Celtics Beat
The longest nonstop Boston Celtics podcast available online or streaming, Celtics Beat is released 52 weeks of the year – with no exceptions. Host Adam Kaufman provides some of the most insightful analysis on all things Boston Celtics and the NBA. And no other podcast covering the Celtics on the web delivers some of the most well-known and respected personalities both in and outside the NBA as Celtics Beat does. New episodes are available for download every Sunday at iTunes and Stitcher. Episodes are also available OnDemand at http://www.clnsmedia.com and the CLNS Mobile App.
Episodes
August 8, 2025 • 64 mins
Seth Landman is a former NBA Fantasy Basketball Writer. Seth joins the program to discuss the Celtics newest addition (Chris Boucher), does an Anfernee Simons trade even exist, and KG's postseason dominance. X: @slandman33
5:44 He’s the best big on the team
14:57 Jayson Tatum leaves massive shot creation void
28:15 Should the C’s feel more pressure to trade Simons now?
38:29 What should this season be about?
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August 1, 2025 • 60 mins
Chris Forsberg covers the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the program to discuss the dead zone of NBA news, the progress of Jayson Tatum, and what to make of Porzingis' recent comments. X: @chrisforsberg_
2:15 Celtics won’t shed picks to trade players on roster
10:07 Jayson Tatum ahead of schedule?
23:13 Will Boston use Disabled Player Exemption?
28:20 C’s should be looking for more low-risk, high-r...
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July 25, 2025 • 63 mins
Brian Barrett covers the Boston sports scene on "Off The Pike" for the Ringer Podcast Network and Spotify. Brian joins the program to chat about Marcus Smart's new digs, the state of the Eastern Conference, and potentially bringing in Ben Simmons. X: @itsbrianbarrett
5:37 Marcus Smart to LA doesn’t matter
21:00 Are the Celtics closer to the bottom tier of the Eastern Conference?
31:16 Jayson Tatum has played on the best ros...
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July 18, 2025 • 58 mins
Jared Weiss covers the NBA for The Athletic and The New York Times. Jared joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics pursuit of Damian Lillard, the young Summer League standouts, and whether Jaylen Brown can be Batman. X: @JaredWeissNBA
3:37 Dame goes back to Portland
10:27 Lillard would have been a killer fit in Boston
14:12 Celtics still trying to unload Niang and Simons
20:57 Will C’s try and get below tax line?...
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July 12, 2025 • 66 mins
Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about the Summer League Celtics, the love affair with Hugo Gonzalez, and why the Celtics are breaking down barriers. X: @StoolGreenie
8:43 Are the Celtics a finished product?
13:45 Could Simons score 20+ a game?
28:33 Hugo Gonzalez is HERE
37:26 There is no big man savior
49:23 Celtics over/under is too high
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July 3, 2025 • 50 mins
Matt Powers is the co-founder of Swish Theory. Matt joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics 2025 Draft Class. He gives thoughts on the fits Max Shulga, Hugo Gonzalez, Amari Williams. X: @DraftPow
3:19 Shulga ranked highest of all Celtics draft picks
9:47 Can Shulga hold up against stiffer competition?
21:51 Differences in Mark Pope and Coach Cal player types +2:20
26:50 Could Williams crack thin Boston rotation?
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June 27, 2025 • 80 mins
Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to digest the Boston Celtics most recent trades, to give his thoughts on Al Horford and Luke Kornet, and Adam and Evan debate on whether 42 should go in the rafters. X: @KeithSmithNBA
6:34 Celtics knew they’d have to trade pieces eventually
10:26 Fans love trades and will love the CBA
14:51 Boston ownership cheap?
26:09 Simons will force Boston to play faster...
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June 20, 2025 • 71 mins
Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to discuss the Indiana Pacers forcing a Game 7 in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Celtics potentially keeping Kristaps Porzingis, and what the future holds for Al Horford. Twitter: @SteveBHoop
4:03 Pacers forcing Game 7 is shocking
7:09 Regular Season basketball vs postseason basketball
33:27 Celtics running it back a possi...
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June 20, 2025 • 71 mins
Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to discuss the Indiana Pacers forcing a Game 7 in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Celtics potentially keeping Kristaps Porzingis, and what the future holds for Al Horford. Twitter: @SteveBHoop
4:03 Pacers forcing Game 7 is shocking
7:09 Regular Season basketball vs postseason basketball
33:27 Celtics running it back a possi...
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June 12, 2025 • 67 mins
Dan Devine is a Senior NBA Writer for Yahoo! Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the necessary evolution of Mazzulla Ball, Aaron Nesmith's ascent, and why trading Brown might not be worth it. Twitter: @yourmandevine
8:29 Mazzulla ball needs to evolve
14:02 Mazzulla ball is too dogmatic
33:59 Pacers blueprint repeatable?
42:11 Potential OKC collapse gives Celtics title clarity
50:33 Nesmith carving out a role...
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June 6, 2025 • 61 mins
Matt Moore covers the NBA for The Action Network. Matt joins the program to discuss the impact of the Finals on the Celtics, how Jayson Tatum can learn from the sidelines, and could Joe Mazzulla's job be in trouble? Twitter: @HPBasketball
3:34 Pacers shock the world in Game 1
8:01 Can the Celtics learn from the Pacers blueprint? (Skill w/ size)
17:45 What can Tatum learn from Haliburton’s run?
28:31 Should Mazzulla feel r...
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May 30, 2025 • 56 mins
Gary Washburn covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the playoffs without the Celtics, how the CBA promotes player movement, and whether players today are as hungry as past ones. Twitter: @gwashburnglobe
2:16 Playoffs w/o Celtics are a dud (Sizzling playoff matchups might be over for a while)
10:49 What’s better for the league: Dynasties or Player Movement?
20:40 Does ...
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May 30, 2025 • 56 mins
Gary Washburn covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the playoffs without the Celtics, how the CBA promotes player movement, and whether players today are as hungry as past ones. Twitter: @gwashburnglobe
2:16 Playoffs w/o Celtics are a dud (Sizzling playoff matchups might be over for a while)
10:49 What’s better for the league: Dynasties or Player Movement?
20:40 Does ...
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May 24, 2025 • 65 mins
Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the show to chat about the next steps in the C's offseason, why you cannot make any assumptions on how things will progress, and why basking in the glory of last year was better than 2008. Twitter: @StoolGreenie
3:32 - Why Banner 18 felt different than the 08 championship
19:35 Does Jaylen Brown HAVE to go?
29:25 Trust in Brad
38:16 We have no i...
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May 17, 2025 • 62 mins
Seth Landman is a former ESPN Fantasy writer. Seth joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics series loss to the New York Knicks and what's next in terms of roster building. Twitter: @slandman33
5:21 Is this series loss on Joe Mazzulla? (Should he be more malleable?)
14:41 Porzingis was a shell of his regular-season self
18:16 Celtics the better team?
25:44 Remaking the roster
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May 9, 2025 • 60 mins
Sean Grande is the longtime radio voice of the Boston Celtics. Sean joins the program to discuss the Celtics two-game hole against the Knicks, what can get them out of the funk, and why the Celtics COULD make history. Twitter: @SeanGrandepbp
3:48 Can the Celtics right the ship?
9:52 Hot take theater is all time hot right now
15:24 Does this rut look like what happened in January?
31:16 Celtics were an ELITE clutch team th...
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May 2, 2025 • 82 mins
Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to chat about Jrue Holiday's hamstring injury, Jayson Tatum's dominance, and what the Knicks can do to bridge the gap with the Celtics. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett
5:08 Holiday hamstring cause for concern?
15:46 Pritchard hangs defensively
22:45 Could the Knicks series be easier than the Magic series?
39:22 Look for Porzingis to get bac...
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April 24, 2025 • 47 mins
CLNS Media's John Zannis and Bobby Manning break down Game 2 vs Orlando, the importance of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and discuss whether Jaylen Brown is back to his best.
0:00 Welcome
2:08 Reactions to Game 2 vs Orlando
4:46 Importance of Jrue Holiday
12:04 Jaylen Brown back to his Finals MVP self?
18:28 Stat breakdown from games 1 and 2
19:41 Gametime
22:15 Porzingis theatrics
26:22 Mazzulla, Brown, and Porzingis on g...
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April 16, 2025 • 72 mins
Cedric Maxwell was the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals, a Boston Celtics legend, and part of the Boston Celtics Broadcast Network. Cedric joins the show to chat about the upcoming sereis against the Orlando Magic, the Celtics City documentary, and his thoughts on Jaylen Brown's injury. Twitter: @cedricmaxwell81
03:53 Why Orlando was a big concern early in the year
09:15 Hungry teams always have something to prove
215:19 Jaylen can ac...
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April 12, 2025 • 59 mins
Dan Greenberg covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about Jaylen Brown's knee injury, how Boston's path is ideal, and who the ideal first-round opponent is. Twitter: @StoolGreenie
15:35 Celtics “skipped steps” at home this year
23:05 C’s bracket shapes up nicely
26:48 Boston should have the best player in every series until the Finals
40:00 Jaylen’s health is Boston’s numb...
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