Celtics Beat

It’s our last show on Saturday before the big move to Sunday afternoons. Unfortunately, it was another demoralizing week for the Boston Celtics and their fans. There was nothing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend. It was same old, same old. More losses and more blown leads. The Baseline crew of Cal Lee and Warren Shaw are here to make sense of it. Cal and Warren will be joined by SB Nation and About.com’s Kevin O’Connor. Kevin is most noted for his work over at Celtics Blog, including his most recent column today about Rajon Rondo needing a sports psychologist. Will that clear Rondo’s woes? And what about Avery Bradley? We know Kevin is a big fan. And do the Celtics have a snowball's chance in hell against San Antonio tomorrow? Cal and Warren also go Around the NBA in 5. So tune into Celtics Beat -- available for download in iTunes and Stitcher this Saturday.. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another week, another string of bad losses by the Boston Celtics highlighted by bad defense. Yes, the Celtics did get a win this week, but we all know who that was against. After giving up 118 points in a loss to the Phoenix Suns earlier in the week, the Celtics got scorched by Marc Gasol and the shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies last night. Is it already time to push the panic button? Host Larry H. Russell seems to think so. The team doesn’t seem to have what it takes to execute at the end of games and to commit to a collective defensive identity. While the games may be close now, LHR tells you why he believes that is going to be a recipe for disaster. While there haven’t been many highlights for the Celtics on the court this year, there have been many highlights on the Celtics Beat podcast. The Celts were in Memphis last night to take on the best team in the NBA. How were these Grizzlies put together? Can they maintain this pace and compete for a championship? And what’s Marc Gasol’s future? LHR has the pleasure to speak with General Manager of the Memphis Grizzlies, as well as former Boston Celtics executive, Chris Wallace. There’s a lot to discuss. And yes, LHR will have time for Around the NBA in 5. So tune into Celtics Beat -- available for download in iTunes and Stitcher this Saturday at 2 PM ET. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How bout them Boston Celtics? Better than you anticipated, huh? The Celtics have gotten off to a respectable start at 3-5. For them. And Larry H. Russell is here to talk about it. Two very special guests will join Celtics Beat. The first is Adam Kaufman, he of his very own Boston Celtics podcast - Celtics @ 7, as well as boston.com. Adam and LHR will talk about the Celtics and their two tough losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers this week. Is it time to become concerned over all these blown leads? Who’s responsible for it? And what the heck is up with this defense? What defense? LHR will also welcome back Eddie Johnson to the show. The 17-year NBA veteran is the Phoenix Suns color commentator for FOX Sports Arizona. LHR will preview the Celtics tilt with the Phoenix Suns on Monday with Eddie. Don't be surprised if there's some bonus conversation in there with the colorful Eddie Johnson as well. And yes, LHR will have time for Around the NBA in 5. So tune into Celtics Beat -- available for download in iTunes and Stitcher this Saturday at 2 PM ET. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2014-15 NBA season is more than underway and things have gotten off to a rocky start for the Boston Celtics. It doesn’t get any easier as they head into a matchup with one of the best teams in the league -- the Chicago Bulls. Hosts Jared Weiss and “Stats” Adam Lowenstein will look back at the week that was for the Boston Celtics. While the team may not be playing well record wise, some individual performances have stood out, most notably Rajon Rondo. Is this a precursor to a lengthy career with the Celtics or is he just inflating his trade value? Jared will sit down with Jay King of Mass Live to preview tonight’s game in Chicago. Do the Celtics stand a chance? Jared and Jay will discuss tonight’s game, the state of the team, and more in their conversation. There’s a lot going on around the league too. As always, Around the NBA in 5 is a Celtics Beat staple and Jared and Adam will offer their takes on the key storylines surrounding the Association. So tune into Celtics Beat -- available for download in iTunes and Stitcher this Saturday at 2 PM ET. Powered by CLNS Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2014-2015 NBA Season is finally underway and Celtics Beat on CLNS Radio brings you the highlights of a fun opening week including a recap of the Celtics impressive opening night win over the Brooklyn Nets. Hosts Rich Conte and Andre Snellings talk about that opening night win and preview tonight's first road game of the season in Houston against Dwight Howard, James Harden and the rest of the Rockets. Rich and Andre are joined by guest Marc D'Amico of Celtics.com. Join us at 2pm this Saturday for Celtics Beat exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we go: the 2014-15 NBA season is upon us. In this special edition NBA preview show for 2015, host Larry H. Russell will stick his neck out there and look into his crystal ball for a prognosis on the Boston Celtics and the NBA in the coming eight months. LHR won’t be alone. Special guest Ryan McNeill of HoopsAddict.com will stop by to preview this coming NBA season as well. Ryan is a credentialed member of the media covering the Toronto Raptors up in the Air Canada Centre, so Ryan will share his thoughts and insights with LHR and the Celtics Beat audience. Are the Celtics really going to be as bad as LHR feels they will be? What would this mean for Brad Stevens’ future? The Larry O’Brien Trophy: Is it really Cleveland’s to lose? Where will the challenge come from out West? And what about lottery reform? Is it a good or bad thing that it went down the drain? LHR discusses this with Ryan and more as they preview the 2015 NBA season on this special edition show of Celtics Beat. And it wouldn’t be a special edition show without a special edition of Around the NBA in 5. LHR tackles some of the CLNS Radio’s NBA beat staff’s bold predictions on the 2014-15 NBA campaign. So tune into this week’s edition of Celtics Beat. Available this Saturday, October 25th for download at 2 PM ET on iTunes and Stitcher. Powered by CLNS Radio. Available this Saturday October 25th, 2014 on iTunes and Stitcher. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roto Wire NBA fantasy analyst Marc Roberts joins CLNS Radio's Jared Weiss and Andre Snellings to preview the 14-15 NBA Fantasy season. They discussed the surprising fantasy star on the Boston Celtics and discussed the merits of Dwight Howard as a fantasy superstar. They also broke down the effect on the league that Kevin Durant's injury wil have and how to do your fantasy draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Training camp has started and the NBA Preseason is underway. The Celtics opened the preseason slate with a couple of blowout wins over division rivals Philadelphia and New York. Celtics Beat takes a look ahead at what the upcoming season may hold in store. Hosts Rich Conte and Dr. Andre Snellings of Rotowire are joined by the Associated Press' Brian Mahoney as they dig into the major NBA storylines heading into the regular season including the newest superteam in Cleveland and which teams might surprise and which might disappoint. Rich and Dre also preview the 2014-2015 NBA Season with their picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year and more. All this and Around the NBA in 5. So tune in to another edition of Celtics Beat. Available this Saturday October 11th, 2014 on iTunes and Stitcher. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boston Celtics Media Day was this past Monday September 29th and CLNS Radio had you covered. With our live blog located on clnsradio.com and our raw, uncut videos located on youtube.com/clnsradio -- your home for sports talk radio lapped the field. This week's edition of Celtics Beat dissects even further into this past Monday as we begin to really look forward to this 2014-15 Boston Celtics and NBA campaign. Host Larry H. Russell will be flying solo in this week's broadcast, but not for long. LHR will be joined by the Sporting News Sean Deveney. Yes, there will be Rajon Rondo talk. What's his future going forward? Will the Celtics abort their fireworks plan if Rondo is not in their future? And what would truly qualify for a successful season? All this and more, and oh yes, LHR has his takes too on this year's Celtics team. As well as Around the NBA in 5! So tune in to yet another edition of Celtics Beat. Available this Saturday October 4th, 2014 on iTunes and Stitcher. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pre-season coverage of the Boston Celtics and the NBA is underway. Teams are set to open up their training camps this coming week, and the Celtics have their very own media day this coming Monday. Hosts Rich Conte and Larry H. Russell will discuss the media coverage and fan interest regarding the Celtics. And who better to talk to in this subject than the Boston Globe’s Chad Finn. Chad has been covering the Boston sports media landscape since 2004 and Chad will take his shot at gauging the media coverage and fan interest for the 2015 Boston Celtics. Rich and LHR finish the show up by going Around the NBA in 5. So tune into Celtics Beat this Saturday afternoon, September 27th 2014. Or download the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA season is now rapidly approaching, and the questions are beginning to arise? Who’s staying and who’s going for the Boston Celtics? Hosts Jared Weiss and Larry H. Russell will break it all down on this week’s episode of Celtics Beat. Jared and LHR will be joined by Jared’s partner on the Garden Report and Comcast Sports Net New England’s own Jimmy Toscano. Jimmy will join J. Weiss and LHR to break down the seemingly broken down roster of the 2015 Boston Celtics. Is the starting center position Tyler Zeller’s to lose? Should we make of anything that Brandon Bass’ house is on the market? Do the non-guaranteed contract guys like Chris Babb and Chris Johnson have any chance? When, not if, will Marcus Thornton be traded? And, oh yeah, what about that Rajon Rondo guy? And there’s still plenty more to talk about. That’s why J. Weiss and LHR will go Around the NBA in 5 So tune into Celtics Beat this Saturday afternoon, September 21st 2014. Or download the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s getting to be that time in the NBA. The leaves are turning here in New England and that means one thing: NBA basketball and the Boston Celtics are right around the corner. Well, basketball season is almost here. Boston Celtics have a ton of roster questions and hosts Cal Lee and Warren Shaw of “The Baseline” NBA podcast are here to analyze discuss who stays or who may go Also this week we are joined by Tom Ziller, author of The Hook on SB Nation. Has Adam Silver handled the Atlanta Hawks and Danny Ferry situation with "kitten gloves"? Is there true "Zero Tolerance" in the NBA? Team USA is looking golden. Who’s responsible for that? Is Rajon Rondo deserving of a max deal by Boston in the same context as Paul Pierce? How Long a leash should Danny Ainge be given as Celtics GM And oh yeah, Around the NBA in 5 returns as well. So tune into Celtics Beat this Saturday afternoon, September 13th 2014. Or download the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2013-14 may not have been the most exciting season for the Boston Celtics, but it certainly was over at Celtics Beat on CLNS Radio. In just a few short months, Celtics Beat launched a mobile app, developed its own channels on iTunes and Stitcher, and became the highest rated Celtics podcast on the web. As a small token appreciation to the loyal audience that made this happen - CLNS Radio is proud to produce a “Best of Celtics Beat Show” for the 2013-14 season. Consider it an official closing of the book of this past NBA season as we gear up for 2014-15. Up first will be Jeff Goodman’s maiden voyage on Celtics Beat. Goodman’s first appearance came back on December 14th, 2013 -- and his future predictions and assessments are startingly accurate. Next will be a discussion at the halfway point of the NBA season. Ty Ray sat down with longtime NBA veteran and current ESPN broadcaster Jon Barry over All Star weekend. And lastly will be one of Larry H. Russell’s interviews with Brooklyn Nets and NCAA on CBS voice Ian Eagle. Tune in this Saturday at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat. Or download us on iTunes or Stitcher On Demand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to turn back the clock this week on Celtics Beat. In this very special edition show, Rich Conte will take a look back at one of the best, if not the best, team in Boston Celtics history. The 1973 Boston Celtics set a team record for most wins, 68, had the league MVP in Dave Cowens, but failed to capture a championship. During the Eastern Conference Finals, Hall of Famer John Havlicek separated his shoulder, and the Celtics were never able to overcome the injury -- succumbing to the eventual champion New York Knicks in seven games. Rich will have the pleasure to be joined by the legendary Bob Ryan. Ryan is arguably the greatest professional basketball scribe in North American sports. The 1972-73 Celtics was Ryan’s first year on the Celtics beat for the Boston Globe, and he has called that season his favorite in history. Rich and Bob will look back, reminisce, and analyze that season. So tune in this Saturday to a retro edition of Celtics Beat. Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We may be in the midst of the NBA’s doldrum season, but Celtics Beat on CLNS Radio is still giving you plenty of Boston Celtics and NBA talk. Hosts Rich Conte and Larry H. Russell will have the privilege to talk to the President of the Boston Celtics, Rich Gotham. Rich took over the post in April of 2007 and the organization has seen a tremendous amount of success both on and off the court in these past seven plus years. Rich will stop by to talk about the new changes to the TD Garden this fall, the new alternate logo, and oh yeah, the team itself. What should fans expect from the 2015 edition of the Boston Celtics and the franchise going forward? Are the Celtics in the right hands with Wyc Grousbeck and his ownership group alongside Danny Ainge and Coach Brad Stevens? Rich will discuss this and much more on this very special edition of Celtics Beat. And despite the slow months of the basketball season - there’s still plenty to discuss in the world of professional basketball. Team USA is off and running, but all everyone seems to be talking about is LeBron James. Like you’d expect anything else. On this week’s episode, Rich and LHR will dive into LeBron’s new low carb diet which has seemingly been the cause for his substantial weight loss over this summer. And of course, Rich and LHR go Around the NBA in 5. So tune into yet another edition Celtics Beat; this time on a new platform. Same time as always, 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Or catch us OnDemand on iTunes or Stitcher. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Its arrived Celtics Fans, The release of the 2014-2015 NBA Season Schedule. Cal Lee and Warren Shaw go indepth on the Celtics schedule and how the first 13 games may be an outlier that will dictate a season to remember or a season to forget. After an overview of the State of the Celtics, we will be joined by TNT NBA Analyst Sekou Smith to give his take on the regular season matchups hes looking forward to, Why the LA Clippers maybe the most legitimate threat to the Spurs in the West and he may even hold out a crystal ball to predict how many wins the Celtics may walk away with this season Its our first time traveling around the NBA in 5, find out if we crashed and burned before the buzzer Sit back relax, kick up your greenies its Cal Lee and Warren Shaw navigating you through the NBA Saturday August 16, 2014 for another edition of Celtics Beat. Heard Excluisively on CLNS Radio For booking information, contact EP, Larry H. Russell at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, it’s here. Kevin Love is officially unofficially out of Minnesota and the boys at Celtics Beat are here to break it down. Rich Conte and “Stats” Adam Lowenstein will first be joined by Jerry Zgoda of the Minnesota Star Tribune. Jerry is the Minnesota Timberwolves beat reporter and he’ll have all the latest information on the official unofficial Kevin Love to Cleveland deal that is expected to be completed towards the end of the month. What does this mean for the NBA? Depressed as a Celtics fans? Even with the Celtics now well out of the NBA eye, there’s still plenty to talk about. Brian Robb of CBS Boston and Celtics Hub stops by the show once again to discuss the latest topics surrounding the Green Team. Rich and Adam of course go Around the NBA in 5. So tune in this Saturday, August 9th, 2014 for yet another edition of Celtics Beat at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What was left of the fireworks show is no fizzling out for the Boston Celtics. Rich Conte and Dr. Andre Snellings reunite to discuss the Celtics off-season thus far, the NBA Summer League, and the rest of the comings and goings in the NBA. Dr. Snellings attended the Summer League out in Vegas and will share his special insight on the show. While news on the Celtics front has quieted down a bit - the rest of the NBA is still roaring late into the dog days of summer. Longtime and legendary NBA scribe Peter Vecsey will stop by to fill everyone in on what in the heck is going on. Is Kevin Love a mortal lock to be in Cleveland? Would that make the Cavs the favorites? And what in the world is going on out in Los Angeles with the Lakers? Alas, Celtics Beat wouldn’t be Celtics Beat without your Celtics fix. Mass Live’s Jay King makes yet another appearance on the show to discuss the men in green. And of course, Rich and Dre go Around in the NBA in 5. 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

The fireworks show for the Boston Celtics has been canceled. Therefore, feel free to join the candle lighting over at Celtics Beat. Larry H. Russell may not have a co-pilot for this week’s show. But the business class section is full. Ian Eagle, voice of the Brooklyn Nets on the YES Network, as well as CBS Sports, joins LHR to talk about what’s going on in Brooklyn. What’s the deal with the former Celtics Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett? Is KG definitely coming back? Why did Pierce leave? And what the heck happened with Jason Kidd? And hey, should the Celtics expect anything from Marcus Thornton? Speaking of fireworks - it seems the only fireworks there’s been has been between Celtics blogosphere members and ESPN’s Jeff Goodman. Recently, Jeff has been very critical of Rajon Rondo and his game and some fans and members of the media haven’t been too keen to Jeff’s analysis. Is it warranted? Jeff appeared on Celtics Beat last December and his recent comments have only reinforced what he said on CLNS a few months ago. Jeff will have the floor to talk Rondo, Marcus Smart, Evan Turner, and what other rumors he’s been hearing regarding the Boston Celtics. So tune into yet another edition of Celtics Beat this Saturday July 26th at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We have a deal. Boston Celtics fans have finally gotten what they wanted - a trade. But is it the precursor to the fireworks? The Celtics have acquired Tyler Zeller, Marcus Thornton and a first round draft choice for their trade exception. Hosts Jared Weiss and Nick Gelso will break it all down on the latest episode of Celtics Beat. Jared and Nick also spoke to Jessica Camerato - Senior NBA writer for BasketballInsiders.com. What will the Celtics do if they can’t get Kevin Love? What’s Rondo’s future? There are few people in the Boston area more plugged-in to the Boston Celtics than Jess, so on this edition of Celtics Beat, listeners will get the latest lo-down. And there’s also quite a bit of news going on in the NBA world. Will LeBron James make a decision before the show airs on Saturday? Is he going back to Cleveland? Or staying put in Miami? Jared and Nick will cover that and more in Around the NBA in 5. So tune in this Saturday to another edition Celtics Beat on CLNS Radio at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Keep on truckin’. Rich Conte and “Stats” Adam Lowenstein host another packed edition of Celtics Beat. The Boston Celtics may be sitting at home, but some familiar faces are not. Doc Rivers’ Los Angeles Clippers are in a battle with Kevin Durant’s Oklahoma City Thunder. And Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett are in yet another playoff matchup with LeBron James and the Miami Heat. Nick Gelso had a chance to talk with Brooklyn Nets radio color commentator for Coach Tim Capstraw earlier in the day. Of course Nick talked to Coach Tim about Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett. What are their futures in not just Brooklyn, but the NBA? And would this season qualify as a failure if Brooklyn fails to advance past the second round of the postseason? Those draft choices that the Nets have to send over to Boston sure could look pretty. Need some Celtics fix? No sweat. Jay King of MassLive.com will call in and chat all things Celtics with Rich and Adam. And of course, Rich and Adam go Around the NBA in 5. 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

Alls quiet on the Boston Celtics front. But not on the NBA front. Not by a longshot. Ty Ray and Dr. Andre Snellings of Rotowire are here for your basketball fix this Saturday on Celtics Beat. Jeff Zillgitt, NBA reporter for USA Today, stops by to talk -- what else? Donald Sterling. What's the next chapter of this bizarre saga? And what about the Los Angeles Clippers now? How are they handling this? And is Doc Rivers' future truly up in the air? It begs the question as to why Rivers took the job in the first place. We'll ask Jeff for our audience to find out. And isn't this a Celtics' show? Of course it is! 10 year veteran on the Celtics beat, Scott Souza, of the Metro West Daily News pays a visit for your Celtics fix as we gear up for the first phase of their off-season -- the NBA Draft Lottery, held on May 20th. Tune in this Saturday, 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat. Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The virtual lounge's sports bar is packed. The world-reknowned Beats & Eats team of Ty Ray and Nick Gelso host this week's edition of Celtics Beat. The season is now over a week old for the Boston Celtics, and the off-season is now well under way. And Celtics Beat, once again, plays host to offering a forum for someone who knows what they are talking about. Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald will stop by to offer his insight on the Celtics season that was, as well as look forward to what is sure to be a busy off-season. There are a lot of questions regarding the Boston Celtics -- both on and off the court. And if there is anyone who has answers, it's the 30-year veteran of the Boston Celtics beat. Oh, and they're still playing NBA basketball, you know. Ty and Nick go Around the NBA in 5. So tune in this Saturday to Celtics Beat on CLNS Radio. 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cue Johnny Most: It's ALL OVER! IT'S ALLLLLL OVER! The 2014 season for the Boston Celtics is history. And hosts Rich Conte and "Stats" Adam Lowenstein will be here to wrap-it up in this special season recap edition of Celtics Beat. Sean Grande, a man who needs no introduction but we'll give him one anyways - radio voice of the Boston Celtics - stops by to talk about the 2014 season and the future of the team. What's ahead? Will we see more of this next year? Or will there be fireworks? Celtics Beat will also host CLNS Radio's own Jared Weiss and Jimmy Toscano of SB Nation and CSNNE. Jared and Jimmy just finished wrapping up yet another season of the Garden Report. They'll stop by to talk about that, as well as their thoughts on the season and the future of the Celts. Rich and Adam also have a special edition of Around the NBA in 5 - playoff prediction style. Tune into Celtics Beat Saturday, April 19th at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALL. MOST....THERE! Just a few more games left in this dreadful season for the Boston Celtics. But hosts Rich Conte and Dr. Andre Snellings of Rotowire are looking ahead. Rich and Dr. Snellings will be joined by Alex Kennedy, NBA Insider for BasketballInsiders.com. What are the futures of many key Celtics players such as their starting backcourt of Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley? What direction will the team take this off-season? Is Kevin Love a possibility? And how about help elsewhere, such as a rim protecting center in Omer Asik? One of the most connected members of the NBA media, Kennedy should give the Celtics Beat audience the answers. Whether they are answers they want to hear is another story. And while the Celtics horrific season is coming to an end, the real NBA season is just picking up with the NBA Playoffs right around the corner. Brian Mahoney of the Associated Press follows the league as close as anyone. Will Miami come out on top again? And what about the MVP race? In what has become nothing more than another LeBron James yearly coronation, will this be the year someone else finally wins it? Kevin Durant, perhaps? We'll ask Brian what his MVP ballot is. Rich and Dre cap off the show by going Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat. Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Might as well get someone on Celtics Beat who know what they’re talking about. Hosts Larry H. Russell and Rotowire’s Dr. Andre Snellings will be joined by Ian Eagle of CBS Sports and the YES Network. Ian has been providing play-by-play for CBS for the NCAA Tournament, as well as college basketball throughout the season. What has he seen so far? Is this tournament Florida’s to lose? What does he think of the draft prospects of some of the top rated players? Ian is also the voice of the Brooklyn Nets for the YES Network, so I’m sure LHR and Dre may nudge Ian for a few words regarding Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. LHR and Dr. Andre Snellings also touch on Larry’s three-part series that has been running on CLNSRadio.com all weekend: The Worst Members of the Boston Celtics ...Ever. With this painful Celtics season nearing its conclusion, well why don’t we antagonize ourselves even more? And of course, the Celtics Beat staple: Around the NBA in 5 Tune in this Saturday, April 5th 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat. Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can't bear to watch the Boston Celtics anymore, but still in dire need of your Celtics fix? No problem. Celtics Beat, the best Celtics podcast on the web, has you covered. In just 60 minutes. Ty Ray and Rotowire's Dr. Andre Snellings are in the house, and they got company. Good company. Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix will be the first to stop by. The same old burning question: Rajon Rondo's future in Boston - what is it? We're hearing all sorts of things from all different outlets of the media, and Chris has proven to be one of the most connected guys covering the NBA. What is he hearing? The guys will also talk about the NCAA tournament and its draft prospects with Chris - who will be writing mock drafts for sportsillustrated.com up until that marquee day in June. Once again, we have more. Editor-in-chief of ESPN's True Hoop Blog, Celtics Hub, as well as CBS Boston's Brian Robb will offer his takes as well. And yes, Ty and Dre go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday, 2 PM ET/11 AM PT, to Celtics Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best Boston Celtics podcast you'll find anywhere is still going strong. The team may continue to struggle, although that win over Miami on Wednesday was nice, but Celtics Beat is not. Celtics Beat is packed once again for 60 minutes with hosts Rich Conte and Larry H. Russell. LHR had a chat with Randy Auerbach earlier, and suffice to say - like her father Red, she's got a few things on her mind and she's not afraid to voice her opinions. LeBron James? Kobe Bryant? The Los Angeles Lakers? Phil Jackson to the New York Knicks? What are her thoughts on those entities? And how is she handling this Celtics season, and what are her feelings on the future outlook of the franchise? LHR will discuss all of this with Randy. There's more: Jay King of Mass Live will hop on to discuss how the team has been handling all these losses since the calendar flipped to the New Year. They may be saying all the right things, but ... And it'd be interesting to find out what Rajon Rondo really feels about now as well as his future in Boston. Lastly, Rich and LHR go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat. Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think there's not plenty to talk about regarding the Boston Celtics? Think again. Rich Conte and Dr. Andre Snellings of Rotowire host an absolute loaded edition of Celtics Beat on The Ides of March. First, they'll speak to David Wesley, currently serving as the New Orleans Pelicans color commentator on FOX Sports New Orleans. David was a 14 year NBA veteran, and former Celtic. Rich, Dr. Snellings, and David will discuss the Pelicans and Celtics rebuilding efforts, Anthony Davis' place amongst the NBA's best, his years in Boston and Rick Pitino's decision to not re-sign him, and yes, tanking. With David being a member of the infamous 1997 Celtics squad, he'd seem to be an expert on the issue. There's more: Sean Deveney, National NBA writer for Sporting News will hop on. Sean is one of the most plugged-in NBA journalists, particularly with the Celtics. He'll let the audience know how the Celtics organization feels about this season, where the rebuilding stands, and also Rajon Rondo. What's his future with the team? Also, Sean recently broke a story regarding Kobe Bryant urging the Lakers to fire coach Mike D'Antoni at seasons end. Rich, Dre, and Sean will discuss that, Phil Jackson to the New York Knicks, and much more. And yes, Rich and Dre still have time to go Around the NBA in 5! Tune in this Saturday, March 15th at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat. Only on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 games to go for the Boston Celtics. Can't wait, can you? Neither can hosts Ty Ray and Larry H. Russell. Ty and LHR will talk about LHR's most recent column featured on CLNS Radio: Would the Boston Celtics be better off not winning the lottery? Should they be bold this summer and field a competitive team ASAP? Ty and LHR discuss. LHR will have an extended conversation with NBA TV's Brent Barry. Brent was the 1996 NBA Slam Dunk Champion, a 14 year NBA veteran, and a two time champion with the San Antonio Spurs. Brent currently serves as a studio analyst for NBA TV's NBA Gametime and he dropped by talk about some suggestions he'd make to new NBA commissioner Adam Silver, tanking in the NBA, the MVP race, LeBron James' place in history, and of course -- the Celtics. Tune in this Saturday 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat. Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 1st is finally here. The light is at the end of the tunnel. Spring is just around the corner, as is the end of one of the tougher Boston Celtics seasons for fans to endure in recent memory. The latest is a contreversy surrounding the team's star point guard Rajon Rondo. Rondo skipped traveling with the team last weekend in Sacramento so he could celebrate his birthday in Los Angeles. What to make of what has now been dubbed "BirthdayGate." Hosts Matt Rury and Larry H. Russell will share their thoughts. And hey, the Celtics got a win this week. But things won't get easier as a brutal March awaits. The Indiana Pacers are in town tonight, and Matt and LHR will pass it off to Rich Conte who had a chat with Pacers color commentator, Quinn Buckner. Quinn works for Fox Sports Indiana, was a 10 year NBA veteran, and won an NBA Championship in 1984 as a member of the Boston Celtics. Quinn will share his insights on the Pacers, the development of Paul George and Lance Stephenson, Larry Bird, Danny Ainge, Brad Stevens, and more. Matt and LHR will also go around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday, March 1st 2014 at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Only on CLNSRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2014 NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone. Rich Conte and Rotowire's Dr. Andre Snellings will have you covered as they recap Thursday's rather uneventful day in the NBA and for the Boston Celtics. Rich and Dr. Snellings will be joined by Comcast Sports Net New England's Kyle Draper. Kyle is the host of Celtics Pre-Game Live on CSNNE. Kyle had an exclusive interview with Danny Ainge on Comcast Sports Net in the hours following the trade deadline. He'll stop by to talk about why the Celtics didn't do anything on Thursday with Rich and Andre, as well as look ahead to the final stretch run of the season and a potential big summer for the Boston Celtics. Oh, and if you aren't aware. The Celtics are currently out West on a little rodeo. Rich and Dre will also go Around the NBA in 5. Yes, they'll be able to cram all that's happening around the NBA during one of its biggest weeks in just five minutes. Tune in this Saturday at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat. Heard only on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Celtics are at Heartbreak Hill of the Boston Marathon -- the NBA All Star Break. At 19-35, they ain't doing too good. Ty Ray and Rich Conte are back once again. They'll have plenty to talk about. After an undefeated week last week, the Celtics were only to squeeze one measly win out of the lowly Milwaukee Bucks while being blown out by the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs. Ty and Rich will also look ahead to the NBA's trade deadline. Who stays? Who goes? Who could come in? And what does the rest of the season have in store for the Celtics. Ty Ray will also chat with former NBA veteran and ESPN's Jon Barry. Ty and Jon will talk about the David Stern era, the new NBA commissioner Adam Silver, tanking in the NBA, LeBron's Mount Rushmore of NBA greats, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Boston Celtics, and so much more. And would Celtics Beat be Celtics Beat if Ty and Rich don't go Around the NBA in 5? Tune in this Saturday at 2 PM ET/11 PM PT. Only on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Popular tandem Ty Ray and Rich Conte unite to recap another week for the Boston Celtics. And finally, they have a winning week to talk about. Despite missing the Sacramento Kings game, Rajon Rondo seems to be rounding into form. Two near-triple doubles against the Magic and Sixers has Rondo looking the Rondo of old. The Celtics also saw some stellar performances from the likes of Jared Sullinger and Jeff Green this week as well. Ty and Rich will also be joined by Tom Ziller of SB Nation. Tom is the author of The Hook - a daily column that appears every morning on SBNation.com. Tom is also the founding editor of SacTown Royalty and will join Ty and Rich to discuss the Celtics' prior night matchup against the Sacramento Kings as well as the pressing topics in and around the NBA. And of course, Ty and Rich will go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday, 2/8 at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Only on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this very special edition of Celtics Beat, hosts Rich Conte and "Stats" Adam Lowenstein will look back on the careers of Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce in Boston. They will be joined by Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald as they reminiscence about the famed deal that brought Garnett to Boston back in July of 2007 and the next set of Celtics' glory years that were to come. Rich and Adam will also be joined by Tim Capstraw. Tim serves as the Brooklyn Nets color commentator on Sports Radio WFAN in New York. Tim will stop by Celtics Beat to talk about the deal that sent Garnett and Pierce to Brooklyn last summer, as well as the impacts they are having on this year's edition of the Nets. Tune in Saturday, January 25th at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT only on clnsradio.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NBA veteran and current Portland Trail Blazers color commentator joins Boston Celtics beat to preview tonight's Celtics and Blazers matchup in Portland. Tanking in the NBA is also discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Celtics Beat, Daniel Baker and Adam Lowenstein take a look at the season so far for the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics with Edge of Sports Radio co-host, Coach Kevin McNutt, a D.C. basketball legend! McNutt and the guys discuss the future of the Wizards' backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal and whether or not Rajon Rondo deserves a max contract. Coach McNutt, the author of Hooked on Hoops: Understanding Black Youths' Blind Devotion to Basketball, goes over his surprises - both positive and negative - for the NBA season so far as well. As the holidays approach, CLNS Radio's own locker room reporter, Jared Weiss checks in to talk about Celtics' head coach Brad Stevens' holiday plans and the impact of the Omer Asik trade that did not happen. Daniel and Adam try to figure out if anyone can beat the Pacers or Heat from the East on this week's edition of the Celtics Beat. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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CLNS Radio favorite Jay King returns! The Mass Live Celtics Beat writer talks all things Green with Celtics Beat hosts Ty Ray & Rich Conte. King will examine the state of the team and give us his pres-season impressions. Plus, Ty and Rich will give you their own take on not just the Celtics but the rest of the NBA. It's Celtics Beat, Saturday at 2pm est. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that preseason NBA games have finally begun, the season is so close you can almost taste it! Daniel Baker and "Stats" Adam Lowenstein continue to preview the regular season for the Boston Celtics on Saturday from 2-3pm Eastern Time. They'll be joined by SLAMonline writer - and Philadelphia 76ers junkie - Jake Fischer at 2:30 to examine one of the Celtics' biggest rivals and the main story lines for the entire league. Plus, it wouldn't be a full season without a dose of fantasy! SiriusXM and KFFL.com basketball analyst, Justin Fensterman joins the show to navigate the waters of fantasy basketball for you. He'll also provide the most positive outlook for the New York Knicks that you'll find! We're loaded with analysis on and off the court that you absolutely don't want to miss! So join us on Saturday starting at 2pm Eastern for the best hour of basketball talk you can find on the Celtics Beat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Baker and Sloan Piva go over the NBA summer and take a look at the major storylines heading into the preseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices