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All-Star Jaylen Brown and other takeaways from the Celtics start to season

Brian Robb and Rich Levine break down the Celtics' hot start over the first two weeks of the season, including Jaylen Brown playing at an All-Star level, Payton Pritchard's chances of making an All-Rookie team, where Tatum/Brown rank among NBA duos and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 7, 202146 min

The rise of Payton Pritchard and other early Celtics observations

Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine discuss the impressive play of Payton Pritchard from his opening week with the Celtics as well, as Jaylen Brown's growth, the future of the center rotation and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 20201h 11m

Robert Williams outlook, starting lineup ideas and other big picture Celtics thoughts

Brian Robb, Ryan Bernadoni and Brendan Jackson take stock of Rob Williams play so far this season and try to gauge his progression and role with the Celtics in the short and long-term. The guys also analyze the C's starting lineup and what potential shifts could be made there and to the rotation and share other thoughts from the opening week of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 202052 min

10 predictions about the Celtics season

Brian Robb, Rich Levine and Ryan Bernardoni preview the start of the Celtics season with 10 big picture predictions about the year in a game of over/under. They cover Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Aaron Nesmith, trade possibilities and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 202046 min

Celtics preseason opener overreactions

Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine discuss takeaways from the Celtics' preseason opening loss to the 76ers, including thoughts on Payton Pritchard's strong debut, the struggles of Rob Williams, playmaking in the starting five and much more. The guys also discuss Mike's new gig with SI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 202049 min

17 thoughts on all 17 players on the Celtics roster

Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni analyze a speedy Celtics training camp by spending a couple of minutes discussing key questions and thoughts for every player on the Celtics roster from Jayson Tatum to Tacko Fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 20201h 7m

10 Questions about the 2021 Celtics

Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine discuss the Celtics trade exception options before answering 10 questions about the new-look Celtics and the 2020-21 NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 202059 min

What will Celtics do with the biggest trade exception ($28.5 million) in NBA history?

Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni break down the completed Gordon Hayward sign-and-trade with the Hornets that nets the Celtics a $28.5 million trade exception. What things could Boston do with the exception? Who are some potential targets with it? When will the team use it? The guys break down all those possibilities and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 20201h 6m

Life After Gordon Hayward

Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine break down the latest developments in Gordon Hayward's departure and break down what the Celtics depth chart looks like for next season, who starts, what to expect from rookies Aaron Nesmith and Peyton Pritchard and where the Celtics stand in the East after free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 20201h 0m

Analyzing Gordon Hayward's exit & Celtics signings of Tristan Thompson and Jeff Teague

Brian Robb, Ryan Bernardoni and Brendan Jackson analyze Gordon Hayward's decision to sign a 120 million with the Hornets and whether the Celtics could have done anything to prevent his departure. (1:00). The guys also discuss where the team could go next to add to the roster in the future as well as the free agent signings of Tristan Thompson and Jeff Teague. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 20201h 9m

What's next for Celtics after Gordon Hayward opts out?

Brian Robb, Rich Levine and Ryan Bernardoni break down the options for the Celtics and Gordon Hayward this offseason after the veteran wing declined his $34.1 million player option. The guys debate where Hayward could head, sign-and-trade possibilities, the odds he would stay in Boston and debate the recent departures of key players. They close the show by analyzing the Celtics' draft night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 202049 min

What's next for Gordon Hayward and Celtics?

Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni react to the decision by the Celtics and Gordon Hayward to extend his player option deadline until Thursday evening. What does the decision signal about Hayward's options on the open market? What options do the Celtics have when it comes to sign-and-trades? The guys dissect all the possibilities heading into draft night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 202034 min

Ep 102James Harden, Jrue Holiday and Celtics offseason decisions

Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni discuss the latest rumblings about James Harden's future in Houston and what the Celtics would be willing to give up for the All-Star if he became available. (1:00). The guys also discuss the week ahead for the Celtics including option deadlines for Gordon Hayward and whether the C's should make a run at Jrue Holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 20201h 2m

A tribute to Tommy Heinsohn // Analyzing Celtics offseason options

Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni pay tribute to Celtics legend Tommy Heinsohn after he passed away at age 86 (1:00) and take a look at some of the Celtics updated offseason possibilities after the amended CBA was finalized this week (30:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 20201h 5m

Celtics Draft Primer with Max Carlin | Winning Plays

Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni are joined by Max Carlin of the Prep2Pro Podcast to tackle Celtics draft possibilities, trade ideas and scouting reports on a number of prospects the Celtics have been tied to leading up to the 2020 NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 20201h 27m

Ep 100100: A First Look at Celtics Free Agency Options (PGs and Bigs)

Brian Robb and Michael Pina dissect the current outlook of the Celtics offseason, where the biggest areas of need on the roster are and whether there are any strong fits on the point guard and center free agent market that would fit within Boston's payroll limitations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 3, 20201h 7m

Ep 9999: Breaking down Gordon Hayward trade and free agency options

Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni discuss the latest speculation surrounding the future of Gordon Hayward who has a player option to decide on next month. What teams could make a run at him in free agency? What are realistic trade possibilities if Hayward signals to the Celtics he doesn't want to sign long term in Boston? The guys work through all the options for both sides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 20201h 0m

Ep 9898: Celtics Trade Value Power Rankings: 2020 offseason edition

Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni break down the Celtics roster heading into the 2020 offseason, ranking the C's trade assets from top to bottom while debating which players could or should be on the move this offseason as the C's reshape their personnel heading into next season. They also debate some trade ideas for key players on the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 20201h 15m

Ep 9797: Where do Celtics rank among contenders heading into 2020 offseason?

Brian Robb, Ryan Bernardoni and Rich Levine preview the NBA offseason by taking a close look at big questions facing the top contenders around the league and debating where the Celtics stand among them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 202057 min

Ep 9696: The Case for Ranked Choice Voting With Celtics VP Mike Zarren

Brian Robb and Rich Levine discuss the Ranked Choice Ballot Initiative in Massachusetts along with some NBA Bubble talk with Celtics vice president of basketball operations Mike Zarren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 202039 min

Ep 9595: Celtics 2020 report card

Brian Robb and Rich Levine hand out letter grades for every member of the Celtics roster for the 2019-20 season along with Brad Stevens and Danny Ainge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 20201h 19m

Ep 9494: Crunch time ends the Celtics season

Brian Robb and Rich Levine break down the Heat's 4-2 series win over the Celtics after an ugly fourth quarter collapse for Boston in Game 6. The guys break down the play of all of Boston's regulars in the series, evaluate what went wrong and where the team goes from here heading into the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 202046 min

Ep 9393: Celtics crunch time woes lead to 3-1 hole

Brian Robb and Rich Levine break down the Celtics' loss to the Heat in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the bizarre team-wide struggles in crunch time and what adjustments may lie ahead in a do-or-die Game 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 202045 min

Ep 9292: Can Celtics bounce back from 0-2 hole against Heat?

Brian Robb and Michael Pina break down another ugly loss for the Celtics against the Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, including the postgame turmoil in the C's locker room before turning their attention to Game 3. How can the C's adjust to the Heat zone? Who should be in the rotation? Can Gordon Hayward make a meaningful impact upon his return from a lengthy absence? The guys break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 202058 min

Ep 9191: Celtics Blow Game 1 vs. Heat

Brian and Rich dissect the Heat's overtime win over the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, including Kemba Walker's struggles and some crunch time offensive issues before looking ahead to Game 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 202040 min

Ep 9090: How the Celtics can beat the Heat (Series Preview)

Brian Robb, Rich Levine and Ryan Bernardoni break down the Eastern Conference Finals matchup between the Celtics and Heat. They look at the keys of the series including Miami's 3-point shooting, who will guard Jimmy Butler, Gordon Hayward's potential impact, who will emerge in the Celtics bench rotation and much more before making their predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 202054 min

Ep 8989: Seven Questions for Game 7 of Celtics-Raptors

Brian, Michael and Rich break down the aftermath of an instant classic in Game 6 before turning their attention to Game 7 (10:00) with seven questions about the winner take all battle including potential tweaks for each team, who steps up with the season on the line and predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 20201h 3m

Ep 8888: Defense takes control for Celtics in Game 5

Brian and Rich break down a dominant Celtics performance over the Raptors in Game 5, including taking a look at a strategic shift that paid off, stellar play from the C's starting five and what lies ahead for the rest of the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 8, 202045 min

Ep 8787: We Have A Series (Game 4 Takeaways)

Brian and Rich break down the Raptors evening up the series at 2-2 with a win in Game 4, including thoughts on Jaylen Brown's brutal shooting night, a lack of minutes for Rob Williams, the struggling offense and questions about the sense of urgency in such a critical game before looking ahead to the rest of the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 202042 min

Ep 8686: Marcus Smart to the rescue (Game 2 Takeaways)

Brian and Rich react to the Celtics rallying in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead over the Raptors. The guys discuss Marcus Smart's heroics, Jayson Tatum's consistent excellence, Kemba Walker's big shots late and some impressive tweaks from Brad Stevens in the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 2, 202043 min

Ep 8585: Celtics dominate Raptors in Game 1...will it continue?

Brian Robb is joined by guest co-host Ryan Bernardoni to break down the Celtics' big win over the Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The guys break down the big games from Marcus Smart, Kemba Walker and Jayson Tatum, the impact of Rob Williams and debate adjustments Toronto will make moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 202054 min

Ep 8484: Goodbye Philly. Hello Raptors

Brian and Rich break down final takeaways from the Celtics first round sweep of the 76ers before diving head first into the Raptors-Celtics with three initial thoughts from each about the matchup. The guys dissect defensive decisions, top offensive options, Kyle Lowry's injury, Boston's bench and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 202052 min

Ep 8383: Tatum and the bench take control

Brian and Rich dissect an impressive performance by the Celtics in the wake of Gordon Hayward's injury in Game 2, including some brillance from Jayson Tatum and the Celtics bench. The guys debate whether the series is over, Philly's short and long-term issues and what to expect from Brad Stevens rotations moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 202039 min

Ep 8282: What's next for Celtics after Gordon Hayward injury?

Brian, Michael and Rich get together for an emergency podcast in the wake of Gordon Hayward being sidelined for a month with a Grade III ankle sprain. How will the Celtics proceed without their versatile forward against the Sixers and potentially Raptors? Plus, leftover thoughts and observations from Game 1 of the C'-Sixers series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 202043 min

Ep 8181: Celtics-Sixers Mega Preview

Brian and Rich review some over/under predictions on their seeding games in the bubble before diving headfirst into the first round series between the Celtics and 76ers with a preview and predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 202057 min

Ep 8080: Has Timelord arrived & other Celtics bubble thoughts

Brian and Rich break down the Celtics play in the bubble so far highlighted by a surprise development in Robert Williams earning regular minutes off the bench. Will Williams' playing time sustain in the playoffs? The guys also discuss the play of Gordon Hayward, potential first round playoff matchups and the status of the Grizzlies pick before wrapping up the show with an interview with Steve Davis, creator of a new Paul Pierce documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 202057 min

Ep 7979: Celtics Winners and Losers from opening weekend in bubble

Brian and Rich react to the Celtics splitting their first two seeding games in the Orlando bubble by dishing out three 'winners' and 'losers' from the weekend with plenty of talk about Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 3, 202044 min

Ep 7878: Celtics bubble preview and predictions

Brian and Rich run through 10 over/under predictions for the Celtics in Orlando, including Kemba Walker's availability, Jayson Tatum's scoring and how the team will fare their eight seeding games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 202054 min

Ep 7777: The Celtics are Back (Scrimmage takeaways)

Brian and Rich break down the first live action of the Celtics in over four months down in Orlando from the weekend, including the return of Kemba Walker to the court, Jaylen Brown's strong start and the battle for rotation minutes off the bench. The guys also go around the Eastern Conference and debate hypothetical first round playoff matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 202042 min

Ep 7676: 10 bubble questions for Celtics

Brian, Michael and Rich answer a mix of basketball and bubble questions about the Celtics and NBA as the season restart approaches in Orlando Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 20201h 4m

Ep 7575: Ranking Danny Ainge's five best + worst contracts

Brian, Michael and Rich debate and rank the five best and worst contracts Danny Ainge has given out during his tenure with the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 7, 20201h 17m

Ep 7474: How the new schedule helps the Celtics

Brian, Michael and Rich react to the NBA unveiling their revamped schedule for the Orlando bubble and the implications for the Celtics. The guys also debate how the team should handle the seeding games, what the NBA postseason will look like in the bubble and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1, 202054 min

Ep 7373: Ranking Danny Ainge's five best + worst draft picks

Brian, Michael and Rich dissect 17 years of draft history with Danny Ainge at the helm of the Celtics and debate his worst five and best five draft picks during his tenure in Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18, 20201h 21m

Ep 7272: Should the NBA come back?

Brian, Michael and Rich discuss the reported new potential concerns of NBA players regarding playing in the bubble environment in Orlando. Will the two sides find enough common ground to finish the 2020-21 NBA season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 202058 min

Ep 7171: What NBA restart plan means for Celtics

Brian and Rich discuss several Celtics taking part in protests and activism over the past week before getting into the full NBA restart plan that was just approved by the NBA. Will the format help or hurt the Celtics' playoff chances once the season resumes in July? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 4, 202052 min

Ep 7070: Restart options: How should NBA finish season?

Brian and Rich discuss some of the pros and cons of the potential resumption of the NBA season, including a potential World Cup format, reseeding the entire playoffs, and weighing the current standings versus expanding the postseason field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 202054 min

Ep 6969: Ranking Danny Ainge's five best and worst trades

Brian, Michael and Rich join forces to look closely at Danny Ainge's tenure as Celtics president of basketball operations before debating what were the five best and worst trades of his time so far in Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 20201h 20m

Ep 6868: The Celtics Mock Draft: 1950s-1970s edition

Brian, Michael and Rich finish up their draft series by selecting from the best Celtics over the first three decades of the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 20201h 4m

Ep 6767: When Rick Pitino's Celtics beat the 'Last Dance' Bulls

Brian and Michael take a trip down memory lane in this episode by giving their thoughts on the first few editions of the Last Dance documentary before revisiting opening night in 1997 when the Celtics beat MJ's Bulls in Rick Pitino's first game as C's head coach. A closer look at some of the memorable names from that night, and the constant missteps of the Pitino era that came afterwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 202050 min

Ep 6666: Danny Ainge speaks + Drafting the 1980s Celtics

Brian, Michael and Rich breakdown some Celtics draft developments and playoff scenarios following Danny Ainge's conference call (2:00) before holding a mock draft for the 1980s Celtics (12:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 20201h 9m