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A Mike & Tommy Preview Sep 26, 2017

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It's a special edition of the "Celtics Talk" podcast, as legends Mike Gorman and Tommy Heinsohn take over to talk about one of the busiest summer's in team history, the re-shaped roster, what kind of a leap Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and Terry Rozier could make, and what the ceiling is for Brad Stevens' team.

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Celebrating Red Auerbach's 100th Birthday Sep 20, 2017

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In this week's special episode of "Celtics Talk", we celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of the legendary Arnold "Red" Auerbach. Mike Gorman sits down with Red in his final interview with us, plus we hear from Tommy Heinsohn, Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West and others on the man that engineered and built the most successful franchise in NBA history.

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56: Paul Pierce on Jayson Tatum; reuniting with Ray Allen Sep 14, 2017

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In this special edition of the "Celtics Talk" podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely sat down with Celtics legend Paul Pierce to talk about the similarities he sees with himself and Jayson Tatum, his time with Ray Allen in China and getting the 2008 championship team back together, the Kyrie Irving trade, and whether he sees himself working in an NBA front office soon.

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55: Interviews with Isaiah Thomas, Brad Stevens and Doc Rivers Sep 08, 2017

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In this week's episode of the "Celtics Talk" podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely and Kyle Draper discuss the Cavs introduction of Isaiah Thomas and Jae Crowder, plus bring you some of the exclusive interviews we have had over the past few days - Isaiah Thomas in Cleveland, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, former Celtics head coach Doc Rivers.
Here's a rundown of this episode:
+Kyle and Sherrod
1:10: Reaction to Isaiah Thomas/Jae Crowder press conference
4:30: Are people underestimating the Cavs with Derrick Rose and Jose Calderon to fill in for Isaiah?
8:03: Isaiah Thomas Player’s Tribune letter
+A. Sherrod Blakely interview with Isaiah Thomas
11:37: Isaiah on dealing with the trade
12:34: IT on playing with LeBron
13:04: Questions with hip injury effecting 'backing up the Brinks truck' next summer
14:04: What it would be like to play the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals
15:48: How does IT not take it personally getting traded?
16:27: Isaiah's conversation with Brad Stevens
17:22: Does the relationship change with young players on C’s?

Kyle with Brad Stevens
18:35: On entering his 5th season with Celtics
19:22: Thoughts on the overhauled roster
20:03: Stevens thought on Isaiah’s letter
22:47: Stevens on theory that Kyrie Irving is a ‘ball dominant guard’
Kyle with Doc Rivers
25:17: Doc talks about Celtics big changes
26:12: Kyrie Irving is a closer…you need closers
27:12: Danny Ainge rebuild - “As good a rebuild as you’ve ever seen”
28:05: Adjustment for Clippers from losing Chris Paul
28:52: Loss of Jamal Crawford
29:30: His role change within the organization
30:20: The stacked West, and how everyone is still chasing the Warriors
Kyle and Sherrod
31:50 Marcus Smart - Losing weight; importance of his role on defense with loss of Bradley and Crowder
33:41 Expecting Tatum/Brown to play big roles

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54: Exclusive interviews with Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward and Danny Ainge Sep 01, 2017

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A special edition of the "Celtics Talk" podcast as we bring you exclusive interviews with Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward and Danny Ainge. Kyle Draper and Brian Scalabrine talk with them following their introductory press conference on Friday, September 1st.
Kyrie Irving (4:09) talks about coming to Boston being "awesomely surreal", his reported rift with LeBron James, and how soon he thinks the overhauled Celtics roster can come together.
Gordon Hayward (14:45) speaks on the importance of the passion of Boston sports fans on his signing with the Celtics, whether he is ready to convert to a Tom Brady/Patriots fan from Manning/Colts, and more.
Danny Ainge (25:13) talks with Kyle and Scal about Hayward and Irving making huge sacrifices to come to Boston, and how difficult his conversation was with Isaiah Thomas around the trade.

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53: Fireworks in August - Celtics blockbuster trade for Kyrie Irving; guest Chris Haynes from ESPN Aug 24, 2017

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In this week's emergency episode, Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely talk about the monster trade between the Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. The C's trade Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and the coveted Brooklyn 2018 pick for All-Star Kyrie Irving. ESPN NBA Insider Chris Haynes covered the Cavs before going national, and he weighs in with his thoughts.
Here's the rundown:
:40 Unexpected fireworks in August: Is Sherrod surprised this trade went down?
2:20 Trying to evaluate where the Brooklyn pick will land; keeping the Lakers pick; Celtics still set-up w/ Kyrie being 25 on a good contract, Jaylen/Tatum
3:40 Is Kyrie ready to be a leader?
5:15 Kyrie making his teammates better; impression he can make on Tatum
6:40 Importance of Kyrie having stability (finally) with Celtics organization
8:00 Are the Celtics better than the Cavs?
Chris Haynes from ESPN
10:34 What kind of player are the C’s getting? "Best years are yet to come."
11:34 Anything to read into Cleveland struggling with Kyrie without LeBron James in the lineup?
13:10 How come it just didn’t work out in Cleveland?
15:00 Will Kyrie have a sense of urgency to win another title?
17:30 Is this the best deal Cleveland could’ve gotten; If LeBron leaves, will Isaiah leave?
19:10 Is Cleveland still the team to beat
21:05 Where will LeBron be playing in 2018
Wrap
23:00 IT will thrive in Cleveland, but will his career follow the same path as Allen Iverson?
24:30 Looking ahead to opening night in Cleveland

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Episode 52: Tommy Heinsohn on Paul Pierce's place in history; Does Ainge still have a move up his sleeve? Jul 20, 2017

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While the NBA offseason has slowed down a little bit, there's still plenty to talk about with the Boston Celtics. Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely quickly hit on the recent discussion on what the events would need to be for the C's to dream about trading for Anthony Davis. Also, while the roster seems to be in place, is Danny Ainge done? He told our Tom Giles last week that the team might not be done, and Sherrod throws out a player that is still available.
For this week's interview, we dial up Tommy Heinsohn to chat about the flurry of changes to the roster, including what he saw in rookie Jayson Tatum at Summer League. Also, Tommy talks about where Paul Pierce ranks in Celtics history.

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Episode 51: Has Boston become a bona fide free-agent destination? Jul 13, 2017

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In this episode of the Celtics Talk podcast Abby Chin is joined by Cedric Maxwell and Chris Forsberg to talk about Gordon Hayward's decision to join the Celtics.
The conversation then transitions to the biggest debate this off-season, ‘Is Isaiah Thomas a max player?’
Finally, the crew takes a look at the young players on this team and predict what we’ll see from this Celtics team next season.

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Episode 50: Avery Bradley traded to Pistons, Hayward's impact on Celtics Jul 07, 2017

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A. Sherrod Blakely and Kyle Draper discuss Avery Bradley being traded to the Detroit Pistons for Marcus Morris. They also break down Gordon Hayward signing with the Celtics and how the addition of him will change the Celtics lineups. Also give their impressions of Jayson Tatum and Ante Žižić so far during the Summer League. Lastly discuss whether the Celtics are done making moves for the Summer.

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Episode 49: 1-on-1 with Jayson Tatum, Free agent talk with Steve Kyler Jun 29, 2017

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Listen to the exclusive interview A. Sherrod Blakely has with Jayson Tatum about being drafted by the Boston Celtics, and what is looking forward to most this summer. Kyle Draper and A. Sherrod Blakely also talk with Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders to discuss the latest rumors regarding where big name free agents may land this summer.
3:00 When will Gordon Hayward and Paul George make their decision?
9:16 Tony Jones from the Salt Lake City Tribune on why Brad Stevens will not be a major part of where Gordon Hayward wants to go.
14:00 Welcome in Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders
14:47 Will there be a lull in moves this offseason, when will big signings happen?
16:00 Which NBA teams will chose to go all in this offseason?
18:00 Would renting Paul George for a year make sense for Celtics?
20:30 How would a possible ‘Big 4’ on the Celtics work together, would players be able to change into
complimentary players?
23:00 Predict what actually happens with Gordon Hayward
31:00 Will Clippers chose to make Blake Griffin the face of the franchise?
35:50 Interview with Jayson Tatum
36:00 How excited is Jayson to get in and practice and compete during Summer League
38:00 Which Celtics players has Tatum spoken to, and what impressions he has from his teammates
42:00 Growing up and being raised by a single Mom, how it impacted him as a person

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