Winning Plays | Celtics & Nba Podcast

Brian, Michael and Rich break down the play of Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, Gordon Hayward and much more from the C's opening night lose to the Sixers. The guys also go around the NBA in the opening week to check on Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn, the Lakers' outlook and other surprises thus far.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Michael break down Jaylen Brown's four-year extension with the Celtics reached just hours before the deadline on Monday evening. The guys break down the structure of the deal, what it means for the coming season and how the C's long-term roster building is impacted now that Brown is locked up through the 2023-24 season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian, Michael and Rich break down the breakout performance by Carsen Edwards against the Cavs along with the play of Grant Williams, Tremont Waters, Javonte Green and Tacko Fall this preseason (3:00). The guys also preview the hierarchy in the East with a preseason edition of the power rankings (22:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian, Rich, and Michael open the latest podcast discussing the recent comments made by Al Horford about Kyrie Irving's free agency and his departure from the Celtics (3:00). They also dive into a Giannis vs. AD debate after Rich Paul's latest comments, check in on the progress of Markelle Fultz in Orlando, the Lakers' playoff prospects before diving into possible trades that may turn the Celtics into a contender this season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Michael discuss the Celtics-Hornets preseason opener on Sunday night, diving into the play of Robert Williams, the shot selection of Jayson Tatum, how much the rookies figure to contribute this season and the legend of Tacko Fall.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian, Michael and Rich kick off Celtics training camp by diving into five pressing questions about the C's next season including who should start, what rookies will play and what the future holds for Jaylen Brown.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian, Michael and Rich talk about the Celtics takeaways from the play of Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart on Team USA in the aftermath of a couple of losses. The guys also get into the Top 100 SI Rankings and where the Celtics fall in that mix compared to past seasons.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian, Michael and Rich discuss the play of Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart and Kemba Walker on Team USA before diving into Mike's latest column at SB Nation that suggests the Celtics go super-small at times with their best five players next season. Is this something they could get away with the Eastern Conference? The guys debate that, along with other potential closing options at the center spot.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian, Michael and Rich walk through the alternate reality of a Celtics team in 2019 if the team had never pulled the trigger on the Kyrie Irving deal, including unveiling a hypothetical starting five two years later. They also dissect the team's path now in the wake of the Irving deal not working out as planned.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael, Rich and Brian discuss the latest developments on Team USA with the current Celtics, some recent intriguing comments by Danny Ainge and Terry Rozier and play the 'What If' game with last year's Celtics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine dive into the latest comments from Jayson Tatum about his goals for the upcoming seasons and how attainable they are. The guys also go through some of the over/under win totals across the NBA and make some predictions about the league landscape.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine break down a busy week on the Celtics landscape capped by the introductions of Kemba Walker and Enes Kanter in Boston. The guys discuss Kanter's long-term future in Boston, Kemba Walker's fit, Jaylen Brown's upcoming free agency, the Al Horford tampering situation with the Sixers and parting thoughts on Kyrie Irving's departure.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb and guest host Ryan Bernardoni break down the strong play thus far by the Celtics' key prospects in summer league and rank the likelihood of each player's potential impact on the regular season next year. The guys also say goodbye to Guerschon Yabusele and analyze what type of upcoming roster move his waiving could signal  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb, Rich Levine and Michael Pina are live from Las Vegas to break down the aftermath of Kawhi Leonard's departure to LA and where the Celtics stand in the Eastern Conference hierarchy. They also dive into future building plans and the first impressions of Carsen Edwards, Grant Williams, Tacko Fall and much more from summer league.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine break down Al Horford's departure to the 76ers and whether Celtics had any chance to bring him back. They also dive into the Enes Kanter addition, the outlook of the East with Durant and Kyrie heading to Brooklyn before finishing up with some starting lineup talk.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine discuss the expected commitment from Kemba Walker and the options the Celtics have to explore now to fill a huge hole in the frontcourt with limited means.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine react to the latest rumors surrounding the C's expected pursuit of Kemba Walker and examine his fit in Boston (3:00), they also discuss other big money free agency options for the Celtics including Nikola Vucevic, D'Angelo Russell and Malcolm Brogdon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb and Michael Pina recap a busy night for the Celtics at the NBA Draft, why the C's traded away Aron Baynes and what paths the team can take now over the rest of the offseason.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb and Michael Pina dissect the future of Al Horford and the paths the Celtics could go down in their future. They also get into trade possibilities on draft night and three targets the Celtics could have on their radar if they stand pat with their picks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robb and Ryan Bernardoni react to the Lakers acquisition of Anthony Davis, wonder what it will take for the team to retain Al Horford and look at the long potential road ahead in team building, along with trade options for this offseason .  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices