Celtics Beat

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

December 27, 2025 62 mins
Bobby Manning is a Celtics Beat writer for CLNS Media and Boston Sports' Journal. He also co-hosts the Garden Report and other podcasts for CLNS Media. Bobby joins the program to discuss the growth of Joe Mazzulla and Jaylen Brown. X: @RealBobManning 3:55 Joe Mazzulla has the Celtics ahead of schedule 12:51 Is Jaylen in the mix for 1st Team All NBA? 35:02 Would the C’s be better or worse with Tatum, no Brown 47:22 Trade targ...
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Gary covers the Boston Celtics and the rest of the NBA for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the "success" of the Emirates NBA Cup, why adding a scorer NEEDS to be a priority, and why Brad and Joe deserve more credit. X: @GwashburnGlobe 4:08 Knicks win the Emirates NBA Cup 16:22 Is the Cup actually working for the NBA? 30:45 Boston clearly can compete in a weak Eastern Conference 40:15 Celtics need poi...
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Jack Simone covers the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini and is the co-host of the "How About Them Celtics" podcast. Jack joins the program to discuss the recent loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Jaylen Brown playing like a top-10 player, and why Jordan Walsh should remain in the starting lineup. X: @JackSimoneNBA 3:16 - Celtics fall flat against Bucks 9:23 - Boston is better at re-igniting offense this year 12:49 - Sam Hauser ju...
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Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the C's turning into legit Eastern Conference contenders, the emergence of Jordan Walsh, and the disrespect of Joe Mazzulla. X: @StoolGreenie 6:45 Celtics HAVE to make a trade for another big  14:47 Does Boston really need a stretch big? 32:54 Jordan Walsh is the biggest development of the year 44:00 Young players e...
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Adam and Evan are thankful for all of YOU, and because of that they did a solo show. The boys discuss Derrick White's hot streak, Joe Mazzulla's coaching job, and the Boston Celtics upcoming schedule. X: @adammkaufman; @evanvalenti 8:40 Pistons might be the win of the year 18:05 Celtics role players can actually play 31:32 Boston’s upcoming schedule could be winless 38:54 Are Mazzulla’s plug-and-play lineups working? 49:...
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Justin Turpin covers the Boston Celtics for WEEI. Justin joins the program to discuss the Celtics early "success", why Coach Mazzula is the RIGHT coach for this team, and how Boston can revamp its center rotation. X: @JustinmTurpin 7:10 Even the down years are entertaining 11:30 Is Mazzula the right coach to develop this group? 21:34 White, Pritchard are back to normal 29:43 Does Boston REALLY need a stretch big? A...
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Abby Chin is a sideline reporter and a studio host for NBC Sports Boston. Abby joins the show to discuss Jaylen Brown handling the pressure, the young role players finding a way, and why the Celtics are absolutely not tanking. X: @tvabby 5:56 2025 is a reminder how hard it is to win in NBA 13:41 Jaylen’s playmaking starting to shine 25:22 Role players shining in first month 44:30 Dybantsa at TD Garden Available f...
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Brian Barrett is the host of "Off The Pike" podcast for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the show to discuss the Boston Celtics uneven start, Luka Garza's "impact", and what is different about Jaylen Brown this year. X: @itsbrianbarrett 4:30 Disappointing start to Celtics season 11:25 Derrick White is the biggest disappointment so far this year 29:15 Jaylen Brown can be a #1 option 37:05 Should C’s be targeting a high...
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Jack Simone covers the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini and is the co-host of "How About Them Celtics". Jack joins the program to discuss the Celtics big win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Josh Minott's early success, and whether Boston can be top-10 on both sides of the ball. X: @JackSimoneNBA 6:54 Cavs win is proof of concept for Celtics 13:13 “Josh Minott is the best rebounder on this basketball team…” 16:58 Oshae Brisset...
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Cedric Maxwell is the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals and the Celtics color commentator for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Max joins the show to discuss Boston's 0-2 start, Jaylen's new role, and gambling in the NBA. X: @cedricmaxwell81 4:45 Is anything different from last year? 13.38 Everyone’s job is harder because Tatum is gone 17:02 Get excited about the building blocks 27:53 Gambling in the NBA Available for downloa...
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Brian Robb covers the Boston Celtics for MassLive and also co-hosts the "Still Poddable" podcast. Brian joins the program to discuss the expectations for 2025-2026, how Jaylen Brown's hamstring injury can put the playoffs out of reach, and why trading Derrick White might be the best way for the C's to reload. X:@BrianTRobb 10:05 Expectations for the regular season 22:11 Brown injury puts damper on opener 28:16 What’s the ...
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Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the new-look team, Josh Minott's impact, and Anfernee Simons passes his first test. X: @StoolGreenie 4:05 Big takeaways from early preseason 14:54 New guys bring good ball pressure 20:26 Celtics rotation has Hugo IN? 43:02 Simons is the biggest wild card of the season Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, ...
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Media Day has passed, which means we have REAL CONTENT for the first time in MONTHS. Adam and Evan get into Tatum’s video update, Anfernee Simons defensive comments, and Al Horford’s departure to Golden State. 6:52 Does Tatum update video change anything? 19:01 Celtics playoff run is a reality 30:15 Simons defensive comments concerning? 55:07 Al Horford departs for the West Coast Available for download on iTunes and Spot...
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Sean Grande is the LONGTIME voice of the Boston Celtics. Sean joins the program to discuss Jayson Tatum's timeline to return, what to expect out of Coach Mazzulla and the roster, and what stood out in Bill Chisholm's first press conference as new owner. X: @SeanGrandepbp 3:50 We have no idea how good/bad Celtics will be 5:00 Tatum’s return has nothing to do with the playoffs 27:15 Celtics have an odd roster 32:44 Will T...
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Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to discuss the new "report" on Jayson Tatum's health, whether his health is the biggest storyline of this upcoming year, and whether Joe Mazzulla is suffering from a"brain drain". X: @itsbrianbarrett 8:14 Should the Celtics stand in the way of Tatum’s comeback? 14:44 Is Tatum’s health NOT the most important storyline in 25-26? 31:57 Coul...
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Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to discuss how the Boston Celtics can have a positive outlook for the upcoming season no matter what, which young role player is going to emerge, and how Jaylen Brown could end up in Atlanta. X: @StoolGreenie 2:42 Is this a win/win season? 11:33 Confidence in the young bench? 23:48 What can Mazzulla do with less talent? 1:01:50...
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Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac and also hosts The Front Office Show. Keith joins the program to discuss the recent allegations against the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, the new salary cap projections for 26-27, and congratulate Celtics legend Jeff Twiss. X: @KeithSmithNBA 3:42 Kawhi-Clippers caught red-handed? 16:46 What kind of punishment could be coming? 28:48 Does new ’26/27 salary cap projection he...
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Bobby Manning is a Celtics reporter for CLNS Media and a co-host of The Garden Report. Bobby joins the show to discuss the future of Anfernee Simons, the summer of Neemias Queta, and MORE. X: RealBobManning 6:40 Could Simons lead C’s in scoring 22:42 Porzingis rebounds in EuroBasket 34:14 New coaching wrinkles this year 44:15 Inside look at Queta’s summer Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August ...
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Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the finalization of the Celtics sale, whether Boston IS good enough to make the playoffs, and why Tatum will push to come back sooner. X: @GwashburnGlobe 4:26 No expectations for new ownership group 11:14 Will Chisolm lean on Wyc?  24:48 Celtics need to wait for Tatum to be completely cleared 41:32 Pritchard was Holiday’s tough...
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Jack Simone is the Celtics beat reporter for Hardwood Houdini and co-hosts the "How About Them C's" podcast. Jack joins the program to discuss the Celtics' schedule, Payton Pritchard as the starting point guard, and whether Wyc's new role actually matters. X: @JackSimoneNBA 3:07 Phil Pressey was under-appreciated  10:26 Why do we care about the schedule release? 19:30 Should Payton Pritchard start? 35:13 Wyc’s role isn...
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