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Celtics Beat

CLNS Media Sports Network 692 Episodes Oct 9, 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

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 4338 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 4105 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 4272 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 3709 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 4175 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 3662 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 3680 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 3987 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
689: Doc Rivers Was the Right Coach at the Right Time w/ Sean Grande
689: Doc Rivers Was the Right Coach at the Right Time w/ Sean Grande Aug 14, 2026 5082 Sean Grande is the Celtics play-by-play announcer for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to discuss the release of the C's 2026-2027 schedule, what the atmosphere might be like when Jaylen comes back to Boston, and why Doc Rivers is a no-doubt Hall of Famer. X: @SeanGrandepbp 5:27 Surprised that Boston-Philly doesn’t happen early in the season? 14:34 What to expect when
688: Celtics Eyeing Steph Curry? w/ Sam Sheehan
688: Celtics Eyeing Steph Curry? w/ Sam Sheehan Aug 7, 2026 3656 Sam Sheehan co-hosts the "You Know Ball" podcast. Sam joins the show to discuss why the Celtics will stay under the tax again this year, why trading for Steph Curry could be Boston's plan, and why we all owe an apology to Craig Breslow. X: @NBABabySecret 4:35 Jaylen trade manifested when Tatum got hurt 22:12 Celtics circling Steph Curry trade???  38:14 Boston signs Mitchell to two-wa
687: Could Paul George be a Better Fit Than Jaylen Brown w/ Brian Barrett
687: Could Paul George be a Better Fit Than Jaylen Brown w/ Brian Barrett Jul 30, 2026 4288 Brian Barrett hosts "Off The Pike" for Spotify and The Ringer Podcast Network. Barrett joins the program to discuss LeBron changing the balance of power in the Eastern Conference, whether PG could fit better than JB on the '26-27 Celtics, and why lineups will matter more than ever. X: @itsbrianbarrett 706 Does LeBron moving East change the power in the conference? 25:02 Does the League love
Boston's Biggest Question Entering New Celtics Season
Boston's Biggest Question Entering New Celtics Season Jul 24, 2026 3577 Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins host Adam Kaufman to discuss a starring role unlike any other for Jayson Tatum, Boston's improved front court, the newest challenge for head coach Joe Mazzulla, and how LeBron James' next decision will impact the Celtics. X: @StoolGreenie Celtics Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up

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