530: Derrick White Could Get Paid HOW MUCH w/ Chris Forsberg

Signature win...and then some.  Tough to put a capper on the Boston Celtics ending the 54 game home winning streak of the Golden State Warriors and becoming the first team in the 2015-16 NBA campaign to defeat the Dubs at the Oracle.  First off, how in the world did the Celts do this on a second night of a back-to-back, without Jae Crowder...and against a team that was 68-7?! Not only is this the trademark win of the Brad Stevens era, but was winning on Friday even more valuable than winning a playoff series? Leon Powe is today’s guest with LHR to talk about Friday’s huge win.  As well as: Who would win, Leon’s 2008 Celtics or this year’s Warriors or San Antonio Spurs team? How attractive is the Celtics situation to players in and around the league and can Boston be an enjoyable city to young NBA athletes? That’s not all, this week’s edition of Celtics Beat has the Celtics pregame segment for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers.  Around the NBA in 5 is back as well, to, you guessed it: Pile on the D’Angelo Russell and Nick Young debacle. All this on this week’s episode of Celtics Beat.  Brought to you by audiblepodcast.com/celtics, Casper, American Farmer’s Network, and Harry’s.  Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 3rd 2016.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Apr 20161h 2min

Happy Easter! The Boston Celtics have righted the ship recently with some easy wins over some lackluster foes in the Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, and the Kyle Lowry-less Toronto Raptors.  LHR recaps the week that was including Saturday night’s contest against the Phoenix Suns in the 150th episode of Celtics Beat. Kevin Pelton of ESPN is this week’s featured guest on this Easter Sunday edition of Celtics Beat.  While the Celts have righted the ship to an extent, fans and media members alike have gotten a bit antsy over Marcus Smart’s shooting woes to say the least.  How is this affecting Smart’s development? Will this allow him to live up to expectations of being the sixth overall pick or should they be quelled a bit? And what about other contributors to this Boston team and their situations going forward? For example, what will it take for the Celtics to re-sign a guy like Jared Sullinger? No Around the NBA in 5 again, however with Pelton in the house -- there’s plenty of talk about the greatest team in NBA history.  Mr. Pelton once ranked the 1986 Boston Celtics as the second best team in NBA history.  What calculations brought him to that conclusion and where will the 2016 Golden State Warriors fit in that debate when it’s all said and done? All this on this week’s episode of Celtics Beat.  Brought to you by audiblepodcast.com/celtics, Casper, American Farmer’s Network, and Harry’s.  Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Easter Sunday, March 27th, 2016.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Mars 20161h 2min

Donut week: The worst case scenario as stated on Episode #148 has come true here for Episode #149 -- the Boston Celtics went winless this past week and are now riding a four game losing streak.  After losses to Paul George and the Indiana Pacers, Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Toronto Raptors, the Boston Celtics will look to end their losing streak against the lowly Philadelphia 76ers tonight.  ESPN’s Chris Forsberg recaps the week and previews tonight’s game with LHR. Sekou Smith of NBAtv and NBA.com also makes a return appearance for today’s featured guest segment.  One major storyline this past week was Kevin Durant playing in Boston.  How realistic is it that he can be a Celtic next year and is he really a guy who can single handedly elevate a franchise like LeBron James can? LHR and Sekou go deep in this free-flowing feature which also includes chatter about the national perception of the Celtics and the city of Boston to prospective free agents and whether the historic 2016 Golden State Warriors or San Antonio Spurs can break the 1986 Celtics home win record. All this on this week’s episode of Celtics Beat.  Brought to you by audiblepodcast.com/celtics, Casper, American Farmer’s Network, and Harry’s.  Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher Sunday, March 20th, 2016.  Powered by CLNS Radio.   ENTER CONTEST FOR BOSTON CELTICS TICKETS NOW: Full details of list of games on facebook.com/celticsbeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Mars 20161h 3min

Home winning streak snapped: The Houston Rockets came into Boston Friday night and ended the longest winning streak the Celts have had in Boston in nearly 25 years.  How troubling is this with the Celtics brutal schedule ahead? LHR and MassLive’s Jay King discuss whether the Celts should be given a bit of a mulligan for Friday with how good they’ve looked, such as a recent win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Michael Lee, senior NBA writer for The Vertical at Yahoo Sports offers up his vantage point on the Boston Celtics.  Michael’s been on recent assignment in Los Angeles covering the Celts’ arch-rival, the Lakers.  How does the job Danny Ainge and co. have done matchup with what LA has going for them? And which of these teams is in a better position to not just contend, but make the move to contend? It may not be the answer that you think. Most importantly, Kevin Durant -- another week of discussion.  Lee is yet another name in the national media who believes there’s a legitimate chance for the Celtics and he’d be a perfect fit.  Michael and LHR go in depth with this and Larry H. finishes with his thoughts and gameplan as the Thunder come to Boston this coming Wednesday. All this on this week’s episode of Celtics Beat.  Brought to you by audiblepodcast.com/celtics, Casper, American Farmer’s Network, and Harry’s.  Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher Sunday, March 13th, 2016.  Powered by CLNS Radio. ENTER CONTEST FOR BOSTON CELTICS TICKETS NOW: Full details of list of games on facebook.com/celticsbeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Mars 201658min

Elite in the East: The Boston Celtics sit alone at third in the Eastern Conference even after last night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers and a perfect homestand with victories over the Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers, and New York Knicks. Howard Beck, senior NBA writer for Bleacher Report is yet another in the national media who’s attention has been directed at what’s going on in Boston.  Can the Celtics really compete with LeBron James and the Cavs this year and actually make the NBA Finals? But if not, is it now just a matter of time.  Is the long-term savior just around the door.  The Oklahoma City Thunder are underachieving and seemingly have no shot in the Western Conference.  So does that not make the Celtics a prime landing spot for Durant? The answer is: Yes! LHR gives Howard his plan and breakdown on how the Celts can put a plan in place to get their franchise cornerstone. All this on this week’s episode of Celtics Beat.  Brought to you by audiblepodcast.com/celtics, Casper, American Farmer’s Network, and Harry’s.  Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher Sunday, March 6th, 2016.  Powered by CLNS Radio. ENTER CONTEST FOR BOSTON CELTICS TICKETS NOW: Full details of list of games on facebook.com/celticsbeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Mars 201659min

The homestand has begun and the final stretch of the season is here.  The Boston Celtics have completed the first two legs of a five game home set with games against the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat with the Utah Jazz on tap for tomorrow.  With Kelly Olynyk out, the Celts are dearly missing his presence and treading water.  Can that continue or are they in a bit of trouble in these final 23 games? LHR has that and a brief recap of the week. Rich Gotham, President of the Boston Celtics is featured on today’s episode of Celtics Beat.  Rich discusses everything from the current play of the team, the perception of fans both towards the current product and the future prospects, as well as the state of the organization.  Has there been any change or changes in the mindset towards constructing the team with the way the league has shifted around to where it’s harder to acquire star players.  Will there be a more methodical process towards building the next great Celtics team? All this on this week’s episode of Celtics Beat.  Brought to you by audiblepodcast.com/celtics, Casper, American Farmer’s Network, and Harry’s.  Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher Sunday, February 28th, 2016.  Powered by CLNS Radio. ENTER CONTEST FOR BOSTON CELTICS TICKETS NOW: Full details of list of games on facebook.com/celticsbeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Feb 20161h 2min

The NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone.  No moves for the Boston Celtics, but could there have been? There have been rumors that Jahlil Okafor was nearly sent to Boston before the Philadelphia 76ers backed out at the last second? Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald stops by Celtics Beat to recap the deadline.  Bulpett may have been the man who cracked the code on the mysterious trade that Danny Ainge alluded to in Friday interviews in Boston.  It’s not just if Okafor was the guy, what was the level of interest in other Celtics players in the roster. Are there worries that the team may have ‘too many’ draft picks for Draft Night? And what about the other rumored deals for Dwight Howard or Al Horford? Were these at all legit? Celtics Beat isn’t done there.  The Celts have a game today against the Denver Nuggets and Justin Poulin will stop by for the Pregame segment.  And, it doesn’t end there...the triumphant return of Around the NBA in 5! All this on this week’s episode of Celtics Beat.  Brought to you by audiblepodcast.com/celtics, Casper, American Farmer’s Network, and Harry’s.  Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher Sunday, February 21st, 2016.  Powered by CLNS Radio. ENTER CONTEST FOR BOSTON CELTICS TICKETS NOW: Full details of list of games on facebook.com/celticsbeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Feb 20161h 1min

NBA All Star Weekend is here.  Tonight’s game will feature Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas and will air exclusively on TNT.  Celtics Beat is here right now as always and Larry H. Russell will use the NBA’s All Star game as well as this Thursday’s trade deadline to as ways to gauge different vantage points of amongst those on the inside and outside of the organization.  With the trade deadline approaching, are certain fans fantasies indirect barometer measurements of where this team is really at? ESPN New Hampshire’s Patrick Gilroy weighs in, and don’t worry there’ll be plenty of talks regarding the deadline. Steve Smith of NBAtv and Turner Sports stops by for a little All Star game sitdown as he and LHR go Around the NBA and the Eastern Conference.  Can the Celtics or any team for that matter compete with the Cleveland Cavaliers or are they a dead mortal lock from the Finals? And can anything stop a Golden State Warriors v. San Antonio Sports Western Conference Finals showdown? You’ll be surprised at Steve’s answer.  Oh, and he also gives his take on the state of the Celtics as well.  Why wouldn’t he? It’s Celtics Beat! This week’s episode is brought to you by audiblepodcast.com/celtics, Casper, American Farmer’s Network, and Harry’s.  Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher Sunday, February 14th, 2016.  Powered by CLNS Radio.   ENTER CONTEST FOR BOSTON CELTICS TICKETS NOW: Full details of list of games on facebook.com/celticsbeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Feb 20161h