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Dave McMenamin is an NBA reporter for ESPN. Twitter: @mcten 0:22 Conclusion of Boston Celtics regular season 2:58 Blueprint to beat the Celtics 6:48 Why Boston will win a playoff series 9:39 NBA Playoffs Game 2 Ticket Giveaway 13:33 Is there a ceiling on Boston’s season? 16:48 Al Horford & Isaiah Thomas career struggles v Cleveland 23:40 Cavs’ regular season disinterest 29:52 What injury could Cavs not afford? 33:10 NBA playoffs schedule release Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 9th. Celtics Beat is presented by Blue Apron and SeatGeek.  Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Apr 201740min

Rich Gotham is the President of the Boston Celtics. 0:22 Brad Stevens postgame v Magic 2:48 Celtics most clutch team in NBA? 6:00 The glaring flaws of Boston’s rim protection & bench 10:30 Cavs ticket giveaway 15:15 Honoring Ray Allen & 08 Celtics 20:07 Best nightly crowds in New Garden 26:14 Oncourt disappointments 30:02 Advertisements on jerseys and possibly parquet floor 38:12 Team President’s message to fans Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 2nd. Celtics Beat is presented by Blue Apron and SeatGeek.  Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Apr 201748min

Bob Ryan authored Scribe: My Life in Sports and numerous other books after writing for the Boston Globe from 1968-2012. Twitter: @GlobeBobRyan 0:54 Isaiah Thomas locker room audio on Devin Booker’s 70 points 4:48 Larry Bird podcast 10:58 Ryan on Boston’s push for East #1 overall seed 14:49 Al Horford’s improved play 18:57 Comparisons to 2002 22:38 Top 5 favorite Celtics teams ever 25:18 How Marcus Smart & Kelly Olynyk remain net-plusses 30:21 Best players in NCAA Tournament 33:51 Miami Heat preview 37:27 Brad Stevens lack of long winning streaks Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 26th. Celtics Beat is presented by MyBookie.ag (CODE: CB50), and SeatGeek.  Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Mars 201748min

Michael Lee writes for The Vertical on Yahoo! Sports.  Twitter: @MrMichaelLee. Chris Forsberg is the Boston Celtics beat reporter for The Worldwide Leader. Twitter: @ESPNForsberg 0:51 Fabled Al Horford criticism 5:48 Boston’s emerging D 11:10 Is there a path to NBA Finals? 17:49 Marcus Smart’s (very poor) shooting 23:00 Gerald Green the next Glen McDonald/Nate Robinson? 25:38 76ers trap game & prediction 28:39 NBA players complaining about scheduling 32:07 Wizards struggling defense & bench 36:48 Are Wiz & Celts darkhorse title contenders? 41:39 Washington as Boston’s worst matchup 46:17 Lee’s prediction for Celts-Wiz on 3/20 & playoffs Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 19th. Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, (CODE: CELTICSBEAT), MyBookie.ag (CODE: CB50), and SeatGeek.  Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Mars 201758min

Leon Powe won a World Championship for the Boston Celtics in 2008 and was a five-year NBA veteran. Twitter: @Leon_Powe 0:25 Celtics get blown out in Denver after big win v Golden State Warriors 2:45 How Celts won the title in 2008 without a set rotation 6:40 Brad Stevens continued lineup experimentation 11:55 Why did Jaylen Brown struggle at Cal? 15:15 Powe consulting Danny Ainge on drafting Jaylen 18:00 Is coaching to blame for Boston’s poor rebounding? 23:12 Are the Chicago Bulls the worst matchup for Celts in NBA Playoffs? 27:35 Bulls PreGame & Prediction 30:40 Is Isaiah Thomas in a funk or tired? 34:30 Cavs v Celts Tickets Giveaway 35:56: MAILBAG: NCAA frosh w/ highest ceiling/Danny Ainge non-trades/Kelly Olynyk/Worst Celtics Regular Season Losses Ever BONUS: Worst President in United States history Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 12th. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper, (CODE: CELTICS), MyBookie.ag (CODE: CB50), and SeatGeek.  Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Mars 201755min

Ann Meyers Drysdale was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993 and is the Vice President of the Phoenix Suns as well as the team’s color commentator on FOX Sports Arizona.  Twitter: @AnnMeyers Sam Vecenie covers the NBA Draft & NCAA for The Sporting News, Vice and hosts The Game Theory Podcast on CLNS Radio. Twitter: @Sam_Vecenie 0:31 Were Celts vindicated not parting w/ #NetsPick? 4:23 How this draft is different from hyped 2014 class 5:52 Is Marcus Smart the best player from ‘14 Lottery? 10:12 Lonzo Ball v Markelle Fultz 15:36 Is Josh Jackson a bad fit in Boston? 20:40 Where #NetsPick ranks as an asset overall in NBA 22:22 Boston’s Top 4 Big Board 26:15 Emergence of Jaylen Brown 29:05 Al Horford’s struggles in low block 36:01 Suns PreGame 45:33 Why did Suns trade Isaiah Thomas? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 5th. Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, and SeatGeek.  Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Mars 201758min

Steve Bulpett serves as the Boston Celtics beat reporter for the Boston Herald. Twitter @SteveBHoop 0:25 Danny Ainge’s lucky non-moves 3:58 Why trading for Paul George makes no sense 8:24 Sources: Ainge hell-bent on preserving max salary slot to pursue certain player 13:00 Could Celtics trade Isaiah Thomas? 21:45 Why Boston did not pursue DeMarcus Cousins 27:19 Did Brad Stevens squash DMC deal? 31:10 Reasons Boston did not address rebounding & depth 35:50 Value of Jaylen Brown & ‘17 Nets pick 42:16 Magic Johnson taking over Lakers Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter.  Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 26th.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Feb 201754min

Kevin Pelton is an NBA analyst for ESPN. Twitter @kpelton Chris Forsberg is the Boston Celtics beat reporter for the Worldwide Leader. Twitter: @ESPNForsberg 0:53 Gary Payton for Ray Allen & famous NBA trade deadline deals 4:06 Jimmy Butler to Celts? 7:04 Where does 2017 Nets pick rank amongst all NBA trade assets? 11:40 Should Boston “go for it?” this year? 15:55 Best Boston trade chips (Jaylen Brown, 2018 Nets pick, Terry Rozier and more) 22:05 Pelton’s 3 best trades for Celtics 27:32 Ticket giveaway details 31:30 Is Boston’s home crowd best in NBA? 37:25 Is Isaiah Thomas a top-10 player? 40:01 How much will Al Horford contract impact Celtics cap? 46:15 Does Brad Stevens deserve credit for Boston’s success in short-rest situations? 49:32 Celts season ticket holder letter Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter.  Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 19th.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Feb 201759min