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-In this weeks episode the boys cover the Celtic's bashing of both the Cavaliers and the Timberwolves. Can the C's sustain this type of play going forward? Is Hayward all the way back? Did the Celtics piss off the people that make their schedule? -We look into what went wrong with the Bulls and Fred Hoiberg. Was the writing on the wall? Is this all Hoiberg's fault? -Joahkim Noah is back everybody! -2 Man Weave: Surprises and disappointments 1/4 of the way through the NBA season.
HELLO AGAIN! This week the boys cover the Celtics 2-1 road trip. Are the wheels starting to turn or are we getting blue-balled? Do the C's need to make a trade? If so, then who? (hint: it's not Brad Wanamaker) Mike Gorman takes a vacation. Kyle Draper steps in on the sticks...THEN GORMAN RE-UPS!!!! Jimmy Butler is fitting in nicely in Philly. Should Celtics fans be nervous? 2 Man Weave: The Dwight Howard situation
The Celtics are now starting to scare us. How concerned are we about Gordon Hayward? How can the Celtics fix their recent struggles? WILL THINGS GET BETTER?! We discuss the Wizards shit show. Clearly they need to blow it up. Where does Beal, Wall, and Porter end up? Lebron passes Wilt and returns to Cleveland. JR Smith asks to leave The Land. The Land says ok. Did Fultz really ask to leave Philly? Whats going on in the young man's head? 2 Man Weave on "The Player"
This week the fellas discuss what the hell went wrong with the Celtics 1-4 West Coast road trip. Should the C's shakeup the staring lineup? Do they need another veteran in the locker room? Jimmy Butler finally got dealt! How much better is Philly? Will Markelle Fultz survive hurricane Jimmy? Carmelo looks for a new home AGAIN. Are the cracks starting to form in Golden State?
Episode 49: In this weeks episode, the boys try to figure out what the hell is going on with the struggling Celtics. Should a starter be moved to the bench? Should the ball move through Hayward more? We address the "unhappy" Terry rumors. Any fire to this smoke? Derrick Rose is here for the haters! Is Luke Walton on the hot seat? Does Lebron want him gone? Knee jerk reaction to Duke's first game against Kentucky (holy shit) Finally, the latest edition of TWO MAN WEAVE!
Welcome back hoop heads! In this weeks episode we review the improving Celtics as they hold off the Thunder, dismantle the Pistons in the motor city, and squeak one by in Boston against those same Pistons. The defense has been the story for the C's, but who has been shining the most? In NBA news: Ty Lue gets canned after 6 games! Rick Pitino is a delusional moron. How bad do the Rockets suck? The Warriors are breaking records (again) Lastly, we hit you with this weeks TWO MAN WEAVE!
-The Celtics got a rude awakening (Kawhi) in Toronto. Then they were able to squeak one by the #LOLKnicks, only to be snuffed out by...the Magic. What can we take away from this early season skid? Are we worried? Should you be worried? -Danny Ainge says yes to re-signing Kyrie (shocker). -Are the Raptors the realest of the reals? -LABron starts off crappy -CP3/Rondo and the Tinsel-Town-Tango -The Rockets throw the farm at Jimmy Butler -Latest installment of "The Two Man Weave"
-The NBA season kicked off with the Celtics beating the brakes off of the Sixers! How'd Hayward look? How'd Brad do with the rotations? BWA balled out! Embiid says no rivalry. -The Warriors got their rings, and they are NASTY! -We introduce a brand new segment: "The two-man weave" -We take a look at whats ahead for your Boston Celtics and the rest of the NBA!
This week the boys wrap up the Celtics preseason. - Kyrie verbally commits long term. -Has Kyrie talked to Anthony Davis about Boston? - Celtics and Rozier extension talks (oh my!) -WHAT IN THE HELL IS GOING ON IN PHOENIX? -Jimmy Butler/Wolves update...we talkin about PRACTICE! -2018-2019 Season preview. -MVP -Rookie of the year -Coach of the year -6th Man -DPOY -Most Improved Who surprises? Who sucks?
This week we review the Celtics preseason. What looks good and what looks...not so good. Did Terry Rozier get a tattoo on his head? ON HIS HEAD! Brad and Jaylen share some interesting comments. We found out exactly how Seattle feels about not having a basketball team. Whats up with Kobe and Barnes and "The Flinch" Can Fultz shoot all of a sudden? NBA GM survey results.
-In this weeks episode we rattle off a bunch of "quick hitters" -We try to decipher the Jimmy Butler/Tom Thibodeau/Minnesota drama (yikes). -How are we all feeling after a rather eventful and optimistic Celtics media day? -What are some of the things we are looking for this preseason? IT STARTS TONIGHT MUTHA TRUCKAS!!
After a well deserved vacation, the boys are back! This week we discuss: -Manu Ginobli's retirement. Where does he rank all-time? How do the Spurs win without him? Greatest 6th man ever? -Thibs smokes that good stuff and proceeds to construct the TIMBERBULLS!...Why -New rule changes on the docket this year. If passed, will these changes help the game? -Celtics young guns say all the right things -Kyrie and friends ball out in the 305, how'd he look? -Ray Allen HOF induction. Gets no love from the '08 squad. -Jabari Bird arrest saga. Not a good look
This week the boys close out the tail end of the Big 3 era. Filled with ups and downs, the boys relive the signing of the Big Aristotle, the devastating trade of Kendrick Perkins, Ray Allen taking his talents to South Beach, and so much more! We also break dissect exactly what the "Brooklyn fleecing" gave in return to your beloved Celtics (good looks Russia).
This week the boys hop into the hoop-head time machine and relive the memories of the Celtic's Big 3 of Pierce, Garnett, and Allen. What sparked the Big 3 movement? What are some of their biggest highlights? Was anything left on the table? Was the Big 3 era a success? Rasheed Wallace.
The fellas jump right into the Carmelo Anthony buyout. How does he not lose a penny from his original deal? Cleveland signs Kevin Love to a HUGE extension. Right move for the Cavs? Lebron opens up his school in Akron, makes the rest of humanity look like shit in the process. Abdel Nader is gone!! What to make of all the Kyrie rumors. How should one handle this jargon? Young Celtics take to the internet streets to showcase their talents in empty gyms.
This week we hit on Kawhi shipping up to Jurassic Park. What does this mean for Toronto? What does it mean for the Eastern Conference? Is this bad news for the Celtics? Does Kawhi need to speak up? Then on the brighter side of things, we discuss the (at the time of the show recording) Marcus Smart's contract situation. A deal was imminent. A deal was done. What exactly were we thinking hours before pen was put to paper? Also, Stephen A. joins us...kinda
This week we provide a shoulder for Gordon to cry on. What have we seen from the summer league? Could Jimmy Butler be wearing green and white soon? IT back to the Celtics? OKC and Melo are finally working on a buyout. Where does his tank ass end up? What kind of help will Lebron be getting in LA? Zach Lavine gets paid! Devin Booker gets paid! Guy from New Orleans gets put to rest doing what he loves!!
We are back once again! We kick things off with our NBA Draft reactions. Who won? Who lost? Who drafted Trey Young? Woj finds all the loopholes on draft night! Lebron Signs with the Lakers. What's their immediate plan? PG stays in OKC...so does Melo. Boogie goes to the Warriors at a discounted rate. Good or horrible for Golden State? The Celtics pick Robert Williams at 27. Realize quick he needs an alarm clock. Marcus Smart still not signed.
HELLO ONCE AGAIN HOOP HEADS! We kick things off with a full recap of the Celtics 2017-2018 season! Who exceeded expectations? Who absolutely sucked? What are the C's gonna do at the draft? Will Danny stay put or move way the hell up? What does the rest of the off-season have in store for the Celtics? Do we still think Kawhi is staying put in San Antonio? Quick thoughts on Luka Doncic. Knee-jerk reactions to The Nets fleecing of Michael Jordan and the Hornets.
WELCOME BACK HOOP HEADS! We start out with our knee-jerk reactions to the NBA Finals! Are the Warriors a dynasty? Is JR Smith alright? Why has Kyrie not signed an extension? Should C's fans be worried? The summer of Lebron is here! Could he be wearing the green and white next season? Where do we think he'll end up? Would you want Kawhi in Boston????