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Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the finalization of the Celtics sale, whether Boston IS good enough to make the playoffs, and why Tatum will push to come back sooner. X: @GwashburnGlobe 4:26 No expectations for new ownership group 11:14 Will Chisolm lean on Wyc?  24:48 Celtics need to wait for Tatum to be completely cleared 41:32 Pritchard was Holiday’s toughest assignment Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 22nd. 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

22 Aug 1h 4min

Jack Simone is the Celtics beat reporter for Hardwood Houdini and co-hosts the "How About Them C's" podcast. Jack joins the program to discuss the Celtics' schedule, Payton Pritchard as the starting point guard, and whether Wyc's new role actually matters. X: @JackSimoneNBA 3:07 Phil Pressey was under-appreciated  10:26 Why do we care about the schedule release? 19:30 Should Payton Pritchard start? 35:13 Wyc’s role isn’t what we thought 40:52 Mazzulla’s extension doesn’t mean his job is safe Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 15th. 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

15 Aug 53min

Seth Landman is a former NBA Fantasy Basketball Writer. Seth joins the program to discuss the Celtics newest addition (Chris Boucher), does an Anfernee Simons trade even exist, and KG's postseason dominance. X: @slandman33 5:44 He’s the best big on the team 14:57 Jayson Tatum leaves massive shot creation void 28:15 Should the C’s feel more pressure to trade Simons now? 38:29 What should this season be about? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, August 7th. 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

8 Aug 1h 7min

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 Juli 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 Juli 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 Juli 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 Juli 50min