Could the Suns take down the Celtics? w/ Duane Rankin

On this episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic to discuss the Suns' rise this season, Booker and the Olympics, the Emirates NBA Cup, how the Suns stack up out West (especially now with OKC's Chet Holmgren's injury) and of course, whether they have enough firepower to hold their own with the Celtics. All that, and much more! The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by Michael Curtis from Dallas Morning News to discuss the state of the NBA through the first two weeks. Have the Thunder, Suns, and Cavs caught up to the Celtics after their hot starts? Are the Celtics still the favorites in the East? Can the Mavericks make it through the West for a second straight year? The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Big 3 NBA podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely and Gary Washburn discuss Neemias Queta, the Big man situation with the Celtics, Jaylen Brown and his injury, and Joe Embiid's 3-game suspension following an incident in Philadelphia. All that, and much more! The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by Vince Goodwill of Yahoo Sports to discuss the beginning of the NBA season. The Celtics have come out aggressive and on a mission with a 4-1 start. Who looks like true contenders around the league? Who will improve? Who will decline? The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us in this episode of the BIG 3 NBA Podcast as hosts A. Sherrod Blakley and Gary Washburn dive into the Boston Celtics' impressive start to the season, remaining undefeated alongside the Cavaliers and Thunder. They break down the Celtics' dominant performance against the Knicks and their resilience in wins vs the Pistons and Bucks, while also addressing concerns about transition defense and Jayson Tatum's technical fouls. The spotlight shines on Payton Pritchard, whose emergence as a key bench player could make him a contender for the 6th Man of the Year award. With insights on Derrick White's significant improvements and a look ahead to upcoming matchups, this episode is packed with analysis and excitement for Celtics fans and NBA enthusiasts alike! 0:00 -Intro 1:11 - Impressive win opener 5:43 - Tatum's technical issues 8:05 - Emotions in check 10:13 - Areas for improvement 11:50 - Celtics' early success 15:49 - Prize picks discount 18:22 - Payton Pritchard's consistency 23:01 - Pritchard's impact on team 27:04 - Derrick White's contributions 29:38 - White's underrated value 32:09 - Celtics title defense 34:01 - Derrick All-Star potential 36:21 - Pacers' early struggles 39:47 - Celtics vs. Hornets preview 42:21 - Banchero's impressive performance 47:57 - Surprise team predictions 51:26 - LeBron's transition phase The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis recap the opening game of the Celtics' 2024-25 season, and exactly what makes them so much better than the Knicks. They also preview tonight's game against the Washington Wizards, and discuss the state of potential contenders around the rest of the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis bring you another episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast! In today's show, they discuss the Celtics closing out their preseason and turning their attention to opening night against the New York Knicks. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis dive into all the biggest stories surrounding the Boston Celtics and around the NBA. Plus, where does Joe Mazzulla rank among NBA head coaches? And could he climbs the ranks even more this season? All that, and much more! The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis discuss the recent trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks in exchange for a package centered around Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Did it make the Knicks a viable threat to beat the Celtics? Are there still Eastern Conference teams with a better chance? Plus, they cover the Celtics' upcoming games in Abu Dhabi, and a potential future for the NBA on an international stage. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn and Kwani Lunis discuss the biggest stories around the Boston Celtics, and the rest of the NBA. Gary gives his take on what to expect from Jayson Tatum coming off a championship season, Sherrod talks about how scary this new version of Jaylen Brown is, and much more! The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It’s that Easy! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices