First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

Welcome to First to the Floor, a Boston Celtics channel bringing you levelheaded overreactions, occasional coherent analysis, and a few laughs (we hope). The First to the Floor team, Ben Vallis, Jake Issenberg, and Wayne Spooney, might not be traditional members of the media, but that’s some of our charm. As part of the CLNS Network, we have unique access to great guests like Abby Chin, Chris Forsberg, Drew Carter, and sometimes we even let Barstool’s Dan Greenberg join. No matter how you like your Celtics content, we’ve got you covered. Between full-length pods, live game watch-a-longs, articles for Celticsblog, clips, and film breakdowns, let us be your spot for everything Celtics. We aren’t in this for the money (otherwise we’d all be homeless by now), we do it because it’s fun. And what makes it fun is interacting with our listeners. F2TF isn’t just a podcast, it’s a community. So, jump into the community, join the Discord, subscribe on YouTube and your favorite podcast app. 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/aiSOMrMsX1k 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/first-to-the-floor-a-boston-celtics-podcast/id1351038879 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celticsblog 😮Check out Spooney's latest column on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3UCITHv 🚨JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/H75UWjmtya 👕Buy our MERCH, Support the show!: https://bit.ly/fttfmerch

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July 28, 2025 80 mins
The Boston Celtics are entering the 2025-2026 NBA season with an unimaginably diminished roster, with Jayson Tatum likely to miss the entire season. Can the "Big 3" of Payton Pritchard, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown lead them on a deep-ish playoff run? Will the general lack of talent in the East make the Celtics winners by default? We make our East predictions for the season, and outline and pros and cons of different approaches ...
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The Boston Celtics are rumored to be in the running for Australian NBA player Ben Simmons. Would Celtics fans even want him on team, or could Brad Stevens and Joe Mazzulla somehow revitalize his floundering career? Plus, all the latest trade rumours, Georges Niang still identifies as the minivan, and much more. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.l...
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Why, Marcus? How could you?? Plus, Summer League stock report, Celtics trade rumors, and much more. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celticsblog ✍️Check out Spooney's work on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3z...
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The unironic Jordan Walsh love era has arrived. Walshy looked great against Bronny James' Lakers in the Celtics' second-to-last Summer League game. We update each of our summer league player stock reports, before catching up on all the latest news, including where in the world is Charles Bassey, and Dame Lillard to the Blazers. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast...
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Monitoring the Celtics Summer League stock market, plus more Dame Lillard reports, and some Celtics fans are angry about Jaylen Brown's livestream discussion with Kyrie Irving 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv...
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Hugo Gonzalez and Jordan Walsh both stood out as the Celtics won their opening Summer League game against Memphis. Meanwhile, Kenny Lofton entertained in other ways while recent signing Charles Bassey emerged as a potential regular-season signing for the Celtics. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.i...
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The Boston Celtics' Summer League campaign tips off in Las Vegas. Which player is under the most pressure to perform? Is it Jordan Walsh in his 3rd year? Baylor Sheierman after a year with the club? Or Hugo Gonzalez under pressure to show why Brad Stevens picked him at 28? Plus, Brad Stevens had a revealing press conference this week, dropping lots of hints around the Celtics' plans for the coming years. 🕒Check out last week...
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It's time for our leap candidacy draft. Which Celtics players are most likely to take a leap this season? Payton Pritchard with a potential starting role? Jordan Walsh finally putting it together in year three? Could Hugo Gonzalez hit the ground and immediately leap off it? With a "reset" year looming in Boston, that's lots of spicy developmental possibilities. Plus, the Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis trades are now official,...
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Reports have confirmed Damian Lillard is weighing up whether or not to join the Boston Celtics to rehab with Jayson Tatum. Plus, Wyc Grousbeck made an awesome appearance on Jeff Teague's Club 520 Podcast, and we still don't know about Al Horford (but we kinda do). 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www....
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The Boston Celtics have provided some clear indications over the past few days about their intentions for next season. What do the Luka Garza and Josh Minott signings bring to the table? What bout Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, and what happens when Jayson Tatum returns? 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https...
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Recapping all of the latest NBA Free Agency movements impacting the Boston Celtics, including Luke Kornet to the Spurs. Plus, @NikNBA joins us for a detailed look at Hugo González, Amari Williams and Max Shulga. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics...
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The Boston Celtics have just wrapped up the 2025 NBA draft, selecting Hugo González, Amari Williams and Max Shulga. What will their roles be this year? How will Brad Stevens free up space under the 2nd apron to re-sign Al Horford and Luke Kornet? Plus, picks and trades that are making ripples across the league, and much more. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podca...
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Ben Pfeifer of SportsKeeda and Swish Theory joins us to preview the 2025 NBA Draft for the Boston Celtics. Who is Brad Stevens likely to draft at 28-32? What are the trade-up scenarios? Who might we jump into the lottery for? We'll run through a bunch of spicy prospects that might be within reach for the Celtics. Follow Ben on Twitter/X: https://x.com/bjpf_?lang=en 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu...
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The Boston Celtics have traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons. What does this mean? Are there more moves coming? We break down all of the possible scenarios, whether Simons will remain a Celtic or if he might be part of a bigger package. Plus, potential fit with the Celtics, pros and cons of his game, and much more. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Su...
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June 17, 2025 68 mins
According to reports, Luke Kornet, our hero, might be on the move this offseason. With the NBA draft only one week away, who else might be on the move? Plus, the NBA finals appear to be over, the Orlando Magic have picked up Desmond Bane, and suddenly, other star players are potentially available for the Celtics. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://...
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The Boston Celtics are quietly conducting due diligence on point guard prospects and evaluating trade-up scenarios ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, according to "league sources". Plus, the Indiana Pacers are filling the void for Celtics fans, Jaylen Brown had knee surgery, and more trade rumors. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow...
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There are some interesting trade packages out there for Jrue Holiday. The Boston Celtics will surely have to make a move to get under the second apron, thanks to the hugely oppressive NBA CBA Plus, reactions to game 2 of the NBA finals, and other "news" surrounding the Celtics. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagr...
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There is one spicy Jaylen Brown to the Spurs trade that could convince both teams to do a deal this summer. Plus, everyone at the Ringer hates Jayson Tatum, and the Indiana Pacers are up 1-0 in the NBA Finals 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics g...
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BING BONG the Knicks are dead. You hate to see it, but hey at least they had their 2nd round victory parade. But in all seriousness, where do the Knicks go from here? Plus, Pacers/Thunder is going to be awesome, and a bunch of semi-realistic Giannis / Celtics trade scenarios. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram:...
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Everything you need to know about what's possible for the Boston Celtics within the new NBA collective bargaining agreement. Ryan Bernardoni joins us to discuss the various pathways for the Celtics to get back on top. Plus, your CBA questions answered, which beloved Celtics may have played their last game in green, and potential trade partners. Check out Ryan Bernadoni's stuff over on Medium: https://medium.com/@rbernardoni 🕒...
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