701: Are the Celtics a Guy Short? w/ Keith Smith

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 financially Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, November 7th, 2026. Celtics Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Can Tatum truly win MVP this year? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 30th, 2026. Celtics Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks Visit ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ and use code CLNS to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 Pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Guards, bigs need to play better 50:29 Eastern conference surprises Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, October 24th, 2026. Celtics Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 can get to the rim  42:57 Season predictions Celtics Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 offensive boards immediately -3:30 32:40 Will Garza get significant PT this year? 48:34 Is Mazzulla on the hot seat? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 9th, 2026. Celtics Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks, sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Can Queta build on a stellar season? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, October 2nd, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Kalshi! Download Kalshi and use code CLNS to get $25 when you trade $25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Project the starting lineup Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, September 25th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Kalshi! Download the app and use the promo code CLNS to get $25 when you trade $25! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Boston 43:21 Could Mike Conley average more than 15 min per game? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, September 18th 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $150 instantly when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 success 29:03 Being a fan versus being a homer as a broadcaster 38:02 Robinson, George press conference coming finally Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, September 12th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $150 instantly when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 opinion on trade? 34:50 Could the Celtics extend Paul George? 43:05 Nobody wants to give Jaylen Brown his extension Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, September 4th, 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $150 instantly when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices