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Happy Fourth of July Weekend, also known as the official kickoff to the NBA’s second silly season. What’s the deal with the Boston Celtics? Hosts Larry H. Russell and “Stats” Adam Lowenstein have you covered on this week’s edition of Celtics Beat. Adam sat down with Scott Souza of the MetroWest Daily News earlier to discuss the state of the team. Are they still pursuing Kevin Love? What are their other options if that falls through? Did the Celtics overpay Avery Bradley? Will they move Rondo and go with the long rebuild? And how will the fans handle this. The NBA is rapidly becoming a 12 month league with no downtime. The off-season is becoming just as exciting the season itself. LHR and Adam do their absolute best to go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday, July 5th to another edition of Celtics Beat on CLNS Radio at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA Draft has come and gone for the Boston Celtics. Now, comes the NBA off-season before it’s on to the 2015 campaign. This week’s edition of Celtics Beat promises to be a very special show. Rich Conte and Dr. Andre Snellings will recap the selections of Marcus Smart and James Young, as well as the failed deal for Kevin Love. Joining Celtics Beat this week will be the now-famed duo on Celtics Pre and Post-Game Live on Comcast Sports Net New England -- Kyle Draper and Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Kyle and Chris will team up once again and host Rich Conte will hit ‘em with everything he’s got (sorta.) But the discussions should be limitless. Rich and Andre also go, yes, Around the NBA in 5. So tune into this regularly scheduled editon of Celtics Beat on CLNS Radio. Saturday, June 28th at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The off-season for the Boston Celtics is warming up with the weather. As we get closer to the draft, the Kevin Love question remains unanswered. Are the Golden State Warriors now the favorites? Hosts Jared Weiss and Nick Gelso break it all down, along with the coming NBA Draft. One potential destination for Kevin Love is Phoenix. Armed with draft picks and a good team as is, the Suns are a major player for Love’s services. Larry H. Russell spoke with Phoenix Suns color commentator about the Suns chances of landing the Minnesota power forward. Larry and Eddie also discussed the Suns’ future, the NBA Finals, LeBron James, and Eddie’s new book, “You Big Dummy: An Athlete’s Simple Guide to a Successful Career.” Eddie’s book is available at his website, http://eddiejohnson8.com, Amazon, and your local book stores.  Eddie was a 17-year NBA veteran and is most noted for hitting one of the most famous playoff buzzer beaters during the 1990s Jared and Nick also discuss the state of the Celtics, Kevin Love, and the d

As the NBA season nears its end, the long awaited off-season for the Boston Celtics draws closer. It has now officially been dubbed “The Summer of (Kevin) Love.” Hosts Ty Ray and Dr. Andre Snellings of Rotowire continue to sort through the madness. Fortunately, they’ll have a little help. The ultra plugged-in NBA Insider, Sean Deveney of Sporting News will stop by to chat with Ty and Dre about the ongoing Kevin Love saga. Is this really going to happen? Will Kevin Love be the next great Celtic? And the NBA Finals is still going on. But don’t tell that to NBA fans. The big question regarding the Miami Heat and LeBron James is: Will they return next year with Carmelo Anthony added to the trio? Tune into Celtics Beat on Saturday to see what Sean Deveney and the guys have to say. Ty and Dre also go Around the NBA in 5, per usual. Tune in this Saturday to Celtics Beat at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The heat is finally on with summer just around the corner here in New England. No, not the Miami Heat, or the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals rematch. But the Boston Celtics and the coming off-season which is shaping up to be a wild one. Hosts Ty Ray and “Stats” Adam Lowenstein are in for more Kevin Love talk. Is this deal to Boston a foregone conclusion? Who are the other suitors that could steal him from the Celtics? Well, how about Boston’s famed arch-rival from across the country: the Los Angeles Lakers. Editor-in-chief from Laker Nation Dan Duangdao drops by to offer some insight on the Laker end. Wasn’t the plan all along for Love to wind up back home in LA? And what about the Lakers’ on-going coaching search? Ty Ray spoke with Dan earlier. And oh yeah, that NBA Finals thing. A re-match from last year’s seven game epic. Where will the Miami Heat rank amongst the all time great teams if they win three in a row? And of course, Ty and Adam go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday to Celtics B

With the NBA Draft right around the corner - one would think that would be the predominant thing on the mind of Boston Celtics fans. But it’s not. It’s still all about Kevin Love, and how the Celtics will acquire him. Hosts Rich Conte and Jared Weiss will give you the latest on the Love front. It’s assumed that the Celtics have more to offer the Timberwolves than any other team for Love’s services. Not so fast. The Cleveland Cavaliers just won yet another NBA Draft Lottery, and have the cap space to add ...LeBron James? Is this feasible? Cleveland Cavaliers insider for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Mary Schmitt Boyer, will jump on to discuss this possibility. That’s not all, of course. Where do the Celtics stand as of now? Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald will speak with Rich Conte and touch all the bases regarding the Celts. And of course, Rich and Jared go Around the NBA in 5. Tune into Celtics Beat, this Saturday, May 31st at 2 PM ET/11AM PT. Exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. V

The NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone. What’s on the mind of Boston Celtics fans? Kevin Love or bust. Ty Ray and Rich Conte are fresh off their appearance on the special edition show of Celtics Beat and are back for more. The lottery has come and gone and everyone seems to be anticipating Danny Ainge and company to make a run at Kevin Love. Jerry Zgoda, who covers the Minnesota Timberwolves for the Minnesota Star Tribune, will discuss with the guys Kevin Love in Minnesota, as well as his future. Do the Celtics really have a shot at stealing another franchise bigman named Kevin from Minnesota? Ty and Rich will also be joined by Coach Nick of BBall Breakdown. The Conference Finals are in full swing, and Coach Nick will ‘break down’ these games. And of course, Ty and Rich go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday to Celtics Beat. 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wait is over: What was the sole focus of the 2014 season for Boston Celtics fans is finally here. Get ready for the 2014 NBA Draft Lottery. Celtics Beat is live with a special edition covering the NBA Draft Lottery. Hosts Matt Rury and Ty Ray will be live on air, before, after, and during the long awaited drawings. All hands are on deck as they will also be joined by fellow CLNS personalities Mike Munger and Rich Conte during the course of the show. To say there will be a lot to talk about will be an understatement.  Could a very special guest also join the show that night? Tune in to the special edition of Celtics Beat to find out.  Tuesday, May 20th 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.  Exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keep on truckin’. Rich Conte and “Stats” Adam Lowenstein host another packed edition of Celtics Beat. The Boston Celtics may be sitting at home, but some familiar faces are not. Doc Rivers’ Los Angeles Clippers are in a battle with Kevin Durant’s Oklahoma City Thunder. And Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett are in yet another playoff matchup with LeBron James and the Miami Heat. Nick Gelso had a chance to talk with Brooklyn Nets radio color commentator for Coach Tim Capstraw earlier in the day. Of course Nick talked to Coach Tim about Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett. What are their futures in not just Brooklyn, but the NBA? And would this season qualify as a failure if Brooklyn fails to advance past the second round of the postseason? Those draft choices that the Nets have to send over to Boston sure could look pretty. Need some Celtics fix? No sweat. Jay King of MassLive.com will call in and chat all things Celtics with Rich and Adam. And of course, Rich and Adam go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday

Alls quiet on the Boston Celtics front.  But not on the NBA front.  Not by a longshot. Ty Ray and Dr. Andre Snellings of Rotowire are here for your basketball fix this Saturday on Celtics Beat. Jeff Zillgitt, NBA reporter for USA Today, stops by to talk -- what else? Donald Sterling.  What's the next chapter of this bizarre saga?  And what about the Los Angeles Clippers now? How are they handling this? And is Doc Rivers' future truly up in the air? It begs the question as to why Rivers took the job in the first place.  We'll ask Jeff for our audience to find out. And isn't this a Celtics' show? Of course it is! 10 year veteran on the Celtics beat, Scott Souza, of the Metro West Daily News pays a visit for your Celtics fix as we gear up for the first phase of their off-season -- the NBA Draft Lottery, held on May 20th. Tune in this Saturday, 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat.  Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The virtual lounge's sports bar is packed.  The world-reknowned Beats & Eats team of Ty Ray and Nick Gelso host this week's edition of Celtics Beat.  The season is now over a week old for the Boston Celtics, and the off-season is now well under way. And Celtics Beat, once again, plays host to offering a forum for someone who knows what they are talking about.  Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald will stop by to offer his insight on the Celtics season that was, as well as look forward to what is sure to be a busy off-season.  There are a lot of questions regarding the Boston Celtics -- both on and off the court.  And if there is anyone who has answers, it's the 30-year veteran of the Boston Celtics beat. Oh, and they're still playing NBA basketball, you know.  Ty and Nick go Around the NBA in 5. So tune in this Saturday to Celtics Beat on CLNS Radio.  2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cue Johnny Most: It's ALL OVER! IT'S ALLLLLL OVER! The 2014 season for the Boston Celtics is history. And hosts Rich Conte and "Stats" Adam Lowenstein will be here to wrap-it up in this special season recap edition of Celtics Beat. Sean Grande, a man who needs no introduction but we'll give him one anyways - radio voice of the Boston Celtics - stops by to talk about the 2014 season and the future of the team. What's ahead? Will we see more of this next year? Or will there be fireworks? Celtics Beat will also host CLNS Radio's own Jared Weiss and Jimmy Toscano of SB Nation and CSNNE. Jared and Jimmy just finished wrapping up yet another season of the Garden Report. They'll stop by to talk about that, as well as their thoughts on the season and the future of the Celts. Rich and Adam also have a special edition of Around the NBA in 5 - playoff prediction style. Tune into Celtics Beat Saturday, April 19th at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc

ALL. MOST....THERE! Just a few more games left in this dreadful season for the Boston Celtics.  But hosts Rich Conte and Dr. Andre Snellings of Rotowire are looking ahead. Rich and Dr. Snellings will be joined by Alex Kennedy, NBA Insider for BasketballInsiders.com.  What are the futures of many key Celtics players such as their starting backcourt of Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley? What direction will the team take this off-season? Is Kevin Love a possibility? And how about help elsewhere, such as a rim protecting center in Omer Asik? One of the most connected members of the NBA media, Kennedy should give the Celtics Beat audience the answers.  Whether they are answers they want to hear is another story. And while the Celtics horrific season is coming to an end, the real NBA season is just picking up with the NBA Playoffs right around the corner.  Brian Mahoney of the Associated Press follows the league as close as anyone.  Will Miami come out on top again? And what about the MVP race? In what has become n

Might as well get someone on Celtics Beat who know what they’re talking about.  Hosts Larry H. Russell and Rotowire’s Dr. Andre Snellings will be joined by Ian Eagle of CBS Sports and the YES Network.  Ian has been providing play-by-play for CBS for the NCAA Tournament, as well as college basketball throughout the season.  What has he seen so far? Is this tournament Florida’s to lose? What does he think of the draft prospects of some of the top rated players? Ian is also the voice of the Brooklyn Nets for the YES Network, so I’m sure LHR and Dre may nudge Ian for a few words regarding Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. LHR and Dr. Andre Snellings also touch on Larry’s three-part series that has been running on CLNSRadio.com all weekend: The Worst Members of the Boston Celtics ...Ever.  With this painful Celtics season nearing its conclusion, well why don’t we antagonize ourselves even more? And of course, the Celtics Beat staple: Around the NBA in 5 Tune in this Saturday, April 5th 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics

Can't bear to watch the Boston Celtics anymore, but still in dire need of your Celtics fix? No problem. Celtics Beat, the best Celtics podcast on the web, has you covered. In just 60 minutes. Ty Ray and Rotowire's Dr. Andre Snellings are in the house, and they got company. Good company. Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix will be the first to stop by. The same old burning question: Rajon Rondo's future in Boston - what is it? We're hearing all sorts of things from all different outlets of the media, and Chris has proven to be one of the most connected guys covering the NBA. What is he hearing? The guys will also talk about the NCAA tournament and its draft prospects with Chris - who will be writing mock drafts for sportsillustrated.com up until that marquee day in June. Once again, we have more. Editor-in-chief of ESPN's True Hoop Blog, Celtics Hub, as well as CBS Boston's Brian Robb will offer his takes as well. And yes, Ty and Dre go Around the NBA in 5. Tune in this Saturday, 2 PM ET/11 AM PT, to Celtics Bea

The best Boston Celtics podcast you'll find anywhere is still going strong.  The team may continue to struggle, although that win over Miami on Wednesday was nice, but Celtics Beat is not.  Celtics Beat is packed once again for 60 minutes with hosts Rich Conte and Larry H. Russell. LHR had a chat with Randy Auerbach earlier, and suffice to say - like her father Red, she's got a few things on her mind and she's not afraid to voice her opinions.  LeBron James? Kobe Bryant? The Los Angeles Lakers? Phil Jackson to the New York Knicks? What are her thoughts on those entities? And how is she handling this Celtics season, and what are her feelings on the future outlook of the franchise? LHR will discuss all of this with Randy. There's more: Jay King of Mass Live will hop on to discuss how the team has been handling all these losses since the calendar flipped to the New Year.  They may be saying all the right things, but ... And it'd be interesting to find out what Rajon Rondo really feels about now as well as his

Think there's not plenty to talk about regarding the Boston Celtics? Think again. Rich Conte and Dr. Andre Snellings of Rotowire host an absolute loaded edition of Celtics Beat on The Ides of March. First, they'll speak to David Wesley, currently serving as the New Orleans Pelicans color commentator on FOX Sports New Orleans.  David was a 14 year NBA veteran, and former Celtic.  Rich, Dr. Snellings, and David will discuss the Pelicans and Celtics rebuilding efforts, Anthony Davis' place amongst the NBA's best, his years in Boston and Rick Pitino's decision to not re-sign him, and yes, tanking.  With David being a member of the infamous 1997 Celtics squad, he'd seem to be an expert on the issue. There's more: Sean Deveney, National NBA writer for Sporting News will hop on.  Sean is one of the most plugged-in NBA journalists, particularly with the Celtics.  He'll let the audience know how the Celtics organization feels about this season, where the rebuilding stands, and also Rajon Rondo.  What's his future w

20 games to go for the Boston Celtics.  Can't wait, can  you? Neither can hosts Ty Ray and Larry H. Russell.  Ty and LHR will talk about LHR's most recent column featured on CLNS Radio: Would the Boston Celtics be better off not winning the lottery? Should they be bold this summer and field a competitive team ASAP? Ty and LHR discuss. LHR will have an extended conversation with NBA TV's Brent Barry.  Brent was the 1996 NBA Slam Dunk Champion, a 14 year NBA veteran, and a two time champion with the San Antonio Spurs.  Brent currently serves as a studio analyst for NBA TV's NBA Gametime and he dropped by talk about some suggestions he'd make to new NBA commissioner Adam Silver, tanking in the NBA, the MVP race, LeBron James' place in history, and of course -- the Celtics. Tune in this Saturday 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat.  Heard exclusively on CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 1st is finally here.  The light is at the end of the tunnel.  Spring is just around the corner, as is the end of one of the tougher Boston Celtics seasons for fans to endure in recent memory. The latest is a contreversy surrounding the team's star point guard Rajon Rondo.  Rondo skipped traveling with the team last weekend in Sacramento so he could celebrate his birthday in Los Angeles.  What to make of what has now been dubbed "BirthdayGate."  Hosts Matt Rury and Larry H. Russell will share their thoughts. And hey, the Celtics got a win this week.  But things won't get easier as a brutal March awaits.  The Indiana Pacers are in town tonight, and Matt and LHR will pass it off to Rich Conte who had a chat with Pacers color commentator, Quinn Buckner.  Quinn works for Fox Sports Indiana, was a 10 year NBA veteran, and won an NBA Championship in 1984 as a member of the Boston Celtics.  Quinn will share his insights on the Pacers, the development of Paul George and Lance Stephenson, Larry Bird, Danny Aing

The 2014 NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone.  Rich Conte and Rotowire's Dr. Andre Snellings will have you covered as they recap Thursday's rather uneventful day in the NBA and for the Boston Celtics. Rich and Dr. Snellings will be joined by Comcast Sports Net New England's Kyle Draper.  Kyle is the host of Celtics Pre-Game Live on CSNNE.  Kyle had an exclusive interview with Danny Ainge on Comcast Sports Net in the hours following the trade deadline.  He'll stop by to talk about why the Celtics didn't do anything on Thursday with Rich and Andre, as well as look ahead to the final stretch run of the season and a potential big summer for the Boston Celtics. Oh, and if you aren't aware.  The Celtics are currently out West on a little rodeo. Rich and Dre will also go Around the NBA in 5.  Yes, they'll be able to cram all that's happening around the NBA during one of its biggest weeks in just five minutes. Tune in this Saturday at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT to Celtics Beat.  Heard only on CLNS Radio. Learn more about