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537: Brogdon Still Upset With Celtics w/ Gary Washburn Sep 15, 2023

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Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss Boston's injury risks, Blake Griffin, and the new rules to curb load management. Twitter: @GwashburnGlobe

6:19 Celtics have history of downplaying injuries

10:11 Tatum’s wrist okay?

31:25 Does Mazzulla want Blake back?

36:00 How the new performance rules affect the Celtics?

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536: Jayson Tatum is Ready to Lead Celtics w/ Keith Smith Sep 07, 2023

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Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to go over Jeff Goodman's exclusive interview with Jayson Tatum, Blake Griffin's potential comeback, and what to do about the last roster spot. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA

4:04 Tatum’s interview w/ Jeff Goodman

12:17 Do the Celtics need the “in your face leader”?

22:11 Blake Griffin should be a target

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535: Are the Celtics Just Phoenix East? w/ Jack Simone Sep 04, 2023

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On the latest episode of Celtics Beat, Evan Valenti is joined by CelticsBlog writer and How 'Bout Them Celtics host Jack Simone to talk hoops! The two discuss the latest Celtics move of signing Svi Mykhailiuk, their thoughts on the signing, and Boston's overall roster build in comparison to the rest of the league. Are the Celtics too top-heavy? Are they just the Phoenix Suns of the Eastern Conference? Join in and check out the latest Celtics Beat Podcast as we discuss! Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA

0:00 Intro

6:30 Svi Mykhailiuk to the Cs

16:07 Boston’s offense has Warriors-esq off-ball gravity

22:19 Kristaps Porzingis has never had easier shots

30:45 Brad Stevens has performed extremely well as GM of Celtics

43:14 Outro

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534: Could Porzingis Trade Sink Brad Stevens w/ Dan Greenberg Aug 26, 2023

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Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the Celtics depth concerns, how the Porzingis trade could define Brad's legacy, and whether Jimmy Butler is the new Paul Pierce. Twitter: @StoolGreenie

3:57 Did the Celtics ask Porzingis to sit out FIBA?

12:24 Is it possible Boston has a slow start?

36:27 Porzingis trade could sink Stevens

43:38 Does Boston need another defensive wing?

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533: Should You Take the Celtics UNDER in '23-24? w/ Brian Barrett Aug 18, 2023

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Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to discuss the '23-'24 schedule, Kristaps Porzingis' foot injury, and Payton Pritchard's place in the rotation. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett

6:47 Celtics schedule notes

13:51 Is Boston going to take the in-season tournament seriously?

33:46 Celtics over/under

43:08 Porzingis will nurse a foot injury all season

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532: The Future of Celtics Broadcasting w/ Sean Grande Aug 11, 2023

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Sean Grande is the voice of the Celtics for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the show to discuss his future with the Celtics and what Boston could be in store for with Kristaps Porzingis. Twitter: @SeanGrandepxp

3:22 This year should be about celebrating Mike Gorman

14:19 The origins of “GOT IT”

24:18 Defense of Kevin Brown

38:02 Get used to nagging Porzingis injuries

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531: Jayson Tatum HAS a Jokic-like Finals Run in Him w/ Seth Landman Aug 07, 2023

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Seth Landman is a former writer for ESPN Fantasy. Seth drops by to discuss the downside to the Porzingis addition, what the Celtics still need to do to the roster, and why Nikola Jokic is so great. Twitter: @slandman33

7:33 Can’t bank on KP duplicating last year

20:14 Celtics need more connectors

33:52 Celtics shouldn’t be title favorites

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530: Derrick White Could Get Paid HOW MUCH w/ Chris Forsberg Jul 29, 2023

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Chris Forsberg is a Celtics sideline reporter and in-studio host for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the program to talk about Mike Gorman's upcoming departure, Jaylen Brown's extension, and maybe Payton Pritchard's role won't be so different. Twitter: @chrisforsberg_

5:31 Mike Gorman’s swan song

21:12 Jaylen’s contract is anti-climactic

30:36 Is Derrick White next?

39:02 Might not be enough PG minutes for Pritchard if everyone is healthy

43:00 TMAC A CELTIC?!?!

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529: Jaylen's Has Most Off-the-Court Value for Celtics w/ Bobby Manning Jul 22, 2023

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Bobby Manning covers the Celtics for CLNS Media and Boston Sports Journal. Bobby joins Evan to discuss Jaylen's new project, Oshae Brissett, and why the defense could be BETTER. Twitter: @RealBobManning

6:14 We need to add Jaylen’s off-court contributions when discussing his contract

17:31 Porzingis has already shown he’s willing to sacrifice

25:12 Celtics personnel could be better defensively

34:40 Offsetting the loss of Grant Williams

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528: Celtics Have Lost the Same Way Last Three Years w/ Steve Bulpett Jul 17, 2023

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Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy Sports. Steve joins the program to chat about the potential ways both the Celtics and Jaylen Brown can get creative on Brown's supermax deal, why Joe Mazzulla needs a bigger leash, and how Brad could update the roster. Twitter: @SteveBHoop

5:35 Jaylen’s extension delay isn’t abnormal

18:14 Going back to double-bigs should help Jays

25:36 Making trades midseason will be harder this year

44:38 Sam Cassell comes back to Boston

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