The Celtics Chronicle: A Boston Celtics Podcast

Earlier today, I was joined by 17-year NBA veteran Eddie Johnson for a quick episode of ‘The Celtics Chronicle’ podcast.The initial aim was to post this on YouTube and via the audio feed. However, I’ve decided to keep this as an audio exclusive. During the episode, Eddie and I discussed the Celtics win over the Sixers on Tuesday night, including what we saw from the Jayson Tatum/Jaylen Brown matchup and Paul George’s high-level performance throughout the game.Elsewhere in the episode, we touched on the Celtics biggest area of need if they’re going to continue improving and preparing for the inevitability of the NBA postseason, before wrapping up by looking at Boston’s developmental pipeline and some realistic expectations for Chris Cenac Jr, as he navigates his rookie season.You can catch this episode anywhere you get your podcasts. Get full access to The Celtics Chronicle at www.celticschronicle.com/subscribe

Adam Taylor and Mike Weber dive into the Boston Celtics matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, November 10.This will be the first time Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum face off since Brad Stevens pulled the trigger on trading Brown earlier this summer. It’s also the first time Joe Mazzulla’s team will stand opposite the Sixers in a competitive game since they were eliminated by Nick Nurse’s rotation in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.Adam and Mike dive into the numbers, how the Celtics can limit the Sixers when running pick-and-roll and hand-off actions, and why the three-point battle will play such a sizeable role in who comes out of the game with bragging rights. Get full access to The Celtics Chronicle at www.celticschronicle.com/subscribe

Adam and Mike recap Boston’s loss to the Houston Rockets. From Baylor Scheierman’s standout defense to Mitchell Robinson’s continued struggles on the court.It was a tough night for the Celtics, who were on the second night of a back-to-back, having defeated the Orlando Magic on Sunday before making the trip from Orlando to Houston. Get full access to The Celtics Chronicle at www.celticschronicle.com/subscribe

It won't die. One cap emoji from Jaylen Brown — in response to a clip from Jayson Tatum's offseason documentary — and the whole Celtics fanbase is at war again. Adam Taylor and Tim Sheils recap the entire back-and-forth and try to put it to bed: Tatum's measured podium answer (he reached out, hasn't heard back, wants the conversation in private), Brown's comments on leadership and how stars get coached, and the ESPN report that Brown's one ask was to be treated equally with Tatum. Get full access to The Celtics Chronicle at www.celticschronicle.com/subscribe

The Boston Celtics secured a tough win over a young, hungry, and well-coached Brooklyn Nets team on Tuesday. Joe Mazzulla’s team was on the second night of its first back-to-back of the season.Interestingly, Paul George and Mitchell Robinson were both in the rotation — which is notable given their injury histories heading into the new season.However, it was Jayson Tatum who stole the night, getting to the free-throw line at will, pressuring the rim, and hitting a clutch shot to ice out the game at the buzzer. Yet, throughout that game, one of the key takeaways was that when the three-point shot wasn’t falling, the Celtics adjusted and got downhill; in fact, 38% of their offense came within four feet of the bucket — most Celtics fans have been calling for that sort of adjustment throughout the Joe Mazzulla era. For today’s Celtics Chronicle podcast, Adam was joined by Mike Weber to discuss the game, the overall approach, and some observations that will lead us into Friday (vs. the Bulls) and Saturday (vs. the Houston Rockets). You can listen on any major podcasting platform, or hit the video below to watch on YouTube (we’re 70 subs away from monetization!!) Get full access to The Celtics Chronicle at www.celticschronicle.com/subscribe

According to a report from HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, the Boston Celtics have signed Devin Carter to their final two-way spot. He now joins Amari Williams and rookie Dillon Mitchell.Milos Uzan, Tucker DeVries, and the rest of Boston’s Exhibit 10 players now have the option to join the Maine Celtics, where they can earn their E10 bonus. For Carter, this is his first step back to an NBA roster. For the Celtics, it’s a chance to develop a player who was a lottery pick two summers ago, with the goal of converting him to a full-scale NBA contract once the money makes sense later in the year.We only saw Carter once during the preseason, during Boston’s opening game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Clearly, he did enough in that outing and in training to prove himself to Brad Stevens, Joe Mazzulla, and the rest of the coaching staff.After the news of Carter’s signing, I jumped on a podcast with my co-hosts, Tim Sheils and Mike Weber, for a rare three-man recording. We discussed the financial reasons Carter made the most sense on a two-way deal, his upside, the challenges he will likely face, and whether he can become the next success story from Boston’s player development pipeline.You can listen on any major podcasting platform (please subscribe if/when you do) or watch on YouTube — we’re 93 subscribers away from being monetized… Get full access to The Celtics Chronicle at www.celticschronicle.com/subscribe

Jordan Walsh has been part of the Boston Celtics’ starting lineup for all three of their preseason games thus far. He may not have played significant minutes, but his value on the defensive end has clearly earned him an opportunity to impress. With one more preseason game left before the Celtics get their season underway on Tuesday, Oct. 20, it’s fair to wonder whether Walsh will keep his spot next to Derrick White on opening night.The logic of putting Walsh with the starters is solid. He’s a low-usage guy on offense, making the best of the few shooting/scoring opportunities that come his way, while ensuring the Celtics have good size and defense around the perimeter. His athleticism also gives Boston some much-needed downhill pressure when opposing defenses look to play with high pick-up points.Yet, with Hugo Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierman also on the roster, Walsh’s starting spot is far from guaranteed — regardless of what we see on opening night — and that’s before we even begin talking about Payton Pritchard.In the spirit of conversation, Mike and I looked at Walsh’s potential and fit as a starter in this short 20-minute podcast episode.Tune in wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube…We’re only 97 subs away from monetization now! Get full access to The Celtics Chronicle at www.celticschronicle.com/subscribe

Earlier today, I chopped it up with former Boston Celtics player (and player development coach) Evan Turner.We spoke about Jaylen Brown’s “favorite season” comments, his upcoming extension eligibility and whether the Celtics need to make a trade for Giannis. I’ll be honest, I also wanted Evan’s take on whether Jalen Brunson is a better Knick than Carmelo Anthony — mainly because I loved watching Melo, and i’ve seen the debate happening within Knicks circles. In fact, I’m sure I saw Jonathan Macri write about it recently…Evan and I wrapped up with some Danhausen talk, just to keep things light! Get full access to The Celtics Chronicle at www.celticschronicle.com/subscribe

You can also listen on Apple and Spotify!I was joined by Yossi Gozlan of Third Apron for today’s Celtics Chronicle podcast. Yossi is an NBA cap expert and does a great job of breaking down the CBA, roster moves, and team construction over on his Substack!In today’s episode, we dove into Boston’s current cap situation, why this summer is key to improving the roster, and how both the TPE and MLE can play a role in Brad Stevens’ moves. Yossi broke down the restrictions that come with both of those exceptions, along with the reasoning why this summer is so important for the Celtics.We also touched on the numerous players who are waiting on Boston’s decision whether to pick up their team option or not, and different ways the Celtics could piece together trade packages in search of upgrades.If you prefer to watch your podcasts, the episode is also live on YouTube.If you’re a fan of salary cap analysis and roster construction, Yossi’s Substack would be a great addition to your weekly reading! If you’re new here, why not stick around? If you’ve been here a while, why not go paid? Get full access to The Celtics Chronicle at www.celticschronicle.com/subscribe

Payton Pritchard is eligible for a contract extension worth UP TO $100 million over 4 years. He’s already 29. His current contract has two years left to run.So, any extension Pritchard signs won’t kick in until he’s 31/32. How much should Boston pay him? Should they pay him?What Brad Stevens decides to do in free agency could give us an indication of what to expect from any negotiations with Pritchard.Tim Sheils and I dive into Pritchard's impact, value and importance to the Celtics, while discussing what would be a fair value payday on his extension. We also take a look at Boston’s current string of players with a team option on their contract, and why those decisions will be key for creating the necessary space to be busy during the summer. Get full access to The Celtics Chronicle at www.celticschronicle.com/subscribe