651: Is Mazzzula the RIGHT Coach for THIS Celtics Team? w/ Justin Turpin

Happy Fourth of July Weekend, also known as the official kickoff to the NBA’s second silly season. What’s the deal with the Boston Celtics? Hosts Larry H. Russell and “Stats” Adam Lowenstein have you covered on this week’s edition of Celtics Beat. Adam sat down with Scott Souza of the MetroWest Daily News earlier to discuss the state of the team. Are they still pursuing Kevin Love? What are their other options if that falls through? Did the Celtics overpay Avery Bradley? Will they move Rondo and go with the long rebuild? And how will the fans handle this. The NBA is rapidly becoming a 12 month league with no downtime. The off-season is becoming just as exciting the season itself. LHR and Adam do their absolute best to go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday, July 5th to another edition of Celtics Beat on CLNS Radio at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Juli 20141h 12min

The NBA Draft has come and gone for the Boston Celtics. Now, comes the NBA off-season before it’s on to the 2015 campaign. This week’s edition of Celtics Beat promises to be a very special show. Rich Conte and Dr. Andre Snellings will recap the selections of Marcus Smart and James Young, as well as the failed deal for Kevin Love. Joining Celtics Beat this week will be the now-famed duo on Celtics Pre and Post-Game Live on Comcast Sports Net New England -- Kyle Draper and Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Kyle and Chris will team up once again and host Rich Conte will hit ‘em with everything he’s got (sorta.) But the discussions should be limitless. Rich and Andre also go, yes, Around the NBA in 5. So tune into this regularly scheduled editon of Celtics Beat on CLNS Radio. Saturday, June 28th at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Juni 20141h 10min

The off-season for the Boston Celtics is warming up with the weather. As we get closer to the draft, the Kevin Love question remains unanswered. Are the Golden State Warriors now the favorites? Hosts Jared Weiss and Nick Gelso break it all down, along with the coming NBA Draft. One potential destination for Kevin Love is Phoenix. Armed with draft picks and a good team as is, the Suns are a major player for Love’s services. Larry H. Russell spoke with Phoenix Suns color commentator about the Suns chances of landing the Minnesota power forward. Larry and Eddie also discussed the Suns’ future, the NBA Finals, LeBron James, and Eddie’s new book, “You Big Dummy: An Athlete’s Simple Guide to a Successful Career.” Eddie’s book is available at his website, http://eddiejohnson8.com, Amazon, and your local book stores.  Eddie was a 17-year NBA veteran and is most noted for hitting one of the most famous playoff buzzer beaters during the 1990s Jared and Nick also discuss the state of the Celtics, Kevin Love, and the draft with NESN’s Ben Watanabe. Ben has been covering the Celtics for four seasons and should have all the bases covered. Tune in this Saturday to Celtics Beat on CLNS Radio at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Juni 20141h 13min

As the NBA season nears its end, the long awaited off-season for the Boston Celtics draws closer. It has now officially been dubbed “The Summer of (Kevin) Love.” Hosts Ty Ray and Dr. Andre Snellings of Rotowire continue to sort through the madness. Fortunately, they’ll have a little help. The ultra plugged-in NBA Insider, Sean Deveney of Sporting News will stop by to chat with Ty and Dre about the ongoing Kevin Love saga. Is this really going to happen? Will Kevin Love be the next great Celtic? And the NBA Finals is still going on. But don’t tell that to NBA fans. The big question regarding the Miami Heat and LeBron James is: Will they return next year with Carmelo Anthony added to the trio? Tune into Celtics Beat on Saturday to see what Sean Deveney and the guys have to say. Ty and Dre also go Around the NBA in 5, per usual. Tune in this Saturday to Celtics Beat at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Juni 20141h 11min

The heat is finally on with summer just around the corner here in New England. No, not the Miami Heat, or the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals rematch. But the Boston Celtics and the coming off-season which is shaping up to be a wild one. Hosts Ty Ray and “Stats” Adam Lowenstein are in for more Kevin Love talk. Is this deal to Boston a foregone conclusion? Who are the other suitors that could steal him from the Celtics? Well, how about Boston’s famed arch-rival from across the country: the Los Angeles Lakers. Editor-in-chief from Laker Nation Dan Duangdao drops by to offer some insight on the Laker end. Wasn’t the plan all along for Love to wind up back home in LA? And what about the Lakers’ on-going coaching search? Ty Ray spoke with Dan earlier. And oh yeah, that NBA Finals thing. A re-match from last year’s seven game epic. Where will the Miami Heat rank amongst the all time great teams if they win three in a row? And of course, Ty and Adam go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday to Celtics Beat at 2 PM ET/11AM PT. Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Juni 20141h 8min

With the NBA Draft right around the corner - one would think that would be the predominant thing on the mind of Boston Celtics fans. But it’s not. It’s still all about Kevin Love, and how the Celtics will acquire him. Hosts Rich Conte and Jared Weiss will give you the latest on the Love front. It’s assumed that the Celtics have more to offer the Timberwolves than any other team for Love’s services. Not so fast. The Cleveland Cavaliers just won yet another NBA Draft Lottery, and have the cap space to add ...LeBron James? Is this feasible? Cleveland Cavaliers insider for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Mary Schmitt Boyer, will jump on to discuss this possibility. That’s not all, of course. Where do the Celtics stand as of now? Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald will speak with Rich Conte and touch all the bases regarding the Celts. And of course, Rich and Jared go Around the NBA in 5. Tune into Celtics Beat, this Saturday, May 31st at 2 PM ET/11AM PT. Exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Maj 20141h 10min

The NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone. What’s on the mind of Boston Celtics fans? Kevin Love or bust. Ty Ray and Rich Conte are fresh off their appearance on the special edition show of Celtics Beat and are back for more. The lottery has come and gone and everyone seems to be anticipating Danny Ainge and company to make a run at Kevin Love. Jerry Zgoda, who covers the Minnesota Timberwolves for the Minnesota Star Tribune, will discuss with the guys Kevin Love in Minnesota, as well as his future. Do the Celtics really have a shot at stealing another franchise bigman named Kevin from Minnesota? Ty and Rich will also be joined by Coach Nick of BBall Breakdown. The Conference Finals are in full swing, and Coach Nick will ‘break down’ these games. And of course, Ty and Rich go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday to Celtics Beat. 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Maj 20141h 12min

The wait is over: What was the sole focus of the 2014 season for Boston Celtics fans is finally here. Get ready for the 2014 NBA Draft Lottery. Celtics Beat is live with a special edition covering the NBA Draft Lottery. Hosts Matt Rury and Ty Ray will be live on air, before, after, and during the long awaited drawings. All hands are on deck as they will also be joined by fellow CLNS personalities Mike Munger and Rich Conte during the course of the show. To say there will be a lot to talk about will be an understatement.  Could a very special guest also join the show that night? Tune in to the special edition of Celtics Beat to find out.  Tuesday, May 20th 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.  Exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Maj 20141h 8min