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CLPod 53: Cs Stand Pat While The Cavs Make Moves, & #34 Gets Retired Feb 11, 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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"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

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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

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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

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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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