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Matt Winer serves as host of NBA Gametime on NBAtv & Turner Sports. Twitter: @matt_winer 2:32 Was Cleveland Cavaliers v Boston Celtics the worst Conference Finals ever? 8:35 Are the Celts REALLY harder to guard than the Golden State Warriors? 11:07 New national vantage point of Boston after NBA Playoffs 16:09 How the Celts can beat the Cavs in 2018 21:35 Why 2017 was the best season in a decade 26:03 Value of experience in NBA Playoffs 31:50 THANKS YOUs for 2016-17 & contest giveaway Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, May 28th. Celtics Beat is presented by Zip Recruiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Vecenie hosts The Game Theory Podcast on CLNS Media and writes for Sporting News.  Twitter: @Sam_Vecenie 1:45 Message from Larry H. Russell 11:00 Cavs & Celtics talent gap 19:15 Can Boston do anything to slow LeBron James? 24:25 Why the Celts SHOULD NOT trade the #1 overall pick in NBA Draft 35:45 Do Celtics consider Lonzo Ball? 39:45 Listener question! Can Celtics sign a big-name free agent? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, May 21st. Celtics Beat is presented by Zip Recruiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Eagle serves as play-by-play for the NBA Playoffs on TNT, the NFL on CBS, March Madness, and is the voice of the Brooklyn Nets on the YES Network.   2:10 Game Six: Tip your cap to John Wall 5:00 Wizards role players are cold 9:30 Eagle: We’ll remember the final moments of this series 14:45 Avery Bradley isn’t getting enough recognition 25:00 Al Horford is a flat out winner 34:30 Keys for both teams for Game Seven Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, May 14th. Celtics Beat is presented by Zip Recruiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace Buckner covers the Washington Wizards for the Washington Post. Twitter: @CandaceDBuckner 1:13 How Wiz feel after Game 3 4:17 Why Bojan Bogdanovic is key going forward 8:27 What’s given Wiz rebounding advantage 15:08 Inside Boston-Washington bad blood 19:01 Wiz gameplan guarding Isaiah Thomas 24:36 Previewing Game 4 33:01 Who will win the series? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, May 7th. Celtics Beat is presented by Blue Apron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Beck writes for Bleacher Report. Twitter: @HowardBeck 1:52 Boston Celtics def. Chicago Bulls in six 4:07 Challenges presented by John Wall & Bradley Beal11:30 "What if..." Rajon Rondo was healthy?15:20 Why C's need Isaiah Thomas v Washington Wizards19:45 How the Toronto Raptors can beat the Cleveland Cavaliers34:30 Beck: Playing the San Antonio Spurs is like playing "Whack-a-Mole" Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 30th. Celtics Beat is presented by Blue Apron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Gorman is the voice of the Boston Celtics. Twitter: @celticsvoice 2:15 Kevin Garnett voicemail 4:27 Why the Celts are now favored to win the series 20:44 Mike Gorman live from Chicago Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 23rd. Celtics Beat is presented by Blue Apron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick is the President of BBall Breakdown and bballbreakdown.com. Twitter: @bballbreakdown 2:28 Chicago Bulls better WITHOUT Dwayne Wade? 7:03 Don’t trap Isaiah Thomas to slow down Boston Celtics O 14:17 Blueprint to Bulls offense 18:55 Keys to cracking Celtics defense 24:33 Worst #1 seed in NBA Playoffs history? 30:08 Strengths & weaknesses in Bulls D 32:00 Prediction & Eastern Conference outlook 38:11 Game 2 tickets giveaway Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 16th. Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave McMenamin is an NBA reporter for ESPN. Twitter: @mcten 0:22 Conclusion of Boston Celtics regular season 2:58 Blueprint to beat the Celtics 6:48 Why Boston will win a playoff series 9:39 NBA Playoffs Game 2 Ticket Giveaway 13:33 Is there a ceiling on Boston’s season? 16:48 Al Horford & Isaiah Thomas career struggles v Cleveland 23:40 Cavs’ regular season disinterest 29:52 What injury could Cavs not afford? 33:10 NBA playoffs schedule release Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 9th. Celtics Beat is presented by Blue Apron and SeatGeek.  Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Gotham is the President of the Boston Celtics. 0:22 Brad Stevens postgame v Magic 2:48 Celtics most clutch team in NBA? 6:00 The glaring flaws of Boston’s rim protection & bench 10:30 Cavs ticket giveaway 15:15 Honoring Ray Allen & 08 Celtics 20:07 Best nightly crowds in New Garden 26:14 Oncourt disappointments 30:02 Advertisements on jerseys and possibly parquet floor 38:12 Team President’s message to fans Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 2nd. Celtics Beat is presented by Blue Apron and SeatGeek.  Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Ryan authored Scribe: My Life in Sports and numerous other books after writing for the Boston Globe from 1968-2012. Twitter: @GlobeBobRyan 0:54 Isaiah Thomas locker room audio on Devin Booker’s 70 points 4:48 Larry Bird podcast 10:58 Ryan on Boston’s push for East #1 overall seed 14:49 Al Horford’s improved play 18:57 Comparisons to 2002 22:38 Top 5 favorite Celtics teams ever 25:18 How Marcus Smart & Kelly Olynyk remain net-plusses 30:21 Best players in NCAA Tournament 33:51 Miami Heat preview 37:27 Brad Stevens lack of long winning streaks Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 26th. Celtics Beat is presented by MyBookie.ag (CODE: CB50), and SeatGeek.  Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Lee writes for The Vertical on Yahoo! Sports.  Twitter: @MrMichaelLee. Chris Forsberg is the Boston Celtics beat reporter for The Worldwide Leader. Twitter: @ESPNForsberg 0:51 Fabled Al Horford criticism 5:48 Boston’s emerging D 11:10 Is there a path to NBA Finals? 17:49 Marcus Smart’s (very poor) shooting 23:00 Gerald Green the next Glen McDonald/Nate Robinson? 25:38 76ers trap game & prediction 28:39 NBA players complaining about scheduling 32:07 Wizards struggling defense & bench 36:48 Are Wiz & Celts darkhorse title contenders? 41:39 Washington as Boston’s worst matchup 46:17 Lee’s prediction for Celts-Wiz on 3/20 & playoffs Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 19th. Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, (CODE: CELTICSBEAT), MyBookie.ag (CODE: CB50), and SeatGeek.  Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leon Powe won a World Championship for the Boston Celtics in 2008 and was a five-year NBA veteran. Twitter: @Leon_Powe 0:25 Celtics get blown out in Denver after big win v Golden State Warriors 2:45 How Celts won the title in 2008 without a set rotation 6:40 Brad Stevens continued lineup experimentation 11:55 Why did Jaylen Brown struggle at Cal? 15:15 Powe consulting Danny Ainge on drafting Jaylen 18:00 Is coaching to blame for Boston’s poor rebounding? 23:12 Are the Chicago Bulls the worst matchup for Celts in NBA Playoffs? 27:35 Bulls PreGame & Prediction 30:40 Is Isaiah Thomas in a funk or tired? 34:30 Cavs v Celts Tickets Giveaway 35:56: MAILBAG: NCAA frosh w/ highest ceiling/Danny Ainge non-trades/Kelly Olynyk/Worst Celtics Regular Season Losses Ever BONUS: Worst President in United States history Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 12th. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper, (CODE: CELTICS), MyBookie.ag (CODE: CB50), and SeatGeek.  Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE

Ann Meyers Drysdale was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993 and is the Vice President of the Phoenix Suns as well as the team’s color commentator on FOX Sports Arizona.  Twitter: @AnnMeyers Sam Vecenie covers the NBA Draft & NCAA for The Sporting News, Vice and hosts The Game Theory Podcast on CLNS Radio. Twitter: @Sam_Vecenie 0:31 Were Celts vindicated not parting w/ #NetsPick? 4:23 How this draft is different from hyped 2014 class 5:52 Is Marcus Smart the best player from ‘14 Lottery? 10:12 Lonzo Ball v Markelle Fultz 15:36 Is Josh Jackson a bad fit in Boston? 20:40 Where #NetsPick ranks as an asset overall in NBA 22:22 Boston’s Top 4 Big Board 26:15 Emergence of Jaylen Brown 29:05 Al Horford’s struggles in low block 36:01 Suns PreGame 45:33 Why did Suns trade Isaiah Thomas? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 5th. Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, and SeatGeek.  Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your

Steve Bulpett serves as the Boston Celtics beat reporter for the Boston Herald. Twitter @SteveBHoop 0:25 Danny Ainge’s lucky non-moves 3:58 Why trading for Paul George makes no sense 8:24 Sources: Ainge hell-bent on preserving max salary slot to pursue certain player 13:00 Could Celtics trade Isaiah Thomas? 21:45 Why Boston did not pursue DeMarcus Cousins 27:19 Did Brad Stevens squash DMC deal? 31:10 Reasons Boston did not address rebounding & depth 35:50 Value of Jaylen Brown & ‘17 Nets pick 42:16 Magic Johnson taking over Lakers Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter.  Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 26th.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Pelton is an NBA analyst for ESPN. Twitter @kpelton Chris Forsberg is the Boston Celtics beat reporter for the Worldwide Leader. Twitter: @ESPNForsberg 0:53 Gary Payton for Ray Allen & famous NBA trade deadline deals 4:06 Jimmy Butler to Celts? 7:04 Where does 2017 Nets pick rank amongst all NBA trade assets? 11:40 Should Boston “go for it?” this year? 15:55 Best Boston trade chips (Jaylen Brown, 2018 Nets pick, Terry Rozier and more) 22:05 Pelton’s 3 best trades for Celtics 27:32 Ticket giveaway details 31:30 Is Boston’s home crowd best in NBA? 37:25 Is Isaiah Thomas a top-10 player? 40:01 How much will Al Horford contract impact Celtics cap? 46:15 Does Brad Stevens deserve credit for Boston’s success in short-rest situations? 49:32 Celts season ticket holder letter Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter.  Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 19th.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi

Serena Winters is the Los Angeles Lakers beat reporter for LakersNation.com and a contributor to Spectrum SportsNet. Twitter: @SerenaWinters  Derek Bodner hosts Sixers Beat on CLNS Radio and covers the Philadelphia 76ers and NBA Draft for DraftExpress.  Twitter: @DerekBodnerNBA  Bob Ryan is a longtime sports scribe for the Boston Globe. Twitter: @GlobeBobRyan   0:36 Celtics week & show synopsis 4:50 Does the NBA “need” Lakers/Celtics/Sixers to be good? 9:30 Primer of 76ers & Lakers 12:02 LHR on why Sixers will reach title contender status first 16:03 Bodner on LA 18:50 Winters on Boston 21:56 Why the Celts are in best position of all 25:25 How far away are Lakers? 32:15 Isaiah Thomas is really 5’7” 34:12 Are Celts a Jimmy Butler or Paul George away from contention? 41:35 Why Boston should not trade Nets pick 45:30 Is this roster a bridge group? 50:20 Is Isaiah Thomas having the best offensive season in Boston history?   Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and

Corey Maggette played 14 years in the NBA and currently the Basketball Operations Regional Liaison for the NBA. He also provides analysis for the Los Angeles Clippers on FOX Sports West.  Twitter: @Corey_Maggette 0:30 Carmelo Anthony to Boston Celtics? 3:45 Brad Stevens coaching NBA All Star Game & other misc. Celts storylines 5:40 Crowds at Boston Garden 7:37 Ticket giveaway details 9:20 Al Horford’s struggles in post 12:15 Are Celts due for a funk? 17:07 Jaylen Brown’s development and other positive breakthroughs 19:27 Paul Pierce Documentary 25:40 LA Clippers primer 27:30 Differences in Clipps w/o Chris Paul 32:05 Maggette on IT’s emergence 36:11 Can Clippers bigs take advantage of Boston? 37:20 Is LA leading Melo destination? 42:00 Prediction Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter.  Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, February 5th.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin McHale serves as an analyst for Turner Sports and is one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History and Three-Time World Champion Member of the Boston Celtics.  Adam Himmelsbach is the Celts beat reporter for The Boston Globe.  Twitter: @Adam Himmelsbach   0:20 GE Ads on Boston Celtics jerseys 4:35 Assessing Brad Stevens coaching 6:03 How did Stevens handle Marcus Smart incident? 8:50 Which Celtics player is Smart questioning? 10:45 How does Stevens hide Isaiah Thomas on defense? 14:41 Suggestions for Stevens in fixing C’s D 16:56 Why do Celts continue experimenting lineups this late in season? 21:45 Paul Pierce documentary on CLNS Radio 25:25 1986 Boston Celtics v 2017 Golden State Warriors 29:17 Does Kevin McHale have regrets playing through foot injury in ‘87? 32:45 Advice for Danny Ainge/Celts 37:27 Should Paul Pierce replace McHale on all-time Celtics team? 38:45 Final takes on McHale comments   Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter.

Sean Grande is the Boston Celtics radio play-by-play voice on 98.5 FM The Sports Hub.  Twitter: @SeanGrandePBP 1:07 Obscure Boston Celtics start-times 3:18 Formula and Tyler Zeller, James Young, Jordan Mickey, Demetrius Jackson 4:41 Gerald Green 6:56 Jaylen Brown 9:15 Jonas Jerebko 11:22 Terry Rozier 14:37 Amir Johnson 19:07 Kelly Olynyk 26:40 Marcus Smart 28:25 Jae Crowder 31:25 Al Horford 33:55 Isaiah Thomas 40:40 Avery Bradley Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter.  Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, January 22nd.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate Duncan hosts Dunc’d On and the Twitter NBA Show.  Twitter: @NateDuncanNBA. Chris Vivlamore is the Atlanta Hawks beat reporter for the AJC.  Twitter: @CVivlamoreAJC.  Kevin Pelton is an NBA analyst for ESPN. Twitter: @kpelton   1:25 Celtics-Pistons ticket giveaway 2:05 Has Al Horford lost a step? 3:30 Does Horford not want to play C? 8:05 Why the Hawks weren’t happy w/ Horford declining rebounding 11:45 Has Boston leapfrogged Atlanta in East? 15:15 What to make of Celtics clutch play? 24:30 Worst of Eastern Conference 28:25 Race for 8th playoff spot 31:48 Worst playoff series matchup for Celts 33:10 Second half risers? 37:50 % of C’s being in ECF 42:17 What Celts could use to move into upward in East 49:00 Celtics v Cavs? BONUS: Kevin Pelton on Marcus Smart Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, Audible, Casper, Blue Apron and Zip Recruiter.  Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, January 15th.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho