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

Here we go: the 2014-15 NBA season is upon us.  In this special edition NBA preview show for 2015, host Larry H. Russell will stick his neck out there and look into his crystal ball for a prognosis on the Boston Celtics and the NBA in the coming eight months.   LHR won’t be alone.  Special guest Ryan McNeill of HoopsAddict.com will stop by to preview this coming NBA season as well.  Ryan is a credentialed member of the media covering the Toronto Raptors up in the Air Canada Centre, so Ryan will share his thoughts and insights with LHR and the Celtics Beat audience.   Are the Celtics really going to be as bad as LHR feels they will be? What would this mean for Brad Stevens’ future? The Larry O’Brien Trophy: Is it really Cleveland’s to lose? Where will the challenge come from out West? And what about lottery reform? Is it a good or bad thing that it went down the drain? LHR discusses this with Ryan and more as they preview the 2015 NBA season on this special edition show of Celtics Beat.   And it wouldn’t be a special edition show without a special edition of Around the NBA in 5.  LHR tackles some of the CLNS Radio’s NBA beat staff’s bold predictions on the 2014-15 NBA campaign. So tune into this week’s edition of Celtics Beat.  Available this Saturday, October 25th for download at 2 PM ET on iTunes and Stitcher.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Available this Saturday October 25th, 2014 on iTunes and Stitcher.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Okt 20141h 9min

Roto Wire NBA fantasy analyst Marc Roberts joins CLNS Radio's Jared Weiss and Andre Snellings to preview the 14-15 NBA Fantasy season. They discussed the surprising fantasy star on the Boston Celtics and discussed the merits of Dwight Howard as a fantasy superstar. They also broke down the effect on the league that Kevin Durant's injury wil have and how to do your fantasy draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Okt 20141h 16min

Training camp has started and the NBA Preseason is underway.  The Celtics opened the preseason slate with a couple of blowout wins over division rivals Philadelphia and New York.  Celtics Beat takes a look ahead at what the upcoming season may hold in store. Hosts Rich Conte and Dr. Andre Snellings of Rotowire are joined by the Associated Press' Brian Mahoney as they dig into the major NBA storylines heading into the regular season including the newest superteam in Cleveland and which teams might surprise and which might disappoint. Rich and Dre also preview the 2014-2015 NBA Season with their picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year and more.  All this and Around the NBA in 5.  So tune in to another edition of Celtics Beat.  Available this Saturday October 11th, 2014 on iTunes and Stitcher.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Okt 20141h 8min

Boston Celtics Media Day was this past Monday September 29th and CLNS Radio had you covered.  With our live blog located on clnsradio.com and our raw, uncut videos located on youtube.com/clnsradio -- your home for sports talk radio lapped the field. This week's edition of Celtics Beat dissects even further into this past Monday as we begin to really look forward to this 2014-15 Boston Celtics and NBA campaign. Host Larry H. Russell will be flying solo in this week's broadcast, but not for long.  LHR will be joined by the Sporting News Sean Deveney.  Yes, there will be Rajon Rondo talk.  What's his future going forward? Will the Celtics abort their fireworks plan if Rondo is not in their future? And what would truly qualify for a successful season? All this and more, and oh yes, LHR has his takes too on this year's Celtics team.  As well as Around the NBA in 5! So tune in to yet another edition of Celtics Beat.  Available this Saturday October 4th, 2014 on iTunes and Stitcher.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Okt 20141h 8min

Pre-season coverage of the Boston Celtics and the NBA is underway.  Teams are set to open up their training camps this coming week, and the Celtics have their very own media day this coming Monday. Hosts Rich Conte and Larry H. Russell will discuss the media coverage and fan interest regarding the Celtics.  And who better to talk to in this subject than the Boston Globe’s Chad Finn.  Chad has been covering the Boston sports media landscape since 2004 and Chad will take his shot at gauging the media coverage and fan interest for the 2015 Boston Celtics. Rich and LHR finish the show up by going Around the NBA in 5. So tune into Celtics Beat this Saturday afternoon, September 27th 2014.  Or download the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Sep 20141h 9min

The NBA season is now rapidly approaching, and the questions are beginning to arise? Who’s staying and who’s going for the Boston Celtics? Hosts Jared Weiss and Larry H. Russell will break it all down on this week’s episode of Celtics Beat.   Jared and LHR will be joined by Jared’s partner on the Garden Report and Comcast Sports Net New England’s own Jimmy Toscano. Jimmy will join J. Weiss and LHR to break down the seemingly broken down roster of the 2015 Boston Celtics. Is the starting center position Tyler Zeller’s to lose? Should we make of anything that Brandon Bass’ house is on the market? Do the non-guaranteed contract guys like Chris Babb and Chris Johnson have any chance? When, not if, will Marcus Thornton be traded? And, oh yeah, what about that Rajon Rondo guy?   And there’s still plenty more to talk about. That’s why J. Weiss and LHR will go Around the NBA in 5   So tune into Celtics Beat this Saturday afternoon, September 21st 2014. Or download the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Sep 20141h 10min

It’s getting to be that time in the NBA.  The leaves are turning here in New England and that means one thing: NBA basketball and the Boston Celtics are right around the corner.   Well, basketball season is almost here.  Boston Celtics have a ton of roster questions and hosts Cal Lee and Warren Shaw of “The Baseline” NBA podcast are here to analyze discuss who stays or who may go   Also this week we are joined by Tom Ziller, author of The Hook on SB Nation. Has Adam Silver handled the Atlanta Hawks and Danny Ferry situation with "kitten gloves"? Is there true "Zero Tolerance" in the NBA? Team USA is looking golden.  Who’s responsible for that? Is Rajon Rondo deserving of a max deal by Boston in the same context as Paul Pierce? How Long a leash should Danny Ainge be given as Celtics GM   And oh yeah, Around the NBA in 5 returns as well.   So tune into Celtics Beat this Saturday afternoon, September 13th 2014.  Or download the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Sep 20141h 7min

The 2013-14 may not have been the most exciting season for the Boston Celtics, but it certainly was over at Celtics Beat on CLNS Radio.   In just a few short months, Celtics Beat launched a mobile app, developed its own channels on iTunes and Stitcher, and became the highest rated Celtics podcast on the web.   As a small token appreciation to the loyal audience that made this happen - CLNS Radio is proud to produce a “Best of Celtics Beat Show” for the 2013-14 season.  Consider it an official closing of the book of this past NBA season as we gear up for 2014-15.   Up first will be Jeff Goodman’s maiden voyage on Celtics Beat.  Goodman’s first appearance came back on December 14th, 2013 -- and his future predictions and assessments are startingly accurate.   Next will be a discussion at the halfway point of the NBA season.  Ty Ray sat down with longtime NBA veteran and current ESPN broadcaster Jon Barry over All Star weekend.   And lastly will be one of Larry H. Russell’s interviews with Brooklyn Nets and NCAA on CBS voice Ian Eagle.   Tune in this Saturday at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat.  Or download us on iTunes or Stitcher On Demand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Sep 20141h 10min