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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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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

Mike Gorman is the voice of the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. Mike joins Adam and Evan on Celtics Beat to discuss the turbulent start to Boston's season, can Jaylen and Jayson really coexist, and how he got his start in media. Twitter: @celticsvoice   5:25 We need more time to make definitive statements about this team   16:12 Is there too much noise already surrounding the Celtics?   26:47 Do Jaylen and Jayson make basketball sense?   51:03 Is there a hangover from last year   Available on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, November 5th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and INSA. Go BetOnline.AG today and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% sign-up bonus! And make sure you drop our name Celtics Beat when you visit any INSA location and get a SICK t shirt for a penny!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Nov 20211h 10min