Celtics Beat

Cedric Maxwell was the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals, a Boston Celtics legend, and part of the Boston Celtics Broadcast Network. Cedric joins the show to chat about the upcoming sereis against the Orlando Magic, the Celtics City documentary, and his thoughts on Jaylen Brown's injury. Twitter: @cedricmaxwell81 03:53 Why Orlando was a big concern early in the year 09:15 Hungry teams always have something to prove 215:19 Jaylen can actually learn something playing one his injury 25:14 Boston just has to be themselves 33:10 Mazzulla wants Max to speak to the team Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Wednesday, April 16th 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Gametime! Download the Gametime app today and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Greenberg covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about Jaylen Brown's knee injury, how Boston's path is ideal, and who the ideal first-round opponent is. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 15:35 Celtics “skipped steps” at home this year 23:05 C’s bracket shapes up nicely 26:48 Boston should have the best player in every series until the Finals 40:00 Jaylen’s health is Boston’s number one concern 43:00 Are we not giving Jaylen enough credit for trying to learn his limitations? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, April 12th 2025. 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 for $50 instantly when you play $5! 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

Gary joins the show to talk about what the Boston Celtics need to focus on the last five games of the year and what to do about Jaylen Brown's knee pain. Twitter: @GwashburnGlobe 6:06 Priorities for the last five games 11:02 Celtics home issues aren’t new 17:50 Jaylen will have to learn how to play through pain Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, April 5th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Bulpett is a Senior NBA Writer for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to chat about the Celtics final stretch of games, why there are legit threats in the playoffs this year, and what he loves about the Celtics City documentary. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 3:52 Celtics have overcome self-destructive tendencies 12:11 Boston would not have survived this season w/o Derrick White 24:37 Celtics can’t develop bad habits in final ten games 42:31 Celtics City shinning light on key figures that aren’t as well known 55:14 Shocked if the sale doesn’t go through? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, March 28th, 2025. 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 for $50 instantly when you play $5! 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

Cedric Maxwell is part of the Boston Celtics Radio Network and the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals. Max joins the program to discuss the C's new owner and what tough decisions he will have to make. Twitter: @cedricmaxwell81 4:02 Bill Chisholm buys the Celtics 10:31 Good fit for Celtics family? 21:50 Which core piece could be on the move? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025. 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 for $50 instantly when you play $5! 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

Bobby Manning covers the Boston Celtics for CLNS Media and Boston Sports Journal. Bobby joins the program to chat about Jrue Holiday's big night in Miami, positives to take away from Jaylen Brown's performance against the Thunder, and to appreciate Al Horford. Twitter: @RealBobManning 4:15 Holiday shines vs Miami 14:20 Resting Jrue to keep him fresh is critical to the postseason 23:14 Jaylen takes responsibility for bad Thunder outing 31:04 Tatum should take on a bigger load against the Thunder 42:15 Acknowledging Al Horford’s greatness Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, March 15th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss covers the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the program to chat about Payton Prtichard's Sixth Man of the Year candidacy, the status of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and the improved playmaking of Jaylen Brown. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 5:51 Pritchard 6MoY 10:26 Can Pritchard carve out a bigger postseason role? 15:38 Is Derrick White under-appreciated 24:33 Celtics will need to be healthy to take down Cavs and Thunder 28:01 Jaylen’s playmaking has improved Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, March 7th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about the last Celtics-Cavaliers game of the regular season, Donovan Mitchell's career success against Boston, and can the C's avoid losing three in-a-row. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 11:21 Celtics blew the last game against the Cavaliers 16:33 Donovan Mitchell is feasting 22:56 Cavs-Celtics will come down to the margins 35:58 Will the Celtics finally lose 3 games in-a-row? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" for The Ringer Podcast Network and Spotify. Brian joins the program to chat about the new Boston Celtics documentary on HBO, Tatum vs Bird, and who Boston should prefer in the Finals. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 4:58 Screening of HBO’s Celtics documentary 19:08 New doc should have new content 26:49 Current era C’s are so much different than other champions previously 35:35 Can Tatum catch Bird? 42:24 Bird’s legend keeps growing 40 years later 55:40 Should C’s be more afraid of Denver? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, February 22md 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics stellar play lately, whether they have proven they have an on/off switch, and Jayson Tatum taking his game to new heights. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 6:29 Does it bother you that Brown missed some games to be on Jimmy Fallon? 11:04 Is this title defense “special”? 18:04 Celtics should not be afraid of Eastern Conference teams 25:50 Tatum doesn’t need to score to have impact felt 36:46 This Celtics group can flip the switch Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, February 13th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Grande is the play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to chat about the NBA Trade Deadline, did anyone close the Celtics talent gap, and Derrick White's refound confidence. Twitter: @SeanGrandepbp 3:33 Jeff Lurie actually bidding on the Celtics? 9:10 Has any team narrowed the gap between them and the Celtics? 27:54 Boston has been the best road team in the NBA for several years 43:23 Derrick White’s confidence 46:26 Could Tatum be the best Celtic ever? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, February 7th, 2025. 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 for $50 instantly when you play $5! 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

Chris Forsberg is a Boston Celtics reporter for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics up-and-down play the last month-plus, why KP is bringing the best out of everyone, and how much rest should some of the older players get? Twitter: @ChrisForsberg_ 5:11 Are the Celtics moving in the right direction? 13:40 Resting certain guys starts now? 23:44 Tatum more clutch this year 41:06 OKC-Boston-Cleveland have similarities Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. 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 for $50 instantly when you play $5! 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

Brian Barrett is the host of "Off The Pike" for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics recent play, why the team is up-and-down at the moment, why certain guys need rest, and is any of this fixable. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the Celtics win over the Magic, whether the vibes are fixed, and why Tatum's usage rate doesn't tell the whole story. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 4:07 Celtics engagement against Magic was a return to normal 12:15 Championship should give Celtics some grace 29:00 Tatum’s usage doesn’t tell the complete story 47:22 Celtics record is still elite Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. 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 for $50 instantly when you play $5! 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

Gary Washburn is a National NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the Celtics lack-of-focus in the fourth quarter, why they cannot skip any steps this year, and why Brandon Jennings' comments are part of a bigger NBA problem. Twitter: @Gwashburnglobe 4:13 Celtics level of consistency is off 19:35 Something off on this team’s “DNA” 26:11 Can C’s afford to skip steps? 37:55 Jennings’ comments on Tatum reek of resentment 48:16 Other pro leagues don’t tear their sport down Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, January 11th, 2025. 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 for $50 instantly when you play $5! 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

Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to discuss the impressive start to the Boston Celtics west coast road trip, why Tatum's MVP case is murky, and whether Victor Wembanyama is really the next true great star. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 3:14 Celtics still create a ton of interest nationally 4:57 Does pending Jimmy Butler trade impact Boston/Eastern Conference? 9:07 Did new CBA hurt what makes the NBA so popular? 28:12 Is Tatum the new age Tim Duncan? 35:45 Wemby is the next all-time great Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, January 4th, 2025. 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 for $50 instantly when you play $5! 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

Marc D'Amico is an insider, reporter, and host for the Boston Celtics. Marc joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics bountiful 2024, Jaylen Brown's new award, and why this team's "ego" is why they are so successful. Twitter: @Marc_DAmico 3:42 Celtics, internally, feel great about 2024 and beyond 9:06 Boston’s lack of ego 15:31 Team still faces unfair scrutiny 26:38 Jaylen wins SI NBA Player of the Year Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, December 28th, 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 for $50 instantly when you play $5! 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

Matt Moore is a NBA writer for The Action Network. Matt joins the program to discuss his latest substack column surrounding the Boston Celtics 3-point equation, if anyone can beat it, and whether the NBA Cup is actually good for basketball. Twitter: @HPBasketball 4:31 Teams cannot let Boston shoot uncontested catch-and-shoot 3’s 14:46 Can other teams model what Celtics are doing? 25:37 Celtics 3-point model isn’t what fans are complaining about 29:08 How do we change the narrative around the NBA currently? 44:33 Can Giannis and LeBron winning the NBA Cup make it more meaningful? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, December 20th, 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 for $50 instantly when you play $5! 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

Bobby Manning covers the Celtics for CLNS Media and Boston Sports Journal. Bobby joins the program to discuss Payton Pritchard's impact so far, a slight concern with Jrue Holiday, and why this season is kind of boring. Twitter: @RealBobManning 2:58 Sad they didn’t make the NBA Cup? 5:08 Where would the Celtics be without Pritchard? 16:14 Can Pritchard have a real role deep in the playoffs? 21:04 Holiday with an important bounce-back game 34:50 Celtics miss Hauser’s consistent production Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, December 13th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks, Gametime, and Arena Club! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase! And go to ArenaClub.com/CLNS and use the code CLNS for 10% off your first slab pack! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics' regular season sweep of the Milwaukee Bucks, Jrue Holiday sticking it to his old team, and Payton Pritchard's role on this team. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 4:52 Celtics sweep Bucks in regular season 11:19 Tatum > Giannis? 20:27 Jrue Holiday remains impactful vs his old team 23:05 Boston head and shoulders above Milwaukee 37:02 Pritchard playing like Isaiah Thomas Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, December 7th, 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 for $50 instantly when you play $5! 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