Zolak & Bertrand

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Brad Stevens Addresses Brown Trade| Where will Jaylen Brown go? | Ryan McDonough thoughts | Callers Reactions- 6/24 (Hour 1) Jun 24, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & McKone react to Brad Steven’s press conference following the first round of the NBA Draft.

(12:58) The guys continue talking about Jaylen Brown, and where he is going to end up.

(19:55) McKone and Zo react to Ryan McDonough saying Celtics don’t want to trade Jaylen Brown.

(29:20) The guys grab caller reactions. They also revisit where they might think Jaylen Brown is going.

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The Red Sox keep getting worse after another blown lead. // Shams says the Celtics are listening to multiple interested teams for Brown //Todays Takeaways- 6/23 (Hour 4) Jun 23, 2026

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(00:00) Zo, McKone, and Dondero discuss the Red Sox continued struggles and more blown leads as they continue to struggle after blowing another late lead against the Rockies.
(9:55) Zo, McKone, and Dondero discuss a live update from Shams on the Jaylen Brown situation the Celtics are listening to offers from multiple interested teams Zo says If he wasn’t already, Brown should be pissed.
(21:10) The crew goes back to the phone lines to get your thoughts on everything from the Celtics and Jaylen Brown to potential big man options from the Celtics
(30:45) Today's takeaways.

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Is the Brown-Celtics relationship salvageable? //How do the Celtics succeed in this NBA// Would Giannis and Tatum have worked out together. - 6/23 (Hour 3) Jun 23, 2026

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(00:00) Zo, McKone, and Dondero discuss if Stevens had a plan b for Jaylen Brown to salvage the relationship if the Giannis deal fell through. Then the crew hits the phone lines for your thoughts.
(10:08) The crew discusses what the right way to construct a roster is in a new NBA is it worth having two super stars on the team.
(22:28) The crew discusses other players on the Celtics roster that could be moved if Jaylen Brown stays with the Celtics.
(30:51) Zo, McKone, and Dondero discuss whether or not Giannis and Tatum would have competed for a little in Boston. The crew goes back to the phones for more of your thoughts.

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How does Brown feel he measures up against Giannis?// What is Jaylen Brown’s trade value after Giannis miss? // Could the Pats play a game in Scotland? - 6/23 (Hour 2) Jun 23, 2026

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(00:00) McKone, Zo and Dondero stay on the phones talking about Brown, Tatum, and Giannis.
(10:37) McKone and Zo say the organization had to have had some level of communication with Brown. Stevens will be able to mend fences because he is not Breslow. Then they go to the phones for more of your thoughts.
(20:30) Zo, McKone, and Dondero go to the callers for your thoughts on Giannis and the Celtics.
(31:25) Zo loves Kraft’s idea to have the Patriots play a game in Scotland after the Tartan army took over Boston over the first week of the World Cup. Then the crew goes back to the phones for thoughts on the Celtics.

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Giannis takes his talents to South Beach // What can the Celtics do with Brown now?// Do the Celtics have a Closer? - 6/23 (Hour 1) Jun 23, 2026

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(00:00) McKone and Bertrand open the show talking about the news of Giannis heading to Miami and what the Celtics can do now with Jaylen Brown.
(10:11) The crew give their thoughts on the structure of the Celtics roster and where they go from here. Then they go to the phone lines for your thoughts.
(23:09) Zolak texts Portnoy to let him know about the Giannis deal. The guys go to the phones to get your thoughts on the Celtics after missing out on Giannis. Mark Dondero and Zolak think that if there was going to be a Brown deal you had to get Giannis.
(34:35) Mckone, Zo and Dondero stay with the phones in the final segment to get your thoughts. Dondero says the Celtics do not have a closer.

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When is Giannis going to be traded? // Callers Reactions // Today’s Takeaways - 6/22 (Hour 4) Jun 22, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and McKone start off the final hour continuing talking about what chips are on the table with the Giannis trade and take calls on this subject
(11:00) Continued taking callers opinions on the Giannis trade
(23:42) The guys continued taking calls about Giannis getting traded to the Celtics
(36:50) Today's Takeaways.

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When will the Celtics trade happen? / Callers Reactions// How well are Maye and Brown going to work this season together? - 6/22 (Hour 3) Jun 22, 2026

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(00:00) The crew starts hour 3 with talking about when Isiah Thomas and Kyrie Irving trade happened and how it relates to now
(11:57) Zolak and McKone take callers reactions to the show and talk about Rafael Devers and if he is an issue
(22:18) Zo and McKone discuss how Maye and Brown are going to work together this season.
(30:26) Continued talking about the Giannis and Jaylen Brown trade

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Ty Anderson in studio// What moves can the Bruins make in the offseason? // Is it easier to be a Kicker or Punter? - 6/22 (Hour 2) Jun 22, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and McKone start hour No. 2 taking with Ty Anderson in studio talking about Brady Tkachuk was traded to the Panthers
(12:37) The crew continues talking with Ty Anderson and what moves the Bruins can make in the offseason
(23:40) Zo and McKone react to Bob Ryan saying he does not see any reason for the Celtics to get rid of Jaylen Brown
(29:52) The guys talk about if the kickers or punters in football are the easiest jobs in sports.

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Giannis Trade Imminent //Bill Simmons thoughts// Who are the Red Sox willing to give up? //- 6/22 (Hour 1) Jun 22, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the show with the Giannis trade happening soon and if they still think he is going to the Celtics or is he going to the Heat before the draft.
(10:44) Zolak and McKone talk about Bill Simmons thinking its the Celtics that are going to wind up with Giannis but he still has reservations
(21:24) Zolak and McKone talk about Sonny Gray seeming to be open to lifting his no trade clause. Who are the Red Sox willing to give up?
(30:02) The guys start off talking about Giannis' trade and take callers calls.

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Gen Z Trends // Mike Pennel implication// Today’s Takeaways - 6/19 (Hour 4) Jun 19, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the final hour continuing talking about Gen Z trends and interns
(11:49) Talking about Mike Pennel is about to be implicated in the murder of a woman in 2021
(22:57) The guys talk about the UFC fight on Sunday and unconventional venues that you would love to see a sports game or concert
(36:50) Fake Promo Friday.

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