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557: Celtics SHOULD Retire Smart's Number w/ Gary Washburn Feb 06, 2024

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Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics' options at the trade deadline, breaking his first major story, and the pro's and con's to retiring Marcus Smart's number. Twitter: @GwashburnGlobe

4:09 Celtics trade options

13:43 Getting information out of Boston’s front office

44:51 Smart’s return to the Garden

47:28 Should the Celtics retire Smart’s number?

59:29 Smart carried KG’s torch

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556: Are Ultra-Physcial Teams Celtics Kryptonite w/ Ethan Fuller Jan 28, 2024

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Ethan Fuller covers all levels of basketball for The Boston Globe. Ethan makes his Celtics Beat debut to go over Boston's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, why the Clippers might provide a blueprint to other teams, and why the C's might get three All Stars. Twitter: @ethman43

4:10 What can you learn in a blowout loss?

9:04 Porzingis is the queen of the chessboard

17:38 Celtics need to lean into defense even more

24:06 Boston picked on Miami over and over

45:05 Upgrading Pritchard a priority?

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555: Jaylen Should Get More Opportunities to Take Final Shot Over Tatum w/ Seth Landman Jan 20, 2024

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Seth Landman is a former writer for ESPN Fantasy. Seth joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics-Denver Nuggets showdown, what we can learn from that game, and a new wrinkle the Celtics should use to close out games. Twitter: @slandman33

3:21 Celtics-Nuggets lived up to billing

10:11 Boston clearly evolving

24:02 Can C’s handle contender’s A-games?

28:08 What stats should we keep our eyes on?

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554: Celtics Better Off w/ Mazzulla Over Udoka? w/ Brian Barrett Jan 14, 2024

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Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics win over the Houston Rockets, whether Joe or Ime is the better coach for this team, and whether the C's home record can remain undefeated with some big games coming up. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett

2:38 Blowing out the Rockets felt good, admit it

12:38 Celtics have had excellent coaches for 15+ years

17:31 Mazzulla clearly more comfortable this year

39:54 Boston dominant home record will be put to test

53:50 Hayward back to C’s?

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553: Holiday is the Last Piece of the Puzzle w/ Jared Weiss Jan 08, 2024

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Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the program to discuss how we know Jrue Holiday isn't quite fitting yet, Al Horford's wisdom, and what the Boston Celtics can do at the trade deadline. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA

4:38 Celtics are ahead of schedule

9:55 Holiday is chaos on defense

23:44 Al Horford gives everyone perspective

29:30 Who can really trip up the Celtics?

36:26 What can the Celtics trade for?

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552: Derrick White Fits Better Than Marcus Smart w/ Keith Smith Dec 29, 2023

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Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the show to go over the Celtics nail-bitting win over the Pistons, what lessons Boston can learn from that game, and why Derrick White is just so darn good. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA

4:35 Celtics found focus in 2nd half vs Pistons

11:48 Worried they had to work hard to beat Detroit?

18:38 Boston comeback provides lessons for future

33:16 Derrick White impacts winning

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551: Has Boston Solved the Non-Tatum Minutes w Dan Greenberg Dec 23, 2023

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Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to chat about the Celtics West Coast trip, the improvements of Jaylen Brown, and why Wyc needs to put his money where his mouth is. Twitter: @StoolGreenie

3:43 Curry still owns the Celtics

15:06 Jaylen is moving the ball much better in December

27:44 Wyc needs to pay the tax to keep White

36:06 C’s can own Boston

45:07 Previewing the LA games

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550: Celtics are Catching Themselves When They Fall w/ Steve Bulpett Dec 19, 2023

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Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy Sports. Steve joins the program to chat about the toughness the Celtics showed during this most-recent homestand, the difference between this year and last year, and the maturity of Jayson Tatum. Twitter: @SteveBHoop

3:00 Celtics Depth is pretty good

10:00 If the Celtics move the ball they’re unguardable

28:28 Tatum is significantly better at going to the basket

35:03 No Celtic should be on the MVP list this year

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549: Tatum Becoming Celtics Dream Player w/ Jared Weiss Dec 11, 2023

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Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the program to talk about the prowess of Derrick White, Boston's defensive-first identity, and how Jayson Tatum is becoming the Celtics ideal player to build around. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA

2:50 Celtics best 5 clearly NBA’s best right now

8:03 Derrick White is perfect

23:17 Celtics home record meaningless?

28:47 A normal conversation about Jaylen Brown

36:24 Tatum’s playmaking has taken a leap

Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, December 10th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go to FanDuel.com/Boston and get $150 in bonus bets with any $5 moneyline winner!

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548: An Ode to Celtics Al Horford w/ Dan Greenberg Dec 04, 2023

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Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about the IST, the poor performances from the Jays, and how great Al Horford is playing so far this season. Twitter: @StoolGreenie

4:10 IST gives Celtics a chance to further prove themselves

12:40 Boston has been resilient in recent stretch

20:47 Tatum and Brown need to be better to win the title

33:10 Al Horford continues to impress

44:32 Checking in on old friends

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