119: Dennis Scott | Boston Celtics | David Lee | NBA

Chris Forsberg covers the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the program to discuss the dead zone of NBA news, the progress of Jayson Tatum, and what to make of Porzingis' recent comments. X: @chrisforsberg_ 2:15 Celtics won’t shed picks to trade players on roster 10:07 Jayson Tatum ahead of schedule? 23:13 Will Boston use Disabled Player Exemption? 28:20 C’s should be looking for more low-risk, high-reward players 48:39 Porzingis compares Boston to Atlanta Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 1st, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! 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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Aug 1h

Brian Barrett covers the Boston sports scene on "Off The Pike" for the Ringer Podcast Network and Spotify. Brian joins the program to chat about Marcus Smart's new digs, the state of the Eastern Conference, and potentially bringing in Ben Simmons. X: @itsbrianbarrett 5:37 Marcus Smart to LA doesn’t matter 21:00 Are the Celtics closer to the bottom tier of the Eastern Conference? 31:16 Jayson Tatum has played on the best roster he will ever have 46:40 Ben Simmons to Boston? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, July 25th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! 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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Jul 1h 3min

Jared Weiss covers the NBA for The Athletic and The New York Times. Jared joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics pursuit of Damian Lillard, the young Summer League standouts, and whether Jaylen Brown can be Batman. X: @JaredWeissNBA 3:37 Dame goes back to Portland 10:27 Lillard would have been a killer fit in Boston 14:12 Celtics still trying to unload Niang and Simons 20:57 Will C’s try and get below tax line? 26:20 Can Jaylen be a lead man? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, July 18th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! 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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Jul 58min

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about the Summer League Celtics, the love affair with Hugo Gonzalez, and why the Celtics are breaking down barriers. X: @StoolGreenie 8:43 Are the Celtics a finished product? 13:45 Could Simons score 20+ a game? 28:33 Hugo Gonzalez is HERE 37:26 There is no big man savior 49:23 Celtics over/under is too high Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! 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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Jul 1h 6min

Matt Powers is the co-founder of Swish Theory. Matt joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics 2025 Draft Class. He gives thoughts on the fits Max Shulga, Hugo Gonzalez, Amari Williams. X: @DraftPow 3:19 Shulga ranked highest of all Celtics draft picks  9:47 Can Shulga hold up against stiffer competition? 21:51 Differences in Mark Pope and Coach Cal player types +2:20 26:50 Could Williams crack thin Boston rotation? 32:23 Gonzalez pick strange? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, July 3rd 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! 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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Jul 50min

Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to digest the Boston Celtics most recent trades, to give his thoughts on Al Horford and Luke Kornet, and Adam and Evan debate on whether 42 should go in the rafters. X: @KeithSmithNBA 6:34 Celtics knew they’d have to trade pieces eventually 10:26 Fans love trades and will love the CBA 14:51 Boston ownership cheap? 26:09 Simons will force Boston to play faster 44:39 Where do Horford and Kornet end up? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, June 27th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! 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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Jun 1h 20min

Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to discuss the Indiana Pacers forcing a Game 7 in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Celtics potentially keeping Kristaps Porzingis, and what the future holds for Al Horford. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 4:03 Pacers forcing Game 7 is shocking 7:09 Regular Season basketball vs postseason basketball 33:27 Celtics running it back a possibility? 45:00 Rank the most-likely traded players 50:21 Al Horford’s future Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, June 20th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! 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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Jun 1h 11min

Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to discuss the Indiana Pacers forcing a Game 7 in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Celtics potentially keeping Kristaps Porzingis, and what the future holds for Al Horford. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 4:03 Pacers forcing Game 7 is shocking 7:09 Regular Season basketball vs postseason basketball 33:27 Celtics running it back a possibility? 45:00 Rank the most-likely traded players 50:21 Al Horford’s future Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, June 20th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! 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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Jun 1h 11min