649: Derrick White is Celtics Most Disappointing Storyline w/ Brian Barrett

An early Christmas gift for Boston Celtics fans this holiday season: A bonus special edition episode of Celtics Beat.  Rich Conte and “Stats” Adam Lowenstein are back together to preview tonight’s game in Boston against the up-and-coming Orlando Magic, as well as primer you up for the NBA’s trade season.   Rich and “Stats” Adam will be joined by radio voice of the Boston Celtics, the one and only, Sean Grande.  There’s certainly a lot to talk about with the Celts, including tonight’s contest in Boston against the Orlando Magic.  But the Celtics are coming off a big win against the Philadelphia 76ers.  Is there any hope at salvaging this season? And regardless of what does happen, what is the future for many of the players on the current roster as the NBA’s trade season is officially underway?   Rich and Adam also go Around the NBA in 5.   So tune into this special edition Celtics Beat -- available for download in iTunes and Stitcher this Wednesday.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Dec 20141h 9min

So much for the Boston Celtics turning things around.  After three wins in a row, the Celts would give it all back including losing two to the NBA’s bottom feeders in the Charlotte Hornets and the New York Knicks.  Boston now sits a full seven games under .500 as the New Year approaches.  Are changes inevitable? Hosts Rich Conte and Dr. Andre Snellings will discuss all the latest NBA trade buzz, as well as the possible Celtics involvement.  Rich will chat with one of the most connected insiders in the business -- Bleacher Report’s Jared Zwerling.  Jared was just recently in Boston and is set to release a feature story on these Celtics.  What’s going on with the Celtics? And who could possibly be on the move? Rich and Andre also go Around the NBA in 5. So tune into Celtics Beat -- available for download in iTunes and Stitcher this Sunday.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Dec 20141h 9min

December 7th -- what better way to kick off the big move to Sunday afternoons for the Celtics Beat podcast than to have our return to Sundays than Larry Bird's birthday.  It was another jammed packed week in the world of Boston Celtics basketball.  There were downs, such as another catastropic collapse Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks, but there were ups as well.  Two wins in a row! And oh yeah, didn't Rajon Rondo and Kobe Bryant have breakfast? Larry H. Russell is the host for the show, which promises to be a good one.  Two very special guests will be bringing their knowledge and expertise to the show.  The first is legendary scribe of all things Los Angeles sports, Mark Heisler.  Mark has been covering the Lakers for over 30 years and is currently writing for Forbes.  Mark and LHR will discuss Friday night's Lakers-Celtics matchup at the Garden, as well as all things Lakers.  Is it really that bad out in Lakerland? Is Jim Buss as bad as they say he is? And what do Lakers fans think of the overall state of the franchise? Really, what lies ahead for the NBA's glamour franchise? Then of course, Paul Pierce returns to Boston as a member of the Washington Wizards.  LHR will preview Sunday's big game and give his prediction as well. LHR will also wrap the loaded show up by going Around the NBA in 5. So be sure to download another edition of Celtics Beat.  Available this Sunday on iTunes and Stitcher.   Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Dec 20141h 10min

It’s our last show on Saturday before the big move to Sunday afternoons.  Unfortunately, it was another demoralizing week for the Boston Celtics and their fans.  There was nothing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend.  It was same old, same old.  More losses and more blown leads.  The Baseline crew of Cal Lee and Warren Shaw are here to make sense of it.   Cal and Warren will be joined by SB Nation and About.com’s Kevin O’Connor.  Kevin is most noted for his work over at Celtics Blog, including his most recent column today about Rajon Rondo needing a sports psychologist.  Will that clear Rondo’s woes? And what about Avery Bradley? We know Kevin is a big fan. And do the Celtics have a snowball's chance in hell against San Antonio tomorrow?   Cal and Warren also go Around the NBA in 5.   So tune into Celtics Beat -- available for download in iTunes and Stitcher this Saturday..  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Nov 20141h 6min

Another week, another string of bad losses by the Boston Celtics highlighted by bad defense.  Yes, the Celtics did get a win this week, but we all know who that was against. After giving up 118 points in a loss to the Phoenix Suns earlier in the week, the Celtics got scorched by Marc Gasol and the shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies last night.  Is it already time to push the panic button? Host Larry H. Russell seems to think so.  The team doesn’t seem to have what it takes to execute at the end of games and to commit to a collective defensive identity.  While the games may be close now, LHR tells you why he believes that is going to be a recipe for disaster.   While there haven’t been many highlights for the Celtics on the court this year, there have been many highlights on the Celtics Beat podcast.  The Celts were in Memphis last night to take on the best team in the NBA.  How were these Grizzlies put together? Can they maintain this pace and compete for a championship? And what’s Marc Gasol’s future? LHR has the pleasure to speak with General Manager of the Memphis Grizzlies, as well as former Boston Celtics executive, Chris Wallace. There’s a lot to discuss.  And yes, LHR will have time for Around the NBA in 5. So tune into Celtics Beat -- available for download in iTunes and Stitcher this Saturday at 2 PM ET.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Nov 20141h 9min

How bout them Boston Celtics? Better than you anticipated, huh? The Celtics have gotten off to a respectable start at 3-5.  For them.  And Larry H. Russell is here to talk about it. Two very special guests will join Celtics Beat.  The first is Adam Kaufman, he of his very own Boston Celtics podcast - Celtics @ 7, as well as boston.com.  Adam and LHR will talk about the Celtics and their two tough losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers this week.  Is it time to become concerned over all these blown leads? Who’s responsible for it? And what the heck is up with this defense? What defense?   LHR will also welcome back Eddie Johnson to the show.  The 17-year NBA veteran is the Phoenix Suns color commentator for FOX Sports Arizona.  LHR will preview the Celtics tilt with the Phoenix Suns on Monday with Eddie. Don't be surprised if there's some bonus conversation in there with the colorful Eddie Johnson as well. And yes, LHR will have time for Around the NBA in 5. So tune into Celtics Beat -- available for download in iTunes and Stitcher this Saturday at 2 PM ET.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Nov 20141h 8min

The 2014-15 NBA season is more than underway and things have gotten off to a rocky start for the Boston Celtics.  It doesn’t get any easier as they head into a matchup with one of the best teams in the league -- the Chicago Bulls.   Hosts Jared Weiss and “Stats” Adam Lowenstein will look back at the week that was for the Boston Celtics.  While the team may not be playing well record wise, some individual performances have stood out, most notably Rajon Rondo.  Is this a precursor to a lengthy career with the Celtics or is he just inflating his trade value?   Jared will sit down with Jay King of Mass Live to preview tonight’s game in Chicago. Do the Celtics stand a chance? Jared and Jay will discuss tonight’s game, the state of the team, and more in their conversation.   There’s a lot going on around the league too.  As always, Around the NBA in 5 is a Celtics Beat staple and Jared and Adam will offer their takes on the key storylines surrounding the Association.   So tune into Celtics Beat -- available for download in iTunes and Stitcher this Saturday at 2 PM ET.  Powered by CLNS Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Nov 20141h 5min

The 2014-2015 NBA Season is finally underway and Celtics Beat on CLNS Radio brings you the highlights of a fun opening week including a recap of the Celtics impressive opening night win over the Brooklyn Nets.  Hosts Rich Conte and Andre Snellings talk about that opening night win and preview tonight's first road game of the season in Houston against Dwight Howard, James Harden and the rest of the Rockets. Rich and Andre are joined by guest Marc D'Amico of Celtics.com. Join us at 2pm this Saturday for Celtics Beat exclusively on CLNS Radio.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Nov 20141h 10min