Celtics Talk

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Can the Celtics or Raptors burst the Bucks' title chances in the bubble? Jul 09, 2020

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Doug Smith from the Toronto Star discusses whether the Raptors are legitimate NBA Finals contenders. He also explains why he thinks the Raptors and the Celtics are the top two teams in the East, and the Bucks are third.

1:00- Reaction to the first look at life in Orlando

13:20- Doug Smith on Raptors experience in the bubble

16:50- Are people underestimating the Raptors' chances to repeat?

18:100- Doug Smith says the Raptors and Celtics are top teams in the East

22:45- Which player is the x-factor for the Raptors in the playoffs?

30:20- Do the Celtics and Raptors have what it takes to win the NBA Finals?

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Is Jayson Tatum already the best player on a championship-caliber team? Jul 07, 2020

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3:00- Jayson Tatum decided ‘a few days ago’ he would return to play

10:50- Jaylen Brown explains players hesitance at first to agree to the bubble

17:30- Bradley Beal opts out of Orlando, how will it impact the competition?

21:30-Which NBA team has the most mental toughness heading down to Orlando?

30:00- Jayson Tatum says contract did not impact his decision on whether to play or not

35:00-Is Jayson Tatum already the best player on a championship-caliber team?

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Brad Stevens and Kemba Walker open up about the Celtics mindset returning to play Jul 02, 2020

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8:00-Brad Stevens sees the bubble being a new start of the season

15:00- Kemba Walker not happy with his play at the end of the season, how motivated is he for the restart?

16:30- How motivated is Kemba to bounce back from tough end to season?

23:30- Brad Stevens agrees with Austin Rivers saying the NBA Champion nezeds a positive asterisk

26:30- Celtics hype train continues between teammates

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What can Boston fans expect from playoff Kemba….and Cam Newton!? Jun 30, 2020

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1:30- Will we continue to see players opt out of the bubble?

14:00- Rick Bonnell, writer for Charlotte Observer, are the 8 teams not participating in Orlando at a competitive disadvantage going forward?

16:00- Bonnell raves at the leadership of Terry Rozier for the Hornets

21:00- First Kemba, now Cam..how does Charlotte feel about Boston acquiring their stars?

27:00- How excited should Celtics fans be about seeing Kemba Walker in the playoffs?

34:00- Rick explains why he likes the Celtics chances of beating the Bucks in the playoffs

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How does LeBron James feel about Avery Bradley opting out? Jun 25, 2020

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7:30- What are the biggest concerns of the players?

11:00- Will any Celtics players decide to sit out?

12:30- How will Avery Bradley sitting out impact LeBron James?

19:30- How COVID-19 pandemic could affect Tatum’s max contract with Celtics

24:30- Factors to consider when examining Hayward’s future with C’s

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Several players opting out of NBA restart, will other big names follow suit? Jun 23, 2020

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1:30- How many players will opt out of the NBA restart?

7:00- How much does the location of Orlando weigh into the players hesitance?

13:00- Will there be an asterisk on the next NBA champion?

15:00- Do the Celtics need to add a player before heading to Orlando?

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Why Jayson Tatum will not consider missing Celtics’ reboot to NBA season Jun 17, 2020

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Sherrod Blakely and Kyle Draper discuss how players concerns will impact the NBA returning to play, and Sherrod explains why Jayson Tatum will not miss the NBA’s reboot. Shandel Richardson, Miami Heat writer for InsideTheHeat.com, joins the podcast to discuss the Heat’s confidence heading back to play.

1:00- With players voicing concerns, is there a chance this season doesn’t happen?

2:20- Will Kyrie Irving get other players to support his concerns?

7:00- Sherrod explains why he can’t see Jayson Tatum not playing this year

14:30- Shandel Richardson explains Heat players have no resistance in returning to play

20:30- Why has Jimmy Butler flourished as a leader in Miami?

23:30- Who would win if the Celtics faced the Heat in the playoffs?

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Can a healthy Pacers team enter the homestretch as a legit threat in the East? Jun 15, 2020

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J. Michael, beat reporter for the Indianapolis Star, joins our Celtics Talk Podcast crew to discuss the return of the NBA and whether the Pacers are a legit threat in the East.

3:00- Players hesitation on details of playing, doesn’t mean season will not happen

14:30- Does returning to play impact players efforts to make changes in social justice?

20:00- Time off gave Pacers a chance to get healthy, are they poised to make a run?

28:30- How do the Pacers match up against the Celtics?

36:00- Will the Pacers pursue Gordon Hayward?

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76ers want to face the Celtics in the playoffs? Be careful what you wish for Jun 08, 2020

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Sherrod Blakely and Kyle Draper talk with Keith Pompey, 76ers beat writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. They discuss whether the 76ers will benefit from the break, why Al Horford has not worked out in Philly, and why the Celtics are going to be a tough matchup for the 76ers.

2:00- Will the 76ers benefit from the break?

4:15- Why has the addition of Al Horford not worked out for the 76ers?

9:30- How can Brett Brown save his job?

13:30-Do the 76ers feel they match up best against the Celtics?

20:00- Does Al Horford regret signing with the 76ers?

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Former Celtic Keyon Dooling on mental health hurdles to clear in NBA’s return to play Jun 04, 2020

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Former Boston Celtic Keyon Dooling discusses his role as a mental health counselor for the NBPA. He also reacts to the NBA’s plan of return, and the issues the players face returning to play.

1:00-What mental health issues are NBA players facing returning to play?

5:00- Keyon discusses how proud he is of the young leadership on this Celtics roster

10:30- Which former Celtics teammates and coaches does Keyon keep in touch with?

13:00- Keyon discusses Danny Ainge’s impact during his mental health struggles

17:30- Keyon gives his favorite stories of KG as a teammate

22:00- How will having no fans impact the NBA games?

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