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Jeff Goodman's super confident that Kyrie will be staying in Boston and Jayson Tatum will be a Hall of Famer Oct 03, 2018

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On this episode of The Celtics Talk Podcast with Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely, and Chris Forsberg....

0:50 - A look at the NBA survey from general managers around the league. Thoughts on Marcus Smart not receiving a single vote for best defender.

4:13 - Brad Stevens voted best coach in the NBA by the general managers. Did Gregg Popovich lose out because of the situation last season with Kawhi Leonard?

8:30 - MVP race from the GM survey - Kyrie Irving received some votes.

10:47 - Basketball analyst at Stadium, Jeff Goodman joins the podcast.

11:23 - Jeff Goodman on covering the NCAA basketball corruption trial.

15:23 - Goodman on the Celtics struggles in the preseason and how Brad Stevens probably likes what is happening so he can get his team's attention.

17:15 - Goodman believes that Jayson Tatum will be in the Hall of Fame..."This dude is special."

18:35 - Goodman on Kyrie Irving and how Stevens is getting him to play defense

24:02 - Goodman says he is "super convinced" that Kyrie Irving will be staying in Boston for the long-term.

26:15 - Draper, Blakely, and Forsberg react to Jeff Goodman saying that Jayson Tatum will be in the Hall of Fame.

29:00 - The guys break down what is happening with the Celtics defense in the preseason.

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Marcus Morris and Tristan Thompson trash talk, 1-on-1 with Jaylen Brown Sep 28, 2018

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Austin Ainge on confidence of Celtics heading into the season Sep 21, 2018

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Austin Ainge talks with A. Sherrod Blakely about the confidence the Celtics have heading into the 2018 season, and we discuss what team we think Jimmy Butler will end up on.

(2:00) Does Jimmy Butler wanting out of Minnesota make him look bad? (6:00) What team does Jimmy Butler end up with? (11:00) Breaking down ESPN top 100 NBA players list, did they rank the Celtics correctly? (15:00) Would you rather have Jimmy Butler or Gordon Hayward? (17:00) A. Sherrod Blakely talks with Celtics Director of Player Personnel Austin Ainge. (17:30) How does Austin think Kyrie irving and Gordon Hayward will fit back in on the Celtics? (25:00) How important was getting Marcus Smart back with the Celtics? (28:00) What are the Celtics thoughts on the 2019 draft?

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Gordon Hayward 1-on-1, Ben Golliver breaks down his SI top 100 list Sep 14, 2018

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Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakey talk everything Celtics, including an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Gordon Hayward, and SI Senior Writer Ben Golliver breaks down his top 100 list and what went behind where he ranked Celtics players.

(1:00) Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely discuss the return of Gordon Hayward and SI’s top 100 list. (7:30) A. Sherrod Blakely talks with Gordon Hayward about his rehabbing from his injury and expectations for training camp(11:00) What will the return of Hayward mean for the rest of the Celtics players? (18:30) SI’s Ben Golliver talks about his top 100 list, and breaks down what went behind where he ranked Celtics players. He also discusses the possibility of the Celtics being a ‘super team’ and Jayson Tatum possibly out playing where SI has him ranked.

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Is the NBA pushing for a renewed rivalry between Celtics & 76ers? Exclusive 1-on-1’s with Aron Baynes and Daniel Theis Aug 09, 2018

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A. Sherrod Blakely and Kyle Draper discuss the latest surrounding the Celtics including…(3:00) How badly does the NBA want to revive the Celtics-76ers rivalry. How much better can the 76ers be? (8:00) Reacting to the NBA Schedule release, why not have the Celtics play the Lakers on Christmas? (11:00) Will Kawhi Leonard hold the Raptors hostage like he did the Spurs? (17:00) A. Sherrod Blakely talks with Aron Baynes about coming back to the Celtics, and the ‘unfinished business’ he feels he still has. (21:00) A. Sherrod Blakely talks with Daniel Theis about rehabbing from his injury and when he is hoping to be 100% ready to play.

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Marcus Smart returns, Kawhi comes to the Eastern Conference and Gordon Hayward checks in Jul 20, 2018

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0:50 - Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely discuss the Celtics signing Marcus Smart to a 4-year, $52 million contract and what he means to the team.

6:02 - With the Toronto Raptors acquiring Kawhi Leonard in a trade including DeMar DeRozan the Eastern Conference has experienced a bit of a shake up. Sherrod and Kyle debate whether or not the Celtics remain the favorites in the East.

14:25 - Gordon Hayward joins Sherrod to discuss a variety of topics including how videos games helped him during his recovery, his health status, how important it was for the Celtics to re-sign Marcus Smart and how competitive the Eastern Conference will be this season.

20:23 - Kyle and Sherrod talk about Hayward's return and how he'll have to make adjustments after missing an entire season.

22:24 - With Carmelo Anthony being shipped to Atlanta in a trade

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Are the Celtics handling the Smart contract situation the right way?; Running into Isaiah Thomas; Summer League developments Jul 12, 2018

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1:20 - Sherrod broke the news that the Kings are preparing an offer for Marcus Smart. Any chance Smart gets close to $15 million?

5:26 - Are the Celtics handling the Smart contract situation the right way? Would the Celtics need to massage the ego of Smart if he were to return to Boston?

10:19 - Sherrod ran into Isaiah Thomas at the airport in Las Vegas. Sherrod tells us the conversation he had with I.T. about still being a free agent and what kind of deal he expects to receive.

13:28 - Is Isaiah Thomas still a starter in the NBA? Or should he accept a role as a 6th man? Any chance he comes back to Boston?

16:15 - The development of the Celtics players during the Summer League. Robert Williams has had a difficult start to his career, Jabari Bird showing off his athleticism, Semi Ojeleye growing with his experience, and the mixed results from Guerschon Yabusele.

24:29 - Jayson Tatum looking impressive in his work out videos, going 1-on-1 with Joel Embiid. Does Tatum become the number 2 on the Celtics behind Kyrie Irving?

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LeBron joins Lakers as free agency begins; Consider trading Jaylen Brown? What's the Celtics window? Jul 05, 2018

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0:50 - LeBron goes to the Western Conference to join the Lakers. Boogie Cousins joins the defending champs. A lot of big dominos have fallen during free agency. Surprised by any moves that have been made around the league so far?

3:00 - Isaiah Thomas is still a free agent. What is the market for the former Celtics point guard? How much did playing through his hip injury in Boston impact him?

7:05 - The Lakers are a team made for TV drama. L.A. has signed a bunch of ‘misfits’ around LeBron but it’s looking like they’ll have max space to add whoever they want after this next season.

9:40 - It’s been reported that the Celtics top 5 players are off limits in a trade for Kawhi Leonard. Jaylen Brown has a very high ceiling but do the Celtics need to consider moving him to San Antonio for Kawhi?

14:50 - What does Danny Ainge think the window is? What would be the all-in point for the Celtics? Looking ahead to next offseason, Boston has some uncertainty with their roster.

18:12 - What’s the concern level at with Kyrie Irving? Will he be back in Boston after his contract expires?

22:25 - Celtics 1st round pick Robert Williams missed his flight for his first practice. Maturity issues are still a concern. Following the leadership of Al Horford would help out the rookie.

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Spurs beat writer Jabari Young believes Kawhi wouldn't re-sign if traded to Boston; Spurs would need both Tatum and Brown Jun 28, 2018

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In this episode of The Celtics Talk Podcast with Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely...

1:05 - It's great that the Celtics are in the mix for Kawhi Leonard but they can stand back and still be a top team in the NBA. So is it worth it to trade for Kawhi?

5:10 - It's making less and less sense to make a trade for Leonard as the risk is outweighing the reward.

7:24 - Jabari Young, Spurs beat writer for the San Antonio Express joins and says it's looking like Kawhi Leonard is not going to be a Spur for much longer and what the vibe has been like in San Antonio since Tim Duncan retired.

16:35 - Jabari Young on how Kawhi would be more likely to re-sign with the Philadelphia 76ers than with the Boston Celtics and how Boston doesn’t seem like the place for Kawhi long term.

21:40 - Jabari Young on how the Spurs would need Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and a pick for Kawhi Leonard.

29:20 - Draper and Blakely on getting the feeling that Aron Baynes will be coming back to the Celtics. But would Marcus Smart return on a 1-year deal?

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Robert Williams' college coach Billy Kennedy explains what kind of player the Celtics drafted Jun 22, 2018

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Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely bring you the latest in Celtics and NBA news in this episode of the Celtics Talk Podcast...

1:40 - The Celtics select Robert Williams with the 27th overall pick. Draper and Blakely discuss why he was still on the board and if the reward will outweigh the risk.

5:15 - Blakely says that a comparison to Roger Williams could be Clint Capela, with maybe a chance to be even better. Also, a discussion about why the Celtics did not move up in the draft.

8:27 - 18:18 - Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely are joined by Texas A&M head basketball coach Billy Kennedy. Kennedy describes the potential he sees in Robert Williams, if he thought he would go higher in the draft, and what part of his game he will need to improve in the NBA.

18:53 - All eyes will be on Roger Williams during the Celtics summer league. What will he be able to bring to the Celtics?

20:04 - Would you want the Celtics to sign Dwight Howard? Or would you rather have Aron Baynes return to Boston?

26:02 - The Spurs are not going to be able to get full value for Kawhi Leonard and how it's looking less and less likely that the Celtics will trade for Leonard.

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