Green With Envy: A Boston Celtics Podcast

Greg and Alex cook up 4 intriguing trades for the Celtics to consider and discuss how the Indiana Pacers stole Game 1 of the NBA Finals. (1:00) Trade 1: Celtics, Cavs, and Magic (12:00) Trade 2: Celtics and Clippers (18:00) NBA Finals Reaction (35:00) Trade 3: Celtics and Pelicans (41:00) Trade 4: Celtics and Kings (46:00) Catching up on life with Alex who recently graduated from college

Tobias Harris? PJ Washington? Lonzo Ball? GIANNIS??? The Celtics need to trade Jrue Holiday this offseason, and there are several teams out there who might talk themselves into Jrue as the missing piece. Will and Greg take a look at some realistic trades scenarios, and some galaxy brain ideas because, you know, the Celtics somehow blew a lead to the Knicks and Jayson Tatum ruptured his achilles. Times are bleak in Celtics Nation, but hopefully this hour long conversation brings some laughs into your day. (1:00) Will is back, recording from the lobby of a hospital NICU. (8:00) What teams would trade for Jrue Holiday? (20:00) Which Jrue Holiday trade makes sense for the Celtics? (59:00) NBA Finals Preview

Greg is joined by longtime friend and Indiana Pacers fan, Brett Hazzard to discuss the latest Celtics trade rumors (2:00). Then, Greg and Brett talk about why the Indiana Pacers are finding so much success behind the play of Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith, and Pascal Siakam (15:00). Finally, the guys discuss some changes they would make to NBA broadcasts and NBA games to improve the product (38:00).

Will and Greg break down Game 3 of the ECF (2:00) and discuss why it hurts to see Aaron Nesmith playing so well for the Pacers. Then, they look at potential deals involving Jaylen Brown if the Celtics decide they need to blow it up (15:00).

Will is BACK for a conversation with Greg and Knicks fan, Matt Liptak. The guys talk about what went wrong for the Celtics and what went right for the Knicks (2:00). Plus, Greg forces everyone to say one nice thing about the other team before allowing everyone to say how they really feel (10:00). Finally, the guys look ahead at the key matchups in the Eastern Conference Finals (36:00).

Greg goes LIVE on YouTube after the Celtics 127-102 victory over the NY Knicks. (2:30) Jalen Brunson's flopping ass (4:00) Jaylen Brown's perfect game (13:00) Pritchard's defense on Bridges (15:00) Celtics 4th quarter offense without Tatum (17:00) Porzingis' illness and Luke's legacy game (23:00) Derrick White's hot shooting (25:00) The other guys and looking ahead to Game 6

Greg tries to make sense of an apparent Jayson Tatum achilles injury and all that it means for the Boston Celtics. Prayers up to Big Deuce.

Greg is joined by Alex Gonzales for another edition of Coffee and Celtics. (2:00) Game 2 Thoughts + a look back at the last time the Celtics overcame a 2-0 deficit in 2017 (8:30) Passing the Rock: who have been the best players in this series? What adjustments can we make? What is wrong with Jayson Tatum? (33:00) Joe Mazzulla's coaching (38:00) Taking a look at the rest of the NBA playoffs This episode was sponsored by Wood Island Media.

Greg bemoans the Celtics 2nd half collapse against the New York Knicks. The Celtics were 12-15 inside the arc in the first half and proceed to shoot only seven 2 pointers the rest of the game. OG Anunoby and Jalen Brunson led the way as Jayson Tatum could not buy a basket in the 4th quarter.

Greg is joined by long time Knicks fan Matt Liptak to break down all of the X factors in this much anticipated matchup. (2:00) What did we learn from Round 1 (10:00) Giving Jalen Brunson his flowers (16:00) Series X Factors (3 point shooting, coaching adjustments, etc) (38:00) Players most likely to piss of the other fanbase (44:00) An update on Will's new baby girl and his series predictions (47:00) Drafting the best players in this series

Will is out on a family emergency, so Greg calls in Alex The Intern to break down the Celtics Game 5 victory over the Orlando Magic (2:00). Then, they take stock of the rest of the NBA playoffs (20:00).

Without Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics were led by Jaylen Brown's 36 points and 10 rebounds to defeat Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic. Will and Greg go LIVE on YouTube with their analysis of the game. (1:30) Kentavious Caldwell Pope, the real MVP (3:30) Updates on Jayson Tatum's injury, and how the Celtics adjusted and responded (6:00) Jaylen Brown's huge night (10:30) Orlando's strategic adjustments (14:00) Kristaps Porzingis' WWE moment (18:00) Should the Celtics retaliate? (20:00) The Celtics versatility was on display (25:00) Should Jayson Tatum play in Game 3? (27:00) Payton Pritchard wins the NBA's 6th Man of the Year award

Will and Greg go LIVE right at the buzzer to break down Game 1. Join them Wednesday night on YouTube for another live reaction. (2:30) Initial takeaways from Game 1 (5:30) 1st Quarter - How Jaylen looked, Orlando's rebounding, Mazzulla's rotations (14:00) 2nd Quarter - Boston's guard play (20:00) 3rd Quarter - Jrue Holiday's game changing defense, Derrick White's underrated athleticism, and why KP was so quiet (27:00) 4th Quarter - Jayson Tatum takes a scary fall and injures his wrist (35:30) The rest of the NBA playoffs

Will and Greg dive deep into the Celtics first round matchup with the Orlando Magic (4:00). Then, they predict every matchup in every round of the NBA playoffs, including their NBA Finals prediction (29:00). Coffee and Celtics is brought to you by Wood Island Media

Will and Greg give some quick thoughts on the NBA Play In Tournament (3:00). Then, the boys bring in a new concept: they draft players based on expected total points for the 2025 NBA playoffs. Each host gets to choose 12 players and at the end of the playoffs they will see whose team accumulated more total points throughout the playoffs (10:30).

Will and Greg discuss the fallout from the update that Jaylen Brown has received injections in his injured knee in order to promote healing before the playoffs (5:00). Then, Jason Timpf joins the show to dive deep into the 2025 NBA playoffs (15:30). Follow Jason @_JasonLT and subscribe to the Hoops Tonight Youtube Channel

Will sits down with Peda Edouard of Mathmatik Athletics to discuss his viral clothing brand (3:00). Then they talk about how the KG era Celtics redefined Boston's appreciation for the franchise (13:00). After that they discuss the Celtics City documentary on HBO (18:00). Finally, Peda drops some information on the new commemorative Reggie Lewis merch that they will be launching soon (28:00). Special thanks to Wood Island Media for sponsoring our show!

Will and Greg discuss some silver linings in the Jaylen Brown knee injury (3:00). Then, they try and find some reason to watch the remaining 4 games of the year (12:00). After that, they give their "stats of the week" (20:00) and finish with the latest edition of "In or Out' (35:00) where they talk about Cooper Flagg and White Lotus. Watch this episide on YouTube

Will and Greg begin the podcast discussing Jaylen Brown's knee injury and why they believe it's time to rest him for the playoffs (3:00). Then, they talk about Luke Kornet's continued improvements (15:00) and why Bill Chisholm has some tough decisions in the offseason. Then, they recap their trip to Boston and their recent partnership with HBO Max and the Celtics City documentary where they hosted a watch party at The Harp along with Green Runs Deep for Episode 5 (25:00). Finally, they recap Will's wedding (38:00).

Will and Greg welcome in CNN's John Berman, host of CNN News Central. John is a Boston native and lifelong Celtics fan who has never stopped rooting for his hometown team. (00:15) Green With Envy x HBO "Celtics City" watch party (3:00) John Berman joins the show (10:00) John's memories of Larry Bird's rookie year (15:00) Celtics Mount Rushmore (20:00) Memories of Reggie Lewis, Len Bias (23:00) The current team and the current state of the NBA (28:00) Payton Pritchard's rank as an all-time bench player (31:00) Sports media vs political media (34:00) Celtics as future politicians (37:30) The importance of Jrue and Porzingis (40:00) John's interest in working in sports media (44:00) John goes through the Green With Envy "Fastbreak" Full John Berman Bio: John Berman is an Emmy-award winning CNN anchor/correspondent and currently co-anchors CNN News Central weekdays from 7am-10am ET. He previously served as co-anchor of New Day and a number of other CNN broadcasts. Since joining CNN in 2012, Berman has been at the forefront of the most pressing news events, including elections, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine (for which CNN’s coverage was acknowledged with a DuPont-Columbia Award.) Before CNN, he worked at ABC News for nearly 17 years, and appeared on television there since 2001. He was a regular contributor to all of ABC’s broadcasts, including World News with Diane Sawyer, Good Morning America, Nightline, and 20/20. In 1999 and 2000, Berman worked as an off-air reporter for ABC News covering George W. Bush’s presidential campaign. He logged more hours with then-candidate Bush than nearly any other reporter, following Bush to 45 states. In his career, he has interviewed everyone from Barack Obama to Mike Pence to Mitt Romney to MC Hammer. He was embedded with the Marines for the U.S. Invasion of Iraq in 2003, and has covered countless hurricanes and natural disasters. From 1997 to 1999, Berman was the head writer for World News Tonight with Peter Jennings. He has also been part of teams winning the Edward R. Murrow Award for best broadcast, and was awarded a James Beard Award in 2010. Berman started at ABC News as a desk assistant working the overnight shift in 1995. A native of Carlisle, Mass., he graduated from Harvard University, where he was president of Hasty Pudding Theatricals. He likes the Red Sox. Have a problem with that?