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Gary Washburn covers the NBA and the Boston Celtics for the Boston Globe. Gary drops in to talk about his impressions of Ime Udoka and his staff, the unfair criticisms hurled at Jayson Tatum, and the one simple fix for the Celtics offense. Twitter: @GWashburnGlobe   3:38 We are being too impatient with the Celtics   14:13 What is really plaguing the offense?   30:23 Is Boston that far off from the top of the East?   44:38 We need to calm down on the Tatum criticism   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, December 2nd, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and INSA. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the promo code CLNS50 to get a 50% bonus on your first deposit! And go to any INSA location and tell them we sent you to get a SICK t shirt for just a penny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexandra Francisco is a writer at NESN. Alex joins Evan to make sense of the first quarter of games for the Boston Celtics. How stats can make the team look great, but when you factor other things in should fans really be this excited? Twitter: @ByAlFrancisco   10:45 Numbers that highlight Celtics turnaround   21:17 Nets game was winnable   31:23 Tatum’s ascending with free throws   47:10 Smart’s value summed up in one tweet   54:27 Dennis Schroder is more helpful than you think   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, November 26, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and INSA. Go to BetOnline.AG today and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% sign up bonus! And go to any INSA location and tell them we sent you to get a t shirt for just a penny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Shaughnessy is a long time beat writer for the Boston Globe and a multi-time author. Dan joins Adam and Evan to talk about his new book, "Wish it Lasted Forever", about the early 80's Celtics, his impressions of Ime Udoka, and if we can ever go back to covering teams like we used to. Twitter: @Dan_Shaughnessy   2:38 Getting inspired to write a book   15:45 Why the Celtics really traded Rick Roby   23:00 Will we ever get back to covering games?   33:21 Thoughts on the early parts of the season   39:38 Do we believe in Ime Udoka   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, November 18th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and INSA. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% sign-up bonus! And go to and INSA location, tell them CLNS sent you, and get a t shirt for just a penny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Grande is the voice of the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins Adam to talk about the improvements in the Celtics defense, trading for Ben Simmons, and getting back to traveling with the team. Twitter: @SeanGrandePBP   7:25 Getting to know Ime Udoka   16:42 What to make of the season so far   27:00 Unconcerned about Tatum’s struggles   33:09 Did Smart’s comments actually ignite the team?   46:15 Celtics would NEVER trade Jaylen for Simmons   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, November 11th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and INSA. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus on your first deposit! And stop by any INSA location and tell them we sent you to get a t shirt for just a penny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Gorman is the voice of the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. Mike joins Adam and Evan on Celtics Beat to discuss the turbulent start to Boston's season, can Jaylen and Jayson really coexist, and how he got his start in media. Twitter: @celticsvoice   5:25 We need more time to make definitive statements about this team   16:12 Is there too much noise already surrounding the Celtics?   26:47 Do Jaylen and Jayson make basketball sense?   51:03 Is there a hangover from last year   Available on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, November 5th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and INSA. Go BetOnline.AG today and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% sign-up bonus! And make sure you drop our name Celtics Beat when you visit any INSA location and get a SICK t shirt for a penny!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Murphy covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Herald. It's MAILBAG SZN. Adam, Evan, and Mark tackle some of YOUR hardest hitting questions five games into another rough start. Twitter: @Murf56   4:32 Is Ime having trouble changing the culture?   17:00 What happened to team captains?   22:33 Was last year’s team more frustrating?   42:10 Measuring Tatum’s success via triple-doubles is stupid   47:09 Is Rob playing too much?   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, October 28th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and INSA. Go to BetOnline.AG today and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% sign-up bonus! And go to any INSA store and tell them we sent you to get a t-shirt for just a penny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abby Chin is a sideline reporter and a studio host for NBC Sports Boston. Abby Chin joins the show to talk about the Celtics first game of the season, the impact of Ime Udoka, and predictions for the rest of the season. Twitter: @tvabby   2:57 Jaylen shines in season opener   8:34 Early impressions of Ime Udoka   25:40 Are the Celtics too reliant on 3’s already?   36:13 Celtics pour love on Kemba   46:44 Predictions for 2021-2022   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and INSA. Go to BetOnline.AG today and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus on your first deposit. And go to INSA.com, or any store, and let them know we sent you for a t-shirt for one penny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cedric Maxwell is a Boston Celtics legend and is part of the broadcast team for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Max joins Adam and Evan to talk about his new book, the new coaching style of Ime Udoka, and who should be the Celtics captions for 2021-2022. Twitter: @CedricMaxwell81   2:30 Getting ready for a “normal” season   9:35 Cedric Maxwell’s new book   40:23 Takeaways from preseason   48:01 Who should be the captains for the Celtics?   53:04 Top-15 Celtics of All Time   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, October 17th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and INSA. Go to BetOnline.AG today and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus on your first deposit! And drop CLNS when you visit INSA to get a t-shirt for only a penny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Join Dan, Adam, and Evan as they get into Jaylan and Jayson's relationship, the starting five, Dennis Schroder's impact, and Aaron Nesmith....starting? Twitter: @StoolGreenie   4:31 Jaylen & Jayson address their relationship    18:56 Big takeaways early in camp   29:37 Should we already be worried about Josh Richardson?   34:32 Double bigs or more wings to start?   40:49 Dennis Schroder is already an excellent fit   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, October 8th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by Legends Apparel. Go to legends.com and use the promo code BEAT20 for 20% off your whole order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Grenham covers the NBA for Forbes.com. Twitter: @chrisgrenham. Chris joins Adam to discuss the differences between Ime Udoka and Brad Stevens and the early impressions from training camp!   3:09 Differences between Brad and Ime   13:15 Al Horford looks tremendous   19:08 Celtics want to play faster this year   24:07 Do Tatum and Brown need to be best friends?   31:15 Problems with COVID vaccinations league wide   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, September 30th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and Legends Apparel. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus on your first deposit! And go to Legends.com and use the promo code BEAT20 for 20% off your whole order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Deveney covers the NBA for Heavy.com. Sean joins Adam and Evan to discuss some of the turmoil surrounding the Timberwolves, Sixers, and Pelicans. How can the Celtics benefit from all of this chaos? Listen and find out!   5:43 Boston should keep an eye on Minnesota   9:52 Is Towns a better fit for Boston than Brown?   21:41 Ben Simmons trades could really benefit the Celtics   41:37 Zion drama in New Orleans   47:45 Jaylen’s interview with Marc Spears    Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and Legends Apparel. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus on your first deposit! And go to Legends.com and use the promo code BEAT20 for 20% off your entire order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics for The Athletic. Jared joins Adam and Evan to discuss his travels around the world, how Dennis Schroder's personality actually fits in Boston, and if the Celtics offense needs some tweaking. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA   6:44 Should we expect any more moves from the Boston Front Office?   17:22 Dennis Schroder’s personality fit?   32:30 Re-invention of the double-big lineup   37:57 What is the ideal rotation?   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, September 16th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and Legends Apparel. Go to BetOnline.AG today and use the promo code NFL100 when you sign up for a 100% bonus on your first deposit! And go to legends.com and use the promo code BEAT20 for 20% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Thomsen is a former NBA writer for Sports Illustrated and NBA.com. Ian joins Adam and Evan for a lengthy Paul Pierce discussion as Pierce gets ready to enter the Hall of Fame. They overlook Pierce's career, what truly made him unique, and his place in NBA history. Twitter: @IanThomsen   13:51 Pierce was always comfortable in his own skin   29:57 Was Pierce better than most remember?   35:04 Is Pierce a top-50 player?   56:06 Bill Russell’s greatness   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, September 10th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG and Legends Apparel. Go to BetOnline.AG today and use the promo code NFL100 for a 100% bonus on your next deposit. Also go to legends.com and use the promo code BEAT20 for 20% off your full order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Forsberg is a Boston Celtics reporter for NBC Sports Boston. Chris and Adam get into how Boston can still attract that third star, what the Jay's can do to take the leap, and live reaction to the Celtics-Grizzlies trade! Twitter: @ChrisForsberg_   6:13 What Jaylen and Jayson need to work on   12:16 Are we making too big of a deal of the Jay’s friendships    20:07 Dennis Schroder could conflict w/ chemistry   34:10 Celtics can still add another superstar   53:10 Celtics-Grizzlies trade live reaction   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, September 3rd, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnline.AG today and use the promo code NFL100 for a 100% bonus on your first deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Washburn covers the Celtics and the NBA for The Boston Globe. Gary joins Adam and Evan to talk about the Celtics offseason shakeups, Tatum's experience in the Olympics, and the Top-75 Players in NBA History. Twitter: @GWashburnGlobe   8:23 Brad equipped this team to be sneaky good    17:00 Ime will be more of a disciplinarian    32:26 Pritchard, Nesmith will have to fight for minutes   35:07 Should KG get his number retired?   43:46 NBA Top-75   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, August 27th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnline.AG today and use the promo code NFL100 to get a 100% bonus on your first deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby Manning covers the Boston Celtics for CLNS Media, the Boston Sports Journal, and Celtics Blog. @RealBobManning   6:42 Smart’s extension can help Celtics preserve flexibility   14:22 Smart as the full-time point guard   26:41 Celtics create another TPE w/ Fournier sign-and-trade   38:13 Romeo Langford was disappointing    57:25 Payton Pritchard will be a key factor in Boston for the next few years   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, August 20th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnline.AG and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% sign-up bonus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cedric Maxwell is a former Boston Celtic, an NBA Champion, a Celtics radio broadcaster, and a part of the CLNS Media family. Twitter: @cedricmaxwell81   5:53 Reaction to flurry of offseason moves   14:21 Can Ime Udoka reel in Marcus Smart?   19:19 Should Tatum have played for Team USA?   39:19 Trade Jaylen for Towns?   46:19 How does Schroder fit with the Celtics?   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, August 12th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnline.AG today and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus on your next deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Grande is the voice of the Celtics for 98.5 The Sports Hub and The Boston Celtics Radio Network. Twitter: SeanGrandePBP   6:18 Enes Kanter is BACK   13:26 The Celtics Master Plan   35:53 Are Wyc and company going the cheap route?   51:11 The Celtics will be above .500   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Thursday, August 5th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG! Go to BetOnline.AG today and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% sign-up bonus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Murphy covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Herald. Join Mark, Adam, and Evan as they discuss the Celtics pick of Juhann Bergarin, what to make of the Lonzo Ball rumors, and should the Celtics entertain the Myles Turner rumors. Twitter: @Murf56   2:38 Taking a draft-and-stash at 45 makes all the sense in the world   15:17 Boston interested in Lonzo Ball   24:37 Adding Myles Turner doesn’t make a ton of sense   33:18 Keep monitoring the Brad Beal situation   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, July 30th, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG! Go to BetOnline.AG today and use the promo code CLNS50 to get a 50% bonus on your next deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb covers the Celtics for MassLive and is featured on 98.5 The Sports Hub. Twitter: @BrianTRobb   4:24 Adding superstars possible? How big is Brad Stevens aiming?   14:38 Given the landscape is Jaylen untouchable?   27:28 The Celtics should wait to extend Smart   38:09 How deep does Boston really need to be?   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Friday, July 23rd, 2021. Celtics Beat is powered by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnline.AG today and use the promo code CLNS50 for a 50% bonus when you sign up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices