Celtics Beat

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The longest nonstop Boston Celtics podcast available online or streaming, Celtics Beat is released 52 weeks of the year – with no exceptions. Host Adam Kaufman provides some of the most insightful analysis on all things Boston Celtics and the NBA. And no other podcast covering the Celtics on the web delivers some of the most well-known and respected personalities both in and outside the NBA as Celtics Beat does. New episodes are available for download every Sunday at iTunes and Stitcher. Episodes are also available OnDemand at http://www.clnsmedia.com and the CLNS Mobile App.

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Thursday · 1 hr 8 min
687: Could Paul George be a Better Fit Than Jaylen Brown w/ Brian Barrett
Brian Barrett hosts "Off The Pike" for Spotify and The Ringer Podcast Network. Barrett joins the program to discuss LeBron changing the balance of power in the Eastern Conference, whether PG could fit better than JB on the '26-27 Celtics, and why lineups will matter more than ever. X: @itsbrianbarrett 706 Does LeBron moving East change the power in the conference? 25:02 Does the League love LeBron changing teams? 29:58 Finding the right lineup synergy 40:58 Could PG fit better than JB? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, July 30th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $150 instantly when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 24 · 59 min
Boston's Biggest Question Entering New Celtics Season
Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins host Adam Kaufman to discuss a starring role unlike any other for Jayson Tatum, Boston's improved front court, the newest challenge for head coach Joe Mazzulla, and how LeBron James' next decision will impact the Celtics. X: @StoolGreenie Celtics Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 16 · 52 min
685: Did Celtics Maximize the Jaylen Brown Asset? w/ Bobby Manning
Bobby Manning hosts Celtics Daily and The Garden Report for CLNS Media. Bobby "Bucket Hats" joins the program to discuss the chatter surrounding the Jaylen Brown trade at NBA Summer League, the underrated signing people aren't talking about enough, and the status of Boston's youth movement. X: @RealBobManning 2:07 Jaylen scuttlebutt from Summer League 19:09 Celtics youth movement is helping with winning 33:03 Mitchell Robinson signing going under the radar 36:17 Hugo’s vision is shining Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, July 16th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 9 · 1 hr 10 min
684: Celtics in PRIME Position to Land Next Star? w/ Dan Devine
Dan Devine is a Senior NBA writer for Yahoo! Sports. Dan joins the program today to discuss the fallout of the Jaylen Brown trade, whether Boston is leaning too much into the analytics, and why the Celtics are preparing themselves for a much clearer future. X: @yourmandevine 7:01 Jaylen is not the player he thinks he is 24:58 Celtics can pounce on next star move 34:22 Will every team get a chance to truly have a star? 46:33 Are the Celtics leaning too much into analytics? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, July 9th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 3 · 1 hr 13 min
683: Boston's Big Bet Against Jaylen Brown w/ John Zannis
John Zannis hosts "The Garden Report " on the CLNS Media Network. John joins the program to discuss the Jaylen Brown trade, coping with the return, and wondering how Paul George fits now on the Celtics roster. X: @John_Zannis 5:44 Celtics hedging against Jaylen 20:04 Trading Brown for parts leads to this 40:01 Is trading Jaylen on Chisholm for trying to pinch pennies 46: 22 Should Boston had gone harder for Giannis? 50:02 Paul George’s fit on Boston Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 25 · 1 hr 8 min
682: Are We SURE Jaylen Brown Cannot Return to Boston? w/ Sean Grande
Sean Grande is the radio play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics and the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to discuss the aftermath of Giannis's move to Miami, whether the Celtics can repair the Jaylen Brown relationship, and why Boston's offseason timeline is a little murky. X: @SeanGrandepbp 5:15 Reactions to missing out on Giannis 15:23 Media outlets are pinning the Celtics against Jaylen Brown 24:15 Could a non-non-Giannis trade be better for Boston? 50:42 What is the Celtics timeline look like? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, June 25th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 20 · 1 hr 14 min
681: Should Celtics Focus on Trading White Instead of Brown? w/ Brian Barrett
Brian Barrett hosts the "Off the Pike" Podcast for The Ringer and Spotify. Barrett joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics mirky offseason plans, whether trading Jaylen for Giannis or spare parts makes sense, and who he's targeting at the 27th pick in Tuesday's NBA Draft. X: @itsbrianbarrett 5:47 Brad works in the shadows 15:15 You only trade Brown for Giannis, not parts 24:30 What does Tatum want? 56:43 Does Gobert make Celtics better? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, June 20th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 12 · 1 hr 9 min
680: Are the Celtics Back IN on Giannis w/ Dan Greenberg
Greenie covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the C's speculative interest in trading for Giannis, the real tools to significantly improve the team, and how impressive the Knicks are in the NBA Finals. X: @StoolGreenie 6:10 Celtics playing coy w/ Giannis trade? 20:55 Could Giannis only be part of the deal? 38:26 Knicks are a fun team to watch Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, June 11th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 5 · 1 hr 14 min
679: What the Knicks Can Teach the Celtics About Team Building w/ Seth Landman
Our good friend Seth Landman joins the program to discuss what the Boston Celtics can learn from the New York Knicks, why a Jaylen Brown trade is most likely, and the crew reacts to Game 1 of the NBA Finals. X: @slandman33 3:53 Celtics have been winning with talent, not continuity 10:08 Knicks have built a team financially that works 33:40 Trading for Giannis gives you a bad contract 49:27 Can Spurs come back? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, June 5th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29 · 1 hr 5 min
678: Most Jaylen Trades Don't Make Celtics Better w/ Cedric Maxwell
Cedric Maxwell is the color analyst for the Boston Celtics Radio Network and the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals. Max joins the show to discuss Jaylen's most recent comments, why Boston is better off retaining him, and what he told Jaylen right before Jayson Tatum's return to the NBA. X: @cedricmaxwell81 3:28 - Celtics should improve on the fringes 14:48 Does Jaylen want his own team? 32:40 C’s need another front court player 41:01 Mazzula wins CoY Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday May 29th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23 · 1 hr 6 min
677: Should Celtics Build a Team to Beat the Spurs?
Adam and Evan are solo this week. On this week's program the boys discuss the current state of the NBA playoffs, using the final four teams as a guide to build for the future. Does a Giannis trade mean Boston can compete with San Antonio, OKC, and the Knicks? 6:42 Celtics missed an opportunity? 19:25 Should C’s build roster to beat the Spurs? 28:26 Tatum/Giannis paring makes sense 43:40 Could you keep Brown and trade for Giannis? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Rocket Money! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Sign up for Rocket Money today at RocketMoney.com/CBP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15 · 1 hr 24 min
676: Celtics Should Add THIS Big Man in Free Agency w/ Keith Smith
Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the show to discuss the Boston Celtics offseason plans, why he isn't as concerned about a Jaylen Brown extension, and the one big move you aren't thinking about. X: @KeithSmithNBA 9:23 Jaylen needs a media break 30:15 Is it time to trade Jaylen Brown? 43:48 Free Agent big men for Boston Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday May 15st, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gold Belly! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Go to GoldBelly.com and use the promo code CBP to get 20% off your first order plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 9 · 1 hr 22 min
675: Celtics Lacked Athleticism in Sixers Series w/ Gary Washburn
Gary Washburn covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the flameout against Philadelphia, what Boston should do with Jaylen Brown, and why Joe Mazzulla might need some help. X: @GWashburnglobe 5:54 Celtics SHOULD have finished off Sixers 09:19 Celtics lacked athleticism 27:21 Trading Jaylen means you’re trading the best player 1:11:13 Joe needs veteran help Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday May 8th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 1 · 1 hr 13 min
674: Celtics Lack of Execution Leads to Game 7 vs Sixers w/ Dan Greenberg
Greenie covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the show to discuss the Celtics fate in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers, if Jayson Tatum should play or not, and whether Joe Mazzulla is totally to blame for this collapse. X: @StoolGreenie 3:40 PANIC METER SCALE AHEAD OF GAME 7 17:21 Mazz, Celtics have no excuses 27:51 How do the Celtics win Game 7 37:55 Should Tatum play Game 7? 56:08 Rest of NBA Playoffs Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday May 1st, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Rocket Money! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Sign up for Rocket Money today at RocketMoney.com/CBP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 25 · 1 hr 24 min
673: Celtics Continue to be Road Warriors w/ Sean Grande
Sean Grande is the long-time radio voice for the Boston Celtics. Sean joins the show right after Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers to discuss Boston's toughness, how Vucevic is fitting in, and the Celtics-Knicks rivalry. X: @SeanGrandepbp 3:13 Celtics found a new way to win down the stretch in Game 3 9:21 Past experience helping Boston 34:18 Vucevic still trying to find his footing 45:08 Knicks propose tougher matchups than Hawks Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, April 25th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 17 · 1 hr 18 min
672: Sixers are IDEAL Matchup for Celtics w/ Bobby Krivitsky
Bobby Krivitsky covers the NBA for Forbes and the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini. Bobby joins the program to chat about Jaylen Brown's First Team All-NBA candidacy, the match up with the Philadelphia 76ers, and the brilliance of the development program. X: @BobbyKrivitsky 5:39 Jaylen will probably miss First Team All-NBA 25:41 Did Boston prefer Philly? 38:17 Sixers still can't guard the Jays 55:01 Celtics coaching staff earned tons of praise Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, April 16th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy app of CLNS Media. Download the Prize Picks app today and use the code CLNS to get $50 in lineups when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 10 · 1 hr 10 min
671: Celtics Holding Back in Final Knicks Battle? w/ Keith Smith
Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics most recent loss to the New York Knicks, Jayson Tatum exorcising some demons in Madison Square Garden, and whether Boston should actually trade for Giannis. X: @KeithSmithNBA 4:17 Key takeaways from last Celtics-Knicks game of the year 19:27 Tatum exorcising demons at MSG 36:31 Scheierman shines 48:38 Should Celtics explore Giannis trades? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, April 10th 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks, Gold Belly, and Rocket Money! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy partner of CLNS Media. Download the Prize Picks app and use the code CLNS for $50 in lineups when you play your first $5. Go to GoldBelly.com/CBP and get 20% off your first order and free shipping! And download the Rocket Money app and use the code CBP to get started on your financial journey today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 2 · 1 hr 6 min
670: Jays Shine in Miami; Best Duo in NBA? w/ Dan Greenberg
Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the show to talk about the Celtics duo breaking records, whether Jaylen can ascend one more level, and if this year's team could beat the '24 champs. X: @StoolGreenie 3:15 Win in Miami broke records 11:59 Better than ’24 title team? 26:38 Is there another level for Jaylen? 44:01 What you need to see the last month of the season Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 28 · 1 hr 10 min
669: Tatum's Game Missing One Key Ingredient w/ Justin Turpin
Justin Turpin covers the Boston Celtics for WEEI. Turp joins the show to discuss the C's win over the Thunder and Hawks, why Boston is equipped to beat the best teams in the NBA, and which East teams can knock Boston off the path to the Finals. X: @JustinmTurpin 5:56 Celtics can absolutely win the Finals 15:54 Tatum’s presence elevating everyone 38:10 Biggest threat to Boston in the East 47:00 Top midseason trades in recent Celtics history Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, March 28th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 22 · 1 hr 28 min
668: Jaylen is a Team Player; Leader w/ Gary Washburn
Gary Washburn covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the Celtics development program, Jaylen Brown's internal growth, and what to make of the NBA Awards this season. X: @Gwashburnglobe 3:54 Parish likes Mazzulla, Celtics culture 16:06 Depth guys will make Banner 19 possible 37:53 The Jays are adapting 1:00:03 Making sense of this year’s awards Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, March 21st, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices