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Gary Washburn covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the playoffs without the Celtics, how the CBA promotes player movement, and whether players today are as hungry as past ones. Twitter: @gwashburnglobe 2:16 Playoffs w/o Celtics are a dud (Sizzling playoff matchups might be over for a while) 10:49 What’s better for the league: Dynasties or Player Movement? 20:40 Does the new CBA make it easier to root for players over laundry? 30:01 Jaylen engaging heavily in Boston’s community  Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, May 30th, 2025. Celtics Beat is a part of the CLNS Media Network. Make sure you subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Maj 56min

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the show to chat about the next steps in the C's offseason, why you cannot make any assumptions on how things will progress, and why basking in the glory of last year was better than 2008. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 3:32 - Why Banner 18 felt different than the 08 championship 19:35 Does Jaylen Brown HAVE to go? 29:25 Trust in Brad 38:16 We have no idea what new ownership will do 42:39 Does Tatum injury actually change offseason plans? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, May 24th, 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

24 Maj 1h 5min

Seth Landman is a former ESPN Fantasy writer. Seth joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics series loss to the New York Knicks and what's next in terms of roster building. Twitter: @slandman33 5:21 Is this series loss on Joe Mazzulla? (Should he be more malleable?) 14:41 Porzingis was a shell of his regular-season self 18:16 Celtics the better team? 25:44 Remaking the roster Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, May 17th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by the CLNS Media Network. Make sure you subscribe to CLNS Media on YouTube and ALL of our All Access channels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Maj 1h 2min

Sean Grande is the longtime radio voice of the Boston Celtics. Sean joins the program to discuss the Celtics two-game hole against the Knicks, what can get them out of the funk, and why the Celtics COULD make history. Twitter: @SeanGrandepbp 3:48 Can the Celtics right the ship? 9:52 Hot take theater is all time hot right now 15:24 Does this rut look like what happened in January? 31:16 Celtics were an ELITE clutch team this season 45:01 Two-game losing streak does NOT take away from last year’s title Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, May 9th 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

9 Maj 1h

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to chat about Jrue Holiday's hamstring injury, Jayson Tatum's dominance, and what the Knicks can do to bridge the gap with the Celtics. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 5:08 Holiday hamstring cause for concern? 15:46 Pritchard hangs defensively 22:45 Could the Knicks series be easier than the Magic series? 39:22 Look for Porzingis to get back on track offensively 49:05 Is the Tatum narrative changing? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, May 2nd, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Gametime! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Maj 1h 22min

CLNS Media's John Zannis and Bobby Manning break down Game 2 vs Orlando, the importance of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and discuss whether Jaylen Brown is back to his best. 0:00 Welcome 2:08 Reactions to Game 2 vs Orlando 4:46 Importance of Jrue Holiday 12:04 Jaylen Brown back to his Finals MVP self? 18:28 Stat breakdown from games 1 and 2 19:41 Gametime 22:15 Porzingis theatrics 26:22 Mazzulla, Brown, and Porzingis on game 2’s WWE moment 27:39 Why Porzingis is important 35:58 Concerns over Tatum injury? 41:22 Thanks for watching!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Apr 47min

Cedric Maxwell was the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals, a Boston Celtics legend, and part of the Boston Celtics Broadcast Network. Cedric joins the show to chat about the upcoming sereis against the Orlando Magic, the Celtics City documentary, and his thoughts on Jaylen Brown's injury. Twitter: @cedricmaxwell81 03:53 Why Orlando was a big concern early in the year 09:15 Hungry teams always have something to prove 215:19 Jaylen can actually learn something playing one his injury 25:14 Boston just has to be themselves 33:10 Mazzulla wants Max to speak to the team Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Wednesday, April 16th 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Gametime! Download the Gametime app today and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Apr 1h 12min

Dan Greenberg covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about Jaylen Brown's knee injury, how Boston's path is ideal, and who the ideal first-round opponent is. Twitter: @StoolGreenie   15:35 Celtics “skipped steps” at home this year 23:05 C’s bracket shapes up nicely 26:48 Boston should have the best player in every series until the Finals 40:00 Jaylen’s health is Boston’s number one concern 43:00 Are we not giving Jaylen enough credit for trying to learn his limitations? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, April 12th 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! 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! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Apr 59min