Celtics Beat

Danny Leroux hosts the Dunc’d on Basketball Podcast & realGM Radio on the CLNS Media Network. He also writes for The Athletic. Twitter @DannyLeroux 0:29 Boston Celtics chemistry issues in training camp 4:31 Is Jaylen Brown the most important Celtic? 12:45 How Celts run their offense in chemistry-building stages 19:33 Worst Eastern Conference in post-Michael Jordan era? 29:17 Boston’s identical team weaknesses 33:00 Danny Leroux author debut Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, October 1st. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper and Bombfell. Get $25 off your first purchase at bombfell.com/celticsbeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tas Melas hosts The Starters on NBAtv. Twitter: @TasMelas 0:34 LeBron James & Cleveland Cavaliers dysfunction 5:11 Why Boston Celtics will struggle at start of NBA season 9:44 Tas Melas Celts Summer grade 12:10 Toronto Raptors place in Eastern Conference 20:52 Raps Off-Season primer 26:14 How many wins to get East #1 seed? 32:32 Why Boston matches up better w/ Toronto 37:03 NBA Playoffs prediction Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, September 24th. Celtics Beat is presented by FanDuel and Bombfell. Get $25 off your first purchase at bombfell.com/celticsbeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Lee covers the Washington Wizards and the NBA for The Vertical at Yahoo! Sports. Twitter: @MrMichaelLee 2:02 Why Kyrie Irving is a certifiable NBA MVP candidate in 2017-18 14:14 What are Kyrie’s limitations? 20:01 Why Wizards v Celtics rivalry is dormant 25:28 Washington’s continuity a key to finishing FIRST in East 30:57 How Celts & Wiz matchup in NBA Playoffs again 35:48 Toronto Raptors primer preview Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, September 17th. Celtics Beat is presented by FanDuel and Audible. Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial by signing up at www.audible.com/celticsbeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gery Woelfel writes for the Racine Journal Times and is the basketball insider for 1250 WWSP. Twitter: @GeryWoelfel 1:37 Isaiah Thomas & Jae Crowder introduced w/ Cleveland Cavaliers 9:49 Comparing Boston Celtics & Milwaukee Bucks off-season 14:25 Return of Jabari Parker 17:48 Is Giannis Antetokounmpo the second best player in East? 26:42 Celts v Bucks NBA Playoffs matchup 34:11 Previewing Washington Wizards primer Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, September 10th. Celtics Beat is presented by FanDuel and Audible. Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial by signing up at www.audible.com/celticsbeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abdel Nader plays forward for the Boston Celtics. 3:11 Recapping Kyrie Irving & Gordon Hayward press conference 14:30 How Abdel Nader gets better in the offseason 16:30 Nader: Nothing in the NBA is guaranteed 21:20 Hardships in the United States 22:40 Exit meeting w/ Brad Stevens & Danny Ainge Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, September 3rd. Celtics Beat is presented by FanDuel and Audible. Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial by signing up at www.audible.com/celticsbeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LOST EPISODE RELEASE with instant reactions by LHR on original Isaiah Thomas & Jae Crowder for Isaiah Thomas trade with guest Chris Forsberg, who serves as the Boston Celtics beat reporter for ESPN. Twitter @ESPNForsberg 1:33 Most shocking trades in sports history 5:58 Reasons for/against trading Isaiah Thomas & Jae Crowder for Kyrie Irving 21:12 Celts no longer a lock for ECF? 28:35 Brad Stevens challenges w/ Boston’s offense & defense 34:01 Russell Westbrook Theory for Kyrie Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, August 31st. Celtics Beat is presented by FanDuel and Audible. Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial by signing up at www.audible.com/celticsbeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Forsberg serves as the Boston Celtics beat reporter for ESPN. Twitter @ESPNForsberg 3:34 ...if Celtics acquire Kyrie Irving for Isaiah Thomas & Jae Crowder 8:43 Why Irving makes Boston better 20:32 LHR: ‘Disastrous’ if Cavs renege 33:25 What will it take to complete trade? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, August 27th. Celtics Beat is presented by FanDuel and Audible. Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial by signing up at www.audible.com/celticsbeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Gorman is the voice of the Boston Celtics. Twitter @celticsvoice 1:46 Game most looking forward too 5:01 Lengthening the NBA season & changes to schedule 11:02 Gorman on Danny Ainge’s off-season 15:46 Celts’ biggest concerns 21:20 Cleveland trading Kyrie Irving (to Celtics?) 23:07 Is Boston the favorite for the NBA Finals? 30:33 Mike Gorman’s Danny Ainge-Kevin Garnett trade story 34:25 2008 v 2010 Celtics Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, August 20th. Celtics Beat is presented by Audible. Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial by signing up at www.audible.com/celticsbeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLNS Media CEO & Founder Nick Gelso is the Boston Celtics locker room reporter for the network. Twitter: @CLNS_Nick 0:59 Boston’s 22 year championship drought 8:01 Bob Ryan’s initial doubt for 2008 Celtics 14:11 Texas Triangle recollections 20:12 Game 7 v Cleveland Cavaliers 28:16 How ‘08 Celtics spawned CLNS Media 33:07 Will 2018 Celtics replicate 2008? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, August 13th. Celtics Beat is presented by Audible. Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial by signing up at www.audible.com/celticsbeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick is the President of BBALLBREAKDOWN and host of the BBall Breakdown Podcast on CLNS Media. Twitter: @bballbreakdown 1:02 How much did Boston Celtics improve themselves? 5:59 Bigger loss: Avery Bradley or Kelly Olynyk? 8:22 Grade for Boston’s off-season 14:47 Gordon Hayward in the Celtics offense 17:59 Al Horford, Isaiah Thomas & candidates most likely to regress in 2018 25:40 Jaylen Brown in starting lineup 30:56 Boston’s 5-man unit predictions 34:03 Celtics schedule predictions Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, August 6th. Celtics Beat is presented by Audible. Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial by signing up at www.audible.com/celticsbeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLNS Media’s own Mike Petraglia covers the Boston Celtics & New England Patriots for the network. 2:13 Why Summer Forecast now 11:30 2018 C’s win total 16:49 How Boston’s season ends 19:19 Celtics starting unit 25:22 Most likely to overachieve 27:20 Who will Boston play in Opener & Christmas? 30:08 Celtics next trade target 33:50 Most likely Summer Forecast prediction to change Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, July 30th. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin Ainge is the Boston Celtics Director of Player Personnel. 4:04 Are C’s better than last year? 6:33 Gordon Hayward as Plan A 11:22 Celts rotation in 2017-18 16:15 Why Jayson Tatum was tops on Boston’s NBA Draft board 22:10 Ainge’s impressions of NBA Summer League 24:02 Changes to Sports Science staff 27:17 C’s roster turnover & dilemmas 31:01 Shane Larkin & Daniel Theis signings Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, July 23rd. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hall of Fame NBA Reporter David Aldridge works for Turner Sports. Twitter: @daldridgetnt Danny Leroux hosts realGMRadio on the CLNS Media Network. Twitter: @DannyLeroux 2:10 Did the Boston Celtics have the best NBA off-season? 6:13 Inside story of Gordon Hayward recruitment 11:02 How Boston has closed game w/ Cleveland Cavaliers 14:00 CLNS Media Network ANNOUNCEMENT 18:33 How good does Hayward make Boston’s offense? 23:52 Celts rotation predictions 29:01 Jayson Tatum: Most impressive at #NBASummer? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, July 16th. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Murphy writes for the Boston Herald as a Boston Celtics beat reporter. Twitter: @Murf56 7:45 Favorite Avery Bradley moment 13:15 Celts revamped roster 17:00 Kelly Olynyk signs w/ Miami Heat 24:15 Stevens’ impact on Gordon Hayward 32:00 Jayson Tatum impressions Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, July 9th. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan Valenti serves as the host of Celtics Roundtable on the CLNS Media Network. Twitter @EvanValenti 0:25 Where does Gordon Hayward go? 7:05 Why Boston is Hayward’s best fit 14:45 Celtics Plan B 17:52 Where Celts stand in East with and without Hayward 23:10 Ante Zizic as Boston’s rebounding solution 29:25 Paul George to OKC Thunder; Does Danny Ainge deserve blame? 38:23 Trading Avery Bradley and/or Jae Crowder Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, July 2nd. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Goodman is a basketball insider for the Worldwide Leader. Follow him on Twitter @GoodmanESPN 2:07 Inside story on Boston Celtics selecting Jayson Tatum 5:30 Is Tatum the best player in NBA Draft? 9:51 Why Boston passed on Markelle Fultz 14:22 Did Josh Jackson steer himself from Boston? 20:11 Celts 2nd Round selections 22:42 Celtics NBA Draft grade 34:00 Likelihood C’s sign Gordon Hayward or Blake Griffin Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, June 25th. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Vecenie hosts the Game Theory podcast on CLNS Media and covers the NBA Draft for Sporting News & VICE Sports. 0:59 Gordon Hayward or Blake Griffin? 4:38 Ante Zizic & fixing Boston Celtics rebounding 12:31 Trading for Jimmy Butler or Paul George 17:40 Can Celts compete w/ Cleveland Cavaliers & Golden State Warriors in 2018? 21:49 Predicting Kelly Olynyk’s contract 25:25 Why Boston deals #1 30:23 Markelle Fultz 35:02 Josh Jackson 40:39 Who is #2 on Celtics Draft board? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, June 18th. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abby Chin is the courtside reporter for the Boston Celtics on CSN. Twitter: @tvabby 0:52 Isaiah Thomas A 7:49 Al Horford A- 14:41 Marcus Smart B 23:01 Jae Crowder B+ 26:08 Kelly Olynyk B+ 30:56 Jaylen Brown B+ 35:43 Gerald Green B+ 38:25 Terry Rozier / Jonas Jerebko / Amir Johnson / Tyler Zeller / James Young 41:04 Avery Bradley A- Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, June 11th. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Forsberg covers the Boston Celtics for the Worldwide Leader. Twitter: @espnforsberg 2:59 Top 3 Favorite Celtics seasons 6:50 Summer Forecast prediction recap 11:33 Did Boston’s poor rebounding ever hurt them? 17:05 Signature wins for the 2016-17 NBA season 23:24 Why Brad Stevens experiments w/ lineups every season 27:49 Revisiting the 2017 NBA trade deadline 31:11 Did the Celts HAVE to beat the Chicago Bulls? 37:47 Importance of defeating Washington Wizards 42:31 Game 3 W v Cleveland Cavaliers 45:00 2017 NBA Draft Lottery Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, June 4th. Celtics Beat is presented by Zip Recruiter and Casper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Winer serves as host of NBA Gametime on NBAtv & Turner Sports. Twitter: @matt_winer 2:32 Was Cleveland Cavaliers v Boston Celtics the worst Conference Finals ever? 8:35 Are the Celts REALLY harder to guard than the Golden State Warriors? 11:07 New national vantage point of Boston after NBA Playoffs 16:09 How the Celts can beat the Cavs in 2018 21:35 Why 2017 was the best season in a decade 26:03 Value of experience in NBA Playoffs 31:50 THANKS YOUs for 2016-17 & contest giveaway Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, May 28th. Celtics Beat is presented by Zip Recruiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Vecenie hosts The Game Theory Podcast on CLNS Media and writes for Sporting News. Twitter: @Sam_Vecenie 1:45 Message from Larry H. Russell 11:00 Cavs & Celtics talent gap 19:15 Can Boston do anything to slow LeBron James? 24:25 Why the Celts SHOULD NOT trade the #1 overall pick in NBA Draft 35:45 Do Celtics consider Lonzo Ball? 39:45 Listener question! Can Celtics sign a big-name free agent? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, May 21st. Celtics Beat is presented by Zip Recruiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Eagle serves as play-by-play for the NBA Playoffs on TNT, the NFL on CBS, March Madness, and is the voice of the Brooklyn Nets on the YES Network. 2:10 Game Six: Tip your cap to John Wall 5:00 Wizards role players are cold 9:30 Eagle: We’ll remember the final moments of this series 14:45 Avery Bradley isn’t getting enough recognition 25:00 Al Horford is a flat out winner 34:30 Keys for both teams for Game Seven Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, May 14th. Celtics Beat is presented by Zip Recruiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace Buckner covers the Washington Wizards for the Washington Post. Twitter: @CandaceDBuckner 1:13 How Wiz feel after Game 3 4:17 Why Bojan Bogdanovic is key going forward 8:27 What’s given Wiz rebounding advantage 15:08 Inside Boston-Washington bad blood 19:01 Wiz gameplan guarding Isaiah Thomas 24:36 Previewing Game 4 33:01 Who will win the series? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, May 7th. Celtics Beat is presented by Blue Apron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Beck writes for Bleacher Report. Twitter: @HowardBeck 1:52 Boston Celtics def. Chicago Bulls in six 4:07 Challenges presented by John Wall & Bradley Beal11:30 "What if..." Rajon Rondo was healthy?15:20 Why C's need Isaiah Thomas v Washington Wizards19:45 How the Toronto Raptors can beat the Cleveland Cavaliers34:30 Beck: Playing the San Antonio Spurs is like playing "Whack-a-Mole" Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 30th. Celtics Beat is presented by Blue Apron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Gorman is the voice of the Boston Celtics. Twitter: @celticsvoice 2:15 Kevin Garnett voicemail 4:27 Why the Celts are now favored to win the series 20:44 Mike Gorman live from Chicago Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 23rd. Celtics Beat is presented by Blue Apron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick is the President of BBall Breakdown and bballbreakdown.com. Twitter: @bballbreakdown 2:28 Chicago Bulls better WITHOUT Dwayne Wade? 7:03 Don’t trap Isaiah Thomas to slow down Boston Celtics O 14:17 Blueprint to Bulls offense 18:55 Keys to cracking Celtics defense 24:33 Worst #1 seed in NBA Playoffs history? 30:08 Strengths & weaknesses in Bulls D 32:00 Prediction & Eastern Conference outlook 38:11 Game 2 tickets giveaway Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 16th. Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave McMenamin is an NBA reporter for ESPN. Twitter: @mcten 0:22 Conclusion of Boston Celtics regular season 2:58 Blueprint to beat the Celtics 6:48 Why Boston will win a playoff series 9:39 NBA Playoffs Game 2 Ticket Giveaway 13:33 Is there a ceiling on Boston’s season? 16:48 Al Horford & Isaiah Thomas career struggles v Cleveland 23:40 Cavs’ regular season disinterest 29:52 What injury could Cavs not afford? 33:10 NBA playoffs schedule release Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 9th. Celtics Beat is presented by Blue Apron and SeatGeek. Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Gotham is the President of the Boston Celtics. 0:22 Brad Stevens postgame v Magic 2:48 Celtics most clutch team in NBA? 6:00 The glaring flaws of Boston’s rim protection & bench 10:30 Cavs ticket giveaway 15:15 Honoring Ray Allen & 08 Celtics 20:07 Best nightly crowds in New Garden 26:14 Oncourt disappointments 30:02 Advertisements on jerseys and possibly parquet floor 38:12 Team President’s message to fans Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 2nd. Celtics Beat is presented by Blue Apron and SeatGeek. Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Ryan authored Scribe: My Life in Sports and numerous other books after writing for the Boston Globe from 1968-2012. Twitter: @GlobeBobRyan 0:54 Isaiah Thomas locker room audio on Devin Booker’s 70 points 4:48 Larry Bird podcast 10:58 Ryan on Boston’s push for East #1 overall seed 14:49 Al Horford’s improved play 18:57 Comparisons to 2002 22:38 Top 5 favorite Celtics teams ever 25:18 How Marcus Smart & Kelly Olynyk remain net-plusses 30:21 Best players in NCAA Tournament 33:51 Miami Heat preview 37:27 Brad Stevens lack of long winning streaks Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 26th. Celtics Beat is presented by MyBookie.ag (CODE: CB50), and SeatGeek. Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Lee writes for The Vertical on Yahoo! Sports. Twitter: @MrMichaelLee. Chris Forsberg is the Boston Celtics beat reporter for The Worldwide Leader. Twitter: @ESPNForsberg 0:51 Fabled Al Horford criticism 5:48 Boston’s emerging D 11:10 Is there a path to NBA Finals? 17:49 Marcus Smart’s (very poor) shooting 23:00 Gerald Green the next Glen McDonald/Nate Robinson? 25:38 76ers trap game & prediction 28:39 NBA players complaining about scheduling 32:07 Wizards struggling defense & bench 36:48 Are Wiz & Celts darkhorse title contenders? 41:39 Washington as Boston’s worst matchup 46:17 Lee’s prediction for Celts-Wiz on 3/20 & playoffs Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 19th. Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, (CODE: CELTICSBEAT), MyBookie.ag (CODE: CB50), and SeatGeek. Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leon Powe won a World Championship for the Boston Celtics in 2008 and was a five-year NBA veteran. Twitter: @Leon_Powe 0:25 Celtics get blown out in Denver after big win v Golden State Warriors 2:45 How Celts won the title in 2008 without a set rotation 6:40 Brad Stevens continued lineup experimentation 11:55 Why did Jaylen Brown struggle at Cal? 15:15 Powe consulting Danny Ainge on drafting Jaylen 18:00 Is coaching to blame for Boston’s poor rebounding? 23:12 Are the Chicago Bulls the worst matchup for Celts in NBA Playoffs? 27:35 Bulls PreGame & Prediction 30:40 Is Isaiah Thomas in a funk or tired? 34:30 Cavs v Celts Tickets Giveaway 35:56: MAILBAG: NCAA frosh w/ highest ceiling/Danny Ainge non-trades/Kelly Olynyk/Worst Celtics Regular Season Losses Ever BONUS: Worst President in United States history Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 12th. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper, (CODE: CELTICS), MyBookie.ag (CODE: CB50), and SeatGeek. Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann Meyers Drysdale was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993 and is the Vice President of the Phoenix Suns as well as the team’s color commentator on FOX Sports Arizona. Twitter: @AnnMeyers Sam Vecenie covers the NBA Draft & NCAA for The Sporting News, Vice and hosts The Game Theory Podcast on CLNS Radio. Twitter: @Sam_Vecenie 0:31 Were Celts vindicated not parting w/ #NetsPick? 4:23 How this draft is different from hyped 2014 class 5:52 Is Marcus Smart the best player from ‘14 Lottery? 10:12 Lonzo Ball v Markelle Fultz 15:36 Is Josh Jackson a bad fit in Boston? 20:40 Where #NetsPick ranks as an asset overall in NBA 22:22 Boston’s Top 4 Big Board 26:15 Emergence of Jaylen Brown 29:05 Al Horford’s struggles in low block 36:01 Suns PreGame 45:33 Why did Suns trade Isaiah Thomas? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 5th. Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, and SeatGeek. Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Bulpett serves as the Boston Celtics beat reporter for the Boston Herald. Twitter @SteveBHoop 0:25 Danny Ainge’s lucky non-moves 3:58 Why trading for Paul George makes no sense 8:24 Sources: Ainge hell-bent on preserving max salary slot to pursue certain player 13:00 Could Celtics trade Isaiah Thomas? 21:45 Why Boston did not pursue DeMarcus Cousins 27:19 Did Brad Stevens squash DMC deal? 31:10 Reasons Boston did not address rebounding & depth 35:50 Value of Jaylen Brown & ‘17 Nets pick 42:16 Magic Johnson taking over Lakers Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 26th. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Pelton is an NBA analyst for ESPN. Twitter @kpelton Chris Forsberg is the Boston Celtics beat reporter for the Worldwide Leader. Twitter: @ESPNForsberg 0:53 Gary Payton for Ray Allen & famous NBA trade deadline deals 4:06 Jimmy Butler to Celts? 7:04 Where does 2017 Nets pick rank amongst all NBA trade assets? 11:40 Should Boston “go for it?” this year? 15:55 Best Boston trade chips (Jaylen Brown, 2018 Nets pick, Terry Rozier and more) 22:05 Pelton’s 3 best trades for Celtics 27:32 Ticket giveaway details 31:30 Is Boston’s home crowd best in NBA? 37:25 Is Isaiah Thomas a top-10 player? 40:01 How much will Al Horford contract impact Celtics cap? 46:15 Does Brad Stevens deserve credit for Boston’s success in short-rest situations? 49:32 Celts season ticket holder letter Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 19th. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serena Winters is the Los Angeles Lakers beat reporter for LakersNation.com and a contributor to Spectrum SportsNet. Twitter: @SerenaWinters Derek Bodner hosts Sixers Beat on CLNS Radio and covers the Philadelphia 76ers and NBA Draft for DraftExpress. Twitter: @DerekBodnerNBA Bob Ryan is a longtime sports scribe for the Boston Globe. Twitter: @GlobeBobRyan 0:36 Celtics week & show synopsis 4:50 Does the NBA “need” Lakers/Celtics/Sixers to be good? 9:30 Primer of 76ers & Lakers 12:02 LHR on why Sixers will reach title contender status first 16:03 Bodner on LA 18:50 Winters on Boston 21:56 Why the Celts are in best position of all 25:25 How far away are Lakers? 32:15 Isaiah Thomas is really 5’7” 34:12 Are Celts a Jimmy Butler or Paul George away from contention? 41:35 Why Boston should not trade Nets pick 45:30 Is this roster a bridge group? 50:20 Is Isaiah Thomas having the best offensive season in Boston history? Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 12th. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corey Maggette played 14 years in the NBA and currently the Basketball Operations Regional Liaison for the NBA. He also provides analysis for the Los Angeles Clippers on FOX Sports West. Twitter: @Corey_Maggette 0:30 Carmelo Anthony to Boston Celtics? 3:45 Brad Stevens coaching NBA All Star Game & other misc. Celts storylines 5:40 Crowds at Boston Garden 7:37 Ticket giveaway details 9:20 Al Horford’s struggles in post 12:15 Are Celts due for a funk? 17:07 Jaylen Brown’s development and other positive breakthroughs 19:27 Paul Pierce Documentary 25:40 LA Clippers primer 27:30 Differences in Clipps w/o Chris Paul 32:05 Maggette on IT’s emergence 36:11 Can Clippers bigs take advantage of Boston? 37:20 Is LA leading Melo destination? 42:00 Prediction Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 5th. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin McHale serves as an analyst for Turner Sports and is one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History and Three-Time World Champion Member of the Boston Celtics. Adam Himmelsbach is the Celts beat reporter for The Boston Globe. Twitter: @Adam Himmelsbach 0:20 GE Ads on Boston Celtics jerseys 4:35 Assessing Brad Stevens coaching 6:03 How did Stevens handle Marcus Smart incident? 8:50 Which Celtics player is Smart questioning? 10:45 How does Stevens hide Isaiah Thomas on defense? 14:41 Suggestions for Stevens in fixing C’s D 16:56 Why do Celts continue experimenting lineups this late in season? 21:45 Paul Pierce documentary on CLNS Radio 25:25 1986 Boston Celtics v 2017 Golden State Warriors 29:17 Does Kevin McHale have regrets playing through foot injury in ‘87? 32:45 Advice for Danny Ainge/Celts 37:27 Should Paul Pierce replace McHale on all-time Celtics team? 38:45 Final takes on McHale comments Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, January 29th. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Grande is the Boston Celtics radio play-by-play voice on 98.5 FM The Sports Hub. Twitter: @SeanGrandePBP 1:07 Obscure Boston Celtics start-times 3:18 Formula and Tyler Zeller, James Young, Jordan Mickey, Demetrius Jackson 4:41 Gerald Green 6:56 Jaylen Brown 9:15 Jonas Jerebko 11:22 Terry Rozier 14:37 Amir Johnson 19:07 Kelly Olynyk 26:40 Marcus Smart 28:25 Jae Crowder 31:25 Al Horford 33:55 Isaiah Thomas 40:40 Avery Bradley Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, January 22nd. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate Duncan hosts Dunc’d On and the Twitter NBA Show. Twitter: @NateDuncanNBA. Chris Vivlamore is the Atlanta Hawks beat reporter for the AJC. Twitter: @CVivlamoreAJC. Kevin Pelton is an NBA analyst for ESPN. Twitter: @kpelton 1:25 Celtics-Pistons ticket giveaway 2:05 Has Al Horford lost a step? 3:30 Does Horford not want to play C? 8:05 Why the Hawks weren’t happy w/ Horford declining rebounding 11:45 Has Boston leapfrogged Atlanta in East? 15:15 What to make of Celtics clutch play? 24:30 Worst of Eastern Conference 28:25 Race for 8th playoff spot 31:48 Worst playoff series matchup for Celts 33:10 Second half risers? 37:50 % of C’s being in ECF 42:17 What Celts could use to move into upward in East 49:00 Celtics v Cavs? BONUS: Kevin Pelton on Marcus Smart Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, January 15th. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick is the President of BBall Breakdown and bballbreakdown.com. Twitter: @BballBreakdown 3:06 Why Boston Celtics D is underachieving 8:40 Is it concerning opposing guards are having big games v Celts? 10:00 Al Horford’s decline and why Kelly Olynyk should take some of his minutes 24:55 Celts rebounding struggles 33:50 What makes the Celts offense great 38:45 Importance of Avery Bradley and why you can’t fully trust defensive stats 42:30 IT’s place in NBA & comparison with Allen Iverson 46:00 Is this best set of guards in NBA history? 49:35 Independent media v national basketball media Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, January 8th. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Draper is the host of Boston Celtics Pre & Post-Game Live on Comcast Sports Net. Twitter: @KyleDraperTV Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, January 1st. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin Ainge is the Boston Celtics Director of Player Personnel. 2:45 January ticket giveaway details 3:50 Austin Ainge on the new CBA 6:00 On the 2017 NBA Draft 7:45 General takeaways on season thus far 11:50 Marcus Smart’s and organizational vantage point of his development 22:00 How has Avery Bradley improved so much in seven years? 26:20 What did Celts think they were getting when they first made IT trade? 28:20 Can you win with Isaiah Thomas as #1 option? 35:00 Disappointments from this season so far 36:03 What qualifies a successful season? 37:00 Urgency to win now 47:12 Celtics-Knicks Pre-Game Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and American Farmer’s Network. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, December 25th. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie Ready is the television color commentator for the Charlotte Hornets. Twitter: @StephanieReady. Chris Forsberg is the Boston Celtics beat reporter for ESPN. Twitter: @ESPNForsberg. Boston Celtics Pre-Game conducted with Surya Fernandez, who is the Miami Heat’s SB Nation blog’s Site Manager. Twitter: @SuryaHeatNBA 1:50 Stephanie Ready on Celts D 5:10 How the C’s beat the Hornets 12:10 Where do Celts & Hornets rank in Eastern Conference? 17:20 Dec 27 Grizzlies Tickets Giveaway 19:40 Is Jaylen Brown’s defense legit? 21:25 Why can’t Celtics beat good teams in clutch? 29:10 Boston’s AWFUL second quarters 34:05 Celts defensive statistics equivalent to last year 36:40 Should Jonas Jerebko start? 43:00 Marcus Smart with starting unit 51:00 Miami Heat Pregame Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and American Farmer’s Network. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, December 18th. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Armstrong is the TV color commentator for the Toronto Raptors. Sam Sheehan is a redditor and cap and stats aficionado. Twitter: @SamSheehan. Adam Joseph covers the OKC Thunder for SB Nation and joins LHR for Boston Celtics Pre-Game. Twitter: @AdamJosephSport 3:55 Ticket giveaway details 4:51 Jack Armstrong 6:15 How Toronto guards exploit Boston’s perimeter D 10:15 Is Raptors D elite? 14:58 Why the Celts are Toronto’s biggest roadblock to ECF 16:30 Boston Celtics needs 23:22 Why the Celtics CANNOT be overly aggressive in trade market 24:40 Why Danny Ainge will make a ‘big move’ in next 12 months 26:42 Will the Celtics be able to afford a max free agent this summer? 30:52 Who the Celtics will target in trade market and free agency 34:45 If Celts sign max free agent, who can they keep on current roster? 44:46 Andrew Bogut only Celts trade target? 47:39 Value of Tyler Zeller’s contract 49:36 Oklahoma City Thunder Pre-Game 54:32 Prediction Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and American Farmer’s Network. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, December 11th. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Goodman is a basketball insider for ESPN. The preeminent draft expert in the country, Jeff joins Celtics Beat as part of a yearly tradition to primer highly touted college basketball draft prospects for this year’s NBA Draft. Twitter: @GoodmanESPN 2:35 Ticket giveaway information 4:33 Jeff Goodman joins the show 6:30 Is Isaiah Thomas an elite point guard? 8:20 Harry Giles 11:18 Who should Celtics take #1 overall? 12:30 Scouting reports on Markelle Fultz, Dennis Smith, Lonzo Ball, Malik Monk, Jayson Tatum, Josh Jackson & more 28:08 Boston’s strategy w/ remaining two Nets lotto picks 33:00 Evaluation of Kelly Olynyk, Marcus Smart & Jaylen Brown 47:01 NCAA Final Four predictions 49:02 Mailbag on Andrew Bogut, Celts off-season plans, Jonas Jerebko and whether Al Horford should’ve played in Miami Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and American Farmer’s Network. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, December 4th. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Smith covers the NBA for realGM and the Boston Celtics for CelticsBlog. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA Ryan Bernardoni covers the Celts with a specialization on roster building, the CBA and the salary cap for ESPN’s True Hoop blog, CelticsHub. Twitter: @dangercart 3:50 Jae Crowder & locker room audio 8:12 Keith Smith on Al Horford’s early season impact 10:50 Fixing the Celtics second unit 12:45 Kelly Olynyk struggles & his importance 15:48 Terry Rozier’s development 17:00 Celtics 2nd Quarter Statistics 20:30 Marcus Smart’s improved playmaking 23:15 Should the Celts bench Jaylen Brown? 26:12 Upcoming week prediction 31:00 Ticket Giveaway & new contest 34:54 Celts team weaknesses 36:30 Boston’s strategy in trades w/ salary cap in mind 40:17 Trading for Andrew Bogut; Should C’s wait? 43:18 Pressure for Celts to trade assets? 44:55 Other trade targets 49:00 Isaiah Thomas: One of best trades in Celtics history? 51:40: 2001 Allen Iverson v. 2017 IT4 54:59 What to be thankful for Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and American Farmer’s Network. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, November 27th. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Leroux is the host of realGM Radio, Dunc’d On, Locked on Warriors, and the Twitter NBA Show. He also contributes to Sporting News and The Athletic. Twitter: @DannyLeRoux 2:21 Ticket giveaways 5:12 How Golden State Warriors smothered the Boston Celtics in Friday’s 3rd quarter. 8:50 Is Boston’s defense an issue? 12:06 Primary concerns for Celts 16:25 Targeting Andrew Bogut and would he would bring 23:05 Isaiah Thomas and his place in NBA 29:05 Dubs intensity level in regular season going forward 34:15 Draymond Green comments 36:10 Boston’s improved crunch time play 43:57 Al Horford return v Detroit Pistons & future impact 45:28 LeBron James & Phil Jackson Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and American Farmer’s Network. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, November 20h. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons legend and current analyst for NBAtv joins Larry H. Russell to discuss his protege Jaylen Brown’s performance thus far after some recent struggles. LHR also recaps the week that was, opens the mailbag and brings back Around the NBA in 5. Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, and American Farmer’s Network. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, November 13th. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave McMenamin of ESPN returns to discuss Thursday’s Cleveland Cavaliers victory over the Boston Celtics on national TV. LHR recaps the remainder of the week and conducts the pre-game segment against the Denver Nuggets with Justin Poulin. Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, and American Farmer’s Network. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, November 6th. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Forsberg of ESPN Boston is in studio to discuss the Boston Celtics opening week of the 2016-17 NBA campaign with games against the Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, and Charlotte Hornets. Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, and American Farmer’s Network. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, October 30th, 2016 at 9 AM ET. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices