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**Celtics Beat**

The longest nonstop Boston Celtics podcast available online or streaming, Celtics Beat is released 52 weeks of the year – with no exceptions. Host Adam Kaufman provides some of the most insightful analysis on all things Boston Celtics and the NBA. And no other podcast covering the Celtics on the web delivers some of the most well-known and respected personalities both in and outside the NBA as Celtics Beat does. New episodes are available for download every Sunday at iTunes and Stitcher. Episodes are also available OnDemand at http://www.clnsmedia.com and the CLNS Mobile App.

Latest Episodes:

200: Leon Powe | West Coast Recap | Chicago Bulls @ Boston Celtics PreGame Mar 12, 2017

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Leon Powe won a World Championship for the Boston Celtics in 2008 and was a five-year NBA veteran. Twitter: @Leon_Powe

0:25 Celtics get blown out in Denver after big win v Golden State Warriors

2:45 How Celts won the title in 2008 without a set rotation

6:40 Brad Stevens continued lineup experimentation

11:55 Why did Jaylen Brown struggle at Cal?

15:15 Powe consulting Danny Ainge on drafting Jaylen

18:00 Is coaching to blame for Boston’s poor rebounding?

23:12 Are the Chicago Bulls the worst matchup for Celts in NBA Playoffs?

27:35 Bulls PreGame & Prediction

30:40 Is Isaiah Thomas in a funk or tired?

34:30 Cavs v Celts Tickets Giveaway

35:56: MAILBAG: NCAA frosh w/ highest ceiling/Danny Ainge non-trades/Kelly Olynyk/Worst Celtics Regular Season Losses Ever

BONUS: Worst President in United States history

Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 12th. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper, (CODE: CELTICS), MyBookie.ag (CODE: CB50), and SeatGeek. Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE

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199: Ann Meyers Drysdale | NCAA Prospects w/ Sam Vecenie | Boston Celtics @ Phoenix Suns PreGame Mar 05, 2017

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Ann Meyers Drysdale was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993 and is the Vice President of the Phoenix Suns as well as the team’s color commentator on FOX Sports Arizona. Twitter: @AnnMeyers

Sam Vecenie covers the NBA Draft & NCAA for The Sporting News, Vice and hosts The Game Theory Podcast on CLNS Radio. Twitter: @Sam_Vecenie

0:31 Were Celts vindicated not parting w/ #NetsPick?

4:23 How this draft is different from hyped 2014 class

5:52 Is Marcus Smart the best player from ‘14 Lottery?

10:12 Lonzo Ball v Markelle Fultz

15:36 Is Josh Jackson a bad fit in Boston?

20:40 Where #NetsPick ranks as an asset overall in NBA

22:22 Boston’s Top 4 Big Board

26:15 Emergence of Jaylen Brown

29:05 Al Horford’s struggles in low block

36:01 Suns PreGame

45:33 Why did Suns trade Isaiah Thomas?

Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 5th. Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, and SeatGeek. Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE

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198: Steve Bulpett | Jimmy Butler & Paul George Pursuits | Boston Celtics NBA Trade Deadline Recap Feb 26, 2017

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Steve Bulpett serves as the Boston Celtics beat reporter for the Boston Herald. Twitter @SteveBHoop

0:25 Danny Ainge’s lucky non-moves

3:58 Why trading for Paul George makes no sense

8:24 Sources: Ainge hell-bent on preserving max salary slot to pursue certain player

13:00 Could Celtics trade Isaiah Thomas?

21:45 Why Boston did not pursue DeMarcus Cousins

27:19 Did Brad Stevens squash DMC deal?

31:10 Reasons Boston did not address rebounding & depth

35:50 Value of Jaylen Brown & ‘17 Nets pick

42:16 Magic Johnson taking over Lakers

Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 26th. Powered by CLNS Radio.

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197: Kevin Pelton | NBA Trade Deadline Preview | Boston Celtics at All-Star Game w/ Chris Forsberg Feb 19, 2017

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Kevin Pelton is an NBA analyst for ESPN. Twitter @kpelton Chris Forsberg is the Boston Celtics beat reporter for the Worldwide Leader. Twitter: @ESPNForsberg

0:53 Gary Payton for Ray Allen & famous NBA trade deadline deals

4:06 Jimmy Butler to Celts?

7:04 Where does 2017 Nets pick rank amongst all NBA trade assets?

11:40 Should Boston “go for it?” this year?

15:55 Best Boston trade chips (Jaylen Brown, 2018 Nets pick, Terry Rozier and more)

22:05 Pelton’s 3 best trades for Celtics

27:32 Ticket giveaway details

31:30 Is Boston’s home crowd best in NBA?

37:25 Is Isaiah Thomas a top-10 player?

40:01 How much will Al Horford contract impact Celtics cap?

46:15 Does Brad Stevens deserve credit for Boston’s success in short-rest situations?

49:32 Celts season ticket holder letter

Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 19th. Powered by CLNS Radio.

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196: Serena Winters & Derek Bodner | Los Angeles Lakers v Philadelphia 76ers v Boston Celtics | Bob Ryan on NBA Trade Deadline Feb 12, 2017

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Serena Winters is the Los Angeles Lakers beat reporter for LakersNation.com and a contributor to Spectrum SportsNet. Twitter: @SerenaWinters Derek Bodner hosts Sixers Beat on CLNS Radio and covers the Philadelphia 76ers and NBA Draft for DraftExpress. Twitter: @DerekBodnerNBA Bob Ryan is a longtime sports scribe for the Boston Globe. Twitter: @GlobeBobRyan

0:36 Celtics week & show synopsis

4:50 Does the NBA “need” Lakers/Celtics/Sixers to be good?

9:30 Primer of 76ers & Lakers

12:02 LHR on why Sixers will reach title contender status first

16:03 Bodner on LA

18:50 Winters on Boston

21:56 Why the Celts are in best position of all

25:25 How far away are Lakers?

32:15 Isaiah Thomas is really 5’7”

34:12 Are Celts a Jimmy Butler or Paul George away from contention?

41:35 Why Boston should not trade Nets pick

45:30 Is this roster a bridge group?

50:20 Is Isaiah Thomas having the best offensive season in Boston history?

Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 12th. Powered by CLNS Radio.

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195: Corey Maggette | Paul Pierce Documentary | LA Clippers @ Celts Pre-Game Feb 05, 2017

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Corey Maggette played 14 years in the NBA and currently the Basketball Operations Regional Liaison for the NBA. He also provides analysis for the Los Angeles Clippers on FOX Sports West. Twitter: @Corey_Maggette

0:30 Carmelo Anthony to Boston Celtics?

3:45 Brad Stevens coaching NBA All Star Game & other misc. Celts storylines

5:40 Crowds at Boston Garden

7:37 Ticket giveaway details

9:20 Al Horford’s struggles in post

12:15 Are Celts due for a funk?

17:07 Jaylen Brown’s development and other positive breakthroughs

19:27 Paul Pierce Documentary

25:40 LA Clippers primer

27:30 Differences in Clipps w/o Chris Paul

32:05 Maggette on IT’s emergence

36:11 Can Clippers bigs take advantage of Boston?

37:20 Is LA leading Melo destination?

42:00 Prediction

Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 5th. Powered by CLNS Radio.

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194: Kevin McHale | Brad Stevens Evaluation w/ Adam Himmelsbach | 17 Golden State Warriors v 86 Boston Celtics Jan 29, 2017

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Kevin McHale serves as an analyst for Turner Sports and is one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History and Three-Time World Champion Member of the Boston Celtics. Adam Himmelsbach is the Celts beat reporter for The Boston Globe. Twitter: @Adam Himmelsbach

0:20 GE Ads on Boston Celtics jerseys

4:35 Assessing Brad Stevens coaching

6:03 How did Stevens handle Marcus Smart incident?

8:50 Which Celtics player is Smart questioning?

10:45 How does Stevens hide Isaiah Thomas on defense?

14:41 Suggestions for Stevens in fixing C’s D

16:56 Why do Celts continue experimenting lineups this late in season?

21:45 Paul Pierce documentary on CLNS Radio

25:25 1986 Boston Celtics v 2017 Golden State Warriors

29:17 Does Kevin McHale have regrets playing through foot injury in ‘87?

32:45 Advice for Danny Ainge/Celts

37:27 Should Paul Pierce replace McHale on all-time Celtics team?

38:45 Final takes on McHale comments

Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, January 29th. Powered by CLNS Radio.

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193: Sean Grande | Mid-Term Player Grades | 2016-17 Boston Celtics | Powered by CLNS Radio Jan 22, 2017

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Sean Grande is the Boston Celtics radio play-by-play voice on 98.5 FM The Sports Hub. Twitter: @SeanGrandePBP

1:07 Obscure Boston Celtics start-times

3:18 Formula and Tyler Zeller, James Young, Jordan Mickey, Demetrius Jackson

4:41 Gerald Green

6:56 Jaylen Brown

9:15 Jonas Jerebko

11:22 Terry Rozier

14:37 Amir Johnson

19:07 Kelly Olynyk

26:40 Marcus Smart

28:25 Jae Crowder

31:25 Al Horford

33:55 Isaiah Thomas

40:40 Avery Bradley

Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, January 22nd. Powered by CLNS Radio.

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192: Nate Duncan | Eastern Conference Breakdown | Boston Celtics @ Atlanta Hawks | BONUS: Kevin Pelton Jan 15, 2017

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Nate Duncan hosts Dunc’d On and the Twitter NBA Show. Twitter: @NateDuncanNBA. Chris Vivlamore is the Atlanta Hawks beat reporter for the AJC. Twitter: @CVivlamoreAJC. Kevin Pelton is an NBA analyst for ESPN. Twitter: @kpelton

1:25 Celtics-Pistons ticket giveaway

2:05 Has Al Horford lost a step?

3:30 Does Horford not want to play C?

8:05 Why the Hawks weren’t happy w/ Horford declining rebounding

11:45 Has Boston leapfrogged Atlanta in East?

15:15 What to make of Celtics clutch play?

24:30 Worst of Eastern Conference

28:25 Race for 8th playoff spot

31:48 Worst playoff series matchup for Celts

33:10 Second half risers?

37:50 % of C’s being in ECF

42:17 What Celts could use to move into upward in East

49:00 Celtics v Cavs?

BONUS: Kevin Pelton on Marcus Smart

Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, January 15th. Powered by CLNS Radio.

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191: Coach Nick | BBall Breakdown on 2016-17 Boston Celtics | Powered by CLNS Radio Jan 08, 2017

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Coach Nick is the President of BBall Breakdown and bballbreakdown.com. Twitter: @BballBreakdown

3:06 Why Boston Celtics D is underachieving

8:40 Is it concerning opposing guards are having big games v Celts?

10:00 Al Horford’s decline and why Kelly Olynyk should take some of his minutes

24:55 Celts rebounding struggles

33:50 What makes the Celts offense great

38:45 Importance of Avery Bradley and why you can’t fully trust defensive stats

42:30 IT’s place in NBA & comparison with Allen Iverson

46:00 Is this best set of guards in NBA history?

49:35 Independent media v national basketball media

Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, January 8th. Powered by CLNS Radio.

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