Celtics Life Nba Basketball Podcast

In the darkest heart of the offseason, we've found some compelling basketball issues to talk about. This week, Justin Quinn and Topher Lane get into a host of topics, ranging from Jaylen Brown's stellar outing at this year's Africa Game to which rookies look ready for prime-time, and what changes we'd like to see in the league as a whole. So, put down the kleenex and stop mourning our beloved sport's seasonal demise, and dive into this pod with us. We had to fight the basketball gods a little to get it to happen, so forgive some minor glitchiness, we think you'll enjoy this week's pod even with the struggle.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luis and Mark discuss what the returning Celtics could improve on, Kyrie Irving, the Cavs' mess, Isaiah Thomas' hip, and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Luis and Justin ddiscuss the wild news that Kyrie Irving wants out of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and how this potential move affects the Boston Celtics and their NBA Finals hopes. They also discuss the reported John Wall extension, and what exactly is going on with all these minimum contracts being signed around the NBA. Finally, what was the motivation behind the Shane Larkin signing? Trade bait? A (very expensive) extra training camp body? Listen to find out what they think!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gordon Hayward officially signed with the Celtics, will be wearing number 20, the Celtics Summer League squad falling to the Mavericks officially kicks off the worst part of the year for basketball fans, and changes to the NBA rules and how it may affect the Celtics.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Topher break down the unfortunate departure of fan favorite Avery Bradley and how/why it came to be, Jayson Tatum rocking the summer league both in Utah and now Las Vegas, and the flurry of moves that have gone down across the NBA in the past week. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the Boston Celtics were neck-deep in nonsense trying to determine whether they had indeed landed their primary free agency target yesterday, the rest of the league continued with their own signings, much of which could have significant impacts on the Celts in some way or another. Join Justin Quinn and Luis Gonzalez - formerly of The Players Tribune - as they sort through what might have caused the confusion with the Hayward signing, and as they make sense of what next season's changing landscape might imply for Boston's assets and playoff hopes. Quite a few teams, from the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers to the Brooklyn Nets and Sacramento Kings are trying to improve in a hurry, while a lack of reinforcements for contenders in the east may also ease the path the NBA Finals. There's a lot to chew on, so come with an appetite - and brace yourself for some hard decisions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://red

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times - and then it was the best of times again. For those of you who just finding out about the ordeal three teams (the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat and Utah Jazz) went through as Gordon Hayward reportedly signed with the Celtics, only to have that report denied just moments later, well, that saga has finally come to an end. We think. After several hours of confusion, Hayward confirmed he is indeed signing with Boston; join Topher Lane and Justin Quinn as they cover the day's dizzying arc and Hayward's eventual signing and its impact on the team.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Major trades and already signings before the start of free agency, what's it mean for the Celtics and their pursuit of banner 18? Justin and Topher explain. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The start of free agency is almost upon us, and before it's even started, we've already seen the first major move of the offseason, sending Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Houston Rockets. Join Topher Lane and Justin Quinn as they break down the move and its potential impact on the league, their analysis of the most likely targets for the Celts come July 1, and a whole lot of other news about Boston and the rest of the league as the offseason starts to hit its full stride.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luis and Mark take a deeper look at the Celtics selections and some moves made on draft night around the NBA. They discuss the potential and probability of the Paul George/Gordon Hayward combo coming to Boston and how an additition of those two stars will effect the Celtics short and long-term future. They also shed some light on the Josh Jackson fiasco with the Phoenix Suns coercing him to avoid Danny Ainge and the C's. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the day after the draft, and a lot of questions swirling about which direction Danny Ainge and company were going to take have been answered. Mark Allison and Justin Quinn break down each of the picks the Boston Celtics made in the 2017 NBA Draft, with some light analysis on each and discussion of all the trades that went down that night that might impact the Celtics next season. We'll be taking a deeper dive into each selection and the potential impact of all the moves that took place last night, but if you want a general feel for where Boston looks to be headed in the short term, make sure you check this pod.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can't decide if Danny Ainge just made a genius move or a terrible one? Getting lost trying to keep tabs on who we should draft? Curious to know how another fanbase is looking at all of this? Join Justin Quinn and friend of the pod and former NBA scout Alton Labreque - who just so happens to be a fan of the Celts' arch-rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers - as they break down the trade for the top pick, the players both the Celtics and the Lakers should be looking at, and how they were taking the first signs of the NBA apocalypse currently gripping the league. If you want to know how an informed experts with loyalties unfiltered by green-tinted lenses are taking in all of the madness, make sure you listen to this pod.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Ainge went and did it. He traded the first-overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft less than a week before the big day. The news began to leak out Friday night that this deal with the Philadelphia 76ers was in the works, and it only took another day for the two teams to come to an agreement. We took a day to stew on the shocking revelation, and let it out last night on the podcast. Topher Lane and Mark Allison dive into their thoughtson the deal, what it means for the Boston Celtics immediate and long-term plans, and what the hell is going to happen Thursday night. They also get into the news that Paul George has told the Indiana Pacers he's out after next season, essentially forcing them to trade him for whatever they can get. Does it make sense for the Cs to take a shot at a possible one-year rental? They certainly have the assets; could the facilitate a deal to the Cleveland Cavaliers if it nets a solid return? I'm not sure I want to help the Cavs get any better. We even talked to Josh Horford, brother

This week, Luis Gonzalez and Justin Quinn break down how the 2017-18 cap situation will affect the teambuilding efforts of the Boston Celtics, and several other teams around the league long-term plans. They also get into some (mostly ineffective) attempts to come up with some nicknames for future and current Celts, touch on the NBA Draft and Summer League, and even get into a little bit on the NBA Finals. If you want to understand how league rules on contracts and rosters might shape what Boston does this offseason without memorizing the entire league's Collective Bargaining Agreement, this is the episode for you.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Mark Allison and Justin Quinn as they try and predict which current Celtics will still be on the roster come October, and which potential free agents might take their place. They also talk about Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball and other NBA Draft-related issues, and have a little fun at Lebron James' expense while recapping the NBA Finals. This episode even has dramatic readings of original poetry to remember our soon-to-be-former Celtic (we can only assume) Amir Johnson by our own Topher Lane. Trust us, it's the epic masterwork of the ages. Or at least humorous. You be the judge.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Luis Gonzalez and Justin Quinn take a quick look back at the 2016-17 season and Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals, and a preliminary dive into the MANY options the Boston Celtics have on their plate for what's shaping up to be one of the more exciting offseasons in living memory for Celtics fans. With a boatload of decisions to make and a ridiculous collection of assets at their disposal to grease the wheels, the roster could look very different come training camp, giving this pod - and the summer - a lot to chew on in the best possible way.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a nailbiting win almost no one expected, Topher Lane and Justin Quinn take a look back at what went a long way towards dispelling some of the sillier narratives floating around the NBA media of late. They also take a look at potential top pick options in the 2017 NBA Draft on the incredibly unlikely chances Danny Ainge and company make a surprise pick, or perhaps trade back a bit in the draft. Medical concerns with Isaiah Thomas and Guerschon Yabusele are also broken down (no pun intended), and of course the looming showdown at home is previewed in light of the recent life displayed by our Celts in this series.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luis Gonzalez and Justin Quinn take on the unwelcome tasks of recapping the first two losses in the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Cavs just before Game Three's epic comeback victory, as well as debunking the "worst #1 seed ever" narrative that's been used recently to describe the Celts. We recorded this before Game three yesterday, which went a LONG way to making our point for us in dramatic fashion. We also discuss how the recent All-NBA team announcements may affect Boston's summer teambuilding targets, and take a look at the club's bright future and great season.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Draft Lottery Special! Topher and Mark recorded this while watching the lottery Tuesday night so you get their initial reaction to the Celtics win as it happened! They talk who the C's should select at #1 (*cough* Fultz) and whether or not a trade could be in the cards now that we know they've landed the top spot.   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Justin Quinn, Topher Lane, Josh Coyne and a bunch of other guests as we recount the storied career of Boston Celtics legend and First Ballot Hall of Famer Paul Pierce, the "mother#&!% Truth". We cover the highlights (and one especially low moment) of his career, talk about his potential future in the league now that the era of Pierce as a player has drawn to an end, cover his recent words regarding Ray Allen's departure on Area 21, and take the pulse of fans around the league for good measure. This is our longest pod to date, chock full of all the content we could find to remember this Celtic great, so we hope you enjoy listening as much as we did making this.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/celtics-lab-nba-basketball-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices