Nicole Yang, Tom Westerholm, and Chris Grenham break down the Boston Celtics in this Blue Wire Podcast.
Reasons to be positive about the Celtics w/ Sam Sheehan
Tom Westerholm and Nicole Yang discuss why the Celtics can still win 48 games (maybe) with Sam Sheehan.
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1/10/2022 • 45 minutes, 41 seconds
Instant takeaways as the Celtics lose to the Knicks at the buzzer
Tom Westerholm, Chris Grenham and Nicole Yang discuss what the Celtics' latest batch of frustrating losses mean, as well as Ime Udoka's postgame comments.
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1/7/2022 • 43 minutes, 46 seconds
Takeaways from the Clippers and Timberwolves (what is happening?)
Tom Westerholm and Chris Grenham talk about the Celtics. Rock bottom doesn't exist.
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12/31/2021 • 33 minutes, 3 seconds
Should the Celtics trade Dennis Schröder?
Tom Westerholm and Chris Grenham discuss Danny Ainge's new gig, one the Celtics' best wins of the season and recent noise about trading Dennis Schröder.
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12/16/2021 • 32 minutes, 32 seconds
The next two weeks could define the Celtics' season (with Brian Robb)
With Jaylen Brown about to return, Tom Westerholm and Brian Robb discuss what the Celtics need from him as well as how the next two weeks could define the season.
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12/13/2021 • 23 minutes, 47 seconds
The Celtics are a flat circle
Tom Westerholm and Chris Grenham take a victory lap on Brandon Boston and discuss the Celtics' recent - and very familiar - struggles.
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12/10/2021 • 41 minutes, 31 seconds
Are you bullish or bearish on the Celtics?
The group shares whether they are bullish or bearish on the Celtics.
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11/30/2021 • 22 minutes, 3 seconds
Why is Jayson Tatum struggling? Plus takeaways from the Celtics' weekend
Tom Westerholm and Chris Grenham react to the Celtics' games over the weekend, which included a narrow win over the short-handed Bucks and another big lead blown in a loss to the Cavaliers.
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11/15/2021 • 32 minutes, 48 seconds
The Celtics are good again (at defense).
Tom Westerholm and Chris Grenham briefly compare the Celtics to a Big Mouth character. They also talk about the Celtics' win over the Raptors, the improved defense and Jayson Tatum's passing.
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11/12/2021 • 25 minutes, 46 seconds
The Celtics aren't going to trade Jaylen Brown for Ben Simmons (w/ Brian Robb)
Tom Westerholm and MassLive's Brian Robb discuss the Jaylen Brown / Ben Simmons chatter, as well as the Celtics' resurgence over the weekend.
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11/8/2021 • 32 minutes, 17 seconds
Marcus Smart calls out Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown
Tom Westerholm and Chris Grenham discuss the struggles of the ceaselessly dramatic Celtics after they blew a big lead against the Bulls on Monday.
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11/2/2021 • 31 minutes, 58 seconds
The Celtics lost to the Wizards again (with Brian Robb)
The Celtics lost to the Wizards for a second time in a row. How worried should fans be with the 2-4 start?
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11/1/2021 • 31 minutes, 37 seconds
Instant reactions to Game 1 of the Gino Time Super Bowl (Celtics-Wizards)
Tom and Chris react to the Celtics' ugly loss to the Wizards.
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10/28/2021 • 29 minutes, 8 seconds
Some early positives and negatives about the Celtics
The group shares some positive and negative things about the Celtics through their first three games. This episode was recorded before Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets.
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10/25/2021 • 29 minutes, 59 seconds
Instant reactions to the Celtics' season opener
The group reacts to the Celtics' season-opening, double-overtime 138-134 loss to the New York Knicks.
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10/21/2021 • 24 minutes, 26 seconds
Checking in with the Celtics after their third preseason game
The group shares their takeaways after the Celtics lost to the Orlando Magic, 103-102, in their third preseason game.
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10/14/2021 • 30 minutes, 20 seconds
Should Dennis Schröder start?
Tom and Chris are joined by Brian Robb of MassLive.com to discuss which players might comprise the rotation and, more specifically, whether Dennis Schröder should start.
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10/7/2021 • 22 minutes, 3 seconds
Instant reactions to the Celtics' preseason opener
Tom and Chris share their takeaways from the Celtics' 98-97 win over the Orlando Magic in their preseason opener.
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10/5/2021 • 19 minutes, 13 seconds
4 questions the Celtics will answer by the end of training camp
The group discusses four important questions that the Celtics will answer during training camp and the preseason.
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9/30/2021 • 25 minutes, 6 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics Media Day
The group begins by addressing comments from players, Brad Stevens, and Ime Udoka on the vaccine. Then, (13:06), they discuss everything else the Celtics had to say on Media Day.
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9/28/2021 • 31 minutes, 35 seconds
Handing out superlatives for the Celtics' upcoming season
The group decides on a number of superlatives, including MVP, MIP, best quote, best dressed, and more.
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9/27/2021 • 33 minutes, 1 second
The 5 biggest questions about Jaylen Brown this season
Tom and Chris are joined by Brian Robb of MassLive.com to discuss the five biggest questions facing Jaylen Brown this season.
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9/24/2021 • 27 minutes, 30 seconds
One last discussion about Bradley Beal, Zach LaVine, and the Celtics' 2022 offseason
The group discusses what happens if the Celtics strike out on Bradley Beal or Zach LaVine next offseason.
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9/23/2021 • 22 minutes, 50 seconds
The 5 biggest questions about Jayson Tatum this season
Tom and Chris discuss the five biggest questions surrounding Jayson Tatum this season and how they impact the Celtics.
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9/21/2021 • 25 minutes
Breaking down the Celtics' depth chart at wing and center
Tom and Chris discuss the Celtics' options this season both at the wing and center positions.
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9/18/2021 • 25 minutes, 16 seconds
Breaking down the Celtics' depth chart at guard
Tom and Chris discuss possible starters among the Celtics' guards, as well as who is at the end of the depth chart.
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9/14/2021 • 27 minutes, 37 seconds
Reacting to the Juwan Morgan signing and grading the Celtics' offseason
Brian Robb of MassLive.com joins Tom and Chris to discuss the signing of Juwan Morgan and grade the Celtics' offseason thus far.
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9/9/2021 • 23 minutes, 21 seconds
An early ranking of the Eastern Conference
The group ranks the Eastern Conference into tiers and discuss where the Celtics fit in.
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9/7/2021 • 33 minutes, 54 seconds
Hello to Juancho Hernangómez + goodbye to Kris Dunn, Carsen Edwards, and Tacko Fall
The group discusses the Celtics trade for Juancho Hernangómez as well as the departures of Kris Dunn, Carsen Edwards, and Tacko Fall.
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9/6/2021 • 27 minutes, 38 seconds
Reactions to Rob Williams's + Josh Richardson's extensions
Tom and Chris react to the Celtics signing Rob Williams and Josh Richardson to extensions.
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8/31/2021 • 26 minutes, 9 seconds
Exploring a potential pursuit of Zach LaVine
The group discusses the possibility of pursuing Zach LaVine in free agency next offseason. This episode was recorded prior to Marcus Smart signing his extension.
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8/20/2021 • 17 minutes, 13 seconds
Instant reactions to the Celtics' clunker in the summer league championship
Tom and Chris are joined by Brian Robb to discuss the Celtics 100-67 loss to the Sacramento Kings in the Summer League championship game.
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8/18/2021 • 16 minutes, 29 seconds
Emergency pod (with John Karalis): Marcus Smart signed an extension
Tom and John Karalis of the Locked On Celtics podcast discuss Marcus Smart's four-year, $77 million extension.
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8/17/2021 • 17 minutes, 53 seconds
Appreciating the summer of Payton Pritchard
The group discusses the Summer of PP, headlined by his 92 points in a Pro-Am game. (This episode was recorded before Payton Pritchard tweeted that he plans to be back in Las Vegas for the Summer League championship on Tuesday.)
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8/16/2021 • 19 minutes, 31 seconds
Instant reactions to the undefeated Celtics' third summer league game
Tom and Chris react to the Celtics' third summer league win, discussing the performances of Payton Pritchard, Aaron Nesmith, Sam Hauser, and others.
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8/13/2021 • 28 minutes, 10 seconds
Another offseason grab bag
Nicole and Tom discuss a variety of topics, such as Danny Ainge hanging out with Brad Stevens and Ime Udoka, Udoka's comments about Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum as facilitators, and what the Celtics might do with their final roster spot.
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8/12/2021 • 22 minutes, 58 seconds
Instant reactions to the Dennis Schröder signing + the Celtics' second summer league game
The group reacts to the Dennis Schröder signing as well as the 2-0 Celtics' second summer league game.
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8/11/2021 • 22 minutes, 35 seconds
Let's talk Dennis Schröder, Kris Dunn, and the Celtics' options at point guard
The group talks about Dennis Schröder, Kris Dunn, and the Celtics' options at point guard. They also discuss the recent photo of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum together in Las Vegas.
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8/10/2021 • 23 minutes, 56 seconds
Instant reactions (with Brian Robb) to the Celtics' first summer league game
Tom and Brian Robb of MassLive.com review the performances of Yam Madar, Romeo Langford, Aaron Nesmith, Peyton Pritchard, Carsen Edwards, and others in the Celtics' first summer league game.
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8/9/2021 • 15 minutes, 19 seconds
Are the Celtics better than the Wizards?
Inspired by a question from a listener (@CfbhoopsA), the group debates whether the Celtics have a better roster than the Wizards.
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8/6/2021 • 25 minutes, 15 seconds
Instant reactions to the Celtics' first signing of free agency: Enes Kanter
The Celtics have finally made a move. Tom and Nicole react to the news that Enes Kanter will be back in Boston, as well as the news that Kemba Walker has signed with the New York Knicks.
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8/5/2021 • 16 minutes, 49 seconds
The Celtics are forging ahead with their very apparent new plan
Brian Robb of MassLive.com joins Tom and Nicole to review Day 2 of free agency, another day in which the Celtics made no signings.
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8/4/2021 • 22 minutes, 35 seconds
Goodbye, Evan Fournier: Instant reactions to the Celtics' first day of free agency
The group reacts to Day 1 of free agency, from Evan Fournier signing with the New York Knicks to the Celtics standing pat. This episode was recorded before Semi Ojeleye signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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8/3/2021 • 27 minutes, 33 seconds
Will Javonte Green be back in Boston? + a look at the Celtics' approach to free agency
Tom and Nicole share an update about Javonte Green, before assessing the Celtics' approach to free agency, which begins Monday at 6 p.m.
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8/2/2021 • 21 minutes, 1 second
Tristan Thompson is out, Josh Richardson is in
Tom and Brian Robb of MassLive.com discuss the Celtics' pair of trades on Friday.
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7/31/2021 • 17 minutes, 50 seconds
Instant reactions to the Celtics' draft night
The group reacts to the Celtics' selection with the No. 45 pick, Juhann Begarin, as well as other tidbits of news that emerged from draft night.
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7/31/2021 • 22 minutes, 41 seconds
Should the Celtics trade for Bradley Beal?
The group discusses whether the Celtics should trade for Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal.
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7/26/2021 • 34 minutes, 21 seconds
The case for and against 12 draft prospects at No. 45
Tom and Chris share their thoughts on 12 prospects that might be available at the 45th overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft.
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7/21/2021 • 41 minutes, 21 seconds
An offseason grab bag
The group goes through a variety of offseason topics in this episode's grab bag.
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7/20/2021 • 24 minutes, 3 seconds
What's the deal with Yam Madar?
The group discusses Yam Madar, the Celtics' 47th overall pick in the 2020 draft, and his potential.
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7/16/2021 • 25 minutes, 7 seconds
Checking in on Team USA
The group reviews Team USA's performance through two games — this episode was recorded before the win over Argentina — and also discusses Jayson Tatum's latest comments on Jaylen Brown.
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7/14/2021 • 28 minutes, 28 seconds
It's tampering season
The group discusses all the tampering that may happen/is happening with Team USA.
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7/10/2021 • 28 minutes, 49 seconds
Discussing a few of the most upvoted posts on the Celtics subreddit
The group discusses some of the most popular posts on the Celtics subreddit (www.reddit.com/r/bostonceltics), touching on Yam Madar, Team USA, and the upcoming NBA draft.
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7/7/2021 • 22 minutes, 50 seconds
Quick reactions to Ime Udoka's introductory press conference
The group shares their thoughts on Ime Udoka's introductory press conference.
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6/29/2021 • 18 minutes, 19 seconds
What would a trade package for Damian Lillard look like?
The group discusses Damian Lillard's status with the Portland Trail Blazers and whether the Celtics should pursue a trade for the All-Star point guard.
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6/28/2021 • 29 minutes, 50 seconds
Instant reactions to the Ime Udoka hire + Al Horford's press conference
The group reacts to the Celtics hiring Ime Udoka as head coach and also discuss Al Horford's (re-)introductory press conference.
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6/25/2021 • 21 minutes, 29 seconds
Taking a look at the rest of Brad Stevens's offseason to-do list
The group discusses what else Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens needs to get done this offseason.
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6/23/2021 • 23 minutes, 38 seconds
More thoughts on the Kemba Walker-Al Horford trade
The group discusses Brad Stevens's press conference following the Kemba Walker-Al Horford trade.
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6/22/2021 • 26 minutes, 49 seconds
Instant reactions to the Kemba Walker-Al Horford trade
While in Minnesota and Iowa, respectively, Nicole and Tom share some quick, initial reactions to the Kemba Walker-Al Horford trade. The group will be back with more in-depth thoughts on the trade soon.
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6/19/2021 • 19 minutes, 9 seconds
Thoughts on Jayson Tatum playing for Team USA and getting snubbed from All-NBA
The group discusses Jayson Tatum's plans to play for Team USA in the Olympics this summer as well as his recent snub from the All-NBA teams.
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6/17/2021 • 19 minutes, 50 seconds
A quick update on the coaching search and Kemba Walker
The group discusses the latest names to be included in the search for a new head coach as well as the report involving Kemba Walker.
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6/14/2021 • 20 minutes, 28 seconds
Should the Celtics trade for Damian Lillard or Kristaps Porzingis?
The group discusses the recent trade buzz involving Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers and Kristaps Porzingis of the Dallas Mavericks.
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6/8/2021 • 31 minutes, 15 seconds
A rundown of potential candidates to replace Brad Stevens
The group shares leftover thoughts on the Celtics' big front-office shakeup and then reviews some top candidates to replace Brad Stevens at head coach. Leave us a voicemail: 978-254-1707.
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6/7/2021 • 31 minutes, 42 seconds
Reflecting on Danny Ainge's tenure as Celtics GM (with John Karalis)
John Karalis of the Boston Sports Journal joins the show to look back on Danny Ainge's 18-year tenure as Celtics president of basketball operations. Part 2 of the show can be found in the Locked On Celtics feed.
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6/4/2021 • 32 minutes, 53 seconds
Instant reactions to the Celtics' decision to promote Brad Stevens
The group reacts to the shocking development that Brad Stevens has been promoted to president of basketball operations following Danny Ainge's retirement.
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6/3/2021 • 25 minutes, 26 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Nets Game 5
Tom and Chris react to the Celtics' season-ending loss to the Brooklyn Nets in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. (This episode was recorded after the game. We will have another episode reacting to the front office/coaching changes.)
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6/2/2021 • 17 minutes, 23 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Nets Game 4
The group reacts to the Celtics' loss to the Brooklyn Nets in their first-round playoff series.
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6/1/2021 • 33 minutes, 17 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Nets Game 3
Tom and Chris react to the Celtics' win over the Brooklyn Nets in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.
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5/29/2021 • 25 minutes, 49 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Nets Game 2
The group discusses the Celtics getting blown out in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets.
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5/26/2021 • 26 minutes, 56 seconds
Sam Sheehan discusses his experience at Game 1 of Celtics-Nets
SamSheehan (@NiceSheehan) discusses his experience at Celtics-Nets Game 1, but first: SamSheehanNBA also joins the show to discuss his report on what's going on with the Utah Jazz.
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5/25/2021 • 31 minutes, 48 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Nets Game 1
The group discusses the Celtics' loss to the Brooklyn Nets in their first-round playoff series.
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5/23/2021 • 33 minutes, 56 seconds
Celtics-Nets series preview with Kristian Winfield
Kristian Winfield, Brooklyn Nets beat reporter of the New York Daily News, joins the show to preview the Celtics-Nets first-round playoff series.
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5/21/2021 • 28 minutes, 33 seconds
Instant reactions to the Celtics-Wizards play-in game
The group discusses the Celtics' win over the Washington Wizards to clinch the seventh seed in the playoffs.
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5/19/2021 • 37 minutes, 36 seconds
Previewing the Celtics-Wizards play-in game
The group discusses what's up next for the Celtics, including their play-in game against the Washington Wizards and their potential first-round series.
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5/17/2021 • 26 minutes, 8 seconds
Discussing the current state of the Celtics (with Sam Packard)
Sam "Jam" Packard of The Athletic joins the show to discuss the Celtics' second straight loss to the Miami Heat and where the team goes from here.
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5/12/2021 • 33 minutes, 55 seconds
Instant reactions to Jaylen Brown's season-ending injury
The group discusses the latest blow to the Celtics: Jaylen Brown will miss the remainder of the season with a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist.
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5/11/2021 • 21 minutes, 19 seconds
Trying to maintain a healthy perspective on this season (with Riffs Man)
Ryan Hebert (@Riffs_Man) joins the show to introduce his upcoming event, The Peoples Tommy Point Charity Drive For 18, and break down the Celtics' loss to the Miami Heat.
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5/10/2021 • 34 minutes, 31 seconds
Reactions to Celtics-Blazers
The group reacts to the Celtics' tough loss Sunday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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5/3/2021 • 26 minutes, 56 seconds
Nicole Kornet
Nicole interviews Nicole Kornet, older sister of Celtics center Luke Kornet.
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5/1/2021 • 29 minutes, 59 seconds
What to make of these inconsistent Celtics?
The group shares its thoughts on the 33-30 Celtics and what to make of their inconsistencies at this point in the season. Leave us a voicemail: (978) 254-1707.
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4/29/2021 • 23 minutes, 5 seconds
Reactions to the Celtics' last 3 games
The group reacts to the Celtics' last three games (vs. Phoenix, @ Brooklyn, and @ Charlotte).
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4/26/2021 • 36 minutes, 48 seconds
Reasons to be optimistic and pessimistic about the Celtics (with John Karalis)
John Karalis of Locked On Celtics and Boston Sports Journal joins Nicole and Tom to discuss reasons to be pessimistic about the Celtics. Part 2 of the episode, in which the group discusses reasons to be optimistic, can be found in the Locked On Celtics feed. Leave us a voicemail: (978) 254-1707.
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4/21/2021 • 24 minutes, 51 seconds
Mailbag: Answering your questions about the Celtics
The group answers questions about the Celtics submitted by listeners. Leave us a voicemail: (978) 254-1707.
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4/20/2021 • 32 minutes, 27 seconds
Reactions to the Jabari Parker signing + takeaways from the undefeated road trip
The group shares its thoughts on the recent Jabari Parker signing as well as some takeaways from the Celtics' 3-0 road trip. Leave us a voicemail: (978) 254-1707.
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4/17/2021 • 33 minutes, 16 seconds
Ben Golliver
Ben Golliver, national NBA reporter for the Washington Post, joins Nicole and Chris to discuss his new book, "Bubbleball: Inside the NBA's Fight to Save a Season," as well as his thoughts on the Celtics this season.
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4/16/2021 • 33 minutes, 18 seconds
Eating crow for some of our previous Celtics takes
The group acknowledges that the Celtics may not be as bad as initially expected.
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4/15/2021 • 19 minutes, 21 seconds
Are the Celtics actually good now? (with Sam Sheehan)
Sam Sheehan (now @NiceSheehan, formerly @SamSheehan) joins the show to discuss the Celtics' win over the Denver Nuggets and more.
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4/12/2021 • 33 minutes, 42 seconds
What to make of the Celtics after yet another loss?
The group reacts to Danny Ainge's latest comments on "Toucher and Rich" as well as another Celtics loss.
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4/2/2021 • 27 minutes, 30 seconds
Instant reactions to the Celtics' moves at the trade deadline
Tom and Chris Grenham of Forbes break down the moves the Celtics made at the trade deadline.
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3/26/2021 • 33 minutes, 19 seconds
So... What should the Celtics do moving forward?
The group discusses Danny Ainge's most recent radio interview and then weighs buying vs. selling at the trade deadline and beyond.
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3/19/2021 • 35 minutes, 44 seconds
Another quick rundown of potential trade targets
Chris Grenham of Forbes joins the show to review some of the latest trade rumors involving the Celtics.
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3/16/2021 • 25 minutes, 43 seconds
An early overview of some first-round draft prospects
Ahead of the NCAA Tournament, Chris Grenham of Forbes joins the show to hand out roses to first-round draft prospects.
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3/15/2021 • 50 minutes, 5 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Nets (with Chris Grenham)
Chris Grenham of Forbes joins the show to break down the Celtics' loss to the Nets on Thursday night.
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3/12/2021 • 30 minutes, 18 seconds
Delayed reactions to the All-Star festivities (with Chris Grenham)
Chris Grenham of Forbes joins the show to discuss the NBA's All-Star Sunday.
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3/9/2021 • 37 minutes, 21 seconds
A quick rundown of potential trade targets (with Chris Grenham)
Chris Grenham of Forbes joins the show to discuss some of the most popular trade targets linked to the Celtics.
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3/6/2021 • 32 minutes, 22 seconds
Checking the Celtics’ temperature after two straight wins (with Chris Grenham)
Chris Grenham of Forbes joins the show to discuss the Celtics' win over the Washington Wizards and where the team stands now.
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3/1/2021 • 33 minutes, 58 seconds
The Riffs Man explains why he is done with the Time Lord nickname
Tom is joined by @Riffs_Man, the originator of the Time Lord nickname, who explains why he prefers people no longer use it.
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2/22/2021 • 35 minutes, 43 seconds
Instant reactions to the Celtics' latest meltdown
Nicole and Tom react to the Celtics blowing a 24-point lead against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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2/22/2021 • 32 minutes, 16 seconds
Reacting to Danny Ainge's latest comments about Celtics (with Brian Robb)
Brian Robb of the Winning Plays podcast and Mass Live joins the show to react to Danny Ainge's interview on Toucher and Rich.
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2/19/2021 • 33 minutes, 23 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Nuggets (with Jared Weiss)
Jared Weiss of The Athletic joins the show to react to the Celtics' bounceback win over the Denver Nuggets and discuss how the team should use the TPE.
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2/17/2021 • 38 minutes, 5 seconds
Instant overreactions to the Celtics' worst loss of the season
Nicole and Tom discuss the Celtics' abysmal performance against the Wizards and what that means for the team moving forward.
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2/15/2021 • 33 minutes, 54 seconds
Sifting through the Celtics subreddit (with Chris Grenham)
Chris Grenham of Forbes joins the show to review some of the Celtics' subreddit most popular recent posts, sharing thoughts on possible trade targets, Tristan Thompson, concern level for the team, and more.
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2/9/2021 • 37 minutes, 28 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Sixers
Nicole and Tom react to the Celtics' 117-109 loss to the Sixers in Philly.
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1/21/2021 • 30 minutes, 42 seconds
Taking stock of the Celtics (with John Karalis)
John Karalis joins Nicole and Tom to take stock of where the Celtics are right now, 12 games into the season. Part 2 of the conversation will be available in the Locked On Celtics podcast feed.
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1/19/2021 • 31 minutes, 5 seconds
Assessing the NBA's mounting coronavirus concerns (with Sam Sheehan)
@SamSheehanNBA briefly addresses his recent controversial tweet, and then @SamSheehan (not the same person) joins Nicole and Tom to discuss the NBA's mounting coronavirus concerns (5:01).
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1/11/2021 • 32 minutes, 1 second
Impressions from the Celtics' first 5 games
Jared Weiss of The Athletic joins the show to review the Celtics' first five games of the season, sharing his thoughts on Jaylen Brown's emergence, Payton Pritchard's transition to the NBA, the development of Robert Williams, whether the Celtics should trade for James Harden, and more.
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12/31/2020 • 51 minutes, 55 seconds
Should the Celtics trade for James Harden?
Nicole and Tom discuss whether the Celtics should pursue James Harden of the Houston Rockets. (This episode was recorded before Harden scored 44 points in his season debut.)
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12/27/2020 • 52 minutes, 8 seconds
Instant reactions (with Chris Grenham) to the Celtics-Bucks season opener
Tom is joined by Chris Grenham of Forbes to react to the Celtics' season-opening win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
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12/24/2020 • 41 minutes, 5 seconds
Instant (over)reactions to the Celtics-Sixers preseason opener
Nicole and Tom react to Boston's first preseason game, a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
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12/16/2020 • 26 minutes, 59 seconds
An early look at the 2021 NBA Draft
Chris Grenham of Forbes joins the show to discuss the best prospects in the 2021 NBA Draft, as well as some (way too early) options for the Celtics.
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12/12/2020 • 43 minutes, 28 seconds
What might the Celtics do with the TPE?
Nicole and Tom react to the Celtics securing a traded player exception, and then Jared Weiss of the Athletic joins the show to share his thoughts on the team's offseason (24:15).
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12/1/2020 • 45 minutes, 36 seconds
Instant reactions (with Chris Grenham) to the Celtics' draft night
Chris Grenham of Forbes joins the show to react to the Celtics' moves in the 2020 NBA Draft.
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11/19/2020 • 37 minutes, 17 seconds
Reacting to the latest Gordon Hayward news
Sam "Jam" Packard of The Athletic joins the show to react to the Celtics and Gordon Hayward pushing back his player option deadline, along with the Buck trading for Jrue Holiday. Later, at 32:30, Sam checks in on which draft prospects are considered cool and ranks his coolest Celtics.
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11/18/2020 • 43 minutes, 31 seconds
Finalizing Tom's Big Board for the Celtics
Chris Grenham of Forbes joins the show to briefly discuss the rumors involving James Harden before helping Tom finalize his Big Board for the Celtics (12:30).
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11/17/2020 • 38 minutes, 51 seconds
What will happen with Gordon Hayward?
Sam Sheehan joins the show to discuss the future of Gordon Hayward, who has a player option for the final year of his contract with the Celtics.
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11/9/2020 • 35 minutes, 35 seconds
Will the Celtics move up in the draft?
Chris Grenham of Forbes joins the show to discuss whether the Celtics will move up in the upcoming NBA draft and what the team might do with some of its later-round picks.
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11/4/2020 • 30 minutes, 47 seconds
Handing out roses to draft prospects (with Chris Grenham)
Chris Grenham of Forbes joins the show to "hand out roses" to draft prospects. The first six groupings of prospects are based on position, while the last four are based on mock draft projections specifically for the Celtics.
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10/16/2020 • 33 minutes, 26 seconds
Would you rather? (with John Karalis)
John Karalis joins the show to answer some Would You Rather questions about the Celtics offseason.
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10/13/2020 • 28 minutes, 34 seconds
One piece of homework for each player on the roster
Nicole and Tom give each member of the Celtics' roster a piece of homework for the offseason.
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10/6/2020 • 37 minutes, 19 seconds
Our first look at the Celtics' offseason
Sam Sheehan joins the show to share his thoughts on the Celtics' offseason plans.
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10/2/2020 • 44 minutes, 26 seconds
Delayed reactions to Celtics-Heat Game 6
Nicole and Tom react to the Celtics' season-ending loss to the Miami Heat in the conference finals.
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9/28/2020 • 27 minutes, 21 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Heat Game 4
Nicole and Tom react to the Celtics' loss in Game 4 of the conference finals.
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9/24/2020 • 22 minutes, 26 seconds
Delayed reactions to Celtics-Heat Game 3
Nicole and Tom react to the Celtics' win over the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the conference finals.
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9/20/2020 • 26 minutes, 3 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Heat Game 2 (and what happened after)
Nicole and Tom react to the Celtics' loss to the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the conference finals.
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9/18/2020 • 23 minutes, 55 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Heat Game 1
Nicole and Tom react to the Celtics' loss in Game 1 of the conference finals.
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9/16/2020 • 27 minutes, 28 seconds
Winners and losers from Celtics-Raptors
Nicole and Tom react to the Celtics' Game 7 win over the Toronto Raptors and then share their winners and losers from the series.
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9/12/2020 • 29 minutes, 14 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Raptors Game 6
Nicole and Tom react to the Celtics' wild Game 6 double-overtime loss to the Raptors.
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9/10/2020 • 22 minutes, 59 seconds
Ben Golliver, from inside the bubble
Ben Golliver, national NBA writer for the Washington Post, joins the show from inside the NBA bubble to give his take on the Celtics.
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9/9/2020 • 34 minutes, 5 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Raptors Game 4
Nicole and Tom react to the Celtics' loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series.
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9/6/2020 • 30 minutes, 59 seconds
Instant reactions (with Sam Sheehan) to Celtics-Raptors Game 3
Sam Sheehan joins the show to react to OG Anunoby's buzzer-beater to lift the Raptors over the Celtics in Game 3.
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9/4/2020 • 29 minutes, 27 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Raptors Game 2
Nicole and Tom react to the Celtics' 102-99 win over the Raptors in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series.
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9/2/2020 • 26 minutes, 6 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Raptors Game 1
Nicole and Tom react to the Celtics' dominating win over the Raptors in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
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8/31/2020 • 20 minutes, 39 seconds
A history lesson with Curtis Harris
Curtis Harris, who runs the Twitter account ProHoopsHistory, joins the show to discuss the last time NBA players went on strike.
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8/28/2020 • 31 minutes, 34 seconds
Instant reactions to the Bucks going on strike and everything that followed
Nicole and Tom react to the Bucks' decision not to play their game against the Orlando Magic, and air grievances about the media's recent coverage.
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8/27/2020 • 30 minutes, 13 seconds
2020 NBA Mock Draft
Chris Grenham of Forbes joins the show to participate in a mock draft of this year's first round.
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8/25/2020 • 37 minutes, 29 seconds
Winners and losers from Celtics-Sixers
Nicole and Tom share their winners and losers from the Celtics-Sixers first-round playoff series.
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8/24/2020 • 32 minutes, 22 seconds
Instant reactions (with Sam Sheehan) to Celtics-Sixers Game 2
Sam Sheehan joins the show to discuss the Celtics' blowout of the Sixers in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.
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8/20/2020 • 28 minutes, 54 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Sixers Game 1
Nicole and Tom react to the Celtics' win over the Sixers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
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8/18/2020 • 26 minutes, 58 seconds
Celtics-Sixers series preview with Kyle Neubeck
Kyle Neubeck of the Philly Voice joins the show to break down the Celtics-Sixers first-round playoffs series.
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8/17/2020 • 49 minutes, 12 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Grizzlies + draft pick speculation
Nicole and Tom share their reactions to the Celtics' win over the Grizzlies. Then, Chris Grenham of Forbes joins the show to discuss the potential of the Celtics' highest pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
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8/13/2020 • 36 minutes, 47 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Magic + Celtics-Raptors
Nicole and Tom share their thoughts on the Celtics' wins over the Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors.
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8/10/2020 • 38 minutes, 2 seconds
Instant reactions to Celtics-Nets + Celtics-Heat
Nicole and Tom share their reactions to the two most recent Celtics game.
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8/6/2020 • 35 minutes, 26 seconds
Instant reactions (with friends!) to Celtics-Blazers
Sam "Jam" Packard of the Athletic and Chris Grenham of Forbes join the show to discuss the Celtics' first win in the bubble.
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8/3/2020 • 27 minutes, 38 seconds
Bonus: Instant reactions to the Celtics-Bucks opener
Nicole and Tom share their instant reactions to the Celtics' first seeding game.
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8/1/2020 • 28 minutes, 37 seconds
Enes Kanter
Enes Kanter joins the show. Plus, you can win a Jaylen Brown bobblehead!
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7/30/2020 • 35 minutes, 10 seconds
Takeaways from the Celtics' first two scrimmages
Nicole and Tom discuss their thoughts from the Celtics' first two scrimmages in Orlando.
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7/27/2020 • 29 minutes, 14 seconds
WCT Community Hour
Four members of the Weird Celtics Twitter community — Max Lederman of NBC Sports Boston, Andrew Doxy of Celtics Blog, Frasier Ramon of WCT, and SamSheehanNBA — join Nicole and Tom.
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7/23/2020 • 36 minutes, 55 seconds
Which Celtic has the most to prove in the bubble? + other questions
Nicole and Tom answer some questions, such as, which Celtic has the most to prove in "the bubble"? Then, they discuss some of the challenges women face in sports media.
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7/20/2020 • 29 minutes, 35 seconds
Bubble life continues...
Nicole and Tom discuss the latest Celtics news inside the NBA's "bubble," as well as Nicole's story on the team's de facto barber.
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7/16/2020 • 28 minutes, 21 seconds
The Celtics are in the bubble
Now that the Celtics are in the NBA's "bubble," Nicole and Tom discuss their thoughts after the team's first few practices.
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7/13/2020 • 27 minutes, 24 seconds
Getting caught up before the Celtics practice in Orlando
With the Celtics arriving in Orlando on Wednesday, Nicole and Tom recap what coach Brad Stevens and players had said leading up to their departure.
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7/9/2020 • 27 minutes, 2 seconds
Jack_Michael17 and SamSheehan
Two pioneers of Weird Celtics Twitter, Jack_Michael17 and SamSheehan, join the show to discuss some of their online bits.
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7/6/2020 • 51 minutes, 8 seconds
Sam (Jam) Packard
Sam "Jam" Packard joins the show to play two games: "Actually [blank] or just quarantine?" and "Make me choose between..."
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7/2/2020 • 48 minutes, 19 seconds
Breaking down the Celtics' eight-game schedule in Orlando
Nicole and Tom discuss the Celtics' eight-game schedule in Orlando, as well as Nicole's story on Enes Kanter's father getting released in Turkey.
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6/29/2020 • 27 minutes, 44 seconds
Reviewing the last five years of Celtics draft picks
On what would have been day of the 2020 NBA Draft, Nicole and Tom look back at the past five years of Celtics draft picks.
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6/25/2020 • 53 minutes, 18 seconds
Discussing (once again) whether the NBA's comeback is in jeopardy
Nicole and Tom discuss whether the latest number of coronavirus cases in Florida will affect the NBA's plan to return.
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6/22/2020 • 34 minutes, 10 seconds
Kendrick Perkins vs. Kyrie Irving
Nicole and Tom discuss the NBA's ongoing negotiations, as well as the drama surrounding Kendrick Perkins and Kyrie Irving.
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6/18/2020 • 44 minutes, 25 seconds
To play or not to play
Nicole and Tom discuss the different factors affecting the NBA's plan to return.
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6/15/2020 • 34 minutes, 58 seconds
Players are back at the practice facility
Nicole and Tom discuss the footage from the Celtics of players back at the facility and debate whether Jayson Tatum is a Top 10 player in the NBA.
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6/11/2020 • 34 minutes, 34 seconds
The NBA is Officially Coming Back
Nicole and Tom discuss Wyc Grousbeck's recent statements condemning racism, Nicole's story on Javonte Green, the NBA officially coming back, and what the Celtics' playoff run might look like.
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6/8/2020 • 33 minutes, 47 seconds
Black Lives Matter
Nicole and Tom discuss Brad Stevens's conference call and the NBA's proposal to return to play.
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6/4/2020 • 25 minutes
RIP George Floyd
Nicole and Tom discuss the recent protests by Boston Celtics players following George Floyd’s death.
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6/1/2020 • 28 minutes, 19 seconds
What might the playoffs look like?
Nicole and Tom discuss the possibility of the league reseeding playoff teams and go off the rails a little discussing whether this season's champions will need an asterisk.
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5/28/2020 • 30 minutes, 1 second
Can basketball really come back?
Nicole and Tom discuss the league's most recent statement on its possible return, Jayson Tatum's golf swing, and Nicole's story on the Celtics observing Ramadan.
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5/25/2020 • 35 minutes, 3 seconds
Assessing next season's salary cap
Nicole and Tom are joined by Ryan Bernardoni to discuss how the uncertainty surrounding the salary cap could affect the Celtics next season.
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5/21/2020 • 23 minutes, 3 seconds
Taking a trip around the internet
Nicole and Tom break down a number of Celtics-related happenings, including Enes Kanter's friendship with Farrah Abraham (5:02), the prospect of the Celtics opening their practice facility (11:32), Jaylen Brown's list of things he can't live without (19:37), Grant Williams's new roommate (22:32), and the recent criticisms against the rookies (26:42).
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5/18/2020 • 37 minutes, 5 seconds
Jared Weiss
Jared Weiss of The Athletic joins the show to discuss Jayson Tatum's appearance on Showtime's "All the Smoke" podcast (6:45) and Jaylen Brown's appearance on CNN (19:00).
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5/14/2020 • 31 minutes, 12 seconds
Chad Finn
Nicole and Tom are joined by Chad Finn of the Boston Globe to answer a number of Sports Qs about the Celtics. Will Jayson Tatum have a better career than Paul Pierce? Who is your favorite obscure Celtic of all-time? Will Marcus Smart be a Celtic for life? Which playoff run was more memorable, 2017 or 2018? Should Danny Ainge have his number retired? Which Celtics rookie will have the best career? Who or what is the Celtics' most valuable asset?
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5/11/2020 • 37 minutes, 44 seconds
Keith Smith
Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports joins the show (2:15) to walk us through his idea of using Disney World as a neutral site for the NBA's return.
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5/7/2020 • 28 minutes, 44 seconds
Kyle Neubeck
Nicole and Tom chat with Kyle Neubeck, 76ers writer for the Philly Voice, about the rekindled Celtics-Sixers rivalry, starting with Markelle Fultz (6:15) and the 2018 playoff series (17:43). Then, they discuss the current state of the 76ers (30:05) — and how the team might fare against the Celtics in a playoff series.
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5/4/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 27 seconds
If I were commissioner for a day...
Nicole and Tom discuss what rules they would implement if they were the commissioner of the NBA.
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4/30/2020 • 28 minutes, 10 seconds
John Karalis
Nicole and Tom are joined by John Karalis of MassLive.com to discuss teams opening practice facilities (8:30), Michael Jordan (16:25), the long-term implications of coronavirus on sports, and what they will miss if the NBA doesn't return (36:45).
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4/27/2020 • 41 minutes, 48 seconds
Unleashing hot takes about the 2020 draft class
Tom and Chris Grenham of Forbes each share three hot takes about this year's draft class (5:57).
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4/23/2020 • 31 minutes, 36 seconds
The Riffs Man of Weird Celtics Twitter
Nicole and Tom chat with the Riffs Man, one of the pioneers of Weird Celtics Twitter (WCT). They discuss the origins of his Celtics fandom (2:13), the origins of some of the most popular WCT nicknames (4:46), when WCT took off (11:45), some of the WCT's recurring bits (16:45), and the national embrace of WCT (22:05). Then, they recap this year's truncated season (25:25).
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4/20/2020 • 42 minutes, 15 seconds
Gordon and Robyn Hayward
Nicole and Tom discuss whether the league can return under the scenario Dr. Anthony Fauci recently laid out (3:00) and then interview Gordon and Robyn Hayward (16:00).
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4/16/2020 • 30 minutes, 5 seconds
Two truths and a lie
Nicole and Tom briefly recap the H-O-R-S-E tournament and then play two truths and a lie using the Celtics roster (6:35).
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4/13/2020 • 32 minutes, 32 seconds
Ranking the 5 best highlights from the Celtics' season
Nicole and Tom discuss which Celtics they would like on their HORSE team (3:30), Jayson Tatum's conference call (9:35), and the five best highlights from the Celtics' season (19:55).
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4/9/2020 • 31 minutes, 57 seconds
Sopan Deb
Nicole and Tom speak to Sopan Deb of the New York Times about his Celtics fandom (4:54), his career arc (13:25), his NYT story on Jayson Tatum (25:50), conversations with Kyrie Irving vs. convos with Kemba Walker (31:01), his new book (40:13), and his thoughts on the remainder of the NBA season (47:30).
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4/6/2020 • 55 minutes, 48 seconds
Handing out end-of-season awards
Nicole and Tom share their selections for Celtics MVP (3:05), MIP (6:26), Sixth Man of the Year (10:23), Rookie of the Year (15:47), DPOY (18:06), Media MVP (20:22), and other superlatives (26:12).
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4/2/2020 • 31 minutes, 29 seconds
Evaluating the 2020 draft class
Nicole and Tom summarize Brad Stevens's first public comments since the NBA was suspended. Then, Chris Grenham of Forbes joins the show (8:50) to answer questions about the 2020 NBA Draft: How likely are the Celtics to trade one (or more) of their picks? (13:52) What are the Celtics' needs? (17:35) Who would you select with the 17th pick? (24:01) The 26th pick? (30:51) Who are some sleepers for the team's later picks? (35:24).
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3/30/2020 • 49 minutes, 27 seconds
Reviewing old (but recent) Celtics games to watch
Nicole and Tom discuss old Celtics games they'd be interested in watching (5:30), why owners should pay their arena workers (14:00), and players' Tik Tok presences (26:30).
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3/26/2020 • 31 minutes, 35 seconds
Mirin Fader
Nicole and Tom chat with Mirin Fader of Bleacher Report about some of her recent stories, career arc (~7:00), Romeo Langford profile (~19:35), Marcus Smart profile (~28:35), and 2020 draft prospects (~37:30).
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3/23/2020 • 55 minutes, 51 seconds
Recapping Adam Silver's latest coronavirus update
Nicole and Tom discuss NBA commissioner Adam Silver's newest comments amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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3/19/2020 • 31 minutes, 2 seconds
Sharing untold stories from the Celtics season
Nicole and Tom discuss whether the NBA will resume this season, then share previously untold stories about the Boston Celtics.
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3/16/2020 • 47 minutes, 26 seconds
Coronavirus hits the NBA
In the wake of the NBA season getting suspended, Nicole and Tom discuss the ramifications for the league, how the Boston Celtics players might spend their time and an uncertain future.
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3/13/2020 • 40 minutes, 39 seconds
Grant Williams
Nicole and Tom sit down with rookie Grant Williams to talk off-court hobbies, favorite nicknames, and his "Welcome to the League" moment.
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3/10/2020 • 28 minutes, 21 seconds
Gino Time Trailer
Nicole Yang and Tom Westerholm introduce Blue Wire's newest podcast.
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