Are Celtics' Fans OK with Smart as a Laker?

On this week’s show, Sherrod Blakely and SB Nation’s Noa Dalzell discuss Neemias Queta’s emergence in EuroBasket play for Portugal; the back and forth over the next home for the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun; and the Celtics’ approach to developing talent through its G-League affiliate.   The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s show, Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss whether Boston should pursue free agent Malik Beasley, Payton Pritchard's role, his expectations for the team this season, and the latest on Jayson Tatum. ⏰️0:00 EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 1:20 - Should Celtics pursue Malik Beasley? 9:21 - Subscribe to the podcast! 9:40 - Prizepicks 10:41 - Payton Pritchard: “This year won’t be a gap year” 13:56 - What will Payton Pritchard’s Role be this season? 18:54 - More on Pritchard’s comments 21:18 - Celtics style of play this season 24:15 - Thoughts on Jayson Tatum’s new hairstyle 33:08 - Wrapping up The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s show, Sherrod Blakely and Bobby Manning discuss expectations from the new Boston Celtics ownership group; Boston’s big man conundrum with Neemias Queta coming in, Kristaps Porzingis out; and whether Boston’s offseason was the NBA’s worst. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 1:30 What does ownership change mean for the Celtics? 7:09 How long will it take the Celtics to contend for a championship? 11:11 Bobby’s time with Neemias Queta in Portugal 18:33 PrizePicks 20:03 Porzingis back to his best? 30:07 Did the Celtics have the worst offseason in the NBA? 33:48 Where does Cooper Flagg rank among recent NBA propsects? 41:53 John Wall retires 48:53 Thanks for watching! Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube!  The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s show, Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss the 33-year-old anniversary of Larry Bird’s retirement; Jayson Tatum’s six-day-a-week rehab regimen, and an update on former Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari’s pregnant wife, who was recently bitten by a shark while vacationing in Puerto Rico.  0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 1:10 - Remembering Celtics Legend Larry Bird 1:51 - Larry Bird Bigger Impact on Celtics Franchise or on the NBA 5:45 - Remembering Celtics Legend Larry Bird 6:30 - Favorite Larry Bird Moments 11:30 - Gary shares story behind Larry Bird Card 13:45 - Where does Larry Bird rank among All-time Celtics? 16:56 - What is Motivating Jayson Tatum to get back? 22:51 - Subscribe to the podcast 23:24 - Prizepicks 24:20 - Reaction to Michael Porter Jr.’s comments on players work ethic in NBA 32:01 - Danilo Gallinari Pregnant Wife Survives Shark Attack 33:48 - Wrapping up The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s show, Sherrod Blakely and ClutchPoints' Josue Pavon discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder's path towards a second straight NBA title, and the whether the Celtics are a team built for the playoffs, the play-in tournament or will miss the playoffs altogether. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 2:44 Where does SGA go from here? 9:22 Could OKC repeat next season? 14:07 Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! 14:31 Top 3 biggest threats to the Thunder 20:57 PrizePicks 22:31 Celtics will miss out on Christmas Day game this year 25:28 Where will the Celtics end up this season? 28:02 Best case scenario for Celtics this season 35:33 Subscribe to CLNS and Celtics All Access on YouTube! 36:11 Thanks for watching! The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s show, Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss the impact of Joe Mazzulla’s contract extension as well as the latest newcomers to the Boston Celtics roster. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the BIG NBA 3 Podcast on CLNS Media! 📺YouTube: http://youtube.com/@CLNSMEDIA 🍎Apple: https://tinyurl.com/24n2h6fx ✳️Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/8f9e756c The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss a recent NBA.com ranking that places Jaylen Brown as the eighth-best player in the East heading into the 2025-2026 season.  The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Sherrod Blakely is joined by veteran Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. They discuss covering a team void of the franchise’s top player, the Sixers offseason, how ex-Celtic Guerschon Yabusele got away, Jaylen Brown-Ben Simmons comparisons, and much more! 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 1:14 Challenges in reporting when franchise player is out for the season 5:31 Evaluating the 76ers offseason 9:18 Knicks sign Guerschon Yabusele 12:01 How will the Sixers integrate their young players? 16:01 Subscribe to CLNS Media on YouTube! 16:38 PrizePicks 17:47 What can fans expect from George and Embiid? 23:10 How much pressure is Daryl Morey under? 29:39 Where will the 76ers finish in the East? 32:14 Thanks for watching! Subscribe and follow the podcast! The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss Jayson Tatum's rehab, Derrick White's new podcast, Sam Cassell's coaching future, an unexpectedly emotional Nikola Jokic, and former Boston Celtic - now Los Angeles Laker - Marcus Smart. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 1:06 Tatum injury update 5:22 Derrick White releaseds new podcast, ‘White Noise’ 7:07 Which Celtic legend do you wish had a podcast? 17:47 Is Sam Cassell’s coaching window closed? + NBA coaching landscape 25:37 Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! 26:20 PrizePicks 27:30 Jokić overcome with emotion after horse racing victory 33:37 Marcus Smart joins the Lakers 36:50 Thanks for watching! The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Sherrod Blakely is joined by Cleveland.com Cavs beat writer Ethan Sands. They discuss the Cavs’ new point guard, Evan Mobley’s emergence, the biggest threats in the East besides Cleveland, and the newest Celtic (and former Cav), Georges Niang.  0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 1:19 Where are the Cavs at? 3:05 What does Lonzo Ball bring to the table? 6:01 Next step for Evan Mobley 10:28 Biggest lessons learned for Cleveland 14:39 Subscribe to CLNS and Celtics All Access on YouTube! 15:06 PrizePicks 16:11 Biggest threats to Cleveland in the East 26:13 Impact of Jarrett Allen  30:44 What type of player is Georges Niang? 35:59 Thanks for watching! Subscribe! CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS at PrizePicks.com/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices