelo Anthony added to the trio? Tune into Celtics Beat on Saturday to see what Sean Deveney and the guys have to say. Ty and Dre also go Around the NBA in 5, per usual. Tune in this Saturday to Celtics Beat at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Kesä 20141h 5min

The heat is finally on with summer just around the corner here in New England. No, not the Miami Heat, or the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals rematch. But the Boston Celtics and the coming off-season which is shaping up to be a wild one. Hosts Ty Ray and “Stats” Adam Lowenstein are in for more Kevin Love talk. Is this deal to Boston a foregone conclusion? Who are the other suitors that could steal him from the Celtics? Well, how about Boston’s famed arch-rival from across the country: the Los Angeles Lakers. Editor-in-chief from Laker Nation Dan Duangdao drops by to offer some insight on the Laker end. Wasn’t the plan all along for Love to wind up back home in LA? And what about the Lakers’ on-going coaching search? Ty Ray spoke with Dan earlier. And oh yeah, that NBA Finals thing. A re-match from last year’s seven game epic. Where will the Miami Heat rank amongst the all time great teams if they win three in a row? And of course, Ty and Adam go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday to Celtics Beat at 2 PM ET/11AM PT. Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Kesä 20141h 2min