Celtics Lab NBA Basketball Podcast

Boston gets to work teambuilding with Gallinari deal, Brogdon trade with Kory Waldron Jul 01, 2022

The Boston Celtics were, by most accounts, not going to make much if any moves until the weekend got here. But whether that was a smoke screen or whether a happy accident set the Celtics team building wheels into motion, the team that represented the NBA's Eastern Conference in the 2022 NBA Finals just got quite a bit better.

It started with the team landing long-coveted veteran wing Danilo Gallinari, and went into hyperdrive with the trade for Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon, the Celtics sending out a top-12 protected first-round pick, center Daniel Theis, wing Aaron Nesmith, and three rarely-played deep rotation players.

To get a feel for how Brogdon will impact a Finals squad that gave up no core players to bring on the Indiana floor general, we brought on host of the Off the Glass "Full Access Pacers" podcast, Kory Waldron.

Your usual hosts Alex Goldberg and Justin Quinn linked up with Waldron to talk all things Brogdon trade, Celtics team building, and plenty more offseason action.

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What can we expect from a Utah Jazz retool led by Danny Ainge and Will Hardy? Jun 28, 2022

With Juancho Hernangomez on the court, Will Hardy on the sidelines, and Danny Ainge running the front office, you would be forgiven if you mistook the Utah Jazz for the Boston Celtics. But the Bo Cruz connection aside, the hires of Ainge as the team's CEO of basketball ops and more recently Hardy as head coach were no coincidence, the Salt Lake City-based franchise looking to steal a little of the mojo that helped Boston rise to the Finals contender they became in 2021-22.

What can the Jazz expect with so much Celtics brass running the show next season? Will Ainge be the right man for the job in Utah? How much will Boston and head coach Ime Udoka miss their assistant now that he's been promoted?

Celtics Wire general editor Justin Quinn appeared on Salt Lake City sports radio's "KSL Unrivaled" show on 97.5 FM locally to talk about the Hardy hire, Ainge in charge of the Jazz' retool, and more.

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Las Vegas Summer League and team building options with Tom Westerholm Jun 27, 2022

The Boston Celtics are done with the 2022 NBA draft and have since turned their attention to the annual Sin City exhibition series better known as Las Vegas Summer League, with a familiar stashed floor general joining some of the younger players on Boston's roster along with a handful of undrafted free agents left over from this year's draft.

They also need to sharpen their focus on the looming free agency period set to kick off on the night of Thursday, June 30 armed with their $6.4 million mini-mid level exception and a host of traded player exceptions (TPEs) including several of consequence. What can we expect to see from the Celtics as the 2022 offseason hits its peak over the next two weeks?

To answer these questions, we recruited the help of Boston.com's Tom Westerholm and came away feeling pretty positive about where Boston is sitting heading into next season. We even touch on conspicuously liked tweets making the news for all the wrong reasons and try our hand (incorrectly, it turns out) at prognosticating where former Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving might be playing come October.

Join your usual hosts Alex Goldberg, Cameron Tabatabaie, and Justin Quinn as we look ahead to the high points of a hopefully impactful Celtics offseason.

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A crash course on what Boston might do in the 2022 NBA draft with Bryan Kalbrosky Jun 21, 2022

If you are one of the many fans of the Boston Celtics scrambling to get caught up on what the team might do in the 2022 NBA draft this Thursday night at the Brooklyn Nets' home arena of Barclay's Center in New York City with the No. 53 pick of the draft, we have you covered.

With plenty of eyes justifiably fixated on how the Celtics were doing in the 2022 NBA Finals until Boston's Game 6 loss ended the series, getting caught up on what prospects might be in range for the Celtics and happen to also be a good fit for Boston's needs is what most hardcore Celtics fans have been up to over the last few days.

To that end, we coupled our own research with For The Win's Bryan Kalbrosky's draft expertise for the latest episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast to get you up to speed on what Boston might do in the draft above and beyond their second-round pick.

Join your usual hosts Alex Goldberg and Justin Quinn as they link up with Kalbrosky to get you everything you need to know about what the Celtics can do in the 2022 draft.

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What options do the Boston Celtics have to improve their 2023 title odds? Jun 20, 2022

The Boston Celtics lost Game 6 of their 2022 NBA Finals series with the Golden State Warriors to lose the NBA title to their West Coast rivals, but are already turning the page to the 2022-23 NBA season and how they can spruce up their roster and skills in order to not only make the Finals again, but this time, come out on top.

They have a very good idea about what they need to improve on as a team and as individual players and will have plenty of tools at their disposal to add some key new faces. Don't expect fireworks in terms of a splashy addition this offseason, but armed with a bevy of traded player exceptions (TPEs), draft assets, and young players, Boston could make some minor moves around the margins or even get aggressive should the right player become available.

There is a lot to cover on what the offseason might end up looking like, so we broke it into two chunks, with this episode covering free agents, trades, and internal improvements, and another coming soon that will focus on the 2022 NBA draft headed our way this Thursday.

Join your usual hosts Justin Quinn, Cameron Tabatabaie, and Alex Goldberg as we say goodbye to 2021-22 while turning our attention toward what needs to happen to make 2022-23 a success.

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What went wrong in Game 5 of the NBA Finals for Boston, and can they fix it in Game 6? Jun 14, 2022

The Boston Celtics squandered a game that saw Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry go a shocking 0-for-9 from 3-point range in Game 5 of their 2022 NBA Playoffs series with the Dubs, falling 104-94 and to a 2-3 series deficit as a result of Golden State's role players stepping up when no one on the Celtics did.

The series isn't over as it heads back to Boston and TD Garden on Thursday, but now the Celtics need to win two games to hang a banner, and one of them on the road should they force a Game 7. Did Boston blow a near-optimal opportunity to hang a banner in year 1 of the Ime Udoka era?

After the loss, the hosts of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast decided to talk out their thoughts in reaction to the botched Game 5 effort, and get into what went wrong in the loss as well as what needs to improve if the team is to have any chance of winning it all.

Join your usual hosts Alex Goldberg and Cameron Tabatabaie as they break down Game 5 with an eye tilted towards Game 6 and (hopefully) beyond.

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Talking about the 2022 NBA Playoffs, Derrick White, and Giannis with Mirin Fader Jun 13, 2022

The NBA is a fast-paced league with a fever-pitched pace unkind to those who linger on the past or even the present too long. That can make it a challenge to put together coverage that cuts deeper than the often-superficial (but still important!) topics that make up the bread and butter of NBA reporting.

The Ringer's Mirin Fader has made a career going against that grain, opening windows into the lives of those NBA players she covers on par with the best of the best long-form treatment seen in other fields of coverage evoking palpable, emotive worlds otherwise beyond our grasp and understanding.

Known for her biographical treatment of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and the recent author of an article focused on Celtics guard Derrick White, Fader has a unique window on Boston's current journey to the Finals she agreed to share on the latest episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast.

Join your usual hosts Cameron Tabatabaie, Justin Quinn, and Alex Goldberg as we talk all things longform NBA writing, the 2022 NBA Playoffs, and more with Mirin Fader.

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How important is Boston winning Game 5 for hanging Banner 18? Jun 12, 2022

By now, just about every Boston Celtics fan with access to the internet knows the statistic regarding the winners of Game 5 in an NBA postseason series, but this Game 5 in the team's 2022 NBA Finals series against the Golden State Warriors feels especially important. Just how critical is it for the Celtics to steal another game on the road in their quest to hang an NBA-record 18th banner in the rafters of TD Garden?

Perhaps even more importantly, what did Game 4's loss teach us about what might be coming down the pike in the two team's next contest, and what could Boston do to counter what they have seen from Golden State so far.

In this episode of the CLNS Media podcast, we do our best to divine how the first of the three potentially remaining games of the 2021-22 NBA season might go -- and what the Celtics ought to do to maximize their chances at winning it all.

Join your usual hosts Alex Goldberg, Cameron Tabatabaie, and Justin Quinn as we gear up for an absolutely massive Monday evening showdown.

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Recapping Boston's big Game 3 win over the Golden State Warriors Jun 09, 2022

After an impressive Game 3 win over the Golden State Warriors on their home court of TD Garden on Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics now find themselves just two wins away from hanging Banner 18.

How did it happen? Who stepped up and took care of business? What didn't go quite right despite the win? What did the Warriors do differently, and how did Boston respond? And more important than all of that, how are we feeling about being in the driver's seat with both teams now having a potential two games left in the season with a 2-1 series lead?

The hosts of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast did a postgame recap to get some feedback from a massive win into your earholes faster, and with how palpable winning the title has become with the win, we can't wait for Game 4 to get here to see how the rest of the series plays out.

Until then, check out the podcast embedded above to get caught up with the action if you missed the game, or to revel in the afterglow of the win.

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Sorting out Game 3 of the Celtics' 2022 NBA Finals with Ky Carlin Jun 06, 2022

The Boston Celtics fell victim to their worst tendencies in their Game 2 matchup with the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals, and against the Dubs, careless turnovers and passive possessions rarely if ever end well for the opposing teams. The Celtics found out why on their way to a 107-88 loss and a 1-1 series tie on Sunday evening but now head back to TD Garden for a Game 3 contest on their own home court.

What went wrong in Game 2 for the Celtics? How big of a role did refs play in the loss, if any? We of course dig into the impact (and treatment) of Draymond Green and spend plenty of airtime on what's to come for Boston in Game 3.

What adjustments can we expect? Is this the last we see of Daniel Theis this season? How often will there be double-big lineups, and how to avoid turning the ball over? In this episode of the Celtics Lab podcast, we link up with Sixers Wire editor Ky Carlin for an unbiased look at the Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals.

John Carlin and your usual hosts Cameron Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg, and Justin Quinn as we get up to speed on the state of the bi-coastal banner hunt.

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Divining how Golden State will respond to Boston's Game 1 win with Tommy Call III Jun 04, 2022

Given the number of outliers we saw from both the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors in alternating quarters of Game 1 of their 2022 NBA Finals series on Thursday, we can assume that however the two teams approach Game 2, the outcome will not resemble the previous contest's.

The Celtics role players will likely shoot worse, and Jayson Tatum better; Draymond Green and the Dubs will defend Boston better, and Stephen Curry will probably not put up the bulk of his offense in just one quarter. But how will the Celtics get their All-NBA forward going, and how will the Warriors adapt? Will we see more Payton Pritchard and less Grant Williams? Can we expect to say Golden State's Gary Payton II in Game 2?

To get to the bottom of what might be coming down the pike for Boston in the next installment of the NBA Playoffs, the hosts of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast got together with the editor of our sister site Warriors Wire, Tommy Call III.

On this episode of the Lab, Call and our usual hosts Justin Quinn and Cameron Tabatabaie dive into what adjustments we might see come Sunday evening -- and how what we saw changed our opinions on how who might win it all.

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Previewing Celtics-Dubs and the evolution of space in the NBA with Mike Prada Jun 02, 2022

In many ways, the 2022 NBA Finals series between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors has been a series a long time in coming. From the golden age of the 1960s pitting Bill Russell against Wilt Chamberlain up to the present 3-point revolution sparked in large part because of the Dubs and the defense the Celtics have built to slow, the way these two teams have played one another serves as a tangible history of the league's evolution.

It just so happens that The Athletic's Mike Prada recently finished a book that traces the path of that evolution. In "Spaced Out: How the NBA's Three-Point Revolution Changed Everything You Thought You Knew About Basketball," the two teams currently facing off in the finals play a key role, making Prada an ideal interlocutor to break down how this series might play out.

On this episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, Prada joins your usual hosts Alex Goldberg and Justin Quinn to talk about his new book, how it is entangled with the basketball we are about to see unfold, and what we ought to expect from this Celtics-Dubs battle.

If you want a deeper understanding of how the game has changed over time without having to take intensive courses on NBA tactics, or just want to know who we all think will win the 2022 title, this is the pod for you.

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The Heat beaten, a look back on the path to the finals ahead of a Warriors showdown May 31, 2022

Even though it very much looked like it might not have happened in the waning seconds of the Boston Celtics' Game 7 win over the Miami Heat in the 2022 Eastern Conference semifinals as Jimmy Butler's last-second 3-pointer followed its arc on the way to the front of the rim, the Celtics are in fact headed to the 2022 NBA Finals starting next Thursday.

Their first trip back there since 2010 and the first trip ever for every member of the current team's roster, it felt right to take a last look back at the series with the Heat, Jayson Tatum's new (literally) hardware, and the season more generally before getting our minds ready for the fight for Banner 18 against the Golden State Warriors.

On this episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, we take stock of the team's path to the finals and even take a peek at the series ahead of a full preview later this week.

Join your usual hosts of Alex Goldberg, Cameron Tabatabaie, and Justin Quinn as we pay tribute to the journey Boston has completed so far while getting ready for the final, hardest steps ahead.

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Diving into whether Boston can close out their East Finals series vs. the Miami Heat in Game 6 with Gary Gulman May 26, 2022

The Boston Celtics are a win away from the 2022 NBA Finals with a 3-2 series lead over the Miami Heat in the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference finals with the opportunity to close out the Heat on their home court of TD Garden.

Do the Celtics have the horses after having injured starters Marcus Smart and Robert Williams III play through swelling and discomfort? Can Miami dig deep and find a way to beat Boston on the road to force a decisive Game 7 in Florida? And how to sort through things sports-related in a week that quite understandably has our minds elsewhere?

In this episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, comedian, noted Celtics fan, and friend of the pod Gary Gulman dives into the post-Game 5 aftermath to see what we can prognosticate about the rest of the East finals.

Join your usual hosts Cameron Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg, and Justin Quinn as we talk all things Eastern Conference finals and beyond.

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Are there any adjustments left? Exploring the Boston-Miami Heat East finals with Kyle Russell May 24, 2022

The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat appear to be trading haymakers in their Eastern Conference finals series as each team adjusts to how the other played in the game prior, and bodies are turning up with the sort of damage one might expect in a match between two heavyweights, both teams looking at playing Game 5 without key players being available.

After a 102-82 blowout of the Heat at TD Garden on Monday, the series shifts back to Florida -- have the Celtics found the right way to play in order to put the Heat in their proverbial rearview mirror? Or can we expect Miami to unlock another gear despite all their dings and bruises? Are there any adjustments left for either team beyond simply playing better?

This episode, we are joined by Kyle Russell of the Off The Glass podcast "Heaters Gonna Heat" to get as unbiased a view as we could for what we ought to expect from both teams in Game 5 and beyond.

Join your usual hosts Justin Quinn, Alex Goldberg, and Cameron Tabatabaie as we dive deep into Game 5 futures ahead of Wednesday's big game.

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Assessing the East finals vs. Miami 3 games in with Jeff Zillgitt May 22, 2022

The Boston Celtics are seeing a familiar pattern develop in their Eastern Conference finals series with the Miami Heat that in some ways resembles what unfolded in the last round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs with the Milwaukee Bucks, each team trading wins in the earlier part of the series.

But unlike the Bucks, the margins of victory in this series are substantial, and so far injuries -- and players playing through them -- have been an important factor as well. The health of Celtics like Robert Williams III and Marcus Smart, as well as Heat players like Jimmy Butler, PJ Tucker, and Kyle Lowry will be critical to winning Game 4 and beyond.

To make sense of the series so far and get a handle on what might be coming in the rest of the East Finals, host of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast Justin Quinn is joined by USA TODAY's Jeff Zillgitt to talk all things Eastern Conference finals.

In this episode, we broke down what went into the Heat's Game 3 win, how both teams might adjust, the importance of health, as well as a look across to the Western Conference finals series between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies.

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How can Boston respond to getting smacked by the Miami Heat in Game 2? May 19, 2022

The Boston Celtics started off their Eastern Conference finals series against the Miami Heat with an excellent first half, only to get punched hard in the mouth in the game's third quarter by the Heat's increased physicality.

The team crumpled like a wet cardboard box until they found their legs too late in the fourth quarter to mount a successful comeback, squandering an opportunity to steal a win on the road with Miami point guard Kyle Lowry unavailable. What can the Celtics do in Game 2 to adjust, if anything? How is the health of Marcus Smart, Al Horford, and Robert Williams III? Could a COVID outbreak do more damage to the team's roster at nearly the worst possible time?

In this episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, hosts Cameron Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn try and predict what might be coming down the pike in this series in terms of both health and potential adjustments.

The Celtics get a shot at redemption on Friday with a potential return to action for Smart to boot -- but does this team have enough to win in Miami? Listen to hear our perspective on what we expect to see.

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Can Boston beat the Miami Heat banged up? May 17, 2022

Any NBA postseason series is about matchups and adjustments, and in the case of the Boston Celtics' 2022 Eastern Conference semifinals series with the No. 1 seeded Miami Heat, they will likely prove critical elements to the team that finds a way to advance to the finals. The Celtics own the best defense in the league in the 2021-22 regular season, but the Heat are not far behind at No. 4 in that department, and both teams have an adaptable style of play and solid coaching staff to guide their respective teams on both ends.

We also knew coming into the series that health was going to be a factor with each team's lead point guard dealing with injuries sustained earlier in the postseason -- Marcus Smart with a sprained foot he hurt in Game 7 against the Brooklyn Nets in the East semis, and Kyle Lowry with lingering hamstring issues.

We did not, however, know that veteran big man Al Horford was going to end up back in the NBA's health and safety protocols, or that center Robert Williams III is reportedly likely and able to play significant minutes against Miami.

On this episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, your hosts Cameron Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg, and Justin Quinn do their best to predict the East finals matchup between Boston and Miami, even as they learn about Boston's injury woes mid-recording.

Buckle up, this is going to be a rough ride for the Celtics.

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Recapping an epic Game 6 vs. Bucks, looking ahead to Game 7 for the Celtics with Jack Simone May 14, 2022

The Boston Celtics defied the odds and forced a Game 7 at TD Garden on Sunday with a 109-95 win over star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, evening up the Eastern Conference semifinals series at 3 games each.

What went right for the Celtics to make it happen? What went wrong for the Bucks to keep Boston's 2021-22 season alive? Who deserves the flowers for the guys in green, and what did Milwaukee get wrong? Much more importantly, what implications did the Game 6 victory have for the looming, decisive Game 7 for the Celtics? Do either teams have any adjustments left up their sleeves to find a way to advance to the 2022 Eastern Conference finals?

This episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, we are joined by Celtics Blog's Jack Simone as we break down the highs and lows of Game 6, and doing our best to get a bead on how the most important game of the Celtics season might go.

Check out the clip embedded above to hear Simone and regular hosts Alex Goldberg, Cameron Tabatabaie, and Justin Quinn's perspectives on what is shaping up to be an all-time classic series between the two East juggernauts.

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Sorting out the Milwaukee-Boston East semis heading into Game 5 with Avenue May 11, 2022

For much of the Game 4 matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks, it looked like the Celtics' season might be on the ropes, with star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks pummeling Boston almost as hard as the unfriendly whistle was.

But then, in the second half, after the Greek Freak made another of his typically flashy flushes, Giannis made the mistake of taunting veteran Boston big man Al Horford, kicking his already-excellent play into a career night for the Florida product and elevating the Celtics to a key series win to hand Boston homecourt advantage.

What did we see from Game 4 the team can build on? How will the Bucks respond? To dive into the state of the Eastern Conference semifinals series heading into Game 5, we linked up with the man behind the voice in the Celtics' East semis hype video, Boston's own Avenue.

In this episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, we cover everything from Avenue's hip hop career, how he ended up making that Celtics connection, and what we expect out of the team now that they look like they've turned a corner in the series to the officiating issues driving NBA fans around the league up the wall.

Check out the clip embedded above to hear your usual hosts Cameron Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg, and Justin Quinn as they make some sense about what might come next as the series heads back to TD Garden.

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Which version of the Boston Celtics will we see in Game 3 vs. Milwaukee with Max Lederman May 05, 2022

The Boston Celtics looked like two very different teams in Games 1 and 2 of their second-round series with the Milwaukee Bucks, first getting blown out by the Bucks and then blowing out Milwaukee in return. What impressions can we take away from this series given how disparate the first two games were from one another, and what can we expect to see from both teams moving forward?

How will the health of Marcus Smart's thigh contusion and Jaylen Brown's hamstring tightness affect the series? What can the Bucks do in order to adjust to Boston's single-man coverage of Giannis Antetokounmpo? Will the Celtics keep firing away from beyond the arc at historic rates, or will they look to score in other ways?

On this episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, we enlisted the help of NBC Sports Boston's Max Lederman to get our bearings on a very closely matched Eastern Conference semifinals series.

Join Lederman and your usual hosts Alex Goldberg and Justin Quinn as we take stock of Bucks - Celtics as the series heads to Wisconsin for Milwaukee's two-game homestand.

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Talking Celtics - Bucks tactical shifts in the East Semifinals with Jared Weiss Apr 29, 2022

The Boston Celtics are soon to take on the reigning NBA champions in the 2022 Eastern Conference Semifinals after beating up on the Brooklyn Nets to get the sweep in the first round. But unlike the Nets, the Milwaukee Bucks are no slouch on the defensive end of the court, and could be just as dangerous or even more so putting points on the board as well.

How are the Celtics going to have to adapt their play if they want to have a shot at making the Eastern Conference Finals? What will the Bucks be looking to do against Boston? Perhaps even more importantly, how will the absence of All-Star Bucks forward Khris Middleton affect the series -- and how much should we worry about star Celtics wing Jaylen Brown's hamstring tightness?

To answer all these questions and more, we invited on The Athletic's Jared Weiss to talk all things tactics between these two East juggernauts on the latest episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast.

Join your usual hosts Alex Golberg, Justin Quinn, and Cameron Tabatabaie as we get our bearings on both ends of the court ahead of Sunday's Game 1 season opener.

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No sweep 'til Brooklyn (Nets), and a glance at Boston's second round Apr 27, 2022

The Boston Celtics have eliminated the 2022 preseason title favorites in four games, about as improbable an outcome at the midpoint of the season as might be imagined. Yet, the Celtics will advance to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs to face either the Milwaukee Bucks or Chicago Bulls after dispatching the Brooklyn Nets just the same.

How did it happen? Who deserves flowers? Where did the Nets go wrong, and what lies in store for them in their future? Your usual hosts Cameron Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg, and Justin Quinn got together to gloat a little and think a lot about what might be coming down the pike in the next round of the Celtics' postseason action.

We cover everything from All-Star forward Jayson Tatum's ascent to superstardom to the critical buckets made by Payton Pritchard, and do our best to envision a rough outline of what a second-round series with Boston's most likely opponent might look like.

It will be a few days before that is potentially decided, and longer still for the Celtics to get back on the court, so get your Boston podcast fix with us as we take stock of one heck of a first-round series.

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Looking at how Boston's Game 3 win vs. Brooklyn sheds light on the Celtics' postseason ceiling with Alex King Apr 24, 2022

The Boston Celtics are poised to sweep the team that was widely seen as likely to win the 2022 NBA title on the Brooklyn Nets' home court this coming Monday, and questions about what could be going wrong with the Nets has shifted to how impressive the Celtics have been not only in their series with Brooklyn but well before the postseason even began.

What did Boston's Game 3 win tell us about the Celtics' title chances? How will the return of big man Robert Williams III inflect those odds? And what were the elements that came together in the latter half of the 2021-22 NBA season that set the table for this unprecedented success?

The hosts of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast Alex Goldberg, Justin Quinn, and Cameron Tabatabaie got together with the creator of the "Alex Hoops" YouTube NBA video breakdown series Alex King to try and get a handle on what it was that got Boston to this enviable position.

Check out the clip embedded above to hear what the foursome had to say about the Celtics getting up 3 games to none over the Nets, and what it might mean moving forward.

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What Game 1 of Brooklyn Nets-Boston Celtics can tell us about the rest of the series with Ajayi Browne Apr 20, 2022

What can Game 1 of the series between the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics potentially tell us about what might happen with the rest of the first-round series of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference playoffs tell us about the rest of the games Boston will play against Brooklyn?

On this episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, we brought on Ajayi Browne of Nets Daily to dissect the buzzer-beating win and see how much of what we saw in Game 1 that could have bearing on the contests to follow in the NBA Finals-like atmosphere we saw on Sunday afternoon.

Will Kyrie continue to be a lights-out marksman from everywhere on the floor? Can the Celtics keep Kevin Durant from becoming one as well? Will Boston anticipate Brooklyn's adjustments in Game 2? And when do we think each team's bigs will be back, anyway?

Check out the clip embedded above to hear all Browne and your usual hosts Justin Quinn, Cameron Tabatabaie, and Alex Goldberg have to say about what they expect to see in the series moving forward.

We even have a healthy debate on whether your 2022 Kia Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart truly deserved the honor (spoiler: he does).

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Breaking down the Celtics-Nets series in the 2022 NBA Playoffs with Steve Bulpett Apr 16, 2022

The Boston Celtics are gearing up for Game 1 of their first-round series with the Brooklyn Nets this coming Sunday, April 17, hoping to start the 2022 NBA Playoffs out with a win. With one of the league's best offenses, they hope to offset the concentrated firepower of the Nets that is superstar forward Kevin Durant and star point guard Kyrie Irving and their experience winning banners with the top defense in the league and their depth.

Who has the coaching advantage with two relatively new head coaches helming each team? When will big men Robert Williams III and Ben Simmons return for each team respectively -- and will it be soon enough to matter? Are there any adjustments or other personnel in this series that Brooklyn or Boston need to plan ahead for? And what about the path beyond the Nets and the season leading up to it?

There's a host of things to discuss to get our bearings on this series, and to that end, we brought on legendary Celtics beat writer and current Heavy NBA reporter Steve Bulpett to talk it out.

Join your usual hosts Alex Goldberg, Cameron Tabatabaie, and Justin Quinn as we chop it up with Bulpett -- and stick around for the barbecue advice.

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Talking regular season awards, Timelord, Simmons health with Zak Noble Apr 15, 2022

The 2021-22 regular season is in the books and the 2022 NBA Playoff seeding is set, with the Boston Celtics in the running for some hardware for the former and staring down a first-round collision with the Brooklyn Nets regarding the latter.

With uncertainty swirling around whether Ime Udoka will nab Coach of the Year, Brad Stevens Executive of the Year, and even whether star forward Jayson Tatum will crack the top 5 of the 2022 Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, we turned to the king of NBA Twitter polls and co-host of the BallIsLife "Noble and Roosh" podcast Zak Noble.

We also touch on the relative health of Boston and Brooklyn's star frontcourt players -- Robert Williams III and Ben Simmons, respectively -- and whether we are buying reports of where either big man's health is on this edition of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast.

Join your usual hosts Cameron Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg, and Justin Quinn as we get you up to speed on everything you need to know heading into the Celtics' 2022 postseason.

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The protocols return, the Wiz goes down & building our All-Defensive teams with Josue Pavon Apr 07, 2022

As the 2021-22 NBA regular season draws to a close, so begins the projections of analysts and fans of which players ought to win what end-of-season awards. The Boston Celtics did not at all look like a team that would be in the mix for many if any such hardware at the midpoint of their campaign this season but have since very noticeably turned their season around in a historic way under first-year head coach Ime Udoka.

With a league-leading defense and a top-10 offense possessing one of the best point differentials in the league, the Celtics have all the indications of being a team that can win an NBA title so long as no more serious injuries after Robert Williams III take place.

And with Timelord potentially even returning early, it's easy to get distracted by the postseason on our collective doorstep.

But with this success should come accolades, and for this week's CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, your usual hosts linked up with Josue Pavon of the "Cedric Maxwell" podcast on the same network and Heavy.com to talk all things Defensive Teams and where Boston's players should be on it.

Check out the episodes embedded above to hear Justin Quinn, Alex Goldberg, and Cameron Tabatabaie's cases for All-Defensive teams, with Pavon offering his own views and keeping us honest.

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All-NBA, all vaccinated (?), and almost being done with the regular season with Kwani Lunis Apr 02, 2022

The Boston Celtics have at least one player likely to land on an All-NBA team for the 2021-22 season in All-Star forward Jayson Tatum, but due to his eligibility at both guard and forward for the honor (to say nothing of the positional flexibility afforded some stars but not others), it remains unclear whether the St. Louis native will end up with first, second, or third team honors.

Uncertainty also abounds in the team's media coverage with potential playoff eligibility in a series against the Toronto Raptors with speculation abounding regarding the vaccination status of all Celtics players in light of Toronto's vaccine mandate.

In this episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, we team up with "The A-List" podcast host and NBC 10 Boston broadcaster Kwani A. Lunis to talk through these forward-looking issues.

Join your usual hosts Cameron Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg, and Justin Quinn as we do our best to suss out where Tatum (and the rest of the league's best players) should be honored by the league and more.

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Timelord out, punching up, and talking all things Celtics and comedy with Mike Mulloy Mar 30, 2022

With news that the Boston Celtics will be without their starting center Robert Williams III for four to six weeks to the social impact of the slap heard 'round the world, there's plenty of space for a comedic perspective in Celtics circles and beyond.

To that end, the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast linked up with noted Boston homer, foil to The Ringer's Jason Concepcion, and comedian Mike Mulloy to talk about how the Celtics will cope without Timelord, thoughts about the Oscars and the role of comedy in the world, and basketball in Boston more generally.

Blow off a little steam after a tense couple of days with Mulloy and your usual hosts Alex Goldberg, Justin Quinn, and Cameron Tabatabaie.

We even dive into the world of pro wrestling and which Celtics might excel in it in this episode, be sure to check it out (listener note - this episode has more explicit language than usual).

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Scouting the tourney for second round gems with HoopsHype's Bryan Kalbrosky Mar 22, 2022

While most people are starting to focus on the 2022 NBA Playoff picture starting to come into focus in recent days, a certain subset of NBA draft fanatics are already looking past that to the next big news item on the Boston Celtics' teambuilding agenda -- the 2022 NBA draft.

And though the Celtics will not be anywhere near the letter or even the first round of the draft without making some fairly substantial trades to pick up draft assets for this year's big event, they do have a second-round draft pick that could be used to pick up a steal in what is seen as a fairly deep if not especially talented draft class.

There won't be any "plug and play" prospects in the latter third of the round where Boston is likely to be selecting, but Boston could find talent able to move the ball and shoot at potential future positions of need with the right eye to find it.

And to that end, we brought on For The Win and Hoops Hype NBA draft expert Bryan Kalbrosky to talk about what value can be squeezed out of such a late pick, as well as if they happen to still be in the NCAA Tournament for Celtics fans to get a look at in the coming week.

Check out this pod with hosts Cameron Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn as we talk all things big dance, draft and even get into the Great Batman Debate among other recent Boston news nuggets.

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Predicting the seeding for the Celtics, Eastern Conference ahead of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Mar 18, 2022

It won't be long now until the remaining games for the Boston Celtics of the 2021-22 NBA regular season can be counted with single-digit numbers, and with the 2022 postseason nearly upon us, we can start to get a picture of how the Eastern Conference standings might look when the dust settles on the season.

With so much parity in the East among playoff teams, seeding could be as important as it has been in many years for postseason success, with the play-in tournament looking like it may well have an epic showdown brewing with a legitimate contender likely to end up in it, and the range in which the Celtics are likely to fall anywhere from favorable to fraught depending on which East foe they end up drawing.

To that end, on this week's episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, hosts Justin Quinn and Cameron Tabatabaie try to suss out where they think each team will end up using strength of schedule, health, and desirable matchups.

They also get into how the team has been playing of late, a last look at the (we hope) end of the feud between Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, and everything else newsworthy for Boston between now and the last game of the regular season.

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On the 2021-22 Celtics and patience, rooting for Jerry Buss and more with Gary Gulman Mar 16, 2022

Followers of the Boston Celtics who happen to also be fans of standup comedy are for the most part aware of popular comedian Gary Gulman's love for the team he grew up watching as a native of Peabody, Massachusetts. And Gulman is also a fan of dropping in on Celtics-oriented podcasts while rightly advocating for patience with this up-and-coming roster.

So the hosts of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast linked up with Gulman to talk about his prescient analysis of the 2021-22 Boston roster in our most recent episode, touching on everything from how he played the sport along with football in high school (and the latter in college at Boston University) to his outstanding standup and advocacy for mental health.

We even get into the new HBO series "Winning Time" and his inside view of the series as it was developed via his own ties to the cast producing the Los Angeles Lakers-centric docu-series given its unignorable ties to the Celtics in the 1980s.

Join Cameron Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg, and Justin Quinn for a fascinating talk about Boston sports now and past with one of our favorite comedians in this special edition of the Lab.

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On playing with Kevin Garnett, Celtics in the post-Banner 17 era with JR Giddens Mar 13, 2022

The man of the hour this Sunday afternoon will see his No. 5 jersey heading up to Boston Celtics basketball Valhalla to hang amongst the rafters, The Big Ticket's big day finally arriving after the Celtics play the Dallas Mavericks on March 13.

And with that caliber event that will see Hall of Fame Boston big man Kevin Garnett be immortalized forever in Celtics lore, we had to record a special edition of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast with a teammate of his from the two seasons following the winning of Banner 17. That teammate would be Boston alum JR Giddens, who took some time to regale us with some stories of what it was like to play with a living legend.

Giddens also gives us an insight into how it was fighting for playing time on a team with designs on deep postseason runs and a coach notorious for not playing younger players -- as well as what advice he'd give current Celtics dealing with not so different issues themselves.

We even get into the University of New Mexico product's current coaching career and his time playing overseas, so be sure to check out this special edition of the pod in honor of KG's big event.

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Jersey retirements, KG and Celtics history with Twitter's sports historian Honest Larry Mar 11, 2022

This Sunday, the Boston Celtics will retire the jersey number of one of the greatest big men to play for the team, Kevin Garnett. Steeped in organizational history as well as the glory of Banner 17, the event -- scheduled after the Celtics' Sunday afternoon matchup with the Dallas Mavericks -- will also incorporate elements of the NBA's 75th-anniversary celebrations.

With such a historical moment about to unfold for Boston fans, we hosts of the CLNS Media podcast "Celtics Lab" felt it only just to bring on an expert in such things, the Twitter historian for the Celtics, known for his online curation of all things Boston sports and particularly the team that now strives for Banner 18 under head coach Ime Udoka.

That would of course be Honest Larry, who is a must-follow on Twitter if you are not already -- and like the hosts of the pod, an educator by trade.

Cameron Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg and Justin Quinn talk the history of Celtics jersey retirements, Garnett's time in Boston, and how the game has changed over the decades among many similar topics.

Whether you're already an Honest Larry supporter or not, if you love Celtics history, Kevin Garnett, and everything in between, this is the episode for you.

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Sussing out the facts of where the Celtics are in the East order with Justin Goodrum and Matt Thomas Mar 03, 2022

With the 2022 NBA trade deadline now well behind the Boston Celtics, we have a pretty good idea of what this team is capable of after consolidating talent on the roster to bring back old friend Daniel Theis and trade for their ball-moving defensive specialist Derrick White.

But the rest of the league's Eastern Conference did not stand still at the trade deadline for the most part, meaning the landscape of the Celtics' primary arena of competition changed as well -- what should we expect from the other teams Boston will be up against in the 2022 NBA Playoffs and beyond?

To answer those questions in a (hopefully) engaging way, the CLNS Media podcast "Celtics Lab" brought on friends of the pod and hosts of the Off The Glass podcast "Hoopsology" to make use their focus on the entire league in figuring out what is true and false about Boston's place in a revamped East.

Justin Goodrum and Matt Thomas join your usual hosts Alex Goldberg, Cameron Tabatabaie, and Justin Quinn to assess the Eastern order of the NBA -- if you want an objective view on where the Celtics stack up in it, be sure to catch this episode.

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Talking about Boston's contender status, KG's jersey retirement and more with Jason Terry Feb 26, 2022

As the Boston Celtics inch towards contender status with improved play on both ends of the court at the same time the Brooklyn Nets are trying to find enough health to compete for a title, the two teams could very well be on a postseason collision course.

One that began almost a decade ago when a fateful trade sent Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Jason Terry to Brooklyn, and, given that it is just weeks before Garnett will have his Celtics jersey raised up to the rafters, we couldn’t think of a better person to talk about it with on the CLNS Media “Celtics Lab” podcast than the JET himself.

In this episode, Cameron Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn are joined by Terry to talk about his time in Boston in their last era of contention, what it was like playing with KG, how he thinks of the Celtics and Nets’ short and medium-term futures, what’s keeping him busy these days and plenty more.

This was a very fun pod that even has a Big Ticket in a helicopter story, so be sure to check it out.

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Digging into the new-look Celtics and the trade deadline aftermath with Anna Horford Feb 23, 2022

The 2022 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and with it and the time needed for their young roster and new coach to gel, the Boston Celtics are a very different team.

A league-leading defense and a humming offense finally have the Celtics looking like the team many hoped they'd become, with this iteration of the team looking like it's going to make some noise in the postseason. And while there's plenty to be happy about, it's worth remembering that as much as the NBA is a business, much of the work that takes place at the deadline isn't so easy on players and their families.

To strike a balance between the two poles, the hosts of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast got together with friend of the pod Anna Horford to talk about what the deadline was like for her brother Al and her family, the team's new look and both sides of the coin regarding what went into it.

Justin Quinn, Alex Goldberg, and Cam Tabatabaie also talk about everything from Deuce Tatum's budding stardom to whether Al will be dancing at Anna's wedding coming up soon, so be sure to tune in to hear it all.

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Buyouts, free agents, and other ways to juice the Boston Celtics' roster even more Feb 18, 2022

The Boston Celtics by all accounts had themselves a very productive 2022 NBA trade deadline, adding top-flight rotation talent bordering on starting level without paying an exceptionally high price to get the deals done while also consolidating contracts to clear playing time for their younger prospects as well.

No easy task, the Celtics now face the next step of their journey back to contention -- adding more talent around the margins as they seek to bolster the defensive firewall that is their primary identity while also boosting the team's offensive capabilities with the best buyout and free agent targets available.

Who is there to work with? What are they up to now, how can they help, and what are the odds Boston can land them?

On this episode of the CLNS Media podcast "Celtics Lab", hosts Justin Quinn and Cameron Tabatabaie get into the end game for teambuilding for the 2021-22 season as we approach All-Star Week and the stretch run after.

Alex Goldberg has the week off along with most of the Celtics' roster but will be back in the saddle again soon.

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Taking stock of the Celtics, Eastern Conference after a VERY busy trade deadline with Yossi Gozlan Feb 11, 2022

While more than a few fans and analysts suspected that the Boston Celtics were set to perhaps at most make a small move to duck under the tax, the team instead re-shaped its roster about as much as is possible without moving core players in a blockbuster deal.

Now, after starting the day with 17 players (counting two ways), the team finds itself with five (yes, five) open roster spots, Derrick White from the San Antonio Spurs, Daniel Theis returning from the Houston Rockets and perhaps the most intimidating defenses assembled in recent NBA history to play with for the rest of the season.

What do these moves mean for the Celtics in the long and short terms? What can we expect to see as far as an on-court product? And where do the Celtics stand in comparison to the rest of the East after a flurry of moves around the league radically transformed the NBA landscape as we knew it?

The hosts of the CLNS Media podcast "Celtics Lab" are back with a special post-trade deadline edition with friend of the pod Yossi Gozlan, cap expert for our sister site HoopsHype.

Check out the clip embedded above to get your bearings on the aftermath a a VERY busy trade deadline not only for Boston, but the NBA writ large.

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Making sense of the early deadline moves, rumors - and what it could mean in the East with Nick Fay Feb 09, 2022

A flurry of unexpectedly early deals in the 2022 NBA trade deadline season caught fans of the Boston Celtics and wider NBA by surprise Tuesday morning, with plenty of rumbles tied to the Celtics that may yet still unfold as well.

As we sift through the detritus of those fairly significant deals between the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, and New Orleans Pelicans to try and divine what might be next for Boston and the rest of the league, the Celtics are poised to overtake the might Brooklyn Nets in the standings after an eight-game losing streak and with their own potential blockbuster concerning James Harden hanging over their heads.

To that end, the hosts of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast are joined by Nick Fay of the Off The Glass "Brooklyn Buzz" podcast to try and make sense of all the action so far, as well as what might yet be in store for both teams and the NBA ahead of the Thursday, Feb. 10 deadline.

Check out the clip embedded above to get all the latest details about what's been going on around the league in terms of trades, and what it might mean for Boston moving forward.

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Jaylen Brown might want out? Jazz into J-Rich? Dissecting trade rumbles and strategies with Adam Kaufman Feb 02, 2022

With the 2022 NBA trade deadline less than two weeks away, Silly Season -- that time of year you can't trust a trade rumor further than you can throw it -- has arrived. And with it, new reports that Jaylen Brown might want out of the Boston Celtics if things don't improve with the team moving forward, plus whispers the Utah Jazz (headed by former Celtics president Danny Ainge) might have eyes for Josh Richardson on the trade market.

How much stock should we put in such rumors? Does it matter if the reporter has impeccable bonafides? What should the team's front office be considering regarding the players they have now should teams come calling? Are there players Boston needs to be shopping ahead of the Feb. 10 deadline?

So many questions and we might just be warming up with several staring contests between rival GMs already starting to get further entrenched, so for this week's CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, we're joined by fellow CLNS alum Adam Kaufman to talk all things Celtics and trade deadline.

Listen to the clip embedded above to get up to speed with the latest rumors and facts percolating up as the moratorium on dealing players in the 2021-22 season draws close.

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Talking the NBA's 75th anniversary team, the 2022 All-Star Game and Timelord's potential with Robert Parish Jan 26, 2022

In this extra-special edition of the Celtics Lab, we got to sit down with Boston Celtics Hall of Fame big man Robert Parish. In it, we talk the NBA's 75th-anniversary team, the 2022 All-Star Game, the growing potential of Robert Williams III and more. Be sure to check out this exclusive interview with a Celtics legend on the league today.

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Taking the Temperature of Boston Celtics Trade Intel with Jared Weiss Jan 26, 2022

The 2022 NBA trade season is off and running at a full gallop with the Boston Celtics having been among the first teams in the league to make a deal, with the buzz surrounding the team suggesting that the Celtics remain among the league's most active teams on the phones calling about potential deals ahead of the Feb. 10 limit to making trades this season.

With plenty to cover about rumbles tied to veteran Boston players like Marcus Smart and Al Horford as much as more recent arrivals in Dennis Schroder and Josh Richardson, the hosts of the CLNS Media Podcast "Celtics Lab" reached out to Celtics Wire alumnus Jared Weiss of The Athletic for some context behind his recent reporting on the team regarding trades.

Alex Goldberg, Cameron Tabatabaie, and Justin Quinn get a peripatetic snapshot of Weiss' Celtics trade intelligence and debate some of the rumors floating around in the ether tied to Boston.

Check out the clip embedded above to hear what the Celtics might be considering just as the trade market is likely to heat up.

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Boston's hitting singles, dodging tax ahead of the trade deadline Jan 19, 2022

The Boston Celtics are making moves on the margins already seemingly with an eye to getting under the tax line for the 2021-22 NBA season -- how will the franchise finish out the rest of its roster-building moves given what we have seen from President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens so far?

The latest episode of the CLNS Media podcast "Celtics Lab" was recorded before the deal that sent Juancho Hernangomez to the San Antonio Spurs to bring back Bol Bol and PJ Dozier, but the analysis hosts Alex Goldberg, Justin Quinn and Cameron Tabatabaie brought to bear in it came very close to predicting such a move.

The trio get into the teeth of what else might be in store for the team before the Feb. 10 deadline arrives.

Check out the clip embedded above to get an idea on what else might be coming for the storied franchise during what's left of the 2022 trade season as the potential for bigger moves unfolds.

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Boston's 2022 trade deadline intelligence special edition with Michael Scotto Jan 17, 2022

With a little more than three weeks to go to the 2022 NBA trade deadline, fans of the Boston Celtics are scouring the internet for any signs of what their favorite team might be up to in an effort to improve its fortunes in this and future seasons at the same time NBA reporters try to pry some juicy secrets about what might be going down in the league's front offices to the same end.

And for that reason, we brought on HoopsHype's Michael Scotto to give us some details on what he has been hearing around the league with regard to the Celtics' trade deadline efforts, as well his thoughts on what Boston might do (or not do) in terms of personnel changes before Feb. 10 rolls around in a few weeks.

While there are no blockbuster trades on the immediate horizon, it seems the Celtics organization is doing its best to hit a bunch of singles for a later home run.

So, be sure to join your usual hosts Cameron Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn (Alex had a last-minute technical hiccup) as they get down to brass tacks with Scotto about what Boston's trade future may hold.

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What CAN Boston do to get better at the 2022 NBA trade deadline, anyway? Jan 13, 2022

The Boston Celtics are already percolating in the rumor mill when it comes to the NBA's 2021-22 trade season with the Feb. 10 deadline still more than a month away. Will the team make a major move? If so, what should they be looking for? And if not, what makes sense out of the range of directions the team could go in while pursuing deals of the non-blockbuster variety?

Of equal importance is what the team can NOT do, as well as other limitations and concerns which may be shaping the team's thinking. And on the latest episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, your usual hosts Justin Quinn, Alex Goldberg, and Cameron Tabatabaie help highlight the realms of the possible at the trade deadline with the help of Celtics cap guru Ryan Bernardoni (A.K.A. Dangercart).

From transformative trades down to kitting singles, the foursome outline the contours of one of the most important trade seasons the Celtics have faced in some time.

To hear what might be in store for Boston before mid-February as well as the news and general goings-on in the wider Celtics world, listen to the clip embedded above.

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Diagnosing the cure for what ails the Boston Celtics with Tim Bontemps Jan 06, 2022

The Boston Celtics have plenty of things to work on in 2022, and there are no shortages of theories out there on the internet regarding what they ought to be doing about them. From issues closing out games and maintaining focus throughout them to shooting and passing compounded by sub-optimal roster constructions and the awkward rotations which arise from them.

Trading for new players is clearly one of the primary tools available to the Celtics, but there are things that could change from within with the right leadership and will to make that happen. What should be the focus of Boston's front office ahead of the 2022 NBA trade deadline, and moving forward?

In our most recent episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, we brought in ESPN's Tim Bontemps to talk about what the team we cover ought to be focused on changing -- and more importantly how they ought to do it -- to escape what has grown into an increasingly long stay on the dreaded treadmill of mediocrity.

Check out the clip embedded above to hear all Bontemps and your usual hosts Cameron Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg, and Justin Quinn have to say about the Celtics' woes and what tools they have at their disposal.

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Finding some resolve for a struggling Boston squad with the new year Dec 30, 2021

With January and a new year just around the corner, attention for most of us tends to turn to the things we have had trouble with in the previous year, and what we can do in the coming one to avoid the mistakes of the past that have kept us from being our best selves.

And the Boston Celtics certainly are no exception whether you are talking about them as a group of individual players who have a lot of things to improve on, or as a team that is far from the coherent, competitive squad they (and we) want them to become. In the case of the Celtics, however, we hope whatever New Year's resolutions Boston comes up with last longer than ours usually do.

To that end, the hosts of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast put together a list of resolutions for the coming year to try and take a positive spin on a spate of negative play.

We've all been in a slump before, and with the passing of one of our least favorite years in modern history, we all have a chance to start over.

Listen to the podcast embedded above to hear what we want to see from the Celtics moving forward, as well as our usual news roundup from Cameron Tabatabie and Alex Goldberg (Justin Quinn was on lost cat duty for this pod, which he found).

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A Boston Celtics Festivus for the rest of us to get some gripes off of our chests Dec 24, 2021

The Boston Celtics are seemingly stuck at around .500 midway through yet another season that was supposed to be the campaign that saw them finally ascend to contender status while a large part of the roster (and for that matter, the NBA) is in the league's health and safety protocol after testing positive for COVID-19 despite the majority of the team being vaccinated.

Between all this, the political zoo appearing on our televisions and cell phones on a daily basis, and a host of other disappointing to downright frightening things going on in the world at the moment, there is no limit to the things fans of the Celtics could -- and should -- be complaining about.

To that end, on this week's episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, hosts Justin Quinn, Alex Goldberg, and Cameron Tabatabaie host a Festivus-inspired airing of the grievances for all things Boston Celtics, NBA, and beyond.

We try to keep it mostly light in a bit of a dark patch in the NBA schedule with all the COVID-related news currently gripping the league (and put most of the pandemic related talk further towards the end), and touch on the team's recent play and signing of former No. 10 pick Joe Johnson to keep things balanced.

So, be sure to check out the clip embedded above to hear all there is to gripe about in the Celtics media sphere on up with your three favorite NBA curmudgeons.

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Sorting out the Boston Celtics' future with Rohan Nadkarni Dec 15, 2021

With a brutally tough schedule, early-season injuries and new additions to the Boston Celtics' roster and coaching staff making an evaluation of the team an uphill battle, the franchise will soon have to make tough decisions about the direction of the team in the short term that could have reverberations across a much longer-term context.

Is this team good enough now to make a deep postseason run? Does it need minor changes to inch towards contention? A major tear down? A complete overhaul? And do they have the tools they need for the path that makes the most sense?

On the latest episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, your usual hosts Justin Quinn, Cameron Tabatabaie, and Alex Goldberg are joined by renowned Celtics podcaster homerism foil Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated.

Nadkarni helps temper our optimism in key areas as we four try and divine what sort of moves Boston will make as the trade season gets underway.

While the business of sniffing out agendas in trade rumors may be an annoyance at this time of year, the potential for novelty that will drive future success is always a compelling topic.

So, buckle up and dive into this episode with us to get up to speed on who might be joining the Celtics soon -- and who is likely leaving.

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On activism, Freedom, and Enes with Dave Zirin Dec 09, 2021

The Boston Celtics center once known as Enes Kanter is back with a new identity as a US citizen and human rights activist with an updated name to reflect this new iteration, Enes Kanter Freedom. He has been using his platform as an NBA player to draw attention to a number of important causes.

But as many have learned parachuting into a struggle they are not part of personally and thus do not have the same stakes nor familiarity with the details, Freedom is finding his efforts are not always going as planned -- nor received perhaps as hoped. Getting flak for tactics and his comments about LeBron James, Jeremey Lin, and Americans protesting their government, the Celtic center has felt blowback in recent days.

To that end, this episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast features your trio of usual hosts taking a closer look at Freedom's activism with Sports Editor of The Nation and columnist criticizing the new US citizen's recent activism, Dave Zirin. Alex Goldberg, Cameron Tabatabaie, and Justin Quinn talk with Zirin about what's not gone right, and what could go better.

They also cover how de-centering oneself from the work at hand and forging ties with affected communities that allow them to use their own voices for their own struggles rather than usurping their place in the fight can breathe new life into Freedom's goals.

And more importantly, help do less damage while trying to do good.

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From Philly to the West Coast and back - talking Boston's brutal December with Anna Horford Dec 01, 2021

The Boston Celtics face by far their toughest stretch of games starting tonight with the Philadelphia 76ers, soon after which the team heads out for its annual West Coast swing, returning to cap off the most challenging portion of its 2021-22 schedule with another tilt against the Sixers on their home court.

Over those 10 games, the team faces all but one of the league's like title contenders, and precisely zero teams with a losing record. With the team playing mostly winning basketball of late through the steadying play of veterans like Marcus Smart and particularly Al Horford, we at the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast felt there was no one better to talk about a brutal slate of games bookended by Philly than Anna Horford.

Your usual hosts Cameron Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg and Justin Quinn spoke with the host of the Horford Happy Hour about her brother's role in breaking out of the team's early slump, building better habits, and of course what we ought to expect from the team in a most challenging December.

We also break down our responses to Enes Kanter Freedom's recent media appearances and the fraught balancing act between speaking truth to power while courting it.

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A veritable feast of tough opponents awaits the Celtics for the holidays Nov 24, 2021

Thanksgiving day is nearly here, and along with it, a sharp uptick in the difficulty of the Boston Celtics' 2021-22 schedule. Over the course of the Celtics' next dozen games, only two teams currently possess a record below .500 at the time of this writing Tuesday evening, with the majority of the league's realistic title contenders on the docket for at least one game in that stretch.

The Celtics run the gauntlet starting Wednesday against the early favorites to come out of the East in the Brooklyn Nets who still sit at the top of the conference despite the ongoing absence of Kyrie Irving, health issues afflicting several key rotation players, and an early-season struggle for James Harden. Scarier still, they'll do it with their own roster not quite healthy either.

In this pre-Turkey Day edition of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, your usual hosts Alex Goldberg and Justin Quinn talk about what will face the team in the month to come, the looming showdown with Brooklyn, and much more while Cameron Tabatabaie takes the show off for the holiday to come soon after.

Buckle up, it's going to be a turbulent month ahead.

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Celtics mystique, Showtime Lakers, frustrating starts with Anthony Irwin Nov 17, 2021

The rivalry between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers is one of the oldest and most celebrated in all of sport, and for good reason. Somehow, nearly seven decades into the heated competition for dominance in greatness between the two storied franchise, the tally remains at a tie after the Lakers' most recent title, with each club now at 17 titles each.

This Friday, Nov. 19, the two teams will meet again on the Celtics' home court of TD Garden, but this time around the two teams will not exactly be arriving at the tilt in the best of shape in terms of records, with each club struggling a bit early in the 2021-22 NBA season.

On this episode of the CLNS Media podcast "Celtics Lab," your usual hosts of Cameron Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg, and Justin Quinn are joined by special guest Anthony Irwin of Silver Screen and Roll and the "Locked on Lakers" podcast to talk about what's behind each club's slow start, and what we can expect to see Friday among several other topics.

If you're of the ilk with tribalistic hatred for all things purple and gold, this might not be the pod for you, but if you want an honest look at both clubs as they are this season, hit play on the clip embedded above.

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Midrange theories, Celtics slumps, and Jaylen's value with Seth Partnow Nov 10, 2021

When it comes to using analytics to get a fresh perspective on things, there are few in the game with a better angle on that than The Athletic's Seth Partnow. Former Head of Basketball Research for the Milwaukee Bucks and recent author of the new book "The Midrange Theory: Basketball's Evolution in the Age of Analytics" (pre-order it here!), Partnow joined your usual hosts Alex Goldberg, Cameron Tabatabaie, and Justin Quinn on the most recent edition of the CLNS Media podcast "Celtics Lab" to talk about his new book and all things analytics.

Get ready to have some of your assumptions about this team, its coaching, and even some especially contentious recently rumored trade proposals challenged on one of our favorite pods in recent memory.

If you are a regular listener to the Celtics Lab, it's clear you love the team, basketball, and quite possibly both, and we have met very few people who enjoy talking hoops more than Partnow.

Check out the clip embedded above to hear everything from what we expected out of Robert Williams III in the new Celtics offense to why some triple-doubles (we see you, Magic Johnson) are more meaningful than others.

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How much is shooting mucking up Boston's season so far? Nov 03, 2021

Against the Washington Wizards on October 30, the Boston Celtics flirted with a historically bad shooting night, hitting just 7.7% of their 3-pointers, making just 2 out of 26 attempts. One of their best marksmen from deep, Jayson Tatum, is shooting under 30% from 3-point range and veterans Marcus Smart and Al Horford are both having a rough shooting start as either have had in years -- if not ever.

At the same time, the team isn't playing two of their best young shooters under new head coach Ime Udoka and have only won two of their seven games. Could there be a connection? Or are the team's woes a product of more complicated issues?

To this end, on this episode of the "Celtics Lab" podcast, we brought on Roger Galo of the Galo Shot-Making Method (and former shooting coach for Celtics alum Brad Wanamaker) to see if one of the more glaring issues affecting the team this season might be a main or major factor.

Your usual hosts Cameron Tabatabaie, Justin Quinn, and Alex Goldberg also explore what else might ail the Celtics, as well as getting caught up with some other news pertinent to the team.

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Talking walls, making Cornbread and NBA history with Cedric Maxwell Oct 27, 2021

It isn't often that an NBA Finals MVP writes a book detailing a behind-the-scenes view of their career at the highest level of competition in the best basketball league in the world, but Celtics Hall of Fame forward Cedric Maxwell has done as much in his new book "If These Walls Could Talk: Boston Celtics: Stories from the Boston Celtics Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box."

It's rarer still when said Hall of Famer sits down with you for a personal account into that slice of NBA and Celtics history. And on this most recent episode of the Celtics Lab, hosts Cameron Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg, and Justin Quinn were thus graced for an episode you truly don't want to miss.

Cornbread -- as Maxwell is called -- was the bridge between two eras of title contention in the mid-1970s and 1980s, with scores of tales to tell about the franchise's life cycle while he helped raise Boston back to title town status with the arrival of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish, and Danny Ainge in the first years of a new decade.

We also talk about some more contemporary issues ranging from the rising stars of the Jays to the confusing fit of the Los Angeles Lakers -- and how in a lot of these situations history is rhyming -- if not repeating itself, to perhaps paraphrase Samuel Clemens.

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Why the NBPA is ambivalent about mandates with N. Jeremi Duru, preseason wrap-up and more Oct 20, 2021

Fans of the Boston Celtics hope their team avoids the COVID-19 travails of last season, and many might have been surprised to hear the two vice presidents in the NBA's Player's Association referring to the vaccine as a "personal choice" as controversy over local mandates churned around the league.

Why wouldn't a union whose job it is to act in the best interests of its players, their health, and their ability to play in games automatically support vaccine mandates? At the Celtics Lab, we decided to wrap up our offseason programming looking into the dynamics of how such a situation might have come to be by talking with friend of the podcast N. Jeremi Duru, professor and published expert on professional sports unions.

He joins your usual hosts Cam Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg, and Justin Quinn as they try to understand how collective bargaining and public health work together in today's NBA.

We of course also cover the news of the week, say goodbye to some camp invitees, and try to make sense of Boston's waiving of Jabari Parker just hours before he was brought back and more.

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Talking COVID-19, vaccination and the NBA with In the Bubble's Andy Slavitt Oct 13, 2021

Much of the conversation ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season circulating in the NBA media has revolved around something that isn't necessarily a basketball conversation, though it has pervaded virtually all aspects of contemporary life. We are of course talking about COVID-19 vaccination in the league, and in particular some especially vaccine-resistant players who occupy positions of considerable influence.

But rather than making the story about those individuals, the hosts of the "Celtics Lab" podcast Justin Quinn, Cam Tabatabaie, and Alex Goldberg dug deep in the hopes of re-setting the narratives a bit surrounding how we should engage those persons and the issue of vaccine hesitancy (and more pernicious anti-vaccine sentiments) in society more generally.

It can be hard for some of us in the media to see Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, and others resistant to making choices for the common good, but a steady stream of fan and media ire is almost certainly going to do little to change their minds on how they can best use their platforms (and bodies) to make us all safer (and teams perhaps more successful) in the midst of a pandemic.

To that end, we were incredibly lucky to have Andy Slavitt of the "In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt" podcast to talk on the intersection of public health in an era of COVID-19, the NBA and society at large. Andy has worked with the last three presidents on issues of public health, most recently serving as President Biden's COVID-19 advisor.

We hope you find this podcast as informative and helpful in coping with and making progress on this viral scourge affecting all of our lives as we did.

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Prognosticating Boston's 2021-22 season with Chris Forsberg Oct 06, 2021

The Boston Celtics have played their first game of their 2021-22 preseason slate, giving fans around the world their annual first taste of mostly meaningless games to over-react to. And far be it from us at the "Celtics Lab" podcast to miss out on such cherished annual festivities.

To that end, we brought on a special guest, Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston, to try to predict what sort of a team we're going to see in the 2021-22 season based on lineups and rotations we may see little or even none of during the regular season. We also try our best to prognosticate the season from standings at the end of the season, hardware, and more.

In the podcast's 69th episode (nice!) as the Celtics Lab, we dive as deep as ever with Chris into everything Celtics basketball with a dash of Red Sox aversion and even some hair care tips.

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Media Day, impersonal decisions and the season to come Sep 29, 2021

Along with most of the NBA on Monday, the Boston Celtics held their annual Media Day proceedings. And like most of the other teams, there was a lot of hope and good vibes inflected with a tinge of controversy as the league's vaccination status became a topic of conversation touching almost every franchise in some way.

The Celtics as a team were without head coach Ime Udoka -- absent to isolate after an asymptomatic case of the viral malady in question -- but had plenty to say about new expectations, new roles, new faces and new challenges to come along with the arrival of the 2021-22 NBA season.

On this episode of the "Celtics Lab" podcast, your usual hosts Alex Goldberg, Justin Quinn, and Cameron Tabatabaie have plenty to say about all of the above, balancing our excitement against our disappointment in areas you can probably already divine.

Get your bearings on the season to come with our assessment of the annual season kick-off event, with Boston's preseason set to start in a little less than a week.

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Camp deals, player rankings and access for the differently-abled Sep 24, 2021

Less than a week away from training camp, we find ourselves about as anxious for Boston Celtics basketball as we have been since the pandemic hiatus, chasing after whispers of potential star trade target disgruntlement and arguing over meaningless player rankings. But for many, visiting an NBA arena or even watching a game on television is a luxury beyond the usual reach.

A significant number of Celtics (and sports more generally) fans are disabled in ways that make enjoying and participating in sport a serious or even insuperable challenge without the help of teams and their arenas to accommodate those people. The Celtics are among a group of professional sports organizations who have made the choice to do something about this, working with the Beautiful Lives organization to make sports and sporting events as accessible as possible for their fans.

In this episode of the Celtics Lab podcast, we got together with that organization's co-founder, Bryce Weiler, to talk about what Boston and other teams are doing to such an end.

Of course, we also quibble about player rankings and opposing general managers irking their star players as you might expect -- but for this episode, we are proud to help spread the word of the great work Bryce and company have been up to.

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Building Boston superteams, targeting Zach LaVine, the Hoops Hall and more Sep 15, 2021

With news that the Boston Celtics might target Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls should Washington Wizards star guard Bradley Beal prove out of reach of the Celtics, the hosts of the "Celtics Lab" podcast got to thinking on just how hard it is to create a true contender in the NBA right now.

With a fair amount of talent coagulated in just a handful of superteams, the pod's hosts Justin Quinn, Cameron Tabatabaie, and Alex Goldberg tried their hand at creating even vaguely plausible superteams, stretching the definition of that star-studded roster status to its limits in the process.

Join us in the depth of the NBA doldrums as we do our best to make the Celtics into a contender with imaginary trades while talking about the LaVine rumbles, some Celtics moves around the margins, the Hall of Fame, and more.

Listen to the pod embedded above to see how the Celtics might get to superteam status in every way imaginable, including trading for Zion Williamson to standing pat.

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Taking stock of the NBA's Eastern Conference with Ky Carlin and Ajayi Browne Sep 09, 2021

With one of the most active offseasons in the entire league this summer, you will be forgiven as a fan of the Boston Celtics if you have lost track of what the other teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference have been up to, much less what the consensus is on where they may end up in the standings by the end of the next season.

But at the "Celtics Lab" podcast, hosts Alex Goldberg, Cameron Tabatabaie, and Justin Quinn have been surveying the 15 teams on Boston's side of the league with expert help from Ky Carlin of Sixers Wire and Ajayi Browne of Nets Wire to see where the Celtics sit in contrast to their East peers.

We also get caught up on a surprisingly busy week of news for so late into the summer, with trades, signings and some pre-gaming the looming Hoops Hall induction of Celtics legend Paul Pierce.

Listen to the podcast embedded above to get caught up on what's shifted in terms of expectations for the league's Eastern Conference as the doldrums of summer settle in.

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Grading the Boston Celtics offseason with SI's Michael Pina Aug 31, 2021

Assessing the Boston Celtics' 2021 NBA offseason has become something of a cottage industry in recent days with the assumption that the team has more or less wrapped up its major moves for the season after handing out a spate of contract extensions.

So far be it from us, your "Celtics Lab" podcast hosts Cameron Tabatabaie, Justin Quinn and Alex Goldberg, from avoiding a reckoning of new team president Brad Stevens' first stab at team building. To that end, we were lucky enough to be joined by Sports Illustrated writer Michael Pina, who recently gave the Celtics high marks for their offseason moves.

Listen to the podcast embedded below to hear us debate the finer points of Boston's reconfiguration in context, as well as our assessments of other moves around the league.

We even get into some random Jaylen Brown love dating back to Pina's GQ interview with one of our favorite Celtics.

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Dissecting the impact of the Timelord and Richardson extensions Aug 24, 2021

The Boston Celtics started their offseason with a bang, making major moves to create cap flexibility and seeming to signal they were all in on pursuing a max deal star in free agency perhaps as soon as the 2022 NBA offseason.

Until it became clear they were not. Now, more recently, the Celtics have been handing out contract extensions to the players on their rosters like candy on Halloween, with veteran guard Marcus Smart, rising big man Robert Williams III and recently acquired wing Josh Richardson all getting additional years -- four apiece in the case of Smart and Timelord -- added to their contracts.

What might be the plan here? How does it impact what we already know about the team? How do we feel about the moves?

Join your usual hosts Alex Goldberg, Cameron Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn as they dive into these important questions and the news of the week on this episode of the Celtics Lab, including Kevin Garnett's jersey retirement news and the release of the full 2021-22 schedule.

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Making sense of Boston's cap situation, and what it can tell us about the future Aug 19, 2021

The Boston Celtics started their offseason with a bang, making a splash into the realm of cap flexibility when they moved on from former starting point guard Kemba Walker's contract almost before the dust settled on their 2020-21 season.

They continued to make moves to free up their cap, which many thought signaled a plan to pursue a star -- perhaps Bradley Beal? -- via free agency. Since then, signing veteran guard Marcus Smart to a long-term extension has blown those assumptions to bits, so what can the Celtics moves this offseason signal about their plans for the future of the franchise?

Add in the sign-and-trade executed with the New York Knicks regarding the services of a one Evan Fournier, and the haziest bits of a picture might be coming together if you know how to read the proverbial tea leaves.

To that end we brought on friend of the pod Yossi Gozslan of Hoops Hype to share with us his knowledge on the NBA salary cap, and what the Celtics might be hoping to achieve.

We also talk about Las Vegas Summer League, Yam Madar's next step and more with two of your usual hosts, Justin Quinn and Cameron Tabatabaie (Alex Goldberg is getting in some much-needed offseason R&R). Give a listen to hear their takes on a pretty eventful summer, and if you like what you hear, tell a friend -- or better yet rate and review the pod.

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Dennis Schroder one-year, mini-MLE signing emergency podcast Aug 11, 2021

Just hours after the most recent episode of the Celtics Lab was recorded, free agent point guard Dennis Schroder announced his plans to sign with the Boston Celtics, presumably on a one-season deal for the taxpayer mid-level exception (MLE) of approximately $5.9 million.

To that end, your hosts Alex Goldberg, Justin Quinn and Cameron Tabatabaie put together a short emergency pod to talk all things German Rondo and how Schroder's signing changes Boston's offseason, potential, and other moving parts. How long is Kriss Dunn for the team? Does this change Marcus Smart's extension calculus? Will we get to see Yam Madar join the team this season, or has the inking forced a return to the Israeli Premier Basketball League for the Beit Dagan native?

Listen to the podcast embedded below to learn more about Schroder's strengths and weaknesses, likely future with the team and more.

(Minor corrections: it is the NON-taxpayer MLE that triggers a hard cap, and extensions can be signed until the first day of the new season.)

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If not Bradley Beal, who might the Boston Celtics be targeting? Aug 11, 2021

There's been a lot of ink spilled on what the Boston Celtics might be planning, who they might be after with their apparent push to keep their books clean enough to sign a max player in free agency next offseason or soon after, and just what it would take to get the presumptive target to Boston.

But what if that target -- Washington Wizards All-NBA guard Bradley Beal -- isn't who the Celtics are keeping the proverbial powder dry for, or they fall short in their pursuit? What other potential options are out there for Boston to lure into signing with the franchise, or to push all their chips in to trade for?

Recorded just hours ahead of the Dennis Schroeder signing, we won't be covering that juicy nugget of Celtics news in this episode -- be on the lookout for that in a future pod coming soon.

But, your regular hosts Cameron Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg and Justin Quinn have plenty to say about who Boston might be monitoring for summer 2022 in the meantime.

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Sorting through the chaos of the 2021 summer free agency period Aug 02, 2021

With Silly Season in full swing and the summer free agency nearly upon us, making sense of potentially explosive rumors, trade proposals and free agent signings can send one's mind into a tailspin.

The Boston Celtics might trade away longtime point guard Marcus Smart -- or extend him. They could end up dealing for New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball, Brooklyn Nets floor general Spencer Dinwiddie, Los Angeles Clippers veteran guard Reggie Lewis or a small army of other targets. And now we are hearing that we need to have a conversation about the King in the Fourth!

How to make sense of what might happen, what has, and what we don't yet know enough to say?

Join us for a pre-free agency edition of the Celtics Lab where your regular hosts Alex Goldberg, Cameron Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn dive into the madness about to descend on the league.

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Does a Bradley Beal trade make sense for Boston, and if not, what's next? Jul 28, 2021

There are some strong opinions out there on whether or not the Boston Celtics ought to trade for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal, but even if the team doesn't end up dealing for the potentially disgruntled All-NBA guard, they will need to have an alternative plan in mind.

To that end, on this episode of the Celtics Lab, we dive into our thoughts on a potential deal for Beal as well as some other directions the team might take in the short term in order to prepare the franchise for bigger moves down the road. We even have an alternate blockbuster in there that may be far-fetched, but then perhaps so are dreams of a certain University of Florida product in green and white.

Check out all this, some more draft chatter, and some news catch-up among several other topics covered in this episode of the pod, hosted as usual by Cameron Tabatabaie, Justin Quinn, and Alex Goldberg.

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Sniffing out value for Boston in the 2nd round with Bryan Kalbrosky Jul 21, 2021

With every passing moment, Boston Celtics fans draw closer to the 2021 NBA draft, and while they may not have a first round pick, that doesn't mean the Celtics can't extract a valuable player with some careful drafting on the part of new team president Brad Stevens and company.

With that in mind, we brought in friend of the pod and NBA draft expert Bryan Kalbrosky of USA TODAY SMG to talk all things draft-related for Boston's 2021 options, zeroing in on some of the more likely suspects who could conceivably fall into the Celtics' range and a few more who likely won't.

We also get into the Olympics, trade rumors and a host of other news in the podcast embedded below.

So, join your usual hosts Alex Goldberg, Justin Quinn and Cameron Tabatabaie for the lowdown on where the Celtics ought to be sniffing around regarding the draft and a whole lot more.

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Will Yam Madar be a Celtic next season, and can the U.S. count on Gold? Jul 14, 2021

The NBA's offseason tends to shift the focus of its fans to a more international context as favorite players spend time abroad and potential overseas players come into focus for the season to come. But in an Olympics year in particular, we can find the league's media attention focused outside the ambit of the NBA even more than usual.

And for fans of the Boston Celtics, a much-anticipated guard previously stashed abroad coming stateside in one Yam Madar makes for a most cosmopolitan basketball summer. To that end, we brought on Sports Rabbi's Moshe Halickman to get us up to speed on Madar's potential in the NBA, and some context about what he's accomplished so far.

Halickman has covered the Beit Dagan native including breaking his contract arbitration news, and has plenty to say that won't be slowing down the Yamaniacs and their hype train any time soon.

Our regular hosts of Cam Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg and Justin Quinn also talk Team USA's struggles with Celtics Lab O.G. Josh Coyne (also of Double Clutch U.K.) to get an unbiased perspective on just how much we ought to be worrying about the potential of the U.S. National Team.

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Talking Tatum and Yam in Sin City, and saying the quiet part out loud Jul 07, 2021

While there isn't any Boston Celtics basketball to watch, there is news of current and possibly future Celtics gearing up to play some roundball in Las Vegas. There's also several Boston alumni about to play in the 2021 NBA Finals to keep us busy basketball-wise, and some disheartening commentary regarding covering them making the rounds.

On this episode of the Celtics Lab, hosts Cameron Tabatabie, Alex Goldberg and Justin Quinn talk about Jayson Tatum and Team USA prepping for the Tokyo Olympics in Sin City, the news stashed 2020 guard prospect Yam Madar may join the Celtics' Summer League squad slated to take the court in Las Vegas later this summer.

They also address the controversy over Rachel Nichol's comments regarding Finals coverage that's in the news for all the wrong reasons.

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Talking Al's return and the new-look Boston Celtics with Anna Horford Jun 30, 2021

While it might have been a trade that not only was predicted by half the Boston Celtics media, it's also one the fanbase effectively wished into existence -- the deal in question of course being the Al Horford return to the Celtics from the Oklahoma City Thunder.

And with Al comes the Horford clan, and friend of the podcast Anna in particular. A Boston lifer who was as happy as anyone -- maybe even Al -- that her brother is back in green and white, we had to catch up with Anna to talk Al's return, her thoughts on the Celtics as they are currently composed and some thoughts on NBA fandom from her unique perspective.

Check out the pod embedded below to hear her thoughts on the Horfords' return and the new-look Celtics under head coach Ime Udoka.

Join hosts Alex Goldberg, Cameron Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn as they catch up with the host of the CLNS Podcast "Horford Happy Hour" to talk all things Boston, and Al.

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Ime Udoka hired as head coach, Al Horford speaks on return Jun 24, 2021

The Boston Celtics have a new head coach in former Brooklyn Nets assistant Ime Udoka, and former Celtic big man Al Horford made his first appearance with the press after his trade back to the team from the Oklahoma City Thunder.

With all this in mind, we felt we needed to make an early podcast appearance to discuss some of the significant goings-on with the team, taking the temperature of the Udoka hire and talking through our excitement --and Al's -- for the return of Horford to the Celtics. In a week of significant change for the team, we just couldn't wait any longer to talk through some serious developments for Boston.

Listen to the podcast embedded below to get up to speed on the Celtics' new coach, Horford's fit in today's Boston roster and more with your usual hosts Justin Quinn, Alex Goldberg and Cameron Tabatabaie.

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Talking Kyrie's exit, logo stomps and activism with author Matt Sullivan Jun 23, 2021

While it might be an era many Boston Celtics fans would prefer to forget, the story of Kyrie Irving's exit to join a Brooklyn Nets superteam is a window into some uncomfortable truths about the city and a subset of the team's fans. And while certainly no stranger to self-created controversies through his communicative style and mercurial persona, there's still quite a lot of ties between the former Celtic and several contemporary Boston players. To simply focus on broken promises and over-the-top gestures in questionable taste misses much of a story about today's NBA and even the Celtics that should be told.

To that end, former Bleacher Report and Esquire editor Matt Sullivan wrote a new book detailing Irving's exit from Boston to form the Nets as we know them in the present, touching on how franchise icons like Bill Russell helped shape his decision to decamp. Sullivan's book, "Can't Knock The Hustle" also deals extensively with activism in light of the broader societal upheaval taking place as a backdrop to the so-called "Disney Bubble," which of course was inseparable from Jaylen Brown's activism and voice. Join us on a special episode of the Celtics Lab with your usual hosts Cam Tabatabaie, Justin Quinn, and Alex Goldberg. We take a deep dive into Sullivan's recently-released book, the stories behind it, and how it intersects with issues much bigger than basketball -- and be sure to stick around to the end of our conversation.

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Hello again, goodbye; Boston deals Kemba Walker to OKC for old friend Al Horford Jun 19, 2021

Al Horford is a Boston Celtic again and Kemba Walker is now a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, while Moses Brown -- the big from that team you probably hadn't heard of before he hung 21 points and 23 rebounds on the Celtics -- is also headed to Boston in a trade that took most by surprise in timing if not structure. Boston's first-round pick is headed to Sam Presti's ever-growing war chest while both teams swap second-rounders, and there's a host of things to discuss from cap implications to the fit of the players with plenty more in-between. To that end, we hosted an emergency Celtics Lab podcast with the editor of our sister site Thunder Wire, Logan Newman, along with our fellow USA TODAY family cap expert, Yossi Gozslan of HoopsHype. We talk all things Horford reunion, try to divine what our favorite UConn product will be doing in his new home, what this means for team-building in the short term and run the gamut of imminent concerns for the Celtics and the Thunder after this deal set the stage for the Brad Stevens era as Boston's team president. Listen to the podcast embedded above to get up to speed on the trade with your usual hosts Justin Quinn and Alex Goldberg -- and don't worry, Cameron Tabatabaie wasn't included in the trade, he just had the night off.

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Breaking down Boston's coaching search, offseason with Cedric Maxwell Jun 16, 2021

Former NBA Finals MVP Cedric Maxwell helped bring two titles to the Boston Celtics, and played his career under a number of famed coaches of the storied franchise, so he knew a thing or two about the dynamics a coaching change can have on a team with title aspirations even before he tried his hand at the trade himself.

And now with the Celtics neck-deep in a coaching search, Maxwell has made a point to call for a person of color -- perhaps even a woman -- as the next head coach of the team he once carried on his back to win one of the 17 banners hanging in the rafters of TD Garden. We were lucky enough to have the Boston great join us on this most recent episode of the Celtics Lab, where we talk not only what sort of head coach Boston's front office ought to hire, but also the moves the team should make this critical offseason, the apparent lack of fight the team displayed at times last season, and a lot more.

Join your usual hosts Justin Quinn, Alex Goldberg and Cameron Tabatabaie on this episode to get the low down on the Celtics shake-up from our special guest.

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A look back at 2020-21, and a glimpse at the Celtics' future Jun 09, 2021

With some time to have thought about both, it's time to reflect on the 2020-21 Boston Celtics and how the team's major front-office shakeup will affect its future. With longtime team president Danny Ainge stepping down from that role in favor of (then) head coach Brad Stevens, the Celtics have as much on their plate to work on as they have at any point in the last two decades. Head coaching searches, potential further moves in the front office, bringing back some players and perhaps shipping off others -- the list is truly ponderous when you get down to brass tacks. And we can't forget about the season that was given how much of an imprint it will have on everything moving forward! To that end we brought in two of our best experts on the landscape of the league and Boston's financial situation, Michael Scotto and Yossi Goszlan of HoopsHype. They join your usual hosts Alex Goldberg, Cameron Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn in sizing up the season past and how it shapes the needs of the Celtics in the present -- as well as what might be coming down the pike. There's a lot on this podcast to wrap your head around, and we'll go further in-depth on a lot of these topics as the offseason dictates, but let's all get our collective bearings after a tectonic shift of sorts within the wider Boston landscape.

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CLAB 48: Boston trades Ainge for Stevens as top exec as Danny steps down Jun 02, 2021

The Boston Celtics followed up a disappointing first-round exit at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets in the 2021 NBA playoffs with a truly major shake-up internally, easily the biggest set of changes the organization has seen in nearly two decades. The announcement of longtime Team President Danny Ainge's retirement and the elevation of Head Coach Brad Stevens to the position of Head of Basketball Operations not only radically transformed the Celtics organization at a critical moment for their aspirations of chasing an NBA-record 18th title. It also raised a host of questions about the future and direction of the storied franchise. Who will replace Stevens as head coach? Did Ainge make the right call? Is Stevens the right man to replace him, and who else might have been in the mix -- or perhaps should have been?

In this episode of the Celtics Lab, we talk about the tumult currently in process within the organization and what we think about the future of the club under its new structure. Join hosts Cameron Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg and Justin Quinn as they get down to brass tacks about the future of our favorite franchise in light of the earth-shaking news.

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CLAB 47: On not 'keeping it hoop' Jun 01, 2021

Former Boston Celtics and current Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving poked the third rail of Boston sports ahead of his first appearance in front of fans since leaving the team in free agency by (rightly and justifiably) asking for a response from the fans coming to Games 3 and 4 free of casual racism. In asking the fans of his former team to 'keep it hoop,' he seemed to breach his own social contract by symbolically stepping on the Celtics logo at midcourt, which may or may not be in some way tied to a fan throwing a water bottle and (rightly and justifiably) getting arrested and banned from the arena for life. In this episode of the Celtics Lab, we take a quick look at those events and the general trend of terrible behavior around the league, and try and make sense of our thoughts on this complicated set of interrelated issues. However you feel about Irving's choice of symbolism after Game 4, the trend of how players in arenas are being treated is a problematic and highly visible phenomenon the NBA needs to find ways to address more effectively. We aren't sure if upping the ante with increasingly aggressive criminal charges is the answer, but ignoring the problem certainly isn't the answer either.

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CLAB 46: Easy series, hard conversations May 28, 2021

When Boston Celtics fans were hoping for a distraction from the turd of a series their banged-up Celtics club was producing vs- the Brooklyn Nets in the East's first round, they probably weren't looking to get sucked into the city's sordid history of fraught race relations nor the reprehensible behavior sweeping the league at the moment.

But former Boston point guard Kyrie Irving said some things, and some well-respected Celtics said some things in response, and suddenly not just Boston but much of the NBA more generally is debating what ought to be done about fans acting like sociopaths in the league's recently reopened arenas. Joined by Off the Glass' head honcho and "Brooklyn Buzz" podcast co-host Nick Fay, we dive into some difficult but important basketball-adjacent issues on this episode of the Celtics Lab. With the NBA forging ahead in one of the most difficult years in modern history on a number of levels that affect fan engagement in live game action, it may be time to re-assess how the league and we as fans come together to enjoy sport. And things much bigger than it, while we're talking about it.

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CLAB 45: Finding some positives in a Game 1 loss to the Brooklyn Nets May 24, 2021

prospects for winning even a single game of the matchup diminished, it would be easy to doom and gloom about the Boston Celtics' 104 - 93 loss to the Nets Saturday night. But despite the sting of defeat, there were a fair amount of positives to take from the contest -- and the potential for an upset win or two are still out there if with fewer chances to accomplish them. To take stock of what we saw and bring in an opposing view on the series, we invited the editor of our sister site Nets Wire to come on the Celtics Lab podcast, and to that end Ajayi Browne had plenty to say about the series so far. We get into Robert Williams III's big game, where the Celtics could have done better, and even take a look around the league's other postseason games to close things out. In a season of soured expectations and countless setbacks, there's been some real value in riding out the storm to see who has the chops to grow with the team moving forward.

Join your usual hosts Justin Quinn, Alex Goldberg and Cameron Tabatabaie for a deep dive into the positives -- really, there were some -- coming out of Game 1 against the Nets.

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CLAB 44: The Big Ticket in the Hall of Fame with Sopan Deb May 19, 2021

Whether the Boston Celtics win or lose their play-in tournament game against the Washington Wizards, it's safe to say it won't affect the legacy of recently-inducted Hall of Fame Celtics legend Kevin Garnett. So in the spirit of sports positive inspired by friend of the pod the Riffs Man, we decided to take a break from focusing on the season at hand to pay homage to KG's career in the week of his induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. We are joined by special guest Sopan Deb of the New York Times, who talks all things The Big Ticket with us after penning an account of the start of Garnett's career. We even try and prognosticate what might be coming down the pike in the coming offseason for the Celtics. Join hosts Cameron Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg, and Justin Quinn as we honor KG in this most recent episode of the Celtics Lab.

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CLAB 43: Celtics mutual aid rehumanization therapy session with the Riffsman May 12, 2021

It can be easy to lose sight of the things that matter in moments of crisis, and in a year and counting of a global pandemic, it can be even easier to forget we're all profoundly impacted by it.

The 2020-21 Boston Celtics are dragging themselves across the finish line of perhaps the most difficult season in the seventy-year history of the NBA, missing key players to injury, personal tragedy still fresh for many players on the team, and just starting to get their bearings after getting harder by COVID than any other team in the NBA. Yet somehow, fans and media alike have taken this team trying to make it through the day like the rest of us and put them on a pedestal, forgetting their humanity and everything Boston's players have accomplished both on and off the court. To that end, we linked up with friend of the pod and Celtics fan fixture The Riffsman to talk the season so far and more importantly the Peoples Tommy Point Charity Drive For 18. Countering the negativity with a drive to help the Celtics -- and Marcus Smart's YounGameChanger Foundation, specifically -- The Riffsman dives into all things Boston with us in this episode. To find out more about what the Peoples Tommy Point Charity Drive For 18 is and how you can help or just to lift the funk hanging over many Celtics fans of late, make sure you listen to this pod.

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CLAB 42: Where will the Cs be seeded, and what could it mean for their postseason? May 06, 2021

While the fourth seed and home court in the first round is not out of reach, is it still a realistic target? What would Boston likely be up against if they slip to the sixth seed -- or worse, the play-in tournament? Is there a scenario that could realistically see the Celtics bounced before they even sniff the actual playoffs? And just what is this team's realistic ceiling, given what we've seen? This episode, hosts Justin Quinn, Cam Tabatabaie and Alex Goldberg are joined by special guest and Celtics Wire alumnus Q. Albertie Shiron of SLAM! to talk postseason seeding and its potential impact, exploring all the possible permutations of the end of Boston's season.nWe also dive into the week that was, given the history that was made and the play that often went with it to make one want to avert their eyes. Press play on the player embedded above or subscribe on your favorite purveyor of podcasts to hear all this Celtics content and more.

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CLAB 41: Mapping out the Boston Celtics' stretch run Apr 28, 2021

There's ten games left in the Boston Celtics schedule, and after witnessing their lackadaisical effort in the team's 119 - 115 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night, one might be forgiven if one thought the team's players wish it were fewer. But the Celtics still have time to build some chemistry and rhythm heading into the postseason, and exactly 10 games to accomplish it. Who do they face, what are the contexts that matter about those matchups -- and most importantly, who do we expect to win the final 10 games of Boston's season? For this episode of the Celtics Lab, we dive into all things stretch run for Boston, putting the schedule under the microscope for some fine-grained analysis. Join your hosts Alex Goldberg, Cameron Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn as they parse the final phase of the 2020-21 NBA season from a Boston Celtics perspective.

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CLAB 40: Setting expectations for Jabari Parker as a Celtics player rehab project Apr 20, 2021

The Boston Celtics have made something of a name for themselves as a good landing spot for players whose career has fallen short of where expectations had at one time had them pegged, with head coach Brad Stevens getting a reputation as the sort of coach able to get a little more out of such players than his peers. Now, the team has decided to sign former No. 2 overall pick Jabari Parker to a two-year deal in the same sort of mold as we once saw for the Jordan Crawfords and Evan Turners of the league. What should we expect from Parker given how hard injuries have impacted his career, and just how real is the imagined capabilities of Boston as a potential career rejuvenator? This week's edition of the Celtics Lab asks exactly these questions, with hosts Cameron Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg and Justin Quinn diving deep into the data and narratives surrounding the modern-day Celtics mystique of career rehabilitation. We find some nuggets of truth to it, some glaring exceptions, and discord about who should even be considered such players. Plug in your aux cords or earphones and press play, this edition of the lab sets the table for the Jabari Parker in Boston.

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CLAB 39: Sizing up the East's middle class ahead of the stretch run Apr 14, 2021

As the dust from the 2021 NBA trade deadline settles and teams more or less know what they have to work with, only injuries and chemistry remain to shake up the Eastern Conference standings heading into the stretch run ahead of the playoffs. With a three-team upper class of the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks virtually certain to finish out the season in more or less the same place barring an implosion of major proportions, where do the Boston Celtics stand in comparison to the rest of the East's "middle class" of teams all within a few games of a .500 record? And which are the teams we want to avoid ending up in a first-round matchup? To that end we got deep into the details of what's left of the 2020-21 season for those ball clubs with the host of the CLNS podcast "The Garden Report's" Jimmy Toscano with some cautious optimism mixed with a healthy dose of concern. Tune into this episode to get the lay of the land for how the postseason seeding picture and the games it will generate ought to take shape with hosts Alex Goldberg, Cam Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn.

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CLAB 38: What do we like and what's sustainable about Boston's recent play? Apr 07, 2021

With news that veteran shooting guard Evan Fournier will be entering the NBA's health and safety protocols for the second time in a week just before the team squares off with the Philadelphia 76ers, it'd be easy to get negative about the Celtics outlook. But for this week's episode of the Celtics Lab, we decided to flip the script and look at the positives we've been seeing from this team since the 2021 NBA trade deadline. Joined by CLNS Media's Content Director and co-host of the Garden Report Celtics Post Game Show John Zannis, we do our best to dive into the positives we've been seeing from the Celtics, trying to decide what's sustainable and what's a mirage. While we didn't put on our green-tinted lenses, we did find some promising signs that bode well for the rest of the season, even if the coming games without Fournier ought to be tough. Tune into the the Lab this week with hosts Cam Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg and Justin Quinn as we try to roll with positive vibes only.

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CLAB 37: A first look at Boston's 2021 NBA draft prospects with Ben Kaloupek Mar 31, 2021

While there's been plenty of good and bad things alike to point to since the 2021 NBA trade deadline for the Boston Celtics, the other big event in the basketball universe that is happening this month -- the NCAA tournament -- is getting close to its finale, and with that attention tends to turn to the Celtics potential targets in the 2021 NBA draft. To that end, we brought on friend of the pod and NCAA basketball expert Ben Kaloupek to dive into all of the players Boston might be keeping tabs on in the range it will likely draft this coming offseason. From floor generals to scoring wings to defensive-minded big men, we cover the gamut of players the Celtics ought to be studying up on as we begin to get our bearings on this cohort of NBA prospects. Hosts Justin Quinn, Cam Tabatabaie and Alex Goldberg also talk expectations for the remainder of the season and the results of recent games, so press play and get up to speed on all the above in this latest episode of Celtics Lab

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CLAB 36: Celtics post-trade deadline review with HoopsHype's Michael Scotto Mar 26, 2021

With tons of trade action in the Eastern Conference and perhaps less than Celtics fans wanted, we've got plenty to talk about on this special post-trade deadline podcast of the Celtics Lab, where we're joined by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype and USA TODAY Sports. We dive into the deals that brought in shooting guard Evan Fournier and big men Luke Kornet and Mo Wagner, break down whether it was a good idea to use Boston's traded player exception (TPE) to do it, take stock of the rest of the East and what the Celtics lose in Daniel Theis' exit plus a whole lot more. Join hosts Alex Goldberg and Justin Quinn for this special episode (Cam Tabatabaie has the night off) as we dive headlong into all things 2021 NBA Trade deadline.

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CLAB 35: Pre-trade deadline trade rumor review with Jared Weiss Mar 23, 2021

The Boston Celtics are front in center in seemingly every trade rumor there is ahead of the 2021 NBA trade deadline, with fan favorites like Marcus Smart supposedly in the mix to be moved to a new team, and a bevy of other names linked casually or in hot pursuit. Enough to leave even a savvy superfan in a spate of dizziness, we felt it best to turn to the experts and get the skinny on what the Celtics might be up to this week. To that end, we brought on Celtics Wire alumnus and Athletic NBA insider Jared Weiss to get some intel on what he has been hearing about Boston, as well as what he thinks is going to happen. While it is certainly possible the team looks much the same come Friday, March 26, from what we are hearing it might do you well to prepare for some serious change. Without being too forthcoming (or any more oblique), join hosts Cam Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg and Justin Quinn on this episode of the Celtics Lab to get caught up on what Boston might be getting ready to pull the trigger on.

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CLAB 34: Buying or selling trade rumors ahead of the deadline Mar 17, 2021

With a historically-massive $28.5 million traded player exception (TPE) generated by the exit of veteran forward Gordon Hayward last offseason, the Boston Celtics find themselves the nexus of the 2021 NBA trade deadline, for better or worse. And with a COVID-inflected season that's seen the Celtics' fortunes rise and fall with the seeming fickleness of the weather, many a fan is clamoring for the fabled-but-absent trade deadline fireworks when they very well could get sparklers if they get anything at all. Team president Danny Ainge has made it clear he has no problem whatever waiting until the coming offseason to use the TPE if the right deal doesn't materialize for Boston, yet the rumors continue unabated linking the Celtics to any number of potential moves. Which ones make sense? Which ones are nonsense? In this episode, we'll do our best to answer those questions. Join hosts Alex Goldberg, Justin Quinn and Cam Tabatabaie as they put a magnifying glass to the sundry trade whispers concerning the Celtics as March 25th approaches.

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CLAB 33: Assessing the post All-Star East from Brooklyn to Boston Mar 10, 2021

The dust has settled on a hastily-assembled All-Star game in Atlanta at the mid-point of the 2020-21 NBA season, with the Celtics star wings having made some noise in the annual exhibition after turning around a spate of ill fortune heading into the break. But what does the coming second act of the season hold for the Celtics, who dive into it about as hard as one can with a match against Atlantic Division rival Brooklyn Nets this Thursday? Will the center hold, or will they take another nosedive in the standings? Is it worth going all-in on using the team's massive traded player exception (TPE) now if the Nets are an immovable object in their path to the Finals? To get an outside perspective on these questions as well as some answers on just how much better Brooklyn might be with the addition of Blake Griffin over the break, we brought in some expert opinion. Off the Glass head honcho and "Brooklyn Buzz" podcast founder Nick Fay joins us this episode, and we got down to brass tacks on what both teams can expect in the East's second half. Join hosts Cam Tabatabaie and Alex Goldberg as they cover all things post All-Star 2021 on this episode of the Celtics Lab.

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CLAB 32: Creeping deadlines, TPEs, and super smash Celtics Mar 04, 2021

The Boston Celtics aren't dead -- they're feeling better, actually! Three-fourths of the way through a critical closing stretch to close out the first half of their 2020-21 NBA season, the Celtics have won all but the last one remaining, and have transformed the stormy, depressing narrative that had attached itself to the team in recent weeks. From majority owner Wyc Grousbeck and team president Danny Ainge appearing on local sports radio to signal the ball club might punt on the season to revived confidence in Boston's potential and Kemba Walker's health, it's been a heck of a week. Join hosts Alex Goldberg, Justin Quinn and cam Tabatabaie as they break down one of the most positive weeks of the season for the Celtics, and enjoy the new intro ahead of Alex' band Divine Sweater's new single release.

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CLAB 31: What's wrong with Boston - and who's to blame? Feb 24, 2021

The Boston Celtics can't seem to string two wins together in a season they were anticipated to contend for a title, and while that goal might not be off the table just yet, it's also clear some major changes are in order to stabilize the ship. With so many factors in play for creating the dissonance in the Celtics' play in 2020-21, it's hard to pinpoint exactly what the problem is -- or if the issue is more that there are several. Almost no offseason, a condensed season, a pandemic with few if any fans in stands and COVID-19 and other injuries hampering the roster all factor into the equation. But who's to blame, and who ought to be exploring new opportunities as a result if any? This pod, we're joined by CLNS podcast producer Evan Valenti as we try to get to the bottom of these questions. Join Alex Goldberg, Cam Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn as we point fingers and beg for change going forward.

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CLAB 30: Un-[expletive]ing the Celtics' vibe with the Riffsman Feb 17, 2021

Before the Boston Celtics got back in the win column against the Denver Nuggets Tuesday night, it's probably safe to say emotions surrounding the Celtics internally and among their fans were at a nadir for the season. With a .500 record and embarrassing losses driven in part by players the Celtics could have drafted, rumbles of ire and fingers of blame abounded. But a voice of reason emerged from the wilderness to help us at the Celtics Lab podcast in the form of the so-called "godfather of Weird Celtics Twitter" The Riffsman. If you know him, this is an episode you don't want to miss as he guides back from the darkside in a most prescient manner. And if you don't, stick around for the in-depth conversation on how to un-[expletive] the Celtics vibes, Bill Russell's humanitarianism, and who might click with Boston's big traded player exception. Join hosts Alex Goldberg and Cam Tabatabaie for an unbuttoned Lab, only made better by the Riffsman calling it like it is.

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CLAB 29: Trade rumbles, All-Star games and TPEs big and small Feb 09, 2021

The Boston Celtics have nearly completed their annual West Coast road trip as they inch closer to the 2020-21 NBA trade deadline, and it's clear that even considering several recent injuries, the team has issues it needs to address. At the same time -- and possibly because of that -- team president Danny Ainge revealed that the Celtics were on the hunt for the right sort of deal to address those issues, emphasizing defense and "shooting with size". In the latest episode of the Celtics Lab podcast, we link up with The Playgrounder's Matt Esposito to talk about potential fits for all three of Boston's traded player exceptions to that end, as well as a host of other issues. If you're bent out of shape regarding the possibility of an All-Star game in a pandemic, or have strong feelings on what the Celtics' next big move ought to be, this is the pod for you. Join hosts Alex Goldberg, Cam Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn as they dive into just what those supposed trade rumbles might be asking after.

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CLAB 28: From Boston to Tacoma and back again with Jon Finkel Feb 02, 2021

The Boston Celtics had a tough week with losses to the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs, but they could have also lost Marcus Smart for a long while to a leg injury that turned out to be much less severe than it initially appeared. At the same time, Boston geared up for a west coast road trip while JJ Redick trade rumors tied the veteran guard to the Celtics, and old friend Isaiah Thomas joined Team USA while ruling out a Boston return. With the west coast turn and IT news, we teamed up with inaugural Slow Grind Publishing author Jon Finkel to talk about "Hoops Heist", his new book on the Seattle basketball scene and the Seattle Supersonics in particular. The King in the Fourth's first foray into publishing, Finkel also shared his thoughts on a tough week for the Celtics fans and a whole lot more. Join Alex Goldberg, Cam Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn as they talk basketball from Tacoma and back again with Finkel in this latest episode of Celtics Lab.
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CLAB 27: Looming hard decisions on the horizon for the Celtics Jan 27, 2021

Roughly a quarter of the way through the NBA season, the Boston Celtics are closing in on a fully-available, healthy roster, and with that and the feedback generated by their 10 - 6 record, the team is going o have to start making increasingly difficult decisions. The first ones are easier -- who to play when and with whom once most if not all of their players are able to take the floor, but could impact the tougher questions. With several important dates in February and March drawing close quickly, trade options for Boston's three traded player exceptions will begin to surface -- if they haven't already begun to. Join Justin Quinn and Cam Tabatabaie along with special guest Brian Robb of Boston Sports Journal and the Winning Plays pod as they get into what the Celtics have to think about -- and what they ought to do once they have.
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CLAB 26: COVID, coup attempts and the NBA's last week Jan 16, 2021

In what can only be described as a historic week full of infamy, risk and the solace we find in sport, even that realm was rocked by turbulence of the typical and extraordinary. In this episode, we welcome back friend of the pod and NBA collective bargaining expert professor N. Jeremi Duru to talk everything from the seemingly growing COVID-19 crisis the league is facing to the attempted assault on the peaceful transfer of power that occurred in Washington D.C. on January 6th, 2021 - as well as what the role of athletes, the media and the academics who cover both are in a moment of unparalleled national tumult. We even get around to talking about the more quotidian side of the league and team we cover, addressing the Celtics' return to play in the shadow of the pandemic -- and of course the impact of a certain trade taking place with a certain team in the New York market. Join Alex Goldberg of Off the Glass and Justin Quinn of Celtics Wire as we dive in deep as we ever have -- we think this podcast an important one, and we hope it keeps some important conversations circulating in these uncertain times.
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CLAB 25: What to think of this roster six games in? Jan 03, 2021

With a little less than ten percent of the 2020-21 NBA season having been played is it enough to say we have an idea of what this iteration of the Boston Celtics is or could become? With three wins and as many losses to both good and bad teams and a significant part of the rotation yet to suit up there are a lot of unanswered questions about this team. But we've also had a solid look at some new faces including some pleasant surprises. We've also seen some unexpected ugliness on both ends of the ball, and issues like bench scoring and capable depth don't look much better off than they did in the Disney bubble. Join Alex Goldberg (Off the Glass) Justin Quinn (Celtics Wire) and guests Sam Sheehan (ATO podcast) and Cory Waldron (Full Access Pacers podcast) as they break down the start of the season and what we ought to expect moving forward.
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CLAB 24: Assessing the top of the East from a Nets-Celtics perspective Dec 23, 2020

The Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets are two franchises with unusually intertwined fates over the course of the last decade, and that entanglement hasn't lessened since the infamous deal that set the Celtics up for a post-Banner 17 future back in 2013. With former Celtic Kyrie Irving playing alongside superstar Kevin Durant, the balance of power between the clubs has shifted back in the other direction -- but will the basketball gods continue to favor Williamsburg's finest? With health a nagging issue for both teams in recent years and a potential James Harden trade perhaps tempting the Nets as much as the Celtics, the two teams just can't seem to snap that funky connection. To that end, we got together with Jac Manuel of Brooklyn Buzz and Nick Friar of our sister site Nets Wire to talk everything Nets-Celtics BUT the Christmas Day game -- and we had plenty of things to say. Join Cam Tabatabaie (Celtics Hub), Alex Goldberg (Off the Glass) and Justin Quinn (Celtics Wire) as we get our bearings on both teams for the 2020-21 season.
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CLAB 23: Predictions and projections for the Celtics' 2020-21 campaign Dec 15, 2020

The Boston Celtics are set to embark on their 2020-21 NBA season with a preseason tilt against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, Dec. 15 with a number of questions swirling around the team regarding the readiness of several new members and the growth of multiple returning players. To that end, the team at Celtics Lab decided to try our hand at all things divinatory, with over an hour of predictions for the coming season, Boston's rookies, vets, and new signings. We dive into the team's potential to earn some hardware by the end of the season, and wrap things up with a review of the team's superlatives. Join us as Justin Quinn of Celtics Wire, Cam Tabatabaie of Celtics Hub and Alex Goldberg of Off the Glass take our best stab at what this team could become by the time the dust has settled on the 2021 NBA Playoffs in the latest episode of the Celtics Lab.
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CLAB 22: Talking Kemba's knee, media week and All-Time All-Stars with John Karalis Dec 05, 2020

The Boston Celtics just wrapped up their media week, the annual event (usually just one day, under normal conditions) where the press gets a look at the team as it will look for the most part going into the coming season. This year, things are considerably different than they've been in years past, and for good reason. This is the first season where contention is not only on the plate but expected since the rebuild began more than a half-decade ago, and it's happening in the midst of a global pandemic -- both inflecting the event in their own important ways. But it's also the week we learned that starting point guard Kemba Walker will miss the first few weeks of the season or more as he builds up strength in and lets a stem cell injection help his often-balky knee. Just how worried should we be? We try to answer this very question with special guest John Karalis of Masslive and the "Locked on Celtics" podcast, who sticks around to tell us about his new book, "The Boston Celtics All-Time All-Stars - the best players at each position for the Cs". Join Alex Goldberg of Off the Glass and Justin Quinn of the Celtics Wire as they join John to talk all things media week, the newly-released 2020-21 schedule, and much more in this episode of Celtics Lab.
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CLAB 21: Taking stock of the new roster, and Boston's TPE options Dec 01, 2020

The Gordon Hayward era of the Boston Celtics has officially come to a close, with the biggest traded-player exception in NBA history going to the Celtics, and the Butler product to the Charlotte Hornets. With that move comes several others to spruce up the roster, such as the signings of big man Tristan Thompson and point guard Jeff Teague, two new rookies in Aaron Nesmith and Payton Pritchard, and some familiar faces coming back on new deals. Join Cameron Tabatabaie of Celtics Hub, Alex Goldberg of Off the Glass and Justin Quinn of Celtics Wire as we get our bearings on the roster for the coming season. And stay for the discussion of how Boston might choose to make use of its TPE, what limitations it has, and how we feel about former Celtics stepping into the ring or onto the team's coaching staff with Nate Robinson and Evan Turner making their way back into Boston's offseason news cycle.
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CLAB 20: Predicting Hayward's decision and free agency preview with Jared Weiss Nov 20, 2020

With free agency kicking off at 6pm Friday, November 20th and Gordon Hayward a free agent, we recruited The Athletic's (and former Celtics Wire editor) Jared Weiss to help us sort through the unfolding chaos that is the Boston Celtics' offseason. With Celtics stalwarts Brad Wanamaker, Semi Ojeleye and Enes Kanter likely on the move, Vincent Poirier on his way to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tacko Fall and Tremont Waters likely to stay with the team, incoming draft picks and incomplete trades to consider on top of Hayward's critical situation, there's a lot of things on the plate to digest. Join Celtics Hub and Off the Glass' Cam Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn as we talk with Weiss about all the most important free agency rumbles finding their way to our ears this week.
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CLAB 19: Remembering Tommy Heinsohn & highly subjective draft thoughts Nov 14, 2020

We originally planned to talk out irrational gut feelings or overconfidence in 2020 NBA draft prospects ahead of Wednesday's big event, but a legend passed in the interim. With franchise icon Tommy Heinsohn's death arriving after a long absence from the team he never could stay far from, we instead chose to share our favorite memories of the Celtic giant. We're joined by Red's Army writer and resident historian Mike Dynon, who regaled us with a window into his early fandom watching the Hall-of-Fame player and coach move to the other side of the clipboard. We did manage to squeeze in at least some of the draft talk we'd initially planned to focus on afterwards as well. Join Off the Glass' Alex Goldberg, Celtics Hub's Cam Tabatabaie, Celtics Wire editor Justin Quinn and Celtics Lab's Mark Allison as we work out our nagging suspicions about the NBA draft.
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CLAB 18 - How does a $132m projected tax impact the NBA, Celtics? Nov 04, 2020

The NBA and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) are reportedly on the cusp of a new agreement that will see a December 22nd start date to the 2020-21 season and a $132 million salary cap among several other pressing issues. What will the potential impact of such a cap situation on the league and with the Celtics as they try to assemble a contender ahead of the Christmas week start? Will they be able to afford keeping Gordon Hayward? Could the team one day have to say goodbye to Marcus Smart? How long could revenue shortfalls last, and what are ways they might be addressed? Join Cam Tabatabaie, Alex Goldberg and Justin Quinn as they sit down with HoopsHype and USA TODAY Sports Wire's in-house cap expert Yossi Gozlan as we try and divine the answers to these and several pressing questions for Boston and the NBA in this pod.
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CLAB 17: The longest season over, we look at the strangest draft Oct 28, 2020

With the longest season in league history behind us, the Boston Celtics and rest of the NBA turn their attention to the 2020 draft, sure to be among the most unusual ever held as well. With the pandemic hiatus changing how the combine works and our usual channels of gathering intelligence impinged upon in order to safeguard the health of a new cohort of prospects and league personnelle alike, getting a read on what players may end up where has never been a greater challenge. Luckily for us at the Celtics Wire, we've got access to the team at Rookie Wire, and to that end we borrowed one of the main minds behind their 2020 draft coverage, Bryan Kalbrosky. We break down the various draft strategies the Celtics might take, whether picking where they stand or trading up in a variety of scenarios, diving into a host of popular Boston pick projections -- and some sleepers who might surprise. This is one of the more informative pods out there on what the Celtics might be after, so be sure to check it out if the draft is a mystery -- or a beacon.
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CLAB 16: After the longest season, where does Boston go from here? Oct 14, 2020

After the 2019-20 NBA season has finally come to a close, it's time to get our bearings on what's ahead for the Boston Celtics. We take a quick look back at the Eastern Conference Finals and the Los Angeles Lakers winning the title, as well as a quick survey of the draft and trade options that will await the Celtics once they can begin making moves. We also take a look back to some of the Celtics who have left the team over the last few seasons to check in on how they're doing as well.
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CLAB 15: Previewing the Miami-Boston Eastern Conference Finals Sep 15, 2020

The Boston Celtics survived the Toronto Raptors only to collide with the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. Their third trip to this stage in four seasons, we break down what we ought to be expecting from our Floridian foes in the team's quest to hang Banner 18. Join Topher Lane, Alex Goldberg, Cam Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn as they dive into the coming series while getting us up to speed on all the other playoff action.
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CLAB 14: Taking stock of the NBA restart post-strike with N. Jeremi Duru Aug 27, 2020

With the Boston Celtics and the NBA working their way through the impact of a historic wildcat strike sparked by the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a range of interconnected issues has surged to the fore in talk about the league, its Disney bubble restart, and the role of sport in race relations among many others.
Ahead of that Disney restart, Celtics Lab reached out to Professor N. Jeremi Duru, author of "Advancing the Ball: Race, Reformation, and the Quest for Equal Coaching Opportunity in the NFL" and an expert on sports law and its intersection with race to talk the league's negotiated commitment to racial justice.In that conversation, we discussed the types of interventions the NBA could make as part of that agreement, and strategies players could use to hold the league to that commitment up to and including sch a strike.
Now that one has come to pass and the season appears to have weathered the accompanying storm -- at least for the moment -- we decided to reconvene to take stock of the momentous occasion, and what it could mean for the league going forward.
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CLAB 13: Talking the 76ers - Celtics first-round matchup with Anna Horford Aug 15, 2020

With the Boston Celtics set to face the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2020 NBA Playoffs for the third time in three seasons, a Sixers - Celtics postseason series is becoming something of a tradition again. This time however, there's an awkward new twist -- Al Horford is a 76er, facing his old team for the first time in the playoffs. To that end, we put together a crossover pod with Ky Carlin, the editor of Sixers Wire, and a very special guest able to speak to that awkwardness better than anyone save Al himself, Anna Horford. Join Justin Quinn and Josh Coyne of Celtics Lab as we talk everything from Al's role against his former team to the vagaries of British English and the unusually gruff style of Philly fandom.
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CLAB 12: Examining the NBA's racial justice plans with N. Jeremi Duru Jul 17, 2020

In this podcast, hosts Cam Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn speak with special guest Professor of Law N. Jeremi Duru of American University's Washington College of Law and author of "Sports Law and Regulation: Cases and Materials", "The Business of Sports Agents" and "Advancing the Ball: Race, Reformation, and the Quest for Equal Coaching Opportunity in the NFL," to talk about the NBA's commitment to racial justice in the Disney restart. We talk everything from jersey slogans, anthem protests, and Len Bias to general strikes -- be sure to bring a snorkel, because this episode goes DEEP.
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CLAB 11: The NBA is back and headed to the bubble soon -- but should it be? Jul 03, 2020

The NBA is back with actual games of the 2019-20 NBA season scheduled once again. Teams are gearing up to head to the Disney-hosted bubble taking place in Florida next week, and conversation is already starting to shift towards sports again.
But should it?
Join Cam Tabatabaie of Celtics Hub, Justin Quinn of Celtics Wire and Alex Goldberg of Off the Glass as we take as deep a dive as we feel comfortable on the ethics of reopening the NBA, and for those of you less prone to wax philosophical about such a serious issue, we DO talk about the restart, schedule and playoffs as well.
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CLAB 10: When things fall apart: sports in times in crisis Jun 03, 2020

In this episode of Celtics Lab, we talk about how we're adapting to one of the more chaotic moments in US politics in decades -- if not ever -- with nationwide protests and a pandemic that have transformed our quotidian engagement with sports. To that end, we spoke with anthropologists Frances Sutton and Dr. Jeff Cohen, Authors of "Why Are Sports Fans So Bereft Without Live Games?" to discuss these vital topics from an anthropological angle.
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CLAB 009: The future of the cap, restarting the season and more May 25, 2020

In this episode of Celtics Lab, we have a special roundtable on the future of the cap in an uncertain moment of NBA history. We spoke with Early Bird Rights' Jeff Siegel, SB Nation's Ricky O'Donnell, Vik Chokshi, formerly of The Big Lead and Derek Spallone of Spallone Sports on how the Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors and several other teams around the league will be looking to manage cap and contention concerns among other issues.
We also get into the growing drumbeat of restarting the 2019-20 NBA season at Disney, Paul Pierce inserting himself into a variety of debates, put The Last Dance to bed and more.
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CLAB 008: How the pandemic is changing our consumption, production of sports Apr 28, 2020

This pod, we dive into how the coronavirus pandemic has changed our engagement with sports. Whether from the perspective of fans, with history, interviews and well-intentioned if snooze-worthy events like H-O-R-S-E, or from the perspective of content producers, we discuss what NBA basketball and Boston Celtics coverage looks like in the era of COVID-19, and what we can expect in the future. Join Justin Quinn and Cam Tabatabaie along with guest Nick Friar of the Nets Wire as we talk about the state of the sport, the news and more.
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CLAB 007: How COVID-19 could change the NBA & unsung heroes of the rebuild Mar 30, 2020

This episode, we break down the various ways the Boston Celtics and NBA could see changes in the short term due to the coronavirus pandemic. We also look back at some of the unsung heroes of Boston's last rebuild, holding a draft for an imaginary 3-on-3 tournament in the style of the Big3.
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CLAB 006: Back from hiatus to fill the COVID-19 basketball void Mar 21, 2020

We're back from a long hiatus to help fill the space in our lives left by the suspension of basketball at all levels caused by the coronavirus pandemic causing turmoil in all of our lives. Join Cam Tabatabaie, Matt Esposito and Justin Quinn as we talk how our lives have changed due to COVID-19, our thoughts on the season before it was interrupted, and what we think the future will hold for basketball and the wider world.
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CLAB 005: The Kyrie Conundrum -- deconstructing popular narratives about the divisive player Nov 28, 2019

Ahead of the aborted reunion with his former team, Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving finds himself at the nexus of several popular narratives circulating in the NBA and especially Boston Celtics media sphere. The Nets have struggled early while Boston has exceeded expectations in Kyrie's absence; to what extent is his presence (or lack thereof) responsible? Is he hard to get along with? Does he need a certain roster makeup to succeed? And speaking of absences, does the Duke product take games off when facing former teams at home? Join Justin Quinn and Cam Tabatabaie as they link up with the Brooklyn Buzz' Jac Manuel as we try to get to the hard data behind (or not) these talking points.
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CLAB 004: From Kimball to Kemba -- Boston's UConn connections over the decades Nov 08, 2019

Despite being the twin towers of New England basketball, the two northeastern powerhouses share a surprisingly small degree of overlapping players over the last half-century. But, those former UConn Huskies who HAVE played for the Celtics have usually left an impression -- and in recent years, some very big ones. Join Justin Quinn as he catches up with friend of the pod and UConn Today editor Tom Breen to talk all things Celtics-Connecticut -- and apologies for the occasional glitch.
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CLAB 003: Predicting the coming season from the opener to the Finals w/ 76ers pod Garbage Into Gold Oct 20, 2019

Preseason is over, and the 2019-20 NBA regular season is nearly upon us! Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they talk about the finalization of the roster, a look back to who shined in camp, and early returns from preseason before jumping into the lab for a special crossover. There, we're joined by Garbage Into Gold's 76ers specialists Brandon Apter and Jesse Larch as we team up to provide some outside views on each team's strengths, weaknesses, and potential. It's exactly the kind of deep dive you expect from the Lab, so get ready to hear about everything you need to know about each team's coming season...and more importantly, basketball that actually counts.
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CLAB 002: Talking Team USA, Team Shamrock, & trades with TradeNBA.com's Zach Rodriguez Sep 21, 2019

In the lab for this pod, we have TradeNBA.com's Zach Rodriguez on to talk with Justin Quinn about his soon-to-drop changes to his trade checker. Already one of the sport's most popular, Zach breaks down all the new features he's added since he last came n the pod, as well as the changes on their way for the coming season. We also talk on Team USA's lackluster performance, and where blame, if any, should be laid.
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CLAB 001: What are the pros and cons of Team USA play for the Boston Celtics? Sep 05, 2019

Is the Team USA Breakout a real thing? And if so, is it worth it? This pod, Justin Quinn is on a solo mission to convince you that there actually ARE tangible benefits from NBA players participating in FIBA World Cup play, and that its enough to justify the risk of injury...to a point. Buckle up for a deep dive into the data behind bumps and breakouts in performance after exposure to Team USA play.
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CLAB 000 - Rebooting the Celtics, the league and the podcast Aug 10, 2019

Welcome inside the Lab! After three years with our friends at CelticsLife, we decided to go completely independent to go in a new direction. That direction, of course, is to follow our favorite team into deeper dives and compelling interviews weekly podcasts simply don't have the space for. We're striving to provide something you won't find elsewhere, so expect a slightly more erratic schedule of pod releases while we search for the stories and guests worth more than a five-minute segment.
For our soft launch, we decided to discuss TWO such deep dives (we'll usually have some brief current news before wherever we decide to go for the focus of each pod), feeling we needed to take stock of all of this summer's moves and how they could pan out next season, as well as a bigger-picture look at player movement and other pressing issues related to the league as a whole. We hope you dig the new name and format, and welcome any feedback on what you like -- or don't.
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CL Pod 103: Free agency's start for Boston and the rest of the league Jul 03, 2019

We knew the week would be a wild one with almost half the league up for free agency, but even in the thick of things, surprises kept coming, with the worst-kept of them -- Kemba Walker's interest in the Boston Celtics -- making Sunday night more pleasant than many were expecting even a week ago. A few days into the summer free agency period, the shape of the league in 2019-20 is starting to come into focus, but in ways few people would have guessed. Sign-and-trades, usually a rarity, abounded, while at least one big fish -- Kawhi Leonard -- still hasn't made up his mind. Tampering galore and surprise moves highlighted the early action, and the bulk of double-digit million contracts are already inked. Join Cam Tabatabaie and Mark Allison as they break down all the moves Boston made so far, and how the league they'll be facing could look come training camp.
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CL Pod 102: In Danny We Trust? Trying to divine which way Ainge will pivot Jun 26, 2019

After Anthony Davis became the latest superstar to slip by the Boston Celtics, triggering an exodus of Boston's premier talent and leaving fans wondering what exactly Danny Ainge's plan might be, we thought it wise to take stock of the team's free agency options in light of the team's selections in the 2019 NBA Draft. Are Kemba Walker, Nikola Vucevic or Steven Adams realistic options in free agency? If not, who might be? Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they break down the possibilities from likely to "pinch me", as well as sharing their thoughts on Boston's new crop of rookies and other news around the league.
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CL Pod 101: Shining a light on the rumors and bad info of silly season Jun 15, 2019

The Boston Celtics are in a most unenviable position, with years of hard work potentially threatened by their star players potentially leaving in free agency, with their best bet of retaining them tied to trading for a player who may himself leave in free agency next summer.
Will Kyrie Irving and Al Horford stay? Will the Cs be able to trade for the New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis? Will Danny Ainge go ahead and trade for Davis even if Boston can't return Irving and Horford? Could Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson's injuries impact the future plans of Boston's free agents? What might their options be to improve the team in any of these scenarios?
With so much at stake for Boston in the coming days and weeks, and SO much misinformation out there regarding trade and signing rules and the limits they place on teambuilding, we thought it wise to invite Ryan Bernardoni on the show, better known to most Celtics fans as @Dangercart on Twitter, where he is regularly doing Red's work by helping casual fans and media alike out with his legendary cap knowledge.
We also cover the big news since our last pod, from the Toronto Raptors' first NBA championship to the injuries of the Golden State Warriors and how it could re-shape the league, all the way to where it looks like Kyrie might be headed and who will likely win the AD trade sweepstakes. So buckle up, hit play, and let Mark Allison and Justin Quinn help you sort through all the madness that's been unleashed in this already-crazy offseason. Apologies in advance for the occasional drop in sound quality, but we think you'll love this episode just the same.
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CLP 100: The future of the Eastern Conference, supermax impacts & more May 30, 2019

The landscape of the East might look radically different come fall, and there's so many moving parts it can get dizzying at times. With the Toronto Raptors in the Finals, will Kawhi stay? Will Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris stay with the Philadelphia 76ers? Could another East team steal away Kyrie Irving or trade for Anthony Davis? Will ANYONE be able to trade for Anthony Davis? And could supermax contracts (or the threat of some players qualifying for them) shake a few surprises loose just to complicate things further? Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they try to sort through the chaos.
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CLPod 99: What comes next? A deep dive into the draft lottery, team-building, and more May 17, 2019

The offseason is finally, mercifully upon us, and taking stock of the Boston Celtics' future is in order. Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they make sense of the results of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery in relation to summer trade and signing opportunities, as well as team-building options more generally. They also give individual grades to the entire organization based on last season's performance, and even take a glance at some potential draft prospects and how the Conference Final struggles are shaping up.
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CLP 98: One foot out the door, the Cs face elimination by the Bucks May 08, 2019

For those few optimists among us, you may want to skip this pod. The Boston Celtics are on the brink of elimination by the Milwaukee Bucks, down three games to one, and there's plenty of blame to go around. Kyrie Irving has justifiably earned the ire of many a Cs fan in this series and season, and coach Brad Stevens certainly not without at least some blame. But who else has led us to this dark and dire place? Or, rather, NOT led us? Is there any hope left to salvage in this postseason run? What might be coming down the pike after it ends? Join Topher Lane and Mark Allison as they break down their thoughts on all this and more in this week's CL Pod.
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CLP 97: Celtics-Bucks preview & a look at the rest of the second round Apr 26, 2019

The first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs are nearly in the books, and the Boston Celtics are slated to face the league-best Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Semifinals after a sweep of the Indiana Pacers.
How will Boston contain (or at least slow) Giannis Antetokounmpo? What kinds of matchups and rotations will we see? Will Marcus Smart and Malcolm Brogdon be able to return in time to impact the series? If Boston can get past the Bucks, who might they face in the Conference Finals and beyond? Join Cam Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn as they try to answer these questions and more in this week's CL Pod.
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CL Pod 96: First returns from the 2019 Playoffs Apr 17, 2019

With every series in the 2019 NBA Playoffs underway, we take a look at the landscape along the Boston Celtics path to the Finals. We also talk about injuries, from Marcus Smart's recovery timeline to Aron Baynes evident lack of one, and even touch on the coaching search (and dumpster fire) going on with the Los Angeles Lakers organization, and how it could affect Boston's summer plans. So, join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn for all this and more on this week's CL Pod.
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CL Pod 95: As the regular season ends, a look at the playoffs, draft & more Apr 03, 2019

We're entering the final stretch of the 2018-19 NBA season, and for Boston Celtics fans, the playoffs cannot get here soon enough. With hopes for a blockbuster regular season long ago left behind in the hopes that the team has been keeping the powder dry for the postseason, Mark Allison and Justin Quinn try to divine what the team will look like on the court in a few weeks, as well as a quick look into some of the NBA Draft's more interesting prospects. Who might the Cs face, and how will they manage rotations? Who will fill the final roster slot heading into the playoffs, and who might they draft this summer? Scroll down, hit play, and listen to hear our thoughts on these and many other topics.
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CLP 94: IT returns, BOS stumbles & the playoff seeding becomes clearer Mar 22, 2019

For the slow month of March, the Boston Celtics are finding ways to stay busy, and not all of the results are so great. But the fundamentals of play missing at the start of the season are becoming more consistent despite the unfavorable results over the last few games, which should give fans a shred of hope as the regular season winds down. And with that winding down comes some clarity regarding what Boston's postseason will look like in terms of seeding and opponents. Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they break down all of the above, IT's return, dropping a game to the Philadelphia 76ers, and a lot more.
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CL Pod 93: Boston's rounding into form as the playoffs loom Mar 13, 2019

The Boston Celtics are finally flirting with playing like the team most of us expected at the start of the season, with something resembling chemistry producing a much better version of the team on the court. They have struggled significantly as they have sought to cement a consistent identity as much as they have a consistent approach to games, but recent off-court activity on the now-complete west coast road trip have gone a long way with calming those concerns.
At the same time, longtime rivals Los Angeles Lakers are facing potential disaster, as LeBron James' arrival has failed to produce measurable improvement, and has had a negative impact on team chemistry in the wake of failed Anthony Davis trade machinations, while one of their brightest prospects faces a life-threatening malady. Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they discuss these issues and the remaining schedule of the season, getting us up to speed on all the above and more in this week's CL Pod.
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CLP 92: A little catharsis in the midst of big disappointment Mar 05, 2019

This Boston Celtics squad continues to find ways to disappoint, and we fans are starting to check out. As we begin to move on from the underwhelming regular season performances we're regularly being given, Topher Lane and Justin Quinn have it out, voicing their frustrations in the hopes that it either brings catharsis, or makes us look like the cretins we probably are in a few months. We somehow find a way to talk about how the team can still improve, and take a quick look at the schedule ahead, doing our best to stay positive in a very negative stretch.
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CL Pod 91: Post-Deadline team assessment: taking stock of the rest of the season Feb 11, 2019

The dust has settled on the 2019 NBA Trade Deadline, and Anthony Davis is NOT a Los Angeles Laker. That's far from the only thing that (didn't) happen, however, as multiple East teams improved their rosters for the playoffs, and teams in the Western Conference made moves that may impact the Boston Celtics incoming draft picks this summer. The Cs even made a minor but potentially impactful move by opening up a roster slot able to be filled with any of several interesting options on the buyout market. Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they sort through all the week's past action, and try to divine the team's short and longer-term plans as well.
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CL Pod 90: Is AD coming? Kyrie gone? Making sense of this madness Feb 02, 2019

We'll excuse you if you feel like you're not sure if you're coming or going after the onslaught of Silly SZN, the as the week before the NBA Trade Deadline is sometimes called. We hear from cold-blooded killers to stay calm and things will be OK, but have the devil in our ear telling us not only the megastar we've been after for years is slipping from our grasp, but that he might take our current star player with him. Which is it? We'd be lying to you if we said we had answers, but Topher Lane and Justin Quinn sit down to talk all this nonsense, and try to make their best guesses. We also talk the All-Star Game, the Boston Celtics' improved play, and a whole lot more.
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CL Pod 89: Post-Kyrie leadership epiphany, Cs continue their winning ways Jan 22, 2019

After very-public fissures appeared in the Boston Celtics after yet ANOTHER regression to sub-standard play, and an even more public leadership epiphany from star point guard Kyrie Irving, the Celtics continue to win. Is it a change in mindset that's making the difference? Communication? Style of play? Join Cam Tabatabaie and Justin Quinn as they gingerly tip-toe around whether the change is for real, what they think is behind it, and the schedule ahead, as well as All-Star voting returns, the pros and cons of Marcus Smart's intensity, and more. We even get a chance to talk with UK correspondent Josh Coyne about this year's London Game, how the NBA continues to grow overseas, and of course, the (sad) state of the rivalry that maybe never was with the Washington Wizards through the eyes of Markieff Morris, Marcus' twin brother.
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CL Pod 88: A tale of two Celtics, or, consistent inconsistency Jan 16, 2019

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, all in a little over a week. The Boston Celtics have played world-beater and whimperer as their best selves gave us a look at what they can do to teams like the Indiana Pacers, while also showing how little they can give each other against teams like the Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets. What's the deal? Who will be seeing come April, and will the seeding have gotten so bad it won't matter? Who is to blame for the bad, and who deserves credit for the good? What are Boston's immediate and longer-term priorities given all of this? Join Topher Lane and Justin Quinn as they try to make sense of this complicated and often-frustrating team as we cross the season's halfway point.
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CL Pod 87: New Year, New Celtics? Boston might just be figuring it out Jan 06, 2019

A new year has arrived, and with it, a chance for the Boston Celtics to put early struggles behind them. Join Topher Lane and Justin Quinn as they talk about the improved team play overall in recent weeks, as well as breakout performances from Gordon Hayward, Jaylen Brown, Terry Rozier, and more. We even debut our locally-sourced, recently-updated Celtics drinking game for those of you in need of some Bostonian-themed inspiration for the next big game.
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CL Pod 86: The Hospital Celtics are back, & this time, it sucks Dec 23, 2018

Banged up and undermanned, the Boston Celtics are dealing with another unpleasant losing streak. After dropping a game to the Milwaukee Bucks, the team had an extended meeting to address the recent spate of losses. Is there light at the end of the tunnel? How long IS this tunnel going to be? What needs to happen to turn things around, and how soon can we expect to see results? Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they discuss all these issues, some perpetually recurrent trade rumors, and a whole lot more.
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CL Pod 85: Back in the saddle again, the Cs make history Dec 12, 2018

After opening the season something of a mess on the offensive end of the court, the Boston Celtics have turned the ship around, with gusto.
Not only have they gone from one of the league's worst teams in terms of putting points up, but have morphed into one of the league's most elite offensive units over the last five games. Even when missing multiple key players due to minor injuries and illness, they have still found ways to keep winning, owning the league's longest win streak. They even made history against the Chicago Bulls, breaking several league and franchise records in that 56-point victory. Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they cover the offensive renaissance, and try to forgive Justin's microphone, which somehow sounds like he's talking through an old vinyl record.
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CL Pod 84: Is it premature to be positive about these Celtics? Nov 29, 2018

The Boston Celtics had themselves a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the offense clicking after some much-overdue starting lineup tinkering. Does that single game show us enough positive things that we can relax about the team's 10-10 start? Should we even worry about the start at all? Plenty of teams have done as bad or worse and made the postseason, some even as far as the finals. Join Luis Gonzalez and Topher Lane as they debate the current state of the green and white, as well as catch up on Boston-relevant news around the league.
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CL Pod 83: It ain't easy being green Nov 22, 2018

First of all, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from the CelticsLife crew.
There's not a whole lot to be thankful for lately as a Celtics fan, but Topher Lane and Justin Quinn try their best to take the long view yet again, looking at Boston's rough start and the options out there that might be a solution. We had some technical issues, so apologies about the subpar audio, and we recorded this before the New York Knicks debacle. so take what we have to say with a grain of salt. We're inching back towards the precipice ourselves, so let us know why we shouldn't take the next ticket onto the Panic Bus in the comments below, or maybe help us calm down a bit, because the Cs sure as hell aren't.
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CLPod 82: The Jimmy Butler trade, a break in the schedule & NBA conspiracies Nov 14, 2018

This week, things are changing in the Atlantic Division, with Jimmy Butler heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. How will it affect the Boston Celtics? Will it work out? Who's the "winner" of this deal, if anyone? The slate of games for the Cs finally relaxes a bit after a murder's row to start the season, and there's other movement of note around the league to take into consideration. Join Topher Lane and Justin Quinn as they break down all of the news of the week, and even dabble in a little NBA conspiracy talk as some unusual coincidences spark some reflection on the league's tin foil hat topics.
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CL Pod 81: Reports of Terry Rozier's departure are premature, & more Nov 09, 2018

This week, Topher Lane and Mark Allison try to make sense of the rumors swirling around a one Terry Rozier, as well as the lingering rust the Boston Celtics are slowly shaking off early in the season. They break down the team's recent games, including whether Jayson tatum might need to re-evaluate his shot selection, and even take a look at how some former Celts we'll see playing against their former team this week.
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CL Pod 80: The Cs are back in the saddle, the Sox won the series & more Oct 31, 2018

The Boston Celtics are back on their game, and while they have some kinks left to work out, the team we expected to be watching this season is showing up, and it's noticeable.
And it's not just the Celtics who are looking good, with the Boston Red Sox having just won a World Series, and the Celts will face the league's last remaining undefeated team, the Milwaukee Bucks, on Thursday for what will likely be the team's biggest test of the season to date. This week, Mark Allison and Justin Quinn get into all these issues and more, ranging from cannabis' future as medicine in the league to Tyronn Lue's firing from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Robert Williams' surprising early development, and even a cameo by the Evil Emperor himself.
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CL Pod 79: Making sense of Boston's first week of games Oct 22, 2018

With week one of the 2018-19 NBA regular season behind us, we have a very small sample of games to give us an early idea about what the coming weeks, months, and season may look like. While it might be far too small a sample size for any definitive takes, we are already beginning to see some of the issues concerning depth and roles having an impact on games, and player recovery is still clearly an issue. In the long run, some of these issues may even turn out to be complimentary, as the Celtics considerable depth may help them recover and stay as healthy as possible for an expectation heavy playoff run. Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn this week as they break down the early on-court results for the Cs, and catch up on the goings-on of Rajon Rondo and the rest of the league in a spicy start to the season.
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CL Pod 78: Regular season preview, no extension for Terry & more Oct 15, 2018

Less than 24 hours from when you listen to this podcast, it will be the first day of the NBA's regular season, and the Boston Celtics will be suiting up to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. Join Topher Lane and Justin Quinn as they look at Tuesday night's home opener against the Philadelphia 76ers, Friday's tilt with the new-look Toronto Raptors, Saturday's game with the New York Knicks, all the way to what they think the playoff seeding will look like by season's end...and beyond!
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CL Pod 77: Wrapping up preseason & looking towards the regular season Oct 08, 2018

This week, we talk expectations as the Boston Celtics preseason winds down, and preparations for the 2018-19 NBA Regular Season begins. We discuss whether the Celt's 1-3 preseason record is cause for concern, as well as some of the bright spots from an otherwise-lackluster showing in what we HOPE is a tuneup for the games that count. We also talk expectations for the team and individual players, using a best- and worst- case model to temper expectations as much as to set the bar high. Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn for all this and more, as the CL Pod moves back to its weekly schedule now that the regular season is upon us.
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CL Pod 76: Bird & the NBA's new DV policy, future HoF classes & more Sep 15, 2018

With training camp looming just over the horizon, most of us would like to be turning our attention to the goings-on of the Boston Celtics with renewed fervor given the lofty expectations for this year's squad.
Leave it to life to make that a fraught proposition, however, with news of Jabari Bird's arrest on domestic violence charges, putting the Boston Celtics (and the NBA) into unchartered territory, as the latter has introduced a new, redesigned domestic violence protocol with little precedent to work with, but good science behind it.
Three former members of the Boston Celtics are now new members of the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame, the candidacy of at least one stirring up those debates of who belongs in what halls of fame and why, and there's been a predictable uptick in Celtics-related news as camp draws closer. This week, join Topher Lane and Justin Quinn as they try their best to tackle all the highs and lows since our last podcast.
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CL Pod 75: T-Ro a no-go to PHO, pre-camp news & best music cities in the NBA Sep 04, 2018

With three weeks to go before players even arrive at camp, there's not a lot of basketball news to cover.
By now, most of us have read up on Jackie McMullen's excellent series on mental health in the NBA (and if you haven't, you should), and we're pretty sure Terry Rozier won't be in a Phoenix Suns uniform any time soon. There's Hall of Fame inductions involving former Boston Celtics on both sides of the ceremonies, and a little smidgen of other news around the league we break down in this summer edition of the CL Pod, which is running every-other week in the offseason, at least until things start to heat up, anyway.
But, since the news is not enough for a full-length podcast, we decided to pit the cities of the projected top four teams (the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets Toronto Raptors and of course the Celts) plus some classic (Los Angeles Lakers) and arguably forced (Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards and Denver Nuggets) rivalries in an 8-team one-and-done tourney on which city has the best...music!
While you might not know yours truly (Justin Quinn) worked for a decade of his life as a music buyer for several independent music stores, you ought to know about CelticsLife UK correspondent Josh Coyne has a double life as a music podcaster as well, running the Handstamp Podcast in addition to his NBA coverage (seriously, check it out and subscribe if you haven't already). So, we hope our combined musical knowledge will convincingly settle the score - we gave it our best, least-biased take, so buckle up and listen to the results in the podcast above, and however you feel about non-basketball-related podcasting, we're under a month to some actual basketball business.
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CLPod 74: The Cs teams that never were, late summer moves & more Aug 16, 2018

Two months out from the start of the regular season, and nearly half as long from camp, more than a few of us are starting to get antsy without basketball to watch.
With that in mind, we decided it was time to dust off the microphones and record an episode of the CLPod to talk about the (very few) moves of note going down since the last time we recorded two weeks ago.
And with the team in a liminal space between seasons, neither last season's Celtics nor the next, Mark Allison and Justin Quinn got to thinking about all the different ways this timeline of Boston's journey from one contending squad to the next could have gone differently.
So, we put our heads together, and tried to imagine how the Cs might look if Danny Ainge had kept the last title team together longer, or if Brad Stevens had said no, or if Boston hadn't signed Al Horford, or...well, you'll have to listen to hear them all.
So, if you're as ready as we are for some real, live NBA games that count, you're going to have to wait a while. But if you want some news and analysis on not just this timeline, but several others we don't happen to be on, buckle up and listen to this week's CLPod - we have at least another month of doldrums ahead of us, and a lot to be thankful for, if our thought experiments are as realistic as we think they are.
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CLPod 73: Smart resigns, Kawhi's a Raptor, Melo is (briefly) a Hawk & more Jul 21, 2018

After signing Marcus Smart, the Boston Celtics have completed all important offseason business, and the team turns it's attention fully towards the coming season.
With other teams wrapping up their major moves as well, the rosters of the Cs' opponents are coming into focus as well, and with big names on the move, Topher Lane and Justin Quinn break down the state of the Celtics heading into August and beyond.
Is the Kawhi Leonard trade, sending he and Danny Green from the San Antonio Spurs to the Toronto Raptors, a difference maker in the East? Will LeBron James and his new team the Los Angeles Lakers even make the playoffs? What about the other end of that deal? Should we expect the Spurs to regain some mojo behind a miffed DeMar DeRozan?
How does Isaiah Thomas getting picked up bode for the former Celtic's future? Did Danny Ainge and company overpay Smart? Why did Justin forget his microphone (sorry, y'all)? We try to answer all these questions and more on this week's CLPod - so check it out!
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CLPod 72: Free agency is cooling off - will Lakers-Celtics heat up come fall? Jul 12, 2018

The summer free agency period has mostly cooled off, leaving a few loose ends around the league.
For the Boston Celtics, that would be Marcus Smart's still-unresolved free agency, while for other teams, like Boston's storied rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, well - let's just say they still have a lot of work to do.
After scoring what many thought was the early coup of summer free agency in signing LeBron James, the Lake Show has not had much go their way, perhaps badly enough to force the team to reconsider championship aspirations until February, if not later.
For those of us hoping to crush James in our least favorite uniform, well, we might have to put that thought on hold for a bit - but maybe not! We decided to balance the scales with how we evaluated the Celtics offseason to date (as well as the state of the Celtics-Lakers rivalry) with friend of the show, former NBA scout and Lakers fan Alton LaBrecque, so get yourself some earphones, a speaker, or your laptop, and join Justin Quinn in this week's podcast.
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CL Pod 71: From the draft to free agency and beyond Jun 29, 2018

This week, join Mark Allison and Topher Lane as they connect the offseason team-building dots with a fun, draft-style assault on all the different issues facing the Boston Celtics as the offseason kicks into high gear. They cover everything from from the Robert Williams pick to whether the big names on the free agency market will try and land in Boston - and whether the Celtics can retain their own free agents. They leave no stone unturned, and best of all, it all clocks in well under an hour with the crew on the clock for each topic. This was a really fun pod to make, give it a listen and get ready for all of summer's madness and the season beyond it.
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CL Pod 70: On Kawhi, And Kawhi Not (and Trades, The NBA Draft And More!) Jun 20, 2018

For the Boston Celtics, offseasons are a thing of the past, or so it seems. Fresh off of rumors LeBron James might meet with the Celts this summer, we now hear rumors Kawhi Leonard may not be a San Antonio Spur much longer, and that Boston might be interested in trading for him. To that end, we brought on a special guest - the creator of a brand new, feature-rich trade checker (TradeNBA.com) who just happens to be a Spurs fan with an interestng connection to the organization. We also talk about the draft and what Danny Ainge might do in it, the new practice facility, and even Kyrie Irving's new song.
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CL Pod 69: On LeBron Joining (and Kyrie Leaving) The Celtics Jun 13, 2018

With the offseason in full effect for all thirty NBA teams, attention now turns to the process of assembling next season's squads, and with the Boston Celtics poised to be among the league's elite, you'd think it would look to be a slow summer. And you'd be wrong, if analysts like Stephen A. Smith are correct that LeBron James will meet with Danny Ainge this summer about joining the team. There's also (potentially related) rumblings former LeBron teammate and current Celtics star Kyrie Irving may not want to stick around after next season, a plethora of trade proposals (most of them bad) to consider. Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they try to make sense out of all this unexpected drama, as well as getting caught up on other news within the organization and around the league.
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CL Pod 68: Taking Stock Of Boston's Offseason Jun 04, 2018

With a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals in the books, the offseason begins for the Boston Celtics. It's shaping up to be an important one, and while there's unlikely to be any "fireworks" on a scale most younger Cs fans would expect before heading into a season where Boston is widely seen to be among the league's strongest contenders, some very important business lies ahead. From resigning key free agents and potentially extending eligible players, to who the team might add via the draft and in free agency, Topher Lane and Mark Allison have plenty to discuss in this week's CL Pod. There's even a little schadenfreude to be had as they discuss the ending of Game One of the NBA Finals, and whether (or where) that end might send LeBron James, so be sure to stick around to the end.
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CLPod 67: Boston Retakes Control Of The ECF - But Can They Seal The Deal? May 25, 2018

The Boston Celtics have regained control of the Eastern Conference Finals, and only have to win one of the next two games against the Cleveland Cavaliers to dispatch LeBron James and advance to the NBA Finals. The Houston Rockets have also incredibly matched Boston's underdog performance to pull ahead of the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, but may have lost Chris Paul to a hamstring injury for at least a game if not longer. As the number of remaining games dwindles and the last series of 2018 comes into focus, which of these four teams will be the two who compete for the league's highest honor? Is Banner 18 a real possibility? Mark Allison and Justin Quinn dive into the last two games of the East Finals, and touch on the west as well, debating these questions and more.
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CL Pod 66: Boston Might Just Send LeBron Packing AGAIN, Draft Lottery & More May 18, 2018

The Boston Celtics sit atop a two-game lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers, and are poised to dispatch the Cleveland Cavaliers to advance to the NBA Finals. They've done this despite injuries to Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward, Daniel Theis and Shane Alrkin, and might just be the team to end LeBron James' eight-year finals streak, last interrupted by the 2010 Celts. They still have to win another pair of games out of the five potentially remaining, and are heading to Cleveland for that squad's homestretch. How will the Cavs repond at home? What should Boston do to adjust (if anything), and if succesful, how might things get shaken up in the East? Mark Allison and Justin Quinn tackle these questions, and even take a stab at the NBA Draft prospects who might fall in Boston's range now that the draft lottery is settled.
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CL Pod 65: The Process, Embiid's Trash Talk, Confetti & Other Premature Things May 08, 2018

You can't blame a team that's stunk on purpose for half a decade for getting a little over-excited on the cusp of a second-round playoff win. You can blame a player for jumping the shark with his trash talk, just like you can blame the NBA media for believing "The Process" was complete, and clear favorites to come out of the East. But that's what happened when Joel Embiid got a respectable lead at home, and when the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat in the first round to earn a second-round matchup with an injury-riddled Boston Celtics. Even Las Vegas oddsmakers favored Philly, but three games to one later, the score is a little clearer on several accounts. Join Topher Lane and Justin Quinn as they break down the 76ers home stretch of the series, the...interesting officiating of Game Four, the games ahead in this series and beyond, and a whole lot more.
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CL Pod 64: Boston Sneaks By The Bucks, But Strikes First Vs 76ers May 02, 2018

The Boston Celtics survived the Milwaukee Bucks best punch in Game Seven of the first round, and now face the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. How did the Celts manage to gut out the first-round win despite all the injuries the team has been dealing with? How will they match up against the 76ers now that they have had a taste of Boston's elite defense? Will Philly keep shooting so poorly? Will Boston keep shooting so well? Where has this version of Al Horford, Terry Rozier, and Jayson Tatum been until now? How is Jaylen Brown's hamstring injury coming along, and will we see him on the court again this season? All these questions and more are answered by Mark Allison and Justin Quinn, followed by a modern-day duel between Eric Bledsoe and Terry Rozier to settle their enmity once and for all.
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CL Pod 63: Talking Boston's Playoff Future & Beyond With Jeff Siegel Apr 23, 2018

It wasn't long ago Boston Celtics fans were getting ready for the second round of the playoffs after taking an early 2-0 lead in their first-found matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Two losses and a tied series later, the very short-term future of the team is much less clear, and a number of questions will need answering between now and this summer regardless of how the playoffs shake out. How can Boston counter the newly-energized Bucks, and if they make it past them, what things will they need to address in a second-round matchup? Once the season is over, who will be suiting up come October? Can Boston afford both Marcus Smart and Terry Rozier? How will Danny Ainge structure the team in seasons to come given all the potential star talent already on the roster? Our regular listeners have heard the opinions of the CL Pod team on all these issues at one point or another, but with so many important issues headed Boston's way in the coming weeks and month, we decided to call in a special guest to provide expert opinion on all these topics and more. Join us as Justin Quinn welcomes Early Bird Right's Jeff Siegel to shed some light on all things Celtics, and get to know his new site - an invaluable resource for cap nerds and casual fans alike who want to know what makes teams tick, both on-court and off.
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CL Pod 62: Cs Are Up 2 Vs. MIL In Round 1 - What They Need To Advance & More Apr 20, 2018

The Boston Celtics have a two-game lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs, and are poised to take a commanding lead should they win their first away game of the series. Will they be able to close the series out in Wisconsin, or will it take a return trip to the TD Garden to finish the job? Is their lead even safe? How might Marcus Smart's potential return - and the terrible news of his mother's diagnosis - affect the Celtics' playoff aspirations? Who might shake out of the rest of the Eastern Conference range in future rounds and how might they match up with Boston? What the hell ever happened to Jason Terry's Celtics tattoo? Join Topher Lane and Justin Quinn as they seek to answer all of these compelling questions and more.
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CL Pod 61: Breaking Down The Celtics' Playoff Picture & More Apr 13, 2018

The Boston Celtics are limping into the 2017-18 NBA Playoffs down four of their best players, and have matched up with one of the league's most dangerous players in the first round. Playing Giannis Antetokoumpo and the Milwaukee Bucks early means the Celtics have their work cut out for them, and if they don't come hard early, they may not even have a chance of Marcus Smart coming back late in the first round to help. But this Bucks squad is far from invulnerable, so long as Boston plays the series well. The rest of the field is looking pretty beatable, from the one seed to the eighth, so we may see more upsets in both the Eastern and Western Conferences than we have in a long time. Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they break down the entire playoff picture in the East, as well as an interesting look back on the 2007-08 title squad on the tenth anniversary of that fabled run.
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CL Pod 60: Taking Stock Of Boston's Playoff And Long-term Future Apr 04, 2018

The Boston Celtics are quite the banged up roster, but they're getting healthier every day, and winning lots of games they probably shouldn't. What kind of future can they expect in the post season, and how might their current players develop in future seasons? With the seeding for the Eastern Conference coming into focus as we enter the last week-and-a-half in the regular season, we've got a better idea of who Boston might be facing, but if the team is missing much of its backcourt and a fair amount of the rest of their roster, will they even see the second round? More importantly, what do the Celtics have under the hood? Who might return from this year's unrestricted free agents? Do we have any potential stars on the roster? How does our depth look as the team gets older? Should we be worried about how all these insuries might affect the future play of guys with few if any years left on their deals? Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they try to divine the Cs' future - this season, and into the next few.
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CL Pod 59: The Boston Celtics Aren't Dead - They're Feeling Better, Actually Mar 28, 2018

The Boston Celtics aren't dead - they're feeling better actually. Excuse the Monty Python reference, but with all the injuries this team has managed to keep going with yet still be in the hunt for the ultimate prize, Python's Holy Grail seems pretty apt. The starters have shown signs of life despite being left for dead by the national media, and the second unit keeps on fighting despite losing several key parts, much like the Black Knight. But what other moves has Boston made to address their significant lack of depth, and how are the playoffs looking this week? Maybe most interesting of all, why are beat writers penning missives to their lack of yearning for a departed former player six months after said exit? All these questions and more are answered by Luis Gonzales and Justin Quinn in this week's podcast.
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CL Pod 58: Injuries Pile Up, Contention Odds Dip, And IT Is Open To Come Back Mar 20, 2018

With the Boston Celtics looking at their playoff odds to take home Banner 18 shrinking with every new injury besetting their roster, it's starting to feel like deja vu all over again. To put the icing on the cake, Isaiah Thomas recently suggested he'd not be averse for a return to a team that faced a similar scenario before getting booted by the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team that sent Boston Kyrie Irving, who has been struggling with leg issues of his own. Join Topher Lane and Mark Allison as they discuss what Kyrie's knee, Marcus Smart's thumb, Daniel Theis' meniscus and Gordon Hayward's recovery all mean for the Celts' contention aspirations, as well as a dive into just how realistic a return by the King in the Fourth really is.
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CL Pod 57: March, Madness, Marcus' Thumb And Theis' Meniscus Mar 14, 2018

March Madness is upon us - as are a disheartening spate of injuries that may hobble the Boston Celtics' playoff aspirations. There's still scenarios where the Celtics can make some noise in the postseason, but a lot of things - from how fast players heal and whether others need surgery and how playoff seeding shakes out - could affect how the situation plays out. Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they cover all things NCAA, the injury situation and playoff picture, and even take a quick look at players who might end up available in the range of Boston's own first round pick.
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CLPod 56: Hayward's Out, Monroe's Fitting In, & Early Playoff Preview Mar 06, 2018

With coach Brad Stevens making his most definitive statement yet about Gordon Hayward not coming back this year and Greg Monroe finally starting to look like he understands the Boston Celtics' system, it's been something of a rollercoaster of a week in terms of news. Luis Gonzalez and Justin Quinn take stock of where Boston sits with the three-fourths of the season behind us, how the playoff situation is shaping up in terms of seeding, and whether something needs to be done with all the teams tanking right now. So, join them as they navigate the rapidly-approaching post-season picture - there's a lot to consider, and the stakes are high.
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CLPod 55: The Boston Celtics & New England Sports - Which Team Rules? Feb 25, 2018

With the action around the league slowly but surely warming up after All Star Week, Topher Lane and Mark Allison decided to take stock of where the Boston Celtics sit in the pantheon of New England sports. The Bruins, Red Sox, and Patriots are league-leading squads in their respective sports - but which teams rule the northeast, and who will win it all first? Join these two as they make their cases, getting us up to speed on what's been going on with the current Celtics squad, as well as checking in on some ex-Celtics in Salt Lake City to see if the grass really is greener on the other side of the proverbial fence.
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CL Pod 54: All Star Week - What Was, Will Be & What We'd Like To See Feb 20, 2018

All Star week has come and gone, surprising us with a boring dunk contest and exciting All Star game run under an enitely new process. Join Topher Lane and Justin Quinn as they break down the week's festivities and changes, as well as what went right, what went wrong, and what they'd like to see in future years. They also dabble in the other Boston Celtics-related news of the week, and debut a new segment for keeping tabs on former Celtics in new places. While the week might be slow given the dearth of impactful ballgames to discuss, there's plenty on our agenda in this week's podcast, so give it a listen - we promise we won't play any of Fergie's uh, "anthem" at any time during the pod, which automatically makes it a classic.
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CLPod 53: Cs Stand Pat While The Cavs Make Moves, & #34 Gets Retired Feb 11, 2018

The dust has finally settled after an active trade deadline, with the Cleveland Cavaliers making big moves while the Boston Celtics stood pat. Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they make sense of all the (non) moves that went down last week, and their thoughts on another big event about to take place. That event, the Paul Pierce jersey retirement ceremony, converges with the new-look Cavaliers at the Garden this Sunday for a convenient coincidence allowing Danny Ainge and company to sidestep the awkwardness swirling around the Isaiah Thomas tribute video controversy most of us would like to forget. Justin and Mark also dive into the potential of the buyout market, IT's new situation with the Los Angeles Lakers, and some of the potential longer-term implications of the moves made this week for Boston and the rest of the league.
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CLP 52: Greg Monroe, Marcus Smart & The Calm Before The Trade Deadline Feb 05, 2018

As the trade deadline draws close, the Boston Celtics have a host of hard decisions to make. Having reportedly won the Greg Monroe sweepstakes, they now have to navigate a minefield of personnel decisions without sabotaging contention aspirations both now and in the future. Having won five of six games since Marcus Smart's self-inflicted injury, can Boston part ways with such a big part of the defense they will need to defeat opponents in the later rounds of the playoffs? Or will it matter more to pick up some offense off the bench with a potential Gordon Hayward return potentially rendering such a move pointless? It's a difficult knife-edge to walk, but this week Topher Lane and Justin Quinn discuss the details Danny Ainge and company are trying to sort out - and Banner 18 might just hang in the balance.
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CLPod 51: All Stars, Rising Stars, And Marcus Smart's Injury Jan 29, 2018

It's been a rollercoaster of a week in Boston Celtics fandom. Losing streaks extended, then broken and key players looking ahead of schedule healing (Gordon Hayward) while others hurt themselves needlessly (Marcus Smart) gives a good outline of the week's story arc, set against the backdrop of the Celts' sending four players to All Star weekend events and a near-miss against the reigning champion Golden State Warriors. This week, Topher Lane and Luis Gonzalez get into it over what Smart's shenanigans might mean for his future, and all the highs and lows of a pretty turbulent week
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CLPod 50: Jo Jo Leaves Us, Kyrie's An All Star & Trade Deadline Rumbles Jan 21, 2018

This week's pod starts on a somber note as we say goodbye to a true Boston Celtics legend after Jo Jo White's passing. Topher Lane and Mark Allison pay a moment of homage to the Boston great, and talk about the All Star game's starting five, among which figures our own Kyrie Irving. They also talk about the changes they'd like to see in the game and week, the state of the Eastern Conference and the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent woes, and who might be on the move that Boston should be keeping tabs on. They even talk about the Ringer Curse (for the unfamiliar, check last week's pod), and whether another blessing from Lil B - or anything besides better play- can solve it.
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CLPod 49: A New Streak, Blessing, Curses, And Wrapping Up The UK Game Jan 16, 2018

The Boston Celtics are back in the States, riding a new win streak - perhaps buoyed by Lil' B's blessing. Topher Lane and Mark Allison break down the state of the Celtics in relation to the top of the East, the coming relaxed schedule, and whether the Cs have a curse to worry about as well. They're also joined by Justin Quinn and Josh Coyne, who discuss Josh's behind-the-scenes reporting from London's O2 arena, where he got to speak to several players on both the Philadelphia 76ers, Celtics, Brad Stevens, the Starter's Tas Melas, and even the man himself, Commissioner Adam Silver.
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CLP 048.5: Celtics Fandom Worldwide, Global Games London & NBA Expansion Jan 10, 2018

The Boston Celtics are set to take the court today to play the Philadelphia 76ers, and CelticsLife teamed up two of their international writers - Josh Coyne and Justin Quinn - with Celtics Hub's resident Australian correspondent Cam Tabatabaie to talk about all things NBA from an international point of view. They talk about the London game, the league's growing worldwide success, potential expansion talks that could see a new team in Mexico City join a renewed Seattle Supersonics franchise, and even what it's like trying to watch a ballgame in countries where the NBA is not one of the major sports - yet. So, if you've ever wondered how the rest of the world feels about Boston and the Association more broadly, or are just excited for the game today, join these three for a deep dive into all things Global Games.
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CL Pod 048: The Pick Swap/CLP CROSSOVER II - NBA Global Games London Jan 08, 2018

"London calling to the faraway towns; now war is declared, and battle come down..." There's a clash coming soon to London, and I'm not talking about the one who wrote the lyrics quoted above - it's the Boston Celtics who will take on the Philadelphia 76ers in a match taking place in the capital of the United Kingdom this Thursday, January 11th. To that end, CelticsLife's Justin Quinn has teamed up with Sports Talk Philly's Joshua Liddick to bring you another crossover podcast where they dive into each team's season since we last linked up, how each team looks to take the floor after a stacked December to account for both team's trip across the pond, and we even take a look at how Boston stands in the contention race and whether or not Isaiah Thomas should have his video on the same night as Paul Pierce from an outside perspective. Like the December schedule, this episode is jammed full of content, so whether you're putting some petrol in your lorry, home on holiday mowing the garden or eating some chips in your flat, give this podcast a listen - we'll help you translate all the things you need to know for this week's big game.
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CLPod 047: Out With 2017, In With...Banner 18? Dec 31, 2017

The 2017 season might have started out with about the worst imaginable results, yet somehow the Boston Celtics managed to turn it into a red-hot start anyway. What will 2018 bring? A slower schedule, more rest, (probably) a better win percentage than December's brutal schedule allowed...maybe even another banner? It's too early to say for sure, but that didn't stop Luis Gonzalez and Justin Quinn from doing their best to wrap up one of the most hectic first halves of a season in a decade or more. Join them as they break down the recent past and potential future of the Celts as they wrap up a 2017 to remember.
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CLPod 046: Trade Season's Arrived, Hayward's Afoot, & Things Are Looking Rozier Dec 19, 2017

Admit it - you thought that game was lost. Terry Rozier, however, did not, and we're all in his debt for pulling off the last-second steal that gave the Boston Celtics the win over a surging Indiana Pacers - and that's not even the most important news Justin Quinn and Mark Allison get into on this week's edition of the CelticsLife Podcast. With the December 15th trade restrictions in the rear-view mirror, they dive into some of the rumors tied to Boston, with an eye on who we should watch for the Celtics' Disabled Player Exception, take stock of who's exceeding or not meeting expectations of late, and break down a crazy week of tight games and unexpected blowouts. Did I mention Gordon Hayward is up and ambulatory, looking like he might even play again this season?
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CLPod 045: Hayward Might Be Back This Year, Jah Is Free & More Dec 11, 2017

This week, the Boston Celtics might have stumbled a bit against a healthier San Antonio Spurs squad - but they also got some news that ought to have you pretty excited. That news - that Gordon Hayward might come back this season - is still a long way off from reality, with many benchmarks that will need to be met. But it's officially OK to start thinking about how his return might impact the season (and for that matter, Hayward himself). Join Mark Allison and Topher Lane as they tackle this most interesting of thought experiments, as well as the deal that sent Jahlil Okafor to the Brooklyn Nets, where the rest of the Celts' roster stacks up against the best players in the league, and a whole lot more! So get your earphones ready, plug those bad boys in, and get up to speed with the week in Celtics news from your favorite CelticsLife writers.
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CLPod 44: Brad Stevens Is Coach Of The Month, But The East Race Is Warming Up Dec 04, 2017

The Boston Celtics are still in pole position when it comes to the NBA's standings, but the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons are quickly gaining ground. Join Mark Allison and Luís Gonzalez as they discuss how Brad Stevens' Coach-of-the-Month performance got them where they are, how real of a threat the Cavs and Pistons really are, the week's upcoming games and last week's results, and how all this bodes for the rest of 2017 as we enter the season's second quarter. With games against the Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, the slate is as hard as the team may face before we usher in the New Year, and these two are starting to wonder exactly how high the team's ceiling really is.
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CLPod 043.5: The Pick Swap (76ers) & CelticsLife Podcast Crossover Nov 29, 2017

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics have been rivals almost as long as there's been a league for them to be rivals in, and while that rivalry has ebbed and flowed over the decades, with both squads coming to the end of respective rebuilds, it looks to be heating back up again. To that end, the folks over at Sports Talk Philadelphia's podcast, the Pick Swap, teamed up with CelticsLife's Justin Quinn to take a look at each other's rebuilds in context, where the teams are at now, and where they might go from here. They also dive into the game this Thursday and the match in London this January. Jesse Larch, Brian Apter, Joshua Liddick and Justin get into Marcus Smart's value to the Celtics, what he might command in free agency, and all kinds of juicy tidbits about each other's teams. There's loads of information about the 76ers, and lots of thoughts on how Boston looks to non-fans, so block off some time and listen to this week's mid-week podcast - we promise you won't walk away without learning something new about our longtime rivals...and maybe even the Celtics, too.
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CLPod 043: The Streak Is Over...and Another Begins Nov 27, 2017

We all knew it was coming. Win streaks are streaks because they have both a start and an end, and the end for the Boston Celtics came Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. Too many times, Boston fell into holes, and this time, they couldn't fight their way back out. There's only so many times you can tempt fate, and while it's frustrating, we learned a lot about this team for its duration. This week, Justin Quinn and Mark Allison break down where the streak places the Celts in terms of the short and longer-term future of the team, as well as where it stands in league history. They also check in on the rest of the league, and take stock of who might be looking like contenders or lottery teams come spring.
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CLPod 042: Boston Beats The Warriors, And The Streak Continues Nov 20, 2017

Improbably, the Boston Celtics win streak continues unabated. The Golden State Warriors came to crush the upstart Celts like a bug, but left with a bad taste in their mouth instead. The Brooklyn Nets couldn't sneak up on Boston beforehand, nor the Atlanta Hawks afterwards. Poorly fitting masks were nothing compared to the tragedy Jaylen Brown played through, but both were non-factors in stopping him or Kyrie Irving this week, with big nights from Marcus Morris, Al Horford, and solid effort from the starters to the deep rotation have made a season that started as rough as one can into something of a spectacle for all the right reasons. Join Luís Gonzalez and Justin Quinn as they break down how this came to pass, what's ahead, and how they're feeling about Boston's short- and long-term future.
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CLPod 041.5: An Interview With Anna Horford Nov 15, 2017

It's been a wild season so far, and the season isn't even a quarter spent. From the rollercoaster offseason that brought the Boston Celtics Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving to the freak accident that took Hayward down in the season opener all the way to the streak that put them on top of the league on the eve of their showdown with the reigning champion Golden State Warriors, this has been a season for the ages. And if you think it's been intense as a fan, imagine what it's like for the families of the team as they've fought their way onto the top of NBA standings despite the early adversity - which is exactly why CelticsLife's UK correspondant Josh Coyne linked up with Anna Horford, sister of Boston's star big man Al Horford, and renowned NBA Twitter personality in her own right. They get into the offseason, the injury, the winning streak and life beyond the basketball court, diving into some controversial but important issues, and even share some thoughts on the best places to visit in the city of Boston for a bite to eat. Check out the talk for yourself, and if you have anything you'd like Anna to know about where you head for dinner before a trip to TD Garden (or anything else), leave a comment below or write her yourself on Twitter. We're very excited for the opportunity to share this exclusive interview with you, our readers, and hope you enjoyed listening to it as much as we did putting it together.
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CLPod 041: The Mask, The Streak, The DPE, And The Big Week Ahead Nov 14, 2017

The week before the Boston Celtics face off with the defending champion Golden State Warriors, Kyrie Irving got his face broken by Aron Baynes, Jayson Tatum tweaked his ankle, and the Cs still managed to keep their streak alive. Twelve games deep, they now sit atop the league with sole possession of first place, and we're all collectively pinching ourselves, waiting for the dream to go down with a loss. It would seem logical the Warriors would be the team to knock them down a peg, but could the game before (the Brooklyn Nets) or after (the Atlanta Hawks) sneak up on Boston while it focuses on Golden State? Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they discuss the streak, Kyrie Irving's newest accessory, potential options to fill the Disabled Player Exception (DPE), and much, much more.
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CLPod 40: An 9 Game Winning Streak, Tatum & Brown's ROY/All-Star Chances, & More Nov 06, 2017

The Boston Celtics are riding a nine-game winning streak and now hold the best record in the entire NBA. Topher Lane and Mark Allison break down what's gotten them to this point, and whether or not this C's team is for real. Some stellar play from the young guns in Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum is a big part of the Celtics early success, but can either of them realistically take home some individual accolades at the end of the season? And the Cleveland Cavaliers have been bust-outs so far, do the Celtics have enough without Gordon Hayward to usurp the King in the East?
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CLPod 039.5: Talking Hoops With Dan Bailey, Father John Misty Drummer & NBA Fan Nov 01, 2017

The CelticsLife mid-week podcast is back, bringing you interviews and important news that just can't wait for the weekly pod. CelticsLife's resident Brit, Josh Coyne, connected with professional musician and NBA fanatic Dan Bailey during his world tour with Father John Misty. As a lifelong Los Angeles Lakers fan, Bailey spoke with Josh about the famous rivalry, the Lakers' development, his thoughts on Boston's competitive youngsters and his playing days. Both kept control of their fandom for the most part and only a couple of expletives were uttered while they waxed poetic about past Lakers-Celtics history, the state of this season's NBA in general, and what life is like for a professional musician with a basketball jones.
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CLPod 039: Getting A Feel For The Celtics In A League-wide Weird Start Oct 30, 2017

There's never been a start like this to an NBA season before. From Gordon Hayward's brutal injury just minutes into the start of the 2017-18 NBA season up to today, the whole league has been throwing curveballs before the assocation has made it two full weeks into the regular season. Hayward's misfortune was followed by a rash of injuries around the league, and the presumptive NBA Finals opponents currently have a .500 record between them seven games in, leaving people wondering if the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors matchup is as inevitable as it felt way back in September. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies sit atop their respective conferences despite predictions both would be well-served with a major teardown, and the Boston Celtics are somehow a top-five defensive team with one of the best records in the NBA. Join Luís Gonzalez and Topher lane as they try to make sense of all the strange things going down in the league, and what the Celts might do going forward.
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CLPod 038: The Celts - And The NBA - Get Off To A Rough Start Oct 23, 2017

NBA basketball has returned to our lives, but Gordon Hayward (and quite a few other players) won't be on the court for a while. This week, Topher Lane and Justin Quinn break down Hayward's injury and what it means for the Boston Celtics' future, as well as offering up their theories on what could be behind the unusually high number of early-season non-contact injuries that is currently plaguing the league. They break down the first week's action, and take a little solace in the demise of the evil emperor after news Louisville and former Celtics coach (and GM) Rick Pitino is canned with just cause in a federal fraud case involving kickbacks to families of NCAA recruits. The season isn't even 10 days old and it's already been a roller coaster of a ride, so buckle up - we've got a long way to go, folks.
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CLPod 037: The NBA Is BACK - But Is Extending Marcus...smart? (& More!) Oct 16, 2017

The regular season starts TOMORROW, folks. Are you excited? We're excited - and Mark Allison and Justin Quinn dive into the season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers this Tuesday evening, who should get the final roster slot, and the merits of extending Marcus Smart before the season starts. If you're chomping at the bit like we are for some bonafide basketball action, or just want to hear our scorching- hot takes about Kendrick Perkins and Gerald Green rejoining the Boston Celtics, this is the episode you've been waiting for.
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CLPod 036: Celtics Preseason Debut, NBA All Star Game Redux & More Oct 05, 2017

The offseason is over, folks. With camp and preseason upon us, Mark Allison and Justin Quinn break down all the action going on with the Boston Celtics and across the league as teams being to finalize rosters and get the first look at what they have under the hood. They also tackle the recent changes to the All-Star game, enjoy some schadenfreude at Rick Pitino's expense, and talk about how the Celt's rotation might look this season, so dive on in - the water's fine.
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CLPod 35: 2k18, Morris Trial, And An Interview With Nets Blogger Sandy Mui Sep 20, 2017

Topher and Mark break down 2k18, the Marcus Morris trial, and now that the Celtics no longer hold Brooklyn's future in their hands, Josh Coyne spoke to Sandy Mui of The BK Game about Nets fans resentment toward Boston, how they've coped and where the team goes from here.
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CLPod 034: Isaiah Speaks, Pierce & Allen Are Talking, & Ex-Cs Are Getting Deals Sep 13, 2017

This week, Topher Lane and Justin Quinn struggle through the first slow week of the offseason by diving deep into the ephemera of who is speaking to whom. Isaiah Thomas spoke to the media, Paul Pierce to Ray Allen, and several ex-Celtics spoke with their agents as they inked new deals with new teams. The action might be slowing down for a few weeks before the start of training camp, but the podcast doesn't! Help stave off the doldrums, and keep that basketball jones under control with the latest edition of the CelticsLife Podcast.
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CLPod 33: Flat Earth, Lil B, And Other NBA Conspiracy Theories Sep 06, 2017

Luis and Mark dive into a myriad of NBA conspiracies, whether or not the world is actually round, and Lil B curses and blessings.
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CLPod 032 -Calling BS On The Cavs, And A Little On Camp Signings Aug 29, 2017

The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to shake down the Boston Celtics, and it's not going to work. Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they break down the fiasco of a situation that's been brewing ever since word leaked to the press that new Cleveland general manager Koby Altman and company might want "additional compensation" after Isaiah Thomas had his physical. We break down what we know, what we don't, and what might end up happening depending on how this deal goes down (or doesn't). We also talk about some guys the Celts are looking at for training camp and possibly the end of the bench, so whether you're just re-entering the world of NBA madness or riveted by this latest drama, we've got you covered.
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CLPod 031.6: The Kyrie Irving Trade Even More In Depth Aug 24, 2017

Justin Quinn started us off, and Josh and Topher keep it going with a few days to figure out what happened and what the trade means for the Boston Celtics
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CLPod 031.5: Emergency Kyrie Irving Trade Podcast Aug 22, 2017

Justin Quinn has the breakdown of the Kyrie Irving trade that saw Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and the 2018 Brooklyn pick sent to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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CLPod 031: Former Celtics' Moves, Player Nicknames, And Tatum's Potential Aug 20, 2017

Luis and Topher break down what's happening with former Celtics in the doldrums of summer, including Doc Rivers, nicknames for the soon-to-be-stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and what Tatum's ceiling looks like compared to other rookies this year.
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CL Pod 030: Changing The Guard, The Rules, Maybe Even The League Aug 07, 2017

In the darkest heart of the offseason, we've found some compelling basketball issues to talk about. This week, Justin Quinn and Topher Lane get into a host of topics, ranging from Jaylen Brown's stellar outing at this year's Africa Game to which rookies look ready for prime-time, and what changes we'd like to see in the league as a whole. So, put down the kleenex and stop mourning our beloved sport's seasonal demise, and dive into this pod with us. We had to fight the basketball gods a little to get it to happen, so forgive some minor glitchiness, we think you'll enjoy this week's pod even with the struggle.
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CLPod 029: Ideal Celtics Improvement, Kyrie Irving Drama, IT's Hip And More Jul 30, 2017

Luis and Mark discuss what the returning Celtics could improve on, Kyrie Irving, the Cavs' mess, Isaiah Thomas' hip, and more!
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CLPod 028: Kyrie Wants Out, Wall Extends - And Larkin Joins The Cs? Jul 24, 2017

This week, Luis and Justin ddiscuss the wild news that Kyrie Irving wants out of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and how this potential move affects the Boston Celtics and their NBA Finals hopes. They also discuss the reported John Wall extension, and what exactly is going on with all these minimum contracts being signed around the NBA. Finally, what was the motivation behind the Shane Larkin signing? Trade bait? A (very expensive) extra training camp body? Listen to find out what they think!
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CLPod 027: The Official Signing Of Gordon Hayward, NBA Rule Changes, And More Jul 17, 2017

Gordon Hayward officially signed with the Celtics, will be wearing number 20, the Celtics Summer League squad falling to the Mavericks officially kicks off the worst part of the year for basketball fans, and changes to the NBA rules and how it may affect the Celtics.
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CLPod 026: The AB Trade, Jayson Tatum Is A Boss, Signings Around The NBA Jul 10, 2017

Mark and Topher break down the unfortunate departure of fan favorite Avery Bradley and how/why it came to be, Jayson Tatum rocking the summer league both in Utah and now Las Vegas, and the flurry of moves that have gone down across the NBA in the past week.
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CLP 025.5: Free Agency Roundup & Some Insight On The Hayward Signing Jul 05, 2017

While the Boston Celtics were neck-deep in nonsense trying to determine whether they had indeed landed their primary free agency target yesterday, the rest of the league continued with their own signings, much of which could have significant impacts on the Celts in some way or another. Join Justin Quinn and Luis Gonzalez - formerly of The Players Tribune - as they sort through what might have caused the confusion with the Hayward signing, and as they make sense of what next season's changing landscape might imply for Boston's assets and playoff hopes. Quite a few teams, from the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers to the Brooklyn Nets and Sacramento Kings are trying to improve in a hurry, while a lack of reinforcements for contenders in the east may also ease the path the NBA Finals. There's a lot to chew on, so come with an appetite - and brace yourself for some hard decisions.
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CL Pod 025: Gordon Hayward Signs With Boston - After A Bit Of A Delay Jul 04, 2017

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times - and then it was the best of times again. For those of you who just finding out about the ordeal three teams (the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat and Utah Jazz) went through as Gordon Hayward reportedly signed with the Celtics, only to have that report denied just moments later, well, that saga has finally come to an end. We think. After several hours of confusion, Hayward confirmed he is indeed signing with Boston; join Topher Lane and Justin Quinn as they cover the day's dizzying arc and Hayward's eventual signing and its impact on the team.
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CLPod 24.6: Pre-free Agency Chaos, The Paul George Trade, And What It Means Jun 30, 2017

Major trades and already signings before the start of free agency, what's it mean for the Celtics and their pursuit of banner 18? Justin and Topher explain.
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CL Pod 024.5: Free Agency Primer, The CP3 Trade & Its Effect & More Jun 30, 2017

The start of free agency is almost upon us, and before it's even started, we've already seen the first major move of the offseason, sending Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Houston Rockets. Join Topher Lane and Justin Quinn as they break down the move and its potential impact on the league, their analysis of the most likely targets for the Celts come July 1, and a whole lot of other news about Boston and the rest of the league as the offseason starts to hit its full stride.
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CL Pod 024: Draft Analysis, PG Update, And The Suns Shenanigans Jun 26, 2017

Luis and Mark take a deeper look at the Celtics selections and some moves made on draft night around the NBA. They discuss the potential and probability of the Paul George/Gordon Hayward combo coming to Boston and how an additition of those two stars will effect the Celtics short and long-term future. They also shed some light on the Josh Jackson fiasco with the Phoenix Suns coercing him to avoid Danny Ainge and the C's.
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CLP 023.6: Draft Reactions & Thoughts On Done, Dead & Developing Deals Jun 23, 2017

It's the day after the draft, and a lot of questions swirling about which direction Danny Ainge and company were going to take have been answered. Mark Allison and Justin Quinn break down each of the picks the Boston Celtics made in the 2017 NBA Draft, with some light analysis on each and discussion of all the trades that went down that night that might impact the Celtics next season. We'll be taking a deeper dive into each selection and the potential impact of all the moves that took place last night, but if you want a general feel for where Boston looks to be headed in the short term, make sure you check this pod.
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CL Pod 023.5 - The Trade, The Draft, & NBA Madness Through A Lakers Vs Cs Lens Jun 20, 2017

Can't decide if Danny Ainge just made a genius move or a terrible one? Getting lost trying to keep tabs on who we should draft? Curious to know how another fanbase is looking at all of this? Join Justin Quinn and friend of the pod and former NBA scout Alton Labreque - who just so happens to be a fan of the Celts' arch-rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers - as they break down the trade for the top pick, the players both the Celtics and the Lakers should be looking at, and how they were taking the first signs of the NBA apocalypse currently gripping the league. If you want to know how an informed experts with loyalties unfiltered by green-tinted lenses are taking in all of the madness, make sure you listen to this pod.
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CL Pod 023: Trade Reactions, What Happens Now - And Josh Horford! Jun 19, 2017

Danny Ainge went and did it. He traded the first-overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft less than a week before the big day. The news began to leak out Friday night that this deal with the Philadelphia 76ers was in the works, and it only took another day for the two teams to come to an agreement. We took a day to stew on the shocking revelation, and let it out last night on the podcast. Topher Lane and Mark Allison dive into their thoughtson the deal, what it means for the Boston Celtics immediate and long-term plans, and what the hell is going to happen Thursday night. They also get into the news that Paul George has told the Indiana Pacers he's out after next season, essentially forcing them to trade him for whatever they can get. Does it make sense for the Cs to take a shot at a possible one-year rental? They certainly have the assets; could the facilitate a deal to the Cleveland Cavaliers if it nets a solid return? I'm not sure I want to help the Cavs get any better. We even talked to Josh Horford, brother of Celtics' big man Al, about the chaos, and he let Josh Coyne know who he'd like to see in green this summer, and how he feels about Ainge's wheeling and dealing. We'll have loads of coverage in the lead-up to the draft, but this is one episode you do NOT want to miss.
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CL Pod 022: A Salary Cap Primer For The Celts, The Rest Of The League & More Jun 12, 2017

This week, Luis Gonzalez and Justin Quinn break down how the 2017-18 cap situation will affect the teambuilding efforts of the Boston Celtics, and several other teams around the league long-term plans. They also get into some (mostly ineffective) attempts to come up with some nicknames for future and current Celts, touch on the NBA Draft and Summer League, and even get into a little bit on the NBA Finals. If you want to understand how league rules on contracts and rosters might shape what Boston does this offseason without memorizing the entire league's Collective Bargaining Agreement, this is the episode for you.
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CL Pod 021: Who's (probably) Leaving & Joining The 2017-18 Cs, NBA Finals & More Jun 06, 2017

Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they try and predict which current Celtics will still be on the roster come October, and which potential free agents might take their place. They also talk about Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball and other NBA Draft-related issues, and have a little fun at Lebron James' expense while recapping the NBA Finals. This episode even has dramatic readings of original poetry to remember our soon-to-be-former Celtic (we can only assume) Amir Johnson by our own Topher Lane. Trust us, it's the epic masterwork of the ages. Or at least humorous. You be the judge.
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CL Pod 020: A Look Back At 2016-17 & An Early Preview Of The C's Big Summer May 29, 2017

This week, Luis Gonzalez and Justin Quinn take a quick look back at the 2016-17 season and Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals, and a preliminary dive into the MANY options the Boston Celtics have on their plate for what's shaping up to be one of the more exciting offseasons in living memory for Celtics fans. With a boatload of decisions to make and a ridiculous collection of assets at their disposal to grease the wheels, the roster could look very different come training camp, giving this pod - and the summer - a lot to chew on in the best possible way.
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CL Pod 019: The G3 Win, The G4 Near Miss, & A Deep Dive Into Lottery Prospects May 24, 2017

After a nailbiting win almost no one expected, Topher Lane and Justin Quinn take a look back at what went a long way towards dispelling some of the sillier narratives floating around the NBA media of late. They also take a look at potential top pick options in the 2017 NBA Draft on the incredibly unlikely chances Danny Ainge and company make a surprise pick, or perhaps trade back a bit in the draft. Medical concerns with Isaiah Thomas and Guerschon Yabusele are also broken down (no pun intended), and of course the looming showdown at home is previewed in light of the recent life displayed by our Celts in this series.
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CL Pod 018.5: Debunking Seed Myths, The Blowouts Vs The Cavs & More May 22, 2017

Luis Gonzalez and Justin Quinn take on the unwelcome tasks of recapping the first two losses in the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Cavs just before Game Three's epic comeback victory, as well as debunking the "worst #1 seed ever" narrative that's been used recently to describe the Celts. We recorded this before Game three yesterday, which went a LONG way to making our point for us in dramatic fashion. We also discuss how the recent All-NBA team announcements may affect Boston's summer teambuilding targets, and take a look at the club's bright future and great season.
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CelticsLife - Ep 018: Lottery Special, Potential Draft Picks, And EFC Preview May 17, 2017

The Draft Lottery Special! Topher and Mark recorded this while watching the lottery Tuesday night so you get their initial reaction to the Celtics win as it happened! They talk who the C's should select at #1 (*cough* Fultz) and whether or not a trade could be in the cards now that we know they've landed the top spot.
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CL Pod 017.5: The Paul Pierce Tribute Pod (with A Little On KG, Rondo & Ray Too) May 12, 2017

Join Justin Quinn, Topher Lane, Josh Coyne and a bunch of other guests as we recount the storied career of Boston Celtics legend and First Ballot Hall of Famer Paul Pierce, the "mother#&!% Truth". We cover the highlights (and one especially low moment) of his career, talk about his potential future in the league now that the era of Pierce as a player has drawn to an end, cover his recent words regarding Ray Allen's departure on Area 21, and take the pulse of fans around the league for good measure. This is our longest pod to date, chock full of all the content we could find to remember this Celtic great, so we hope you enjoy listening as much as we did making this.
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CelticsLife Podcast - Episode 017: C's-Wiz Locked Up, '08 Reunion, And Ray Allen May 09, 2017

Luis and Mark talk about the Celtics dropping two in a row to the Wizards and the importance of game 5, the 2008 C's mini reunion on area 21 and their thoughts on Ray Allen, Kelly on Kelly violence, the coach of the year awards, and all kinds of other fun stuff.
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CsLife Pod 16.5: IT's 53, Pierce Memories & The Debut Of Our Drinking Game May 05, 2017

In this midweek episode Topher and Mark go over Isaiah Thomas' monster 53 points in game 2, last nights drubbing in Washington, some fond Pierce memories, and we debut our Celtics themed drinking game that came about from trying to make Marcus Smart launches from downtown a lot more fun.
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CL Pod 016: Bulls Closeout, Wizards-Cs, Larry Bird Resigns From Indy & More May 01, 2017

The Boston Celtics closed out the Chicago Bulls in six games to get their first trip to the NBA Playoffs' Second Round for the first time in the Brad Stevens era, only to face a surging Washington Wizards squad...and win the first game of the series. Luís Gonzalez and Justin Quinn talk about how Boston got its act together, and how the current series looks to play out after a very tough start for both teams. They also discuss the resignation of Larry Bird from the Indiana Pacers and how it might affect summer team-building, the retirement of Paul Pierce, some unexpected dentistry for IT, and a lot more.
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CL Pod 015.5: Early Playoff Impacts On Boston's Summer Plans Apr 28, 2017

This week's deep dive mid-week pod covers the potential impact of First Round NBA Playoff results on the Boston Celtics' summer plans for free agency and trades. Luis Gonzalez and Topher Lane break down how recent struggles on and off the court have changed the outlook for players like Gordon Hayward, Jimmy Butler, Blake Griffin, Paul George, and several other likely Boston targets. While this was recorded before the recent news surrounding Larry Bird's resignation from the Indiana Pacers as President of Basketball Operations, the future of players like George, Butler, Griffin and others may have taken changes favorable to the Celts, while that success may have made the odds of signing Hayward and other players a little less likely. Tune in to hear their thoughts on how summer might play out now that we have an idea how at least some of the bigger fish in Boston's team-building plans may be looking at their future with their respective clubs.
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CelticsLife Pod 015: The Cs Bounce Back, Lil B & Rondo & Other Playoff News Apr 25, 2017

Mark Allison and Justin Quinn celebrate the Boston Celtics fighting their way back from the brink, and discuss a potential curse on Rajon Rondo by rapper Lil B, Fred Hoiberg's comments about Isaiah Thomas' dribbling, Blake Griffin's toe, LeBron James getting some rest after sweeping the Indiana Pacers, and a whole lot more about what's what with the state of the first round matchups around the league. We also talk about Games Five and Six against the Bulls and potential Second Round matchups as we return to a more hopeful mood in Boston Celtics fandom.
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CelticsLife 014.5: CHI-BOS Game 1 & 2 Post-mortem, Other Playoff Results & More Apr 20, 2017

This week, Mark Allison and Justin Quinn do the unwelcome task of dissecting the two first-round losses to the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Playoffs, as well as a quick look at the other results around the league. We also talk about some guy almost none of you remember who played less than a quarter of the least memorable Celtics seasons in history (trust us, there's a reason), Ray Allen explaining why he didn't accept an offer to return to the Celts, and much more.
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CelticsLife 014 - First Round Playoff Preview, Knicks Are Knicking, & More Apr 16, 2017

Gear up for the playoffs with Luis and Justin as they break down first round matchups in BOS and around the league. We talk about the whole field of 16 from top to bottom, with (of course) a focus on Chicago's series with the Boston Celtics. We also discuss how several key injuries may affect the landscape of both East and West playoff races, as well as more Knicks drama and much, much more. (Note: This was recorded before we received the terrible news about Isaiah Thomas' sister, which will undoubtedly affect the series no matter how it plays out - our hearts our with him and his family at this most difficult of moments.)
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CelticsLife Podcast #013.5: The Regular Season Awards Show Apr 14, 2017

Thanks to CelticsLife readers, Topher and Luis have some nominations for interesting awards to break down the regular season.
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CelticsLife Podcast - Episode 013: Playoffs Are Coming, Lonzo Ball, And More Apr 10, 2017

Topher and Mark discuss two crushing losses to Cleveland and Atlanta, the Celtics still having a shot at the 1-seed, potential 1st round matchups Lonzo Ball his Laker love, and a whole bunch of other fun stuff.
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CelticsLife Podcast 12.5: Tanking - From A Lakers (fan) Vs Celtics (fan) POV Apr 06, 2017

This week's deep dive podcast takes on a controversial topic (tanking) from the most oppositional camps we could come up with - Lakers versus Celtics fandom - as ESPN's SportsNation and 82 Games alum Alton Labreque joins Justin Quinn to talk about the NBA Draft Lottery, the Lakers' and Celtics rebuilds, the "Process" and its legacy, and potential solutions to tanking along with a LOT more on the subject of incentivized losing and the power imbalances built into the draft. If the race to the bottom this season is getting under your skin, or you just want to know more about how the draft itself works, this is the pod for you.
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CelticsLife Podcast #012: The Playoff Picture, The Showdown With The Cavs & More Apr 02, 2017

This week, Josh Coyne and Justin Quinn talk about what the final stretch of games in the regular season will mean for playoff seeding, what those matchups might look like, James Young's work with the Flint Water Crisis, Yabu's NBA D-League debut with the Maine Red Claws, the NCAA tourney title game from a draft perspective, and a lot more.
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CelticsLife Pod 011.5: The Best (NCAA) Draft Prospects Still Dancing Mar 30, 2017

Join Luis Gonzalez and Justin Quinn as they take a look at the best potential draft prospects left in the NCAA tournament that Celtics fans may want to keep an eye on.
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CelticsLife Podcast - Episode 011: Rection To Heat/C's, Devin Booker's 70... Mar 27, 2017

Topher and Mark celebrate a 4-0 week for the Celtics right after a tough game with the Miami Heat. The react to 70 points on Friday night from Devin Booker, 538 giving the C's they best odds in the East to win the title, and loads of other shenanigans.
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CelticsLife Podcast Episode 010.5 - Our First Mailbag Mar 23, 2017

Luis and Mark go through questions submitted from CelticsLife readers about the draft, playoff seeding, which matchups we favor, and all kinds of other stuff.
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CelticsLife Podcast Episode 010 Mar 20, 2017

The Celtics had great week soured with a bad loss to the Philadelphia 76ers yesterday. Without Isaiah Thomas to carry the scoring load late the Celtics were unable to close out a inferior opponent. With the Wizards in town for a big showdown tonight we hope IT is back in the lineup for a game with some big playoff implications. Justin and Mark dive into all that and a host of other stuff on this weeks weekly review.
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CelticsLife Podcast 009.5: Boston And The East Playoff Race Mar 15, 2017

Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they break down the playoff race in the NBA's Eastern Conference. They cover the remaining schedule, new additions and injuries, resting players and other strategies in an in-depth review of what it will take for Boston to steal the #1 seed - and what it will mean if they don't.
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CelticsLife Podcast - 009: 2-3 Road Trip, Markelle Fultz, And Celtics/Wizards Mar 12, 2017

Topher and Mark talk about a tough road trip with a big win over the Warriors , the Celtics and Wizards battle for the 2-seed in the Eastern Conference, Markelle Fultz, and home court advantage vs rest and health going into the playoffs.
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CelticsLife Podcast - 008.5: Where The C's Stand For End Of Year Player Awards Mar 08, 2017

Luis and Mark break down where Celtics players stand in the running for year end NBA player awards.
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CelticsLife 008: The C's Beat The Cavs, Jaylen Vs Ingram, A Little ROY Talk And Mar 05, 2017

This week CelticsLife writers Topher Lane and Justin Quinn as always break down last week's Celtics games and the week ahead, including a huge win over of the Cleveland Cavaliers last week and a big matchup looming this Wednesday with the Golden State Warriors. There's a little ROY talk and some talk of C's rookie Jaylen Brown vs Lakers forward Brandon Ingram.
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CelticsLife 007: Trade Deadline, All Star Review & More Feb 26, 2017

Now that the dud of a trade deadline and the All-Star game is in the rear-view window, Mark Allison and Luís Gonzalez make sense of a busy week both on and off the court. They break down how the teams who DID make moves will impact Boston's playoff aspirations, and also potential buyout candidates the Celtics may be looking into. As usual, they cover last week's game and the week ahead, and all the minor stories you've come to expect.
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CL Pod 006.1 DeMarcus Cousins Emergency Pod: Impact On The Trade Market & More Feb 20, 2017

Join Justin Quinn and CelticsLife UK correspondent Josh Coyne as we discuss how this move impacts the terrain of the 2017 NBA trade deadline (Thursday, February 23rd), as well as other recent rumblings coming from around the league. We even talk a bit about Josh's recent visit to the US to see the recent four-game homestand from the perspective of a fan in a country where football (soccer, that is!) is king, and basketball is only just starting to get a toehold.
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CL006: Pre-Trade Deadline Special, The NBA's Flat Earth Society & More Feb 19, 2017

Join us this week as Topher Lane, Mark Allison, Luis Gonzalez and Justin Quinn break down the state of the trade market for the Boston Celtics, and discuss the potential impact of other moves around the league. We also poke a little fun at the league's new flat-earth society and some of the other news coming out of the league, with a quick look at the past week's games and the schedule ahead.
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CL 005 - The Stinker Vs The Kings, The Knicks Implosion, Trade Talks & More Feb 13, 2017

This week, Mark and Topher discuss the stinker vs the Sacramento Kings, and the rest of the games last week, the debacle with the New York Knicks and how it might affect free agency, and enjoy a little schadenfreude as they review the new ads on the Brooklyn Nets jerseys. They close out the show with a preview of the week ahead, which gets progressively more difficult as Boston heads towards a rematch against the Toronto Raptors.
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CL 004: A Big Week In BOS Sports, Top Prospects For The Celts In The 2017 NBA Dr Feb 07, 2017

This week Topher and Justin look back at a truly amazing week for the Celts and Boston sports in general, as well as the week ahead. We also cover a first look at some of the top prospects in the 2017 NBA draft, and deconstruct a few of the more recent high-profile trade rumors connected to the Celts.
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CL003: IT4 Named An All-Star Reserve, Ads On Jerseys, Trade Rumbles & More Jan 30, 2017

Join us this week as Luis and Justin talk about Isaiah being named an All-Star reserve, ads on jerseys, Ibaka, Vucevic and Melo trade rumblings, Larry Sanders working out for Boston, plus the usual look back and ahead at the on-court action you've come to expect from CelticsLife.
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CelticsLife 002: IT's All-Star Snub, MELO2BOS?, NBA Expansion & More Jan 23, 2017

This week, we talk about IT not getting a starting nod in the All-Star voting, the death of sleeved jerseys, Carmelo Anthony trade rumblings, how NBA expansion might affect the Celts plus our usual look at the week ahead and the results of last week's games.
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Celticslife 001 - State Of The Season, IT4MVP, Trade Rumors And More Jan 16, 2017

Can we beat a GOOD team? + who's on and off the trade block, IT4MVP and more, plus the week ahead and in review.
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