574: Is Kristaps Porzingis the KEY to Boston Celtics DEFENSE? w Jared Weiss

Brendan Glasheen is the NEW play-by-play voice for the Maine Celtics. Brendan makes his debut on Celtics Beat discussing his new gig, the Celtics issues in the 4th quarter, and the team's lack of consistency. Twitter: @BrendanGlasheen   3:47 Addressing the Maine Celtics   16:37 What plagues the Celtics in the 4th quarters?   23:41 Minnesota loss is new rock bottom   29:17 What is the best moment of the Celtics past calendar year?   37:53 Celtics core four are ELITE   Celtics Beat is available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and INSA. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus on your next deposit. And go to any INSA location and tell them we sent you to get the best t shirt of YOUR LIFE for just a penny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Des 20211h 1min

Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac and the Celtics for Celtics Blog. Keith drops by the show to talk about Joe Johnson's role, Boston's ambitions at the trade deadline, and what to do about the COVID spikes around the league. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA   6:37 Joe Johnson returns to the Celtics    24:37 Prichard is heating up thanks to COVID absences    33:18 Celtics Multiverse    39:35 Will Celtics be buyer or seller at the trade deadline?   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, December 23rd, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and INSA. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% sign up bonus! And go to any INSA location, tell them Celtics Beat sent you, and get a SICK t shirt for just a penny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Des 202158min

Sean Deveney covers the NBA for Heavy.com. Sean joins Adam to talk about the NBA's new COVID problem, what Brad should do about Marcus Smart, and Danny Ainge's new job. Twitter: @SeanDeveney   2:54 COVID re-emerging    13:30 The only way Jaylen and Jayson can co-exist   17:56 Should Brad explore trading Smart?   23:02 Celtics traded Kemba at the right time   28:08 Danny gets a new job with Utah   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, December 17, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and INSA. Go to BetOnline.AG today and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus when you sign up! And go to any INSA location and tell them we sent you to get a SICK t-shirt for just a penny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Des 202145min

Ian Thomsen is a former writer for Sports Illustrated and NBA.com. Ian joins Adam and Evan to dissect the team's inconsistent play, the lessons the Celtics can learn from the first 26 games, and whether they should make a big play for Damian Lillard. Twitter: @IanThomsen.   5:00 We should have expected an up-and-down year   13:06 Guys are still adjusting to new roles   24:16 Is this the right core?   29:46 Can the Celtics trade for Dame Lillard?   38:32 Danny’s next job   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, December 10th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and INSA. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus when you sign up! And go to any INSA location and tell them we sent you to get the coolest t shirt in your closet for just a penny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Des 202152min

Gary Washburn covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for the Boston Globe. Gary drops in to talk about his impressions of Ime Udoka and his staff, the unfair criticisms hurled at Jayson Tatum, and the one simple fix for the Celtics offense. Twitter: @GWashburnGlobe   3:38 We are being too impatient with the Celtics   14:13 What is really plaguing the offense?   30:23 Is Boston that far off from the top of the East?   44:38 We need to calm down on the Tatum criticism   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, December 2nd, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and INSA. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the promo code CLNS50 to get a 50% bonus on your first deposit! And go to any INSA location and tell them we sent you to get a SICK t shirt for just a penny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Des 20211h

Alexandra Francisco is a writer at NESN. Alex joins Evan to make sense of the first quarter of games for the Boston Celtics. How stats can make the team look great, but when you factor other things in should fans really be this excited? Twitter: @ByAlFrancisco   10:45 Numbers that highlight Celtics turnaround   21:17 Nets game was winnable   31:23 Tatum’s ascending with free throws   47:10 Smart’s value summed up in one tweet   54:27 Dennis Schroder is more helpful than you think   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, November 26, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and INSA. Go to BetOnline.AG today and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% sign up bonus! And go to any INSA location and tell them we sent you to get a t shirt for just a penny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Nov 20211h 20min

Dan Shaughnessy is a long time beat writer for the Boston Globe and a multi-time author. Dan joins Adam and Evan to talk about his new book, "Wish it Lasted Forever", about the early 80's Celtics, his impressions of Ime Udoka, and if we can ever go back to covering teams like we used to. Twitter: @Dan_Shaughnessy   2:38 Getting inspired to write a book   15:45 Why the Celtics really traded Rick Roby   23:00 Will we ever get back to covering games?   33:21 Thoughts on the early parts of the season   39:38 Do we believe in Ime Udoka   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, November 18th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and INSA. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% sign-up bonus! And go to and INSA location, tell them CLNS sent you, and get a t shirt for just a penny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Nov 202157min

Sean Grande is the voice of the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins Adam to talk about the improvements in the Celtics defense, trading for Ben Simmons, and getting back to traveling with the team. Twitter: @SeanGrandePBP   7:25 Getting to know Ime Udoka   16:42 What to make of the season so far   27:00 Unconcerned about Tatum’s struggles   33:09 Did Smart’s comments actually ignite the team?   46:15 Celtics would NEVER trade Jaylen for Simmons   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, November 11th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and INSA. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus on your first deposit! And stop by any INSA location and tell them we sent you to get a t shirt for just a penny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Nov 20211h 13min