617: Bigger Playoff X-Factor: Porzingis or White w Steve Bulpett

Might as well get someone on Celtics Beat who know what they’re talking about.  Hosts Larry H. Russell and Rotowire’s Dr. Andre Snellings will be joined by Ian Eagle of CBS Sports and the YES Network.  Ian has been providing play-by-play for CBS for the NCAA Tournament, as well as college basketball throughout the season.  What has he seen so far? Is this tournament Florida’s to lose? What does he think of the draft prospects of some of the top rated players? Ian is also the voice of the Brooklyn Nets for the YES Network, so I’m sure LHR and Dre may nudge Ian for a few words regarding Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. LHR and Dr. Andre Snellings also touch on Larry’s three-part series that has been running on CLNSRadio.com all weekend: The Worst Members of the Boston Celtics ...Ever.  With this painful Celtics season nearing its conclusion, well why don’t we antagonize ourselves even more? And of course, the Celtics Beat staple: Around the NBA in 5 Tune in this Saturday, April 5th 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat.  Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Apr 20141h 3min

Can't bear to watch the Boston Celtics anymore, but still in dire need of your Celtics fix? No problem. Celtics Beat, the best Celtics podcast on the web, has you covered. In just 60 minutes. Ty Ray and Rotowire's Dr. Andre Snellings are in the house, and they got company. Good company. Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix will be the first to stop by. The same old burning question: Rajon Rondo's future in Boston - what is it? We're hearing all sorts of things from all different outlets of the media, and Chris has proven to be one of the most connected guys covering the NBA. What is he hearing? The guys will also talk about the NCAA tournament and its draft prospects with Chris - who will be writing mock drafts for sportsillustrated.com up until that marquee day in June. Once again, we have more. Editor-in-chief of ESPN's True Hoop Blog, Celtics Hub, as well as CBS Boston's Brian Robb will offer his takes as well. And yes, Ty and Dre go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday, 2 PM ET/11 AM PT, to Celtics Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Mars 20141h 2min

The best Boston Celtics podcast you'll find anywhere is still going strong.  The team may continue to struggle, although that win over Miami on Wednesday was nice, but Celtics Beat is not.  Celtics Beat is packed once again for 60 minutes with hosts Rich Conte and Larry H. Russell. LHR had a chat with Randy Auerbach earlier, and suffice to say - like her father Red, she's got a few things on her mind and she's not afraid to voice her opinions.  LeBron James? Kobe Bryant? The Los Angeles Lakers? Phil Jackson to the New York Knicks? What are her thoughts on those entities? And how is she handling this Celtics season, and what are her feelings on the future outlook of the franchise? LHR will discuss all of this with Randy. There's more: Jay King of Mass Live will hop on to discuss how the team has been handling all these losses since the calendar flipped to the New Year.  They may be saying all the right things, but ... And it'd be interesting to find out what Rajon Rondo really feels about now as well as his future in Boston. Lastly, Rich and LHR go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat.  Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Mars 20141h 2min

Think there's not plenty to talk about regarding the Boston Celtics? Think again. Rich Conte and Dr. Andre Snellings of Rotowire host an absolute loaded edition of Celtics Beat on The Ides of March. First, they'll speak to David Wesley, currently serving as the New Orleans Pelicans color commentator on FOX Sports New Orleans.  David was a 14 year NBA veteran, and former Celtic.  Rich, Dr. Snellings, and David will discuss the Pelicans and Celtics rebuilding efforts, Anthony Davis' place amongst the NBA's best, his years in Boston and Rick Pitino's decision to not re-sign him, and yes, tanking.  With David being a member of the infamous 1997 Celtics squad, he'd seem to be an expert on the issue. There's more: Sean Deveney, National NBA writer for Sporting News will hop on.  Sean is one of the most plugged-in NBA journalists, particularly with the Celtics.  He'll let the audience know how the Celtics organization feels about this season, where the rebuilding stands, and also Rajon Rondo.  What's his future with the team? Also, Sean recently broke a story regarding Kobe Bryant urging the Lakers to fire coach Mike D'Antoni at seasons end.  Rich, Dre, and Sean will discuss that, Phil Jackson to the New York Knicks, and much more. And yes, Rich and Dre still have time to go Around the NBA in 5! Tune in this Saturday, March 15th at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat.  Only on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Mars 20141h 2min

20 games to go for the Boston Celtics.  Can't wait, can  you? Neither can hosts Ty Ray and Larry H. Russell.  Ty and LHR will talk about LHR's most recent column featured on CLNS Radio: Would the Boston Celtics be better off not winning the lottery? Should they be bold this summer and field a competitive team ASAP? Ty and LHR discuss. LHR will have an extended conversation with NBA TV's Brent Barry.  Brent was the 1996 NBA Slam Dunk Champion, a 14 year NBA veteran, and a two time champion with the San Antonio Spurs.  Brent currently serves as a studio analyst for NBA TV's NBA Gametime and he dropped by talk about some suggestions he'd make to new NBA commissioner Adam Silver, tanking in the NBA, the MVP race, LeBron James' place in history, and of course -- the Celtics. Tune in this Saturday 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat.  Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Mars 20141h 2min

March 1st is finally here.  The light is at the end of the tunnel.  Spring is just around the corner, as is the end of one of the tougher Boston Celtics seasons for fans to endure in recent memory. The latest is a contreversy surrounding the team's star point guard Rajon Rondo.  Rondo skipped traveling with the team last weekend in Sacramento so he could celebrate his birthday in Los Angeles.  What to make of what has now been dubbed "BirthdayGate."  Hosts Matt Rury and Larry H. Russell will share their thoughts. And hey, the Celtics got a win this week.  But things won't get easier as a brutal March awaits.  The Indiana Pacers are in town tonight, and Matt and LHR will pass it off to Rich Conte who had a chat with Pacers color commentator, Quinn Buckner.  Quinn works for Fox Sports Indiana, was a 10 year NBA veteran, and won an NBA Championship in 1984 as a member of the Boston Celtics.  Quinn will share his insights on the Pacers, the development of Paul George and Lance Stephenson, Larry Bird, Danny Ainge, Brad Stevens, and more. Matt and LHR will also go around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday, March 1st 2014 at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT.  Only on CLNSRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Mars 20141h 2min

The 2014 NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone.  Rich Conte and Rotowire's Dr. Andre Snellings will have you covered as they recap Thursday's rather uneventful day in the NBA and for the Boston Celtics. Rich and Dr. Snellings will be joined by Comcast Sports Net New England's Kyle Draper.  Kyle is the host of Celtics Pre-Game Live on CSNNE.  Kyle had an exclusive interview with Danny Ainge on Comcast Sports Net in the hours following the trade deadline.  He'll stop by to talk about why the Celtics didn't do anything on Thursday with Rich and Andre, as well as look ahead to the final stretch run of the season and a potential big summer for the Boston Celtics. Oh, and if you aren't aware.  The Celtics are currently out West on a little rodeo. Rich and Dre will also go Around the NBA in 5.  Yes, they'll be able to cram all that's happening around the NBA during one of its biggest weeks in just five minutes. Tune in this Saturday at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat.  Heard only on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Feb 20141h 3min

The Boston Celtics are at Heartbreak Hill of the Boston Marathon -- the NBA All Star Break.  At 19-35, they ain't doing too good. Ty Ray and Rich Conte are back once again.  They'll have plenty to talk about.  After an undefeated week last week, the Celtics were only to squeeze one measly win out of the lowly Milwaukee Bucks while being blown out by the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs. Ty and Rich will also look ahead to the NBA's trade deadline.  Who stays? Who goes? Who could come in? And what does the rest of the season have in store for the Celtics. Ty Ray will also chat with former NBA veteran and ESPN's Jon Barry.  Ty and Jon will talk about the David Stern era, the new NBA commissioner Adam Silver, tanking in the NBA, LeBron's Mount Rushmore of NBA greats, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Boston Celtics, and so much more. And would Celtics Beat be Celtics Beat if Ty and Rich don't go Around the NBA in 5? Tune in this Saturday at 2 PM ET/11 PM PT.  Only on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Feb 20141h 3min