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Celtics Beat

CLNS Media Sports Network 692 episodes Nov 7, 2026

Celtics Beat is a weekly podcast devoted to the Boston Celtics and the wider NBA, published every week of the year without breaks. Host Adam Kaufman offers analysis and commentary on Celtics games, roster moves, and league storylines. The show also features interviews with well-known NBA players, coaches, media figures, and other personalities. Episodes are distributed through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and CLNS Media's own website and mobile app.

Episodes

701: Are the Celtics a Guy Short? w/ Keith Smith
701: Are the Celtics a Guy Short? w/ Keith Smith Nov 7, 2026 53:49 Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss Paul George's defensive acumen, Tatum's growth as a playmaker, and what Boston could financially do to improve the roster THIS year. X: @KeithSmithNBA 4:55 Philly vs Boston lining up to be a great early season test 9:46 Paul George for All-Defense? 23:27 Tatum is in FULL CONTROL 30:48 What moves can Boston do f
700: Details From the Jays' Messy Breakup w/ Sean Grande
700: Details From the Jays' Messy Breakup w/ Sean Grande Oct 30, 2026 1:12:20 Sean Grande is the play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the show to discuss the recent drama surrounding Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the seamless fit of Paul George, and why we all need to embrace the NBA Cup. X: @SeanGrandepbp 4:08 NBA fans still love Jays drama 9:30 Working the drama into the broadcast 31:27 Paul George has overdelivered so far 40:25
699: Tatum Opens Up About Split with Jaylen Brown w/ Gary Washburn
699: Tatum Opens Up About Split with Jaylen Brown w/ Gary Washburn Oct 24, 2026 1:12:40 Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss Jayson Tatum's remarks about the Boston Celtics trading Jaylen Brown, the lack of production from the center position, and what the Eastern Conference looks like after two games. X: @Gwashburnglobe 3:10 Tatum’s monologue on friction w/ Jaylen 16:22 Big 3 C’s can show us how to squash beef 28:16 Gu
698: New Additions SHINE in Celtics Preseason w/ Dan Greenberg
698: New Additions SHINE in Celtics Preseason w/ Dan Greenberg Oct 16, 2026 1:08:36 Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the rest of the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to discuss the C's preseason success, the fit of Paul George and Mitchell Robinson, and Payton Pritchard's extension. X: @StoolGreenie 5:28 Boston has dominated the margins during the preseason minus 24:27 Paul George’s fit with Tatum is apparent  36:50 Celtics proving they
697: Will Celtics be the BEST Rebounding Team in NBA? w/ Brian Barrett
697: Will Celtics be the BEST Rebounding Team in NBA? w/ Brian Barrett Oct 9, 2026 1:12:18 Brian Barrett hosts the "Off the Pike" podcast for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to discuss the Celtics win over the Cavaliers in the team's first preseason game, why Devin Carter will earn the last roster spot, and why rebounding is the answer Boston is looking for to help with cold shooting nights. X: @itsbrianbarrett 4:02 Devin Carter?!?! 12:24 Celtics dominate offensiv
696: Another Queta Leap Coming in 26/27? w/ Ben Rohrbach
696: Another Queta Leap Coming in 26/27? w/ Ben Rohrbach Oct 2, 2026 1:08:25 Ben Rohrbach (formerly Yahoo! Sports) covers the Boston Celtics on his new substack "Parquet Post". Ben joins the program to chat about the main storylines coming out of C's camp and who needs to emerge this year for Boston to elevate themselves. X: @brohrbach 2:58 Biggest takeaway from Media Day 19:30 Expectations for Pritchard 37:46 Getting PG should make White’s job easier 47:15
695: Why Payton Pritchard Could Turn Down Extension w/ Keith Smith
695: Why Payton Pritchard Could Turn Down Extension w/ Keith Smith Sep 25, 2026 1:11:12 Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics roster heading into training camp, Payton Pritchard's looming extension, and who should end up in the C's starting five. X: @KeithSmithNBA 4:53 Reset of the roster heading into camp 20:53 Will people come around on Celtics shrewd moves? 36:55 What does Pritchard’s extension look like? 50:42 P
694: Celtics Can be DOMINANT on Both Ends w/ Dan Greenberg
694: Celtics Can be DOMINANT on Both Ends w/ Dan Greenberg Sep 18, 2026 1:01:49 Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the show to discuss Paul George's and Mike Conley's introductions, the math in favor of the Celtics, and Boston's potential secret weapon. X: @StoolGreenie 3:00 Public starting to believe in Paul George 21:51 Notes from George/Conley press conference 40:22 Mitch Robinson might be the perfect fit for Bos
693: Can Celtics Fans Separate Paul George From Jaylen Brown? w/ Sean Grande
693: Can Celtics Fans Separate Paul George From Jaylen Brown? w/ Sean Grande Sep 12, 2026 1:09:35 Sean Grande is the voice of the Boston Celtics for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to discuss being a C's historian, how the Jaylen Brown trade can be viewed as a success, and why the Paul George-Mitchell Robinson press conference took so long to announce. X: @SeanGrandepbp 4:14 Being a historian of the Celtics 19:45 Barometer of whether the Jaylen trade is a succes
692: Could the Celtics EXTEND Paul George w/ Brian Barrett
692: Could the Celtics EXTEND Paul George w/ Brian Barrett Sep 4, 2026 1:01:02 Brian Barrett covers the Boston Celtics for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to discuss the ramifications of the punishments levied against the Los Angeles Clippers, the future of Jaylen Brown's extension, and whether Boston could actually extend Paul George beyond 2027/2028. X: @itsbrianbarett 6:35 2028 Clippers pick still has serious value 16:24 Do Clippers penalties change
691: How Mitchell Robinson COULD BE the Next TimeLord w/ Bobby Manning
691: How Mitchell Robinson COULD BE the Next TimeLord w/ Bobby Manning Aug 27, 2026 1:01:20 Bobby Manning covers the Boston Celtics and the rest of the NBA for CLNS Media, and is a co-host of The Garden Report. Bobby joins the show to discuss the C's overseas competing internationally, how Mitchell Robinson factors into Boston's plans, and what Payton Pritchard is working on this offseason. X: @RealBobManning 4:04 Most rosters feel set at this point 8:35 What to look for in these i
490: Why Paul George Could Define Celtics Future w/ Bobby Krivitsky
490: Why Paul George Could Define Celtics Future w/ Bobby Krivitsky Aug 22, 2026 1:06:27 Bobby Krivitsky covers the Boston Celtics for Hardwood Houdini and for Forbes. Bobby joins the program to discuss what he expects out of Boston this year, why Paul George could be the main character of the season, and which C's PG (of last 20 years) is the best? X: @BobbyKrivitsky 3:34 Big reasons to be optimistic about Celtics regular season 21:32 Queta is DEFINITELY starting at C this year

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