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

Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Writer for Heavy Sports and Heavy.com. Steve joins the show to chat about NBA front offices asleep at the wheel, Jayson Tatum's maturation, and Lonnie Walker's potential impact. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 4:04 How will the Celtics react to being HUNTED 7:26 Jrue Holiday has played for too many teams 21:03 Celtics have top-notch role players in ’24-’25 28:34 How is Tatum handling the constant conversations? 33:10 Lonnie Walker fighting for a roster spot Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 30th, 2024. 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 to get $50 INSTANTLY with any $5 play! And 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

30 Aug 202448min

Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the Jeff Bezos-Celtics ownership report, should Boston leave the Garden, and what to make of Jayson Tatum's and Jaylen Brown's summer. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 7:05 What should Celtics fans be rooting for in a new owner? 19:38 Should the Celtics stay at the TD Garden? 31:28 Tatum’s trophy tour 39:10 Jaylen already locked in? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy partner of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the code CLNS for a first-deposit match up to $100! And 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

22 Aug 202446min

Chad Finn is a sports and sports media columnist for The Boston Globe. Chad joins the program to chat about Jayson Tatum's lack of playing time, why it was such a big story, and how the Celtics can stay Kings of the city. Twitter: @GlobeChadFinn 5:45 Surprised that Jayson Tatum DNP-CD’s generated so much controversy  11:30 Curry, LeBron saved Kerr from intense criticism  20:39 Why did this topic dominate news cycles? 37:44 Is there a Celtics bias around the league? 44:30 How long can the Celtics be the Kings of Boston? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 16th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sports partner of CLNS Media! Download the app and use the code CLNS for a first-deposit match up to $100! And 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

16 Aug 202454min

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to break down what the hell is going on with Jayson Tatum, Steve Kerr, and Team USA. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 4:17 Tatum DNP-CD again  14:13 Why not play the three Celtics players together? 20:56 Does Kerr have a Celtics bias? 30:00 Will Team USA drama add motivation for the Jays? 48:15 Could Mazzulla coach another team and beat Team USA? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 9th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app today, use the promo code CLNS, and get a first deposit match up to $100! And download the Gametime app and get $20 off your first purchase with the promo code CLNS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Aug 20241h 3min

Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to chat about Team USA, Derrick White's fit, and the kudos the Celtics brain trust deserves. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 4:09 Derrick White on the world stage 17:21 Championship "credit pie” 31:26 Boston isn’t losing money 39:01 Conversation around Tatum non-playing was dumb Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 2nd, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Gametime! Download the Gametime app and use the promo code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Aug 202450min

Chris Mannix is a Senior NBA Writer for Sports Illustrated. Chris joins the program to discuss Jayson Tatum's maturity, how the Boston Celtics have set themselves up for the future, and Team USA's chances for gold. Twitter: @SIChrisMannix 3:40 Putting the SI cover story together  16:43 What motivates Tatum/Celtics next 22:04 Celtics experience gives them leg up on competition 26:02 Joe Mazzulla is CRITICAL to Banner 19 40:12 Who should be the heavy favorite other than the US? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, July 26th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Gametime! Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Juli 202447min

Adam Himmelsbach covers the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Adam joins the program to discuss Jaylen Brown's comments, the Celtics pursuit of new ownership, and why continuity is key for Banner 19. Twitter: @AdamHimmelsbach 3:43 Celtics offseason this year is boring 8:18 No bidder lined up 16:41 What Jaylen said about Bronny was true 20:46 Baylor Scheierman is clearly a rotational player 34:00 Why would you tinker w/ a championship team? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Gametime! Download the Gametime app and use the promo code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Juli 202443min

Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to chat about Jaylen Brown's comments against Team USA, who his biggest beef should be with, and what to interpret about the sale of the Boston Celtics. Twitter: @gwashburnglobe 4:51 Is Jaylen being a bad teammate? 12:44 Brown’s versatility should have put him on Team USA 21:14 Why was Kawhi a lock for the team w/ his injury history? 28:40 Tatum didn’t handle Jaylen’s comments well 40:22 New owner will build new arena Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, July 12th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by PrizePicks and Gametime! PrizePicks is official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for a first-deposit match up to $100! Download the Gametime app and use the promo code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Juli 202452min