Winning Plays: Recent Episodes
Michael Pina, Brian Robb & Rich Levine
A Celtics podcast that covers the team from several different and unique angles every single week. Formerly, The Big Three Podcast, Celtics' Beat Reporters, Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine break down all things Boston Celtics.
Brian Robb chats with Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston about the state of the Celtics roster amid reports the team is hosting workouts for veteran wings including TJ Warren and Lamar Stevens. Would either player be a good fit? Or are the Celtics better off going with a big like Blake Griffin or another player on the open market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Robb and Tim McKone of 98.5 Sports Hub breaks down the latest surround Kristaps Porzingis' injury and take a first look at the Celtics schedule for next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Robb chats with Tim McKone as well as Gasper and Murray on 98.5 The Sports Hub about a host of offseason topics including Kristaps Porzingis injury rumors, the latest on the Damian Lillard trade rumors and Wyc Grousbeck's interview this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Robb and Souichi Terada of MassLive.com break down Jaylen Brown's comments after his supermax presser and analyze the new look lineups including Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White. The guys also dive into the Celtics roster situation and how the team could look to fill out its depth chart in the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston break down the Celtics agreeing to a five-year supermax extension with Jaylen Brown and the long-term ramifications for the team. The guys also discuss where the Celtics stand this offseason and what to watch for next with Brown locked up for the long term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni take stock of the Celtics Summer League performances including first impressions on Jordan Walsh and other notable roster players. The guys also dive deeper into the Jaylen Brown extension negotiations and debate which side will budge on their demands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Robb and Souichi Terada of MassLive.com are live from Las Vegas break down Brad Stevens' latest comments about Jaylen Brown's extension talks as well as adding more to the roster this offseason. The guys also give their initial impressions of Jordan Walsh and others from Celtics Summer League action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Robb chats with Ryan Bernardoni to talk about the Celtics dealing away Grant Williams, what type of trade offers the team could make for Damian Lillard and how they would stack up against the Heat. Then, Souichi Terada of MassLive joins the show for more Grant Williams reaction and a closer look at the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a special reunion show as Brian Robb chats with Rich Levine and Michael Pina about the Marcus Smart trade, the Kristaps Porzingis and what's to come during this Celtics offseason.
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Brian Robb chats with Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston to discuss a crazy week for the Celtics that included trading Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porzingis and draft pick and four draft night deals. The guys also ponder what's next for the team. Ryan Bernardoni also joins the show to debate the Marcus Smart trade and possible paths for the Celtics to take moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Robb joins Zolak and Bertrand on 98.5 The Sports Hub to break down all angles of the Marcus Smart trade that landed Kristaps Porzingis and two first round picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston analyze the latest league rumors swirling around Bradley Beal before dive into some Celtics trade possibilities. What players could be on the move as the team weighs changes to their supporting cast? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Robb and Brendan Jackson react to the Celtics' hiring of Sam Cassell as assistant coach. The guys then dive into second thoughts about the team's trade deadline and a closer look at the team's backcourt heading into this offseason including the future of Payton Pritchard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni react to Brad Stevens end of season press conference and react to some of the biggest decisions looming for the Celtics offseason. What are the implications of Jaylen Brown getting the supermax? Do the Celtics need to trade away a rotation player? And what is the impact of the new CBA on Boston's team building strategies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston break down a brutal Game 7 performance by the Celtics as they fall short of a historic comeback. What lessons are to be learned from this series and postseason run and how will they factor into the team's plans moving forward heading into a pivotal offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni take stock of the Celtics' blowout of the Nets before diving into the NBA trade landscape. What types of deals should the Celtics be looking for in the next week? What players could be had? And how much of the future in draft capital should the Celtics be willing to give up for the present?
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston breaks down a tough week for the Celtics amid injuries and crunch time struggles. The guys analyze the challenging stretch and debate what should be the team's biggest priorities heading into the trade deadline along with the odds of a potential deal.
Brian Robb and Michael Pina of TheRinger.com analyze the Celtics recent strong play and dive into trade rumors connecting them to Jakob Poeltl of the Spurs. Should Boston be looking to add to their frontcourt and would Poeltl be worth the asking price? Mike also throws in another big man name to keep an eye on as a trade candidate.
Brian Robb and Tom Westerholm of Boston.com discuss the highs and lows for the Celtics at the midway point of the season along with some potential areas of improvement for the second half. (0:00) Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports also joins the show to give the latest trade rumblings from a league-wide and Celtics perspective.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston break down an up-and-down start to 2023 for the Celtics. The guys look at the center situation with Rob Williams role, whether the Noah Vonleh trade could be a signal of more potential additions to come, the performance of the Celtics bench and much more.
Brian Robb and Souichi Terada of MassLive.com analyze the latest intriguing questions about the Celtics as they wrap up 2022 at the top of the Eastern Conference. Should the team be moving towards putting Rob Williams back in the starting five? Will Sam Hauser's shooting slump impact his rotation spot? How much has Marcus Smart's play improved of late, plus the Damon Stoudamire 2-0 era and much more
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni analyze the Celtics' latest struggles after dropping five of their last six games overall. What's causing the offensive woes? Will Joe Mazzulla make any changes to the rotation? How is the Rob Williams re-integration going and when will he back in the starting five? The guys analyze these questions and debate trade changes as well.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston analyze the highs and lows from Boston's six-game road trip including a memorable comeback against the Lakers. The guys also take a big picture look at the Celtics roster after 30 games and evaluate any potential area of needs as Rob Williams return to the floor looms in the days ahead.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni dissect the dominant start to the Celtics' west coast road swing along with the latest trends surrounding the team on both ends of the floor. The guys also delve into some comparisons to the 2008 Celtics with their regular season starts, the latest production off the bench and the looming return of Rob Williams.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston analyze the Celtics' recent sensational stretch of offensive play, including performances from Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Blake Griffin and dive into just how well the team can maintain their historic pace thus far. The guys also analyze the imminent return of Rob Williams in the lineup and how he could impact things on both ends.
Brian Robb and Souichi Terada of MassLive.com dissect the Celtics watching their nine-game winning streak come to an end and the biggest takeaways from the streak itself. The guys also analyze one area of concern for the team during their hot start to the year, the latest on Rob Williams' looming return and a look ahead to a lengthy homestand upcoming at the TD Garden.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni break down the Celtics' eight-game winning streak and dissect the success of Boston's bench players so far this season including Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard and Luke Kornet before diving into some big picture questions.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston break down Boston's 7-3 start to the year and a list of notable developments including bench play, Jayson Tatum's rise to MVP status, crunch time lineups and much more.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston break down Boston's 7-3 start to the year and a list of notable developments including bench play, Jayson Tatum's rise to MVP status, crunch time lineups and much more.
It's a reunion episode as Michael Pina and Rich Levine join Brian Robb to discuss the latest developments in the Ime Udoka's expected departure to the Nets and internal reaction from the Celtics players. The guys also break down the good and bad from the Celtics amid a 4-3 start and what the team's big picture outlook looks like.
It's a reunion episode as Michael Pina and Rich Levine join Brian Robb to discuss the latest developments in the Ime Udoka's expected departure to the Nets and internal reaction from the Celtics players. The guys also break down the good and bad from the Celtics amid a 4-3 start and what the team's big picture outlook looks like.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni analyze the Nets plan to hire suspended Celtics head coach Ime Udoka along with the team's decision to let him walk to a division rival. The guys also get into the opportunity for Joe Mazzulla and his performance to begin the year.
Brian Robb joins Jim Murray and Chris Gasper in the latest edition of the Sports Hub Celtics Show to dissect Boston's latest defensive woes, Joe Mazzulla's decisionmaking, whether Marcus Smart is trying to do too much offensively and much more
Brian Robb and Tim McKone of 98.5 The Sports Hub dissect the opening week of the Celtics season including a convincing win over the 76ers. The guys look at Jayson Tatum's stellar start and potential MVP odds, Boston's big situation, what has stood out about Joe Mazzulla so far and much more.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston preview the upcoming Celtics season by breaking down the pressing storylines including Grant Williams extension talks, the big man rotation, Jaylen Brown's All-NBA potential, trade possibilies, Joe Mazzulla's hire and much more.
Brian Robb joins Gasper and Murray on 98.5 The Sports Hub to talk about the biggest takeaways from the Celtics preseason so far, including thoughts on Sam Hauser, Blake Griffin, Malcolm Brogdon's fit and much more.
Brian Robb and Souichi Terada of MassLive.com analyze the Celtics signing Blake Griffin to a guaranteed contract on Friday. The guys discuss the pros and cons of the Griffin signing, how much he has left in the tank and how he could fit into Boston's rotation before getting into other takeaways from Week 1 of training camp.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni discuss the bombshell news that the Celtics have suspended Ime Udoka for the season and potentially beyond for violations of team policies. The guys also look at the decision to name assistant Joe Mazzulla as the Celtics head coach for the upcoming season.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston break down the back end of Boston's roster heading into the start of training camp later this month. What names could be in the mix for rotation minutes after Danilo Gallinari's injury and who has the best chance of making the roster outright?
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni analyze the domino effect of Danilo Gallinari's season-ending injury for the team. What internal options does the team have to replace his production? Should and will the team look at outside free agents like Carmelo Anthony? The guys break down the possibities.
Brian Robb and Tim McKone of 98.5 The Sports Hub give their instant reaction to Danny Ainge pulling off a blockbuster deal by sending Donovan Mitchell to the Cavs. How much of a threat are the young Cavs in the East this year and potentially down the road to Boston? The guys also analyze Danilo Gallinari's torn meniscus and potential big opportunities up and down the roster in his absence.
Brian Robb and Tim McKone of 98.5 The Sports Hub give their instant reaction to Danny Ainge pulling off a blockbuster deal by sending Donovan Mitchell to the Cavs. How much of a threat are the young Cavs in the East this year and potentially down the road to Boston? The guys also analyze Danilo Gallinari's torn meniscus and potential big opportunities up and down the roster in his absence.
Brian Robb and Tom Westerholm of Boston.com break down the latest development in the Kevin Durant trade demand saga appearing to come to a close. Will the reconciliation between the two sides last? Where do the Nets rank in the East with a full squad? And will there be any lasting damage from the leaked trade talks from Boston's side? The guys also discuss Jayson Tatum's wrist injury from last season that he revealed over the weekend.
Brian Robb and Souichi Terada of MassLive.com break down the ins and outs of the Celtics schedule release and the biggest stretches of the season. The guys also dissect the latest trade rumblings around Kevin Durant and whether he will begin the season in Brooklyn after all.
Brian Robb and Tim McKone of 98.5 the Sports Hub dissect the latest rumblings in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes after the All-Star forward reiterated his trade demand with the Nets. Where do the Celtics stand among possible landing spots?
Brian Robb and Brendan Jackson discuss the Celtics signing Noah Vonleh and Bruno Caboclo to training camp deals and debate what Boston should be looking for as they fill out the end of their bench. The guys also get into the latest on the Kevin Durant rumors and what the Nets next move will be with their disgruntled star.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston dissect the latest rumblings surrounding Boston's reported interest in Kevin Durant. The guys break down the various layers on the potential talks and leaks including Jayson Tatum's reaction, how Ime Udoka factors in, the team's future with Jaylen Brown and much more.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston dissect the latest rumblings surrounding Boston's reported interest in Kevin Durant. The guys break down the various layers on the potential talks and leaks including Jayson Tatum's reaction, how Ime Udoka factors in, the team's future with Jaylen Brown and much more.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni talk about the Evan Fournier TPE expiring and why the Celtics let it happen. The guys also discuss the recent signing of Mfidonu Kabengele to a two-way deal, how Boston should fill out the rest of the roster following Summer League and the latest on Kevin Durant.
Brian Robb and Souichi Terada of MassLive.com break down what they've seen in NBA Summer League in Las Vegas from the Celtics including thoughts on JD Davison, Matt Ryan, Sam Hauser, Brodric Thomas, Juhann Begarin and much more!
Brian Robb and Tim McKone break down fits of Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari after the Celtics landing both players over the weekend in this free agency special which also aired on 98.5 the Sports Hub. The guys also discuss the future of Kevin Durant and other big moves from around the league including the Rudy Gobert blockbuster.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni break down the Celtics surprise deal for Malcolm Brogdon as well as the free agent signing of Danilo Gallinari. The guys analyze the roster fit, the price tag and whether any other deals could be on the horizon before discussing the Kevin Durant trade demand.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston break down the NBA trade landscape heading into free agency. Will the Celtics make a signing or a trade first this offseason? Who are likely free agency options? And what are the possibilities still remaining with the Evan Fournier TPE? The guys break it all down and much more to get you ready for the offseason.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni take a first big picture look at the Celtics offseason after their run to the NBA Finals. What should be the biggest team priorities? What are the realistic trade targets and potential free agent options? The guys break it all down and more.
Brian Robb and Brendan Jackson reflect on the Celtics' Game 6 loss to the Warriors as well as the series as a whole. What could Boston have done differently and would it have mattered? The guys also reflect on a tremendous Finals run before taking a first look at what lies ahead this offseason as the team tries to reload for another deep playoff run.
Brian Robb and Souichi Terada of MassLive.com analyze the Celtics' Game 5 loss to the Warriors, the condundrums that Ime Udoka is facing and what adjustments are left heading into a do or die Game 6.
Brian Robb joins Jim Murray and Chris Gasper in a clip from the Sports Hub Celtics Show on 98.5 The Sports Hub to break down a disappointing Game 4 loss for the Celtics, Jayson Tatum's struggles in NBA Finals and much more.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni analyze the Celtics Game 3 win over the Warriors and what we've learned from the series so far. Brian also gives his thoughts on what to look for heading into Game 4 with potential Warriors adjustments and more.
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Brian Robb and Michael Pina of SI.com break down an ugly night for the Celtics in Game 2. What adjustments did the Warriors make to mess with Boston's offense? How could the Celtics counter moving forward? And how much of an impact did Draymond Green and the officials have on Boston's ugly night.
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Brian Robb and Brendan Jackson dissect the Celtics' Game 1 win over the Warriors in the NBA Finals, including the biggest heroes from the fourth quarter. The guys also analyze potential trouble spots for both teams in the series moving forward, adjustments and much more while looking ahead to Game 2.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni break down the matchup, lineup combinations, X-Factors to watch for and make their predictions.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston breaks down a dramatic Celtics' win in Game 7, analyze the heroes and what ifs and take a first look at the NBA Finals showdown between the Warriors and Celtics
Brian Robb and Sean Sylver of 98.5 The Sports Hub analyze the Celtics' Game 4 rout of Miami along with the injury issues plaguing both teams in this series. Can Boston maintain their formula to easy wins for remainder of series? Or will Miami find a way to expose old bad habits yet again?
Brian Robb joins Adam Jones on 98.5 The Sports Hub to break down what the biggest factors that led to the team's Game 2 rout, Marcus Smart and what to expect for remainder of the series.
Brian Robb and Brendan Jackson dissect the Celtics' ugly Game 1 loss in Miami featuring a disastrous third quarter. The guys analyze rough nights for Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, the return of Rob Williams and what lies ahead in the series amid uncertain availabilities for Marcus Smart and Al Horford
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni deliver their parting thoughts on a thrilling Celtics-Bucks series before taking a deep dive into the Boston-Miami showdown in what will be a rematch of the East Finals.
Brian Robb and Sean Sylver of 98.5 The Sports Hub break down the Celtics' 4-3 series win over the Bucks, Game 7 and start to dissect the team's next matchup against the Heat.
Brian Robb is first joined by Ryan Bernardoni for reactions to the Celtics' Game 4 comeback win and what it means for the series moving forward. Souichi Terada of MassLive.com also joins the show to dig deeper into the team's fourth quarter comeback and Boston's odds of advancing.
Brian Robb and Souichi Terada of MassLive.com break down what to look for in the remainder of the Celtics-Bucks series on the heels of Boston falling behind 2-1 in the best-of-seven matchup. The guys talk about adjustments for both sides, x-factors moving forward and their confidence level that Celtics can come back in the series.
Brian Robb and Brendan Jackson analyze the Celtics double-digit home loss in Game 1 of the series. The guys look at the cause of Boston's offensive woes, potential tweaks and what lies ahead in the series to come
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni analyze the biggest questions about the Celtics-Bucks series including matchups, how Bucks will play without Khris Middleton and the defensive gameplan for Giannis. The guys wrap things up with their series predictions as well
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston dissect the Celtics pulling off a 4-0 series sweep, the biggest surprises of the matchup and what it means for Boston going forward in their postseason run. The guys also take a first look at a potential second round matchup with the Bucks
Brian Robb joins Sean Sylver of 98.5 The Sports Hub to dissect fall out from the Celtics convincing Game 3 win along with the progression of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant's struggles and how things may have been different if Kyrie Irving had decided to stay put in 2019.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni dissect the impact of Rob Williams returning to the Celtics lineup ahead of schedule for the remainder of the team's postseason run. The guys also analyze the looming return of Ben Simmons and big picture thoughts on the Celtics-Nets series thus far.
Brian Robb and Brendan Jackson take stock of what both sides could have up their sleeve with adjustments in the Celtics-Nets series after opening the matchup a thrilling Game 1. The guys also react to Marcus Smart winning Defensive Player of the Year and the drama surrounding Kyrie Irving
Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine are reunited to break down the first round matchup between the Celtics-Nets, analyze other series around the NBA playoffs and also make their postseason predictions.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni analyze the Celtics second half turnaround and them landing the No. 2 seed in the East. Was inviting a potential matchup with the Nets the right move? The guys also dissect the team's championship odds, playoff path and much more.
Brian Robb and Tim McKone of 98.5 the Sports Hub dissect the Celtics' play in second half of the season and which Boston players could win NBA awards this season. The guys also break down the latest first round possibilities and debate inviting a matchup against Brooklyn versus tanking for a lower seed.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston analyze the latest developments surrounding Rob Williams recovery timeline and how the Celtics will fill for his absence. The guys also analyze Boston's late-game woes in tight games and take stock of the East playoff picture.
Brian Robb and Tom Westerholm of Boston.com break down the East playoff race and examine potential scenarios for the Celtics over the final few weeks of the season. How will team handle the ability to jockey for a preferred first round opponent? Could C's make a run at top seed? Also, takeaways from the west coast swing.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston analyze the Celtics' recent play amid a crucial four-game West coast swing. They also break down the East standings and playoff picture before getting into some closing thoughts about KG's jersey retirement ceremony and who could head to rafters next for Boston
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni dissect a host of tops in wake of a standout week for Boston, including realistic title odds, Jayson Tatum's ascent, the East playoff picture, trade deadline decisions, how big of a surprise is Boston's turnaround in reality and much more.
Brian Robb and Brendan Jackson discuss Jaylen Brown's ankle injury and lineup adjustments in his absence. The guys also get into Derrick White's first few weeks with the team, the progression of Grant Williams and the Eastern Conference landscape.
Brian Robb chats with Taylor Snow of Celtics.com about the C's impressive stretch of play, how high they can rise in the Eastern Conference and new trade additions of Derrick White and Daniel Theis.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg dissect the Celtics after their first week playing together following the trade deadline. They also dig deeper into the additions of Derrick White and Daniel Theis and what they could signal about the franchise's plans moving forward.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston analyze the latest rumblings surrounding Marcus Smart, Dennis Schroder and Al Horford along with whether the team's turnaround will impact the team's trade deadline decisions. The guys also make their predictions for what happens this week.
Brian Robb and Souichi Terada of MassLive.com react to the moving pieces in the Blazers/Clippers five-player deal and what it might mean for the Celtics and overall trade market. The guys also analyze Boston's recent improved play and what to expect heading into deadline week.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston discuss the latest rumors surrounding Marcus Smart and Dennis Schroder as the trade deadline inches closer and bigger decisions loom for the franchise.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni discuss the Celtics dealing Juancho Hernangomez for Bol Bol and PJ Dozier in the first in-season trade for Brad Stevens before looking ahead to other potential moves in the weeks before the February 10th deadline.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston look at some factors that could turn the Celtics season around after a three-game winning streak. The guys also get into trade rumblings for the week involving Jeff Green and Jalen Smith before debating some big picture questions for the group ahead of the trade deadline.
Brian Robb and Brendan Jackson of CelticsHub analyze the Celtics that appear to be getting back to full strength this week. What should the team's rotation be with a full complement of players? Is a tweak to the starting five necessary? Which of the young guys will get the biggest chance to play? The guys debate all that and get into some trade talk as well.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni analyze the Celtics' latest three-game losing streak and analyze the biggest factors in the team underachieving so far this season. The guys also debate whether they will be able to right the ship with a softer schedule and better health or if bigger changes are coming.
Brian Robb and Souichi Terada of MassLive.com discuss the Celtics' signing of Joe Johnson along with his playing debut as a 40-year-old. The guys also analyze the team's up-and-down homestand amid a COVID outbreak and what lies ahead for the front office in terms of evaluating this group.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston react to Isaiah Thomas signing a contract with the Lakers, Danny Ainge ending his semi-retirement by joining the Jazz front office and a closer look at what's real and what's not amid a busy week for Celtics trade rumors.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni dissect the Celtics' ugly road trip and debate potential lineup changes that could be on the horizon. The guys also discuss big picture concerns with this current group and what type of paths Brad Stevens and the front office could consider taking in the weeks to come.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston dissect the Celtics' recent play ahead of their upcoming road trip. The guys debate how the team should handle Jaylen Brown as he is limited by hamstring injury and wonder what is needed to improve offensive woes. They also look ahead to some big picture decisions awaiting Brad Stevens as he evaluates this group of a brutal month of December.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni analyze the Celtics' hot recent play after a 2-5 start to the season. What are the biggest surprises on the roster through the first two months of the season and what's sustainable going forward? The guys also analyze the team's rotation and potential trade needs moving forward.
Brian and Rich chat with Michael Pina of SI to get the inside story of his new piece on Kevin Garnett. The guys also debate the Celtics outlook for the season and Ben Simmons trade scenarios before a special farewell from Rich to close the show.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine analyze the fallout of Boston's 2-5 start the season, a historic collapse on Monday night and Marcus Smart's comments about the passing of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine break down the Celtics' uneven start to the regular season, including Ime Udoka having strong words for Jaylen Brown's up-and-down play and the team's effort issues. The guys also debate rotation choices by Udoka in the first week of his tenure and potential adjustments for the roster moving forward.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston discuss the performances of Jaylen Brown, Robert Williams, the coaching debut of Ime Udoka and other troublesome trends from the C's opening night loss to the Knicks.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine dissect where the Celtics stand in the BETUS odds to win the Eastern Conference and debate how much the Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons situation will change the complexion of the Eastern Conference this season. The guys also discuss the play of Romeo Langford and other Boston wings along with other key team storylines from Week 2 of training camp.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine break down the highs and lows of the Celtics preseason opener against the Magic, role definition across the roster and the Celtics results in the preseason GM survey
Brian Robb and Rich Levine break down the start of Celtics training camp, including Jaylen Brown's thoughts on his relationship with Jayson Tatum, Al Horford's potential role on the team next season, surprise contributors amongst the team's young players and how Dennis Schroder and Josh Richardson fit.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine discuss the latest developments surrounding Ben Simmons trade demand and the lingering impact on the Celtics and the remainder of the Eastern Conference. The guys also wonder whether Boston could get involved in an eventual deal as a facilitator with the team's TPE before looking ahead to training camp next week.
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Brian Robb and Rich Levine open the show by discussing Paul Pierce, Bill Russell (as a coach) and Mike Gorman's HOF inductions. They also touch on Dennis Schroder's new jersey options, starting lineup possibilities and whether Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will both be top-10 East players this season.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine break down the Celtics' recent moves at the end of their roster, including leftover thoughts on the Juancho Hernangomez trade. The guys then reflect on the Hall of Fame career of Paul Pierce ahead of his induction to Springfield this weekend.
Brian Robb chats with Ryan Bernardoni and Souichi Terada of MassLive.com to break down the Celtics' latest acquisition of Juancho Hernangomez, the team's offseason thus far and what to watch for heading into training camp.
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Brian Robb and Rich Levine debate the rumors surrounding Ben Simmons wanting out of Philadelphia. What's the best and worst trade destination for Philly from Boston's viewpoint? And would the Celtics ever make a competitive offer for Simmons? The guys also break down the latest with Jayson Tatum's offseason, the departure of Tacko Fall and who makes the 15-man roster.
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Brian Robb and Rich Levine break down the Celtics' latest deals for Rob Williams and Josh Richardson and why the team is handing out so many extensions in the past week. The guys also look at some Celtics player and team props for the 2021-22 season.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine break down the implications of Marcus Smart's four-year extension in the present as well as the impact it could have on the team's pursuit of Bradley Beal. The guys also get into Evan Fournier's sign-and-trade to the Knicks giving Boston a TPE.
Brian Robb and Souichi Terada of Masslive.com take stock of key Celtics player's performances (Payton Pritchard, Aaron Nesmith, Carsen Edwards, Romeo Langford, Yam Madar, Bruno Fernando, Juhann Begarin) in Las Vegas during the first week of NBA Summer League.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni break down the Celtics signing Dennis Schroder for the mid-level exception and what it means for the rest of the Celtics depth chart and potential future options. The guys also break down the play of Aaron Nesmith, Payton Pritchard and other Boston prospects at Summer League.
Michael Pina makes his long-awaited return to the podcast with Brian Robb and Rich Levine. The guys compare the Celtics and Hawks cores, debate the Dennis Schroder pursuit, discuss Yam Madar's Summer League play and much more.
Brian Robb, Rich Levine and Ryan Bernardoni dissect a quiet Celtics offseason so far, Boston's depth chart and whether the team's current trade of Tristan Thompson will be expanded before debating the Bradley Beal pursuit.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni break down the Celtics trades from over the weekend, acquiring Josh Richardson and trading away Tristan Thompson and debate what it means for the team's free agency outlook for this season and beyond.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine dissect the latest rumors surrounding Bradley Beal debating asking out of Washington this week. The guys analyze potential trade packages the Celtics could offer, how they stack up against the competition and what a Celtics team with Beal might look like before some Team USA talk.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine chat with Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report to discuss Brad Stevens' rising to a front office role, Ime Udoka's coaching staff, the future of Boston's front office and much more before discussing his new book Built to Lose: How the NBA's tanking era changed the league forever
Brian Robb and Rich Levine discuss the expected arrival of Yam Madar for Celtics summer league in Las Vegas and what the rest of the team might look like. The guys also break down championship odds for Boston next year, some alternative roster building scenarios for the best two years and much more.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine discuss Jayson Tatum joining Team USA, the possibility of him joining forces with Bradley Beal or other All-Stars in future seasons, Boston's new hires on Ime Udoka's coaching staff and what's next for the front office.
Brian Robb and Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston discusses the Celtics' hire of Ime Udoka as head coach, Al Horford's potential impact in Boston after his arrival and what will be the next moves Brad Stevens makes this offseason?
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni dissect the Celtics trade of Kemba Walker and a first-round pick for Al Horford and Moses Brown, the domino effect on the rest of the roster and what it means for the team's roster-building moving forward.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine break down the latest in the NBA coaching market with more vacancies popping up and how it could impact the team's coaching. The guys also get into some Jayson Tatum Olympic and All-NBA talk before diving into potential trade targets for the Celtics this summer with the remainder of the team's traded player exception.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine talk about the latest developments surrounding the Celtics, dissect potential head coaching candidates and the biggest decisions Brad Stevens is facing this offseason in his new role.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni break down a very eventful start of the offseason for the Celtics, reflecting on Danny Ainge's tenure after his retirement, analyzing the promotion of Brad Stevens to the front office and what comes next for the team this offseason.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine break down the final days of the Celtics 2020-21 season against the Nets, Kyrie Irving and the ugly behavior of a bottle throwing fan at the TD Garden over the past week.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine answer five questions about the Celtics in both the present and future heading into the team's first round series this weekend against the Brooklyn Nets.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine break down the Celtics end to the season and preview the play-in tournament matchup against the Wizards, debate whether the team is better off getting into the first round or not and look ahead towards some big picture questions for the franchise.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine discuss the Celtics' upcoming pivotal stretch of the regular season before taking stock of the entire roster heading into the postseason.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine break down Jayson Tatum's historic 60-point performance amid the Celtics' 32-point comeback against the Spurs, along with thoughts on the development of Aaron Nesmith, the playoff rotation and more.
Rich Levine and Tom Westerholm discuss the Celtics' recent play and the team's trajectory in relation to the play of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Rich Levine and Tom Westerholm break down the Celtics' recent winning streak and the factors that have led Boston back to the top half of the East playoff standings. The guys also get a cameo appearance from Brian Robb after the birth of his son.
Brian Robb, Rich Levine and Michael Pina assess the Celtics during the first two-thirds of the regular season, give a panic meter rating and debate how much of the team's problems are tied to bad luck with health against bigger picture problems over the long-term.
Brian Robb, Rich Levine and Ryan Bernardoni discuss the Celtics' acquisition of Evan Fournier, the trade of Daniel Theis and what it all means for Boston in the present and the future.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni take stock of the rumors swirling around the Celtics honing in on Aaron Gordon in a potential trade, the possible variations of a deal including Evan Fournier and some other names that have been floated as available ahead of Thursday's deadline.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine discuss a rough start to the Celtics in the first week after the All-Star Break and some big picture topics and looming decisions for Danny Ainge heading into the March 25th trade deadline.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni analyze the strong play of Robert Williams in recent weeks and debate what the Celtics should do with their glut of big man in the middle heading into the trade deadline next week.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine take stock of the latest Celtics trade rumors including the team's reported interest in Jerami Grant, Nikola Vucevic and Nemanja Bjelica. The guys also discuss the recent resurgence of Kemba Walker and how he looks in the big picture.
Brian Robb, Rich Levine and Ryan Bernardoni discuss a brutal road trip for the Celtics that have dropped them to the eighth seed in the East. The guys discuss the biggest concerns from the season, how they can be fixed and what comes next as the trade deadline approaches.
Brian Robb is joined by Tom Westerholm and Nicole Yang of the Gino Time podcast to break down Danny Ainge's recent comments about the state of the Celtics roster, potential solutions and how Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown fared in All-Star voting among players and media.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine discuss the struggles of Kemba Walker to begin the season and how he will adjust to new potential limitations on his play (1:00). The guys also break down the play of Payton Pritchard and how he ranks among those in his 2021 rookie class (15:00).
Brian Robb, Rich Levine and Ryan Bernardoni open the show by sorting through some of the highs and lows so far on the Celtics Western Conference road trip. The guys then turn their attention to the C's trade exception and run through 10 names that could come up as potential targets. The guys debate each of the names and rate how realistic it might be for a deal to come together for each player.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine open the show discussing the strong start of the year by Jaylen Brown and how it changes the outlook for this team in the short-term. Then, Ryan Bernarodni joins the guys to play a game of 'take it or leave it' with the Celtics bench players to figure who deserves regular minutes within the crowded bunch.
Brian Robb and Rich Levine break down the Celtics start to the season so far and take stock of the team's bench rotation as the team gets closer to full strength. Who should be playing more or less when everyone is healthy? The guys debate that, discuss Kemba Walker's return, potential playoff matchups and who is the leader of this Celtics team behind the scenes.
Brian Robb, Ryan Bernardoni and Brendan Jackson break down the blockbuster four-team deal that sends James Harden to the Rockets, Victor Oladipo to the Rockets and Caris LeVert to the Pacers. The guys debate the winners and losers from the deal and how it impacts the Celtics in both the short and long-term.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brian, Michael and Rich answer a mix of basketball and bubble questions about the Celtics and NBA as the season restart approaches in Orlando
Brian, Michael and Rich debate and rank the five best and worst contracts Danny Ainge has given out during his tenure with 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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
Brian, Michael and Rich finish up their draft series by selecting from the best Celtics over the first three decades of the franchise.
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.
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).
Brian, Rich and guest host Brendan Jackson face off in a Celtics trivia challenge covering Danny Ainge's draft record, opening night lineups and the 2008 Finals run.
Brian, Michael and Rich continue their Celtics draft series by holding a three-team draft featuring 8 rounds of picks to select the best group of players that suited up for the Celtics throughout the 1990s. (10:00) The guys also discuss Paul Pierce's appearance in the HORSE tournament and Ray Allen's recent comments about KG and his former teammates.
Brian, Michael and Rich discuss the career of Kevin Garnett on the heels of his induction into the Hall of Fame, do some KG trivia and continue with their decade draft series, drafting the top 30 players on the Celtics from 2000-2010.
Brian, Michael and Rich hold a three-team draft featuring 10 rounds of picks to select the best group of players that suited up for the Celtics from 2010-11 through the current season. Michael and Brian also settle the final round of their trivia showdown.
The guys discuss some quarantine stories before Brian and Michael face off in a Celtics historical trivia challenge put together by Rich (11:00) that ends up being a fight to the finish.
Brian and Rich discuss the departure of Tom Brady from the Patriots while comparing his situation to Paul Pierce and other one-team stars across the NBA landscape over time while reflecting on the end of Pierce's time in Green. Are NBA stars and NFL stars even comparable on this front given the differences on this front? Will Jayson Tatum be the next face of Boston sports? The guys discuss all of this and more
Brian, Michael and Rich discuss the latest surrounding the suspension of the NBA season in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Brian, Rich and special guest Brendan Jackson from the CelticsHub podcast discuss the return of Rob Williams amid an uneven recent stretch of basketball for Celtics and what the team can realistically expect from him in the final couple months of the season. The guys also debate the bench rotation and who holds more importance to the Celtics in the postseason: Jaylen Brown or Kemba Walker?
Brian and Rich take a deep dive into the Celtics-Lakers thriller from Sunday, including the ascent of Jayson Tatum, Boston's bench woes, the officiating and the status of Kemba Walker's knee moving forward.
Brian, Michael and Rich talk a little bit about All-Star weekend (1:00) before transitioning to five questions about the Celtics' stretch run (7:00), including thoughts on Robert Williams' return, the buyout market, weighing the No. 2 seed vs. rest and clutch lineup choices.
Brian, Michael and Rich talk takeaways from the Celtics' loss to the Rockets on Tuesday night as well as the Celtics' standing the East playoff picture (1:00) before diving into the improved play of Jayson Tatum over the past month and how his progress impacts the trajectory of the franchise (16:00). The guys also get into the long-term future of Gordon Hayward and whether it will come in Boston (33:00).
Brian, Michael and Rich break down the C's lack of action at the trade deadline and whether they missed out on any intriguing targets. The guys then go Around the NBA dissecting their winners and losers across the league in deals before looking closely at the potential buyout market to determine whether the Celtics could still make an addition.
Brian is joined by guest co-host Ryan Bernardoni to take stock of the Celtics' situation ahead of the trade deadline. The guys take a look at the state of the C's roster, their top trade targets ahead of the deadline and make their predictions about if and how many moves the Celtics could make.
Brian, Michael and Rich talk about the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and memories involving Kobe within the Celtics-Lakers rivalry. The guys also discuss Jayson Tatum making his first All-Star team, whether Jaylen Brown should have made the team and other potential All-Stars snubs. Finally, they float a few trade scenarios ahead of next week's deadline.
Brian and Rich break down the Celtics' win over the Heat on Tuesday night and the recent stellar play of Gordon Hayward over the past two weeks. The guys also discuss bench contributions, Jaylen Brown's leap, the Marcus Smart rollercoaster ride and where the Celtics stand heading into the trade deadline.
Brian, Michael and Rich open the show (1:00) by discussing the Celtics' strong stretch of play this week and whether those wins against elite competition change what should be considered the ceiling for this team. Then, in honor of the All-Star draft upcoming (25:00), the guys draft their own five-man team from the current pool of Celtics.
Brian, Mike and Rich open the show by discussing big picture takeaways (1:00) from the C's recent loss to the Bucks and the subpar recent stretch of play. The guys also hand out their midseason Celtics awards (25:00) for MVP, most improved, biggest surprise and disappointment and much more
Brian, Michael and Rich dive into the trade market (3:00) and bring up a number of potential targets that could be an upgrade to the bench without taking away too much from the current roster. The guys also debate which pieces of the bench they would be willing to move in a deal and answer some listener questions.
Brian, Michael and Rich debate where this current Celtics squad ranks among teams in the Brad Stevens era (3:00) before getting into the team's current situation with the Memphis pick (23:00), wondering whether the team should move in a trade this season and if it there is anyone out there who could be available and worth trading it for.
Brian, Michael and Rich dissect the Celtics' injury situation, take a first look at potential targets with the start of trade season for Danny Ainge and dive into ranking the top-3 Celtic MVPs so far this season.
Brian, Michael and Rich dissect the Celtics-Sixers showdown on Thursday night, potential solutions to the Joel Embiid's domination, whether the Celtics need another trade addition for the matchup along with big picture discussions on Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Enes Kanter and much more.
Brian, Michael and Rich discuss the recent strong play of Jaylen Brown and whether he will be in the running to be an All-Star before getting taking stock of the East contenders in the first quarter of the season and determining where the Celtics rank in that hierarchy.
Brian and Rich discuss the non-return of Kyrie Irving and take stock of the Celtics roster on month into the season before being joined by special guest Brendan Jackson of the CelticsHub podcast to debate what the biggest need on the Celtics roster and whether it can be addressed.
Brian and Michael talk takeaways from the C's-Clippers overtime showdown in LA on Wednesday, diving into the performances from Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart Kemba Walker and the C's roster construction against contenders.
Brian and Rich dissect the Celtics' nine-game winning streak, going through nearly every player on the roster in the wake of 9-1 start before previewing the team's west coast trip and checking in on the Nets, Sixers, and Lakers.
Brian, Michael and Rich dissect the strong start of Gordon Hayward and the Boston Celtics over the first three weeks of the regular season, debating what the C's are capable of if Hayward consistently returns to his All-Star form both in the present and the future.
Brian, Michael and Rich dive head first into the C's impressive comeback win against the Bucks Wednesday night, dissecting the improved play of Gordon Hayward, Kemba Walker's impact and the team defense against Giannis Antetokounmpo. The guys also wonder whether more wins like Wednesday will convince Danny Ainge to bolster the roster midseason before going Around the NBA following the first week of the season.
Brian, Michael and Rich break down the play of Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, Gordon Hayward and much more from the C's opening night lose to the Sixers. The guys also go around the NBA in the opening week to check on Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn, the Lakers' outlook and other surprises thus far.
Brian and Michael break down Jaylen Brown's four-year extension with the Celtics reached just hours before the deadline on Monday evening. The guys break down the structure of the deal, what it means for the coming season and how the C's long-term roster building is impacted now that Brown is locked up through the 2023-24 season.
Brian, Michael and Rich break down the breakout performance by Carsen Edwards against the Cavs along with the play of Grant Williams, Tremont Waters, Javonte Green and Tacko Fall this preseason (3:00). The guys also preview the hierarchy in the East with a preseason edition of the power rankings (22:00)
Brian, Rich, and Michael open the latest podcast discussing the recent comments made by Al Horford about Kyrie Irving's free agency and his departure from the Celtics (3:00). They also dive into a Giannis vs. AD debate after Rich Paul's latest comments, check in on the progress of Markelle Fultz in Orlando, the Lakers' playoff prospects before diving into possible trades that may turn the Celtics into a contender this season.
Brian and Michael discuss the Celtics-Hornets preseason opener on Sunday night, diving into the play of Robert Williams, the shot selection of Jayson Tatum, how much the rookies figure to contribute this season and the legend of Tacko Fall.
Brian, Michael and Rich kick off Celtics training camp by diving into five pressing questions about the C's next season including who should start, what rookies will play and what the future holds for Jaylen Brown.
Brian, Michael and Rich talk about the Celtics takeaways from the play of Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart on Team USA in the aftermath of a couple of losses. The guys also get into the Top 100 SI Rankings and where the Celtics fall in that mix compared to past seasons.
Brian, Michael and Rich discuss the play of Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart and Kemba Walker on Team USA before diving into Mike's latest column at SB Nation that suggests the Celtics go super-small at times with their best five players next season. Is this something they could get away with the Eastern Conference? The guys debate that, along with other potential closing options at the center spot.
Brian, Michael and Rich walk through the alternate reality of a Celtics team in 2019 if the team had never pulled the trigger on the Kyrie Irving deal, including unveiling a hypothetical starting five two years later. They also dissect the team's path now in the wake of the Irving deal not working out as planned.
Michael, Rich and Brian discuss the latest developments on Team USA with the current Celtics, some recent intriguing comments by Danny Ainge and Terry Rozier and play the 'What If' game with last year's Celtics.
Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine dive into the latest comments from Jayson Tatum about his goals for the upcoming seasons and how attainable they are. The guys also go through some of the over/under win totals across the NBA and make some predictions about the league landscape.
Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine break down a busy week on the Celtics landscape capped by the introductions of Kemba Walker and Enes Kanter in Boston. The guys discuss Kanter's long-term future in Boston, Kemba Walker's fit, Jaylen Brown's upcoming free agency, the Al Horford tampering situation with the Sixers and parting thoughts on Kyrie Irving's departure.
Brian Robb and guest host Ryan Bernardoni break down the strong play thus far by the Celtics' key prospects in summer league and rank the likelihood of each player's potential impact on the regular season next year. The guys also say goodbye to Guerschon Yabusele and analyze what type of upcoming roster move his waiving could signal
Brian Robb, Rich Levine and Michael Pina are live from Las Vegas to break down the aftermath of Kawhi Leonard's departure to LA and where the Celtics stand in the Eastern Conference hierarchy. They also dive into future building plans and the first impressions of Carsen Edwards, Grant Williams, Tacko Fall and much more from summer league.
Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine break down Al Horford's departure to the 76ers and whether Celtics had any chance to bring him back. They also dive into the Enes Kanter addition, the outlook of the East with Durant and Kyrie heading to Brooklyn before finishing up with some starting lineup talk.
Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine discuss the expected commitment from Kemba Walker and the options the Celtics have to explore now to fill a huge hole in the frontcourt with limited means.
Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine react to the latest rumors surrounding the C's expected pursuit of Kemba Walker and examine his fit in Boston (3:00), they also discuss other big money free agency options for the Celtics including Nikola Vucevic, D'Angelo Russell and Malcolm Brogdon.
Brian Robb and Michael Pina recap a busy night for the Celtics at the NBA Draft, why the C's traded away Aron Baynes and what paths the team can take now over the rest of the offseason.
Brian Robb and Michael Pina dissect the future of Al Horford and the paths the Celtics could go down in their future. They also get into trade possibilities on draft night and three targets the Celtics could have on their radar if they stand pat with their picks.
Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni react to the Lakers acquisition of Anthony Davis, wonder what it will take for the team to retain Al Horford and look at the long potential road ahead in team building, along with trade options for this offseason .
Brian, Michael and Rich dissect the latest developments in the Anthony Davis trade derby including comments from Rich Paul indicating that Davis would leave Boston if acquired once his contract expired. The guys also get into the impact of Kevin Durant's injury on the Celtics offseason and the NBA at large and also play fact or fiction with some trade rumors that the C's have been tied to.
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Brian, Mike and Rich dissect the latest rumblings around Kyrie Irving, Danny Ainge's latest press conference and how hard the team should go after Anthony Davis even with the likelihood that Irving is gone.
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Brian, Michael and Rich rank all of Boston's trade assets from No. 11 to No. 1 (players and draft picks) ahead of what could be a very busy month of June for the franchise. They also preview the NBA Finals matchup between the Raptors and Warriors.
Brian, Michael and Rich debate whether the Celtics are better off keeping Marcus Smart or Jaylen Brown moving forward if they have to move one of them in a blockbuster trade this summer or if there could be alternative. They also wonder what could be the eventual ceiling for both young players.
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Brian, Michael and Rich dissect the latest rumblings around the future of Kyrie Irving and how decisions made by Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard and others could impact the Celtics summer. They also get into the Bucks-Raptors series.
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Brian, Michael and Rich break down the implications of the NBA Draft Lottery for the Celtics, the odds AD could stay in New Orleans after they got No. 1, what the best offers for AD might be from the Lakers and Knicks and react to Terry Rozier's latest comments.
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Brian, Michael and Rich breakdown the aftermath of an embarrassing Celtics loss to the Bucks and the struggles of Kyrie Irving before diving into the Celtics offseason. Where do the Celtics stand with all of their potential free agents? Who could be on the trade block? Will Kyrie be back? We put it all on the table.
Brian and Rich sort through the aftermath of a brutal Game 4 loss to the Bucks, the future of the Celtics and whether the C's will put up a fight in Game 5.
Brian, Michael and Rich break down Game 1 of the Celtics-Bucks, hand out awards and dissect what adjustments the Bucks will make moving forward in the series and the impact of a soon-to-return Malcolm Brogdon. They also go Around the NBA in the Conference Semifinals.
Brian and Michael break down everything you need to know about Celtics-Bucks, including dissecting starting lineup possibilities, x-factors and ranking the top 10 players in the series before making their picks.
Brian and Michael break down the Celtics' first round sweep of the Pacers by going over takeaways. What did we learn about the C's during their dominant win and what will possibly translate over into a much tougher test in the Eastern Conference Semifinals? The guys also ask some big questions about the Bucks series and breakdown the latest NBA Finals odds.
Brian, Michael and Rich break down a dramatic Game 2 comeback by the Celtics, hand out awards, debate Tatum as a No. 2 scoring option and whether Kyrie Irving can be the best player on a NBA champion. They also dive into other series around the league and look ahead to Game 3 of Pacers/Celtics.
Brian, Michael and Rich break down takeaways from Game 1, talk about adjustments for Game 2 and the rest of the Pacers-Celtics series and jump around the Eastern Conference to figure out the odds on whether there will be an upset in the first round.
Brian, Michael and Rich break down the implications of Marcus Smart missing the next 4-6 weeks with an oblique injury. Who starts in his place? What is the closing five? Can they beat the Bucks without him in Round 2? What are the potential long-term ramifications of the injury? Plus, thoughts on the Lakers situation
Brian, Michael and Rich make their choices for Celtics MVP, most improved Celtic, biggest disappointment and most underutilized Celtic of the year. They also discuss Mike's recent trip to Vegas and some of his NBA gambling luck.
Brian, Michael and Rich talk about the roles of Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier (3:00), and starting lineup changes ahead of a big Pacers/Celtics series before diving into a deep dive on the Celtics' options if Kyrie Irving walks away in free agency (24:00)
Brian, Michael and Rich debate how much panic there should be in Celtics land on the heels of the team's four-game losing streak. Will they be able to turn things around ahead of the postseason? The guys also debate potential switches to the starting five ahead of the first round.
Brian, Michael and Rich kick off the first episode of the Winning Plays era by breaking down Marcus Smart's ejection and takeaways from Celtics-Sixers. They also debate the third best player on the Celtic, an eye-opening stat and what are fair Finals odds for Boston.
Brian, Michael and Rich break down the team's west coast trip, what actually happened on the plane, the future of Al Horford, a change in attitude for Kyrie Irving and what the team needs from Gordon Hayward going forward.
Brian and Mike break down the aftermath of a busy All-Star weekend in Charlotte, how the latest Anthony Davis comments may impact the Celtics' pursuit of him this summer, the relationship between Kyrie/Durant/AD and a look ahead to the second half of the Celtics season.
Brian, Michael and Rich break down a memorable Lakers-Celtics battle before diving into the aftermath of the trade deadline. How will the Celtics proceed with their plans for Anthony Davis? And which of the other East contenders helped themselves the most for a matchup with Boston?
Brian, Rich and Michael rank each member of the Celtics roster based on their trade value around the league, factoring in age, contract length and amount as well as potential.
Brian, Mike and Rich are live from summer league in Las Vegas. They break down the stalemale between the Celtics and Marcus Smart, the DeMarcus Cousins saga and what he would have looked like in green and broke down looming trade possibilities for the C's over the next couple seasons.
Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine podcast live together from Las Vegas to discuss the play of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Lonzo Ball among others in Summer League. The guys also dive into potential starting lineups for the C's and share some summer league stories.
Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine react to the Avery Bradley/Marcus Morris trade live from Las Vegas. Did the Celtics get enough for Bradley? How will Morris fit into the lineup? And what will Celtics do to fill out the roster?