Celtics Beat
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The longest nonstop Boston Celtics podcast available online or streaming, Celtics Beat is released 52 weeks of the year – with no exceptions. Host Adam Kaufman provides some of the most insightful analysis on all things Boston Celtics and the NBA. And no other podcast covering the Celtics on the web delivers some of the most well-known and respected personalities both in and outside the NBA as Celtics Beat does. New episodes are available for download every Sunday at iTunes and Stitcher. Episodes are also available OnDemand at http://www.clnsmedia.com and the CLNS Mobile App.
Episodes
- 676: Celtics Should Add THIS Big Man in Free Agency w/ Keith Smith
Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the show to discuss the Boston Celtics offseason plans, why he isn't as concerned about a Jaylen Brown extension, and the one big move you aren't thinking about. X: @Ke…
- 675: Celtics Lacked Athleticism in Sixers Series w/ Gary Washburn
Gary Washburn covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the flameout against Philadelphia, what Boston should do with Jaylen Brown, and why Joe Mazzulla might need some help. X: @GWashbur…
- 674: Celtics Lack of Execution Leads to Game 7 vs Sixers w/ Dan Greenberg
Greenie covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the show to discuss the Celtics fate in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers, if Jayson Tatum should play or not, and whether Joe Mazzulla is totally to blame fo…
- 673: Celtics Continue to be Road Warriors w/ Sean Grande
Sean Grande is the long-time radio voice for the Boston Celtics. Sean joins the show right after Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers to discuss Boston's toughness, how Vucevic is fitting in, and the Celtics-Knicks rivalry. X: @SeanGrande…
- 672: Sixers are IDEAL Matchup for Celtics w/ Bobby Krivitsky
Bobby Krivitsky covers the NBA for Forbes and the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini. Bobby joins the program to chat about Jaylen Brown's First Team All-NBA candidacy, the match up with the Philadelphia 76ers, and the brilliance of the d…
- 671: Celtics Holding Back in Final Knicks Battle? w/ Keith Smith
Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics most recent loss to the New York Knicks, Jayson Tatum exorcising some demons in Madison Square Garden, and whether Boston should actually trade f…
- 670: Jays Shine in Miami; Best Duo in NBA? w/ Dan Greenberg
Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the show to talk about the Celtics duo breaking records, whether Jaylen can ascend one more level, and if this year's team could beat the '24 champs. X:…
- 669: Tatum's Game Missing One Key Ingredient w/ Justin Turpin
Justin Turpin covers the Boston Celtics for WEEI. Turp joins the show to discuss the C's win over the Thunder and Hawks, why Boston is equipped to beat the best teams in the NBA, and which East teams can knock Boston off the path to the Fi…
- 668: Jaylen is a Team Player; Leader w/ Gary Washburn
Gary Washburn covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the Celtics development program, Jaylen Brown's internal growth, and what to make of the NBA Awards this season. X: @Gwashburnglobe…
- 667: Celtics Bench Makes Them East FAVORITES? w/ Brian Barrett
Brian Barrett hosts "Off The Pike" for The Ringer and Spotify. Barrett joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics toughest road trip of the season, the depth of the C's bench, and how Jayson Tatum continues to exceed expectations. X:…
- 666: Tatum Look Better than Expected? w/ Sean Grande
Sean Grande is the long time voice for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to discuss Tatum's return to the Celtics, the preparation for that night, and how scary Boston can be heading into the playoffs. X: @SeanGrande…
- 665: Celtics Miss Out on 40/20. Can Boston Make HISTORY w/ Dan Greenberg
Greenie covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the 40/20 club, the exceptions to the rule, and why the goalposts keep moving for Joe Mazzulla. X: @StoolGreenie 3:46 Can the Celtics still…
- 664: Tatum Should Come Back SOON w/ Cedric Maxwell
Cedric Maxwell is the color analyst for the Boston Celtics Radio Network and the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals. Max joins the program to discuss Jayson Tatum's potential return, what it's like coming back from injury, and why the Jay's still…
- 663: Eastern Conference Stronger Than Expected? w/ Keith Smith
Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics at the end of the first half of the season, Jaylen Brown's leadership, and Jayson Tatum's potential return. X: @KeithSmithNBA 4:47 Jaylen is NOT…
- 662: Celtics Vucevic Trade a Cost-Cutting Move? w/ Bobby Manning
Bobby Manning is the host of The Garden Report and Celtics Daily. Bobby joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics new-look roster, Nikola Vucevic's fit in green, and Jayson Tatum's mental hurdle. X: @RealBobManning 3:09 Conflicted fe…
- 661: Celtics Big Man Trade Targets w/ Seth Landman
Seth Landman is a former ESPN Fantasy Basketball writer and a good friend of the show. Seth joins the program to discuss the emergence of young wing players, what to do at the trade deadline, and what to make of the recent Jayson Tatum new…
- 660: Jaylen is NOT a MVP Candidate w/ Bobby Krivitsky
Bobby Krivitsky covers the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini and contributes to Forbes. Bobby joins the program to chat about Hugo Gonzalez's big night, the C's health luck, and why Jaylen really isn't in line for the MVP. X: @BobbyKrivi…
- 659: Should Celtics Keep Simons Long-Term? w/ Justin Turpin
Justin Turpin covers the Boston Celtics for WEEI. Justin joins the program to crown the King of Boston, explain Jaylen's slump, and why Boston can get a better hold on the two-seed soon. X: @JustinmTurpin 3:30 Are the Jays still the Kings…
- 658: Tatum WILL Adjust to Brown's New Role w/ Dan Greenberg
Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the rest of the NBA for Barstool sports. Greenie joins the show to discuss the Celtics chase for 40/20, Tatum's adjustment to Jaylen Brown, and how great Payton Pritchard is this season. X: @Stoo…
- 657: Is Jaylen Brown Overreacting to Lack of Recognition? w/ Brian Barrett
Brian Barrett hosts the "Off the Pike" podcast for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics ascent to the top of the Eastern Conference, Jaylen feeling disrespected, and what he wants to see from Brown…
- 656: Is Jaylen a Top Five NBA Player This Year w/ Bobby Manning
Bobby Manning is a Celtics Beat writer for CLNS Media and Boston Sports' Journal. He also co-hosts the Garden Report and other podcasts for CLNS Media. Bobby joins the program to discuss the growth of Joe Mazzulla and Jaylen Brown. X: @Rea…
- 655: Celtics Need Scoring MORE THAN Size w/ Gary Washburn
Gary covers the Boston Celtics and the rest of the NBA for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the "success" of the Emirates NBA Cup, why adding a scorer NEEDS to be a priority, and why Brad and Joe deserve more credit. X:…
- 654: Walsh Should START for Celtics When Tatum Comes Back w/ Jack Simone
Jack Simone covers the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini and is the co-host of the "How About Them Celtics" podcast. Jack joins the program to discuss the recent loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Jaylen Brown playing like a top-10 player, and…
- 653: Celtics ARE Contenders, Time to Add w Dan Greenberg
Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the C's turning into legit Eastern Conference contenders, the emergence of Jordan Walsh, and the disrespect of Joe Mazzulla. X: @Stoo…
- 652: White Resurgence Fuels Celtics Best Win of '25/'26
Adam and Evan are thankful for all of YOU, and because of that they did a solo show. The boys discuss Derrick White's hot streak, Joe Mazzulla's coaching job, and the Boston Celtics upcoming schedule. X: @adammkaufman; @evanvalenti 8:40 Pi…
- 651: Is Mazzzula the RIGHT Coach for THIS Celtics Team? w/ Justin Turpin
Justin Turpin covers the Boston Celtics for WEEI. Justin joins the program to discuss the Celtics early "success", why Coach Mazzula is the RIGHT coach for this team, and how Boston can revamp its center rotation. X: @JustinmTurpin 7:10 Ev…
- 650: Walsh, Minott Highlight Celtics First Month w/ Abby Chin
Abby Chin is a sideline reporter and a studio host for NBC Sports Boston. Abby joins the show to discuss Jaylen Brown handling the pressure, the young role players finding a way, and why the Celtics are absolutely not tanking. X: @tvabby 5…
- 649: Derrick White is Celtics Most Disappointing Storyline w/ Brian Barrett
Brian Barrett is the host of "Off The Pike" podcast for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the show to discuss the Boston Celtics uneven start, Luka Garza's "impact", and what is different about Jaylen Brown this year. X: @itsbrianbarrett…
- 648: Can Celtics Have Top-10 Offense AND Defense? w/ Jack Simone
Jack Simone covers the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini and is the co-host of "How About Them Celtics". Jack joins the program to discuss the Celtics big win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Josh Minott's early success, and whether Boston…
- 647: Are the Celtics Any Different? w/ Cedric Maxwell
Cedric Maxwell is the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals and the Celtics color commentator for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Max joins the show to discuss Boston's 0-2 start, Jaylen's new role, and gambling in the NBA. X: @cedricmaxwell81 4:45…
- 646: Could Brown's Injury Derail Season Before it Starts? w/ Brian Robb
Brian Robb covers the Boston Celtics for MassLive and also co-hosts the "Still Poddable" podcast. Brian joins the program to discuss the expectations for 2025-2026, how Jaylen Brown's hamstring injury can put the playoffs out of reach, and…
- 645: Which Role Players are Emerging w/ Dan Greenberg
Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the new-look team, Josh Minott's impact, and Anfernee Simons passes his first test. X: @StoolGreenie 4:05 Big takeaways from early preseason 14:5…
- 644: Tatum Will Return, Celtics Will Make Playoffs
Media Day has passed, which means we have REAL CONTENT for the first time in MONTHS. Adam and Evan get into Tatum’s video update, Anfernee Simons defensive comments, and Al Horford’s departure to Golden State. 6:52 Does Tatum update video…
- 643: Can Jayson Tatum go to Another Level After Injury? w/ Sean Grande
Sean Grande is the LONGTIME voice of the Boston Celtics. Sean joins the program to discuss Jayson Tatum's timeline to return, what to expect out of Coach Mazzulla and the roster, and what stood out in Bill Chisholm's first press conference…
- 642: Tatum's Health ISN'T the Biggest Storyline of '25-26? w/ Brian Barrett
Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to discuss the new "report" on Jayson Tatum's health, whether his health is the biggest storyline of this upcoming year, and whether Joe Mazzulla is suf…
- 641: Can '25/26 be a Win/Win for Celtics w/ Dan Greenberg
Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to discuss how the Boston Celtics can have a positive outlook for the upcoming season no matter what, which young role player is going to em…
- 640: Tatum's Leadership Shows During Rehab w/ Keith Smith
Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac and also hosts The Front Office Show. Keith joins the program to discuss the recent allegations against the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, the new salary cap projections for 26-27, and…
- 639: Could Simons LEAD Celtics in Scoring? w/ Bobby Manning
Bobby Manning is a Celtics reporter for CLNS Media and a co-host of The Garden Report. Bobby joins the show to discuss the future of Anfernee Simons, the summer of Neemias Queta, and MORE. X: RealBobManning 6:40 Could Simons lead C’s in sc…
- 638: Celtics are ABSOLUTELY a East Playoff Team w/ Gary Washburn
Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the finalization of the Celtics sale, whether Boston IS good enough to make the playoffs, and why Tatum will push to come back sooner. X: @Gwashbu…
- 637: Should Pritchard be Celtics Starting Point Guard? w Jack Simone
Jack Simone is the Celtics beat reporter for Hardwood Houdini and co-hosts the "How About Them C's" podcast. Jack joins the program to discuss the Celtics' schedule, Payton Pritchard as the starting point guard, and whether Wyc's new role…
- 636: The Anfernee Simons Paradox w/ Seth Landman
Seth Landman is a former NBA Fantasy Basketball Writer. Seth joins the program to discuss the Celtics newest addition (Chris Boucher), does an Anfernee Simons trade even exist, and KG's postseason dominance. X: @slandman33 5:44 He’s the be…
- 635: Despite Progress Tatum SHOULD NOT Play in '25-26 w/ Chris Forsberg
Chris Forsberg covers the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the program to discuss the dead zone of NBA news, the progress of Jayson Tatum, and what to make of Porzingis' recent comments. X: @chrisforsberg_ 2:15 Celtics won…
- 634: Celtics in BOTTOM Tier of Eastern Conference? w/ Brian Barrett
Brian Barrett covers the Boston sports scene on "Off The Pike" for the Ringer Podcast Network and Spotify. Brian joins the program to chat about Marcus Smart's new digs, the state of the Eastern Conference, and potentially bringing in Ben…
- 633: Were Celtics REALLY in Dame Sweepstakes? w/ Jared Weiss
Jared Weiss covers the NBA for The Athletic and The New York Times. Jared joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics pursuit of Damian Lillard, the young Summer League standouts, and whether Jaylen Brown can be Batman. X: @JaredWeissN…
- 632: Celtics Big Man Depth WORST in NBA w/ Dan Greenberg
Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about the Summer League Celtics, the love affair with Hugo Gonzalez, and why the Celtics are breaking down barriers. X: @StoolGreeni…
- 631: Hugo Gonzalez NOT a Celtics Fit? w/ Matt Powers
Matt Powers is the co-founder of Swish Theory. Matt joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics 2025 Draft Class. He gives thoughts on the fits Max Shulga, Hugo Gonzalez, Amari Williams. X: @DraftPow 3:19 Shulga ranked highest of all C…
- 630: Celtics Owners CHEAP w/ Most Recent Trades? w/ Keith Smith
Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to digest the Boston Celtics most recent trades, to give his thoughts on Al Horford and Luke Kornet, and Adam and Evan debate on whether 42 should go in the rafters. X: @Keith…
- 629: Should the Celtics KEEP Kristaps Porzingis? w/ Steve Bulpett
Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to discuss the Indiana Pacers forcing a Game 7 in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Celtics potentially keeping Kristaps Porzingis, and what…
- 629: Should the Celtics KEEP Kristaps Porzingis? w/ Steve Bulpett
Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to discuss the Indiana Pacers forcing a Game 7 in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Celtics potentially keeping Kristaps Porzingis, and what…
- 628: Is Trading Jaylen Worth the Squeeze? w/ Dan Devine
Dan Devine is a Senior NBA Writer for Yahoo! Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the necessary evolution of Mazzulla Ball, Aaron Nesmith's ascent, and why trading Brown might not be worth it. Twitter: @yourmandevine 8:29 Mazzulla ball…